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Kenya Rules-Out June 25 Public Holiday Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenyan Government Spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, dismissed the suggestion that the government of President Ruto declare a public holiday on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to commemorate the Gen Z victims of last year’s anti-Finance Bill protests. The proposed June 25 public holiday had been led by a political alliance led by Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i.
Kenya Rules-Out June 25 Public Holiday Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenyan Government Spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, dismissed the suggestion that the government of President Ruto declare a public holiday on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to commemorate the Gen Z victims of last year’s anti-Finance Bill protests. The proposed June 25 public holiday had been led by a political alliance led by Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i.
Western Australia Considering Public Holidays Shake-Up Western Australia Department of Labour Relations and Commerce (Perth) The Premier of the State of Western Australia, Roger Cook, has indicated that WA's public holidays could soon be realigned with those observed on the east coast, potentially as early as next year, and that that review may also introduce an additional public holiday. Mentioned as on the shortlist for date changes are: WA Day, the King's Birthday, and Labour Day. Recall that, last November, Premier Cook, had already indicated that he was open to the idea of moving the Western Australia Day public holiday closer to summer, stating that "I think it makes sense to explore how we might better align the date of the WA Day public holiday, particularly to coincide with our warmer months around summer", and adding that "I am open to reviewing the date of the public holiday in the future, as part of broader reforms that look at maximising any economic benefits". Originally called Foundation Day until 2011, WA Day is observed on the first Monday of winter, and for the past few years, that date has seen heavy rains.
Western Australia Considering Public Holidays Shake-Up Western Australia Department of Labour Relations and Commerce (Perth) The Premier of the State of Western Australia, Roger Cook, has indicated that WA's public holidays could soon be realigned with those observed on the east coast, potentially as early as next year, and that that review may also introduce an additional public holiday. Mentioned as on the shortlist for date changes are: WA Day, the King's Birthday, and Labour Day. Recall that, last November, Premier Cook, had already indicated that he was open to the idea of moving the Western Australia Day public holiday closer to summer, stating that "I think it makes sense to explore how we might better align the date of the WA Day public holiday, particularly to coincide with our warmer months around summer", and adding that "I am open to reviewing the date of the public holiday in the future, as part of broader reforms that look at maximising any economic benefits". Originally called Foundation Day until 2011, WA Day is observed on the first Monday of winter, and for the past few years, that date has seen heavy rains.
Ghana Rules-Out June 9 Public Holiday Ghana Government Portal (Accra) Ghana's Ministry of the Interior has issued a press statement clarifying that Monday, June 9, 2025, was not a public holiday. As per the aforementioned statement, "Please be informed that tomorrow, Monday, June 9, 2025 is not a public holiday.". Recall that, late last month, Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-mubarak, had issued the press statement Declaration of Friday, 6th June 2025 as a Public Holiday, announcing that "The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 6th June 2025, marks Eid-Ul-Adha, which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country".
Ghana Rules-Out June 9 Public Holiday Ghana Government Portal (Accra) Ghana's Ministry of the Interior has issued a press statement clarifying that Monday, June 9, 2025, was not a public holiday. As per the aforementioned statement, "Please be informed that tomorrow, Monday, June 9, 2025 is not a public holiday.". Recall that, late last month, Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-mubarak, had issued the press statement Declaration of Friday, 6th June 2025 as a Public Holiday, announcing that "The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 6th June 2025, marks Eid-Ul-Adha, which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country".
Guinea Conakry Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Until June 10 Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Ministère du Travail et de la Fonction Publique has issued a communique declaring Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10, 2025, as public holidays in Guinea Conakry on account of the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), which was observed on Friday, June 6, 2025. As per the aforementioned statement, "Les journées du lundi 09 et demain mardi 10 sont exceptionnellement déclarées fériées, chromées et payées en Guinée".
Guinea Conakry Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Until June 10 Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Ministère du Travail et de la Fonction Publique has issued a communique declaring Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10, 2025, as public holidays in Guinea Conakry on account of the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), which was observed on Friday, June 6, 2025. As per the aforementioned statement, "Les journées du lundi 09 et demain mardi 10 sont exceptionnellement déclarées fériées, chromées et payées en Guinée".
Nigeria Declares June 12 Democracy Day Public Holiday The Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) Earlier today, the Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of the Interior, Magdalene Ajani has issued a statement, on behalf of the Minister of the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, as a non-working public holiday throughout Nigeria "to honour the 2025 Democracy Day celebration" and "26 years of uninterrupted civil rule". Until 2019, June 12 had often been declared ad hoc by many Nigerian states as a regional state public holiday. But, in June 2018, President Buhari announced that, effective from 2019, Nigerian Democracy Day would be marked every June 12, instead of May 29 which had been declared as a non-working public holiday in Nigeria in preceding years.
Nigeria Declares June 12 Democracy Day Public Holiday The Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) Earlier today, the Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of the Interior, Magdalene Ajani has issued a statement, on behalf of the Minister of the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, as a non-working public holiday throughout Nigeria "to honour the 2025 Democracy Day celebration" and "26 years of uninterrupted civil rule". Until 2019, June 12 had often been declared ad hoc by many Nigerian states as a regional state public holiday. But, in June 2018, President Buhari announced that, effective from 2019, Nigerian Democracy Day would be marked every June 12, instead of May 29 which had been declared as a non-working public holiday in Nigeria in preceding years.
Solomon Islands Declare June 13 King’s Birthday Public Holiday Solomon Islands Government Communication Unit (Honiara) The Solomon Islands Government House has issued a communique announcing that the public holiday to commemorate the King’s 76th Birthday would be observed on Friday, June 13, 2025. Recall that, last year, the Ministry of Public Service had similarly issued a communique declaring that Friday, June 14, 2024, would be the date of the 2024 King's Birthday, and therefore a public holiday in the Solomon Islands, adding that "all public officers are expected to resume normal duties on Monday, 17th June 2024".
Solomon Islands Declare June 13 King’s Birthday Public Holiday Solomon Islands Government Communication Unit (Honiara) The Solomon Islands Government House has issued a communique announcing that the public holiday to commemorate the King’s 76th Birthday would be observed on Friday, June 13, 2025. Recall that, last year, the Ministry of Public Service had similarly issued a communique declaring that Friday, June 14, 2024, would be the date of the 2024 King's Birthday, and therefore a public holiday in the Solomon Islands, adding that "all public officers are expected to resume normal duties on Monday, 17th June 2024".
Suriname Governing Coalition Rules-Out Restoration Of February 25 Public Holiday Kabinet van de President van de Republiek Suriname (Paramarimbo) Suriname's new governing coalition NPS-NDP has announced that they have no plans to restore the February 25 public holiday canceled by the previous administration. In 2011, the Council of Ministers of Suriname had declared February 25, which had been a public holiday in Suriname from 1981 to 1987, as a public holiday again, beginning in 2011. But, at the beginning of 2020, Suriname's then new Minister of the Interior, Bronto Somohardjo, had personally opined that cancelling the February 25, public holiday might be a good idea. The Council of Ministers' decision to cancel the February 25, Dag van Bevrijding en Vernieuwing was then announced in early February 2021, and on February 21, 2021, Suriname's Minister of the Interior, Bronto Somohardjo, announced that he had signed a decree, published in the Official Gazette no. 26, which mandated that effective from 2021, the February 25, Dag van Bevrijding en Vernieuwing, would no longer be a public holiday in Suriname ("Celebrating a day when democratic principles have been shattered should never be celebrated by a society in which there are different opinions about these events").
Suriname Governing Coalition Rules-Out Restoration Of February 25 Public Holiday Kabinet van de President van de Republiek Suriname (Paramarimbo) Suriname's new governing coalition NPS-NDP has announced that they have no plans to restore the February 25 public holiday canceled by the previous administration. In 2011, the Council of Ministers of Suriname had declared February 25, which had been a public holiday in Suriname from 1981 to 1987, as a public holiday again, beginning in 2011. But, at the beginning of 2020, Suriname's then new Minister of the Interior, Bronto Somohardjo, had personally opined that cancelling the February 25, public holiday might be a good idea. The Council of Ministers' decision to cancel the February 25, Dag van Bevrijding en Vernieuwing was then announced in early February 2021, and on February 21, 2021, Suriname's Minister of the Interior, Bronto Somohardjo, announced that he had signed a decree, published in the Official Gazette no. 26, which mandated that effective from 2021, the February 25, Dag van Bevrijding en Vernieuwing, would no longer be a public holiday in Suriname ("Celebrating a day when democratic principles have been shattered should never be celebrated by a society in which there are different opinions about these events").
Nepal Declares Eid al-Adha Public Holiday On June 7 Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The spokesperson for Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, Ram Chandra Tiwari, has announced that the government of Nepal had decided to declare the upcoming's Bakar Eid (aka Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice) as a public holiday, to be observed on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Recall that, in last February's list of B.S. 2082 public holidays in Nepal (वि.सं. २०८२ सालको बैंक बिदाको सूची), the 2025 Eid al-Adha was listed a public holiday for Muslims only. On some occasions, such as in 2024, 2022, 2020, and 2019, the Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha public holidays were promoted to fully national public holidays at the last minute. However, Nepal has observed a one-day weekend on Saturdays, for decades, apart for 2 brief intervals, in 2000-2001, and in the spring of 2022, when a two-day weekend was tried briefly.
Nepal Declares Eid al-Adha Public Holiday On June 7 Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The spokesperson for Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, Ram Chandra Tiwari, has announced that the government of Nepal had decided to declare the upcoming's Bakar Eid (aka Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice) as a public holiday, to be observed on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Recall that, in last February's list of B.S. 2082 public holidays in Nepal (वि.सं. २०८२ सालको बैंक बिदाको सूची), the 2025 Eid al-Adha was listed a public holiday for Muslims only. On some occasions, such as in 2024, 2022, 2020, and 2019, the Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha public holidays were promoted to fully national public holidays at the last minute. However, Nepal has observed a one-day weekend on Saturdays, for decades, apart for 2 brief intervals, in 2000-2001, and in the spring of 2022, when a two-day weekend was tried briefly.
Queensland Mulls New Queensland Day Public Holiday The Courier-Mail (Brisbane) At the presentation of the 2025 Queensland's best of the best revealed, the Premier of the Australian state of Queensland, David Crisafulli, has refused to rule-out the addition of Queensland Day as a new annual public holiday, with the possible concomitant cancellation of the King's Birthday as a public holiday in Queensland. Recall that, in 2011, the Queensland government had amended the state public holidays law so that, beginning in 2012, the Queen's Birthday non-working public holiday would be moved from the 2nd Monday in June to the 1st Monday in October, while on the same occasion, a one-off public holiday for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee would be observed in June 2012 in Queensland. But, a year later, Queensland Attorney-General, Jarrod Bleijie, announced a further amendment of the Queensland state public holidays legislation which would see the return of the Queen's Birthday public holiday to its pre-2012 date, and a move of the Labor Day public holiday to October, would take effect in 2013.
Queensland Mulls New Queensland Day Public Holiday The Courier-Mail (Brisbane) At the presentation of the 2025 Queensland's best of the best revealed, the Premier of the Australian state of Queensland, David Crisafulli, has refused to rule-out the addition of Queensland Day as a new annual public holiday, with the possible concomitant cancellation of the King's Birthday as a public holiday in Queensland. Recall that, in 2011, the Queensland government had amended the state public holidays law so that, beginning in 2012, the Queen's Birthday non-working public holiday would be moved from the 2nd Monday in June to the 1st Monday in October, while on the same occasion, a one-off public holiday for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee would be observed in June 2012 in Queensland. But, a year later, Queensland Attorney-General, Jarrod Bleijie, announced a further amendment of the Queensland state public holidays legislation which would see the return of the Queen's Birthday public holiday to its pre-2012 date, and a move of the Labor Day public holiday to October, would take effect in 2013.
Kerala Moves Bakrid Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Chief Minister of the Government of India's state of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, has announced that Saturday, June 7, 2025, would be a public holiday in observance of Bakrid (aka Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice), instead of the previously-announced date of June 6. As per the aforementioned announcement, the updated holiday date "will apply to all government offices, public sector undertakings, educational institutions including professional colleges, and institutions governed by the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881". The change of date of the upcoming Bakrid public holiday thus amends the list of 2025 public holidays in Kerala as contained in the vide notification G. O. (P) No. 35/2024/GAD, signed by the Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor, K. R. Jyothilal, of last October.
Kerala Moves Bakrid Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Chief Minister of the Government of India's state of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, has announced that Saturday, June 7, 2025, would be a public holiday in observance of Bakrid (aka Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice), instead of the previously-announced date of June 6. As per the aforementioned announcement, the updated holiday date "will apply to all government offices, public sector undertakings, educational institutions including professional colleges, and institutions governed by the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881". The change of date of the upcoming Bakrid public holiday thus amends the list of 2025 public holidays in Kerala as contained in the vide notification G. O. (P) No. 35/2024/GAD, signed by the Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor, K. R. Jyothilal, of last October.
Malawi Declares June 9 Eid Ul Adha Public Holiday Government of the Republic of Malawi (Lilongwe) Earlier today, Malawi's Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, announced that President Lazarus Chakwera had declared Monday, June 9, 2025, as a public holiday in observance of Eid Ul Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice).
Malawi Declares June 9 Eid Ul Adha Public Holiday Government of the Republic of Malawi (Lilongwe) Earlier today, Malawi's Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, announced that President Lazarus Chakwera had declared Monday, June 9, 2025, as a public holiday in observance of Eid Ul Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice).
Morocco Extends Aïd al-Adha Bank Holidays Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat) The Professional Association of Moroccan Banks (GPBM) has announced that Monday, June 9, 2025, will be an exceptional holiday for all employees of banking institutions in the Kingdom, to mark the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays. Recall that, last week, the Moroccan government had decided to extend the upcoming Aïd al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public sector holidays with the addition of Monday, June 9, 2025, as an additional public sector holiday. At the time we mentioned that , in 2024, the Groupement Professionnel des Banques du Maroc (GPBM) had also announced that Friday, April 12, 2024, would also be an additional bank holiday in Morocco, following a similar Government decision, and that we expected Monday, June 9, 2025, to be declared an additional bank holiday in Morocco.
Morocco Extends Aïd al-Adha Bank Holidays Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat) The Professional Association of Moroccan Banks (GPBM) has announced that Monday, June 9, 2025, will be an exceptional holiday for all employees of banking institutions in the Kingdom, to mark the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays. Recall that, last week, the Moroccan government had decided to extend the upcoming Aïd al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public sector holidays with the addition of Monday, June 9, 2025, as an additional public sector holiday. At the time we mentioned that , in 2024, the Groupement Professionnel des Banques du Maroc (GPBM) had also announced that Friday, April 12, 2024, would also be an additional bank holiday in Morocco, following a similar Government decision, and that we expected Monday, June 9, 2025, to be declared an additional bank holiday in Morocco.
Mozambique Declares Eid-Ul-Adhá Public Sector Holiday Agencia de Informção de Moçambique (Maputo) Mozambique's Minister of Labor, Gender and Social Action, Ivete Alane, has granted a one-off sectorial non-working public sector holiday on Friday, June 6, 2025, "to all workers in the public and private sectors who profess the Muslim religion, on the occasion of the celebration of Eid-Ul-Adhá". The aforementioned declaration of a June 6 public holiday is in line with paragraph 2 of article 5 of Decree nº 7/2015, of June 3rd, in which Mozambique's Labour Code gives the Minister of Labour the authority to declare one-off public holidays, as she recently did, declaring a public sector holiday for Good Friday on April 18, 2025, and a public sector holiday for the End of Ramadan on March 31, 2025.
Mozambique Declares Eid-Ul-Adhá Public Sector Holiday Agencia de Informção de Moçambique (Maputo) Mozambique's Minister of Labor, Gender and Social Action, Ivete Alane, has granted a one-off sectorial non-working public sector holiday on Friday, June 6, 2025, "to all workers in the public and private sectors who profess the Muslim religion, on the occasion of the celebration of Eid-Ul-Adhá". The aforementioned declaration of a June 6 public holiday is in line with paragraph 2 of article 5 of Decree nº 7/2015, of June 3rd, in which Mozambique's Labour Code gives the Minister of Labour the authority to declare one-off public holidays, as she recently did, declaring a public sector holiday for Good Friday on April 18, 2025, and a public sector holiday for the End of Ramadan on March 31, 2025.
Sierra Leone Declares June 6 Eid-Ul-Adha Public Holiday State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, announced that Friday, June 6, 2025, had been declared as a public holiday in Sierra Leone to mark Eid-Ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned public notice, "The General Public is hereby informed that the Feast of Eid-Ul-Adha will be observed on friday 6th June 2025. Accordingly, Friday 6th June 2025 will be a public holiday nationwide".
Sierra Leone Declares June 6 Eid-Ul-Adha Public Holiday State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, announced that Friday, June 6, 2025, had been declared as a public holiday in Sierra Leone to mark Eid-Ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned public notice, "The General Public is hereby informed that the Feast of Eid-Ul-Adha will be observed on friday 6th June 2025. Accordingly, Friday 6th June 2025 will be a public holiday nationwide".
Uganda Eid al-Adha Public Holiday June 6 Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Public Service of Uganda, Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire, has announced that the Government had officially declared Friday, June 6, 2025, a public holiday in observance of Eid Al-Adhuha (the feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned statement, "The Honorable Minister of Public Service informs the general public that tomorrow Friday 6th June 2025 is Eid-Al-Adhuha (‘Festival of Sacrifice) and will be observed as a Public Holiday throughout Uganda".
Uganda Eid al-Adha Public Holiday June 6 Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Public Service of Uganda, Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire, has announced that the Government had officially declared Friday, June 6, 2025, a public holiday in observance of Eid Al-Adhuha (the feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned statement, "The Honorable Minister of Public Service informs the general public that tomorrow Friday 6th June 2025 is Eid-Al-Adhuha (‘Festival of Sacrifice) and will be observed as a Public Holiday throughout Uganda".
Burkina Faso Tabaski Public Holiday June 6 Ministère du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (Ouagadougou) The Ministère de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de la Protection Sociale of Burkina Faso has issued an official communiqué declaring Friday, June 6, 2025, as public holiday in Burkina Faso on account of the upcoming Tabaski (Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned communique, "this decision is based on Article 2 of Law No. 079-2015/CNT of November 23, 2015, which regulates legal holidays and historical events in Burkina Faso". Recall that, last week, the Fédération des associations islamiques du Burkina (FAIB) had announced that the upcoming Tabaski would be observed on Friday, June 6, 2026, in Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso Tabaski Public Holiday June 6 Ministère du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (Ouagadougou) The Ministère de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de la Protection Sociale of Burkina Faso has issued an official communiqué declaring Friday, June 6, 2025, as public holiday in Burkina Faso on account of the upcoming Tabaski (Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned communique, "this decision is based on Article 2 of Law No. 079-2015/CNT of November 23, 2015, which regulates legal holidays and historical events in Burkina Faso". Recall that, last week, the Fédération des associations islamiques du Burkina (FAIB) had announced that the upcoming Tabaski would be observed on Friday, June 6, 2026, in Burkina Faso.
Dominican Republic Votes To Amend Public Holidays Law Ministerio de Trabajo República Dominicana (Santo Domingo) The Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic has approved on first reading a bill amending Articles 2 and 4 of Law 139-97, by setting as unmovable January 21, the Feast of Our Lady of La Altagracia; January 26, the Birthday of Juan Pablo Duarte; February 27, National Independence Day; August 16, Restoration of the Republic Day; September 24, Mercedes Day; and December 25, Christmas Day. The bill will return to the agenda next Tuesday for possible approval on second reading. Articles 1-2-4 of the Ley No. 139-97 mediante la cual los días feriados del calendario que coincidan con los días martes y miércoles, jueves o viernes serán trasladados de fecha used to move mid-week public holidays to adjoin a weekend. But, currently, after many court rulings and legislative initiatives, most of the contents of the Ley No. 139-97 have been removed and its scope does not, or no longer, cover the following public holidays; January 1st, January 21, February 27, August 16, September 24, and December 25.
Dominican Republic Votes To Amend Public Holidays Law Ministerio de Trabajo República Dominicana (Santo Domingo) The Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic has approved on first reading a bill amending Articles 2 and 4 of Law 139-97, by setting as unmovable January 21, the Feast of Our Lady of La Altagracia; January 26, the Birthday of Juan Pablo Duarte; February 27, National Independence Day; August 16, Restoration of the Republic Day; September 24, Mercedes Day; and December 25, Christmas Day. The bill will return to the agenda next Tuesday for possible approval on second reading. Articles 1-2-4 of the Ley No. 139-97 mediante la cual los días feriados del calendario que coincidan con los días martes y miércoles, jueves o viernes serán trasladados de fecha used to move mid-week public holidays to adjoin a weekend. But, currently, after many court rulings and legislative initiatives, most of the contents of the Ley No. 139-97 have been removed and its scope does not, or no longer, cover the following public holidays; January 1st, January 21, February 27, August 16, September 24, and December 25.
Benin Declares June 9 Paid Public Holiday Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou) Benin's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Adidjatou A. Mathys, has issued the communique No.015/MTFP/DC/SGM/DGT/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Monday, June 9, 2025, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of the Christian feast of Pentecost. As per the aforementioned communique, signed by her Cabinet Director, Victorin Honvoh, "Dans le cadre de la célébration de la fête de Pentecôte, et conformément aux dispositions de la loi n° 90-019 du 27 juillet 1990 fixant les fêtes légales en République du Bénin, la journée du lundi 09 juin 2025, Lundi de Pentecôte, est fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l'étendue du Territoire National.". Recall that, in 2024, Minister Mathys had similarly issued the communique No.006/MTFP/DC/SGM/DGT/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Monday, May 20, 2024, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of Pentecost Monday. Note that today's communique was issued at the same time as the communique No.014/MTFP/DC/SGM/DGT/SA which confirmed last week's announcement that the government of Bénin had declared Friday, June 6, 2025, as a non-working public holiday throughout Bénin on account of Tabaski (Aïd el-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice), following the Union Islamique du Bénin (UIB) announcing that the date of the upcoming Aïd al-Adha would be Friday, June 6, 2025.
Benin Declares June 9 Paid Public Holiday Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou) Benin's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Adidjatou A. Mathys, has issued the communique No.015/MTFP/DC/SGM/DGT/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Monday, June 9, 2025, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of the Christian feast of Pentecost. As per the aforementioned communique, signed by her Cabinet Director, Victorin Honvoh, "Dans le cadre de la célébration de la fête de Pentecôte, et conformément aux dispositions de la loi n° 90-019 du 27 juillet 1990 fixant les fêtes légales en République du Bénin, la journée du lundi 09 juin 2025, Lundi de Pentecôte, est fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l'étendue du Territoire National.". Recall that, in 2024, Minister Mathys had similarly issued the communique No.006/MTFP/DC/SGM/DGT/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Monday, May 20, 2024, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of Pentecost Monday. Note that today's communique was issued at the same time as the communique No.014/MTFP/DC/SGM/DGT/SA which confirmed last week's announcement that the government of Bénin had declared Friday, June 6, 2025, as a non-working public holiday throughout Bénin on account of Tabaski (Aïd el-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice), following the Union Islamique du Bénin (UIB) announcing that the date of the upcoming Aïd al-Adha would be Friday, June 6, 2025.
Gambia Declares Tobaski Public Holidays Office of the President of the Gambia (Banjul) The President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, has declared Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7, 2025, as non-working public holidays on account of the upcoming Tobaski (aka. Eid ul-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Office of the President is pleased to inform the public that His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia has declared Friday, 6th and Saturday, 7th June 2025, as public holidays throughout the country to mark Eid ul-Adha celebrations locally called ‘Tobaski”, which falls on Friday, 6th June 2025.". Recall that, late last week, the Fatwa and Moonsighting Committee of the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council (GSIC) has announced that the upcoming Tobaski (aka. Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice) would be celebrated on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Gambia Declares Tobaski Public Holidays Office of the President of the Gambia (Banjul) The President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, has declared Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7, 2025, as non-working public holidays on account of the upcoming Tobaski (aka. Eid ul-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Office of the President is pleased to inform the public that His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia has declared Friday, 6th and Saturday, 7th June 2025, as public holidays throughout the country to mark Eid ul-Adha celebrations locally called ‘Tobaski”, which falls on Friday, 6th June 2025.". Recall that, late last week, the Fatwa and Moonsighting Committee of the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council (GSIC) has announced that the upcoming Tobaski (aka. Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice) would be celebrated on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Kazakhstan Day In Lieu Public Holiday July 7 Electronic government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan has issued a reminder that Monday, July 7, 2025, will be a day in lieu public holiday due to the annual, July 6, Day of the Capital, falling on a weekend in 2025. Recall that, in June 2008, the then President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, signed the amendment to the Law on Holidays of the Republic of Kazakhstan which declared The Day of the Capital, on July 6, as a new annual non-working public holiday, effective as of 2008. Last year, under similar circumstances, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population had also issued a reminder that Monday, July 8, 2024, would be a day in lieu public holiday.
Kazakhstan Day In Lieu Public Holiday July 7 Electronic government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan has issued a reminder that Monday, July 7, 2025, will be a day in lieu public holiday due to the annual, July 6, Day of the Capital, falling on a weekend in 2025. Recall that, in June 2008, the then President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, signed the amendment to the Law on Holidays of the Republic of Kazakhstan which declared The Day of the Capital, on July 6, as a new annual non-working public holiday, effective as of 2008. Last year, under similar circumstances, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population had also issued a reminder that Monday, July 8, 2024, would be a day in lieu public holiday.
Lithuanian MPs Vote To Continue Debate On New January 13 Public Holiday Lietuvos Respublikos Seimas (Vilnius) The Seimas' (Lithuania's Parliament) has decided to continue its debate on declaring January 13th a new annual public holiday, following its rejection by a vote of 78-33-8 of the Seimas Committee on Social Affairs and Labor recommendation to reject the January 13 public holiday bill. Recall that, this past January, Seimas speaker Skvernelis introduced a bill containing amendments to remove January 13, the Day of Defenders of Freedom, from the Law on Memorial Days and instead include it in the Labor Code a non-working annual public holiday. Next year will be the 35th anniversary of the January 13, 1991, events when Soviet military units stormed the Vilnius TV tower and the building of the Radio and Television Committee, leading to 14 civilian deaths. The January 13 bill was passed last January in its first reading by a vote of 43 in favor, 3 against, and 27 abstentions. Following that vote, the Seimas decided to ask the Government’s opinion on the draft legislation amending the Labour Code and the Law on Memorable Days and return to the issue in the spring session due to start on March 10th. Since then there has been strong legislative pushback against the choice of either May 1 or November 2 as the public holiday to cancel in compensation for the new January 13 public holiday.
Lithuanian MPs Vote To Continue Debate On New January 13 Public Holiday Lietuvos Respublikos Seimas (Vilnius) The Seimas' (Lithuania's Parliament) has decided to continue its debate on declaring January 13th a new annual public holiday, following its rejection by a vote of 78-33-8 of the Seimas Committee on Social Affairs and Labor recommendation to reject the January 13 public holiday bill. Recall that, this past January, Seimas speaker Skvernelis introduced a bill containing amendments to remove January 13, the Day of Defenders of Freedom, from the Law on Memorial Days and instead include it in the Labor Code a non-working annual public holiday. Next year will be the 35th anniversary of the January 13, 1991, events when Soviet military units stormed the Vilnius TV tower and the building of the Radio and Television Committee, leading to 14 civilian deaths. The January 13 bill was passed last January in its first reading by a vote of 43 in favor, 3 against, and 27 abstentions. Following that vote, the Seimas decided to ask the Government’s opinion on the draft legislation amending the Labour Code and the Law on Memorable Days and return to the issue in the spring session due to start on March 10th. Since then there has been strong legislative pushback against the choice of either May 1 or November 2 as the public holiday to cancel in compensation for the new January 13 public holiday.
Madagascar Eid El Adha Public Holiday June 6 Filankevitry ny Governemanta (Mahazoarivo) Madagascar's Minister of Labor has announced that the government of Madagascar, on the recommendation of the Fikambanan’ny Silamo Malagasy association, had decided to declare the date of the upcoming Eid El Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday in Madagascar as Friday, June 6, 2025. The aforementioned date for the upcoming Eid al-Adha is in line with last January's Décret n°2025-005 du 7 janvier 2025 fixant la liste des jours fériés, chômés et payés au titre de l'année 2025. Recall that, last year, the Fikambanan’ny Silamo Malagasy association, had announced the date of the 2024 Eid El Adha as Sunday, June 16, 2024, a day earlier than the one contained in the Décret fixant la liste des jours fériés, chômés et payés au titre de l'année 2024.
Madagascar Eid El Adha Public Holiday June 6 Filankevitry ny Governemanta (Mahazoarivo) Madagascar's Minister of Labor has announced that the government of Madagascar, on the recommendation of the Fikambanan’ny Silamo Malagasy association, had decided to declare the date of the upcoming Eid El Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday in Madagascar as Friday, June 6, 2025. The aforementioned date for the upcoming Eid al-Adha is in line with last January's Décret n°2025-005 du 7 janvier 2025 fixant la liste des jours fériés, chômés et payés au titre de l'année 2025. Recall that, last year, the Fikambanan’ny Silamo Malagasy association, had announced the date of the 2024 Eid El Adha as Sunday, June 16, 2024, a day earlier than the one contained in the Décret fixant la liste des jours fériés, chômés et payés au titre de l'année 2024.
Qatar Announces Eid Al Adha Private Sector Holidays Qatari News Agency (QNA) Qatar's Ministry of Labour has announced public holidays for the private sector on the occasion of the upcoming Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) to run from Thursday, June 5, until Saturday, June 7, 2025, inclusively (Qatari weekends are Friday-Saturday). Recall that, a few weeks ago, Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani approved a Cabinet decision overhauling the list of annual public holidays observed by ministries, government agencies, public bodies and institutions and specifying the beginning and ending dates of future Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays.
Qatar Announces Eid Al Adha Private Sector Holidays Qatari News Agency (QNA) Qatar's Ministry of Labour has announced public holidays for the private sector on the occasion of the upcoming Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) to run from Thursday, June 5, until Saturday, June 7, 2025, inclusively (Qatari weekends are Friday-Saturday). Recall that, a few weeks ago, Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani approved a Cabinet decision overhauling the list of annual public holidays observed by ministries, government agencies, public bodies and institutions and specifying the beginning and ending dates of future Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays.
Slovakia Cancels November 17 Public Holiday Ministerstvo zahranicných vecí Slovenskej republiky (Bratislava) The coalition government of Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has agreed to cancel the annual November 17 Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy public holiday, effective this year. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The governing parties recognize the need to compensate for the shortfall in state budget revenues for 2025 in order to ensure a successful consolidation of public finances. Drawing inspiration from employers' suggestions to reduce the number of public holidays, the coalition parties agreed that in 2025, the public holiday on November 17 will no longer be a non-working day, although the public holiday - Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy - will not be abolished". Slovakia's Parliament had declared November 17 a national public holiday in 2001. Recall that, late last week, Prime Minister Fico had announced that one lay public holiday and one religious public holiday could be canceled as part of the ongoing consolidation of Slovak public finances, and today's announcement confirms that "the government is open to discussing a similar measure for one additional public holiday, starting in 2026". In May 2012, the same Prime Minister of Slovakia, as today, Robert Fico, echoed a call from the Chairman and Speaker of Slovakia's Parliament, Richard Sulik, to cancel the September 1st public holiday, and in December 2023, the Parliament of Slovakia approved the cancellation of the September 1st, Constitution Day annual public holiday, beginning in 2024.
Slovakia Cancels November 17 Public Holiday Ministerstvo zahranicných vecí Slovenskej republiky (Bratislava) The coalition government of Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has agreed to cancel the annual November 17 Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy public holiday, effective this year. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The governing parties recognize the need to compensate for the shortfall in state budget revenues for 2025 in order to ensure a successful consolidation of public finances. Drawing inspiration from employers' suggestions to reduce the number of public holidays, the coalition parties agreed that in 2025, the public holiday on November 17 will no longer be a non-working day, although the public holiday - Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy - will not be abolished". Slovakia's Parliament had declared November 17 a national public holiday in 2001. Recall that, late last week, Prime Minister Fico had announced that one lay public holiday and one religious public holiday could be canceled as part of the ongoing consolidation of Slovak public finances, and today's announcement confirms that "the government is open to discussing a similar measure for one additional public holiday, starting in 2026". In May 2012, the same Prime Minister of Slovakia, as today, Robert Fico, echoed a call from the Chairman and Speaker of Slovakia's Parliament, Richard Sulik, to cancel the September 1st public holiday, and in December 2023, the Parliament of Slovakia approved the cancellation of the September 1st, Constitution Day annual public holiday, beginning in 2024.
Tunisia Announces 2025 Aïd El-Idha Public Holidays Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) The government of Tunisia has issued a communique declaring 2 days of public sector holidays on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, 2025, for employees of the State, local authorities, and public administrative institutions , on account of the upcoming Aïd El-Idha (Feast of Sacrifice). Recall that, last week, the government of Tunisia, following a communique by the Cabinet of the Great Mufti of the Republic, had announced that the first day of the month of Dhou al Hijja 1446 would be Wednesday, May 28, 2025, and therefore that the upcoming Aïd El-Idha would be observed on Friday, June 6, 2025. Weekends in Tunisia are Friday/Saturday.
Tunisia Announces 2025 Aïd El-Idha Public Holidays Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) The government of Tunisia has issued a communique declaring 2 days of public sector holidays on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, 2025, for employees of the State, local authorities, and public administrative institutions , on account of the upcoming Aïd El-Idha (Feast of Sacrifice). Recall that, last week, the government of Tunisia, following a communique by the Cabinet of the Great Mufti of the Republic, had announced that the first day of the month of Dhou al Hijja 1446 would be Wednesday, May 28, 2025, and therefore that the upcoming Aïd El-Idha would be observed on Friday, June 6, 2025. Weekends in Tunisia are Friday/Saturday.
