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ACT Extends 2026 ANZAC Day Public Holiday ACT Government Chief Minister and Treasury Directorate (Canberra) The Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Michael Pettersson, has posted a media release on the ACT Government website, announcing that "the ACT Government will align with New South Wales by declaring both Saturday 25 April 2026 and Monday 27 April 2026 as public holidays for Anzac Day in 2026".
ACT Extends 2026 ANZAC Day Public Holiday ACT Government Chief Minister and Treasury Directorate (Canberra) The Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Michael Pettersson, has posted a media release on the ACT Government website, announcing that "the ACT Government will align with New South Wales by declaring both Saturday 25 April 2026 and Monday 27 April 2026 as public holidays for Anzac Day in 2026".
Cape Verde Declares Maundy Thursday Public Sector Holiday Jornal Oficial da República de Cabo Verde (República de Cabo Verde) The government of Cape Verde, in accordance with a resolution from the Council of Ministers of March 17, 2026, has issued the Resolution No. 57/2026, of March 24 (Boletim Oficial n.º 34, I Série de 24-03-2026) declaring a one-off public sector holiday (tolerância de ponto) for the afternoon of Thursday, April 2, 2026, on account of Maundy Thursday. As per the aforementioned resolution, "A day off is granted to employees and agents of the State, Public Institutes and Local Authorities during the afternoon of Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026, throughout the national territory" and this is done "Taking into account the practice of granting time off during Holy Week and the celebration of Easter throughout the National Territory; and Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 265 of the Constitution".
Cape Verde Declares Maundy Thursday Public Sector Holiday Jornal Oficial da República de Cabo Verde (República de Cabo Verde) The government of Cape Verde, in accordance with a resolution from the Council of Ministers of March 17, 2026, has issued the Resolution No. 57/2026, of March 24 (Boletim Oficial n.º 34, I Série de 24-03-2026) declaring a one-off public sector holiday (tolerância de ponto) for the afternoon of Thursday, April 2, 2026, on account of Maundy Thursday. As per the aforementioned resolution, "A day off is granted to employees and agents of the State, Public Institutes and Local Authorities during the afternoon of Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026, throughout the national territory" and this is done "Taking into account the practice of granting time off during Holy Week and the celebration of Easter throughout the National Territory; and Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 265 of the Constitution".
Lumbini Province Declares March 26 Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Law of Nepal's Province of Lumbini, Lok Bahadur Sunar, has announced the provincial government's decision to declare a public holiday on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (Chaitra 12), on the occasion of Chaitra Dashain (Shukla Ashtami), a festival observed by followers of Hinduism. As per the Ministry's announcement, this public holiday is being granted in accordance with the prior decision and notice dated Chaitra 21, 2081, mentioned in Section 14, Part 3, Clause 8 of the Provincial Gazette, and it applies to all government offices and public bodies within the province.
Lumbini Province Declares March 26 Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Law of Nepal's Province of Lumbini, Lok Bahadur Sunar, has announced the provincial government's decision to declare a public holiday on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (Chaitra 12), on the occasion of Chaitra Dashain (Shukla Ashtami), a festival observed by followers of Hinduism. As per the Ministry's announcement, this public holiday is being granted in accordance with the prior decision and notice dated Chaitra 21, 2081, mentioned in Section 14, Part 3, Clause 8 of the Provincial Gazette, and it applies to all government offices and public bodies within the province.
South Korean National Assembly Approves May 1st Public Holiday Extension Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) The South Korean National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee has approved an amendment to the South Korean Public Holidays Act which designates Labor Day as a legal holiday on May 1. The aforementioned amendment still requires approval at the Cabinet meeting after the plenary session of the Public Administration and Security Committee and the plenary session of the National Assembly, but this is expected to pass in time for this year's May 1st.
South Korean National Assembly Approves May 1st Public Holiday Extension Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) The South Korean National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee has approved an amendment to the South Korean Public Holidays Act which designates Labor Day as a legal holiday on May 1. The aforementioned amendment still requires approval at the Cabinet meeting after the plenary session of the Public Administration and Security Committee and the plenary session of the National Assembly, but this is expected to pass in time for this year's May 1st.
Assam Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Assam (Guwahati) The Government of the Indian State of Assam has issued the Government Order No.2095075/101 declaring a public holiday for Thursday, April 9, 2026, on account of the upcoming Assam Assembly polls. As per the aforementioned official notification issued by the General Administration Department, the April 9 public holiday has been declared under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, to facilitate smooth conduct of polling, and will apply to all government and non-government offices, including Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI), urban local bodies, educational institutions, business and commercial establishments, as well as banks, tea gardens, industries and "other establishments across the state".
Assam Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Assam (Guwahati) The Government of the Indian State of Assam has issued the Government Order No.2095075/101 declaring a public holiday for Thursday, April 9, 2026, on account of the upcoming Assam Assembly polls. As per the aforementioned official notification issued by the General Administration Department, the April 9 public holiday has been declared under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, to facilitate smooth conduct of polling, and will apply to all government and non-government offices, including Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI), urban local bodies, educational institutions, business and commercial establishments, as well as banks, tea gardens, industries and "other establishments across the state".
Peru Gazettes September 28 National Anthem Day Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima) The Peruvian Government has gazetted the Law No.32565, in the extraordinary edition of the Legal Standards Bulletin of the Official Gazette El Peruano, declaring September 28 of each year as the Day of the National Anthem of Peru. As per Article 2 of Law No.32565, "September 28th of each year is a working day".
Peru Gazettes September 28 National Anthem Day Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima) The Peruvian Government has gazetted the Law No.32565, in the extraordinary edition of the Legal Standards Bulletin of the Official Gazette El Peruano, declaring September 28 of each year as the Day of the National Anthem of Peru. As per Article 2 of Law No.32565, "September 28th of each year is a working day".
Puducherry Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Puducherry (Saram) The Government of India's Union Territory of Puducherry has issued a vide notification declaring Thursday, April 9, 2026, as a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act on account of the upcoming election to the territorial Assembly. As per the Government order issued by the Lt Governor of Puducherry, the April 9 public holiday will apply to all government offices, institutions, local bodies, commercial and industrial establishments in the Union Territory (UT) "to enable voters employed therein to exercise their franchise".
Puducherry Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Puducherry (Saram) The Government of India's Union Territory of Puducherry has issued a vide notification declaring Thursday, April 9, 2026, as a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act on account of the upcoming election to the territorial Assembly. As per the Government order issued by the Lt Governor of Puducherry, the April 9 public holiday will apply to all government offices, institutions, local bodies, commercial and industrial establishments in the Union Territory (UT) "to enable voters employed therein to exercise their franchise".
Puerto Rico Declares Easter Week Public Sector Holidays Oficina de Recursos Humanos del Estado Libre Asociado (ORHELO) The Governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González Colón, has signed the Executive Order 2026-14 which declares the upcoming Holy Week as public holidays for Puerto Rico's public sector employees. As per Executive Order 2026-14, Monday, March 30, to Thursday, April 2, 2026, will be days off charged to vacation leave for public servants of the agencies of the Executive Branch, while Friday, April 3, 2026, is a public holiday on account of Good Friday, as per Law No. 26-2017.
Puerto Rico Declares Easter Week Public Sector Holidays Oficina de Recursos Humanos del Estado Libre Asociado (ORHELO) The Governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González Colón, has signed the Executive Order 2026-14 which declares the upcoming Holy Week as public holidays for Puerto Rico's public sector employees. As per Executive Order 2026-14, Monday, March 30, to Thursday, April 2, 2026, will be days off charged to vacation leave for public servants of the agencies of the Executive Branch, while Friday, April 3, 2026, is a public holiday on account of Good Friday, as per Law No. 26-2017.
Transnistria Considering Labor Code Amendments to The Treatment Of Work On Public Holidays Interfax (Tiraspol) The Supreme Council Committee on Social Policy, Healthcare, Labor, Family, and Childhood of Transnistria (the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic - PMR), has been considering a bill which would amend the Transnistrian labour code as regards compensation mechanisms for work on weekends and non-working public holidays.
Transnistria Considering Labor Code Amendments to The Treatment Of Work On Public Holidays Interfax (Tiraspol) The Supreme Council Committee on Social Policy, Healthcare, Labor, Family, and Childhood of Transnistria (the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic - PMR), has been considering a bill which would amend the Transnistrian labour code as regards compensation mechanisms for work on weekends and non-working public holidays.
Slovakia Estimates Cost Of Canceled Public Holidays Ministerstvo zahranicných vecí Slovenskej republiky (Bratislava) Earlier today, Slovakia's Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenicky (Smer-SD), speaking on the JOJ 24's discussion program Politika 24, estimated to 10 million Euros the residual cost to the Slovakian budget due to the cancellation of the May 8 and September 15 annual public holidays. As per Minister Kamenicky, "we say that when we abolished a public holiday for people, they should be entitled, and I am referring to public administration, to bonuses".
Slovakia Estimates Cost Of Canceled Public Holidays Ministerstvo zahranicných vecí Slovenskej republiky (Bratislava) Earlier today, Slovakia's Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenicky (Smer-SD), speaking on the JOJ 24's discussion program Politika 24, estimated to 10 million Euros the residual cost to the Slovakian budget due to the cancellation of the May 8 and September 15 annual public holidays. As per Minister Kamenicky, "we say that when we abolished a public holiday for people, they should be entitled, and I am referring to public administration, to bonuses".
Kerala Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Government of India's state of Kerala has declared a public sector holiday for Thursday, April 9, 2026, on account of the upcoming state assembly elections. As per the aforementioned announcement, the April 9 pubic holiday will apply to all public offices as well as to institutions covered under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Kerala Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Government of India's state of Kerala has declared a public sector holiday for Thursday, April 9, 2026, on account of the upcoming state assembly elections. As per the aforementioned announcement, the April 9 pubic holiday will apply to all public offices as well as to institutions covered under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Costa Rica Extends Easter Public Sector Holidays Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José) Costa Rica's Ministry of National Planning and Economic Policy (Mideplan), in conjunction with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS), has issued the Directive No.056-MIDEPLAN-MTSS, which grants as additional public sector holidays, Monday to Wednesday, March 30 to April 1, 2026. Mideplan and the MTSS enjoined other branches of government, autonomous institutions, municipalities, and public universities to consider implementing this measure according to their capabilities.
Costa Rica Extends Easter Public Sector Holidays Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José) Costa Rica's Ministry of National Planning and Economic Policy (Mideplan), in conjunction with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS), has issued the Directive No.056-MIDEPLAN-MTSS, which grants as additional public sector holidays, Monday to Wednesday, March 30 to April 1, 2026. Mideplan and the MTSS enjoined other branches of government, autonomous institutions, municipalities, and public universities to consider implementing this measure according to their capabilities.
Nepal Announces 2026-2027 Bank Holidays (2083 BS) Nepal Rastra Bank (Kathmandu) The Nepal Rastra Bank (Nepal's central bank) has published the list of bank holidays in Nepal for the Nepalese year B.S. 2083 (वि.सं. २०८३ सालको बैंक बिदाको सूची), which runs from mid-April 2026 until mid-April 2027.
Nepal Announces 2026-2027 Bank Holidays (2083 BS) Nepal Rastra Bank (Kathmandu) The Nepal Rastra Bank (Nepal's central bank) has published the list of bank holidays in Nepal for the Nepalese year B.S. 2083 (वि.सं. २०८३ सालको बैंक बिदाको सूची), which runs from mid-April 2026 until mid-April 2027.
Nepal Declares Ramjan Edul Fikra Public Holiday On March 21 Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The spokesperson for Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, Aananda Kafle, has announced that the government of Nepal had decided to declare the upcoming's Ramjan Edul Fikra (End of Ramadan) as a public holiday, to be observed on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Nepal Declares Ramjan Edul Fikra Public Holiday On March 21 Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The spokesperson for Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, Aananda Kafle, has announced that the government of Nepal had decided to declare the upcoming's Ramjan Edul Fikra (End of Ramadan) as a public holiday, to be observed on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Panama Extends Easter 2026 Public Holidays Presidencia de la República de Panamá (Panama City) The Government of Panama has published the Executive Decree number 9 which declares as public sector holiday and orders the closure of national and municipal public offices throughout the national territory starting on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 12 noon, on the occasion of the upcoming Holy Week.
Panama Extends Easter 2026 Public Holidays Presidencia de la República de Panamá (Panama City) The Government of Panama has published the Executive Decree number 9 which declares as public sector holiday and orders the closure of national and municipal public offices throughout the national territory starting on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 12 noon, on the occasion of the upcoming Holy Week.
Valencia 2027 Public Holidays Announced Consell de la Generalitat Valenciana (Valencia) The Plenary Session of the Consell of the Generalitat Valenciana, following the mandatory report of the Tripartite Council for the Development of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining of the Valencian Community, has approved the list of the regional non-working public holidays in Spain's autonomous region of Valencia for the upcoming calendar 2027 ("fija los siguientes 12 días inhábiles a efectos laborales, comunes en toda la comunidad autónoma").
Valencia 2027 Public Holidays Announced Consell de la Generalitat Valenciana (Valencia) The Plenary Session of the Consell of the Generalitat Valenciana, following the mandatory report of the Tripartite Council for the Development of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining of the Valencian Community, has approved the list of the regional non-working public holidays in Spain's autonomous region of Valencia for the upcoming calendar 2027 ("fija los siguientes 12 días inhábiles a efectos laborales, comunes en toda la comunidad autónoma").
Andhra Pradesh Moves Id-ul-Fitr Public Holiday Government of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati) The Chief Secretary to the Government of India's State of Andhra Pradesh has issued the vide notification G.O.Rt.No.612 moving the date of the upcoming Id-ul-Fitr public holiday from Friday, March 20, to Saturday, March 21, 2026. As per the aforementioned order, the change was made based on inputs from the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board and in line with traditional moon-sighting practices. Until today, Andhra Pradesh was one of the few Indian states, along with Kerala and parts of Puducherry, to have set March 20 as the date of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
Andhra Pradesh Moves Id-ul-Fitr Public Holiday Government of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati) The Chief Secretary to the Government of India's State of Andhra Pradesh has issued the vide notification G.O.Rt.No.612 moving the date of the upcoming Id-ul-Fitr public holiday from Friday, March 20, to Saturday, March 21, 2026. As per the aforementioned order, the change was made based on inputs from the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board and in line with traditional moon-sighting practices. Until today, Andhra Pradesh was one of the few Indian states, along with Kerala and parts of Puducherry, to have set March 20 as the date of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
Burkina Faso Declares March 20 Public Holiday For The End Of Ramadan Ministère du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (Ouagadougou) The Ministère des Serviteurs du Peuple of Burkina Faso has issued the official communiqué No.2026-000006/MSP/SG declaring Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holiday in Burkina Faso on account of the upcoming Aïd El-Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned communique, "Workers and employers in the public and private sectors are hereby informed that following the announcement by the Federation of Islamic Associations of Burkina Faso (FAIB) setting the day of the Eid al-Fitr or Ramadan celebration and in accordance with Article 2 of Law No. 001-2026/ALT of 9 January 2026 establishing paid holidays and days of commemoration and reflection in Burkina Faso, Friday, 20 March 2026 is declared a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
Burkina Faso Declares March 20 Public Holiday For The End Of Ramadan Ministère du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (Ouagadougou) The Ministère des Serviteurs du Peuple of Burkina Faso has issued the official communiqué No.2026-000006/MSP/SG declaring Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holiday in Burkina Faso on account of the upcoming Aïd El-Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned communique, "Workers and employers in the public and private sectors are hereby informed that following the announcement by the Federation of Islamic Associations of Burkina Faso (FAIB) setting the day of the Eid al-Fitr or Ramadan celebration and in accordance with Article 2 of Law No. 001-2026/ALT of 9 January 2026 establishing paid holidays and days of commemoration and reflection in Burkina Faso, Friday, 20 March 2026 is declared a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
Cameroon Declares March 20 Eid al-Fitr Public Holiday Présidence de la République du Cameroun (Yaoundé) The government of Cameroon has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, would be a public holiday on account of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), following this year's rare agreement between the 2 main Muslim umbrella organizations, the Cameroonian Crescent Council (CCCL) and the National Lunar Crescent Commission (CNCL).
Cameroon Declares March 20 Eid al-Fitr Public Holiday Présidence de la République du Cameroun (Yaoundé) The government of Cameroon has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, would be a public holiday on account of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), following this year's rare agreement between the 2 main Muslim umbrella organizations, the Cameroonian Crescent Council (CCCL) and the National Lunar Crescent Commission (CNCL).
Chad Declares March 20 Aid El Fitr Public Holiday Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena) Chad's Minister of Public Service and Social Dialogue, Abdoulaye Mbodou Mbami, has issued a communiqué declaring Friday, March 20, 2026, a as public holiday in the Chad, on account of the upcoming Aïd el-Fitr (End of Ramadan). The aforementioned communique states that "On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Minister of Public Service and Social Dialogue informs public and private sector workers that Friday, March 20, 2026, is declared a public holiday throughout the country." all the while adding that "Furthermore, Saturday, March 21, 2026, is a working day for services that normally observe it as a workday.".
Chad Declares March 20 Aid El Fitr Public Holiday Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena) Chad's Minister of Public Service and Social Dialogue, Abdoulaye Mbodou Mbami, has issued a communiqué declaring Friday, March 20, 2026, a as public holiday in the Chad, on account of the upcoming Aïd el-Fitr (End of Ramadan). The aforementioned communique states that "On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Minister of Public Service and Social Dialogue informs public and private sector workers that Friday, March 20, 2026, is declared a public holiday throughout the country." all the while adding that "Furthermore, Saturday, March 21, 2026, is a working day for services that normally observe it as a workday.".
Guinea-Bissau Declares March 20 Public Holiday For End of Ramadan Assembleia Nacional Popular da República da Guiné-Bissau (Bissau) The Ministry of Public Administration, Administrative Reform, Employment, Vocational Training and Social Security of Guinea-Bissau, has announced that Friday, March 20, 2026, had been declared a public holiday, in compliance with the provisions of Article 1 of Decree No. 1/2023, of January 18, which establishes the mandatory national holidays for public administration employees.
Guinea-Bissau Declares March 20 Public Holiday For End of Ramadan Assembleia Nacional Popular da República da Guiné-Bissau (Bissau) The Ministry of Public Administration, Administrative Reform, Employment, Vocational Training and Social Security of Guinea-Bissau, has announced that Friday, March 20, 2026, had been declared a public holiday, in compliance with the provisions of Article 1 of Decree No. 1/2023, of January 18, which establishes the mandatory national holidays for public administration employees.
Kerala Maintains March 20 Eid-ul-Fitr Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Governor of India's state of Kerala, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, has announced that the Shawwal crescent moon had been sighted earlier tonight and therefore that Eid-ul-Fitr and its corresponding public holiday would remain set on the previously-announced date of Friday, March 20, 2026. Kerala is one of the few Indian states, along with Andhra Pradesh and parts of Puducherry, to have set March 20 as the date of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
Kerala Maintains March 20 Eid-ul-Fitr Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Governor of India's state of Kerala, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, has announced that the Shawwal crescent moon had been sighted earlier tonight and therefore that Eid-ul-Fitr and its corresponding public holiday would remain set on the previously-announced date of Friday, March 20, 2026. Kerala is one of the few Indian states, along with Andhra Pradesh and parts of Puducherry, to have set March 20 as the date of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
Mauritania End of Ramadan Public Holiday March 20 Journal Officiel de la République Islamique de Mauritanie (Noakchott) Maurtitania's Central Commission Of The Lunar Crescent Observatory has announced that Friday, March 20, 2026, would be the date of the upcoming Aïd el-Fitr (End of Ramadan) and related public holiday.
Mauritania End of Ramadan Public Holiday March 20 Journal Officiel de la République Islamique de Mauritanie (Noakchott) Maurtitania's Central Commission Of The Lunar Crescent Observatory has announced that Friday, March 20, 2026, would be the date of the upcoming Aïd el-Fitr (End of Ramadan) and related public holiday.
Mozambique Declares March 20 End of Ramadan 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, March 20, 2026, "to all workers in the public and private sectors who profess the Muslim faith, on the occasion of the celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitr", in line with paragraph 2 of article 5 of Decree nº 7/2015, of June 3rd.
Mozambique Declares March 20 End of Ramadan 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, March 20, 2026, "to all workers in the public and private sectors who profess the Muslim faith, on the occasion of the celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitr", in line with paragraph 2 of article 5 of Decree nº 7/2015, of June 3rd.
Nepalese 2026-2027 Government and Public Holidays Gazetted Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the publication of its annual list of official non-working public holidays in Nepal for the Nepalese year B.S. 2083, which runs from mid-April 2026 until mid-April 2027. Once again, the aforementioned list of B.S. 2083 public holidays in Nepal (२०८३ सालको सरकारी तथा सार्वजनिक विदा) does not include the contentious People's War Day, Falgun 1, public holiday that was included in the list of B.S. 2080 public holidays, and which was subsequently canceled by the Nepalese government, following last December's ruling by the Nepalese Supreme Court.
Nepalese 2026-2027 Government and Public Holidays Gazetted Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the publication of its annual list of official non-working public holidays in Nepal for the Nepalese year B.S. 2083, which runs from mid-April 2026 until mid-April 2027. Once again, the aforementioned list of B.S. 2083 public holidays in Nepal (२०८३ सालको सरकारी तथा सार्वजनिक विदा) does not include the contentious People's War Day, Falgun 1, public holiday that was included in the list of B.S. 2080 public holidays, and which was subsequently canceled by the Nepalese government, following last December's ruling by the Nepalese Supreme Court.
Philippines Eid'l Fitr On March 21 Philippine Information Agency (Manila) The Bangsamoro Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani, has announced that Filipino Muslims would mark Eid'l Fitr on Saturday, March 21, 2026 ("By the authority vested in me as the Bangsamoro Mufti, I, Abdulrauf Guialani, hereby announce that the crescent moon was not sighted. Therefore, Eid'l Fitr and the first day of Shawwal will be on Saturday, March 21, 2026"). Malacañang's Presidential Communications Office has clarified that he aforementioned announcement does not change the date of the official public holiday for the End of Ramadan in the Philippines.
Philippines Eid'l Fitr On March 21 Philippine Information Agency (Manila) The Bangsamoro Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani, has announced that Filipino Muslims would mark Eid'l Fitr on Saturday, March 21, 2026 ("By the authority vested in me as the Bangsamoro Mufti, I, Abdulrauf Guialani, hereby announce that the crescent moon was not sighted. Therefore, Eid'l Fitr and the first day of Shawwal will be on Saturday, March 21, 2026"). Malacañang's Presidential Communications Office has clarified that he aforementioned announcement does not change the date of the official public holiday for the End of Ramadan in the Philippines.
Puducherry Moves Ramzan Public Holiday Date Government of Puducherry (Saram) The Government of India's Union Territory of Puducherry has issued a vide notification moving the date of the upcoming Ramzan public holiday for the End of Ramadan from Friday, March 20, to Saturday, March 21, 2026, for the regions of Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam. As per the aforementioned Government Order, "there will be no change in the public holiday already declared for Mahe region on March 20, 2026 (Friday)".
Puducherry Moves Ramzan Public Holiday Date Government of Puducherry (Saram) The Government of India's Union Territory of Puducherry has issued a vide notification moving the date of the upcoming Ramzan public holiday for the End of Ramadan from Friday, March 20, to Saturday, March 21, 2026, for the regions of Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam. As per the aforementioned Government Order, "there will be no change in the public holiday already declared for Mahe region on March 20, 2026 (Friday)".
Senegal Declares March 21 Korité Public Holiday Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar) The government of Sénégal has declared Saturday, March 21, 2026, as the date of the upcoming Korité (Aïd-el-Fitr or End of Ramadan) public holiday, following the announcement by the Commission nationale de concertation sur le croissant lunaire (CONACOC) that the first crescent of the Moon had not been sighted on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, based on collecting information from 485 representatives in the various localities of the country, and in agreement with religious families and imams of the 14 regions and 46 departments.
Senegal Declares March 21 Korité Public Holiday Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar) The government of Sénégal has declared Saturday, March 21, 2026, as the date of the upcoming Korité (Aïd-el-Fitr or End of Ramadan) public holiday, following the announcement by the Commission nationale de concertation sur le croissant lunaire (CONACOC) that the first crescent of the Moon had not been sighted on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, based on collecting information from 485 representatives in the various localities of the country, and in agreement with religious families and imams of the 14 regions and 46 departments.
Sierra Leone Declares March 20 Eid Al Fitr Public Holiday State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, announced that the feast of Eid Al Fitr (End of Ramadan) would occur on Friday, March 20, 2026. Consequently, "the government has declared Frida, March 20th, 2026, a public holiday across the country".
Sierra Leone Declares March 20 Eid Al Fitr Public Holiday State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, announced that the feast of Eid Al Fitr (End of Ramadan) would occur on Friday, March 20, 2026. Consequently, "the government has declared Frida, March 20th, 2026, a public holiday across the country".
Uganda Eid al-Fitr Public Holiday March 20 Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service, Catherine Bitarakwate, has announced that it had declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the date of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holiday ("The Honorable Minister of Public Service informs the general public that tomorrow Friday, 20th March, 2026 is Eid El Fitri and will be observed as a Public Holiday across Uganda"). The aforementioned announcement follows the announcement, earlier today, by Sheikh Ziyad Swaleh Lubanga, the director of Sharia at Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), the office mandated to announce Islamic public holidays in Uganda, that the new moon was not sighted last night, meaning that the upcoming Eid al-Fitr will occur on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Uganda Eid al-Fitr Public Holiday March 20 Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service, Catherine Bitarakwate, has announced that it had declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the date of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holiday ("The Honorable Minister of Public Service informs the general public that tomorrow Friday, 20th March, 2026 is Eid El Fitri and will be observed as a Public Holiday across Uganda"). The aforementioned announcement follows the announcement, earlier today, by Sheikh Ziyad Swaleh Lubanga, the director of Sharia at Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), the office mandated to announce Islamic public holidays in Uganda, that the new moon was not sighted last night, meaning that the upcoming Eid al-Fitr will occur on Friday, March 20, 2026.
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