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Argentina Decrees Change In Day In Lieu Public Holidays Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires) The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has signed the Decreto 614/2025 (FERIADOS NACIONALES TRASLADABLES) which implements new criteria for moving national holidays, allowing already movable public holidays that fall on Saturdays or Sundays, to be moved to the preceding Friday or the following Monday, thus filling a legal gap in Law 27,399, which regulates national holidays but does not specify what to do in cases when movable public holidays fall on weekends. The Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers will be the implementing authority for this law, including the decision to postpone or not each of the holidays affected by the measure, and on what date to reschedule them.
Argentina Decrees Change In Day In Lieu Public Holidays Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires) The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has signed the Decreto 614/2025 (FERIADOS NACIONALES TRASLADABLES) which implements new criteria for moving national holidays, allowing already movable public holidays that fall on Saturdays or Sundays, to be moved to the preceding Friday or the following Monday, thus filling a legal gap in Law 27,399, which regulates national holidays but does not specify what to do in cases when movable public holidays fall on weekends. The Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers will be the implementing authority for this law, including the decision to postpone or not each of the holidays affected by the measure, and on what date to reschedule them.
Ceuta Announces 2026 Public Holidays Boletín Oficial de la Ciudad de Ceuta (BOCCE) The Governing Council of Spain's autonomous region of Ceuta (Ciudad Autónoma de Ceuta) has announced the list of 2026 regional public holidays in Ceuta. The regional public holidays that will be observed in Ceute in 2026 are; May 27 (Feast of the Sacrifice), August 5 (Our Lady of Africa) and September 2 (Ceuta Day). As per Alberto Gaitán, Ceuta's Minister of the Presidency and Government, June 13 (Saint Anthony's Day) and the End of Ramadan will be proposed as the 2 local holidays to be observed by Ceuta as a municipality. The end of Ramadan and the Feast of Sacrifice have been regional public holidays in Ceuta since 2022. In neighboring Melilla, the Feast of the Sacrifice has been a regional public holiday since 2017, when the feast of Saint Joseph was replaced by Feast of the Sacrifice as a regional public holiday.
Ceuta Announces 2026 Public Holidays Boletín Oficial de la Ciudad de Ceuta (BOCCE) The Governing Council of Spain's autonomous region of Ceuta (Ciudad Autónoma de Ceuta) has announced the list of 2026 regional public holidays in Ceuta. The regional public holidays that will be observed in Ceute in 2026 are; May 27 (Feast of the Sacrifice), August 5 (Our Lady of Africa) and September 2 (Ceuta Day). As per Alberto Gaitán, Ceuta's Minister of the Presidency and Government, June 13 (Saint Anthony's Day) and the End of Ramadan will be proposed as the 2 local holidays to be observed by Ceuta as a municipality. The end of Ramadan and the Feast of Sacrifice have been regional public holidays in Ceuta since 2022. In neighboring Melilla, the Feast of the Sacrifice has been a regional public holiday since 2017, when the feast of Saint Joseph was replaced by Feast of the Sacrifice as a regional public holiday.
Iraq Declares September 4 Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The Iraqi General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers has announced that "Thursday, September 4, 2025, will be a public holiday to mark the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday". For its part, though, the Kurdistan Regional Government’s official calendar still lists Friday, September 5, 2025, as the date of Rabi’ al-Awwal 12. Recall that, in last November's list of non-working public holidays in Iraq for the calendar year 2025 (عطل البنك المركزي العراقي لعام 2025 إضافة إلى أيام الجمع والسبت), the Central Bank of Iraq had listed a bank holiday marking the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday on September 5, 2025. Otherwise, the aforementioned announcement is in line with last spring's amended Law On Official Holidays, which was signed by Iraq's President, Abdullatif Rashid, and established 12 national holidays and 13 additional holidays for minority religious group.
Iraq Declares September 4 Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The Iraqi General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers has announced that "Thursday, September 4, 2025, will be a public holiday to mark the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday". For its part, though, the Kurdistan Regional Government’s official calendar still lists Friday, September 5, 2025, as the date of Rabi’ al-Awwal 12. Recall that, in last November's list of non-working public holidays in Iraq for the calendar year 2025 (عطل البنك المركزي العراقي لعام 2025 إضافة إلى أيام الجمع والسبت), the Central Bank of Iraq had listed a bank holiday marking the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday on September 5, 2025. Otherwise, the aforementioned announcement is in line with last spring's amended Law On Official Holidays, which was signed by Iraq's President, Abdullatif Rashid, and established 12 national holidays and 13 additional holidays for minority religious group.
Madhya Pradesh Extends Scope Of Ganesh Chaturthi Public Holiday Government of Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal) The Government of India's State of Madhya Pradesh has declared a public holiday on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, on account of Ganesh Chaturthi, and to be observed by all government offices, educational institutions, and other state establishments. Recall that, at the beginning of this month, the Government of Madhya Pradesh had declared Wednesday, August 27, 2025, as a public holiday in Bhopal, for all government offices, schools, colleges and educational institutions, on account of Ganesh Chaturthi. Today's announcement thus fully amends the terms of the Government vide Notification 357 of last December which specified the annual list of non-working public holidays in India's state of Madhya Pradesh for the calendar year 2025, and in which Ganesh Chaturthi was listed as an optional holiday only.
Madhya Pradesh Extends Scope Of Ganesh Chaturthi Public Holiday Government of Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal) The Government of India's State of Madhya Pradesh has declared a public holiday on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, on account of Ganesh Chaturthi, and to be observed by all government offices, educational institutions, and other state establishments. Recall that, at the beginning of this month, the Government of Madhya Pradesh had declared Wednesday, August 27, 2025, as a public holiday in Bhopal, for all government offices, schools, colleges and educational institutions, on account of Ganesh Chaturthi. Today's announcement thus fully amends the terms of the Government vide Notification 357 of last December which specified the annual list of non-working public holidays in India's state of Madhya Pradesh for the calendar year 2025, and in which Ganesh Chaturthi was listed as an optional holiday only.
Odisha Extends Nuakhai Public Holiday Government of Odisha (Bhubaneswar) The Revenue and Disaster Management Department of the Government of the Indian state of Odisha has declared Friday, August 29, 2025, as an additional public holiday to link-up the August 28 Nuakhai public holiday with the subsequent weekend. As per the aforementioned vide notification, "this holiday shall be applicable to, all government offices, revenue and magisterial courts (executive) in the state of Odisha", adding that, in compensation, Saturday, September 13, 2025, will be a regular working day in the offices of the Government of Odisha. The aforementioned announcement thus partially amends the terms of the Government vide notification RDM-Reg-Misc-0013-2024-39068/R-D.M, released last November by the same Revenue and Disaster Management Department of the Government of Odisha, and which listed 2025 Odisha public holidays. Recall that, last year, the Chief Minister of the Government of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, issued an official notification declaring an additional public holiday for all government offices, magisterial courts, and educational institutions, on Monday, September 9, 2024, due to Nuakhai falling on a Sunday in 2024.
Odisha Extends Nuakhai Public Holiday Government of Odisha (Bhubaneswar) The Revenue and Disaster Management Department of the Government of the Indian state of Odisha has declared Friday, August 29, 2025, as an additional public holiday to link-up the August 28 Nuakhai public holiday with the subsequent weekend. As per the aforementioned vide notification, "this holiday shall be applicable to, all government offices, revenue and magisterial courts (executive) in the state of Odisha", adding that, in compensation, Saturday, September 13, 2025, will be a regular working day in the offices of the Government of Odisha. The aforementioned announcement thus partially amends the terms of the Government vide notification RDM-Reg-Misc-0013-2024-39068/R-D.M, released last November by the same Revenue and Disaster Management Department of the Government of Odisha, and which listed 2025 Odisha public holidays. Recall that, last year, the Chief Minister of the Government of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, issued an official notification declaring an additional public holiday for all government offices, magisterial courts, and educational institutions, on Monday, September 9, 2024, due to Nuakhai falling on a Sunday in 2024.
Paraguay Lower House Approves Executive Public Holidays Legislation Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN) Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies has approved the proyecto de ley que determina los feriados nacionales de la República del Paraguay, se establecen los feriados móviles y se faculta al poder ejecutivo a instituir otros feriados en situaciones especiales, establishing movable holidays, and empowering the Executive Branch to institute other holidays in special situations. The aforementioned bill will be sent to the Executive Branch for promulgation. Late last month, the Committee on Culture and Education of Paraguay's National Congress had approved the proyecto de ley que determina los feriados nacionales de la República del Paraguay, establishing movable holidays, and empowering the Executive Branch to institute other holidays in special situations, and the Senate approved it on July 31st. The aforementioned bill would give legal authority to the president to declare up to three non-permanent holidays per year, in special situations such as sporting events, historical anniversaries, or to promote domestic tourism and national trade, if both houses of Congress approve it. The Ley 1723 del 29 de junio de 2001 (Que Autoriza Al Poder Ejecutivo A Trasladar Los Feriados Nacionales Al Dia Lunes) gives the president of Paraguay the authority to move any, or all, mid-week public holidays to a nearby Monday (except New Year, Independence Day, día de La Virgen de Caacupé, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday).
Paraguay Lower House Approves Executive Public Holidays Legislation Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN) Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies has approved the proyecto de ley que determina los feriados nacionales de la República del Paraguay, se establecen los feriados móviles y se faculta al poder ejecutivo a instituir otros feriados en situaciones especiales, establishing movable holidays, and empowering the Executive Branch to institute other holidays in special situations. The aforementioned bill will be sent to the Executive Branch for promulgation. Late last month, the Committee on Culture and Education of Paraguay's National Congress had approved the proyecto de ley que determina los feriados nacionales de la República del Paraguay, establishing movable holidays, and empowering the Executive Branch to institute other holidays in special situations, and the Senate approved it on July 31st. The aforementioned bill would give legal authority to the president to declare up to three non-permanent holidays per year, in special situations such as sporting events, historical anniversaries, or to promote domestic tourism and national trade, if both houses of Congress approve it. The Ley 1723 del 29 de junio de 2001 (Que Autoriza Al Poder Ejecutivo A Trasladar Los Feriados Nacionales Al Dia Lunes) gives the president of Paraguay the authority to move any, or all, mid-week public holidays to a nearby Monday (except New Year, Independence Day, día de La Virgen de Caacupé, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday).
UAE Announces Date Of Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday Emirates News Agency (WAM) The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), for private sector employees, and the Federal Authority For Government Human Resources (for the public sector), have announced that as per Resolution No. 27 of April 2024, Friday, September 5, 2025, would be marked as a public holiday to honour Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday. Recall, however, that since January 1, 2022, the UAE observes a Saturday-Sunday weekend "to better align its economy with global markets" and that, as per the Resolution No. 27 of April 2024, "With the exception of Eid Holidays, the Cabinet may by a resolution postpone any of the aforementioned public holidays in Article (1) of this Resolution to the beginning or end of the week".
UAE Announces Date Of Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday Emirates News Agency (WAM) The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), for private sector employees, and the Federal Authority For Government Human Resources (for the public sector), have announced that as per Resolution No. 27 of April 2024, Friday, September 5, 2025, would be marked as a public holiday to honour Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday. Recall, however, that since January 1, 2022, the UAE observes a Saturday-Sunday weekend "to better align its economy with global markets" and that, as per the Resolution No. 27 of April 2024, "With the exception of Eid Holidays, the Cabinet may by a resolution postpone any of the aforementioned public holidays in Article (1) of this Resolution to the beginning or end of the week".
Egypt Declares Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Public Holiday On September 4 The Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt (Cairo) Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has issued a decree declaring Thursday, September 4, 2025, as an official paid public holiday for Al-Mawlid Al-Nabawi (Prophet Muhammad's birthday), for "employees in ministries, government departments, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, and state-owned enterprises". Since 2020, the Egyptian government moves most mid-week public holidays, except for Eid El-Fitr, Eid El-Adha, and Coptic Christmas, to the nearest Thursday. But in the present case, this does not seem to have been necessary.
Egypt Declares Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Public Holiday On September 4 The Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt (Cairo) Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has issued a decree declaring Thursday, September 4, 2025, as an official paid public holiday for Al-Mawlid Al-Nabawi (Prophet Muhammad's birthday), for "employees in ministries, government departments, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, and state-owned enterprises". Since 2020, the Egyptian government moves most mid-week public holidays, except for Eid El-Fitr, Eid El-Adha, and Coptic Christmas, to the nearest Thursday. But in the present case, this does not seem to have been necessary.
Georgia Extends Mariamoba Public Holiday The Administration of the President of Georgia (Tbilisi) The Government of Georgia has issued a decree, signed by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, which extends the upcoming Mariamoba (Dormition of the Mother of God) public holiday by declaring the next day, Friday, August 29, 2025, as a one-off bridge public holiday.
Georgia Extends Mariamoba Public Holiday The Administration of the President of Georgia (Tbilisi) The Government of Georgia has issued a decree, signed by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, which extends the upcoming Mariamoba (Dormition of the Mother of God) public holiday by declaring the next day, Friday, August 29, 2025, as a one-off bridge public holiday.
Kenya Declares August 27 As Katiba Day Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenyan President, William Ruto, has issued a presidential proclamation stating that "27th August, 2025, and every 27th Day in the Month of August forever thereafter shall be observed as Katiba Day in commemoration of the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010" all the while adding that "Katiba Day shall remain a working day". In contrast to today's proclamation, the government of Kenya had declared Friday, August 27, 2010, as a one-off public holiday "to give Kenyans time to witness the promulgation of the new Constitution". And, the date of the preceding constitutional referendum, Wednesday, August 4, 2010, was also declared a one-off public holiday by then Kenyan President, Mwai Kibaki, "to allow Kenyans to fully take part at the referendum on the draft law".
Kenya Declares August 27 As Katiba Day Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenyan President, William Ruto, has issued a presidential proclamation stating that "27th August, 2025, and every 27th Day in the Month of August forever thereafter shall be observed as Katiba Day in commemoration of the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010" all the while adding that "Katiba Day shall remain a working day". In contrast to today's proclamation, the government of Kenya had declared Friday, August 27, 2010, as a one-off public holiday "to give Kenyans time to witness the promulgation of the new Constitution". And, the date of the preceding constitutional referendum, Wednesday, August 4, 2010, was also declared a one-off public holiday by then Kenyan President, Mwai Kibaki, "to allow Kenyans to fully take part at the referendum on the draft law".
UAE Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday Still Not Announced Emirates News Agency (WAM) Over this past weekend, many news outlets in the UAE announced that, as per the "UAE's astronomy centre", the month of Rabi Al Awwal would begin on August 25 meaning that "the date for the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) will fall on Friday, September 5". Setting the date of the Prophet's Birthday public holiday on September 5th would be a day later than other GCC countries and would represent a marked departure from past years. In any event, no official announcement has yet been made, either by the UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), for private sector employees, or the Federal Authority For Government Human Resources, for the public sector. Recall, however, that since January 1, 2022, the UAE observes a Saturday-Sunday weekend "to better align its economy with global markets" and that, as per the April 2024 Resolution No. 27, "With the exception of Eid Holidays, the Cabinet may by a resolution postpone any of the aforementioned public holidays in Article (1) of this Resolution to the beginning or end of the week".
UAE Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday Still Not Announced Emirates News Agency (WAM) Over this past weekend, many news outlets in the UAE announced that, as per the "UAE's astronomy centre", the month of Rabi Al Awwal would begin on August 25 meaning that "the date for the 12th day of Rabi Al Awwal, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) will fall on Friday, September 5". Setting the date of the Prophet's Birthday public holiday on September 5th would be a day later than other GCC countries and would represent a marked departure from past years. In any event, no official announcement has yet been made, either by the UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), for private sector employees, or the Federal Authority For Government Human Resources, for the public sector. Recall, however, that since January 1, 2022, the UAE observes a Saturday-Sunday weekend "to better align its economy with global markets" and that, as per the April 2024 Resolution No. 27, "With the exception of Eid Holidays, the Cabinet may by a resolution postpone any of the aforementioned public holidays in Article (1) of this Resolution to the beginning or end of the week".
Bangladesh Prophet's Birthday September 6 Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Earlier tonight, following a meeting of Bangladesh's National Moon-Sighting Committee at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, the National Moon Sighting Committee announced that the Eid-e-Miladunnabi, commemorating the birth and demise anniversary of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), would be observed across Bangladesh on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Bangladesh Prophet's Birthday September 6 Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Earlier tonight, following a meeting of Bangladesh's National Moon-Sighting Committee at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, the National Moon Sighting Committee announced that the Eid-e-Miladunnabi, commemorating the birth and demise anniversary of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), would be observed across Bangladesh on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Jordan Public Holiday For Prophet Mohammad's Birthday September 16 Jordan News Agency Petra (Amman) Earlier today, Jordanian Prime Minister, Jafar Hassan, announced that the upcoming public holiday for Prophet Mohammad's birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) would be observed on Thursday, September 4, 2025, and that this suspension of work would apply to "all ministries, government departments, public institutions and bodies, public universities, municipalities, joint service councils the Greater Amman Municipality and government-owned companies". As usual, the above may seem to indicate that the announcement does not apply to the private sector. However, recall that, 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.". This clarification was reiterated by the Jordanian Ministry of Labour many times, since then, most recently in late May, June, and July 2024.
Jordan Public Holiday For Prophet Mohammad's Birthday September 16 Jordan News Agency Petra (Amman) Earlier today, Jordanian Prime Minister, Jafar Hassan, announced that the upcoming public holiday for Prophet Mohammad's birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) would be observed on Thursday, September 4, 2025, and that this suspension of work would apply to "all ministries, government departments, public institutions and bodies, public universities, municipalities, joint service councils the Greater Amman Municipality and government-owned companies". As usual, the above may seem to indicate that the announcement does not apply to the private sector. However, recall that, 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.". This clarification was reiterated by the Jordanian Ministry of Labour many times, since then, most recently in late May, June, and July 2024.
Mali Declares Prophet's Birthday and Baptism Public Holidays Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako) The Ministry of Religious Affairs, Worship and Customs of Mali has issued a press release announcing that, following deliberations of the National Commission for the Observation of the Moon, the lunar crescent marking the beginning of the month of Rabioul Awal (also known locally as Domba Kalo) had been sighted and therefore that that lunar month would begin on Monday, August 25, 2025. Consequently, and as per the aforementioned press release, the celebration of the Prophet's Birthday and the Prophet's Baptism public holidays, would be observed, respectively, on Friday, September 5, 2025 and Thursday, September 11, 2025, throughout the national territory. Recall that, last year, Mali's Government has declared Monday, September 23, 2024, the day after the Prophet's Baptism, as a public holiday, as per the aforementioned communique No. 2024-100017/ MTFPDS-SG, signed by the Secrétaire général du ministère, Mamadou Konta. The Loi n°05-40 du 22 juillet 2005 relative aux fêtes légales en République du Mali overhauled Mali's list of official non-working public holidays, most notably by adding a non-working public holiday for the Prophet's Baptism, making Mali the only country in the world to mark this date as a public holiday (although, last year, the Nigerian state of Kano did declare Monday, September 23, 2024, a state public holiday "to mark the 7th day of Maulud Nabiy, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad").
Mali Declares Prophet's Birthday and Baptism Public Holidays Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako) The Ministry of Religious Affairs, Worship and Customs of Mali has issued a press release announcing that, following deliberations of the National Commission for the Observation of the Moon, the lunar crescent marking the beginning of the month of Rabioul Awal (also known locally as Domba Kalo) had been sighted and therefore that that lunar month would begin on Monday, August 25, 2025. Consequently, and as per the aforementioned press release, the celebration of the Prophet's Birthday and the Prophet's Baptism public holidays, would be observed, respectively, on Friday, September 5, 2025 and Thursday, September 11, 2025, throughout the national territory. Recall that, last year, Mali's Government has declared Monday, September 23, 2024, the day after the Prophet's Baptism, as a public holiday, as per the aforementioned communique No. 2024-100017/ MTFPDS-SG, signed by the Secrétaire général du ministère, Mamadou Konta. The Loi n°05-40 du 22 juillet 2005 relative aux fêtes légales en République du Mali overhauled Mali's list of official non-working public holidays, most notably by adding a non-working public holiday for the Prophet's Baptism, making Mali the only country in the world to mark this date as a public holiday (although, last year, the Nigerian state of Kano did declare Monday, September 23, 2024, a state public holiday "to mark the 7th day of Maulud Nabiy, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad").
Oman Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday September 5 Oman News Agency (Muscat) Omani authorities have confirmed that the Moon crescent had not been sighted yesterday and therefore that Sunday, August 24, 2025, would be the last day of the month of Safar, which would mean that Oman's upcoming public holiday for the Prophet's birthday will fall on Friday, September 5, 2025. For more than a decade, contrary to most other Gulf States, Oman has observed the same Eid public holidays for both the private and public sectors.
Oman Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday September 5 Oman News Agency (Muscat) Omani authorities have confirmed that the Moon crescent had not been sighted yesterday and therefore that Sunday, August 24, 2025, would be the last day of the month of Safar, which would mean that Oman's upcoming public holiday for the Prophet's birthday will fall on Friday, September 5, 2025. For more than a decade, contrary to most other Gulf States, Oman has observed the same Eid public holidays for both the private and public sectors.
Pakistan Moves Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday To September 6 Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) Pakistan's Moon sighting committee, chaired by Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, at a meeting also attended by representatives from the Pakistan Meteorological Department, and the Ministry of Science and Technology, has announced that the Rabi-ul-Awwal moon had not been sighted anywhere in Pakistan and therefore that Eid Milad-un-Nabi (the Prophet's Birthday) would be celebrated on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The date of September 6 thus amends the list of 2025 public holidays in Pakistan, as announced in the Public and Optional Holidays for the calendar year 2025 published by the Federal Government of Pakistan, last December. Recall that, last year, the previously-announced date of September 16 was changed to September 17, thus amending the list of 2024 public holidays in Pakistan, as announced in December 2023.
Pakistan Moves Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday To September 6 Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) Pakistan's Moon sighting committee, chaired by Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, at a meeting also attended by representatives from the Pakistan Meteorological Department, and the Ministry of Science and Technology, has announced that the Rabi-ul-Awwal moon had not been sighted anywhere in Pakistan and therefore that Eid Milad-un-Nabi (the Prophet's Birthday) would be celebrated on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The date of September 6 thus amends the list of 2025 public holidays in Pakistan, as announced in the Public and Optional Holidays for the calendar year 2025 published by the Federal Government of Pakistan, last December. Recall that, last year, the previously-announced date of September 16 was changed to September 17, thus amending the list of 2024 public holidays in Pakistan, as announced in December 2023.
Senegal Announces Date Of Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar) The Senegalese commission d’observation du croissant lunaire (CONACOC) has announced that the lunar crescent had been sighted in several localities across the country and "Therefore, Monday, August 25, 2025 will be the first day of the lunar month of Rabbial awal or Gammou (Mawlid). Gammou will be celebrated on Thursday, September 4, 2025" (both dates being inconsistent with the Prophet's Birthday being observed on the 12th day of the lunar month of Rabbial awal). Recall that, over the years, the CONACOC has often announced Mulslim public holidays dates which differed from those announced by the the Coordination des Musulmans du Sénégal (CMS).
Senegal Announces Date Of Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar) The Senegalese commission d’observation du croissant lunaire (CONACOC) has announced that the lunar crescent had been sighted in several localities across the country and "Therefore, Monday, August 25, 2025 will be the first day of the lunar month of Rabbial awal or Gammou (Mawlid). Gammou will be celebrated on Thursday, September 4, 2025" (both dates being inconsistent with the Prophet's Birthday being observed on the 12th day of the lunar month of Rabbial awal). Recall that, over the years, the CONACOC has often announced Mulslim public holidays dates which differed from those announced by the the Coordination des Musulmans du Sénégal (CMS).
Tunisian Prophet Birthday Public Holiday September 4 Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) Tunisia's Mufti de la République, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, has announced that today would be the first day of the month of Rabia al-Awwal and that, consequently, the date for the upcoming fête du Mouled (the Prophet's Birthday) annual non-working public holiday of Tunisia, would be Thursday, September 4, 2025. Recall that weekends in Tunisia are Friday/Saturday.
Tunisian Prophet Birthday Public Holiday September 4 Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) Tunisia's Mufti de la République, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, has announced that today would be the first day of the month of Rabia al-Awwal and that, consequently, the date for the upcoming fête du Mouled (the Prophet's Birthday) annual non-working public holiday of Tunisia, would be Thursday, September 4, 2025. Recall that weekends in Tunisia are Friday/Saturday.
Morocco Declares September 5 As Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat) Earlier tonight, the ministère des Habous et des Affaires islamiques (Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs) of the government of Morocco has announced that it had not succeeded in observing the crescent Moon and therefore that the month of Rabie-I 1447 AH will begin on Monday, August 25, 2025, and that the celebration of Eid Al Mawlid Annabaoui will take place on Friday, September 5, 2025. Note that a differential exists between the non-working public holidays in Morocco for the public sector, and the non-working public holidays in Morocco for the private sector. Decree No. 2.00.166 of May 10, 2000 amending and supplementing Decree No. 2.77.169 of February 28, 1977 specifies that religious holidays give rise to 2 public holidays for administrations, businesses and the civil service. On the other hand, Decree No. 2.04.426 stipulates that for private companies only one day of paid leave is provided. The employer is therefore not obliged to grant the second day, unless otherwise stipulated in a collective agreement. In practice, banks, as well as multinationals, grant two days of paid leave.
Morocco Declares September 5 As Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat) Earlier tonight, the ministère des Habous et des Affaires islamiques (Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs) of the government of Morocco has announced that it had not succeeded in observing the crescent Moon and therefore that the month of Rabie-I 1447 AH will begin on Monday, August 25, 2025, and that the celebration of Eid Al Mawlid Annabaoui will take place on Friday, September 5, 2025. Note that a differential exists between the non-working public holidays in Morocco for the public sector, and the non-working public holidays in Morocco for the private sector. Decree No. 2.00.166 of May 10, 2000 amending and supplementing Decree No. 2.77.169 of February 28, 1977 specifies that religious holidays give rise to 2 public holidays for administrations, businesses and the civil service. On the other hand, Decree No. 2.04.426 stipulates that for private companies only one day of paid leave is provided. The employer is therefore not obliged to grant the second day, unless otherwise stipulated in a collective agreement. In practice, banks, as well as multinationals, grant two days of paid leave.
Assam BTC Cancels August 23 and 25 Public Sector Holidays Government of Assam (Guwahati) The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) has canceled the upcoming public holidays of August 23 and 25, 2025, in all offices under its jurisdiction, to ensure smooth administrative functioning during the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections. Today's announcement thus slightly amends last December's vide notification No.E-221561/347 containing the list of public holidays in Assam for 2025.
Assam BTC Cancels August 23 and 25 Public Sector Holidays Government of Assam (Guwahati) The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) has canceled the upcoming public holidays of August 23 and 25, 2025, in all offices under its jurisdiction, to ensure smooth administrative functioning during the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections. Today's announcement thus slightly amends last December's vide notification No.E-221561/347 containing the list of public holidays in Assam for 2025.
Liberia Declares National Flag Day Public Holidays On August 24-25 Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Monrovia) The President of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a proclamation declaring Sunday, August 24, 2025, as a public holiday to be observed throughout the Republic of Liberia on account of National Flag Day. As per the aforementioned proclamation, "National Flag Day is to be observed throughout the Republic on Monday, August 25, 2025, as a Public Holiday". The National Legislature of the Republic of Liberia approved on October 25, 1915, an act declaring the 24th day of August of each year as "National Flag Day", to be observed throughout the Republic as a National Holiday. Such last-minute re-confirmation of annual public holidays are a staple of the Liberian public holidays calendar. Last year, for example, President Boakai had issued a proclamation declaring Saturday, August 24, 2024, as a non-working public holiday to be observed throughout the Republic of Liberia as national non-working public holidays on account of National Flag Day a day on which, as per the announcement by the Foreign Ministry, "all Government offices, public and business houses are to remain closed".
Liberia Declares National Flag Day Public Holidays On August 24-25 Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Monrovia) The President of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a proclamation declaring Sunday, August 24, 2025, as a public holiday to be observed throughout the Republic of Liberia on account of National Flag Day. As per the aforementioned proclamation, "National Flag Day is to be observed throughout the Republic on Monday, August 25, 2025, as a Public Holiday". The National Legislature of the Republic of Liberia approved on October 25, 1915, an act declaring the 24th day of August of each year as "National Flag Day", to be observed throughout the Republic as a National Holiday. Such last-minute re-confirmation of annual public holidays are a staple of the Liberian public holidays calendar. Last year, for example, President Boakai had issued a proclamation declaring Saturday, August 24, 2024, as a non-working public holiday to be observed throughout the Republic of Liberia as national non-working public holidays on account of National Flag Day a day on which, as per the announcement by the Foreign Ministry, "all Government offices, public and business houses are to remain closed".
Lumbini Province Declares August 24 Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law of Nepal's Province of Lumbini has declared a public holiday on Sunday, August 24, 2025, to mark the Barka Atwari festival celebrated by the Tharu community, in six districts; Dang, Banke, Bardiya, Kapilvastu, Rupandehi, and West Nawalparasi. Recall that 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. Note that, despite being declared on a Sunday, the aforementioned will be a day off, as 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.
Lumbini Province Declares August 24 Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law of Nepal's Province of Lumbini has declared a public holiday on Sunday, August 24, 2025, to mark the Barka Atwari festival celebrated by the Tharu community, in six districts; Dang, Banke, Bardiya, Kapilvastu, Rupandehi, and West Nawalparasi. Recall that 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. Note that, despite being declared on a Sunday, the aforementioned will be a day off, as 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.
NSW Petition To Add Family and Community Day Public Holiday Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association (SDA) of Australia's State of New South Wales has launched a petition to declare a new annual Family and Community Day public holiday to be observed in September, and with the stated aim of "promoting the wellbeing and cohesion of our community". In August 2017, the then Shadow Minister for Human Services of the NSW Labor Party, Linda Burney, announced that, in the event of a victory by the Labor Party in the 2019 NSW state elections, the government of New South Wales would declare a new non-working public holiday to celebrate the culture, people and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and this was confirmed in June of 2018 when the 2019 election date had been set, by the then Labor Party Opposition Leader of Australia's State of New South Wales, Luke Foley. The topic of state-wise public holidays is also being considered in Western Australia, where, over the past couple of months, the WA Government conducted a public consultation on its announced goal of reforming the State’s public holiday schedule, in particular as regards WA's observance dates for the King’s Birthday, Labour Day and WA Day.
NSW Petition To Add Family and Community Day Public Holiday Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association (SDA) of Australia's State of New South Wales has launched a petition to declare a new annual Family and Community Day public holiday to be observed in September, and with the stated aim of "promoting the wellbeing and cohesion of our community". In August 2017, the then Shadow Minister for Human Services of the NSW Labor Party, Linda Burney, announced that, in the event of a victory by the Labor Party in the 2019 NSW state elections, the government of New South Wales would declare a new non-working public holiday to celebrate the culture, people and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and this was confirmed in June of 2018 when the 2019 election date had been set, by the then Labor Party Opposition Leader of Australia's State of New South Wales, Luke Foley. The topic of state-wise public holidays is also being considered in Western Australia, where, over the past couple of months, the WA Government conducted a public consultation on its announced goal of reforming the State’s public holiday schedule, in particular as regards WA's observance dates for the King’s Birthday, Labour Day and WA Day.
