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ACT Extends 2026 ANZAC Day Public Holiday ACT Government Chief Minister and Treasury Directorate (Canberra) The Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Michael Pettersson, has posted a media release on the ACT Government website, announcing that "the ACT Government will align with New South Wales by declaring both Saturday 25 April 2026 and Monday 27 April 2026 as public holidays for Anzac Day in 2026".
ACT Extends 2026 ANZAC Day Public Holiday ACT Government Chief Minister and Treasury Directorate (Canberra) The Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Michael Pettersson, has posted a media release on the ACT Government website, announcing that "the ACT Government will align with New South Wales by declaring both Saturday 25 April 2026 and Monday 27 April 2026 as public holidays for Anzac Day in 2026".
Cape Verde Declares Maundy Thursday Public Sector Holiday Jornal Oficial da República de Cabo Verde (República de Cabo Verde) The government of Cape Verde, in accordance with a resolution from the Council of Ministers of March 17, 2026, has issued the Resolution No. 57/2026, of March 24 (Boletim Oficial n.º 34, I Série de 24-03-2026) declaring a one-off public sector holiday (tolerância de ponto) for the afternoon of Thursday, April 2, 2026, on account of Maundy Thursday. As per the aforementioned resolution, "A day off is granted to employees and agents of the State, Public Institutes and Local Authorities during the afternoon of Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026, throughout the national territory" and this is done "Taking into account the practice of granting time off during Holy Week and the celebration of Easter throughout the National Territory; and Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 265 of the Constitution".
Cape Verde Declares Maundy Thursday Public Sector Holiday Jornal Oficial da República de Cabo Verde (República de Cabo Verde) The government of Cape Verde, in accordance with a resolution from the Council of Ministers of March 17, 2026, has issued the Resolution No. 57/2026, of March 24 (Boletim Oficial n.º 34, I Série de 24-03-2026) declaring a one-off public sector holiday (tolerância de ponto) for the afternoon of Thursday, April 2, 2026, on account of Maundy Thursday. As per the aforementioned resolution, "A day off is granted to employees and agents of the State, Public Institutes and Local Authorities during the afternoon of Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026, throughout the national territory" and this is done "Taking into account the practice of granting time off during Holy Week and the celebration of Easter throughout the National Territory; and Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 265 of the Constitution".
Lumbini Province Declares March 26 Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Law of Nepal's Province of Lumbini, Lok Bahadur Sunar, has announced the provincial government's decision to declare a public holiday on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (Chaitra 12), on the occasion of Chaitra Dashain (Shukla Ashtami), a festival observed by followers of Hinduism. As per the Ministry's announcement, this public holiday is being granted in accordance with the prior decision and notice dated Chaitra 21, 2081, mentioned in Section 14, Part 3, Clause 8 of the Provincial Gazette, and it applies to all government offices and public bodies within the province.
Lumbini Province Declares March 26 Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Law of Nepal's Province of Lumbini, Lok Bahadur Sunar, has announced the provincial government's decision to declare a public holiday on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (Chaitra 12), on the occasion of Chaitra Dashain (Shukla Ashtami), a festival observed by followers of Hinduism. As per the Ministry's announcement, this public holiday is being granted in accordance with the prior decision and notice dated Chaitra 21, 2081, mentioned in Section 14, Part 3, Clause 8 of the Provincial Gazette, and it applies to all government offices and public bodies within the province.
South Korean National Assembly Approves May 1st Public Holiday Extension Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) The South Korean National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee has approved an amendment to the South Korean Public Holidays Act which designates Labor Day as a legal holiday on May 1. The aforementioned amendment still requires approval at the Cabinet meeting after the plenary session of the Public Administration and Security Committee and the plenary session of the National Assembly, but this is expected to pass in time for this year's May 1st.
South Korean National Assembly Approves May 1st Public Holiday Extension Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) The South Korean National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee has approved an amendment to the South Korean Public Holidays Act which designates Labor Day as a legal holiday on May 1. The aforementioned amendment still requires approval at the Cabinet meeting after the plenary session of the Public Administration and Security Committee and the plenary session of the National Assembly, but this is expected to pass in time for this year's May 1st.
Assam Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Assam (Guwahati) The Government of the Indian State of Assam has issued the Government Order No.2095075/101 declaring a public holiday for Thursday, April 9, 2026, on account of the upcoming Assam Assembly polls. As per the aforementioned official notification issued by the General Administration Department, the April 9 public holiday has been declared under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, to facilitate smooth conduct of polling, and will apply to all government and non-government offices, including Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI), urban local bodies, educational institutions, business and commercial establishments, as well as banks, tea gardens, industries and "other establishments across the state".
Assam Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Assam (Guwahati) The Government of the Indian State of Assam has issued the Government Order No.2095075/101 declaring a public holiday for Thursday, April 9, 2026, on account of the upcoming Assam Assembly polls. As per the aforementioned official notification issued by the General Administration Department, the April 9 public holiday has been declared under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, to facilitate smooth conduct of polling, and will apply to all government and non-government offices, including Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI), urban local bodies, educational institutions, business and commercial establishments, as well as banks, tea gardens, industries and "other establishments across the state".
Peru Gazettes September 28 National Anthem Day Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima) The Peruvian Government has gazetted the Law No.32565, in the extraordinary edition of the Legal Standards Bulletin of the Official Gazette El Peruano, declaring September 28 of each year as the Day of the National Anthem of Peru. As per Article 2 of Law No.32565, "September 28th of each year is a working day".
Peru Gazettes September 28 National Anthem Day Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima) The Peruvian Government has gazetted the Law No.32565, in the extraordinary edition of the Legal Standards Bulletin of the Official Gazette El Peruano, declaring September 28 of each year as the Day of the National Anthem of Peru. As per Article 2 of Law No.32565, "September 28th of each year is a working day".
Puducherry Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Puducherry (Saram) The Government of India's Union Territory of Puducherry has issued a vide notification declaring Thursday, April 9, 2026, as a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act on account of the upcoming election to the territorial Assembly. As per the Government order issued by the Lt Governor of Puducherry, the April 9 public holiday will apply to all government offices, institutions, local bodies, commercial and industrial establishments in the Union Territory (UT) "to enable voters employed therein to exercise their franchise".
Puducherry Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Puducherry (Saram) The Government of India's Union Territory of Puducherry has issued a vide notification declaring Thursday, April 9, 2026, as a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act on account of the upcoming election to the territorial Assembly. As per the Government order issued by the Lt Governor of Puducherry, the April 9 public holiday will apply to all government offices, institutions, local bodies, commercial and industrial establishments in the Union Territory (UT) "to enable voters employed therein to exercise their franchise".
Puerto Rico Declares Easter Week Public Sector Holidays Oficina de Recursos Humanos del Estado Libre Asociado (ORHELO) The Governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González Colón, has signed the Executive Order 2026-14 which declares the upcoming Holy Week as public holidays for Puerto Rico's public sector employees. As per Executive Order 2026-14, Monday, March 30, to Thursday, April 2, 2026, will be days off charged to vacation leave for public servants of the agencies of the Executive Branch, while Friday, April 3, 2026, is a public holiday on account of Good Friday, as per Law No. 26-2017.
Puerto Rico Declares Easter Week Public Sector Holidays Oficina de Recursos Humanos del Estado Libre Asociado (ORHELO) The Governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González Colón, has signed the Executive Order 2026-14 which declares the upcoming Holy Week as public holidays for Puerto Rico's public sector employees. As per Executive Order 2026-14, Monday, March 30, to Thursday, April 2, 2026, will be days off charged to vacation leave for public servants of the agencies of the Executive Branch, while Friday, April 3, 2026, is a public holiday on account of Good Friday, as per Law No. 26-2017.
Slovakia Estimates Cost Of Canceled Public Holidays Ministerstvo zahranicných vecí Slovenskej republiky (Bratislava) Earlier today, Slovakia's Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenicky (Smer-SD), speaking on the JOJ 24's discussion program Politika 24, estimated to 10 million Euros the residual cost to the Slovakian budget due to the cancellation of the May 8 and September 15 annual public holidays. As per Minister Kamenicky, "we say that when we abolished a public holiday for people, they should be entitled, and I am referring to public administration, to bonuses".
Slovakia Estimates Cost Of Canceled Public Holidays Ministerstvo zahranicných vecí Slovenskej republiky (Bratislava) Earlier today, Slovakia's Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenicky (Smer-SD), speaking on the JOJ 24's discussion program Politika 24, estimated to 10 million Euros the residual cost to the Slovakian budget due to the cancellation of the May 8 and September 15 annual public holidays. As per Minister Kamenicky, "we say that when we abolished a public holiday for people, they should be entitled, and I am referring to public administration, to bonuses".
Kerala Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Government of India's state of Kerala has declared a public sector holiday for Thursday, April 9, 2026, on account of the upcoming state assembly elections. As per the aforementioned announcement, the April 9 pubic holiday will apply to all public offices as well as to institutions covered under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Kerala Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Government of India's state of Kerala has declared a public sector holiday for Thursday, April 9, 2026, on account of the upcoming state assembly elections. As per the aforementioned announcement, the April 9 pubic holiday will apply to all public offices as well as to institutions covered under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Costa Rica Extends Easter Public Sector Holidays Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José) Costa Rica's Ministry of National Planning and Economic Policy (Mideplan), in conjunction with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS), has issued the Directive No.056-MIDEPLAN-MTSS, which grants as additional public sector holidays, Monday to Wednesday, March 30 to April 1, 2026. Mideplan and the MTSS enjoined other branches of government, autonomous institutions, municipalities, and public universities to consider implementing this measure according to their capabilities.
Costa Rica Extends Easter Public Sector Holidays Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José) Costa Rica's Ministry of National Planning and Economic Policy (Mideplan), in conjunction with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS), has issued the Directive No.056-MIDEPLAN-MTSS, which grants as additional public sector holidays, Monday to Wednesday, March 30 to April 1, 2026. Mideplan and the MTSS enjoined other branches of government, autonomous institutions, municipalities, and public universities to consider implementing this measure according to their capabilities.
Nepal Announces 2026-2027 Bank Holidays (2083 BS) Nepal Rastra Bank (Kathmandu) The Nepal Rastra Bank (Nepal's central bank) has published the list of bank holidays in Nepal for the Nepalese year B.S. 2083 (वि.सं. २०८३ सालको बैंक बिदाको सूची), which runs from mid-April 2026 until mid-April 2027.
Nepal Announces 2026-2027 Bank Holidays (2083 BS) Nepal Rastra Bank (Kathmandu) The Nepal Rastra Bank (Nepal's central bank) has published the list of bank holidays in Nepal for the Nepalese year B.S. 2083 (वि.सं. २०८३ सालको बैंक बिदाको सूची), which runs from mid-April 2026 until mid-April 2027.
Nepal Declares Ramjan Edul Fikra Public Holiday On March 21 Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The spokesperson for Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, Aananda Kafle, has announced that the government of Nepal had decided to declare the upcoming's Ramjan Edul Fikra (End of Ramadan) as a public holiday, to be observed on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Nepal Declares Ramjan Edul Fikra Public Holiday On March 21 Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The spokesperson for Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, Aananda Kafle, has announced that the government of Nepal had decided to declare the upcoming's Ramjan Edul Fikra (End of Ramadan) as a public holiday, to be observed on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Panama Extends Easter 2026 Public Holidays Presidencia de la República de Panamá (Panama City) The Government of Panama has published the Executive Decree number 9 which declares as public sector holiday and orders the closure of national and municipal public offices throughout the national territory starting on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 12 noon, on the occasion of the upcoming Holy Week.
Panama Extends Easter 2026 Public Holidays Presidencia de la República de Panamá (Panama City) The Government of Panama has published the Executive Decree number 9 which declares as public sector holiday and orders the closure of national and municipal public offices throughout the national territory starting on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 12 noon, on the occasion of the upcoming Holy Week.
Valencia 2027 Public Holidays Announced Consell de la Generalitat Valenciana (Valencia) The Plenary Session of the Consell of the Generalitat Valenciana, following the mandatory report of the Tripartite Council for the Development of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining of the Valencian Community, has approved the list of the regional non-working public holidays in Spain's autonomous region of Valencia for the upcoming calendar 2027 ("fija los siguientes 12 días inhábiles a efectos laborales, comunes en toda la comunidad autónoma").
Valencia 2027 Public Holidays Announced Consell de la Generalitat Valenciana (Valencia) The Plenary Session of the Consell of the Generalitat Valenciana, following the mandatory report of the Tripartite Council for the Development of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining of the Valencian Community, has approved the list of the regional non-working public holidays in Spain's autonomous region of Valencia for the upcoming calendar 2027 ("fija los siguientes 12 días inhábiles a efectos laborales, comunes en toda la comunidad autónoma").
Andhra Pradesh Moves Id-ul-Fitr Public Holiday Government of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati) The Chief Secretary to the Government of India's State of Andhra Pradesh has issued the vide notification G.O.Rt.No.612 moving the date of the upcoming Id-ul-Fitr public holiday from Friday, March 20, to Saturday, March 21, 2026. As per the aforementioned order, the change was made based on inputs from the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board and in line with traditional moon-sighting practices. Until today, Andhra Pradesh was one of the few Indian states, along with Kerala and parts of Puducherry, to have set March 20 as the date of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
Andhra Pradesh Moves Id-ul-Fitr Public Holiday Government of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati) The Chief Secretary to the Government of India's State of Andhra Pradesh has issued the vide notification G.O.Rt.No.612 moving the date of the upcoming Id-ul-Fitr public holiday from Friday, March 20, to Saturday, March 21, 2026. As per the aforementioned order, the change was made based on inputs from the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board and in line with traditional moon-sighting practices. Until today, Andhra Pradesh was one of the few Indian states, along with Kerala and parts of Puducherry, to have set March 20 as the date of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
Burkina Faso Declares March 20 Public Holiday For The End Of Ramadan Ministère du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (Ouagadougou) The Ministère des Serviteurs du Peuple of Burkina Faso has issued the official communiqué No.2026-000006/MSP/SG declaring Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holiday in Burkina Faso on account of the upcoming Aïd El-Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned communique, "Workers and employers in the public and private sectors are hereby informed that following the announcement by the Federation of Islamic Associations of Burkina Faso (FAIB) setting the day of the Eid al-Fitr or Ramadan celebration and in accordance with Article 2 of Law No. 001-2026/ALT of 9 January 2026 establishing paid holidays and days of commemoration and reflection in Burkina Faso, Friday, 20 March 2026 is declared a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
Burkina Faso Declares March 20 Public Holiday For The End Of Ramadan Ministère du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (Ouagadougou) The Ministère des Serviteurs du Peuple of Burkina Faso has issued the official communiqué No.2026-000006/MSP/SG declaring Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holiday in Burkina Faso on account of the upcoming Aïd El-Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned communique, "Workers and employers in the public and private sectors are hereby informed that following the announcement by the Federation of Islamic Associations of Burkina Faso (FAIB) setting the day of the Eid al-Fitr or Ramadan celebration and in accordance with Article 2 of Law No. 001-2026/ALT of 9 January 2026 establishing paid holidays and days of commemoration and reflection in Burkina Faso, Friday, 20 March 2026 is declared a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
Cameroon Declares March 20 Eid al-Fitr Public Holiday Présidence de la République du Cameroun (Yaoundé) The government of Cameroon has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, would be a public holiday on account of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), following this year's rare agreement between the 2 main Muslim umbrella organizations, the Cameroonian Crescent Council (CCCL) and the National Lunar Crescent Commission (CNCL).
Cameroon Declares March 20 Eid al-Fitr Public Holiday Présidence de la République du Cameroun (Yaoundé) The government of Cameroon has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, would be a public holiday on account of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), following this year's rare agreement between the 2 main Muslim umbrella organizations, the Cameroonian Crescent Council (CCCL) and the National Lunar Crescent Commission (CNCL).
Chad Declares March 20 Aid El Fitr Public Holiday Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena) Chad's Minister of Public Service and Social Dialogue, Abdoulaye Mbodou Mbami, has issued a communiqué declaring Friday, March 20, 2026, a as public holiday in the Chad, on account of the upcoming Aïd el-Fitr (End of Ramadan). The aforementioned communique states that "On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Minister of Public Service and Social Dialogue informs public and private sector workers that Friday, March 20, 2026, is declared a public holiday throughout the country." all the while adding that "Furthermore, Saturday, March 21, 2026, is a working day for services that normally observe it as a workday.".
Chad Declares March 20 Aid El Fitr Public Holiday Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena) Chad's Minister of Public Service and Social Dialogue, Abdoulaye Mbodou Mbami, has issued a communiqué declaring Friday, March 20, 2026, a as public holiday in the Chad, on account of the upcoming Aïd el-Fitr (End of Ramadan). The aforementioned communique states that "On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Minister of Public Service and Social Dialogue informs public and private sector workers that Friday, March 20, 2026, is declared a public holiday throughout the country." all the while adding that "Furthermore, Saturday, March 21, 2026, is a working day for services that normally observe it as a workday.".
Guinea-Bissau Declares March 20 Public Holiday For End of Ramadan Assembleia Nacional Popular da República da Guiné-Bissau (Bissau) The Ministry of Public Administration, Administrative Reform, Employment, Vocational Training and Social Security of Guinea-Bissau, has announced that Friday, March 20, 2026, had been declared a public holiday, in compliance with the provisions of Article 1 of Decree No. 1/2023, of January 18, which establishes the mandatory national holidays for public administration employees.
Guinea-Bissau Declares March 20 Public Holiday For End of Ramadan Assembleia Nacional Popular da República da Guiné-Bissau (Bissau) The Ministry of Public Administration, Administrative Reform, Employment, Vocational Training and Social Security of Guinea-Bissau, has announced that Friday, March 20, 2026, had been declared a public holiday, in compliance with the provisions of Article 1 of Decree No. 1/2023, of January 18, which establishes the mandatory national holidays for public administration employees.
Kerala Maintains March 20 Eid-ul-Fitr Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Governor of India's state of Kerala, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, has announced that the Shawwal crescent moon had been sighted earlier tonight and therefore that Eid-ul-Fitr and its corresponding public holiday would remain set on the previously-announced date of Friday, March 20, 2026. Kerala is one of the few Indian states, along with Andhra Pradesh and parts of Puducherry, to have set March 20 as the date of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
Kerala Maintains March 20 Eid-ul-Fitr Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Governor of India's state of Kerala, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, has announced that the Shawwal crescent moon had been sighted earlier tonight and therefore that Eid-ul-Fitr and its corresponding public holiday would remain set on the previously-announced date of Friday, March 20, 2026. Kerala is one of the few Indian states, along with Andhra Pradesh and parts of Puducherry, to have set March 20 as the date of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
Mauritania End of Ramadan Public Holiday March 20 Journal Officiel de la République Islamique de Mauritanie (Noakchott) Maurtitania's Central Commission Of The Lunar Crescent Observatory has announced that Friday, March 20, 2026, would be the date of the upcoming Aïd el-Fitr (End of Ramadan) and related public holiday.
Mauritania End of Ramadan Public Holiday March 20 Journal Officiel de la République Islamique de Mauritanie (Noakchott) Maurtitania's Central Commission Of The Lunar Crescent Observatory has announced that Friday, March 20, 2026, would be the date of the upcoming Aïd el-Fitr (End of Ramadan) and related public holiday.
Mozambique Declares March 20 End of Ramadan 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, March 20, 2026, "to all workers in the public and private sectors who profess the Muslim faith, on the occasion of the celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitr", in line with paragraph 2 of article 5 of Decree nº 7/2015, of June 3rd.
Mozambique Declares March 20 End of Ramadan 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, March 20, 2026, "to all workers in the public and private sectors who profess the Muslim faith, on the occasion of the celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitr", in line with paragraph 2 of article 5 of Decree nº 7/2015, of June 3rd.
Nepalese 2026-2027 Government and Public Holidays Gazetted Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the publication of its annual list of official non-working public holidays in Nepal for the Nepalese year B.S. 2083, which runs from mid-April 2026 until mid-April 2027. Once again, the aforementioned list of B.S. 2083 public holidays in Nepal (२०८३ सालको सरकारी तथा सार्वजनिक विदा) does not include the contentious People's War Day, Falgun 1, public holiday that was included in the list of B.S. 2080 public holidays, and which was subsequently canceled by the Nepalese government, following last December's ruling by the Nepalese Supreme Court.
Nepalese 2026-2027 Government and Public Holidays Gazetted Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the publication of its annual list of official non-working public holidays in Nepal for the Nepalese year B.S. 2083, which runs from mid-April 2026 until mid-April 2027. Once again, the aforementioned list of B.S. 2083 public holidays in Nepal (२०८३ सालको सरकारी तथा सार्वजनिक विदा) does not include the contentious People's War Day, Falgun 1, public holiday that was included in the list of B.S. 2080 public holidays, and which was subsequently canceled by the Nepalese government, following last December's ruling by the Nepalese Supreme Court.
Philippines Eid'l Fitr On March 21 Philippine Information Agency (Manila) The Bangsamoro Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani, has announced that Filipino Muslims would mark Eid'l Fitr on Saturday, March 21, 2026 ("By the authority vested in me as the Bangsamoro Mufti, I, Abdulrauf Guialani, hereby announce that the crescent moon was not sighted. Therefore, Eid'l Fitr and the first day of Shawwal will be on Saturday, March 21, 2026"). Malacañang's Presidential Communications Office has clarified that he aforementioned announcement does not change the date of the official public holiday for the End of Ramadan in the Philippines.
Philippines Eid'l Fitr On March 21 Philippine Information Agency (Manila) The Bangsamoro Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani, has announced that Filipino Muslims would mark Eid'l Fitr on Saturday, March 21, 2026 ("By the authority vested in me as the Bangsamoro Mufti, I, Abdulrauf Guialani, hereby announce that the crescent moon was not sighted. Therefore, Eid'l Fitr and the first day of Shawwal will be on Saturday, March 21, 2026"). Malacañang's Presidential Communications Office has clarified that he aforementioned announcement does not change the date of the official public holiday for the End of Ramadan in the Philippines.
Puducherry Moves Ramzan Public Holiday Date Government of Puducherry (Saram) The Government of India's Union Territory of Puducherry has issued a vide notification moving the date of the upcoming Ramzan public holiday for the End of Ramadan from Friday, March 20, to Saturday, March 21, 2026, for the regions of Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam. As per the aforementioned Government Order, "there will be no change in the public holiday already declared for Mahe region on March 20, 2026 (Friday)".
Puducherry Moves Ramzan Public Holiday Date Government of Puducherry (Saram) The Government of India's Union Territory of Puducherry has issued a vide notification moving the date of the upcoming Ramzan public holiday for the End of Ramadan from Friday, March 20, to Saturday, March 21, 2026, for the regions of Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam. As per the aforementioned Government Order, "there will be no change in the public holiday already declared for Mahe region on March 20, 2026 (Friday)".
Senegal Declares March 21 Korité Public Holiday Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar) The government of Sénégal has declared Saturday, March 21, 2026, as the date of the upcoming Korité (Aïd-el-Fitr or End of Ramadan) public holiday, following the announcement by the Commission nationale de concertation sur le croissant lunaire (CONACOC) that the first crescent of the Moon had not been sighted on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, based on collecting information from 485 representatives in the various localities of the country, and in agreement with religious families and imams of the 14 regions and 46 departments.
Senegal Declares March 21 Korité Public Holiday Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar) The government of Sénégal has declared Saturday, March 21, 2026, as the date of the upcoming Korité (Aïd-el-Fitr or End of Ramadan) public holiday, following the announcement by the Commission nationale de concertation sur le croissant lunaire (CONACOC) that the first crescent of the Moon had not been sighted on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, based on collecting information from 485 representatives in the various localities of the country, and in agreement with religious families and imams of the 14 regions and 46 departments.
Sierra Leone Declares March 20 Eid Al Fitr Public Holiday State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, announced that the feast of Eid Al Fitr (End of Ramadan) would occur on Friday, March 20, 2026. Consequently, "the government has declared Frida, March 20th, 2026, a public holiday across the country".
Sierra Leone Declares March 20 Eid Al Fitr Public Holiday State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, announced that the feast of Eid Al Fitr (End of Ramadan) would occur on Friday, March 20, 2026. Consequently, "the government has declared Frida, March 20th, 2026, a public holiday across the country".
Uganda Eid al-Fitr Public Holiday March 20 Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service, Catherine Bitarakwate, has announced that it had declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the date of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holiday ("The Honorable Minister of Public Service informs the general public that tomorrow Friday, 20th March, 2026 is Eid El Fitri and will be observed as a Public Holiday across Uganda"). The aforementioned announcement follows the announcement, earlier today, by Sheikh Ziyad Swaleh Lubanga, the director of Sharia at Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), the office mandated to announce Islamic public holidays in Uganda, that the new moon was not sighted last night, meaning that the upcoming Eid al-Fitr will occur on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Uganda Eid al-Fitr Public Holiday March 20 Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service, Catherine Bitarakwate, has announced that it had declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the date of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holiday ("The Honorable Minister of Public Service informs the general public that tomorrow Friday, 20th March, 2026 is Eid El Fitri and will be observed as a Public Holiday across Uganda"). The aforementioned announcement follows the announcement, earlier today, by Sheikh Ziyad Swaleh Lubanga, the director of Sharia at Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), the office mandated to announce Islamic public holidays in Uganda, that the new moon was not sighted last night, meaning that the upcoming Eid al-Fitr will occur on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Benin Declares March 20 End of Ramadan 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.002/MTFP/DC/SGM /DGT/DRPDS/SRI/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as a non-working public holiday throughout Bénin on account of the Aïd el-Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned communique, "Le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique rappelle que conformément aux dispositions de la loi n° 90-019 du 27 juillet 1990 fixant les fêtes légales en République du Bénin, la journée du vendredi 20 mars 2026, Jour du Ramadan, est fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l'étendue du territoire national.".
Benin Declares March 20 End of Ramadan 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.002/MTFP/DC/SGM /DGT/DRPDS/SRI/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as a non-working public holiday throughout Bénin on account of the Aïd el-Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned communique, "Le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique rappelle que conformément aux dispositions de la loi n° 90-019 du 27 juillet 1990 fixant les fêtes légales en République du Bénin, la journée du vendredi 20 mars 2026, Jour du Ramadan, est fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l'étendue du territoire national.".
Bolivia Declares March 19 Public Holiday For Father's Day Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has announced that Thursday, March 19, 2026, would be a half-day non-working public holiday for the Bolivian public and private sector. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security informs the general public that, in commemoration of Bolivian Father's Day, a half-day holiday is granted on Thursday, March 19, for all fathers working in the public and private sectors".
Bolivia Declares March 19 Public Holiday For Father's Day Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has announced that Thursday, March 19, 2026, would be a half-day non-working public holiday for the Bolivian public and private sector. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security informs the general public that, in commemoration of Bolivian Father's Day, a half-day holiday is granted on Thursday, March 19, for all fathers working in the public and private sectors".
Delhi NCT Declares March 19 Phool Walon Ki Sair Public Holiday Government of Delhi NCT (New Delhi) The Lieutenant Governor of India's Delhi NCT (National Capital Territory), has declared Thursday, March 19, 2026, as a public sector holiday on account of the upcoming Phool Walon Ki Sair. As per the aforementioned vide notification F.No.53/34/2016/ GAD/CN/1668-1711, signed by order and in the name of the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, "The Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare Thursday, the 19th March, 2026, as a half-day holiday after 2:00 P.M. in all offices, Autonomous Bodies, and Public Sector Undertakings under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi on account of ‘Phool Waalon Ki Sair’.".
Delhi NCT Declares March 19 Phool Walon Ki Sair Public Holiday Government of Delhi NCT (New Delhi) The Lieutenant Governor of India's Delhi NCT (National Capital Territory), has declared Thursday, March 19, 2026, as a public sector holiday on account of the upcoming Phool Walon Ki Sair. As per the aforementioned vide notification F.No.53/34/2016/ GAD/CN/1668-1711, signed by order and in the name of the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, "The Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare Thursday, the 19th March, 2026, as a half-day holiday after 2:00 P.M. in all offices, Autonomous Bodies, and Public Sector Undertakings under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi on account of ‘Phool Waalon Ki Sair’.".
Gabon Declares March 20 Eid-el-Fitr Public Holiday Gouvernement de la République Gabonaise (Libreville) Gabon's Ministry of Labour, Full Employment, Social Dialogue and Vocational Training has issued a communique declaring Friday, March 20, 2026, as a public holiday in the Gabon, on account of the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
Gabon Declares March 20 Eid-el-Fitr Public Holiday Gouvernement de la République Gabonaise (Libreville) Gabon's Ministry of Labour, Full Employment, Social Dialogue and Vocational Training has issued a communique declaring Friday, March 20, 2026, as a public holiday in the Gabon, on account of the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
Guyana Gazettes Easter Public Holidays Guyana Ministry of Home Affairs (Georgetown) The Official Gazette of Guyana has been published containing a Gazette Notification, signed by the Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, and declaring Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays in Guyana, "Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 (1) and 3 (2) of The Public Holidays Act, Chapter 19:07, Of The Laws Of Guyana".
Guyana Gazettes Easter Public Holidays Guyana Ministry of Home Affairs (Georgetown) The Official Gazette of Guyana has been published containing a Gazette Notification, signed by the Minister of Home Affairs, Oneidge Walrond, and declaring Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays in Guyana, "Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 (1) and 3 (2) of The Public Holidays Act, Chapter 19:07, Of The Laws Of Guyana".
Ivory Coast Declares March 20 Public Holiday For The Aïd-el-Fitr Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan) The Minister of Employment, Social Protection, and Vocational Training of the Ivory Coast, Adama Kamara, has issued communique No.0530/MEPSFP /CAB/DGT/yp announcing that Friday, March 20, 2026, had been declared as the date of this years Aïd-el-Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holiday. As per the aforementioned communique, "Le Ministre de l’Emploi, de la Protection Sociale et de la Formation Professionnelle porte à la connaissance des populations vivant en Côte d’Ivoire qu’en application du décret n° 2011-371 du 4 novembre 2011, modifiant et complétant l’article 2 du décret n° 96-205 du 7 mars 1996 déterminant la liste et le régime des jours fériés, le vendredi 20 mars 2026, jour de la Fête de fin de Ramadan (Aîd-El-Fitr), est déclaré jour férié et chômé sur toute l’étendue du territoire national.".
Ivory Coast Declares March 20 Public Holiday For The Aïd-el-Fitr Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan) The Minister of Employment, Social Protection, and Vocational Training of the Ivory Coast, Adama Kamara, has issued communique No.0530/MEPSFP /CAB/DGT/yp announcing that Friday, March 20, 2026, had been declared as the date of this years Aïd-el-Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holiday. As per the aforementioned communique, "Le Ministre de l’Emploi, de la Protection Sociale et de la Formation Professionnelle porte à la connaissance des populations vivant en Côte d’Ivoire qu’en application du décret n° 2011-371 du 4 novembre 2011, modifiant et complétant l’article 2 du décret n° 96-205 du 7 mars 1996 déterminant la liste et le régime des jours fériés, le vendredi 20 mars 2026, jour de la Fête de fin de Ramadan (Aîd-El-Fitr), est déclaré jour férié et chômé sur toute l’étendue du territoire national.".
Kazakhstan Confirms Cancellation Of August Public Holidays Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) The Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Viktoria Shegai, has clarified that with the recent adoption of the new constitution, August 30 will no longer be a public holiday, effective on July 1st, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, "August 30th will no longer be a day off. Because, as you know, as soon as the new Constitution is adopted and enacted, March 15th will be the official Constitution Day".
Kazakhstan Confirms Cancellation Of August Public Holidays Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) The Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Viktoria Shegai, has clarified that with the recent adoption of the new constitution, August 30 will no longer be a public holiday, effective on July 1st, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, "August 30th will no longer be a day off. Because, as you know, as soon as the new Constitution is adopted and enacted, March 15th will be the official Constitution Day".
Kedah Extends Hari Raya Aidilfitri Public Holiday Bernama News Agency (Alor Setar) The Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, of the Government of the Malaysian state of Kedah, has announced that the state of Kedah would observe an additional public holiday on Monday, March 23, 2026, account of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri (End of Ramadan). Though the aforementioned announcement does purport to follow the recent announcement by the Federal Government, it does in fact differ as it states that "Monday will still be declared an additional holiday in Kedah", regardless of whether 1 Syawal falls on Friday (March 20) or Saturday (March 21).
Kedah Extends Hari Raya Aidilfitri Public Holiday Bernama News Agency (Alor Setar) The Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, of the Government of the Malaysian state of Kedah, has announced that the state of Kedah would observe an additional public holiday on Monday, March 23, 2026, account of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri (End of Ramadan). Though the aforementioned announcement does purport to follow the recent announcement by the Federal Government, it does in fact differ as it states that "Monday will still be declared an additional holiday in Kedah", regardless of whether 1 Syawal falls on Friday (March 20) or Saturday (March 21).
Kenya Declares March 20 Idd-ul-Fitr Public Holiday Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has issued a special gazette notice announcing that the date of the upcoming annual non-working public holiday for Idd-Ul-Fitr (the End of Ramadan) in Kenya would be Friday, March 20, 2026, as opposed to the March 21st date initially announced. As per the aforementioned gazette notification, "It is notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 (1) of the Public Holidays Act, Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that Friday, the 20th March, 2026, shall be a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr".
Kenya Declares March 20 Idd-ul-Fitr Public Holiday Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has issued a special gazette notice announcing that the date of the upcoming annual non-working public holiday for Idd-Ul-Fitr (the End of Ramadan) in Kenya would be Friday, March 20, 2026, as opposed to the March 21st date initially announced. As per the aforementioned gazette notification, "It is notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 (1) of the Public Holidays Act, Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that Friday, the 20th March, 2026, shall be a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr".
Mali Declares March 19-20 Public Holidays Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako) Mali's Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Social Dialogue has announced that Thursday, March 19, 2026 , corresponding to the Ramadan holiday, and Friday, March 20, 2026 , the day after the holiday, are declared paid holidays.
Mali Declares March 19-20 Public Holidays Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako) Mali's Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Social Dialogue has announced that Thursday, March 19, 2026 , corresponding to the Ramadan holiday, and Friday, March 20, 2026 , the day after the holiday, are declared paid holidays.
Niger Declares March 19-20 End Of Ramadan Public Holidays Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du Travail du Niger (Niamey) Niger's Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Employment has issued a communique announcing the dates of the upcoming Aïd El Fit’r (End of Ramadan) public holidays. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Minister of Public Service, Labor and Employment has the honor of reminding employers and employees in the public, semi-public and private sectors that, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 2026-12 of March 3, 2026, amending Law No. 97-20 of June 20, 1997 establishing public holidays, Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, corresponding to the day and day after Eid al-Fitr, commonly known as the Eid al-Fitr holiday, are declared public holidays, with paid leave throughout the national territory.".
Niger Declares March 19-20 End Of Ramadan Public Holidays Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du Travail du Niger (Niamey) Niger's Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Employment has issued a communique announcing the dates of the upcoming Aïd El Fit’r (End of Ramadan) public holidays. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Minister of Public Service, Labor and Employment has the honor of reminding employers and employees in the public, semi-public and private sectors that, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 2026-12 of March 3, 2026, amending Law No. 97-20 of June 20, 1997 establishing public holidays, Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, corresponding to the day and day after Eid al-Fitr, commonly known as the Eid al-Fitr holiday, are declared public holidays, with paid leave throughout the national territory.".
Qatar's Declares Extended Eid Al Fitr Bank Holidays Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Qatar's Central Bank (QCB) has announced the bank holidays to be observed on account of the upcoming Eid Al Fitr (End of Ramadan) for all financial institutions in Qatar. As per the official announcement, "Pursuant to Clause (1 ) of Article (4) of Amiri Decree No. (57) of 2025 outlining official working days, national occasions, and public holidays in the State of Qatar, and on the occasion of the approaching Eid Al Fitr, it has been decided that the Eid Al Fitr holiday will start on Thursday, March 19, 2026, and end on Monday, March 23, 2026.", with the added specification that "financial institutions will resume work on Tuesday, March 24, 2026".
Qatar's Declares Extended Eid Al Fitr Bank Holidays Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Qatar's Central Bank (QCB) has announced the bank holidays to be observed on account of the upcoming Eid Al Fitr (End of Ramadan) for all financial institutions in Qatar. As per the official announcement, "Pursuant to Clause (1 ) of Article (4) of Amiri Decree No. (57) of 2025 outlining official working days, national occasions, and public holidays in the State of Qatar, and on the occasion of the approaching Eid Al Fitr, it has been decided that the Eid Al Fitr holiday will start on Thursday, March 19, 2026, and end on Monday, March 23, 2026.", with the added specification that "financial institutions will resume work on Tuesday, March 24, 2026".
Sabah Extends Hari Raya Aidilfitri Public Holiday Bernama News Agency (Kota Kinabalu) The Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malaysia's State of Sabah has issued a gazette notification declaring an additional public holiday on account of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri. As per the aforementioned notification, Friday will be the additional holiday if Hari Raya falls on Saturday (March 21); and Monday as the additional holiday if Hari Raya falls on Friday.
Sabah Extends Hari Raya Aidilfitri Public Holiday Bernama News Agency (Kota Kinabalu) The Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malaysia's State of Sabah has issued a gazette notification declaring an additional public holiday on account of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri. As per the aforementioned notification, Friday will be the additional holiday if Hari Raya falls on Saturday (March 21); and Monday as the additional holiday if Hari Raya falls on Friday.
Sarawak Extends Hari Raya Aidilfitri Public Holiday Bernama News Agency (Kuching) The State Secretary of the Government of the Malaysian State of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, has announced an additional public holiday for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri, in line with the recent declaration by the Federal Government.
Sarawak Extends Hari Raya Aidilfitri Public Holiday Bernama News Agency (Kuching) The State Secretary of the Government of the Malaysian State of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, has announced an additional public holiday for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri, in line with the recent declaration by the Federal Government.
Togo Declares March 20 Aïd al-Fitr Public Holiday Primature du Togo (Lome) Togo's Minister, Secretary General of the Presidency of the Council, Ablamba Ahoéfavi Johnson, acting on behalf of the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Dialogue, announced that Friday, March 20, 2026 had been declared a public holiday, a day off work with pay throughout the national territory, on the occasion of the celebration marking the end of the Ramadan fast. As per the aforementioned communique, "Le ministre de la fonction publique, du travail et du dialogue social informe les employeurs, les travailleurs du secteur public et du secteur privé, ainsi que toute la population qu’en raison de la célébration de la fête de fin du jeûne de Ramadan, la journée du vendredi 20 mars 2026 est fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l’étendue du territoire national".
Togo Declares March 20 Aïd al-Fitr Public Holiday Primature du Togo (Lome) Togo's Minister, Secretary General of the Presidency of the Council, Ablamba Ahoéfavi Johnson, acting on behalf of the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Dialogue, announced that Friday, March 20, 2026 had been declared a public holiday, a day off work with pay throughout the national territory, on the occasion of the celebration marking the end of the Ramadan fast. As per the aforementioned communique, "Le ministre de la fonction publique, du travail et du dialogue social informe les employeurs, les travailleurs du secteur public et du secteur privé, ainsi que toute la population qu’en raison de la célébration de la fête de fin du jeûne de Ramadan, la journée du vendredi 20 mars 2026 est fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l’étendue du territoire national".
Uzbekistan Announces March 20 End Of Ramadan Uzbek National News Agency (Tashkent) The Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan has announced that, pending an official presidential confirmation, the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holiday will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Uzbekistan Announces March 20 End Of Ramadan Uzbek National News Agency (Tashkent) The Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan has announced that, pending an official presidential confirmation, the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holiday will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026.
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