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Latvia Announces 2026 Public Holidays The Welfare Ministry of the Government of Latvia (Riga) The Ministry of Welfare of the government of Latvia has announced a proposal to move 2 working days in 2026 and hence declare Friday, January 2, 2026, and Monday, June 22, 2026, as one-off bridge public holidays. As per the aforementioned announcement, in compensation for these 2 one-off bridge public holidays, Saturday, January 17, and Saturday, June 27, 2026, would be declared as working Saturdays. Recall that, last year, the Latvian Ministry of Welfare had similarly released a draft list of 2025 public holidays in which the working day status of Friday, May 2, and Monday, November 17, was shifted to nearby Saturdays, as has been the practice for over 15 years, with very few exceptions (2011, 2016, and 2022). The government's decision applies to public administration bodies financed from the state budget and their employees, for whom a five-day working week is established from Monday to Friday. For municipal and private enterprises and organizations, the transfer of working days is advisory. The current Lavian Labor Code stipulates that the Cabinet of Ministers must declare such bridge public holidays before July 1st of the preceding year. Recall that a 2020 survey by the Latvian Ministry of the Economy, showed a support of almost 95 percent for the declaration of bridge holidays, compensated by working Saturdays.
Latvia Announces 2026 Public Holidays The Welfare Ministry of the Government of Latvia (Riga) The Ministry of Welfare of the government of Latvia has announced a proposal to move 2 working days in 2026 and hence declare Friday, January 2, 2026, and Monday, June 22, 2026, as one-off bridge public holidays. As per the aforementioned announcement, in compensation for these 2 one-off bridge public holidays, Saturday, January 17, and Saturday, June 27, 2026, would be declared as working Saturdays. Recall that, last year, the Latvian Ministry of Welfare had similarly released a draft list of 2025 public holidays in which the working day status of Friday, May 2, and Monday, November 17, was shifted to nearby Saturdays, as has been the practice for over 15 years, with very few exceptions (2011, 2016, and 2022). The government's decision applies to public administration bodies financed from the state budget and their employees, for whom a five-day working week is established from Monday to Friday. For municipal and private enterprises and organizations, the transfer of working days is advisory. The current Lavian Labor Code stipulates that the Cabinet of Ministers must declare such bridge public holidays before July 1st of the preceding year. Recall that a 2020 survey by the Latvian Ministry of the Economy, showed a support of almost 95 percent for the declaration of bridge holidays, compensated by working Saturdays.
Mongolian Danshig Naadam Festival June 27-29 Montsame Agency (Ulaanbaatar) The Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025 cultural and religious festival of the Mongols, will be celebrated on June 27-29, 2025, at Khui Doloon Khudag on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar City. The Danshig Naadam is not to be confused with the Naadam National Day public holiday that will be held in a month.
Mongolian Danshig Naadam Festival June 27-29 Montsame Agency (Ulaanbaatar) The Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025 cultural and religious festival of the Mongols, will be celebrated on June 27-29, 2025, at Khui Doloon Khudag on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar City. The Danshig Naadam is not to be confused with the Naadam National Day public holiday that will be held in a month.
Madhesh Province June 11 Kabir Das Jayanti Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Ministry of Home, Communications, and Law of the Government of the Madhesh Province of Nepal has issued a press release confirming that tomorrow would be a one-off public holiday in observance of Kabir Das Jayanti. Recall that, early last month, the same Ministry of Home, Communications, and Law had declared Tuesday, May 6, 2025, and Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as public holidays to celebrate Janaki Nawami (Sita Jayanti) and Kabir Das Jayanti, respectively. In early March 2023, the Nepalese federal government cabinet decided that provincial governments could add up to six public holidays a year to the national list of Nepalese public holidays released by the federal government, with the Federal Ministry of Home Affairs deciding the regional public holidays to be observed in the Kathmandu valley.
Madhesh Province June 11 Kabir Das Jayanti Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Ministry of Home, Communications, and Law of the Government of the Madhesh Province of Nepal has issued a press release confirming that tomorrow would be a one-off public holiday in observance of Kabir Das Jayanti. Recall that, early last month, the same Ministry of Home, Communications, and Law had declared Tuesday, May 6, 2025, and Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as public holidays to celebrate Janaki Nawami (Sita Jayanti) and Kabir Das Jayanti, respectively. In early March 2023, the Nepalese federal government cabinet decided that provincial governments could add up to six public holidays a year to the national list of Nepalese public holidays released by the federal government, with the Federal Ministry of Home Affairs deciding the regional public holidays to be observed in the Kathmandu valley.
South Korea Revises Public Holidays Shop Closures Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) The new South Korean government of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has introduced legislation to reinstate the mandatory closure of large supermarkets on public holidays, which was scaled back or abolished under the previous government. The aforementioned bill is currently under review by a parliamentary subcommittee and is expected to pass the plenary session soon, after which it will be promulgated and implemented.
South Korea Revises Public Holidays Shop Closures Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) The new South Korean government of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has introduced legislation to reinstate the mandatory closure of large supermarkets on public holidays, which was scaled back or abolished under the previous government. The aforementioned bill is currently under review by a parliamentary subcommittee and is expected to pass the plenary session soon, after which it will be promulgated and implemented.
Kenya Rules-Out June 25 Public Holiday Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenyan Government Spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, dismissed the suggestion that the government of President Ruto declare a public holiday on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to commemorate the Gen Z victims of last year’s anti-Finance Bill protests. The proposed June 25 public holiday had been led by a political alliance led by Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i.
Kenya Rules-Out June 25 Public Holiday Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenyan Government Spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, dismissed the suggestion that the government of President Ruto declare a public holiday on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to commemorate the Gen Z victims of last year’s anti-Finance Bill protests. The proposed June 25 public holiday had been led by a political alliance led by Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i.
Philippines House Votes 6-Year Barangay Elections Interval Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (Manila) The Philippines House of Representatives has passed on third and final reading House Bill 11287, which proposes to extend the term of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to six years. The aforementioned bill, which was approved at the committee level, last December, would amend Section 42 of Republic Act No. 7160 to hold the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections by the second Monday of May 2029, instead of in October 2026. Note that a conflicting Senate Bill (SB) 2816, had its third and final reading in January, and would set the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections every 4 years apart, most likely on the last Monday of October, as was the case from 2007 to 2013. Normally, the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections should occur every 3 years, and have usually been accompanied by the declaration of a one-off public holiday. However, over the past decade, these elections have often been rescheduled. The 2018 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections were supposed to be held in late 2016, but were twice postponed, once to 2017 and a second time to 2018. Then in September 2019, three panels of the Philippines Senate approved moving the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections from May 2020 to May 2023. Eventually, the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections were held on October 30, 2023.
Philippines House Votes 6-Year Barangay Elections Interval Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (Manila) The Philippines House of Representatives has passed on third and final reading House Bill 11287, which proposes to extend the term of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to six years. The aforementioned bill, which was approved at the committee level, last December, would amend Section 42 of Republic Act No. 7160 to hold the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections by the second Monday of May 2029, instead of in October 2026. Note that a conflicting Senate Bill (SB) 2816, had its third and final reading in January, and would set the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections every 4 years apart, most likely on the last Monday of October, as was the case from 2007 to 2013. Normally, the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections should occur every 3 years, and have usually been accompanied by the declaration of a one-off public holiday. However, over the past decade, these elections have often been rescheduled. The 2018 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections were supposed to be held in late 2016, but were twice postponed, once to 2017 and a second time to 2018. Then in September 2019, three panels of the Philippines Senate approved moving the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections from May 2020 to May 2023. Eventually, the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections were held on October 30, 2023.
Western Australia Considering Public Holidays Shake-Up Western Australia Department of Labour Relations and Commerce (Perth) The Premier of the State of Western Australia, Roger Cook, has indicated that WA's public holidays could soon be realigned with those observed on the east coast, potentially as early as next year, and that that review may also introduce an additional public holiday. Mentioned as on the shortlist for date changes are: WA Day, the King's Birthday, and Labour Day. Recall that, last November, Premier Cook, had already indicated that he was open to the idea of moving the Western Australia Day public holiday closer to summer, stating that "I think it makes sense to explore how we might better align the date of the WA Day public holiday, particularly to coincide with our warmer months around summer", and adding that "I am open to reviewing the date of the public holiday in the future, as part of broader reforms that look at maximising any economic benefits". Originally called Foundation Day until 2011, WA Day is observed on the first Monday of winter, and for the past few years, that date has seen heavy rains.
Western Australia Considering Public Holidays Shake-Up Western Australia Department of Labour Relations and Commerce (Perth) The Premier of the State of Western Australia, Roger Cook, has indicated that WA's public holidays could soon be realigned with those observed on the east coast, potentially as early as next year, and that that review may also introduce an additional public holiday. Mentioned as on the shortlist for date changes are: WA Day, the King's Birthday, and Labour Day. Recall that, last November, Premier Cook, had already indicated that he was open to the idea of moving the Western Australia Day public holiday closer to summer, stating that "I think it makes sense to explore how we might better align the date of the WA Day public holiday, particularly to coincide with our warmer months around summer", and adding that "I am open to reviewing the date of the public holiday in the future, as part of broader reforms that look at maximising any economic benefits". Originally called Foundation Day until 2011, WA Day is observed on the first Monday of winter, and for the past few years, that date has seen heavy rains.
Ghana Rules-Out June 9 Public Holiday Ghana Government Portal (Accra) Ghana's Ministry of the Interior has issued a press statement clarifying that Monday, June 9, 2025, was not a public holiday. As per the aforementioned social media statement on X, "Please be informed that tomorrow, Monday, June 9, 2025 is not a public holiday.". Recall that, late last month, Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-mubarak, had 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".
Ghana Rules-Out June 9 Public Holiday Ghana Government Portal (Accra) Ghana's Ministry of the Interior has issued a press statement clarifying that Monday, June 9, 2025, was not a public holiday. As per the aforementioned social media statement on X, "Please be informed that tomorrow, Monday, June 9, 2025 is not a public holiday.". Recall that, late last month, Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-mubarak, had 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".
Guinea Conakry Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Until June 10 Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Ministère du Travail et de la Fonction Publique has issued a communique declaring Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10, 2025, as public holidays in Guinea Conakry on account of the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), which was observed on Friday, June 6, 2025. As per the aforementioned statement, signed by the Directeur Général de la Fonction Publique, Karamba Guirassy, "A l’occasion de la commémoration de la fête de Tabaski, le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction publique porte à la connaissance des Travailleuses, Travailleurs et Agents des services public, mixte et privé que les journées du lundi 9 juin et mardi 10 juin 2025, sont exceptionnellement déclarées fériées, chômées et payées sur toute l’étendue du Territoire National.".
Guinea Conakry Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Until June 10 Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Ministère du Travail et de la Fonction Publique has issued a communique declaring Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10, 2025, as public holidays in Guinea Conakry on account of the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), which was observed on Friday, June 6, 2025. As per the aforementioned statement, signed by the Directeur Général de la Fonction Publique, Karamba Guirassy, "A l’occasion de la commémoration de la fête de Tabaski, le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction publique porte à la connaissance des Travailleuses, Travailleurs et Agents des services public, mixte et privé que les journées du lundi 9 juin et mardi 10 juin 2025, sont exceptionnellement déclarées fériées, chômées et payées sur toute l’étendue du Territoire National.".
Nigeria Declares June 12 Democracy Day Public Holiday The Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) Earlier today, the Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of the Interior, Magdalene Ajani has issued a statement, on behalf of the Minister of the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, as a non-working public holiday throughout Nigeria "to honour the 2025 Democracy Day celebration" and "26 years of uninterrupted civil rule". Until 2019, June 12 had often been declared ad hoc by many Nigerian states as a regional state public holiday. But, in June 2018, President Buhari announced that, effective from 2019, Nigerian Democracy Day would be marked every June 12, instead of May 29 which had been declared as a non-working public holiday in Nigeria in preceding years.
Nigeria Declares June 12 Democracy Day Public Holiday The Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) Earlier today, the Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of the Interior, Magdalene Ajani has issued a statement, on behalf of the Minister of the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, as a non-working public holiday throughout Nigeria "to honour the 2025 Democracy Day celebration" and "26 years of uninterrupted civil rule". Until 2019, June 12 had often been declared ad hoc by many Nigerian states as a regional state public holiday. But, in June 2018, President Buhari announced that, effective from 2019, Nigerian Democracy Day would be marked every June 12, instead of May 29 which had been declared as a non-working public holiday in Nigeria in preceding years.
Solomon Islands Declare June 13 King’s Birthday Public Holiday Solomon Islands Government Communication Unit (Honiara) The Solomon Islands Government House has issued a communique announcing that the public holiday to commemorate the King’s 76th Birthday would be observed on Friday, June 13, 2025. Recall that, last year, the Ministry of Public Service had similarly issued a communique declaring that Friday, June 14, 2024, would be the date of the 2024 King's Birthday, and therefore a public holiday in the Solomon Islands, adding that "all public officers are expected to resume normal duties on Monday, 17th June 2024".
Solomon Islands Declare June 13 King’s Birthday Public Holiday Solomon Islands Government Communication Unit (Honiara) The Solomon Islands Government House has issued a communique announcing that the public holiday to commemorate the King’s 76th Birthday would be observed on Friday, June 13, 2025. Recall that, last year, the Ministry of Public Service had similarly issued a communique declaring that Friday, June 14, 2024, would be the date of the 2024 King's Birthday, and therefore a public holiday in the Solomon Islands, adding that "all public officers are expected to resume normal duties on Monday, 17th June 2024".
Suriname Governing Coalition Rules-Out Restoration Of February 25 Public Holiday Kabinet van de President van de Republiek Suriname (Paramarimbo) Suriname's new governing coalition NPS-NDP has announced that they have no plans to restore the February 25 public holiday canceled by the previous administration. In 2011, the Council of Ministers of Suriname had declared February 25, which had been a public holiday in Suriname from 1981 to 1987, as a public holiday again, beginning in 2011. But, at the beginning of 2020, Suriname's then new Minister of the Interior, Bronto Somohardjo, had personally opined that cancelling the February 25, public holiday might be a good idea. The Council of Ministers' decision to cancel the February 25, Dag van Bevrijding en Vernieuwing was then announced in early February 2021, and on February 21, 2021, Suriname's Minister of the Interior, Bronto Somohardjo, announced that he had signed a decree, published in the Official Gazette no. 26, which mandated that effective from 2021, the February 25, Dag van Bevrijding en Vernieuwing, would no longer be a public holiday in Suriname ("Celebrating a day when democratic principles have been shattered should never be celebrated by a society in which there are different opinions about these events").
Suriname Governing Coalition Rules-Out Restoration Of February 25 Public Holiday Kabinet van de President van de Republiek Suriname (Paramarimbo) Suriname's new governing coalition NPS-NDP has announced that they have no plans to restore the February 25 public holiday canceled by the previous administration. In 2011, the Council of Ministers of Suriname had declared February 25, which had been a public holiday in Suriname from 1981 to 1987, as a public holiday again, beginning in 2011. But, at the beginning of 2020, Suriname's then new Minister of the Interior, Bronto Somohardjo, had personally opined that cancelling the February 25, public holiday might be a good idea. The Council of Ministers' decision to cancel the February 25, Dag van Bevrijding en Vernieuwing was then announced in early February 2021, and on February 21, 2021, Suriname's Minister of the Interior, Bronto Somohardjo, announced that he had signed a decree, published in the Official Gazette no. 26, which mandated that effective from 2021, the February 25, Dag van Bevrijding en Vernieuwing, would no longer be a public holiday in Suriname ("Celebrating a day when democratic principles have been shattered should never be celebrated by a society in which there are different opinions about these events").
Nepal Declares Eid al-Adha Public Holiday On June 7 Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The spokesperson for Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, Ram Chandra Tiwari, has announced that the government of Nepal had decided to declare the upcoming's Bakar Eid (aka Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice) as a public holiday, to be observed on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Recall that, in last February's list of B.S. 2082 public holidays in Nepal (वि.सं. २०८२ सालको बैंक बिदाको सूची), the 2025 Eid al-Adha was listed a public holiday for Muslims only. On some occasions, such as in 2024, 2022, 2020, and 2019, the Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha public holidays were promoted to fully national public holidays at the last minute. However, Nepal has observed a one-day weekend on Saturdays, for decades, apart for 2 brief intervals, in 2000-2001, and in the spring of 2022, when a two-day weekend was tried briefly.
Nepal Declares Eid al-Adha Public Holiday On June 7 Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The spokesperson for Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, Ram Chandra Tiwari, has announced that the government of Nepal had decided to declare the upcoming's Bakar Eid (aka Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice) as a public holiday, to be observed on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Recall that, in last February's list of B.S. 2082 public holidays in Nepal (वि.सं. २०८२ सालको बैंक बिदाको सूची), the 2025 Eid al-Adha was listed a public holiday for Muslims only. On some occasions, such as in 2024, 2022, 2020, and 2019, the Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha public holidays were promoted to fully national public holidays at the last minute. However, Nepal has observed a one-day weekend on Saturdays, for decades, apart for 2 brief intervals, in 2000-2001, and in the spring of 2022, when a two-day weekend was tried briefly.
Queensland Mulls New Queensland Day Public Holiday The Courier-Mail (Brisbane) At the presentation of the 2025 Queensland's best of the best revealed, the Premier of the Australian state of Queensland, David Crisafulli, has refused to rule-out the addition of Queensland Day as a new annual public holiday, with the possible concomitant cancellation of the King's Birthday as a public holiday in Queensland. Recall that, in 2011, the Queensland government had amended the state public holidays law so that, beginning in 2012, the Queen's Birthday non-working public holiday would be moved from the 2nd Monday in June to the 1st Monday in October, while on the same occasion, a one-off public holiday for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee would be observed in June 2012 in Queensland. But, a year later, Queensland Attorney-General, Jarrod Bleijie, announced a further amendment of the Queensland state public holidays legislation which would see the return of the Queen's Birthday public holiday to its pre-2012 date, and a move of the Labor Day public holiday to October, would take effect in 2013.
Queensland Mulls New Queensland Day Public Holiday The Courier-Mail (Brisbane) At the presentation of the 2025 Queensland's best of the best revealed, the Premier of the Australian state of Queensland, David Crisafulli, has refused to rule-out the addition of Queensland Day as a new annual public holiday, with the possible concomitant cancellation of the King's Birthday as a public holiday in Queensland. Recall that, in 2011, the Queensland government had amended the state public holidays law so that, beginning in 2012, the Queen's Birthday non-working public holiday would be moved from the 2nd Monday in June to the 1st Monday in October, while on the same occasion, a one-off public holiday for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee would be observed in June 2012 in Queensland. But, a year later, Queensland Attorney-General, Jarrod Bleijie, announced a further amendment of the Queensland state public holidays legislation which would see the return of the Queen's Birthday public holiday to its pre-2012 date, and a move of the Labor Day public holiday to October, would take effect in 2013.
Tonga Declares October 26 Public Holiday Tonga Ministry of Information and Communications (Nuku'alofa) Tonga's Prime Minister, Aisake Eke, has announced that his government had declared October 26, 2025, as a one-off public holiday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the appearance of a cross at the Free Wesleyan Church in Pangai, Ha‘apai.
Tonga Declares October 26 Public Holiday Tonga Ministry of Information and Communications (Nuku'alofa) Tonga's Prime Minister, Aisake Eke, has announced that his government had declared October 26, 2025, as a one-off public holiday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the appearance of a cross at the Free Wesleyan Church in Pangai, Ha‘apai.
Kerala Moves Bakrid Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Chief Minister of the Government of India's state of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, has announced that Saturday, June 7, 2025, would be a public holiday in observance of Bakrid (aka Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice), instead of the previously-announced date of June 6. As per the aforementioned announcement, the updated holiday date "will apply to all government offices, public sector undertakings, educational institutions including professional colleges, and institutions governed by the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881". The change of date of the upcoming Bakrid public holiday thus amends the list of 2025 public holidays in Kerala as contained in the vide notification G. O. (P) No. 35/2024/GAD, signed by the Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor, K. R. Jyothilal, of last October.
Kerala Moves Bakrid Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Chief Minister of the Government of India's state of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, has announced that Saturday, June 7, 2025, would be a public holiday in observance of Bakrid (aka Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice), instead of the previously-announced date of June 6. As per the aforementioned announcement, the updated holiday date "will apply to all government offices, public sector undertakings, educational institutions including professional colleges, and institutions governed by the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881". The change of date of the upcoming Bakrid public holiday thus amends the list of 2025 public holidays in Kerala as contained in the vide notification G. O. (P) No. 35/2024/GAD, signed by the Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor, K. R. Jyothilal, of last October.
Malawi Declares June 9 Eid Ul Adha Public Holiday Government of the Republic of Malawi (Lilongwe) Earlier today, Malawi's Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, announced that President Lazarus Chakwera had declared Monday, June 9, 2025, as a public holiday in observance of Eid Ul Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice).
Malawi Declares June 9 Eid Ul Adha Public Holiday Government of the Republic of Malawi (Lilongwe) Earlier today, Malawi's Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, announced that President Lazarus Chakwera had declared Monday, June 9, 2025, as a public holiday in observance of Eid Ul Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice).
Morocco Extends Aïd al-Adha Bank Holidays Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat) The Professional Association of Moroccan Banks (GPBM) has announced that Monday, June 9, 2025, will be an exceptional holiday for all employees of banking institutions in the Kingdom, to mark the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays. Recall that, last week, the Moroccan government had decided to extend the upcoming Aïd al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public sector holidays with the addition of Monday, June 9, 2025, as an additional public sector holiday. At the time we mentioned that , in 2024, the Groupement Professionnel des Banques du Maroc (GPBM) had also announced that Friday, April 12, 2024, would also be an additional bank holiday in Morocco, following a similar Government decision, and that we expected Monday, June 9, 2025, to be declared an additional bank holiday in Morocco.
Morocco Extends Aïd al-Adha Bank Holidays Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat) The Professional Association of Moroccan Banks (GPBM) has announced that Monday, June 9, 2025, will be an exceptional holiday for all employees of banking institutions in the Kingdom, to mark the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays. Recall that, last week, the Moroccan government had decided to extend the upcoming Aïd al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public sector holidays with the addition of Monday, June 9, 2025, as an additional public sector holiday. At the time we mentioned that , in 2024, the Groupement Professionnel des Banques du Maroc (GPBM) had also announced that Friday, April 12, 2024, would also be an additional bank holiday in Morocco, following a similar Government decision, and that we expected Monday, June 9, 2025, to be declared an additional bank holiday in Morocco.
Mozambique Declares Eid-Ul-Adhá Public Sector Holiday Agencia de Informção de Moçambique (Maputo) Mozambique's Minister of Labor, Gender and Social Action, Ivete Alane, has granted a one-off sectorial non-working public sector holiday on Friday, June 6, 2025, "to all workers in the public and private sectors who profess the Muslim religion, on the occasion of the celebration of Eid-Ul-Adhá". The aforementioned declaration of a June 6 public holiday is in line with paragraph 2 of article 5 of Decree nº 7/2015, of June 3rd, in which Mozambique's Labour Code gives the Minister of Labour the authority to declare one-off public holidays, as she recently did, declaring a public sector holiday for Good Friday on April 18, 2025, and a public sector holiday for the End of Ramadan on March 31, 2025.
Mozambique Declares Eid-Ul-Adhá Public Sector Holiday Agencia de Informção de Moçambique (Maputo) Mozambique's Minister of Labor, Gender and Social Action, Ivete Alane, has granted a one-off sectorial non-working public sector holiday on Friday, June 6, 2025, "to all workers in the public and private sectors who profess the Muslim religion, on the occasion of the celebration of Eid-Ul-Adhá". The aforementioned declaration of a June 6 public holiday is in line with paragraph 2 of article 5 of Decree nº 7/2015, of June 3rd, in which Mozambique's Labour Code gives the Minister of Labour the authority to declare one-off public holidays, as she recently did, declaring a public sector holiday for Good Friday on April 18, 2025, and a public sector holiday for the End of Ramadan on March 31, 2025.
Sierra Leone Declares June 6 Eid-Ul-Adha Public Holiday State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, announced that Friday, June 6, 2025, had been declared as a public holiday in Sierra Leone to mark Eid-Ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned public notice, "The General Public is hereby informed that the Feast of Eid-Ul-Adha will be observed on friday 6th June 2025. Accordingly, Friday 6th June 2025 will be a public holiday nationwide".
Sierra Leone Declares June 6 Eid-Ul-Adha Public Holiday State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, announced that Friday, June 6, 2025, had been declared as a public holiday in Sierra Leone to mark Eid-Ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned public notice, "The General Public is hereby informed that the Feast of Eid-Ul-Adha will be observed on friday 6th June 2025. Accordingly, Friday 6th June 2025 will be a public holiday nationwide".
Uganda Eid al-Adha Public Holiday June 6 Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Public Service of Uganda, Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire, has announced that the Government had officially declared Friday, June 6, 2025, a public holiday in observance of Eid Al-Adhuha (the feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned statement, "The Honorable Minister of Public Service informs the general public that tomorrow Friday 6th June 2025 is Eid-Al-Adhuha (‘Festival of Sacrifice) and will be observed as a Public Holiday throughout Uganda".
Uganda Eid al-Adha Public Holiday June 6 Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Public Service of Uganda, Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire, has announced that the Government had officially declared Friday, June 6, 2025, a public holiday in observance of Eid Al-Adhuha (the feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned statement, "The Honorable Minister of Public Service informs the general public that tomorrow Friday 6th June 2025 is Eid-Al-Adhuha (‘Festival of Sacrifice) and will be observed as a Public Holiday throughout Uganda".
Burkina Faso Tabaski Public Holiday June 6 Ministère du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (Ouagadougou) The Ministère de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de la Protection Sociale of Burkina Faso has issued an official communiqué declaring Friday, June 6, 2025, as public holiday in Burkina Faso on account of the upcoming Tabaski (Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned communique, "this decision is based on Article 2 of Law No. 079-2015/CNT of November 23, 2015, which regulates legal holidays and historical events in Burkina Faso". Recall that, last week, the Fédération des associations islamiques du Burkina (FAIB) had announced that the upcoming Tabaski would be observed on Friday, June 6, 2026, in Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso Tabaski Public Holiday June 6 Ministère du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (Ouagadougou) The Ministère de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de la Protection Sociale of Burkina Faso has issued an official communiqué declaring Friday, June 6, 2025, as public holiday in Burkina Faso on account of the upcoming Tabaski (Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned communique, "this decision is based on Article 2 of Law No. 079-2015/CNT of November 23, 2015, which regulates legal holidays and historical events in Burkina Faso". Recall that, last week, the Fédération des associations islamiques du Burkina (FAIB) had announced that the upcoming Tabaski would be observed on Friday, June 6, 2026, in Burkina Faso.
Dominican Republic Votes To Amend Public Holidays Law Ministerio de Trabajo República Dominicana (Santo Domingo) The Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic has approved on first reading a bill amending Articles 2 and 4 of Law 139-97, by setting as unmovable January 21, the Feast of Our Lady of La Altagracia; January 26, the Birthday of Juan Pablo Duarte; February 27, National Independence Day; August 16, Restoration of the Republic Day; September 24, Mercedes Day; and December 25, Christmas Day. The bill will return to the agenda next Tuesday for possible approval on second reading. Articles 1-2-4 of the Ley No. 139-97 mediante la cual los días feriados del calendario que coincidan con los días martes y miércoles, jueves o viernes serán trasladados de fecha used to move mid-week public holidays to adjoin a weekend. But, currently, after many court rulings and legislative initiatives, most of the contents of the Ley No. 139-97 have been removed and its scope does not, or no longer, cover the following public holidays; January 1st, January 21, February 27, August 16, September 24, and December 25.
Dominican Republic Votes To Amend Public Holidays Law Ministerio de Trabajo República Dominicana (Santo Domingo) The Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic has approved on first reading a bill amending Articles 2 and 4 of Law 139-97, by setting as unmovable January 21, the Feast of Our Lady of La Altagracia; January 26, the Birthday of Juan Pablo Duarte; February 27, National Independence Day; August 16, Restoration of the Republic Day; September 24, Mercedes Day; and December 25, Christmas Day. The bill will return to the agenda next Tuesday for possible approval on second reading. Articles 1-2-4 of the Ley No. 139-97 mediante la cual los días feriados del calendario que coincidan con los días martes y miércoles, jueves o viernes serán trasladados de fecha used to move mid-week public holidays to adjoin a weekend. But, currently, after many court rulings and legislative initiatives, most of the contents of the Ley No. 139-97 have been removed and its scope does not, or no longer, cover the following public holidays; January 1st, January 21, February 27, August 16, September 24, and December 25.
