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Malaysia Declares September 15 Public Holiday Bernama News Agency (Kuala Lumpur) Malaysia's Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has announced that Monday, September 15, 2025, will be designated as an additional public holiday in conjunction with this year’s, September 16, Malaysia Day celebrations. As per the aforementioned announcement, "It is hoped that this will strengthen unity and remind us of the greatness of our founding fathers who championed the formation of our beloved Malaysia". Recall that, a year ago, almost to the day, Malaysia's Cabinet, Constitution and Intergovernmental Relations Division of the Prime Minister’s Department, announced that there would be no day in lieu public holiday on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, to compensate the fact that, in 2024, the 2 public holidays of Malaysia Day and the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Maulidur Rasul) both fall on Monday, September 16. The reason given at that time was that the Holiday Act 1951 [Act 369], does not provide for an automatic replacement holiday for public holidays that overlap or fall on the same working day.
Malaysia Declares September 15 Public Holiday Bernama News Agency (Kuala Lumpur) Malaysia's Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has announced that Monday, September 15, 2025, will be designated as an additional public holiday in conjunction with this year’s, September 16, Malaysia Day celebrations. As per the aforementioned announcement, "It is hoped that this will strengthen unity and remind us of the greatness of our founding fathers who championed the formation of our beloved Malaysia". Recall that, a year ago, almost to the day, Malaysia's Cabinet, Constitution and Intergovernmental Relations Division of the Prime Minister’s Department, announced that there would be no day in lieu public holiday on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, to compensate the fact that, in 2024, the 2 public holidays of Malaysia Day and the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Maulidur Rasul) both fall on Monday, September 16. The reason given at that time was that the Holiday Act 1951 [Act 369], does not provide for an automatic replacement holiday for public holidays that overlap or fall on the same working day.
Vanuatu Confirms July 24 Public Holiday Government of Vanuatu (Port Vila) The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Vanuatu's Prime Minister’s Office, Kierry Manassah, has confirmed that contrary to widespread public perception, Children’s Day on July 24 remains an official public holiday. As per Mr. Manassah, "Parliament decided that any public holiday that falls on a weekend will no longer be carried forward to Monday. This is to help reduce the number of holidays and avoid time lost that could be used for work especially in the public service and private sector. So this coming July 24, which is Children’s Day, will remain the same as the other national public holidays". The Vanuatu Government also posted on social media that "It would appear there are still some confusions about the recent changes to the Public Holidays Act. Please note that the recent amendments passed by Parliament only apply to provincial holidays and those that fall on weekends. All other public holidays remain as they are. Hence, 24th July – Children’s Day – remains a national holiday in Vanuatu.". Vanuatu's current government was formed following the recent snap elections held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, a date which was declared a one-off public holiday. And, last March, Vanuatu's Prime Minister's Office (PMO) had announced that, as part of its 100-day plan, one of its priorities would be to reduce the number of annual public holidays to improve the public sector's efficiency, as well as reviewing the issue of what happens when a public holiday fall on a weekend. Sortly afterward, a motion to cancel the 6 provincial public holidays, observed since independence in 1980, gained support in Vanuatu's Parliament, and was passed last May.
Vanuatu Confirms July 24 Public Holiday Government of Vanuatu (Port Vila) The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Vanuatu's Prime Minister’s Office, Kierry Manassah, has confirmed that contrary to widespread public perception, Children’s Day on July 24 remains an official public holiday. As per Mr. Manassah, "Parliament decided that any public holiday that falls on a weekend will no longer be carried forward to Monday. This is to help reduce the number of holidays and avoid time lost that could be used for work especially in the public service and private sector. So this coming July 24, which is Children’s Day, will remain the same as the other national public holidays". The Vanuatu Government also posted on social media that "It would appear there are still some confusions about the recent changes to the Public Holidays Act. Please note that the recent amendments passed by Parliament only apply to provincial holidays and those that fall on weekends. All other public holidays remain as they are. Hence, 24th July – Children’s Day – remains a national holiday in Vanuatu.". Vanuatu's current government was formed following the recent snap elections held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, a date which was declared a one-off public holiday. And, last March, Vanuatu's Prime Minister's Office (PMO) had announced that, as part of its 100-day plan, one of its priorities would be to reduce the number of annual public holidays to improve the public sector's efficiency, as well as reviewing the issue of what happens when a public holiday fall on a weekend. Sortly afterward, a motion to cancel the 6 provincial public holidays, observed since independence in 1980, gained support in Vanuatu's Parliament, and was passed last May.
Iranian Weather Public Holiday July 23 Islamic Republic News Agency (Tehran) The Iranian government has declared Wednesday, July 23, 2025, as a public holiday for government offices, banks and businesses in the capital province of Tehran due to an intense heat wave and the need to conserve energy. Weather-related public holidays are a staple of Iranian life. December 15 and 16, 2024, were declared public holidays in multiple cities across the country, to control a rising demand for heating, as temperatures had dropped below zero Celsius in 18 out of 31 Iranian provinces. In the summer of 2024, the Iranian government had declared Sunday, July 28, 2024, as a public holiday for all government and commercial institutions as well as banks, as temperature reached over 45 degrees Celsius in 10 Iranian provinces. And in 2023, the Iranian government had similarly declared two days of public holidays, August 2 and 3, for government workers and banks nationwide on account of the current heat wave, with the meteorological office forecasting temperatures exceeding 40 degrees in many cities, and nearly 50 degrees in the southwest. Recall that, normally, Sundays are regular working days in Iran. Recall that weekends in Iran are Thursday and Friday.
Iranian Weather Public Holiday July 23 Islamic Republic News Agency (Tehran) The Iranian government has declared Wednesday, July 23, 2025, as a public holiday for government offices, banks and businesses in the capital province of Tehran due to an intense heat wave and the need to conserve energy. Weather-related public holidays are a staple of Iranian life. December 15 and 16, 2024, were declared public holidays in multiple cities across the country, to control a rising demand for heating, as temperatures had dropped below zero Celsius in 18 out of 31 Iranian provinces. In the summer of 2024, the Iranian government had declared Sunday, July 28, 2024, as a public holiday for all government and commercial institutions as well as banks, as temperature reached over 45 degrees Celsius in 10 Iranian provinces. And in 2023, the Iranian government had similarly declared two days of public holidays, August 2 and 3, for government workers and banks nationwide on account of the current heat wave, with the meteorological office forecasting temperatures exceeding 40 degrees in many cities, and nearly 50 degrees in the southwest. Recall that, normally, Sundays are regular working days in Iran. Recall that weekends in Iran are Thursday and Friday.
Kerala Declares July 22 Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Government of India's state of Kerala has announced that Tuesday, July 22, 2025, would be a public holiday after the death of former Chief Minister of Kerala V.S. Achuthanandan, earlier today. The declaration of a public holiday on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, thus partially 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 Declares July 22 Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Government of India's state of Kerala has announced that Tuesday, July 22, 2025, would be a public holiday after the death of former Chief Minister of Kerala V.S. Achuthanandan, earlier today. The declaration of a public holiday on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, thus partially 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.
Paraguay Executive Public Holidays Legislation Progresses Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN) The Committee on Legislation, Codification, Justice, and Labor, of Paraguay's National Congress, chaired by Senator Derlis Maidana, held a joint meeting with the Committees on Tourism and Culture and Education, chaired by Senators Norma Aquino and Hermelinda Alvarenga, respectively, to analyze bills related to national holidays, including the one proposed by Paraguay's Interior Minister, Enrique Riera, late last month. The majority of the Committee members recommended approval, without modifications, of the bill submitted by the Executive Branch. The aforementioned bill would give legal authority to the president to declare up to three non-permanent holidays per year, in special situations such as sporting events, historical anniversaries, or to promote domestic tourism and national trade, if both houses of Congress approve it. The Ley 1723 del 29 de junio de 2001 (Que Autoriza Al Poder Ejecutivo A Trasladar Los Feriados Nacionales Al Dia Lunes) gives the president of Paraguay the authority to move any, or all, mid-week public holidays to a nearby Monday (except New Year, Independence Day, día de La Virgen de Caacupé, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday).
Paraguay Executive Public Holidays Legislation Progresses Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN) The Committee on Legislation, Codification, Justice, and Labor, of Paraguay's National Congress, chaired by Senator Derlis Maidana, held a joint meeting with the Committees on Tourism and Culture and Education, chaired by Senators Norma Aquino and Hermelinda Alvarenga, respectively, to analyze bills related to national holidays, including the one proposed by Paraguay's Interior Minister, Enrique Riera, late last month. The majority of the Committee members recommended approval, without modifications, of the bill submitted by the Executive Branch. The aforementioned bill would give legal authority to the president to declare up to three non-permanent holidays per year, in special situations such as sporting events, historical anniversaries, or to promote domestic tourism and national trade, if both houses of Congress approve it. The Ley 1723 del 29 de junio de 2001 (Que Autoriza Al Poder Ejecutivo A Trasladar Los Feriados Nacionales Al Dia Lunes) gives the president of Paraguay the authority to move any, or all, mid-week public holidays to a nearby Monday (except New Year, Independence Day, día de La Virgen de Caacupé, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday).
Egypt Declares July 24 Revolution Anniversary Bank Holiday The Central Bank of Egypt (Cairo) The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced a bank holiday on Thursday, July 24, 2025, on account of the upcoming 23rd July Revolution anniversary. Earlier this week, Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, issued a decree declaring Thursday, July 24, 2025, as a paid public sector holiday in observance of the anniversary of the 23 July Revolution. And a day later, Egyptian Minister of Labour, Mohamed Gobran, announced that Thursday, July 24, 2025, would be a paid public holiday on the occasion of the 23 July Revolution anniversary. Since 2020, the Egyptian government moves most mid-week public holidays, except for Eid El-Fitr, Eid El-Adha, and Coptic Christmas, to the nearest Thursday.
Egypt Declares July 24 Revolution Anniversary Bank Holiday The Central Bank of Egypt (Cairo) The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced a bank holiday on Thursday, July 24, 2025, on account of the upcoming 23rd July Revolution anniversary. Earlier this week, Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, issued a decree declaring Thursday, July 24, 2025, as a paid public sector holiday in observance of the anniversary of the 23 July Revolution. And a day later, Egyptian Minister of Labour, Mohamed Gobran, announced that Thursday, July 24, 2025, would be a paid public holiday on the occasion of the 23 July Revolution anniversary. Since 2020, the Egyptian government moves most mid-week public holidays, except for Eid El-Fitr, Eid El-Adha, and Coptic Christmas, to the nearest Thursday.
Punjab Declares July 31 Public Holiday Government of Punjab (Chandigarh) The Government of India's state of Punjab has declared Thursday, July 31, 2025, as a public holiday for all government offices, schools and colleges, on account of Shaheedi Diwas of Sardar Udham Singh (Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day). The aforementioned announcement thus amends the terms of last December's Government vide Notification No. 06/01/2024-2PP3/677, issued by the Government of Punjab, and containing the annual list of public holidays and restricted holidays for the calendar year 2025 in Punjab.
Punjab Declares July 31 Public Holiday Government of Punjab (Chandigarh) The Government of India's state of Punjab has declared Thursday, July 31, 2025, as a public holiday for all government offices, schools and colleges, on account of Shaheedi Diwas of Sardar Udham Singh (Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day). The aforementioned announcement thus amends the terms of last December's Government vide Notification No. 06/01/2024-2PP3/677, issued by the Government of Punjab, and containing the annual list of public holidays and restricted holidays for the calendar year 2025 in Punjab.
Samoa Declares August 28-29 Public Holidays Samoan Ministry Of Commerce, Industry And Labour (Matagaluega o Pisinisi, Alamanuia, Leipa) The Samoan Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (MCIL), has released the public notice Public Holidays for the General Election 2025, signed by the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Fepulea'i Roger Toleafoa. As per the aforementioned public notice, "Pursuant to Section 2 of the Public Holidays Act 2008, the public, government agencies and the private sector are hereby advised that the Public Holidays declared for the purposes of the General Election 2025 are as follows: Thursday, 28th August 2025; and Friday, 29th August 2025.". The Public Holidays for the General Election 2025 public notice thus amends the latest updated list of public holidays in Samoa for the years 2024-2027, released in August 2023 by the Samoan Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour, and later amended in March 2024, by the same Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour. In 2021, the Samoan MCIL had similarly issued a communique announcing a second round of electoral public holidays, on Thursday and Friday, May 20-21, 2021 ("Faasilasilaga Faalauaitele Aso Malolo Mo Tagata Uma Mo Le Toe Faia O Le Faiga Palota Aoao 2021"). In 2016, the MCIL Chief Executive Officer, Peseta Margaret Malua, had announced that the government of Samoa had once again declared Thursday and Friday, March 3-4, 2016, as one-off non-working public holidays in Samoa on account of the then upcoming General Election. And, in 2011, the Samoan Cabinet announced 2 days of public holidays to coincide with the then upcoming general election on Friday, March 4, 2011, "to give voters ample time to cast their votes in their village or constituencies".
Samoa Declares August 28-29 Public Holidays Samoan Ministry Of Commerce, Industry And Labour (Matagaluega o Pisinisi, Alamanuia, Leipa) The Samoan Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (MCIL), has released the public notice Public Holidays for the General Election 2025, signed by the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Fepulea'i Roger Toleafoa. As per the aforementioned public notice, "Pursuant to Section 2 of the Public Holidays Act 2008, the public, government agencies and the private sector are hereby advised that the Public Holidays declared for the purposes of the General Election 2025 are as follows: Thursday, 28th August 2025; and Friday, 29th August 2025.". The Public Holidays for the General Election 2025 public notice thus amends the latest updated list of public holidays in Samoa for the years 2024-2027, released in August 2023 by the Samoan Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour, and later amended in March 2024, by the same Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour. In 2021, the Samoan MCIL had similarly issued a communique announcing a second round of electoral public holidays, on Thursday and Friday, May 20-21, 2021 ("Faasilasilaga Faalauaitele Aso Malolo Mo Tagata Uma Mo Le Toe Faia O Le Faiga Palota Aoao 2021"). In 2016, the MCIL Chief Executive Officer, Peseta Margaret Malua, had announced that the government of Samoa had once again declared Thursday and Friday, March 3-4, 2016, as one-off non-working public holidays in Samoa on account of the then upcoming General Election. And, in 2011, the Samoan Cabinet announced 2 days of public holidays to coincide with the then upcoming general election on Friday, March 4, 2011, "to give voters ample time to cast their votes in their village or constituencies".
Egypt Moves July 23 Public Holiday Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egyptian Minister of Labour, Mohamed Gobran, has announced that Thursday, July 24, 2025, would be a paid public holiday on the occasion of the 23 July Revolution anniversary. As per the aforementioned announcement, "this decision aligns with the government’s effort to unify holiday dates for all sectors to highlight their national significance". Recall that, yesterday, Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, had issued a decree declaring Thursday, July 24, 2025, as a paid public sector holiday in observance of the anniversary of the 23 July Revolution. As per the aforementioned decree, this public holiday applied to "employees across ministries, government offices, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, and state-owned enterprises". Since 2020, the Egyptian government moves most mid-week public holidays, except for Eid El-Fitr, Eid El-Adha, and Coptic Christmas, to the nearest Thursday.
Egypt Moves July 23 Public Holiday Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egyptian Minister of Labour, Mohamed Gobran, has announced that Thursday, July 24, 2025, would be a paid public holiday on the occasion of the 23 July Revolution anniversary. As per the aforementioned announcement, "this decision aligns with the government’s effort to unify holiday dates for all sectors to highlight their national significance". Recall that, yesterday, Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, had issued a decree declaring Thursday, July 24, 2025, as a paid public sector holiday in observance of the anniversary of the 23 July Revolution. As per the aforementioned decree, this public holiday applied to "employees across ministries, government offices, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, and state-owned enterprises". Since 2020, the Egyptian government moves most mid-week public holidays, except for Eid El-Fitr, Eid El-Adha, and Coptic Christmas, to the nearest Thursday.
Murcia 2026 Public Holidays Gazetted Dirección General de Trabajode la Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia (Murcia) Spain's autonomous region of La Murcia, through the Dirección General de Trabajode la Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia, has gazetted the calendar of official Spanish public holidays in Murcia (calendario laboral) for the upcoming calendar year 2026, in the BORM Número 163 de Jueves, 17 de julio de 2025. As per the aforementioned Resolución de 7 de julio de 2025, de la Dirección General de Trabajo, por la que se publica el calendario de fiestas laborales para el año 2026, the regional public holidays will be March 19 (San José), June 9 (Día de la Región de Murcia), and December 7 (Día de la Constitución; Domingo 6 de diciembre que pasa lunes 7). The list of 2026 public holidays in La Murcia was announced earlier this month by Murcia's Director General de Trabajo, Juan Marín Pérez.
Murcia 2026 Public Holidays Gazetted Dirección General de Trabajode la Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia (Murcia) Spain's autonomous region of La Murcia, through the Dirección General de Trabajode la Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia, has gazetted the calendar of official Spanish public holidays in Murcia (calendario laboral) for the upcoming calendar year 2026, in the BORM Número 163 de Jueves, 17 de julio de 2025. As per the aforementioned Resolución de 7 de julio de 2025, de la Dirección General de Trabajo, por la que se publica el calendario de fiestas laborales para el año 2026, the regional public holidays will be March 19 (San José), June 9 (Día de la Región de Murcia), and December 7 (Día de la Constitución; Domingo 6 de diciembre que pasa lunes 7). The list of 2026 public holidays in La Murcia was announced earlier this month by Murcia's Director General de Trabajo, Juan Marín Pérez.
Philippines New November 7 Holiday Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Philippines President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has signed Republic Act. 12228 declaring November 7 of each year as a special working holiday for Muslim Filipinos. The aforementioned holiday, which will be known as Sheikh Karim’ul Makhdum Day, is in commemoration of the establishment of the first mosque and the introduction of Islam in the Philippines.
Philippines New November 7 Holiday Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Philippines President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has signed Republic Act. 12228 declaring November 7 of each year as a special working holiday for Muslim Filipinos. The aforementioned holiday, which will be known as Sheikh Karim’ul Makhdum Day, is in commemoration of the establishment of the first mosque and the introduction of Islam in the Philippines.
South Korean President Supports Restoration Of Constitution Day Public Holiday Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) South Korean President, Lee Jae Myung, has instructed senior aides to review a plan to redesignate Constitution Day as a public holiday. As per the presidential announcement, "Although Constitution Day commemorates the enactment and proclamation of the Constitution, it seems to be the only national commemoration day that is not designated as a public holiday". Recall that, earlier this month, another Partial amendment to the Act on Public Holidays was tabled in South Korea's legislative assembly, also with the aim to restore July 17 (Constitution Day) as an annual public holiday in South Korea. Constitution Day is one of the 2 annual public holidays whose cancellation was confirmed in 2005 at a Cabinet meeting presided by then Prime Minister Lee Hae-Chan. At that Cabinet meeting, it was decided that Arbor Day (April 5), would occur for the last time in 2005, while Constitution Day (July 17) would be taken off the list of public holidays, starting in 2008.
South Korean President Supports Restoration Of Constitution Day Public Holiday Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) South Korean President, Lee Jae Myung, has instructed senior aides to review a plan to redesignate Constitution Day as a public holiday. As per the presidential announcement, "Although Constitution Day commemorates the enactment and proclamation of the Constitution, it seems to be the only national commemoration day that is not designated as a public holiday". Recall that, earlier this month, another Partial amendment to the Act on Public Holidays was tabled in South Korea's legislative assembly, also with the aim to restore July 17 (Constitution Day) as an annual public holiday in South Korea. Constitution Day is one of the 2 annual public holidays whose cancellation was confirmed in 2005 at a Cabinet meeting presided by then Prime Minister Lee Hae-Chan. At that Cabinet meeting, it was decided that Arbor Day (April 5), would occur for the last time in 2005, while Constitution Day (July 17) would be taken off the list of public holidays, starting in 2008.
