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DR Congo Call To Cancel May 17 FARDC Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The MP of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Kasumbalesa riding in the province of Haut-Katanga, Isaac Tshiswaka Tshilombo, has submitted to the president of the National Assembly a proposed resolution aimed at recommending to the government the abolition of the celebration of May 17 as a paid public holiday in the DRC.
DR Congo Call To Cancel May 17 FARDC Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The MP of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Kasumbalesa riding in the province of Haut-Katanga, Isaac Tshiswaka Tshilombo, has submitted to the president of the National Assembly a proposed resolution aimed at recommending to the government the abolition of the celebration of May 17 as a paid public holiday in the DRC.
Moldova Public Holiday On June 1st Agentia Informationala de Stat (Moldpres) The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Moldova has announced that June 1st, International Children's Day, is a non-working public holiday, according to the provisions of the Labor Code.
Moldova Public Holiday On June 1st Agentia Informationala de Stat (Moldpres) The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Moldova has announced that June 1st, International Children's Day, is a non-working public holiday, according to the provisions of the Labor Code.
Navarra 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Boletín Oficial de Navarra (BON) The Director General of Social Economy and Labor of Spain's Autonomous Región of Navarra, Ignacio Mendioroz Casallo, has gazetted the calendario laboral which lists the dates of the non-working public holidays in Spain's Autonomous Region of Navarra for the calendar year 2027, in the Resolución 232/2026, de 13 de mayo, del director general de Economía Social y Trabajo por la que se establece el calendario oficial de fiestas laborales para el año 2027 con carácter retribuido y no recuperable en el ámbito de la Comunidad Foral de Navarra (BON de 28 de mayo de 2026). As per the aforementioned resolution, in 2027, Navarra will observe regional public holidays on March 19 (San José), Easter Monday (Lunes de Pascua), and December 3 (festividad de San Francisco Javier, día de Navarra).
Navarra 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Boletín Oficial de Navarra (BON) The Director General of Social Economy and Labor of Spain's Autonomous Región of Navarra, Ignacio Mendioroz Casallo, has gazetted the calendario laboral which lists the dates of the non-working public holidays in Spain's Autonomous Region of Navarra for the calendar year 2027, in the Resolución 232/2026, de 13 de mayo, del director general de Economía Social y Trabajo por la que se establece el calendario oficial de fiestas laborales para el año 2027 con carácter retribuido y no recuperable en el ámbito de la Comunidad Foral de Navarra (BON de 28 de mayo de 2026). As per the aforementioned resolution, in 2027, Navarra will observe regional public holidays on March 19 (San José), Easter Monday (Lunes de Pascua), and December 3 (festividad de San Francisco Javier, día de Navarra).
South Africa Promised World Cup Public Holiday South African Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has promised a national public holiday if Bafana Bafana, South Africa's national football team, wins the upcoming FIFA World Cup. As per the President's announcement, "I will be there when you lift the trophy on July 19, and I will gladly declare it a public holiday". Bookmakers have the odds of South Africa winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup at 1000 to 1.
South Africa Promised World Cup Public Holiday South African Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has promised a national public holiday if Bafana Bafana, South Africa's national football team, wins the upcoming FIFA World Cup. As per the President's announcement, "I will be there when you lift the trophy on July 19, and I will gladly declare it a public holiday". Bookmakers have the odds of South Africa winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup at 1000 to 1.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Move Id-ul-Zuha Public Holiday Office of the Labour Commissioner of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory (Port Blair) The Government of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India has announced that the May 27, 2026, public holiday announced earlier for the upcoming Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) had now been shifted to Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Move Id-ul-Zuha Public Holiday Office of the Labour Commissioner of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory (Port Blair) The Government of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India has announced that the May 27, 2026, public holiday announced earlier for the upcoming Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) had now been shifted to Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Burkina Faso Declares May 27 Tabaski Public Holiday Ministère du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (Ouagadougou) The Minister Of The People's Servants of Burkina Faso, Suanyaba Rodrigue Oboulbiga, has issued the communiqué No.2026-000006/MSP/SG declaring Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as public holiday in Burkina Faso on account of the upcoming Tabaski (Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned communique, "Workers and employers in the public and private sectors are hereby informed that, in accordance with the communiqué of the Federation of Islamic Associations of Burkina Faso (FAIB) of May 17, 2026, which sets Wednesday, May 27, 2026 as the day of the Eid al-Adha or Tabaski festival, and in accordance with Article 2 of Law No. 01-2026/ALT of January 9, 2026, establishing paid holidays and days of commemoration and reflection in Burkina Faso, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 is declared a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
Burkina Faso Declares May 27 Tabaski Public Holiday Ministère du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (Ouagadougou) The Minister Of The People's Servants of Burkina Faso, Suanyaba Rodrigue Oboulbiga, has issued the communiqué No.2026-000006/MSP/SG declaring Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as public holiday in Burkina Faso on account of the upcoming Tabaski (Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned communique, "Workers and employers in the public and private sectors are hereby informed that, in accordance with the communiqué of the Federation of Islamic Associations of Burkina Faso (FAIB) of May 17, 2026, which sets Wednesday, May 27, 2026 as the day of the Eid al-Adha or Tabaski festival, and in accordance with Article 2 of Law No. 01-2026/ALT of January 9, 2026, establishing paid holidays and days of commemoration and reflection in Burkina Faso, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 is declared a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
Chandigarh Moves Bakrid Public Holiday Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) Earlier today, the Home Secretary of the Government of India's Union Territory of Chandigarh, Diprava Lakra, issued a vide notification revising the date earlier announced for the upcoming Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned notification, "In partial modification of this Administration’s Notification No. 6/1/1-IH(I)-2025/17488-95, dated 30.12.2025 regarding declaring of Public Holidays in the Union Territory of Chandigarh during the calendar year 2026, the 28th May, 2026 (Thursday) will now be observed as Public Holiday in all the Government Offices/Boards/ Corporations/ Institutions including Industrial Establishments under the Chandigarh Administration and also within the meaning of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) instead of Public Holiday already declared on 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday)".
Chandigarh Moves Bakrid Public Holiday Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) Earlier today, the Home Secretary of the Government of India's Union Territory of Chandigarh, Diprava Lakra, issued a vide notification revising the date earlier announced for the upcoming Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned notification, "In partial modification of this Administration’s Notification No. 6/1/1-IH(I)-2025/17488-95, dated 30.12.2025 regarding declaring of Public Holidays in the Union Territory of Chandigarh during the calendar year 2026, the 28th May, 2026 (Thursday) will now be observed as Public Holiday in all the Government Offices/Boards/ Corporations/ Institutions including Industrial Establishments under the Chandigarh Administration and also within the meaning of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) instead of Public Holiday already declared on 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday)".
Delhi NCT Moves Id Ul Zuha Public Holiday Government of Delhi NCT (New Delhi) The Lieutenant Governor of India's Delhi NCT (National Capital Territory), has issued 2 vide notifications amending the previously-announced date of the upcoming Id Ul Zuha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday. As per the vide notification No. 53/849/GAD/CN/ 2026/3175-3218, "In partial modification of this Department’s Notification No. F. 53/812/GAD/CN/2025/ 4540-4576 dated 04.12.2025. the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare that the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), earlier declared on 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday), shall now be observed on 28th May, 2026 (Thursday) in all Government Offices, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi". For its part, the vide notification No. 53/849/GAD/CN/ 2026/3219-3262 reads as follows, "In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881), read with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs’ Notification No. U-11030/2/73-UTL dated 28.06.1973, and in partial modification of this Department's Notification No. F. 53/812/GAD/CN/2025/4503-4539 dated 04.12.2025, the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare that the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), earlier declared on 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday), shall now be observed on 28th May, 2026 (Thursday)".
Delhi NCT Moves Id Ul Zuha Public Holiday Government of Delhi NCT (New Delhi) The Lieutenant Governor of India's Delhi NCT (National Capital Territory), has issued 2 vide notifications amending the previously-announced date of the upcoming Id Ul Zuha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday. As per the vide notification No. 53/849/GAD/CN/ 2026/3175-3218, "In partial modification of this Department’s Notification No. F. 53/812/GAD/CN/2025/ 4540-4576 dated 04.12.2025. the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare that the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), earlier declared on 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday), shall now be observed on 28th May, 2026 (Thursday) in all Government Offices, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi". For its part, the vide notification No. 53/849/GAD/CN/ 2026/3219-3262 reads as follows, "In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881), read with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs’ Notification No. U-11030/2/73-UTL dated 28.06.1973, and in partial modification of this Department's Notification No. F. 53/812/GAD/CN/2025/4503-4539 dated 04.12.2025, the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare that the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), earlier declared on 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday), shall now be observed on 28th May, 2026 (Thursday)".
Guinea Conakry Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Protection, Mory Condé, has issued a communique declaring Wednesday and Thursday, May 27 and 28, 2026, as "public holidays, days off and paid" in Guinea Conakry on account of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
Guinea Conakry Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Protection, Mory Condé, has issued a communique declaring Wednesday and Thursday, May 27 and 28, 2026, as "public holidays, days off and paid" in Guinea Conakry on account of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
Mauritania Extends Aïd al-Adha Public Holiday Journal Officiel de la République Islamique de Mauritanie (Noakchott) Maurtitania's Presidency of the Republic has announced that Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May 2026, the days following Eid al-Adha of the year 1447 of the Hijra, would be compensatory public holidays with paid leave throughout the national territory.
Mauritania Extends Aïd al-Adha Public Holiday Journal Officiel de la République Islamique de Mauritanie (Noakchott) Maurtitania's Presidency of the Republic has announced that Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May 2026, the days following Eid al-Adha of the year 1447 of the Hijra, would be compensatory public holidays with paid leave throughout the national territory.
Philippines House Passes Electoral Public Holidays Bill Philippine Information Agency (Manila) The Philippines House of Representatives has approved HB No. 8392, declaring national election day a regular non-working holiday, on third and final reading. HB No. 8392 amends the Administrative Code to add "National Election Day" to the list of regular holidays, replacing the current classification as a special non-working holiday. The Bill states that "every national election shall be a regular non-working holiday to incentivize the electorate who exercise their democratic right of suffrage" and defines national elections to include plebiscites, referenda, people’s initiatives, recall elections, special elections, other processes of voting of a similar nature which are national in scope.
Philippines House Passes Electoral Public Holidays Bill Philippine Information Agency (Manila) The Philippines House of Representatives has approved HB No. 8392, declaring national election day a regular non-working holiday, on third and final reading. HB No. 8392 amends the Administrative Code to add "National Election Day" to the list of regular holidays, replacing the current classification as a special non-working holiday. The Bill states that "every national election shall be a regular non-working holiday to incentivize the electorate who exercise their democratic right of suffrage" and defines national elections to include plebiscites, referenda, people’s initiatives, recall elections, special elections, other processes of voting of a similar nature which are national in scope.
Sierra Leone Declares Eid-Ul-Adha Public Holiday State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) Earlier today, the Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, Tower Hill, announced that Wednesday, May 27, 2026, had been declared as a public holiday in Sierra Leone to mark Eid-Ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned public notice, "The General Public is hereby informed that the Feast of Eid-Ul-Adha will be observed on Wednesday 27th May 2026. Accordingly, Wednesday 27th May 2026 will be a public holiday nationwide.".
Sierra Leone Declares Eid-Ul-Adha Public Holiday State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) Earlier today, the Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, Tower Hill, announced that Wednesday, May 27, 2026, had been declared as a public holiday in Sierra Leone to mark Eid-Ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned public notice, "The General Public is hereby informed that the Feast of Eid-Ul-Adha will be observed on Wednesday 27th May 2026. Accordingly, Wednesday 27th May 2026 will be a public holiday nationwide.".
Togo Declares May 27 Public Holiday For Eid al-Adha Primature du Togo (Lome) Togo's Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Dialogue has issued a press release informing all workers and employers that Wednesday, May 27, 2026 will be a public holiday, a day off work and paid throughout the entire national territory, on account of the upcoming Tabaski (Feast of Sacrifice).
Togo Declares May 27 Public Holiday For Eid al-Adha Primature du Togo (Lome) Togo's Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Dialogue has issued a press release informing all workers and employers that Wednesday, May 27, 2026 will be a public holiday, a day off work and paid throughout the entire national territory, on account of the upcoming Tabaski (Feast of Sacrifice).
Uganda Eid al-Adha Public Holiday May 27 Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The Media Centre executive director at the Ministry of Public Service of Uganda, Alan Kasujja, has announced that the Government of Uganda had officially declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a public holiday in observance of Eid Al-Adhuha (the feast of Sacrifice).
Uganda Eid al-Adha Public Holiday May 27 Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The Media Centre executive director at the Ministry of Public Service of Uganda, Alan Kasujja, has announced that the Government of Uganda had officially declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a public holiday in observance of Eid Al-Adhuha (the feast of Sacrifice).
Uttarakhand Moves Eid-ul-Zuha Public Holiday Government of Uttarakhand (Dehradun) The State Secretary of India's State Uttarakhand, Rajendra Kumar, has issued a notification revising its public holiday schedule for the upcoming festival of Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned notification, finalized earlier today following standard administrative reviews tied to regional moon-sighting observations, Thursday, May 28, 2026, has been declared a public holiday across the state, shifting from the previously scheduled date of Wednesday, May 27.
Uttarakhand Moves Eid-ul-Zuha Public Holiday Government of Uttarakhand (Dehradun) The State Secretary of India's State Uttarakhand, Rajendra Kumar, has issued a notification revising its public holiday schedule for the upcoming festival of Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned notification, finalized earlier today following standard administrative reviews tied to regional moon-sighting observations, Thursday, May 28, 2026, has been declared a public holiday across the state, shifting from the previously scheduled date of Wednesday, May 27.
Azerbaijan Announces Eid al-Adha Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers (Baku) The Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office, Sheikh ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade, has issued a fatwa regarding the date of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) in Azerbaijan. As per the aforementioned announcement, "This year, by the unanimous fatwa adopted by the Council of Heads of Religious Administrations of the Organization of Turkic States on May 18, 2026, the holiday date was confirmed as May 27. In accordance with Sharia, animal sacrifice may begin on May 27 and continue for 3 days. Eid prayers will be performed in our mosques on May 27, InshaAllah".
Azerbaijan Announces Eid al-Adha Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers (Baku) The Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office, Sheikh ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade, has issued a fatwa regarding the date of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) in Azerbaijan. As per the aforementioned announcement, "This year, by the unanimous fatwa adopted by the Council of Heads of Religious Administrations of the Organization of Turkic States on May 18, 2026, the holiday date was confirmed as May 27. In accordance with Sharia, animal sacrifice may begin on May 27 and continue for 3 days. Eid prayers will be performed in our mosques on May 27, InshaAllah".
Bolivia Declares May 27 Mother's Day Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has issued the Communicado DGTHSO-023/2026 decreeing that Wednesday, May 27, 2026, would be a half-day non-working public holiday for salaried mothers in the public and private sectors on account of Bolivian Mother's Day. The Communicado DGTHSO-023/2026 states that "The Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security, through the General Directorate of Labor, Hygiene, and Occupational Safety, reminds the general public that, in homage to the valiant heroines who fought on San Sebastián Hill, Mother's Day is celebrated by Law of November 8, 1927." and that "Considering the importance of May 27, 1812, during the War of Independence, and in compliance with Supreme Decree No. 4927 of May 1, 2023, a half-day holiday is hereby granted for Wednesday, May 27, for all working mothers in the public sector." all the while stressing that "Companies and workplaces in the private sector must comply with this decision, taking into account their work schedules and arrangements.".
Bolivia Declares May 27 Mother's Day Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has issued the Communicado DGTHSO-023/2026 decreeing that Wednesday, May 27, 2026, would be a half-day non-working public holiday for salaried mothers in the public and private sectors on account of Bolivian Mother's Day. The Communicado DGTHSO-023/2026 states that "The Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security, through the General Directorate of Labor, Hygiene, and Occupational Safety, reminds the general public that, in homage to the valiant heroines who fought on San Sebastián Hill, Mother's Day is celebrated by Law of November 8, 1927." and that "Considering the importance of May 27, 1812, during the War of Independence, and in compliance with Supreme Decree No. 4927 of May 1, 2023, a half-day holiday is hereby granted for Wednesday, May 27, for all working mothers in the public sector." all the while stressing that "Companies and workplaces in the private sector must comply with this decision, taking into account their work schedules and arrangements.".
Chad Eid al-Adha Public Holiday May 27 Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena) Chad's Minister of Public Service, Abdoulaye Mboudou Mbami, has issued a communiqué declaring Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a public holiday and a day off work throughout the national territory on the occasion of the celebration of Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), all the while specifying that "Thursday, May 28, 2026 remains a working day for all workers in the country".
Chad Eid al-Adha Public Holiday May 27 Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena) Chad's Minister of Public Service, Abdoulaye Mboudou Mbami, has issued a communiqué declaring Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a public holiday and a day off work throughout the national territory on the occasion of the celebration of Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), all the while specifying that "Thursday, May 28, 2026 remains a working day for all workers in the country".
Haryana Moves Id-ul-Zuha Public Holiday Government of Haryana (Chandigarh) The Chief Secretary of the Government of India's state of Haryana, Anurag Rastogi, has issued the vide Notification No.28/67/2008-1HR-I changing the date of the gazetted public holiday declared on the occasion of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the notification No.28/67/2008-1HR-I, "It is hereby notified that Thursday, the 28th May, 2026 shall be observed as Gazetted Holiday in the Departments/Boards/Corporations, Educational and other Institutions under the Haryana Government on account of festival Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) instead of Wednesday, the 27th May, 2026 already notified vide Notification No 28/67/2008-1HR-1 dated 16.12.2025." and "It is also notified that the Gazetted Holiday of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)' 28th May, 2026 shall also be observed within the meaning of Section 25 of Negotiable Instruments, Act, 1881.".
Haryana Moves Id-ul-Zuha Public Holiday Government of Haryana (Chandigarh) The Chief Secretary of the Government of India's state of Haryana, Anurag Rastogi, has issued the vide Notification No.28/67/2008-1HR-I changing the date of the gazetted public holiday declared on the occasion of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the notification No.28/67/2008-1HR-I, "It is hereby notified that Thursday, the 28th May, 2026 shall be observed as Gazetted Holiday in the Departments/Boards/Corporations, Educational and other Institutions under the Haryana Government on account of festival Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) instead of Wednesday, the 27th May, 2026 already notified vide Notification No 28/67/2008-1HR-1 dated 16.12.2025." and "It is also notified that the Gazetted Holiday of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)' 28th May, 2026 shall also be observed within the meaning of Section 25 of Negotiable Instruments, Act, 1881.".
Himachal Pradesh Moves Bakrid Public Holiday The official webportal of the Himachal Pradesh Government (Shimla) The Governor of the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta, has announced that the Himachal Pradesh government had revised the date of the Bakrid (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday following changes made by the Central Government. As per that announcement, earlier, the gazetted holiday for Bakrid had been scheduled for May 27, but the state government has now shifted the public holiday to Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Himachal Pradesh Moves Bakrid Public Holiday The official webportal of the Himachal Pradesh Government (Shimla) The Governor of the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta, has announced that the Himachal Pradesh government had revised the date of the Bakrid (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday following changes made by the Central Government. As per that announcement, earlier, the gazetted holiday for Bakrid had been scheduled for May 27, but the state government has now shifted the public holiday to Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Kurdistan Announces Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Kurdistan Department of Media and Information (Erbil) The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) of Iraq has declared Tuesday to Saturday, May 26-30, 2026, as official public holidays on account of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned announcement, "On the occasion of the holy Eid al-Adha, Tuesday, 26 May 2026, to Saturday, 30 May 2026, will be an official holiday across all institutions and departments of the Kurdistan Region" and adding that "Official working hours will resume on Sunday, 31 May 2026".
Kurdistan Announces Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Kurdistan Department of Media and Information (Erbil) The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) of Iraq has declared Tuesday to Saturday, May 26-30, 2026, as official public holidays on account of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned announcement, "On the occasion of the holy Eid al-Adha, Tuesday, 26 May 2026, to Saturday, 30 May 2026, will be an official holiday across all institutions and departments of the Kurdistan Region" and adding that "Official working hours will resume on Sunday, 31 May 2026".
Kenya Declares May 27 Public Holiday For Eid ul-Adha 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 Eid ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) in Kenya would be Wednesday, May 27, 2026. As per the aforementioned gazette notification, "It is notified for the general information that, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3(1) of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that Wednesday, the 27th of May, 2026, shall be a public holiday to mark Eid ul-Adha".
Kenya Declares May 27 Public Holiday For Eid ul-Adha 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 Eid ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) in Kenya would be Wednesday, May 27, 2026. As per the aforementioned gazette notification, "It is notified for the general information that, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3(1) of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that Wednesday, the 27th of May, 2026, shall be a public holiday to mark Eid ul-Adha".
Lakshadweep Gazettes Bakrid Public Holiday Change Lakshadweep Administration (Kavaratti) India's Union Territory of Lakshadweep has gazetted the change of date for the upcoming Bakrid (aka Id-ul-Zuha or Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday in today's Lakshadweep Gazette (VOL. LXII No.12 MONDAY 25th MAY, 2026/ 4th JYAISTHA, 1948 (SAKA)). As per the aforementioned gazette publication, "As per list of holidays notified vide Notification F.No.35/02/2018-Genl/864 dated. 17th December, 2025, the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) falls on Wednesday the 27th May, 2026, subject to change in date, depending on sighting of the moon. It has now been brought to notice of this Administration that, in Kavaratti Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) will be celebrated on 28th May, 2026. Accordingly, it has been decided to shift the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) to 28th May, 2026 (Thursday) in place of 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday) as notified earlier".
Lakshadweep Gazettes Bakrid Public Holiday Change Lakshadweep Administration (Kavaratti) India's Union Territory of Lakshadweep has gazetted the change of date for the upcoming Bakrid (aka Id-ul-Zuha or Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday in today's Lakshadweep Gazette (VOL. LXII No.12 MONDAY 25th MAY, 2026/ 4th JYAISTHA, 1948 (SAKA)). As per the aforementioned gazette publication, "As per list of holidays notified vide Notification F.No.35/02/2018-Genl/864 dated. 17th December, 2025, the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) falls on Wednesday the 27th May, 2026, subject to change in date, depending on sighting of the moon. It has now been brought to notice of this Administration that, in Kavaratti Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) will be celebrated on 28th May, 2026. Accordingly, it has been decided to shift the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) to 28th May, 2026 (Thursday) in place of 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday) as notified earlier".
Madhya Pradesh Moves Eid-ul-Adha Public Holiday Government of Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal) The Government of India's state of Madhya Pradesh has issued a Government Vide Notification stating that in place of the Eid-ul-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday previously declared for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a public and general holiday is now declared for Thursday, May 28, 2026, under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The aforementioned notification goes on to state that all offices will remain open on May 27, operating according to their scheduled timings.
Madhya Pradesh Moves Eid-ul-Adha Public Holiday Government of Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal) The Government of India's state of Madhya Pradesh has issued a Government Vide Notification stating that in place of the Eid-ul-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday previously declared for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a public and general holiday is now declared for Thursday, May 28, 2026, under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The aforementioned notification goes on to state that all offices will remain open on May 27, operating according to their scheduled timings.
Mali Extends Tabaski Public Holidays Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako) Mali's Minister of Labor, Public Service, and Social Dialogue has issued a communiqué announcing that Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the Tabaski holiday, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, the day after the Tabaski holiday, are paid public holidays throughout the national territory, in accordance with Law No.05-040 of July 22, 2005, concerning public holidays.
Mali Extends Tabaski Public Holidays Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako) Mali's Minister of Labor, Public Service, and Social Dialogue has issued a communiqué announcing that Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the Tabaski holiday, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, the day after the Tabaski holiday, are paid public holidays throughout the national territory, in accordance with Law No.05-040 of July 22, 2005, concerning public holidays.
Morocco Extends Aïd al-Adha Bank Holidays Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat) The Professional Association of Moroccan Banks (GPBM) has announced that Friday, May 29, 2026, will be an exceptional holiday for all employees of banking institutions in the Kingdom, to mark the upcoming Aïd al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned announcement, "On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, the Professional Group of Banks of Morocco (GPBM) announces that Friday, May 29, 2026 is, exceptionally, a public holiday in banks. Each bank is responsible for informing its employees and customers".
Morocco Extends Aïd al-Adha Bank Holidays Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat) The Professional Association of Moroccan Banks (GPBM) has announced that Friday, May 29, 2026, will be an exceptional holiday for all employees of banking institutions in the Kingdom, to mark the upcoming Aïd al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned announcement, "On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, the Professional Group of Banks of Morocco (GPBM) announces that Friday, May 29, 2026 is, exceptionally, a public holiday in banks. Each bank is responsible for informing its employees and customers".
Mozambique Declares Eid-Ul-Adhá Public Sector Holiday Agencia de Informção de Moçambique (Maputo) Mozambique's Minister of Labor, Gender and Social Action, Ivete Alane, has granted a one-off sectorial non-working public sector holiday on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (Subject: Time Off for the Eid al-Adha Holiday). As per the aforementioned press communiqué, "The Minister of Labour, Gender and Social Action, Ivete Alane, under the provisions of paragraph 2 of article 5 of the Regulation on Time Off, approved by Decree No. 7/2015 of June 3, grants a day off to all public and private sector workers who profess the Muslim religion nationwide, on May 27, 2026, on the occasion of the celebration of Eid al-Adha.".
Mozambique Declares Eid-Ul-Adhá Public Sector Holiday Agencia de Informção de Moçambique (Maputo) Mozambique's Minister of Labor, Gender and Social Action, Ivete Alane, has granted a one-off sectorial non-working public sector holiday on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (Subject: Time Off for the Eid al-Adha Holiday). As per the aforementioned press communiqué, "The Minister of Labour, Gender and Social Action, Ivete Alane, under the provisions of paragraph 2 of article 5 of the Regulation on Time Off, approved by Decree No. 7/2015 of June 3, grants a day off to all public and private sector workers who profess the Muslim religion nationwide, on May 27, 2026, on the occasion of the celebration of Eid al-Adha.".
Nagaland Moves Id-ul-Zuha Public Holiday Government of Nagaland (Dimapur) The Government of India's state of Nagaland has issued a notification amending the date of the upcoming Id-ul-Zuha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned notification , "In a partial modification, the Home Department has issued Notification of even number dated 29th October, 2025 regarding declaration of Holidays for the Calendar Year 2026. the Government of Nagaland has declared that in all the offices of the Government of Nagaland. the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) shall be observed on 28th of May, 2026 (Thursday) instead of 27th of May. 2026 (Wednesday) as notified earlier in the said Notification", adding that "Further, in pursuance of the explanation to Section - 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Acts, 1881 (Act, XXVI of 1881), the Government of Nagaland has declared a public holiday on 28th May, 2026 (Thursday) on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) instead of 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday) as notified earlier in Annexure-III of the said Notification".
Nagaland Moves Id-ul-Zuha Public Holiday Government of Nagaland (Dimapur) The Government of India's state of Nagaland has issued a notification amending the date of the upcoming Id-ul-Zuha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned notification , "In a partial modification, the Home Department has issued Notification of even number dated 29th October, 2025 regarding declaration of Holidays for the Calendar Year 2026. the Government of Nagaland has declared that in all the offices of the Government of Nagaland. the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) shall be observed on 28th of May, 2026 (Thursday) instead of 27th of May. 2026 (Wednesday) as notified earlier in the said Notification", adding that "Further, in pursuance of the explanation to Section - 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Acts, 1881 (Act, XXVI of 1881), the Government of Nagaland has declared a public holiday on 28th May, 2026 (Thursday) on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) instead of 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday) as notified earlier in Annexure-III of the said Notification".
Nigeria Extends Eid-ul-Adha Public Holidays Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) The Minister of Interior of the Federal Government of Nigeria, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has issued a communique announcing that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Eid-ul-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) celebration.
Nigeria Extends Eid-ul-Adha Public Holidays Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) The Minister of Interior of the Federal Government of Nigeria, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has issued a communique announcing that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Eid-ul-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) celebration.
Punjab Moves Eid-ul-Zuha Public Holiday Government of Punjab (Chandigarh) The Government of India's state of Punjab has declared a gazetted public holiday on Thursday, May 28, 2026, on account of Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) in all Government Offices, Boards/Corporations and Government Educational Institutions across the State under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. As per the Personnel Department's notification, "earlier the gazetted holiday for Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) had been declared for May 27, 2026. However, with a revision in the earlier notification, the holiday will now be observed on May 28, 2026 (Thursday)".
Punjab Moves Eid-ul-Zuha Public Holiday Government of Punjab (Chandigarh) The Government of India's state of Punjab has declared a gazetted public holiday on Thursday, May 28, 2026, on account of Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) in all Government Offices, Boards/Corporations and Government Educational Institutions across the State under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. As per the Personnel Department's notification, "earlier the gazetted holiday for Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) had been declared for May 27, 2026. However, with a revision in the earlier notification, the holiday will now be observed on May 28, 2026 (Thursday)".
Rwanda Declares May 27 Eid Al-Adha Public Holiday Rwanda Bureau Of Information and Broadcasting (ORINFOR) Rwanda's Ministry of Public Service and Labour has issued an announcement that the upcoming Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday would be observed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, following an announcement from the Rwanda Muslim Community (RMC). As per the Ministry's announcement, the May 27 public holiday will apply to employees in both the public and the private sectors.
Rwanda Declares May 27 Eid Al-Adha Public Holiday Rwanda Bureau Of Information and Broadcasting (ORINFOR) Rwanda's Ministry of Public Service and Labour has issued an announcement that the upcoming Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday would be observed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, following an announcement from the Rwanda Muslim Community (RMC). As per the Ministry's announcement, the May 27 public holiday will apply to employees in both the public and the private sectors.
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