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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, "the decision was taken after consultations with religious authorities and temple committees, including the Mukti Mandap of Puri". 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, "the decision was taken after consultations with religious authorities and temple committees, including the Mukti Mandap of Puri". 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.
Kazakhstan Days In Lieu Public Holidays Update Electronic government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) More information is coming out about the contents of Majilis deputy Kenzhegul Seitzhan's proposal to the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, regarding a reform to the transfer of days off (days in lieu and bridge holidays). Deputy Seitzhan proposes approving the schedule of transfers of days off for two years in advance, for example, now approving the transfer of days off until the end of 2027, hence "allowing businesses to make long-term plans, and Kazakhstanis to plan vacations and family events in advance". Recall that, for the moment, the Government of Kazakhstan has not decided on the declaration of any bridge holidays and compensatory working Saturdays in 2025, as is customary "in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 85 of the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and for the rational use of working time", apart from last November's announcement by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population that "the day off from Sunday, January 5, 2025, is transferred to Friday, January 3, 2025". And, in 2024, the decision to move the day off from May 4, 2024 (Saturday) to May 8 (Wednesday) 2024 was made only 17 days in advance.
Kazakhstan Days In Lieu Public Holidays Update Electronic government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) More information is coming out about the contents of Majilis deputy Kenzhegul Seitzhan's proposal to the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, regarding a reform to the transfer of days off (days in lieu and bridge holidays). Deputy Seitzhan proposes approving the schedule of transfers of days off for two years in advance, for example, now approving the transfer of days off until the end of 2027, hence "allowing businesses to make long-term plans, and Kazakhstanis to plan vacations and family events in advance". Recall that, for the moment, the Government of Kazakhstan has not decided on the declaration of any bridge holidays and compensatory working Saturdays in 2025, as is customary "in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 85 of the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and for the rational use of working time", apart from last November's announcement by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population that "the day off from Sunday, January 5, 2025, is transferred to Friday, January 3, 2025". And, in 2024, the decision to move the day off from May 4, 2024 (Saturday) to May 8 (Wednesday) 2024 was made only 17 days in advance.
Vanuatu Parliament Moves to Cancel Six Provincial Public Holidays Government of Vanuatu (Port Vila) A motion to cancel the 6 provincial public holidays, observed since independence in 1980, has gained support in Vanuatu's Parliament. As per the current version of the Public Holidays Amendment Act No. 2025, all national public holidays would be retained in compensation for the cancellation of Vanuatu's 6 provincial public holidays. In addition, the practice of declaring a day in lieu public holiday on the Monday after a weekend public holiday would also stop. Recall that, last March, Vanuatu's Prime Minister's Office (PMO) had announced that, as part of its 100-day plan, one of its priorities would be to reduce the number of annual public holidays to improve the public sector's efficiency, as well as reviewing the issue of what happens when a public holiday fall on a weekend. Vanuatu's current government was formed following the recent snap elections held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, a date which was declared a one-off public holiday.
Vanuatu Parliament Moves to Cancel Six Provincial Public Holidays Government of Vanuatu (Port Vila) A motion to cancel the 6 provincial public holidays, observed since independence in 1980, has gained support in Vanuatu's Parliament. As per the current version of the Public Holidays Amendment Act No. 2025, all national public holidays would be retained in compensation for the cancellation of Vanuatu's 6 provincial public holidays. In addition, the practice of declaring a day in lieu public holiday on the Monday after a weekend public holiday would also stop. Recall that, last March, Vanuatu's Prime Minister's Office (PMO) had announced that, as part of its 100-day plan, one of its priorities would be to reduce the number of annual public holidays to improve the public sector's efficiency, as well as reviewing the issue of what happens when a public holiday fall on a weekend. Vanuatu's current government was formed following the recent snap elections held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, a date which was declared a one-off public holiday.
Yemen Declares May 22 Public Holiday Yemen News Agency (SABA) Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development has announced to all employees of state administrative units, the public sector, and the mixed sector, based on Law No. 2 of 2000, Article No. 3, Paragraph No. 4, regarding official holidays and vacations, that "next Thursday, 24 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1446 AH (22 May 2025), will be an official holiday in observance of the 35th National Day of the Republic of Yemen".
Yemen Declares May 22 Public Holiday Yemen News Agency (SABA) Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development has announced to all employees of state administrative units, the public sector, and the mixed sector, based on Law No. 2 of 2000, Article No. 3, Paragraph No. 4, regarding official holidays and vacations, that "next Thursday, 24 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1446 AH (22 May 2025), will be an official holiday in observance of the 35th National Day of the Republic of Yemen".
Andalucia 2026 Public Holidays Gazetted Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Andalucía (BOJA) The recently-announced list of annual non-working public holidays in Spain's Autonomous Region of Andalucia for the calendar year 2026, the "Decreto 101/2025, de 14 de mayo, de la Comunidad Autónoma de Andalucía, por el que se determina el calendario de Fiestas Laborales de la Comunidad Autónoma de Andalucía para el año 2026." has been gazetted in the Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Andalucía (BOJA de 19 de mayo de 2025). As mentioned when we recently posted the news that the 2026 calendario laboral of Andalucia had been announced, many Spanish regions gazette their calendario laboral months after announcing its contents, but Andalucia usually gazettes its calendario laboral soon after announcing the dates of the regional public holidays for the coming year (less than a week later, in the present case).
Andalucia 2026 Public Holidays Gazetted Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Andalucía (BOJA) The recently-announced list of annual non-working public holidays in Spain's Autonomous Region of Andalucia for the calendar year 2026, the "Decreto 101/2025, de 14 de mayo, de la Comunidad Autónoma de Andalucía, por el que se determina el calendario de Fiestas Laborales de la Comunidad Autónoma de Andalucía para el año 2026." has been gazetted in the Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Andalucía (BOJA de 19 de mayo de 2025). As mentioned when we recently posted the news that the 2026 calendario laboral of Andalucia had been announced, many Spanish regions gazette their calendario laboral months after announcing its contents, but Andalucia usually gazettes its calendario laboral soon after announcing the dates of the regional public holidays for the coming year (less than a week later, in the present case).
Pakistan Declares Youm-e-Takbeer Public Holiday Again Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Federal government of Pakistan has announced that Wednesday, May 28, 2025, would be a public holiday in Pakistan in observance of Youm-e-Takbeer. Recall that, last May, Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, 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) 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 Declares Youm-e-Takbeer Public Holiday Again Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Federal government of Pakistan has announced that Wednesday, May 28, 2025, would be a public holiday in Pakistan in observance of Youm-e-Takbeer. Recall that, last May, Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, 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) 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.
Qatar Overhauls Annual Public Holidays Qatari News Agency (QNA) Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has approved the recent Cabinet decision overhauling the list of annual public holidays observed by ministries, government agencies, public bodies and institutions. The aforementioned Cabinet decision specifies the beginning and ending dates of future Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays. It also specifies that "if there is a single working day in between two official holidays, then it would also be included in the holidays" and that "if the weekend falls between any of these celebrations, then it will also be included in the official holiday". Recall that the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), banks, and financial institutions working under the supervision of QCB and Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), observe bank holidays dates as specified independently by the Governor of Qatar's Central Bank. Since 1999, Qatari weekends are Friday-Saturday.
Qatar Overhauls Annual Public Holidays Qatari News Agency (QNA) Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has approved the recent Cabinet decision overhauling the list of annual public holidays observed by ministries, government agencies, public bodies and institutions. The aforementioned Cabinet decision specifies the beginning and ending dates of future Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays. It also specifies that "if there is a single working day in between two official holidays, then it would also be included in the holidays" and that "if the weekend falls between any of these celebrations, then it will also be included in the official holiday". Recall that the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), banks, and financial institutions working under the supervision of QCB and Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), observe bank holidays dates as specified independently by the Governor of Qatar's Central Bank. Since 1999, Qatari weekends are Friday-Saturday.
