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Bahrain Eid Al-Adha Public Holidays June 5-10 Bahrain News Agency (BNA) Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has issued a circular announcing the dates of the upcoming public holidays in Bahrain on account of Eid Al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned statement, "the Kingdom's ministries and public institutions will be closed on the day of Arafah, and on Eid Al Adha, corresponding to Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (June 5 to 8)", adding that "Since the official holidays will fall on a Friday and Saturday, they will be compensated on Monday and Tuesday (June 9-10)". Bahrain has observed Friday-Saturday weekends since September 2006.
Bahrain Eid Al-Adha Public Holidays June 5-10 Bahrain News Agency (BNA) Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has issued a circular announcing the dates of the upcoming public holidays in Bahrain on account of Eid Al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned statement, "the Kingdom's ministries and public institutions will be closed on the day of Arafah, and on Eid Al Adha, corresponding to Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (June 5 to 8)", adding that "Since the official holidays will fall on a Friday and Saturday, they will be compensated on Monday and Tuesday (June 9-10)". Bahrain has observed Friday-Saturday weekends since September 2006.
Bangladesh NOAB Grant 5-Day Eid Public Holidays Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) The Newspaper Owners' Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) has announced a five-day holiday for newspaper offices from June 5 to 9 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha (the Feast of Sacrifice), meaning that no newspaper will be published from June 6 to June 10, 2025. Recall that, late last week, the Journalist Community of Bangladesh had requested a five-day holiday for journalists and media workers on the occasion of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. 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 NOAB Grant 5-Day Eid Public Holidays Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) The Newspaper Owners' Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) has announced a five-day holiday for newspaper offices from June 5 to 9 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha (the Feast of Sacrifice), meaning that no newspaper will be published from June 6 to June 10, 2025. Recall that, late last week, the Journalist Community of Bangladesh had requested a five-day holiday for journalists and media workers on the occasion of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. 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.
Egypt Announces 5-Day Eid Al-Adha Public Sector Holidays Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has issued a decree granting paid public sector holidays from Thursday, June 5, until Monday, June 9, 2025, on account of the upcoming Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned decree, these public holidays applies to "employees at ministries, government departments, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, and public business sector companies". A similar announcement is expected from the Ministry of Labour for private-sector employees. Recall that, on the occasion of the recent Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), Prime Minister Madbouly, had extended the paid public sector holidays by one day, with Labour Minister, Mohamed Gobran, confirming that the private sector would benefit from the same extended holiday period.
Egypt Announces 5-Day Eid Al-Adha Public Sector Holidays Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has issued a decree granting paid public sector holidays from Thursday, June 5, until Monday, June 9, 2025, on account of the upcoming Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned decree, these public holidays applies to "employees at ministries, government departments, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, and public business sector companies". A similar announcement is expected from the Ministry of Labour for private-sector employees. Recall that, on the occasion of the recent Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), Prime Minister Madbouly, had extended the paid public sector holidays by one day, with Labour Minister, Mohamed Gobran, confirming that the private sector would benefit from the same extended holiday period.
Ghana Declares June 6 Public Holiday For Eid-Ul-Adha Ghana Government Portal (Accra) Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-mubarak, has issued the press statement Declaration of Friday, 6th June 2025 as a Public Holiday, announcing that "The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 6th June 2025, marks Eid-Ul-Adha, which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country". Recall that, last year, Ghana's then Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, had issued the press statement Declaration Of Monday, 17th June, 2024 As A Public Holiday, adding that "in view of the fact that 16th June, 2024 falls on a Sunday, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has by Executive instrument (E.I), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, (Act 601) declared Monday, 17th June, 2024 as an additional Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country".
Ghana Declares June 6 Public Holiday For Eid-Ul-Adha Ghana Government Portal (Accra) Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-mubarak, has issued the press statement Declaration of Friday, 6th June 2025 as a Public Holiday, announcing that "The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 6th June 2025, marks Eid-Ul-Adha, which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country". Recall that, last year, Ghana's then Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, had issued the press statement Declaration Of Monday, 17th June, 2024 As A Public Holiday, adding that "in view of the fact that 16th June, 2024 falls on a Sunday, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has by Executive instrument (E.I), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, (Act 601) declared Monday, 17th June, 2024 as an additional Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country".
Senegal 2025 Eid al-Adha Public Holiday Date Dispute Again Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar) Once again Sénégal's Muslim organizations have not been able to agree on the date of a holiday. The Senegalese Commission nationale de concertation sur le croissant lunaire (CONACOC) has announced the date of the upcoming Eid al-Adha as Saturday, June 7, 2025, while the Coordination des Musulmans du Sénégal (CMS) had announced the date of the upcoming Eid al-Adha as Friday, June 6, 2025. Recall that, last year, the CONACOC had announced the date of the Eid al-Adha as Monday, June 17, 2024, while the CMS announced the date of the upcoming Eid al-Adha as Sunday, June 16, 2024. In the past, the Senegalese government has usually followed the recommendation of the CNOCL.
Senegal 2025 Eid al-Adha Public Holiday Date Dispute Again Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar) Once again Sénégal's Muslim organizations have not been able to agree on the date of a holiday. The Senegalese Commission nationale de concertation sur le croissant lunaire (CONACOC) has announced the date of the upcoming Eid al-Adha as Saturday, June 7, 2025, while the Coordination des Musulmans du Sénégal (CMS) had announced the date of the upcoming Eid al-Adha as Friday, June 6, 2025. Recall that, last year, the CONACOC had announced the date of the Eid al-Adha as Monday, June 17, 2024, while the CMS announced the date of the upcoming Eid al-Adha as Sunday, June 16, 2024. In the past, the Senegalese government has usually followed the recommendation of the CNOCL.
UAE Confirms Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Emirates News Agency (WAM) The relevant UAE administrations have officially confirmed the dates of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays for the public and private sectors. The Federal Authority For Government Human Resources announced that "the Arafah and Eid al-Adha holidays for ministries and federal entities for this year 1446 AH will begin on Dhu al-Hijjah 9, 1446 AH, corresponding to Thursday, June 5, 2025, and continue until Dhu al-Hijjah 12, 1446 AH, corresponding to Sunday, June 8, 2025." adding that "Official work will resume on Monday, June 9, 2025.". Since 2019, the UAE observes similar public holidays for both the private and public sectors. Recall that, since January 1, 2022, the UAE observes a Saturday-Sunday weekend "to better align its economy with global markets".
UAE Confirms Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Emirates News Agency (WAM) The relevant UAE administrations have officially confirmed the dates of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays for the public and private sectors. The Federal Authority For Government Human Resources announced that "the Arafah and Eid al-Adha holidays for ministries and federal entities for this year 1446 AH will begin on Dhu al-Hijjah 9, 1446 AH, corresponding to Thursday, June 5, 2025, and continue until Dhu al-Hijjah 12, 1446 AH, corresponding to Sunday, June 8, 2025." adding that "Official work will resume on Monday, June 9, 2025.". Since 2019, the UAE observes similar public holidays for both the private and public sectors. Recall that, since January 1, 2022, the UAE observes a Saturday-Sunday weekend "to better align its economy with global markets".
West Bank Eid al-Adha Public Holidays June 5-9 Maan News Agency (Gaza) The Fatah Palestinian government has announced that it had set the public holidays for the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) to run from Thursday, June 5, until Monday, June 9, 2025. As per the aforementioned cabinet statement, all government institutions, banks, schools, and most of the private sector will be on holiday for these five days. The government of the Palestinian Authority usually, but not always, uses the dates of the Saudi Umm al-Qura calendar to determine the date of Muslim public holidays.
West Bank Eid al-Adha Public Holidays June 5-9 Maan News Agency (Gaza) The Fatah Palestinian government has announced that it had set the public holidays for the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) to run from Thursday, June 5, until Monday, June 9, 2025. As per the aforementioned cabinet statement, all government institutions, banks, schools, and most of the private sector will be on holiday for these five days. The government of the Palestinian Authority usually, but not always, uses the dates of the Saudi Umm al-Qura calendar to determine the date of Muslim public holidays.
Bangladesh Eid-ul-Azha Public Holiday June 7 Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) The National Moon Sighting Committee of Bangladesh has announced that the crescent moon marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Zilhajj has been sighted in Bangladesh, meaning that Eid-ul-Azha will be observed on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Bangladesh. Recall that, early this month, the government of Bangladesh had announced that the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays for the public sector would be extended to run from June 5 until June 14, 2025. Earlier this year, the government of Bangladesh had similarly issued an executive order declaring Thursday, April 3, 2025, as an additional public sector holiday on account of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan), so that the public sector was on holidays for 9 consecutive days, from Friday, March 28, until Saturday, April 5, 2025, inclusively.
Bangladesh Eid-ul-Azha Public Holiday June 7 Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) The National Moon Sighting Committee of Bangladesh has announced that the crescent moon marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Zilhajj has been sighted in Bangladesh, meaning that Eid-ul-Azha will be observed on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Bangladesh. Recall that, early this month, the government of Bangladesh had announced that the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays for the public sector would be extended to run from June 5 until June 14, 2025. Earlier this year, the government of Bangladesh had similarly issued an executive order declaring Thursday, April 3, 2025, as an additional public sector holiday on account of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan), so that the public sector was on holidays for 9 consecutive days, from Friday, March 28, until Saturday, April 5, 2025, inclusively.
Ireland Mulls Donegal July Public Holiday Houses of the Oireachtas- National Parliament (Dublin) Donegal County Council has backed calls for a new public holiday to be established to commemorate St Colmcille, one of Ireland's three patron saints, and a native of Donegal. The proposal has been put forward by Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh, who says the first Monday in July would be the best time for such a new holiday. Recall that the last changes to the list of Irish public holidays occurred in 2022, when the then Tánaiste and minister for enterprise, trade and employment, Leo Varadkar, signed into law a new annual public holiday for St Brigid's Day, beginning in 2023, as well as a one-off public holiday on Friday, March 18, 2022, to link the annual St Patrick Day public holiday with the subsequent weekend.
Ireland Mulls Donegal July Public Holiday Houses of the Oireachtas- National Parliament (Dublin) Donegal County Council has backed calls for a new public holiday to be established to commemorate St Colmcille, one of Ireland's three patron saints, and a native of Donegal. The proposal has been put forward by Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh, who says the first Monday in July would be the best time for such a new holiday. Recall that the last changes to the list of Irish public holidays occurred in 2022, when the then Tánaiste and minister for enterprise, trade and employment, Leo Varadkar, signed into law a new annual public holiday for St Brigid's Day, beginning in 2023, as well as a one-off public holiday on Friday, March 18, 2022, to link the annual St Patrick Day public holiday with the subsequent weekend.
Jordan Declares May 25 Independence Day Public Holiday Jordan News Agency Petra (Amman) Jordanian Prime Minister, Jaafar Hassan, has issued a directive declaring the public holidays for the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) as running "from the morning of Thursday, June 5, 2025, through the evening of Tuesday, June 10, 2025". The aforementioned public holidays will apply to all government ministries, official departments, public institutions, universities, municipalities, joint service councils, the Greater Amman Municipality, and government-owned companies. Although the above may seem to indicate public sector holidays only, back in October 2020, the then spokesperson for the Jordanian Ministry of Labour, Mohammad al-Zyoud, had clarified that "all official and religious holidays in Jordan include both public and private sectors" adding that "According to article 59 of the Labour Law, which clarifies the mechanism for making the employer work on his weekly, religious or public holidays, official communications issued for this purpose include private sector institutions without mentioning them in the communications.". A similar clarification was issued again at the end of December 2023 by the Jordanian Ministry of Labour, though a couple of exceptions remain to that rule.
Jordan Declares May 25 Independence Day Public Holiday Jordan News Agency Petra (Amman) Jordanian Prime Minister, Jaafar Hassan, has issued a directive declaring the public holidays for the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) as running "from the morning of Thursday, June 5, 2025, through the evening of Tuesday, June 10, 2025". The aforementioned public holidays will apply to all government ministries, official departments, public institutions, universities, municipalities, joint service councils, the Greater Amman Municipality, and government-owned companies. Although the above may seem to indicate public sector holidays only, back in October 2020, the then spokesperson for the Jordanian Ministry of Labour, Mohammad al-Zyoud, had clarified that "all official and religious holidays in Jordan include both public and private sectors" adding that "According to article 59 of the Labour Law, which clarifies the mechanism for making the employer work on his weekly, religious or public holidays, official communications issued for this purpose include private sector institutions without mentioning them in the communications.". A similar clarification was issued again at the end of December 2023 by the Jordanian Ministry of Labour, though a couple of exceptions remain to that rule.
Kyrgyzstan Eid al-Adha On June 6 Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has announced that Kurman Ait (Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice) would be celebrated on Friday, June 6, 2025, following an announcement by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Kyrgyz Republic. Recall that, last year, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan had announced that Kurman Ait would be celebrated in on Sunday, June 16, 2024, but as that date was a Sunday, the next working day would be declared a public holiday as well.
Kyrgyzstan Eid al-Adha On June 6 Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has announced that Kurman Ait (Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice) would be celebrated on Friday, June 6, 2025, following an announcement by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Kyrgyz Republic. Recall that, last year, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan had announced that Kurman Ait would be celebrated in on Sunday, June 16, 2024, but as that date was a Sunday, the next working day would be declared a public holiday as well.
Maldives Rules-Out Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Extension Maldives President's Office Press Release (Male) The Office of the President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, has announced that no additional public holidays would be declared on account of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per Presidential Spokesperson, Heena Waleed, "government offices will only observe the holidays already scheduled" and "government offices will reopen on Tuesday, 10th June". Recall that, last March, President Muizzu had issued the Directive No. 6/2025 declaring the week of the 2025 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) as a government holiday, "to ensure employees can enjoy uninterrupted holidays and spend more time with their families during Eid al-Fitr".
Maldives Rules-Out Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Extension Maldives President's Office Press Release (Male) The Office of the President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, has announced that no additional public holidays would be declared on account of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per Presidential Spokesperson, Heena Waleed, "government offices will only observe the holidays already scheduled" and "government offices will reopen on Tuesday, 10th June". Recall that, last March, President Muizzu had issued the Directive No. 6/2025 declaring the week of the 2025 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) as a government holiday, "to ensure employees can enjoy uninterrupted holidays and spend more time with their families during Eid al-Fitr".
Nepal Declares May 29 Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the Nepalese Government had declared Thursday, May 29, 2025, as a public holiday on the occasion of the 18th Republic Day commemorating the establishment of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, officially declared on Jestha 15, 2065 BS (May 28, 2008). The declaration of Thursday, May 29, 2025, as a public holiday is in line with the gazetted list of official non-working public holidays in Nepal for the Nepalese year 2082 (April 2025-April 2026) which was issued by the Government of Nepal, in early March of this year.
Nepal Declares May 29 Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the Nepalese Government had declared Thursday, May 29, 2025, as a public holiday on the occasion of the 18th Republic Day commemorating the establishment of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, officially declared on Jestha 15, 2065 BS (May 28, 2008). The declaration of Thursday, May 29, 2025, as a public holiday is in line with the gazetted list of official non-working public holidays in Nepal for the Nepalese year 2082 (April 2025-April 2026) which was issued by the Government of Nepal, in early March of this year.
Taiwan Decrees Restoration and Extension of 4 Public Holidays Taiwan News (Taipei) The Taiwanese Presidential Office has issued a presidential decree promulgating the Implementation Act of Commemorative and Festival Days (紀念日及節日實施條例) legislation, passed earlier this month. Recall that, last February, the Kuomintang (KMT) had announced that it intended to give priority to promoting the Draft Regulations on the Implementation of Memorial Days and Holidays (紀念日及節日實施條例草案) with the aim of restoring the 7-day holiday (7天假) for workers. The seven-day entitlement refers to 7 annual public holidays which were removed in 2016 as part of labor law amendments that mandated moving to a two-day weekend for all workers. In December 2023, the then Kuomintang (KMT) Presidential candidate, Hou Yu-ih, had announced that he would bring back December 25 as a an annual public holiday in Taiwan if he won the then upcoming presidential election (this public holiday would not be related to Christmas, but to the anniversary of the adoption of a new Constitution on December 25, 1946). Finally, earlier this month, in a surprise legislative voting coalition, the Taiwanese Legislative Yuan passed the final reading of the Implementation Act of Commemorative and Festival Days legislation.
Taiwan Decrees Restoration and Extension of 4 Public Holidays Taiwan News (Taipei) The Taiwanese Presidential Office has issued a presidential decree promulgating the Implementation Act of Commemorative and Festival Days (紀念日及節日實施條例) legislation, passed earlier this month. Recall that, last February, the Kuomintang (KMT) had announced that it intended to give priority to promoting the Draft Regulations on the Implementation of Memorial Days and Holidays (紀念日及節日實施條例草案) with the aim of restoring the 7-day holiday (7天假) for workers. The seven-day entitlement refers to 7 annual public holidays which were removed in 2016 as part of labor law amendments that mandated moving to a two-day weekend for all workers. In December 2023, the then Kuomintang (KMT) Presidential candidate, Hou Yu-ih, had announced that he would bring back December 25 as a an annual public holiday in Taiwan if he won the then upcoming presidential election (this public holiday would not be related to Christmas, but to the anniversary of the adoption of a new Constitution on December 25, 1946). Finally, earlier this month, in a surprise legislative voting coalition, the Taiwanese Legislative Yuan passed the final reading of the Implementation Act of Commemorative and Festival Days legislation.
Algeria Announces Date Of 2025 Aïd el Adha Ministère des Affaires Religieuses et des Wakfs (Algiers) The Algerian ministère des Affaires religieuses et des Wakfs has announced that the first day of the month of Dhou el Hidja 1446 de l’Hégire will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. As per the aforementioned announcement, "Par conséquent, la fête de l’Aïd el Adha, sera célébrée le vendredi 6 juin 2025 dans tout le pays".
Algeria Announces Date Of 2025 Aïd el Adha Ministère des Affaires Religieuses et des Wakfs (Algiers) The Algerian ministère des Affaires religieuses et des Wakfs has announced that the first day of the month of Dhou el Hidja 1446 de l’Hégire will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. As per the aforementioned announcement, "Par conséquent, la fête de l’Aïd el Adha, sera célébrée le vendredi 6 juin 2025 dans tout le pays".
Benin Set To Declare June 6 Tabaski Public Holiday Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou) The Union Islamique du Bénin (UIB) has announced that the date of the upcoming Aïd al-Adha (aka. Tabaski or Feast of Sacrifice) would be Friday, June 6, 2025. As per the aforementioned communique 2025/0503/P-UIB/SG/SGA/SA, "L’Union Islamique du Bénin (UIB), conformément aux conclusions de la Commission nationale d’observation du croissant lunaire, a l’honneur d’informer l’ensemble des fidèles musulmans que le premier jour du mois sacré de Dhul Hijjah 1446 (Zoul Hidja) est établi au mercredi 28 mai 2025.", adding that "De ce fait, le jour de ‘Arafat, correspondant au 9 jour de Dhul Hijjah, sera observé le jeudi 5 juin 2025, et la fête de l’Aïd al-Adha (Tabaski) sera célébrée sur toute l’étendue du territoire national le vendredi 6 juin 2025, Inch’Allah.". We soon expect an official communique by Benin's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Adidjatou A. Mathys, confirming the above.
Benin Set To Declare June 6 Tabaski Public Holiday Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou) The Union Islamique du Bénin (UIB) has announced that the date of the upcoming Aïd al-Adha (aka. Tabaski or Feast of Sacrifice) would be Friday, June 6, 2025. As per the aforementioned communique 2025/0503/P-UIB/SG/SGA/SA, "L’Union Islamique du Bénin (UIB), conformément aux conclusions de la Commission nationale d’observation du croissant lunaire, a l’honneur d’informer l’ensemble des fidèles musulmans que le premier jour du mois sacré de Dhul Hijjah 1446 (Zoul Hidja) est établi au mercredi 28 mai 2025.", adding that "De ce fait, le jour de ‘Arafat, correspondant au 9 jour de Dhul Hijjah, sera observé le jeudi 5 juin 2025, et la fête de l’Aïd al-Adha (Tabaski) sera célébrée sur toute l’étendue du territoire national le vendredi 6 juin 2025, Inch’Allah.". We soon expect an official communique by Benin's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Adidjatou A. Mathys, confirming the above.
Chandigarh Declares May 30 Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Arjan Dev Ji Public Holiday Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) The Administration of the Government of India's Union Territory of Chandigarh has announced a public holiday on Friday, May 30, 2025, to mark Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Arjan Dev Ji. As such, all government offices, schools, and other educational institutions in the Union Territory will remain closed on this day. The aforementioned thus partially amends the list of 2025 public holidays in India's Union Territory of Chandigarh, as published in the December 2024 vide Notification No.6/1/1-IH(I)-2024/18285.
Chandigarh Declares May 30 Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Arjan Dev Ji Public Holiday Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) The Administration of the Government of India's Union Territory of Chandigarh has announced a public holiday on Friday, May 30, 2025, to mark Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Arjan Dev Ji. As such, all government offices, schools, and other educational institutions in the Union Territory will remain closed on this day. The aforementioned thus partially amends the list of 2025 public holidays in India's Union Territory of Chandigarh, as published in the December 2024 vide Notification No.6/1/1-IH(I)-2024/18285.
Gabon Declares May 29 Public Holiday Gouvernement de la République Gabonaise (Libreville) Gabon's ministère du Travail, du Plein Emploi et du Dialogue social has announced that Thursday, May 29, 2025, would be a public holiday in the Gabon on account of Ascension Day. As per the aforementioned communique, "La journée du jeudi 29 mai 2025, correspondant lela célébration de l'Ascension, a été officiellement déclarée fériée, chômée et payée sur l’ensemble du territoire gabonais", in line with the "dispositions du décret nooo/27/PR/MTEFP du 29 juin 1998, modifié par le décret n°000484/PR/MTE du 26 mai 2004, qui encadrent le régime des jours fériés en République gabonaise".
Gabon Declares May 29 Public Holiday Gouvernement de la République Gabonaise (Libreville) Gabon's ministère du Travail, du Plein Emploi et du Dialogue social has announced that Thursday, May 29, 2025, would be a public holiday in the Gabon on account of Ascension Day. As per the aforementioned communique, "La journée du jeudi 29 mai 2025, correspondant lela célébration de l'Ascension, a été officiellement déclarée fériée, chômée et payée sur l’ensemble du territoire gabonais", in line with the "dispositions du décret nooo/27/PR/MTEFP du 29 juin 1998, modifié par le décret n°000484/PR/MTE du 26 mai 2004, qui encadrent le régime des jours fériés en République gabonaise".
Kenya Declares June 6 Idd-ul-Adha Public Holiday Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has issued a special gazette notice announcing that the date of the upcoming annual non-working public holiday for Idd-ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) in Kenya would be Friday, June 6, 2025. As per the aforementioned announcement, "It is notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 2(1) of the Public Holidays Act, declares Friday, June 6, 2025, shall be a public holiday to mark Eid-Al-Adha".
Kenya Declares June 6 Idd-ul-Adha Public Holiday Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has issued a special gazette notice announcing that the date of the upcoming annual non-working public holiday for Idd-ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) in Kenya would be Friday, June 6, 2025. As per the aforementioned announcement, "It is notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 2(1) of the Public Holidays Act, declares Friday, June 6, 2025, shall be a public holiday to mark Eid-Al-Adha".
Mongolia Declares June 11 Buddha Day Public Holiday Montsame Agency (Ulaanbaatar) The Cabinet of the Government of Mongolia announced that the upcoming Buddha Day public holiday would be observed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Recall that, in the autumn of 2019, the Mongolian Parliamentary State Structure Standing Committee had backed a draft bill, presented by MP D.Oyunkhorol, to declare Buddha Day (Vesak) as a new annual non-working public holiday in Mongolia. And, in late 2019, the Mongolian Parliament approved amendments to the law on public holidays of Mongolia, whereby Buddha Day, celebrating the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha, will be a new annual public holiday in Mongolia, beginning on June 5, 2020. Initially, Mongolian media reports had pegged this new Buddha Day public holiday, if approved, as occurring for the first time on May 7, 2020, but at the time, we noted, in our post of October 23, 2019, that we felt that June 5, 2020, was more likely, if based on the Tögs Buyant Mongolian lunar calendar, rather than the simplistic "Day of the Full Moon in the month of May" rule mentioned in these same media reports.
Mongolia Declares June 11 Buddha Day Public Holiday Montsame Agency (Ulaanbaatar) The Cabinet of the Government of Mongolia announced that the upcoming Buddha Day public holiday would be observed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Recall that, in the autumn of 2019, the Mongolian Parliamentary State Structure Standing Committee had backed a draft bill, presented by MP D.Oyunkhorol, to declare Buddha Day (Vesak) as a new annual non-working public holiday in Mongolia. And, in late 2019, the Mongolian Parliament approved amendments to the law on public holidays of Mongolia, whereby Buddha Day, celebrating the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha, will be a new annual public holiday in Mongolia, beginning on June 5, 2020. Initially, Mongolian media reports had pegged this new Buddha Day public holiday, if approved, as occurring for the first time on May 7, 2020, but at the time, we noted, in our post of October 23, 2019, that we felt that June 5, 2020, was more likely, if based on the Tögs Buyant Mongolian lunar calendar, rather than the simplistic "Day of the Full Moon in the month of May" rule mentioned in these same media reports.
Morocco Declares Aïd Al-Adha On June 7 Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat) Earlier tonight, the ministère des Habous et des Affaires islamiques of the government of Morocco has announced that it had not succeeded in observing the crescent Moon and therefore that Saturday, June 7, 2025, would be the date of the upcoming Aïd Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) in Morocco. Note that a differential exists between the non-working public holidays in Morocco for the public sector, and the non-working public holidays in Morocco for the private sector. Decree No. 2.00.166 of May 10, 2000 amending and supplementing Decree No. 2.77.169 of February 28, 1977 specifies that religious holidays give rise to 2 public holidays for administrations, businesses and the civil service. On the other hand, Decree No. 2.04.426 stipulates that for private companies only one day of paid leave is provided. The employer is therefore not obliged to grant the second day, unless otherwise stipulated in a collective agreement. In practice, banks, as well as multinationals, grant two days of paid leave.
Morocco Declares Aïd Al-Adha On June 7 Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat) Earlier tonight, the ministère des Habous et des Affaires islamiques of the government of Morocco has announced that it had not succeeded in observing the crescent Moon and therefore that Saturday, June 7, 2025, would be the date of the upcoming Aïd Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) in Morocco. Note that a differential exists between the non-working public holidays in Morocco for the public sector, and the non-working public holidays in Morocco for the private sector. Decree No. 2.00.166 of May 10, 2000 amending and supplementing Decree No. 2.77.169 of February 28, 1977 specifies that religious holidays give rise to 2 public holidays for administrations, businesses and the civil service. On the other hand, Decree No. 2.04.426 stipulates that for private companies only one day of paid leave is provided. The employer is therefore not obliged to grant the second day, unless otherwise stipulated in a collective agreement. In practice, banks, as well as multinationals, grant two days of paid leave.
Oman Announces 2025 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Oman News Agency (Muscat) Oman's Ministry of Labour has announced that, as per the Royal directives of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, public holidays would be observed by "employees of the State’s Administrative Apparatus and other legal entities, as well as establishments of the private sector" from Thursday, June 5, until Monday, June 9, 2025, inclusively, adding that the extra day is due to "the first day of Eid falling on a Friday". Ever since late 2008, contrary to most other Gulf States, Oman has been observing the same Eid public holidays for both the private and public sectors, with the UAE joining it in March 2019, when it announced similar public holidays for both the private and public sectors beginning with the calendar year 2019.
Oman Announces 2025 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Oman News Agency (Muscat) Oman's Ministry of Labour has announced that, as per the Royal directives of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, public holidays would be observed by "employees of the State’s Administrative Apparatus and other legal entities, as well as establishments of the private sector" from Thursday, June 5, until Monday, June 9, 2025, inclusively, adding that the extra day is due to "the first day of Eid falling on a Friday". Ever since late 2008, contrary to most other Gulf States, Oman has been observing the same Eid public holidays for both the private and public sectors, with the UAE joining it in March 2019, when it announced similar public holidays for both the private and public sectors beginning with the calendar year 2019.
Sarawak Extends 2025 Agong Public Holiday Again Bernama News Agency (Kuching) The State Secretary of the Malaysian State of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, has announced that June 4, 2025, would be an additional public holiday for public servants. As per that statement, "The Sarawak government has agreed to declare June 4, 2025 (Wednesday) as a public holiday for the Sarawak civil service, including Sarawak statutory bodies and Sarawak local authorities, in view of the overlapping celebration of Gawai Dayak and the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday". Federal civil servants were covered by a subsequent statement by the Sarawak Federal Secretary, Datuk Ahmad Nadzri Mohd Hassan, "In accordance with the letter declaring an additional public holiday declaration from the Sarawak State Secretary dated May 26, 2025 in relation to the above matter, it is hereby notified that June 4, 2025 (Wednesday) is also an additional public holiday for the federal civil service, including federal statutory bodies, in Sarawak". Last January, we had reported that the then recently-released Sarawak Government calendar for 2025 once again listed a day in lieu public holiday due to the Agong’s Birthday and the second day of the Gawai Dayak falling on the same date, as was done last year. However, recall that, last year, the state director of the Labour Department of Malaysia's State of Sarawak, Awang Raduan Awang Omar, had clarified that the Sarawak Labour Ordinance does not provide for compulsory substitution for any public holiday that falls on another public holiday, as was the case on June 3, 2024. As per that statement, "In order to comply with the provisions of Section 104 (1) and subject to the provisions in the contract of service, the employers may grant another day as a paid holiday in substitution of that public holiday".
Sarawak Extends 2025 Agong Public Holiday Again Bernama News Agency (Kuching) The State Secretary of the Malaysian State of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, has announced that June 4, 2025, would be an additional public holiday for public servants. As per that statement, "The Sarawak government has agreed to declare June 4, 2025 (Wednesday) as a public holiday for the Sarawak civil service, including Sarawak statutory bodies and Sarawak local authorities, in view of the overlapping celebration of Gawai Dayak and the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday". Federal civil servants were covered by a subsequent statement by the Sarawak Federal Secretary, Datuk Ahmad Nadzri Mohd Hassan, "In accordance with the letter declaring an additional public holiday declaration from the Sarawak State Secretary dated May 26, 2025 in relation to the above matter, it is hereby notified that June 4, 2025 (Wednesday) is also an additional public holiday for the federal civil service, including federal statutory bodies, in Sarawak". Last January, we had reported that the then recently-released Sarawak Government calendar for 2025 once again listed a day in lieu public holiday due to the Agong’s Birthday and the second day of the Gawai Dayak falling on the same date, as was done last year. However, recall that, last year, the state director of the Labour Department of Malaysia's State of Sarawak, Awang Raduan Awang Omar, had clarified that the Sarawak Labour Ordinance does not provide for compulsory substitution for any public holiday that falls on another public holiday, as was the case on June 3, 2024. As per that statement, "In order to comply with the provisions of Section 104 (1) and subject to the provisions in the contract of service, the employers may grant another day as a paid holiday in substitution of that public holiday".
Saudi Arabia Announces Eid Al Adha Public Holidays Saudi Press Agency (SPA) Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has confirmed that the crescent moon of the month Dhu Al Hijjah had been sighted earlier tonight, meaning that the Eid Al Adha will be observed on Friday, June 6, 2025. Subsequently, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) issued an official statement announcing 4 days of Eid Al Adha public holidays for the private and non-profit sectors, "from Thursday, June 5, which will be the Arafah Day, ..., until Sunday, June 8.", adding that "Normal work will resume from Monday, June 9". In past years, the Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha public sector holidays would often last between 12 and 15 days but, in January 2024, the Saudi Council of Ministers decreed that in the future the government public holidays for Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha would each last "a minimum of 4 days and a maximum of 5 days".
Saudi Arabia Announces Eid Al Adha Public Holidays Saudi Press Agency (SPA) Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has confirmed that the crescent moon of the month Dhu Al Hijjah had been sighted earlier tonight, meaning that the Eid Al Adha will be observed on Friday, June 6, 2025. Subsequently, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) issued an official statement announcing 4 days of Eid Al Adha public holidays for the private and non-profit sectors, "from Thursday, June 5, which will be the Arafah Day, ..., until Sunday, June 8.", adding that "Normal work will resume from Monday, June 9". In past years, the Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha public sector holidays would often last between 12 and 15 days but, in January 2024, the Saudi Council of Ministers decreed that in the future the government public holidays for Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha would each last "a minimum of 4 days and a maximum of 5 days".
Tunisian Aïd El-Idha June 6 Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) The government of Tunisia, following a communique by the Cabinet of the Great Mufti of the Republic, has announced that the first day of the month of Dhou al Hijja 1446 will be Wednesday, May 28, 2025, and therefore that the upcoming Aïd El-Idha (Feast of Sacrifice) would be observed on Friday, June 6, 2025. As usual we expect the upcoming Aïd El-Idha public holidays to last 2 days, with a third day for the public sector.
Tunisian Aïd El-Idha June 6 Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) The government of Tunisia, following a communique by the Cabinet of the Great Mufti of the Republic, has announced that the first day of the month of Dhou al Hijja 1446 will be Wednesday, May 28, 2025, and therefore that the upcoming Aïd El-Idha (Feast of Sacrifice) would be observed on Friday, June 6, 2025. As usual we expect the upcoming Aïd El-Idha public holidays to last 2 days, with a third day for the public sector.
Benin Declares May 29th 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.013/MTFP/DC/SGM/DGT/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Thursday, May 29th, 2025, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of the Christian feast of the Ascension. As per the aforementioned communique, "Le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique communique. Dans le cadre de la célébration de la fête de l’Ascension, et conformément aux dispositions de la loi n° 90-019 du 27 juillet 1990 fixant les fêtes légales en République du Bénin, la journée du jeudi 29 mai 2025, Jour de l’Ascension, est fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l’étendue du Territoire National.". Recall that, in 2024, Minister Mathys had similarly issued the communique No.005/MTFP/DC/SGM/DGT/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Thursday, May 9th, 2024, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of the then upcoming Ascension.
Benin Declares May 29th 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.013/MTFP/DC/SGM/DGT/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Thursday, May 29th, 2025, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of the Christian feast of the Ascension. As per the aforementioned communique, "Le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique communique. Dans le cadre de la célébration de la fête de l’Ascension, et conformément aux dispositions de la loi n° 90-019 du 27 juillet 1990 fixant les fêtes légales en République du Bénin, la journée du jeudi 29 mai 2025, Jour de l’Ascension, est fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l’étendue du Territoire National.". Recall that, in 2024, Minister Mathys had similarly issued the communique No.005/MTFP/DC/SGM/DGT/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Thursday, May 9th, 2024, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of the then upcoming Ascension.
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.
Ivory Coast Declares May 29 Public Holiday Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan) The ministre de l’Emploi et de la Protection Sociale of the Ivory Coast, Adama Kamara, has declared Thursday, May 29, 2025, as a public holiday for the upcoming Ascension. As per the aforementioned communique No.1364/ MEPS/CAB-00/ DGT/agc, "Le Ministre de l’Emploi et de la Protection Sociale porte à la connaissance des populations vivant en Côte d’Ivoire qu’en application du décret No. 2011-371 du 04 novembre 2011, modifiant et complétant l’article 2 du décret n° 96-205 du 07 mars 1996 déterminant la liste et le régime des jours fériés, le jeudi 29 mai 2025, jour de l’Ascension, est déclaré férié et chômé sur toute l’étendue du territoire national.", adding that "Par ailleurs, pour les signataires de la Convention Collective Interprofessionnelle du 20 juillet 1977 et conformément aux dispositions de l’article 64 de ladite convention, le jour de ladite fête est déclaré jour férié, chômé et payé.".
Ivory Coast Declares May 29 Public Holiday Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan) The ministre de l’Emploi et de la Protection Sociale of the Ivory Coast, Adama Kamara, has declared Thursday, May 29, 2025, as a public holiday for the upcoming Ascension. As per the aforementioned communique No.1364/ MEPS/CAB-00/ DGT/agc, "Le Ministre de l’Emploi et de la Protection Sociale porte à la connaissance des populations vivant en Côte d’Ivoire qu’en application du décret No. 2011-371 du 04 novembre 2011, modifiant et complétant l’article 2 du décret n° 96-205 du 07 mars 1996 déterminant la liste et le régime des jours fériés, le jeudi 29 mai 2025, jour de l’Ascension, est déclaré férié et chômé sur toute l’étendue du territoire national.", adding that "Par ailleurs, pour les signataires de la Convention Collective Interprofessionnelle du 20 juillet 1977 et conformément aux dispositions de l’article 64 de ladite convention, le jour de ladite fête est déclaré jour férié, chômé et payé.".
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 26, 2025, 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 Liberation Day.
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 26, 2025, 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 Liberation Day.
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.
