worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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Chandigarh Declares Guru Arjan Dev Ji Public Holiday Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) The Administration of the Government of India's Union Territory of Chandigarh has announced a public holiday on Thursday, June 18, 2026, to mark Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji's martyrdom day. As per the official notification issued by Home Secretary, Diprava Lakra, June 18 was initially listed as a restricted holiday in the Chandigarh Administration’s 2026 holiday calendar but that date has now been declared a full public holiday for all government offices, boards, corporations, government institutions, and industrial establishments under the Chandigarh Administration.
Chandigarh Declares Guru Arjan Dev Ji Public Holiday Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) The Administration of the Government of India's Union Territory of Chandigarh has announced a public holiday on Thursday, June 18, 2026, to mark Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji's martyrdom day. As per the official notification issued by Home Secretary, Diprava Lakra, June 18 was initially listed as a restricted holiday in the Chandigarh Administration’s 2026 holiday calendar but that date has now been declared a full public holiday for all government offices, boards, corporations, government institutions, and industrial establishments under the Chandigarh Administration.
Philippines Declare June 24 Araw ng Maynila Public Holiday Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Philippines President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has signed a proclamation declaring Araw ng Maynila on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as a local public holiday in Manila in celebration of the 455th founding anniversary of the country’s capital.
Philippines Declare June 24 Araw ng Maynila Public Holiday Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Philippines President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has signed a proclamation declaring Araw ng Maynila on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as a local public holiday in Manila in celebration of the 455th founding anniversary of the country’s capital.
Tonga Declares June 26 Public Holiday Tonga Ministry of Information and Communications (Nuku'alofa) The Cabinet of the Government of Tonga has decided to declare Friday, June 26, 2026, as a one off public holiday to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the introduction and establishment of Christianity in the Kingdom of Tonga. The aforementioned declaration was approved by the Cabinet in accordance with Section 2(b) of the Public Holidays Act.
Tonga Declares June 26 Public Holiday Tonga Ministry of Information and Communications (Nuku'alofa) The Cabinet of the Government of Tonga has decided to declare Friday, June 26, 2026, as a one off public holiday to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the introduction and establishment of Christianity in the Kingdom of Tonga. The aforementioned declaration was approved by the Cabinet in accordance with Section 2(b) of the Public Holidays Act.
Andhra Pradesh Moves Muharram Public Holiday Government of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati) The Chief Secretary to the Government of India's State of Andhra Pradesh has issued the vide notifications G.O.Rt.No.1176 and G.O.Rt.No.1177 moving the date of the upcoming Muharram public holiday from Thursday, June 25, to Friday, June 26, 2026, based on a request by the Chief Executive Officer of the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board.
Andhra Pradesh Moves Muharram Public Holiday Government of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati) The Chief Secretary to the Government of India's State of Andhra Pradesh has issued the vide notifications G.O.Rt.No.1176 and G.O.Rt.No.1177 moving the date of the upcoming Muharram public holiday from Thursday, June 25, to Friday, June 26, 2026, based on a request by the Chief Executive Officer of the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board.
Bangladesh Announces June 26 Ashura Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) At a meeting chaired by Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Fazlur Rahman, Bangladesh's National Moon-Sighting Committee announced that the Moon crescent of the month of Muharram, 1448 Hijri, had been sighted in the sky of Bangladesh earlier tonight, meaning that the month of Muharram will begin tomorrow and that the Ashura public holiday will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Friday, Juner 26, 2026.
Bangladesh Announces June 26 Ashura Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) At a meeting chaired by Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Fazlur Rahman, Bangladesh's National Moon-Sighting Committee announced that the Moon crescent of the month of Muharram, 1448 Hijri, had been sighted in the sky of Bangladesh earlier tonight, meaning that the month of Muharram will begin tomorrow and that the Ashura public holiday will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Friday, Juner 26, 2026.
DR Congo Rules-Out June 17 Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Ministry of Public Service of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has issued a statement denying the authenticity of an alleged official communiqué circulating on social media and claiming that the Ministries of Public Service and Sports and Recreation had jointly declared Wednesday, June 17, 2026, a paid public holiday throughout the country to allow Congolese citizens to show their support for the DRC Leopards as they participate in their first match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DR Congo Rules-Out June 17 Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Ministry of Public Service of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has issued a statement denying the authenticity of an alleged official communiqué circulating on social media and claiming that the Ministries of Public Service and Sports and Recreation had jointly declared Wednesday, June 17, 2026, a paid public holiday throughout the country to allow Congolese citizens to show their support for the DRC Leopards as they participate in their first match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Pakistan Moves Muharram Public Holidays Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The federal government of Pakistan has announced that Muharram 1448 AH will begin in Pakistan on Wednesday, June 17, and that the Ashura public holidays announced earlier by the federal government for June 24 and 25 will now be observed on Thursday and Friday, June 25 and 26, 2026.
Pakistan Moves Muharram Public Holidays Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The federal government of Pakistan has announced that Muharram 1448 AH will begin in Pakistan on Wednesday, June 17, and that the Ashura public holidays announced earlier by the federal government for June 24 and 25 will now be observed on Thursday and Friday, June 25 and 26, 2026.
Galicia 2027 Public Holidays Approved Diario Oficial de Galicia (DOG) The Government Council of Spain's Autonomous Region of Galicia has approved the annual list of regional public holidays (calendario laboral) in Galicia for the upcoming calendar year 2027. The 2027 list of Galician public holidays will feature March 19 (Día de San José) and May 17 (Galician Literature Day).
Galicia 2027 Public Holidays Approved Diario Oficial de Galicia (DOG) The Government Council of Spain's Autonomous Region of Galicia has approved the annual list of regional public holidays (calendario laboral) in Galicia for the upcoming calendar year 2027. The 2027 list of Galician public holidays will feature March 19 (Día de San José) and May 17 (Galician Literature Day).
Iraq Announces Islamic New Year Public Holiday Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers of Iraq has declared Tuesday, June 16, a public holiday across all ministries and government institutions to mark the first day of Muharram and the beginning of the new Hijri year.
Iraq Announces Islamic New Year Public Holiday Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers of Iraq has declared Tuesday, June 16, a public holiday across all ministries and government institutions to mark the first day of Muharram and the beginning of the new Hijri year.
Kuwait Sets Date Of Islamic New Year Public Holiday Kuwait Civil Service Commission (Kuwait City) Earlier tonight, the sighting of the crescent moon of Muharram was confirmed, meaning that Tuesday, June 16, will be the first day of the Hijri year 1448 AH in Kuwait.
Kuwait Sets Date Of Islamic New Year Public Holiday Kuwait Civil Service Commission (Kuwait City) Earlier tonight, the sighting of the crescent moon of Muharram was confirmed, meaning that Tuesday, June 16, will be the first day of the Hijri year 1448 AH in Kuwait.
Morocco Declares Islamic New Year Public Holiday Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat) Earlier tonight, the Ministry of Religious Endowments and Islamic Affairs of the government of Morocco has announced that it had contacted the ministry's delegates as well as the units of the Royal Armed Forces who confirmed the non-observation of the crescent moon of the month of Moharram ("Therefore, the 1st of Muharram of the Islamic New Year 1448 will correspond to Wednesday, June 17").
Morocco Declares Islamic New Year Public Holiday Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat) Earlier tonight, the Ministry of Religious Endowments and Islamic Affairs of the government of Morocco has announced that it had contacted the ministry's delegates as well as the units of the Royal Armed Forces who confirmed the non-observation of the crescent moon of the month of Moharram ("Therefore, the 1st of Muharram of the Islamic New Year 1448 will correspond to Wednesday, June 17").
Niger Declares June 26 Islamic New Year Public Holiday Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du Travail du Niger (Niamey) Niger's ministre de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de l'Emploi, Aissatou Abdoulaye Tondi, has issued a communiqué announcing a public holiday on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, on account of the upcoming Islamic New Year, in line with the "loi n°97-20 du 20 juin 1997, instituant les fêtes légales et les textes modificatifs subséquents".
Niger Declares June 26 Islamic New Year Public Holiday Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du Travail du Niger (Niamey) Niger's ministre de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de l'Emploi, Aissatou Abdoulaye Tondi, has issued a communiqué announcing a public holiday on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, on account of the upcoming Islamic New Year, in line with the "loi n°97-20 du 20 juin 1997, instituant les fêtes légales et les textes modificatifs subséquents".
Zanzibar Declares Public Holiday For Islamic New Year 1448 Prime Minister's Office United Republic Of Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) The President of the Tanzanian State of Zanzibar, Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has declared Wednesday, June 17, 2026, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1448 Hijri.
Zanzibar Declares Public Holiday For Islamic New Year 1448 Prime Minister's Office United Republic Of Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) The President of the Tanzanian State of Zanzibar, Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has declared Wednesday, June 17, 2026, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1448 Hijri.
Tunisia Declares June 16 Islamic New Year Public Holiday Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) The présidence du gouvernement of Tunisia, based on the recommendation of the Mufti de la République, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, has issued a communique declaring Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a paid non-working public holiday for state agents, local authorities and public administrative establishments, on account of the upcoming Nouvel an de l’Hégire (Islamic New Year).
Tunisia Declares June 16 Islamic New Year Public Holiday Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) The présidence du gouvernement of Tunisia, based on the recommendation of the Mufti de la République, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, has issued a communique declaring Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a paid non-working public holiday for state agents, local authorities and public administrative establishments, on account of the upcoming Nouvel an de l’Hégire (Islamic New Year).
Yemen Declares June 16 Public Holiday For Islamic New Year Yemen News Agency (SABA) Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development has announced that tomorrow, Tuesday, the 1st of Muharram 1448 AH, corresponding to June 16, 2026, is an official holiday to commemorate the anniversary of the Prophet's migration (Hijra).
Yemen Declares June 16 Public Holiday For Islamic New Year Yemen News Agency (SABA) Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development has announced that tomorrow, Tuesday, the 1st of Muharram 1448 AH, corresponding to June 16, 2026, is an official holiday to commemorate the anniversary of the Prophet's migration (Hijra).
Algeria Declares Islamic New Year Public Holiday Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers) The Algerian Direction générale de la Fonction publique et de la Réforme administrative has announced that the first day of the month of Moharam would be a public holiday for both the public and private sectors. As per the aforementioned announcement, "On the occasion of the Islamic New Year and in accordance with Law 63-278 of July 26, 1963, as amended and supplemented, establishing the list of legal holidays, the day of 1st Muharram 1448 of the Islamic calendar is a paid holiday for all staff of public institutions and administrations, public and private establishments and offices, as well as for staff of public and private companies, all sectors and legal statuses combined, including staff paid by the hour or by the day".
Algeria Declares Islamic New Year Public Holiday Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers) The Algerian Direction générale de la Fonction publique et de la Réforme administrative has announced that the first day of the month of Moharam would be a public holiday for both the public and private sectors. As per the aforementioned announcement, "On the occasion of the Islamic New Year and in accordance with Law 63-278 of July 26, 1963, as amended and supplemented, establishing the list of legal holidays, the day of 1st Muharram 1448 of the Islamic calendar is a paid holiday for all staff of public institutions and administrations, public and private establishments and offices, as well as for staff of public and private companies, all sectors and legal statuses combined, including staff paid by the hour or by the day".
Bahrain Al-Hijra Bank Holiday June 16 Bahrain News Agency (BNA) Bahrain's Central Bank has published a circular declaring Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as a bank holiday in Bahrain. The aforementioned announcement, signed by the Central Bank's Director of the Banking Services Directorate, Hessa Saif Al Buflasa, reads as follows, "Please be advised that the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) will be closed during the Al-Hijra New Year Holiday which will fall on Tuesday, 16th June 2026.", adding that "CBB will resume operations on Wednesday, 17th June 2026.".
Bahrain Al-Hijra Bank Holiday June 16 Bahrain News Agency (BNA) Bahrain's Central Bank has published a circular declaring Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as a bank holiday in Bahrain. The aforementioned announcement, signed by the Central Bank's Director of the Banking Services Directorate, Hessa Saif Al Buflasa, reads as follows, "Please be advised that the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) will be closed during the Al-Hijra New Year Holiday which will fall on Tuesday, 16th June 2026.", adding that "CBB will resume operations on Wednesday, 17th June 2026.".
Tunisia Announces Islamic New Year Public Holiday Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) Earlier today, the présidence du gouvernement of Tunisia, has issued a communique declaring a one-day public holidays for civil servants in the public sector, local authorities and public administrative enterprises, on account of the upcoming "nouvel an de l'hégire 1448". As per the aforementioned communique, the first day of the month of Muharram is expected to occur on either Tuesday or Wednesday, June 16 or 17, 2026.
Tunisia Announces Islamic New Year Public Holiday Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) Earlier today, the présidence du gouvernement of Tunisia, has issued a communique declaring a one-day public holidays for civil servants in the public sector, local authorities and public administrative enterprises, on account of the upcoming "nouvel an de l'hégire 1448". As per the aforementioned communique, the first day of the month of Muharram is expected to occur on either Tuesday or Wednesday, June 16 or 17, 2026.
Chilean Electoral Public Holidays Cancellation Update Ministerio del Trabajo y Previsión Social (Valparaiso) In an internal vote, the Chilean Chamber of Deputies supported the proposal to end mandatory public holidays on election and plebiscite days, with 87 votes in favor, 54 against, and 2 abstentions. However, the text will have to be reviewed again by the technical committee, following some suggestions submitted by the same members of parliament.
Chilean Electoral Public Holidays Cancellation Update Ministerio del Trabajo y Previsión Social (Valparaiso) In an internal vote, the Chilean Chamber of Deputies supported the proposal to end mandatory public holidays on election and plebiscite days, with 87 votes in favor, 54 against, and 2 abstentions. However, the text will have to be reviewed again by the technical committee, following some suggestions submitted by the same members of parliament.
Falkland Islands Extend Liberation Day Public Holiday Falkland Islands Government (Stanley) The Falkland Islands Government has announced that Monday, June 15, 2026, will be a public holiday in lieu of Liberation Day which this year falls on Sunday, June 14.
Falkland Islands Extend Liberation Day Public Holiday Falkland Islands Government (Stanley) The Falkland Islands Government has announced that Monday, June 15, 2026, will be a public holiday in lieu of Liberation Day which this year falls on Sunday, June 14.
Bahrain Declares Islamic New Year Public Holiday Bahrain News Agency (BNA) Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has issued a circular announcing the date of the upcoming 1448 AH Hijri New Year public holiday as Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Bahrain Declares Islamic New Year Public Holiday Bahrain News Agency (BNA) Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has issued a circular announcing the date of the upcoming 1448 AH Hijri New Year public holiday as Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Egypt CBE Declares June 18 Bank Holiday The Central Bank of Egypt (Cairo) The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced that all banks operating in Egypt will be closed on Thursday, June 18th, in observance of the Islamic New Year 1448 AH. As per the aforementioned announcement, "Operations at banks will resume on the morning of Sunday, June 21st".
Egypt CBE Declares June 18 Bank Holiday The Central Bank of Egypt (Cairo) The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced that all banks operating in Egypt will be closed on Thursday, June 18th, in observance of the Islamic New Year 1448 AH. As per the aforementioned announcement, "Operations at banks will resume on the morning of Sunday, June 21st".
Nigeria Declares June 12 Democracy Day Public Holiday The Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) Earlier today, the Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of the Interior, Magdalene Ajani has issued a statement, on behalf of the Minister of the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Friday, June 12, 2026, as a non-working public holiday throughout Nigeria to mark this year's Democracy Day.
Nigeria Declares June 12 Democracy Day Public Holiday The Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) Earlier today, the Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of the Interior, Magdalene Ajani has issued a statement, on behalf of the Minister of the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Friday, June 12, 2026, as a non-working public holiday throughout Nigeria to mark this year's Democracy Day.
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