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Bolivia Extends Bicentennial Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) Bolivia's Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security, Víctor Quispe, has announced that the upcoming public holiday commemorating Bolivia's anniversary will be extended by two days, Wednesday, August 6th and Thursday, August 7th, 2025. As per the aforementioned announcement "The supreme decree is clear: it is a national holiday, with the suspension of activities in both private and public institutions, in order to safeguard attendance at the Bicentennial celebrations". Recall that, earlier this year, the Government of Bolivia released the Supreme Decree 5328, signed by President Luis Arce, and which declares 9 departmental public holidays in 2025 to coincide with Bolivia's bicentennial. Over the past 2 decades, calls to extends the August 6 public holiday were often discussed, but never follow-up upon, except in 2014, when Bolivia's Ministry of Labour announced that Thursday, August 7, 2014, would be observed as an additional optional non-working public sector holiday in Bolivia's capital city of La Paz (tolerancia con suspensión de actividades).
Bolivia Extends Bicentennial Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) Bolivia's Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security, Víctor Quispe, has announced that the upcoming public holiday commemorating Bolivia's anniversary will be extended by two days, Wednesday, August 6th and Thursday, August 7th, 2025. As per the aforementioned announcement "The supreme decree is clear: it is a national holiday, with the suspension of activities in both private and public institutions, in order to safeguard attendance at the Bicentennial celebrations". Recall that, earlier this year, the Government of Bolivia released the Supreme Decree 5328, signed by President Luis Arce, and which declares 9 departmental public holidays in 2025 to coincide with Bolivia's bicentennial. Over the past 2 decades, calls to extends the August 6 public holiday were often discussed, but never follow-up upon, except in 2014, when Bolivia's Ministry of Labour announced that Thursday, August 7, 2014, would be observed as an additional optional non-working public sector holiday in Bolivia's capital city of La Paz (tolerancia con suspensión de actividades).
Cantabria 2026 Public Holidays Announced Consejería de Economía y Hacienda del Gobierno de Cantabria (Santander) The Department of Industry, Employment, Innovation and Trade of the Government of Spain's Autonomous Region of Cantabria has announced the list of 2026 regional public holidays (calendario laboral) in Cantabria which will be officially gazetted in Friday's Official Gazette of Cantabria (BOC). The gazette entry is to include a regional public holiday on July 28 (Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria), September 15 (Festividad de la Bien Aparecida), as well as the Monday after the 2026 Día de la Constitución. As usual, to the aforementioned list of region-wide public holidays, must be added added the two municipal holidays that are approved in plenary session by each of the town councils and which must be sent to the General Directorate of Labour within a maximum period of one month from the publication of the aforementioned Order in the Official Gazette of Cantabria.
Cantabria 2026 Public Holidays Announced Consejería de Economía y Hacienda del Gobierno de Cantabria (Santander) The Department of Industry, Employment, Innovation and Trade of the Government of Spain's Autonomous Region of Cantabria has announced the list of 2026 regional public holidays (calendario laboral) in Cantabria which will be officially gazetted in Friday's Official Gazette of Cantabria (BOC). The gazette entry is to include a regional public holiday on July 28 (Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria), September 15 (Festividad de la Bien Aparecida), as well as the Monday after the 2026 Día de la Constitución. As usual, to the aforementioned list of region-wide public holidays, must be added added the two municipal holidays that are approved in plenary session by each of the town councils and which must be sent to the General Directorate of Labour within a maximum period of one month from the publication of the aforementioned Order in the Official Gazette of Cantabria.
Costa Rica Confirms August 2 Day of the Virgin of the Angels Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José) Costa Rica's Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) has issued a communique confirming that the upcoming Day of the Virgin of the Angels public holiday would be observed on its set date of Saturday, August 2, 2025, and would not be moved. Recall that, late last year, the MTSS had issued a communique confirming that, based on the then current legislation, all the 2025 public holidays of Costa Rica would be observed on their respective set date, as Law No. 9875 of 2020 which moved three of the 2024 Costa Rican public holidays to a nearby weekend, was set to expire at the end of 2024. The public holidays Bill 23.981 which would have reformed article 148 of the Labor Code and which was making its way through the legislature, last November, was never passed. Bill 23.981, had initially been approved by the Tourism Commission of the Costa Rican Legislative Assembly, last October, and would have made permanent, beginning in 2025, the moving of 3 annual public holidays to the nearest Monday in cases when they fall on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, namely April 11, May 1, and December 1st.
Costa Rica Confirms August 2 Day of the Virgin of the Angels Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José) Costa Rica's Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) has issued a communique confirming that the upcoming Day of the Virgin of the Angels public holiday would be observed on its set date of Saturday, August 2, 2025, and would not be moved. Recall that, late last year, the MTSS had issued a communique confirming that, based on the then current legislation, all the 2025 public holidays of Costa Rica would be observed on their respective set date, as Law No. 9875 of 2020 which moved three of the 2024 Costa Rican public holidays to a nearby weekend, was set to expire at the end of 2024. The public holidays Bill 23.981 which would have reformed article 148 of the Labor Code and which was making its way through the legislature, last November, was never passed. Bill 23.981, had initially been approved by the Tourism Commission of the Costa Rican Legislative Assembly, last October, and would have made permanent, beginning in 2025, the moving of 3 annual public holidays to the nearest Monday in cases when they fall on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, namely April 11, May 1, and December 1st.
Ghana Clarifies Schedule Of Annual Public Holidays Ghana Government Portal (Accra) The Public Affairs And Communications Unit of Ghana's Ministry for the Interior, has issued the press statement Public Holidays and Commemorative Days in Ghana. The aforementioned press release states that "Following the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Act, 2025, and the President’s assent, the Ministry of the Interior wishes to inform the general public about the 2025 Public Holidays and Commemorative Days in Ghana.". Recall that, late last month, Ghana's Parliament approved the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025 which had been presented by Interior Minister, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak and enshrines the recent announcements of the reestablishment of July 1st as a public holiday as well as the addition of a second day of public holiday for the Eid ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan). The new legislation also calls for moving some midweek holidays that fall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays to Fridays, "to extend weekends and increase productivity".
Ghana Clarifies Schedule Of Annual Public Holidays Ghana Government Portal (Accra) The Public Affairs And Communications Unit of Ghana's Ministry for the Interior, has issued the press statement Public Holidays and Commemorative Days in Ghana. The aforementioned press release states that "Following the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Act, 2025, and the President’s assent, the Ministry of the Interior wishes to inform the general public about the 2025 Public Holidays and Commemorative Days in Ghana.". Recall that, late last month, Ghana's Parliament approved the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025 which had been presented by Interior Minister, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak and enshrines the recent announcements of the reestablishment of July 1st as a public holiday as well as the addition of a second day of public holiday for the Eid ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan). The new legislation also calls for moving some midweek holidays that fall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays to Fridays, "to extend weekends and increase productivity".
Paraguay Senate Approves Executive Public Holidays Legislation Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN) Paraguay's Senate has approved the proyecto de ley que determina los feriados nacionales de la República del Paraguay, establishing movable holidays, and empowering the Executive Branch to institute other holidays in special situations. The aforementioned bill now moves to the Chamber of Deputies for review. Earlier this week, the Committee on Culture and Education of Paraguay's National Congress had approved the proyecto de ley que determina los feriados nacionales de la República del Paraguay, establishing movable holidays, and empowering the Executive Branch to institute other holidays in special situations. 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 Senate Approves Executive Public Holidays Legislation Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN) Paraguay's Senate has approved the proyecto de ley que determina los feriados nacionales de la República del Paraguay, establishing movable holidays, and empowering the Executive Branch to institute other holidays in special situations. The aforementioned bill now moves to the Chamber of Deputies for review. Earlier this week, the Committee on Culture and Education of Paraguay's National Congress had approved the proyecto de ley que determina los feriados nacionales de la República del Paraguay, establishing movable holidays, and empowering the Executive Branch to institute other holidays in special situations. 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).
Benin Declares August 1st 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.021/MTFP/DC/SGM/DGT/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Friday, August 1, 2025, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of Independence Day. As per the aforementioned communique, signed by her Cabinet Director, Victorin Honvoh, "Le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique rappelle que conformément aux dispositions de la loi n° 90-019 du 27 juillet 1990 fixant les fêtes légales en République du Bénin, la journée du vendredi 1er août 2025, Jour de la Fête Nationale, est fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l'étendue du territoire national.". Recall that, in 2024, Minister Mathys had similarly issued the communique No.011/MTFP/DC/SGM/DGT/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Thursday, August 1, 2024, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of the then upcoming National Day.
Benin Declares August 1st 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.021/MTFP/DC/SGM/DGT/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Friday, August 1, 2025, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of Independence Day. As per the aforementioned communique, signed by her Cabinet Director, Victorin Honvoh, "Le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique rappelle que conformément aux dispositions de la loi n° 90-019 du 27 juillet 1990 fixant les fêtes légales en République du Bénin, la journée du vendredi 1er août 2025, Jour de la Fête Nationale, est fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l'étendue du territoire national.". Recall that, in 2024, Minister Mathys had similarly issued the communique No.011/MTFP/DC/SGM/DGT/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Thursday, August 1, 2024, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of the then upcoming National Day.
DR Congo Declares August 1 Parents' Day Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Minister of Labor of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ephraim Akwakwa Nametu, has issued a communique declaring Friday, August 1, 2025, as a non-working public holiday in the RDC on account of the upcoming, August 1st, annual Parents' Day public holiday ("In accordance with Ordinance No. 23/042 of March 30, 2023 establishing the list of legal holidays in the Democratic Republic of Congo, this day is dedicated to the celebration of Parents' Day"). Recall that, last year, the then recently-appointed DRC Minister of Labor, Ephraim Akwakwa Nametu, had similarly issued a communique declaring Thursday, August 1, 2024, as a non-working public holiday in the RDC on account of the upcoming, August 1st, annual Parents' Day public holiday.
DR Congo Declares August 1 Parents' Day Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Minister of Labor of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ephraim Akwakwa Nametu, has issued a communique declaring Friday, August 1, 2025, as a non-working public holiday in the RDC on account of the upcoming, August 1st, annual Parents' Day public holiday ("In accordance with Ordinance No. 23/042 of March 30, 2023 establishing the list of legal holidays in the Democratic Republic of Congo, this day is dedicated to the celebration of Parents' Day"). Recall that, last year, the then recently-appointed DRC Minister of Labor, Ephraim Akwakwa Nametu, had similarly issued a communique declaring Thursday, August 1, 2024, as a non-working public holiday in the RDC on account of the upcoming, August 1st, annual Parents' Day public holiday.
Lebanon Declares August 4th Anniversary Public Holiday Government Portal for Information and Forms (Republic of Lebanon) Lebanese Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, has issued a memorandum No. 29/2025 ordering the closure of public administrations, institutions, and municipalities on Monday, August 4, 2025, in commemoration of the Beirut Port explosion. As per the aforementioned memorandum, the decision to declare a public sector holiday is based on Decree No. 15215 dated September 27, 2005, and its amendments—particularly Decree No. 8007 dated February 23, 2021—as well as memorandum No. 28/2025, which announced a national day of mourning on the anniversary. Recall that, in 2021, the Presidency of the Lebanese Council of Ministers had announced a public sector holiday, in Lebanon, on August 4, 2021, to mark the first anniversary of the 2020 Beirut Port explosion ("On Wednesday, August 4th, public administrations and institutions, in addition to municipalities, will be closed"). This was repeated, in 2023, when caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced in a circular that Friday, August 4, 2023 had been declared as a national holiday of mourning for the August 4, 2020 Beirut port explosion ("Public institutions and municipalities should close on Friday, August 4, 2023 in memory of the tragedy of the port explosion as a show of solidarity with the families of the innocent martyrs and the injured and their families").
Lebanon Declares August 4th Anniversary Public Holiday Government Portal for Information and Forms (Republic of Lebanon) Lebanese Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, has issued a memorandum No. 29/2025 ordering the closure of public administrations, institutions, and municipalities on Monday, August 4, 2025, in commemoration of the Beirut Port explosion. As per the aforementioned memorandum, the decision to declare a public sector holiday is based on Decree No. 15215 dated September 27, 2005, and its amendments—particularly Decree No. 8007 dated February 23, 2021—as well as memorandum No. 28/2025, which announced a national day of mourning on the anniversary. Recall that, in 2021, the Presidency of the Lebanese Council of Ministers had announced a public sector holiday, in Lebanon, on August 4, 2021, to mark the first anniversary of the 2020 Beirut Port explosion ("On Wednesday, August 4th, public administrations and institutions, in addition to municipalities, will be closed"). This was repeated, in 2023, when caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced in a circular that Friday, August 4, 2023 had been declared as a national holiday of mourning for the August 4, 2020 Beirut port explosion ("Public institutions and municipalities should close on Friday, August 4, 2023 in memory of the tragedy of the port explosion as a show of solidarity with the families of the innocent martyrs and the injured and their families").
Manipur Declares July 30 Durand Cup Public Holiday Government of Manipur (Imphal) The Government of India's state of Manipur has issued a notification declaring a half-day public holiday to allow employees, students, and the public to attend the inaugural match of the 134th Durand Cup football tournament. The aforementioned announcement thus amends last December's vide notification No.LIb-101/1/2022-GAD-GAD, issued by the Government of India's state of Manipur and containing its annual list of the days which will be non-working public holidays in India's state of Manipur for the calendar year 2025. Earlier this year, the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, similarly issued a notification that he had declared a half-day public holiday for January 20, 2025, on account of today's passing away of the late N Kayisii, MLA of Tadubi.
Manipur Declares July 30 Durand Cup Public Holiday Government of Manipur (Imphal) The Government of India's state of Manipur has issued a notification declaring a half-day public holiday to allow employees, students, and the public to attend the inaugural match of the 134th Durand Cup football tournament. The aforementioned announcement thus amends last December's vide notification No.LIb-101/1/2022-GAD-GAD, issued by the Government of India's state of Manipur and containing its annual list of the days which will be non-working public holidays in India's state of Manipur for the calendar year 2025. Earlier this year, the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, similarly issued a notification that he had declared a half-day public holiday for January 20, 2025, on account of today's passing away of the late N Kayisii, MLA of Tadubi.
West Bengal Karam Puja Public Holiday September 3 Government of West Bengal (Kolkata) The State Government of India's state of West Bengal has issued the vide notification No. 2802-F(P2) declaring a public holiday on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, on account of Karam Puja. As per the aforementioned notification, signed by the Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal, Prabhat Kumar Mishra, "This year “Karam Puja” festival will be celebrated on 3rd September, 2025 (Wednesday). In partial modification to Finance Department Memo No. 4712-F(P2) dated 22/11/2024, the Governor has been pleased to declare the date i.e. 3rd September, 2025 (Wednesday) as State Government Holiday for the State Government Offices, Local Bodies, Statutory Bodies, Boards, Corporations, Undertakings and Institutions including educational institutions controlled or owned by the State Government, and also for the employees of tribal communities employed in Tea Gardens all over the State with the exception of the offices of the Registrar of Assurances, Kolkata and the Collector of Stamp Revenue, Kolkata.". Todays announcement thus further amends last November's announced list of 2025 public holidays, as contained in the Department Notification No. 4712 -F(P2), signed by order of the Governor, by the Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal, P.K. Mishra.
West Bengal Karam Puja Public Holiday September 3 Government of West Bengal (Kolkata) The State Government of India's state of West Bengal has issued the vide notification No. 2802-F(P2) declaring a public holiday on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, on account of Karam Puja. As per the aforementioned notification, signed by the Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal, Prabhat Kumar Mishra, "This year “Karam Puja” festival will be celebrated on 3rd September, 2025 (Wednesday). In partial modification to Finance Department Memo No. 4712-F(P2) dated 22/11/2024, the Governor has been pleased to declare the date i.e. 3rd September, 2025 (Wednesday) as State Government Holiday for the State Government Offices, Local Bodies, Statutory Bodies, Boards, Corporations, Undertakings and Institutions including educational institutions controlled or owned by the State Government, and also for the employees of tribal communities employed in Tea Gardens all over the State with the exception of the offices of the Registrar of Assurances, Kolkata and the Collector of Stamp Revenue, Kolkata.". Todays announcement thus further amends last November's announced list of 2025 public holidays, as contained in the Department Notification No. 4712 -F(P2), signed by order of the Governor, by the Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal, P.K. Mishra.
Liberia Declares July 30 National Prayer Public Holiday Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Monrovia) The President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a Proclamation declaring Wednesday, July 30, 2025 as a National Day of Prayer and a national holiday across the country. As per the aforementioned release from the Executive Mansion, the declaration of a public holiday on July 30 is in recognition of "the enduring grace of God upon the nation" and the "unyielding spirit of the Liberian people through times of trial and triumph".
Liberia Declares July 30 National Prayer Public Holiday Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Monrovia) The President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a Proclamation declaring Wednesday, July 30, 2025 as a National Day of Prayer and a national holiday across the country. As per the aforementioned release from the Executive Mansion, the declaration of a public holiday on July 30 is in recognition of "the enduring grace of God upon the nation" and the "unyielding spirit of the Liberian people through times of trial and triumph".
Paraguay Executive Public Holidays Legislation Moves To Senate Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN) The Committee on Culture and Education of Paraguay's National Congress has approved the proyecto de ley que determina los feriados nacionales de la República del Paraguay, establishing movable holidays, and empowering the Executive Branch to institute other holidays in special situations. The aforementioned bill now moves to the Senate where it will be debated on Wednesday. The bill proposes the introduction of June 20th as a new public holiday for the Day of the Oath of the Constitution, as date that will potentially be a movable holiday. In addition, the bill would authorize the Executive Branch to establish, by decree, up to three additional holidays annually, in order to promote tourism and economic activity. 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 Moves To Senate Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN) The Committee on Culture and Education of Paraguay's National Congress has approved the proyecto de ley que determina los feriados nacionales de la República del Paraguay, establishing movable holidays, and empowering the Executive Branch to institute other holidays in special situations. The aforementioned bill now moves to the Senate where it will be debated on Wednesday. The bill proposes the introduction of June 20th as a new public holiday for the Day of the Oath of the Constitution, as date that will potentially be a movable holiday. In addition, the bill would authorize the Executive Branch to establish, by decree, up to three additional holidays annually, in order to promote tourism and economic activity. 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).
Bangladesh Amends 2025 Bank Holidays The Central Bank of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (Dhaka) Bangladesh's Central Bank has released an amended version of its previously-released list of official bank holidays for the calendar year 2025. The aforementioned amended list of 2025 bank holidays now includes a bank holiday for July Revolution Day on August 5. Recall that, last month, the Cabinet Division of Bangladesh's interim military government had issued 2 notices declaring 3 new national days to commemorate last July's uprising which led to the fall of the Awami League administration. As per the first of these 2 notices, henceforth, August 5 would be marked as July Mass Uprising Day, a category A public holiday.
Bangladesh Amends 2025 Bank Holidays The Central Bank of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (Dhaka) Bangladesh's Central Bank has released an amended version of its previously-released list of official bank holidays for the calendar year 2025. The aforementioned amended list of 2025 bank holidays now includes a bank holiday for July Revolution Day on August 5. Recall that, last month, the Cabinet Division of Bangladesh's interim military government had issued 2 notices declaring 3 new national days to commemorate last July's uprising which led to the fall of the Awami League administration. As per the first of these 2 notices, henceforth, August 5 would be marked as July Mass Uprising Day, a category A public holiday.
RBI Declares July 28 Bank Holiday In Sikkim Reserve Bank of India (New Delhi) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that all public and private sector banks in India's State of Sikkim, will be closed on Monday, July 28, 2025, in observance of Drukpa Tshe-zi (also called Drukpa Tshechi). The aforementioned announcement is in line with last October's list of 2025 Sikkim public and banks holidays as published in the vide notification No.88/Home/2024 published in the Sikkim Government Gazette No.476 and signed by V.B. Pathak, the Chief Secretary to the Government of Sikkim.
RBI Declares July 28 Bank Holiday In Sikkim Reserve Bank of India (New Delhi) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that all public and private sector banks in India's State of Sikkim, will be closed on Monday, July 28, 2025, in observance of Drukpa Tshe-zi (also called Drukpa Tshechi). The aforementioned announcement is in line with last October's list of 2025 Sikkim public and banks holidays as published in the vide notification No.88/Home/2024 published in the Sikkim Government Gazette No.476 and signed by V.B. Pathak, the Chief Secretary to the Government of Sikkim.
Iran Considering New Weeklong Public Holidays Islamic Republic News Agency (Tehran) The President of the Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, Reza Salehi-Amiri, has proposed a many-faceted strategy to revitalize Iranian internal tourism. One of the proposals contained in the aforementioned strategy is the declaration of a weeklong public holiday, before the end of summer, to stimulate the local tourism economy.
Iran Considering New Weeklong Public Holidays Islamic Republic News Agency (Tehran) The President of the Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, Reza Salehi-Amiri, has proposed a many-faceted strategy to revitalize Iranian internal tourism. One of the proposals contained in the aforementioned strategy is the declaration of a weeklong public holiday, before the end of summer, to stimulate the local tourism economy.
Iraq Declares July 27 Public Holiday Due To Excessive Temperatures Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The Iraqi Government has declared Sunday, July 27, 2025, as a regional public holiday in seven southern regions due to the current heat wave. The seven aforementioned regions are: the provinces of Basra, Dhi Qar, Maysan, Karbala, Diwaniyah, Babylon, and Wasit. Recall that, a year ago, many provinces of Iraq have declared Thursday, July 11, 2024, as a regional public holiday due to the then current heat wave which was supposed to exceed 50 degrees Celsius in the central and southern provinces of Iraq.
Iraq Declares July 27 Public Holiday Due To Excessive Temperatures Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The Iraqi Government has declared Sunday, July 27, 2025, as a regional public holiday in seven southern regions due to the current heat wave. The seven aforementioned regions are: the provinces of Basra, Dhi Qar, Maysan, Karbala, Diwaniyah, Babylon, and Wasit. Recall that, a year ago, many provinces of Iraq have declared Thursday, July 11, 2024, as a regional public holiday due to the then current heat wave which was supposed to exceed 50 degrees Celsius in the central and southern provinces of Iraq.
Senegal Declares 2025 Magal de Touba Public Holiday On August 13 Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar) The Senegalese commission religieuse mouride has announced that the the 2025 Magal de Touba, and related public holiday, would take place on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, corresponding to Safar18, 1447 AH. After years of dithering, the Magal de Touba was declared a one-off public holiday in Senegal for the first time in 2012, and again in 2013. Then, in October 2013, the then Prime Minister of Senegal, Aminata Touré, and her government drafted legislation declaring the Magal de Touba as an annual non-working public holiday in Senegal, and the Projet de loi n°10/2013 complétant et modifiant certaines dispositions de la loi n° 74-52 du 04 novembre 1974 relative à la fête nationale et aux fêtes légales, modifiée, which made the Magal de Touba a new official annual non-working public holiday in Senegal, was passed unanimously by parliament in early December 2013.
Senegal Declares 2025 Magal de Touba Public Holiday On August 13 Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar) The Senegalese commission religieuse mouride has announced that the the 2025 Magal de Touba, and related public holiday, would take place on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, corresponding to Safar18, 1447 AH. After years of dithering, the Magal de Touba was declared a one-off public holiday in Senegal for the first time in 2012, and again in 2013. Then, in October 2013, the then Prime Minister of Senegal, Aminata Touré, and her government drafted legislation declaring the Magal de Touba as an annual non-working public holiday in Senegal, and the Projet de loi n°10/2013 complétant et modifiant certaines dispositions de la loi n° 74-52 du 04 novembre 1974 relative à la fête nationale et aux fêtes légales, modifiée, which made the Magal de Touba a new official annual non-working public holiday in Senegal, was passed unanimously by parliament in early December 2013.
Armenian Rules-Out July 27 Public Holiday Armenian News Agency (ARMENPRESS) The Government of Armenia, has confirmed that there would be no non-working public holiday in Armenia, on account of the upcoming Vardavar (feast of the Transfiguration of Christ), on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Recall that, in 2008, then Armenian Prime Minister, Tigran Sargsyan, had announced that Monday, June 30, 2008, the day after the Armenian religious festival of Vardavar (the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ), had been declared a one-off public holiday. Then, for a few years, the Armenian Cabinet declared public holidays for each of the Commemoration Days of All the Departed feasts of the lord of Armenian Apostolic Church (Merelotz, Vardavar, Dormition, and Exaltation of the Cross). But, this was officially stopped, in early 2015, when the Armenian government released the list of official public holidays in Armenia for the calendar year 2015, and announced that it would no longer declare a non-working public holiday in Armenia for each of the Commemoration Days of All the Departed feasts.
Armenian Rules-Out July 27 Public Holiday Armenian News Agency (ARMENPRESS) The Government of Armenia, has confirmed that there would be no non-working public holiday in Armenia, on account of the upcoming Vardavar (feast of the Transfiguration of Christ), on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Recall that, in 2008, then Armenian Prime Minister, Tigran Sargsyan, had announced that Monday, June 30, 2008, the day after the Armenian religious festival of Vardavar (the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ), had been declared a one-off public holiday. Then, for a few years, the Armenian Cabinet declared public holidays for each of the Commemoration Days of All the Departed feasts of the lord of Armenian Apostolic Church (Merelotz, Vardavar, Dormition, and Exaltation of the Cross). But, this was officially stopped, in early 2015, when the Armenian government released the list of official public holidays in Armenia for the calendar year 2015, and announced that it would no longer declare a non-working public holiday in Armenia for each of the Commemoration Days of All the Departed feasts.
Goa Declares August 2 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Goa (Panaji) The government of the Indian State of Goa has issued the vide notification No.37/3/2019-GAD-III/3260 declaring Saturday, August 2, 2025, a paid public holiday due to bye-elections. As per the aforementioned notification, "In pursuance to sub-section (1) of Section 40A of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Goa Act No. 14 of 1994), the Government of Goa hereby declares Saturday, the 2nd August, 2025 (Sravana 11, Saka 1947) as a “Paid Holiday” being the “Polling Day” for the Bye-Elections to Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arambol, Pernem Taluka, North Goa and Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Durbhat, Taluka Ponda, South Goa.". The aforementioned notification thus partially amends the list of 2025 public holidays in the state of Goa, stating that "The aforesaid holiday shall be a “paid holiday”, in addition to the holidays indicated in the Notification No. 37/3/2024-GAD-III/4247 dated 22/10/2024 published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 30 dated 24/10/2024, to the workers of the following establishments, provided they are the voters for the aforesaid Bye-Election.".
Goa Declares August 2 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Goa (Panaji) The government of the Indian State of Goa has issued the vide notification No.37/3/2019-GAD-III/3260 declaring Saturday, August 2, 2025, a paid public holiday due to bye-elections. As per the aforementioned notification, "In pursuance to sub-section (1) of Section 40A of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Goa Act No. 14 of 1994), the Government of Goa hereby declares Saturday, the 2nd August, 2025 (Sravana 11, Saka 1947) as a “Paid Holiday” being the “Polling Day” for the Bye-Elections to Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arambol, Pernem Taluka, North Goa and Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Durbhat, Taluka Ponda, South Goa.". The aforementioned notification thus partially amends the list of 2025 public holidays in the state of Goa, stating that "The aforesaid holiday shall be a “paid holiday”, in addition to the holidays indicated in the Notification No. 37/3/2024-GAD-III/4247 dated 22/10/2024 published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 30 dated 24/10/2024, to the workers of the following establishments, provided they are the voters for the aforesaid Bye-Election.".
Monaco Gazettes August 15 Public Holiday Bulletin Officiel de la Principauté (Monaco) In today's Journal Officiel Numéro 8757, Monaco's State Ministry gazetted the Circulaire n° 2025 6 du 15 juillet 2025 relative au vendredi 15 août 2025, jour de l'Assomption, jour férié légal, confirming that Friday, August 15, 2025, would be a public holiday in Monaco for all employees. As per the aforementioned Circulaire n° 2025-6, "Aux termes de la loi n° 798 et de la loi n° 800, du 18 février 1966, modifiée, le 15 août 2025 est un jour férié, chômé et payé pour l'ensemble des salariés quel que soit leur mode de rémunération.". The aforementioned Circulaire n° 2025-6 supplements the previously-announced annual list of official non-working public holidays in Monaco and Monaco bank holidays for the calendar year 2025, as released, late last August.
Monaco Gazettes August 15 Public Holiday Bulletin Officiel de la Principauté (Monaco) In today's Journal Officiel Numéro 8757, Monaco's State Ministry gazetted the Circulaire n° 2025 6 du 15 juillet 2025 relative au vendredi 15 août 2025, jour de l'Assomption, jour férié légal, confirming that Friday, August 15, 2025, would be a public holiday in Monaco for all employees. As per the aforementioned Circulaire n° 2025-6, "Aux termes de la loi n° 798 et de la loi n° 800, du 18 février 1966, modifiée, le 15 août 2025 est un jour férié, chômé et payé pour l'ensemble des salariés quel que soit leur mode de rémunération.". The aforementioned Circulaire n° 2025-6 supplements the previously-announced annual list of official non-working public holidays in Monaco and Monaco bank holidays for the calendar year 2025, as released, late last August.
South Sudan Declares July 30 Public Holiday Government of South Sudan Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Juba) The Undersecretary for the Ministry of Labour of South Sudan, Mary Hillary Want Pitia, has announced that the national government had declared Wednesday, July 30, 2025, as a public holiday on account of the upcoming Martyrs Day. As per the aforementioned Public Announcement RSS/Mol/J/24, "The National Ministry of Labour hereby informs all the Civil Service Institutions, Commissions. Diplomatic Missions, UN Agencies, International and National Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and the public at large that the Martyrs Day, which falls on Wednesday 30th July 2025, shall be a public holiday." adding that "Work will resume on Thursday 31st July 2025.". After years of de facto independence, South Sudan became an internationally-recognized independent state on July 9, 2011, following a referendum, earlier that same year.
South Sudan Declares July 30 Public Holiday Government of South Sudan Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Juba) The Undersecretary for the Ministry of Labour of South Sudan, Mary Hillary Want Pitia, has announced that the national government had declared Wednesday, July 30, 2025, as a public holiday on account of the upcoming Martyrs Day. As per the aforementioned Public Announcement RSS/Mol/J/24, "The National Ministry of Labour hereby informs all the Civil Service Institutions, Commissions. Diplomatic Missions, UN Agencies, International and National Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and the public at large that the Martyrs Day, which falls on Wednesday 30th July 2025, shall be a public holiday." adding that "Work will resume on Thursday 31st July 2025.". After years of de facto independence, South Sudan became an internationally-recognized independent state on July 9, 2011, following a referendum, earlier that same year.
Cuba Rules-Out July 28 Substitute Public Holiday Órgano Oficial del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (Granma) Cuba's Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS) has announced that the annual July 27 public holiday, falling on a Sunday, this year, would not be moved to Monday, July 28, 2025. As per the aforementioned announcement, Cuba's Labour Code (Law 116) only authorizes the transfer of Sunday rest corresponding to national commemoration days ("when a day of national commemoration coincides with a Sunday, it is transferred to the next day"), but the same Law 116 only establishes July 26 as a day of national commemoration, while July 25 and 27 are declared as simple holidays. Despite today's announcement, Cuba's annual July 25-26-27 annual public holidays have on occasion derogated to the terms of the Cuba's Law 116. The decree No.94, of July 22, 2023, declared July 28, 2023, as a non-working public holiday due to the people's celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the assault on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks, and "in recognition of the work carried out by the Cuban people in 2023". However, in 2021, the MTSS similarly announced that the annual Cuban Revolution Anniversary public holidays would be observed on July 25-26-27, 2021, and that no day in lieu, substitute, public holiday would be given to compensate July 25 falling on a Sunday ("no corresponde trasladar el descanso dominical del día 25 de julio, por ser este un día feriado").
Cuba Rules-Out July 28 Substitute Public Holiday Órgano Oficial del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (Granma) Cuba's Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS) has announced that the annual July 27 public holiday, falling on a Sunday, this year, would not be moved to Monday, July 28, 2025. As per the aforementioned announcement, Cuba's Labour Code (Law 116) only authorizes the transfer of Sunday rest corresponding to national commemoration days ("when a day of national commemoration coincides with a Sunday, it is transferred to the next day"), but the same Law 116 only establishes July 26 as a day of national commemoration, while July 25 and 27 are declared as simple holidays. Despite today's announcement, Cuba's annual July 25-26-27 annual public holidays have on occasion derogated to the terms of the Cuba's Law 116. The decree No.94, of July 22, 2023, declared July 28, 2023, as a non-working public holiday due to the people's celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the assault on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks, and "in recognition of the work carried out by the Cuban people in 2023". However, in 2021, the MTSS similarly announced that the annual Cuban Revolution Anniversary public holidays would be observed on July 25-26-27, 2021, and that no day in lieu, substitute, public holiday would be given to compensate July 25 falling on a Sunday ("no corresponde trasladar el descanso dominical del día 25 de julio, por ser este un día feriado").
Kazakhstan June 1st Public Holiday Further Update Electronic government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) Kazakhstan's Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, Askarbek Yertayev, has confirmed that the possibility of adding June 1st, Children's Day, as a new annual public holiday in Kazakhstan, was under consideration. As per the aforementioned statement by Vice Minister Yertayev, "There are currently 10 national holidays in Kazakhstan. Any such proposal is reviewed and coordinated with relevant government bodies. A proposal regarding June 1 has indeed been made — discussions with state agencies and experts are underway. Once a decision is made, we’ll inform you of the outcome. The discussions are expected to conclude by September.". In a related comment, Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister, Yermek Kosherbayev, stated that "Compared to other countries, especially those with higher levels of economic development, we do have quite a few holidays. That probably does have an impact. I believe that businesses operating on a continuous cycle are still functioning regardless. Naturally, on holidays, company management must pay according to the law — additional compensation is required. And those who work on these days should receive either time off later or additional vacation days". Recall that, in May 2025, deputy Seitzhan had called on the Prime Minister, Olzhas Bektenov, to declare June 1st as a new annual public holiday in Kazakhstan, as well as the introduction of new rules for public holidays falling on a weekend. At the time, Deputy Seitzhan had also proposed that the schedule for postponing weekends be announced two years in advance, a proposal that the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection rejected. The response of the Minister, Svetlana Zhakupova, reads "The transfer of days off is carried out in advance for the upcoming calendar year, taking into account the coincidence of working and holiday days, as well as depending on the economic, political or sanitary-epidemiological situation in the country, determined individually in each period. Based on this, we consider the current procedure for transferring days off to other working days to be optimal". Then, last month, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Kazakhstan responded favorably to the request by Majilis deputy, Kenzhegul Seitzhan, to add June 1st, Children's Day, as a new annual public holiday in Kazakhstan, adding that "A final decision on the approval of the new public holiday will be made after all necessary procedures are completed in accordance with the established procedure, the Ministry concluded.".
Kazakhstan June 1st Public Holiday Further Update Electronic government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) Kazakhstan's Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, Askarbek Yertayev, has confirmed that the possibility of adding June 1st, Children's Day, as a new annual public holiday in Kazakhstan, was under consideration. As per the aforementioned statement by Vice Minister Yertayev, "There are currently 10 national holidays in Kazakhstan. Any such proposal is reviewed and coordinated with relevant government bodies. A proposal regarding June 1 has indeed been made — discussions with state agencies and experts are underway. Once a decision is made, we’ll inform you of the outcome. The discussions are expected to conclude by September.". In a related comment, Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister, Yermek Kosherbayev, stated that "Compared to other countries, especially those with higher levels of economic development, we do have quite a few holidays. That probably does have an impact. I believe that businesses operating on a continuous cycle are still functioning regardless. Naturally, on holidays, company management must pay according to the law — additional compensation is required. And those who work on these days should receive either time off later or additional vacation days". Recall that, in May 2025, deputy Seitzhan had called on the Prime Minister, Olzhas Bektenov, to declare June 1st as a new annual public holiday in Kazakhstan, as well as the introduction of new rules for public holidays falling on a weekend. At the time, Deputy Seitzhan had also proposed that the schedule for postponing weekends be announced two years in advance, a proposal that the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection rejected. The response of the Minister, Svetlana Zhakupova, reads "The transfer of days off is carried out in advance for the upcoming calendar year, taking into account the coincidence of working and holiday days, as well as depending on the economic, political or sanitary-epidemiological situation in the country, determined individually in each period. Based on this, we consider the current procedure for transferring days off to other working days to be optimal". Then, last month, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Kazakhstan responded favorably to the request by Majilis deputy, Kenzhegul Seitzhan, to add June 1st, Children's Day, as a new annual public holiday in Kazakhstan, adding that "A final decision on the approval of the new public holiday will be made after all necessary procedures are completed in accordance with the established procedure, the Ministry concluded.".
Liberia Declares July 26 National Holiday Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Monrovia) The President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a Proclamation declaring Saturday, July 26, 2025 as the 178th Independence Day and is to be observed throughout the Republic as a National Holiday.
Liberia Declares July 26 National Holiday Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Monrovia) The President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a Proclamation declaring Saturday, July 26, 2025 as the 178th Independence Day and is to be observed throughout the Republic as a National Holiday.
Niger Declares Declares July 26 Public Holiday Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du Travail du Niger (Niamey) Niger's Ministry of Public Service, Labor and Employment, has issued a communiqué, signed by its titular Minister, Aïssatou Abdoulaye Tondi, and announcing that Saturday, July 26, 2025, would be a public holiday in Niger. As per the aforementioned communiqué, "Le Ministère de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de l’Emploi informe l'ensemble des employeurs et employés des secteurs public, parapublic et privé que, conformément aux dispositions de l'ordonnance n° 2024-33 du 22 juillet 2024, modifiant et complétant la loi n° 97-20 du 20 juin 1997 instituant les fêtes légales, la journée du samedi 26 juillet 2025, marquant l'anniversaire de la prise du pouvoir par le Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie (CNSP), est déclarée fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l'étendue du territoire national.". Recall that, in July 2024, the President of the National Council for the Protection of the Fatherland (CNSP), Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tiani signed a decree modifying the loi n° 97-20 du 20 juin 1997, instituant les fêtes légales with the addition of a new annual public holiday on July 26 to commemorate the 2023 coup that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoun. As per the aforementioned communique, "La Ministre de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de l’Emploi a l’honneur de rappeler aux employeurs et employés des secteurs public, parapublic et privé que conformément aux dispositions de la loi n°97-20 du 20 juin 1997, instituant les fêtes légales et les textes modificatifs subséquents, la journée du vendredi 26 juillet 2024 correspondant à l'anniversaire de la prise du pouvoir par le Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie (CNSP), est déclarée fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l’étendue du territoire national.".
Niger Declares Declares July 26 Public Holiday Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du Travail du Niger (Niamey) Niger's Ministry of Public Service, Labor and Employment, has issued a communiqué, signed by its titular Minister, Aïssatou Abdoulaye Tondi, and announcing that Saturday, July 26, 2025, would be a public holiday in Niger. As per the aforementioned communiqué, "Le Ministère de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de l’Emploi informe l'ensemble des employeurs et employés des secteurs public, parapublic et privé que, conformément aux dispositions de l'ordonnance n° 2024-33 du 22 juillet 2024, modifiant et complétant la loi n° 97-20 du 20 juin 1997 instituant les fêtes légales, la journée du samedi 26 juillet 2025, marquant l'anniversaire de la prise du pouvoir par le Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie (CNSP), est déclarée fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l'étendue du territoire national.". Recall that, in July 2024, the President of the National Council for the Protection of the Fatherland (CNSP), Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tiani signed a decree modifying the loi n° 97-20 du 20 juin 1997, instituant les fêtes légales with the addition of a new annual public holiday on July 26 to commemorate the 2023 coup that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoun. As per the aforementioned communique, "La Ministre de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de l’Emploi a l’honneur de rappeler aux employeurs et employés des secteurs public, parapublic et privé que conformément aux dispositions de la loi n°97-20 du 20 juin 1997, instituant les fêtes légales et les textes modificatifs subséquents, la journée du vendredi 26 juillet 2024 correspondant à l'anniversaire de la prise du pouvoir par le Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie (CNSP), est déclarée fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l’étendue du territoire national.".
