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Bolivia Declares May 27 Mother's Day Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has announced that Tuesday, May 27, 2025, would be a half-day non-working public holiday for salaried mothers in the public and private sectors on account of Bolivian Mother's Day. As per the announcement made by the General Director of Labor, Yecid Mollinedo, "Considering the importance of May 27, 1812, during the War of Independence and in compliance with the provisions of Supreme Decree 4921 of May 1, 2023, a half-day holiday is being declared for Tuesday, May 27, of this current administration, for all working mothers in the public sector.". Recall that, in 2024, Bolivia's General Director of Labor, Yecid Mollinedo, had similarly announced that Monday, May 27, 2024, would be a half-day non-working public holiday for salaried mothers in the public and private sectors on account of Bolivian Mother's Day. Prior to the passage of the Decreto Supremo Nº 4927, such as in 2022, May 27 was often observed as a half-day public holiday, but only for the public sector, and not systematically, as the November 8, 1927, law instituting Mother's Day in Bolivia does not specify it as a non-working day.
Bolivia Declares May 27 Mother's Day Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has announced that Tuesday, May 27, 2025, would be a half-day non-working public holiday for salaried mothers in the public and private sectors on account of Bolivian Mother's Day. As per the announcement made by the General Director of Labor, Yecid Mollinedo, "Considering the importance of May 27, 1812, during the War of Independence and in compliance with the provisions of Supreme Decree 4921 of May 1, 2023, a half-day holiday is being declared for Tuesday, May 27, of this current administration, for all working mothers in the public sector.". Recall that, in 2024, Bolivia's General Director of Labor, Yecid Mollinedo, had similarly announced that Monday, May 27, 2024, would be a half-day non-working public holiday for salaried mothers in the public and private sectors on account of Bolivian Mother's Day. Prior to the passage of the Decreto Supremo Nº 4927, such as in 2022, May 27 was often observed as a half-day public holiday, but only for the public sector, and not systematically, as the November 8, 1927, law instituting Mother's Day in Bolivia does not specify it as a non-working day.
Togo Declares May 29 Public Holiday Primature du Togo (Lome) The Government of Togo has declared Thursday, May 29, 2025, as a public holiday throughout the country on account of the upcoming feast of the Ascension of Christ.
Togo Declares May 29 Public Holiday Primature du Togo (Lome) The Government of Togo has declared Thursday, May 29, 2025, as a public holiday throughout the country on account of the upcoming feast of the Ascension of Christ.
Bangladesh Journalists Request 5-Day Eid Public Holidays Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) The Journalist Community of Bangladesh has requested a five-day holiday for journalists and media workers on the occasion of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha (Feast of Sacrifice). Recall that, last year, at the request of the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) and the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ), the Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) announced that it had decided to declare a special holiday on April 13, 2024, a day before Pahela Baishakh, meaning that journalists and officials working in newspapers in Bangladesh were granted a six-day holiday on the occasion of this year's Eid-ul-Fitr and that no newspapers were published from April 10-15, 2024, inclusively. A similar extension also occurred in 2020.
Bangladesh Journalists Request 5-Day Eid Public Holidays Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) The Journalist Community of Bangladesh has requested a five-day holiday for journalists and media workers on the occasion of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha (Feast of Sacrifice). Recall that, last year, at the request of the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) and the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ), the Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) announced that it had decided to declare a special holiday on April 13, 2024, a day before Pahela Baishakh, meaning that journalists and officials working in newspapers in Bangladesh were granted a six-day holiday on the occasion of this year's Eid-ul-Fitr and that no newspapers were published from April 10-15, 2024, inclusively. A similar extension also occurred in 2020.
Bolivia Declares May 26 Chuquisaca Public Holiday Agencia Boliviana de Información (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labour has issued a communiqué announcing that Monday, May 26, 2025, would be a departmental public holiday, in Chuquisaca, in commemoration of the 216th anniversary of the First Cry of Freedom in America, due to May 26 falling on a Sunday in 2025. As per the aforementioned communique, "In accordance with Supreme Decree 2750 of May 1, 2016, amended by Supreme Decree 5019 of September 13, 2023, the people of Chuquisaca are hereby notified that Monday, May 26, will be a departmental holiday, with the suspension of public and private activities in Chuquisaca". Note that the Supreme Decree 5019 is not to be confused with the Supreme Decree 5328, signed by President Luis Arce, which declared 9 one-off departmental public holidays in 2025 to coincide with Bolivia's bicentennial. These one-off departmental public holidays were: February 9 in commemoration of the founding of the city of Cobija (Pando), February 14 for the 200 years of Santa Cruz independence (Santa Cruz), April 1 commemorates the Battle of Tumusla (Potosí), April 22 for the revolt of the Canichana people in San Pedro de Moxos (Beni), September 29 for the founding of the city of La Plata (Chuquisaca), October 6 for the Revolution of October 6, 1810 (Oruro), November 7 for the Battle of Suipacha (Tarija), November 14 for the dismemberment of Tupac Katari (La Paz), and November 14 in commemoration of the Battle of Aroma (Cochabamba).
Bolivia Declares May 26 Chuquisaca Public Holiday Agencia Boliviana de Información (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labour has issued a communiqué announcing that Monday, May 26, 2025, would be a departmental public holiday, in Chuquisaca, in commemoration of the 216th anniversary of the First Cry of Freedom in America, due to May 26 falling on a Sunday in 2025. As per the aforementioned communique, "In accordance with Supreme Decree 2750 of May 1, 2016, amended by Supreme Decree 5019 of September 13, 2023, the people of Chuquisaca are hereby notified that Monday, May 26, will be a departmental holiday, with the suspension of public and private activities in Chuquisaca". Note that the Supreme Decree 5019 is not to be confused with the Supreme Decree 5328, signed by President Luis Arce, which declared 9 one-off departmental public holidays in 2025 to coincide with Bolivia's bicentennial. These one-off departmental public holidays were: February 9 in commemoration of the founding of the city of Cobija (Pando), February 14 for the 200 years of Santa Cruz independence (Santa Cruz), April 1 commemorates the Battle of Tumusla (Potosí), April 22 for the revolt of the Canichana people in San Pedro de Moxos (Beni), September 29 for the founding of the city of La Plata (Chuquisaca), October 6 for the Revolution of October 6, 1810 (Oruro), November 7 for the Battle of Suipacha (Tarija), November 14 for the dismemberment of Tupac Katari (La Paz), and November 14 in commemoration of the Battle of Aroma (Cochabamba).
Gambia Declares May 26 ALD Public Holiday Office of the President of the Gambia (Banjul) The President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, has declared Monday, May 26, 2025, as a non-working public holiday on account of the upcoming Africa Liberation Day. The aforementioned announcement states that "The Office of the President has announced that Monday, 26th May 2025 will be observed as a public holiday throughout The Gambia. This follows the commemoration of Africa Day, which falls on Sunday, 25 May 2025." and goes on to clarify that "In recognition of the day’s significance and since it coincides with a Sunday, the President of the Republic has declared the following Monday as a public holiday". Today's declaration of Monday, May 27, 2024, as a public holiday is in line with the July 2021 Media Advisory on Public Holidays. Recall that, last year, President Barrow had similarly declared Monday, May 27, 2024, as a non-working public holiday on account of Africa.
Gambia Declares May 26 ALD Public Holiday Office of the President of the Gambia (Banjul) The President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, has declared Monday, May 26, 2025, as a non-working public holiday on account of the upcoming Africa Liberation Day. The aforementioned announcement states that "The Office of the President has announced that Monday, 26th May 2025 will be observed as a public holiday throughout The Gambia. This follows the commemoration of Africa Day, which falls on Sunday, 25 May 2025." and goes on to clarify that "In recognition of the day’s significance and since it coincides with a Sunday, the President of the Republic has declared the following Monday as a public holiday". Today's declaration of Monday, May 27, 2024, as a public holiday is in line with the July 2021 Media Advisory on Public Holidays. Recall that, last year, President Barrow had similarly declared Monday, May 27, 2024, as a non-working public holiday on account of Africa.
Odisha Moves Sabitri Amavasya Public Holiday Government of Odisha (Bhubaneswar) The Chief Minister of the Government of India's state of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, has issued an official notification moving the date of the upcoming Sabitri Amavasya public holiday from Tuesday, May 27, to Monday, May 26, 2025. As per the Chief Minister's Office, "It is worth noting that this year the official holiday for Sabitri Amavasya was fixed on May 27. However, after contacting Puri Mukti Mandap and other religious institutions and calendar counting institutions, it has been informed that Savitri Amavasya will be celebrated on May 26". The aforementioned announcement thus amends the terms of the Government vide notification RDM-Reg-Misc-0013-2024-39068/R-D.M, released last November by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department of the Government of Odisha, and which listed 2025 Odisha public holidays.
Odisha Moves Sabitri Amavasya Public Holiday Government of Odisha (Bhubaneswar) The Chief Minister of the Government of India's state of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, has issued an official notification moving the date of the upcoming Sabitri Amavasya public holiday from Tuesday, May 27, to Monday, May 26, 2025. As per the Chief Minister's Office, "It is worth noting that this year the official holiday for Sabitri Amavasya was fixed on May 27. However, after contacting Puri Mukti Mandap and other religious institutions and calendar counting institutions, it has been informed that Savitri Amavasya will be celebrated on May 26". The aforementioned announcement thus amends the terms of the Government vide notification RDM-Reg-Misc-0013-2024-39068/R-D.M, released last November by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department of the Government of Odisha, and which listed 2025 Odisha public holidays.
Azerbaijan Announces Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers (Baku) The Caucasus Muslims Board has issued a fatwa regarding the date of the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) in Azerbaijan. The aforementioned fatwa is in line with last month's announcement by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Azerbaijan of the non-working public holidays in June 2025; namely Gurban Bayram, from June 6-9, the Day of National Salvation on June 15-16, and the Day of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan on June 26, 2025.
Azerbaijan Announces Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers (Baku) The Caucasus Muslims Board has issued a fatwa regarding the date of the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) in Azerbaijan. The aforementioned fatwa is in line with last month's announcement by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Azerbaijan of the non-working public holidays in June 2025; namely Gurban Bayram, from June 6-9, the Day of National Salvation on June 15-16, and the Day of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan on June 26, 2025.
Pakistan May 28 Bank Holiday The State Bank of Pakistan (Karachi) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a BPRD Circular Letter declaring a bank holiday on account of the upcoming Youm-e-Takbeer. As per the aforementioned announcement, "all offices and branches will remain closed on Wednesday, May 28, in observance of the national holiday". Today's announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan is in line with last Monday's announcement by the Federal government of Pakistan that Wednesday, May 28, 2025, would be a public holiday in Pakistan in observance of Youm-e-Takbeer. Recall that, a year ago, Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, had issued the press release Declaration of Public Holiday on the Occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer declaring that Tuesday, May 28, 2024, had been declared a public holiday to mark Youm-e-Takbeer, the anniversary of Pakistan's first nuclear detonation in 1998. In a subsequent announcement, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) had similarly announced that all banks in Pakistan would observe a bank holiday on May 28, 2024, in honor of Youm-e-Takbeer. But, at the time, it was not clear, at this point, if May 28 is to become an annual public holiday and bank holiday in Pakistan.
Pakistan May 28 Bank Holiday The State Bank of Pakistan (Karachi) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a BPRD Circular Letter declaring a bank holiday on account of the upcoming Youm-e-Takbeer. As per the aforementioned announcement, "all offices and branches will remain closed on Wednesday, May 28, in observance of the national holiday". Today's announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan is in line with last Monday's announcement by the Federal government of Pakistan that Wednesday, May 28, 2025, would be a public holiday in Pakistan in observance of Youm-e-Takbeer. Recall that, a year ago, Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, had issued the press release Declaration of Public Holiday on the Occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer declaring that Tuesday, May 28, 2024, had been declared a public holiday to mark Youm-e-Takbeer, the anniversary of Pakistan's first nuclear detonation in 1998. In a subsequent announcement, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) had similarly announced that all banks in Pakistan would observe a bank holiday on May 28, 2024, in honor of Youm-e-Takbeer. But, at the time, it was not clear, at this point, if May 28 is to become an annual public holiday and bank holiday in Pakistan.
Kazakhstan Announces 2025 Eid al-Adha Public Holiday Electronic government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Kazakhstan has announced that Friday, June 6, 2025, will be a non-working day in connection with the celebration of Eid al-Adha (the feast of sacrifice). The aforementioned announcement reads "According to the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan, in 2025, the holiday of Kurban Ait will fall on June 6. Thus, June 6 (Friday) of the current year is a day off", adding that "According to paragraph 5 of Article 84 of the Labor Code, the first day of Kurban Ait, celebrated according to the Muslim calendar, is a day off. However, it is not included in the list of state holidays".
Kazakhstan Announces 2025 Eid al-Adha Public Holiday Electronic government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Kazakhstan has announced that Friday, June 6, 2025, will be a non-working day in connection with the celebration of Eid al-Adha (the feast of sacrifice). The aforementioned announcement reads "According to the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan, in 2025, the holiday of Kurban Ait will fall on June 6. Thus, June 6 (Friday) of the current year is a day off", adding that "According to paragraph 5 of Article 84 of the Labor Code, the first day of Kurban Ait, celebrated according to the Muslim calendar, is a day off. However, it is not included in the list of state holidays".
Liberia Mulls Extension Of Christian and Muslim Public Holidays Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Monrovia) Three Liberian senators have submitted a bill to the Senate aiming to establish both Christian and Muslim holy days as official national public holidays. As per the aforementioned An Act to Establish Certain Religious Holidays in the Republic of Liberia, sponsored by Lofa County Senator Cllr. Joseph Jallah and co-sponsored by Senators Edwin Melvin Snowe of Bomi and Amara M. Konneh of Gbarpolu, major religious holidays such as Christmas, Easter, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha, would henceforth be recognized as national public holidays in Liberia. Section 4 of the bill specifies that "The exact date for Eid al-Fitr shall be determined annually in consultation with the National Muslim Council of Liberia or through proclamation that shall be issued by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Religious Affairs (if applicable) shall officially announce the Eid holiday at least five (5) days in advance of its expected occurrence each year". The bill has passed its first reading and, after a successful second reading, would then be referred to the relevant committee for detailed scrutiny before returning to the floor for debate and a possible vote.
Liberia Mulls Extension Of Christian and Muslim Public Holidays Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Monrovia) Three Liberian senators have submitted a bill to the Senate aiming to establish both Christian and Muslim holy days as official national public holidays. As per the aforementioned An Act to Establish Certain Religious Holidays in the Republic of Liberia, sponsored by Lofa County Senator Cllr. Joseph Jallah and co-sponsored by Senators Edwin Melvin Snowe of Bomi and Amara M. Konneh of Gbarpolu, major religious holidays such as Christmas, Easter, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha, would henceforth be recognized as national public holidays in Liberia. Section 4 of the bill specifies that "The exact date for Eid al-Fitr shall be determined annually in consultation with the National Muslim Council of Liberia or through proclamation that shall be issued by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Religious Affairs (if applicable) shall officially announce the Eid holiday at least five (5) days in advance of its expected occurrence each year". The bill has passed its first reading and, after a successful second reading, would then be referred to the relevant committee for detailed scrutiny before returning to the floor for debate and a possible vote.
Philippines Declare Eid al-Adha Public Holiday On June 6 Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Malacañang's Presidential Communications Office has issued Proclamation No.911 announcing a regular public holiday throughout the Philippines on account of the upcoming Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned proclamation, signed by Executive Secretary, Lucas Bersamin, "following the 1448 Hirsh Islamic Lunar Calendar, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos has recommended that 06 June 2025, Friday, be declared a national holiday in observance of Eld! Adha.", continuing "Now, therefore, I, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Friday, 06 June 2025, a regular holiday throughout the country, in observance of Eidul Adha". Recall that, last October, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr signed Proclamation No.727 listing the annual special and regular non-working public holidays in the Philippines for the upcoming calendar year 2025, which as usual left the dates of the 2025 Muslim public holidays in the Philippines unspecified. Eid al-Adha was declared an annual public holiday in the Philippines via the Republic Act 9849 which was signed into law by then Philippines' President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (PGMA), in early 2010.
Philippines Declare Eid al-Adha Public Holiday On June 6 Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Malacañang's Presidential Communications Office has issued Proclamation No.911 announcing a regular public holiday throughout the Philippines on account of the upcoming Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned proclamation, signed by Executive Secretary, Lucas Bersamin, "following the 1448 Hirsh Islamic Lunar Calendar, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos has recommended that 06 June 2025, Friday, be declared a national holiday in observance of Eld! Adha.", continuing "Now, therefore, I, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Friday, 06 June 2025, a regular holiday throughout the country, in observance of Eidul Adha". Recall that, last October, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr signed Proclamation No.727 listing the annual special and regular non-working public holidays in the Philippines for the upcoming calendar year 2025, which as usual left the dates of the 2025 Muslim public holidays in the Philippines unspecified. Eid al-Adha was declared an annual public holiday in the Philippines via the Republic Act 9849 which was signed into law by then Philippines' President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (PGMA), in early 2010.
