Thursday, September 10, 2026
- Zimbabwe
- Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe Declares Munhumutapa Day An Annual Public Holiday
The Herald (Harare)
Zimbabwe's President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has issued the Statutory Instrument 148 of 2026 under the Public Holidays and Prohibition of Business Act (Chapter 10:21) which proclaims September 15 as a new annual public holiday to be known as Munhumutapa Day.
As per the aforementioned Gazette Notice, "It is hereby declared that the 15th of September every year hence forth, shall be a public holiday to be known as Munhumutapa Day".
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Zimbabwe Declares Munhumutapa Day An Annual Public Holiday
The Herald (Harare)
Zimbabwe's President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has issued the Statutory Instrument 148 of 2026 under the Public Holidays and Prohibition of Business Act (Chapter 10:21) which proclaims September 15 as a new annual public holiday to be known as Munhumutapa Day.
As per the aforementioned Gazette Notice, "It is hereby declared that the 15th of September every year hence forth, shall be a public holiday to be known as Munhumutapa Day".
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Aragon (AR)
- Aragon (AR)
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Aragon 2027 Public Holidays Announced
Gobierno de Aragón (Zaragoza)
The government of Spain's autonomous region of Aragon has approved the 2027 work calendar, which will include twelve paid, non-working public holidays throughout the Autonomous Community.
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Aragon 2027 Public Holidays Announced
Gobierno de Aragón (Zaragoza)
The government of Spain's autonomous region of Aragon has approved the 2027 work calendar, which will include twelve paid, non-working public holidays throughout the Autonomous Community.
- Meghalaya (ML)
- Meghalaya (ML)
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Meghalaya Declares September 18 Public Holiday
Government of Meghalaya (Shillong)
The Government of India's state of Meghalaya has issued a vide notification declaring Friday, September 18, 2026, as a one-off public sector holiday in the East Khasi Hills District on the account of Unitarian Anniversary Day.
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Meghalaya Declares September 18 Public Holiday
Government of Meghalaya (Shillong)
The Government of India's state of Meghalaya has issued a vide notification declaring Friday, September 18, 2026, as a one-off public sector holiday in the East Khasi Hills District on the account of Unitarian Anniversary Day.
- Philippines
- Philippines
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Philippines Comelec Requests November 3 Post-Election Public Holiday
Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (Manila)
The Philippines Commission on Elections (Comelec) has asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare 3 November a holiday as part of preparations for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
As per Comelec Chair, George Garcia, declaring the following day a holiday would allow voters to participate in the polls without having to rush back to work after traveling for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on 1 and 2 November, respectively.
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Philippines Comelec Requests November 3 Post-Election Public Holiday
Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (Manila)
The Philippines Commission on Elections (Comelec) has asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare 3 November a holiday as part of preparations for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
As per Comelec Chair, George Garcia, declaring the following day a holiday would allow voters to participate in the polls without having to rush back to work after traveling for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on 1 and 2 November, respectively.
- Portugal
- Portugal
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Portugal Considers May 9 Europe Day Public Holiday
Assembleia da República (Lisboa)
Tomorrow, the Portuguese Parliament’s European Affairs Committee is to consider Petition No. 197/XVII/1a, entitled Proposal for the establishment of Europe Day (May 9th) as a national holiday in Portugal and which proposes that Europe Day, celebrated every year on May 9th, become an official public holiday in Portugal.
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Portugal Considers May 9 Europe Day Public Holiday
Assembleia da República (Lisboa)
Tomorrow, the Portuguese Parliament’s European Affairs Committee is to consider Petition No. 197/XVII/1a, entitled Proposal for the establishment of Europe Day (May 9th) as a national holiday in Portugal and which proposes that Europe Day, celebrated every year on May 9th, become an official public holiday in Portugal.
- Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia Announces September 23 National Day Public Holiday
Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) of Saudi Arabia has declared a public holiday on Wednesday, Rabi al-Thani 12, 1448 AH, corresponding to September 23, 2026, in celebration of the Kingdom's 96th National Day.
As per the aforementioned announcement, the September 23, 2026, public holiday "will be an official holiday for employees in the private and non-profit sectors".
Government employees covered by the Civil Service regulations will additionally observe Thursday, September 24, 2026, as an official holiday, as it is the sole working day between the National Day holiday and the Friday/Saturday weekend.
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Saudi Arabia Announces September 23 National Day Public Holiday
Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) of Saudi Arabia has declared a public holiday on Wednesday, Rabi al-Thani 12, 1448 AH, corresponding to September 23, 2026, in celebration of the Kingdom's 96th National Day.
As per the aforementioned announcement, the September 23, 2026, public holiday "will be an official holiday for employees in the private and non-profit sectors".
Government employees covered by the Civil Service regulations will additionally observe Thursday, September 24, 2026, as an official holiday, as it is the sole working day between the National Day holiday and the Friday/Saturday weekend.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- Argentina
- Argentina
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Argentina Considering Papal Visit Public Holidays
Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires)
Argentina's national government is considering declaring a holiday during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Argentina, scheduled between November 8 and 11, 2026, in order to facilitate the participation of those who wish to attend one of the main religious celebrations that the Supreme Pontiff will lead.
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Argentina Considering Papal Visit Public Holidays
Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires)
Argentina's national government is considering declaring a holiday during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Argentina, scheduled between November 8 and 11, 2026, in order to facilitate the participation of those who wish to attend one of the main religious celebrations that the Supreme Pontiff will lead.
- Philippines
- Philippines
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Philippines Declares Three More September Local Public Holidays
Philippine Information Agency (Manila)
Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working public holidays in three more localities in September 2026.
These are September 9 in Banton, Romblon, for the Hanrumanan Festival (Proclamation No.1422), September 10 in Bais City, Negros Oriental, for the Hudyaka Festival (Proclamation No.1420), and September 11 in the Province of Ilocos Norte, for the 109th birth anniversary of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. (Proclamation No.1421).
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Philippines Declares Three More September Local Public Holidays
Philippine Information Agency (Manila)
Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working public holidays in three more localities in September 2026.
These are September 9 in Banton, Romblon, for the Hanrumanan Festival (Proclamation No.1422), September 10 in Bais City, Negros Oriental, for the Hudyaka Festival (Proclamation No.1420), and September 11 in the Province of Ilocos Norte, for the 109th birth anniversary of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. (Proclamation No.1421).
Monday, September 7, 2026
- Angola
- Angola
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Angola Extends September 17 Public-Sector Holiday
Rádio Nacional de Angola (Luanda)
Angola’s Ministry of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security has announced that Friday, September 18, 2026, would be a one-off non-working public sector holiday, following the holiday of the Founder of the Nation and National Hero.
As per the aforementioned announcement, civil servants will work an extra hour and a half per day, between September 10th and 16th, to compensate for the suspension of work activity scheduled for Friday the 18th of September, 2026.
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Angola Extends September 17 Public-Sector Holiday
Rádio Nacional de Angola (Luanda)
Angola’s Ministry of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security has announced that Friday, September 18, 2026, would be a one-off non-working public sector holiday, following the holiday of the Founder of the Nation and National Hero.
As per the aforementioned announcement, civil servants will work an extra hour and a half per day, between September 10th and 16th, to compensate for the suspension of work activity scheduled for Friday the 18th of September, 2026.
- Venezuela
- Venezuela
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Two Venezuelan States Declare September 8 Public Holidays
Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Comunicación e Información (Caracas)
The Governor of Venezuela's Province of Anzoátegui, Luis José Marcano, has issued the Decree No. 499 declaring Tuesday, September 8, 2026, a non-working public holiday throughout all 21 state municipalities.
Likewise, Sucre Governor, Johanna Carrillo, has issued Decree No. 430 declaring Tuesday, September 8, 2026, a non-working public holiday on a account of the Virgen del Valle.
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Two Venezuelan States Declare September 8 Public Holidays
Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Comunicación e Información (Caracas)
The Governor of Venezuela's Province of Anzoátegui, Luis José Marcano, has issued the Decree No. 499 declaring Tuesday, September 8, 2026, a non-working public holiday throughout all 21 state municipalities.
Likewise, Sucre Governor, Johanna Carrillo, has issued Decree No. 430 declaring Tuesday, September 8, 2026, a non-working public holiday on a account of the Virgen del Valle.
Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Jharkhand (JH)
- Jharkhand (JH)
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Jharkhand Declares September 7 Public Holiday
Government of Jharkhand (Ranchi)
The Government of India's state of Jharkhand has declared a public sector holiday on Monday, September 7, 2026, on account of the death, earlier today, of minister and senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Sudivya Kumar, thus partially amending the list of 2026 public holidays in Jharkhand as set out in the Jharkhand vide notification No.10/SA.AV.03-03/7244 issued by the Governor of Jharkhand, last December.
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Jharkhand Declares September 7 Public Holiday
Government of Jharkhand (Ranchi)
The Government of India's state of Jharkhand has declared a public sector holiday on Monday, September 7, 2026, on account of the death, earlier today, of minister and senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Sudivya Kumar, thus partially amending the list of 2026 public holidays in Jharkhand as set out in the Jharkhand vide notification No.10/SA.AV.03-03/7244 issued by the Governor of Jharkhand, last December.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Macedonia
- Macedonia
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Macedonia Declares September 8 Independence Day Public Holiday
Ministry of Labour and Social Policy of the Republic of Macedonia (Skopje)
Macedonia's Ministry of Labour and Social Policy has announced that, based on the Law on Holidays of the Republic of Macedonia (Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia No. 21/98 and 18/07), Tuesday, September 8, 2026, will be a non-working day in the Republic of North Macedonia.
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Macedonia Declares September 8 Independence Day Public Holiday
Ministry of Labour and Social Policy of the Republic of Macedonia (Skopje)
Macedonia's Ministry of Labour and Social Policy has announced that, based on the Law on Holidays of the Republic of Macedonia (Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia No. 21/98 and 18/07), Tuesday, September 8, 2026, will be a non-working day in the Republic of North Macedonia.
Friday, September 4, 2026
- Chile
- Chile
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Chile Government Reaffirms Opposition To September 17 Public Holiday
Tramitación de proyectos (Congreso Nacional de Chile)
Chile's Deputy Minister of the Interior and Secretary General of Government (Segegob), Claudio Alvarado, has confirmed the executive's position against the possible declaration of Thursday, September 17, 2026, as a one-off public holiday.
Minister Alvarado further criticized the progress in the Chamber of Deputies of the motion that seeks to declare September 17th a holiday, warning that it encroaches on the exclusive powers of the executive branch.
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Chile Government Reaffirms Opposition To September 17 Public Holiday
Tramitación de proyectos (Congreso Nacional de Chile)
Chile's Deputy Minister of the Interior and Secretary General of Government (Segegob), Claudio Alvarado, has confirmed the executive's position against the possible declaration of Thursday, September 17, 2026, as a one-off public holiday.
Minister Alvarado further criticized the progress in the Chamber of Deputies of the motion that seeks to declare September 17th a holiday, warning that it encroaches on the exclusive powers of the executive branch.
- eSwatini
- eSwatini
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Eswatini Extends Upcoming Independence Day Public Holiday
Government of Eswatini Ministry of Home Affairs (Mbabane)
Eswatini's Ministry of Home Affairs has officially confirmed that Monday, September 7, 2026, would be observed as a public holiday, extending the Independence Day celebrations beyond Sunday, September 6, 2026, in accordance with the Public Holidays Act.
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Eswatini Extends Upcoming Independence Day Public Holiday
Government of Eswatini Ministry of Home Affairs (Mbabane)
Eswatini's Ministry of Home Affairs has officially confirmed that Monday, September 7, 2026, would be observed as a public holiday, extending the Independence Day celebrations beyond Sunday, September 6, 2026, in accordance with the Public Holidays Act.
- Nepal
- Nepal
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Nepal Essential Banking Services During September 8 Public Holiday
Nepal Rastra Bank (Kathmandu)
Nepal's Rastra Bank (Nepal's central bank) has issued the NRB Notice No. 7/2083–84 (Regarding the Continuation of Essential Banking Services) instructing Class A, B, C and D financial institutions to keep counters and essential banking services operating during the September 8 nationwide Gen Z Martyrs’ Day public holiday, to prevent the holiday from obstructing disaster-relief, rescue and emergency financial transactions.
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Nepal Essential Banking Services During September 8 Public Holiday
Nepal Rastra Bank (Kathmandu)
Nepal's Rastra Bank (Nepal's central bank) has issued the NRB Notice No. 7/2083–84 (Regarding the Continuation of Essential Banking Services) instructing Class A, B, C and D financial institutions to keep counters and essential banking services operating during the September 8 nationwide Gen Z Martyrs’ Day public holiday, to prevent the holiday from obstructing disaster-relief, rescue and emergency financial transactions.
- South Africa
- South Africa
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South Africa Declares November 4 Electoral Public Holiday
South African Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has issued the Proclamation Notice 346 Of 2026 declaring Wednesday, November 4, 2026, as a public holiday.
As per the aforementioned proclamation, "In terms of Section 2A of the Public Holidays Act, 1994 (Act No. 36 of 1994), I hereby declare the Fourth day of November 2026 as a public holiday throughout the Republic in connection with the holding of local government elections.".
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South Africa Declares November 4 Electoral Public Holiday
South African Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has issued the Proclamation Notice 346 Of 2026 declaring Wednesday, November 4, 2026, as a public holiday.
As per the aforementioned proclamation, "In terms of Section 2A of the Public Holidays Act, 1994 (Act No. 36 of 1994), I hereby declare the Fourth day of November 2026 as a public holiday throughout the Republic in connection with the holding of local government elections.".
- Vietnam
- Vietnam
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Vietnam Proposes Annual Public Holidays Deadline
Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Cao Huy, has presented to the National Assembly a draft law amending and supplementing several articles of the Labor Code and in particular adding Vietnam Cultural Day (November 24) to the Labor Code as a public holiday with full pay for workers.
The draft amendment also addresses the delegation of authority to announce specific annual public holiday dates. It establishes a deadline (prior to September 30 of the preceding year) for the announcement of the holiday schedule for the following year (based on the Prime Minister's decision, advised by the Ministry of Home Affairs).
Specifically, the draft law stipulates that the Prime Minister will decide on the specific dates for public holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year) annually, based on "actual conditions".
Currently, the Labor Code stipulates that the Prime Minister determines the specific dates for the Lunar New Year and National Day holidays each year, also "based on actual conditions".
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Vietnam Proposes Annual Public Holidays Deadline
Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Cao Huy, has presented to the National Assembly a draft law amending and supplementing several articles of the Labor Code and in particular adding Vietnam Cultural Day (November 24) to the Labor Code as a public holiday with full pay for workers.
The draft amendment also addresses the delegation of authority to announce specific annual public holiday dates. It establishes a deadline (prior to September 30 of the preceding year) for the announcement of the holiday schedule for the following year (based on the Prime Minister's decision, advised by the Ministry of Home Affairs).
Specifically, the draft law stipulates that the Prime Minister will decide on the specific dates for public holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year) annually, based on "actual conditions".
Currently, the Labor Code stipulates that the Prime Minister determines the specific dates for the Lunar New Year and National Day holidays each year, also "based on actual conditions".
