worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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Cantabria 2027 Public Holidays Announced Consejería de Economía y Hacienda del Gobierno de Cantabria (Santander) The Ministry of Industry, Employment, Innovation and Trade of the Government of Spain's Autonomous Region of Cantabria has announced the list of 2027 regional public holidays (calendario laboral). The list of 2027 regional public holidays is to include a regional public holiday on July 28 (Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria) and September 15 (Festividad de la Bien Aparecida).
Cantabria 2027 Public Holidays Announced Consejería de Economía y Hacienda del Gobierno de Cantabria (Santander) The Ministry of Industry, Employment, Innovation and Trade of the Government of Spain's Autonomous Region of Cantabria has announced the list of 2027 regional public holidays (calendario laboral). The list of 2027 regional public holidays is to include a regional public holiday on July 28 (Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria) and September 15 (Festividad de la Bien Aparecida).
Guam Extends Liberation Day Public Holiday The Government of Guam (Chamorro) The Governor of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero, has issued Executive Order No.2026-05 declaring Monday, July 20, 2026, a Government of Guam public sector holiday ahead of the island’s 82nd Liberation Day celebration. As per the aforementioned order, "Declaring the day preceding Liberation Day as a Government of Guam holiday will provide the people of Guam with additional time to commemorate the liberation of our island, reflect upon the sacrifices for the freedom of our community, and celebrate the resilience and unity demonstrated by our people through hardships caused by war and natural disasters.".
Guam Extends Liberation Day Public Holiday The Government of Guam (Chamorro) The Governor of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero, has issued Executive Order No.2026-05 declaring Monday, July 20, 2026, a Government of Guam public sector holiday ahead of the island’s 82nd Liberation Day celebration. As per the aforementioned order, "Declaring the day preceding Liberation Day as a Government of Guam holiday will provide the people of Guam with additional time to commemorate the liberation of our island, reflect upon the sacrifices for the freedom of our community, and celebrate the resilience and unity demonstrated by our people through hardships caused by war and natural disasters.".
Senegal 2026 Magal Public Holiday August 2nd Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar) The Senegalese Lunar Crescent Observation Commission has announced that it had sighted the crescent moon earlier tonight, thus marking the beginning of the month of Safar, and consequently that The Grand Magal of Touba would be celebrated on Sunday, August 2, 2026, corresponding to the 18th of Safar 1448 AH.
Senegal 2026 Magal Public Holiday August 2nd Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar) The Senegalese Lunar Crescent Observation Commission has announced that it had sighted the crescent moon earlier tonight, thus marking the beginning of the month of Safar, and consequently that The Grand Magal of Touba would be celebrated on Sunday, August 2, 2026, corresponding to the 18th of Safar 1448 AH.
Argentina Rules-Out July 15 Public Holiday Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires) The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has ruled-out the declaration of a half-day public sector holiday on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for the 2026 World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England, as had been requested by the State Workers Association (ATE).
Argentina Rules-Out July 15 Public Holiday Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires) The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has ruled-out the declaration of a half-day public sector holiday on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for the 2026 World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England, as had been requested by the State Workers Association (ATE).
Bolivia's Final Decision July 17 Public Holiday Agencia Boliviana de Información (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has issued the Comunicado DGTHSO-0033/2026 addressing the possibility of of declaring Friday, July 17, 2026, a one-off bridge public holiday to extend the annual July 16 departmental public holiday. As per the aforementioned communiqué, "The Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security, through the General Directorate of Labor, Occupational Health, and Safety, hereby informs the public that—in observance of the 217th Anniversary of the Libertarian Cry of the Department of La Paz (originally dated July 16, 1809) and in compliance with Supreme Decree No. 2750 of May 1, 2016, as amended by Supreme Decree No. 5019 of September 13, 2023—Thursday, July 16, 2026, is designated as a departmental public holiday. Consequently, work activities in both the public and private sectors throughout the Department of La Paz are suspended to mark this anniversary.".
Bolivia's Final Decision July 17 Public Holiday Agencia Boliviana de Información (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has issued the Comunicado DGTHSO-0033/2026 addressing the possibility of of declaring Friday, July 17, 2026, a one-off bridge public holiday to extend the annual July 16 departmental public holiday. As per the aforementioned communiqué, "The Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security, through the General Directorate of Labor, Occupational Health, and Safety, hereby informs the public that—in observance of the 217th Anniversary of the Libertarian Cry of the Department of La Paz (originally dated July 16, 1809) and in compliance with Supreme Decree No. 2750 of May 1, 2016, as amended by Supreme Decree No. 5019 of September 13, 2023—Thursday, July 16, 2026, is designated as a departmental public holiday. Consequently, work activities in both the public and private sectors throughout the Department of La Paz are suspended to mark this anniversary.".
Egypt Declares July 23 Public Sector Holiday Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has issued a decree declaring Thursday, July 23, 2026, as a paid public sector holiday in observance of the anniversary of the 23 July Revolution. As per the aforementioned decree, this public holiday applies to "employees working in ministries, government departments, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies and public business sector companies".
Egypt Declares July 23 Public Sector Holiday Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has issued a decree declaring Thursday, July 23, 2026, as a paid public sector holiday in observance of the anniversary of the 23 July Revolution. As per the aforementioned decree, this public holiday applies to "employees working in ministries, government departments, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies and public business sector companies".
Nicaraguan Revolution Anniversary Public Holidays July 19-20 Ministerio del Trabajo de Nicaragua (MITRAB) Nicaragua's co-president, Rosario Murillo, has announced that Monday, July 20, 2026, will be a national public holiday in lieu of Sunday, July 19, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, "Today we learned of the statement from the Ministry of Labor (MITRAB) that declares, decrees Monday the 20th as a replacement for the 19th, which is a national holiday, which falls on a Sunday and will also be a holiday, and we will all return to our work on Tuesday, July 21st".
Nicaraguan Revolution Anniversary Public Holidays July 19-20 Ministerio del Trabajo de Nicaragua (MITRAB) Nicaragua's co-president, Rosario Murillo, has announced that Monday, July 20, 2026, will be a national public holiday in lieu of Sunday, July 19, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, "Today we learned of the statement from the Ministry of Labor (MITRAB) that declares, decrees Monday the 20th as a replacement for the 19th, which is a national holiday, which falls on a Sunday and will also be a holiday, and we will all return to our work on Tuesday, July 21st".
Bolivia Now Considering July 17 Public Holiday Agencia Boliviana de Información (La Paz) Bolivia's Minister of Labor, Williams Bascopé, has re-opened the possibility that Friday, July 17, be declared a public holiday to extend the annual July 16 departmental public holiday. As per this latest announcement, the possibility of declaring Friday, July 17, 2026, a one-off bridge public holiday "is being analyzed" along with the need to extend last January's Supreme Decree 5521.
Bolivia Now Considering July 17 Public Holiday Agencia Boliviana de Información (La Paz) Bolivia's Minister of Labor, Williams Bascopé, has re-opened the possibility that Friday, July 17, be declared a public holiday to extend the annual July 16 departmental public holiday. As per this latest announcement, the possibility of declaring Friday, July 17, 2026, a one-off bridge public holiday "is being analyzed" along with the need to extend last January's Supreme Decree 5521.
Chilean Bill To Move August 15 Public Holiday Ministerio del Trabajo y Previsión Social (Valparaiso) The Chilean Chamber of Deputies has passed in its second reading a bill which would move the August 15 annual public holiday to August 10, in 2026 and 2027, when August 15 falls on a weekend, and to facilitate participation in the traditional San Lorenzo Festival, one of the most important religious and cultural celebrations in the Norte Grande region. The bill to make this change in the in the Tarapacá region now moves to the Senate for discussions.
Chilean Bill To Move August 15 Public Holiday Ministerio del Trabajo y Previsión Social (Valparaiso) The Chilean Chamber of Deputies has passed in its second reading a bill which would move the August 15 annual public holiday to August 10, in 2026 and 2027, when August 15 falls on a weekend, and to facilitate participation in the traditional San Lorenzo Festival, one of the most important religious and cultural celebrations in the Norte Grande region. The bill to make this change in the in the Tarapacá region now moves to the Senate for discussions.
Kurdistan Declares July 14 Public Holiday Kurdistan Regional Government (Erbil) The Department of Media and Information of the Regional Government of the Kurdistan province of Iraq (KRG), has announced that Tuesday, July 14, 2026, would be an official public holiday across all public institutions to mark the anniversary of the 1958 revolution.
Kurdistan Declares July 14 Public Holiday Kurdistan Regional Government (Erbil) The Department of Media and Information of the Regional Government of the Kurdistan province of Iraq (KRG), has announced that Tuesday, July 14, 2026, would be an official public holiday across all public institutions to mark the anniversary of the 1958 revolution.
Castilla La-Mancha 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Diario Oficial de Castilla-La Mancha (DOCM) The annual list of regional non-working public holidays in Spain's Autonomous Región of Castilla La-Mancha for the upcoming calendar year 2027 has been gazetted in the Diario Oficial de Castilla-La Mancha by the Consejera de Economía, Empresas y Empleo, Patricia Franco Jiménez in the Decreto 34/2026, de 23 de junio, por el que se fija el calendario laboral para el año 2027 en la comunidad autónoma de Castilla-La Mancha. (DOCM de 13 de julio de 2026).
Castilla La-Mancha 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Diario Oficial de Castilla-La Mancha (DOCM) The annual list of regional non-working public holidays in Spain's Autonomous Región of Castilla La-Mancha for the upcoming calendar year 2027 has been gazetted in the Diario Oficial de Castilla-La Mancha by the Consejera de Economía, Empresas y Empleo, Patricia Franco Jiménez in the Decreto 34/2026, de 23 de junio, por el que se fija el calendario laboral para el año 2027 en la comunidad autónoma de Castilla-La Mancha. (DOCM de 13 de julio de 2026).
Johor Declares July 13 Public Holiday Bernama News Agency (Johor Baru) The Government of the Malaysian state of Johor's Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has declared Monday, July 13, 2026, as a one-off public holiday as a gesture of appreciation to the people of Johor for fulfilling their civic responsibility in the 16th Johor election. As per the aforementioned announcement, "With the consent of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, the Johor government has declared Monday, July 13, 2026, a state public holiday".
Johor Declares July 13 Public Holiday Bernama News Agency (Johor Baru) The Government of the Malaysian state of Johor's Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has declared Monday, July 13, 2026, as a one-off public holiday as a gesture of appreciation to the people of Johor for fulfilling their civic responsibility in the 16th Johor election. As per the aforementioned announcement, "With the consent of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, the Johor government has declared Monday, July 13, 2026, a state public holiday".
Kyrgyzstan Declares Additional September Public Holiday Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has declared September 1, 2026, a one-off public sector holiday in the capital city Bishkek on the occasion of the upcoming meeting of the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) Heads of State Council and the SCO Plus summit. As per the decision, signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, this public holiday will apply to "employees of state and municipal organizations, as well as institutions and enterprises in the capital funded from the state budget".
Kyrgyzstan Declares Additional September Public Holiday Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has declared September 1, 2026, a one-off public sector holiday in the capital city Bishkek on the occasion of the upcoming meeting of the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) Heads of State Council and the SCO Plus summit. As per the decision, signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, this public holiday will apply to "employees of state and municipal organizations, as well as institutions and enterprises in the capital funded from the state budget".
Montenegro Declares 2-Day Statehood Day Public Holidays Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Dialogue of Montenegro (Podgorica) Montenegro’s Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Dialogue has announced that "based on the Law on National and Other Holidays, Statehood Day is celebrated on July 13th and 14th".
Montenegro Declares 2-Day Statehood Day Public Holidays Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Dialogue of Montenegro (Podgorica) Montenegro’s Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Dialogue has announced that "based on the Law on National and Other Holidays, Statehood Day is celebrated on July 13th and 14th".
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