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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".
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
