worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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Kyrgyzstan Announces Orozo Ait Public Holiday Date Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has announced that the date of the upcoming Orozo Ait (End of Ramadan) public holiday will be Friday, March 20, 2026.
Kyrgyzstan Announces Orozo Ait Public Holiday Date Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has announced that the date of the upcoming Orozo Ait (End of Ramadan) public holiday will be Friday, March 20, 2026.
Oman Announces Date Of Eid Al Fitr Public Holiday Oman News Agency (Muscat) Omani authorities have announced that this year's Eid Al Fitr public holiday for the Hijri year 1447 for employees in both the public and private sectors will run from Thursday, March 19, until Monday, March 23, 2026, with official work scheduled to resume across the Sultanate on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Oman Announces Date Of Eid Al Fitr Public Holiday Oman News Agency (Muscat) Omani authorities have announced that this year's Eid Al Fitr public holiday for the Hijri year 1447 for employees in both the public and private sectors will run from Thursday, March 19, until Monday, March 23, 2026, with official work scheduled to resume across the Sultanate on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Kuwait Announces 2026 Eid al Fitr Public Holidays Kuwait Civil Service Commission (Kuwait City) The Kuwaiti Council of Ministers has announced public sector holidays for all ministries, governmental bodies, and public institutions, on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. As per the aforementioned announcement, if Ramadan lasts 30 days, then the public holiday will run from Thursday, March 19, to Monday, March 23, 2026, with work resuming on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. However, if Ramadan only lasts 29 days, then the public holiday will run from Thursday, March 19, to Sunday, March 22, 2026, with work resuming on Monday, March 23, 2026.
Kuwait Announces 2026 Eid al Fitr Public Holidays Kuwait Civil Service Commission (Kuwait City) The Kuwaiti Council of Ministers has announced public sector holidays for all ministries, governmental bodies, and public institutions, on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. As per the aforementioned announcement, if Ramadan lasts 30 days, then the public holiday will run from Thursday, March 19, to Monday, March 23, 2026, with work resuming on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. However, if Ramadan only lasts 29 days, then the public holiday will run from Thursday, March 19, to Sunday, March 22, 2026, with work resuming on Monday, March 23, 2026.
Uruguay Senate Votes May 24 Holiday Presidencia de la República (República Oriental del Uruguay) The Senate of Uruguay has voted in favor of the bill declaring May 24 an annual working holiday for residents or workers in Colonia Larrañaga, Soriano Department, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the land allocation agreement and its corresponding loans on May 24, 1926. The bill will be communicated to the Executive Branch.
Uruguay Senate Votes May 24 Holiday Presidencia de la República (República Oriental del Uruguay) The Senate of Uruguay has voted in favor of the bill declaring May 24 an annual working holiday for residents or workers in Colonia Larrañaga, Soriano Department, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the land allocation agreement and its corresponding loans on May 24, 1926. The bill will be communicated to the Executive Branch.
Honduras' Cohep Announces April 2026 Public Holidays El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (Cohep) announced that, according to article 339 of the Honduran Labor Code, the public holidays for the upcoming Holy Week will be Thursday 2, Friday 3 and Saturday 4 of April, 2026. Additionally, in accordance with Decree No. 50-2003, the holiday corresponding to April 14 will be moved to Monday, April 20, 2026.
Honduras' Cohep Announces April 2026 Public Holidays El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (Cohep) announced that, according to article 339 of the Honduran Labor Code, the public holidays for the upcoming Holy Week will be Thursday 2, Friday 3 and Saturday 4 of April, 2026. Additionally, in accordance with Decree No. 50-2003, the holiday corresponding to April 14 will be moved to Monday, April 20, 2026.
Kurdistan Declares March 11-12 Public Holidays Kurdistan Regional Government (Erbil) The Council of Ministers of the Regional Government of the Kurdistan province of Iraq (KRG), has declared a public holiday on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, across all government institutions in the Kurdistan Region to mark the anniversary of the 11 March 1970 Peace Agreement. Additionally, Thursday, March 12, 2026, has also been declared a holiday.
Kurdistan Declares March 11-12 Public Holidays Kurdistan Regional Government (Erbil) The Council of Ministers of the Regional Government of the Kurdistan province of Iraq (KRG), has declared a public holiday on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, across all government institutions in the Kurdistan Region to mark the anniversary of the 11 March 1970 Peace Agreement. Additionally, Thursday, March 12, 2026, has also been declared a holiday.
Tonga Formalizes Queen Salote College Public Holiday Tonga Ministry of Information and Communications (Nuku'alofa) Tonga's Prime Minister's Office has issued the communiqué Aho malolo faka-puleʻanga makehe ke fakamanatu ʻa e Senituli (100 taʻu) ʻo e Kolisi Kuini Salote which formalizes last week's announcement that Thursday, March 12, 2026, would be declared as a one off public holiday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Queen Salote College.
Tonga Formalizes Queen Salote College Public Holiday Tonga Ministry of Information and Communications (Nuku'alofa) Tonga's Prime Minister's Office has issued the communiqué Aho malolo faka-puleʻanga makehe ke fakamanatu ʻa e Senituli (100 taʻu) ʻo e Kolisi Kuini Salote which formalizes last week's announcement that Thursday, March 12, 2026, would be declared as a one off public holiday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Queen Salote College.
Saudi Arabia Amends Status Of Founding Day Public Holiday Saudi Press Agency (SPA) This morning, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) issued a communique on its website clarifying and formalizing the status and extent of the status of the annual Founding Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia public holiday.
Saudi Arabia Amends Status Of Founding Day Public Holiday Saudi Press Agency (SPA) This morning, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) issued a communique on its website clarifying and formalizing the status and extent of the status of the annual Founding Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia public holiday.
Chad Declares March 8-9 Public Holidays Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena) Chad's ministre de la Fonction publique, de l’Emploi et du Dialogue social, Abdoulaye Mbodou Mbami, has issued the communiqué officiel No.001/PR/PM/ MFPCS/SG/ DGAT/2026 declaring Sunday, March 8, 2026, a as public holiday in the Chad, on account of the upcoming International Women's Day. As per the aforementioned communique, "En application de l’article 2 du Décret n°273/PR/MFPTDS/2019, du 07 mars 2019, modifiant l’article 2 du décret n°413/PR/PM/MFPTEM/97 du 30 septembre 1997, portant révision de la liste et du régime des jours fériés et chômés, le Ministre de la Fonction Publique et de la Concertation Sociale à l’honneur de porter à la connaissance des travailleuses et travailleurs des secteurs public et privé que la journée du dimanche 08 mars 2026, journée internationale de la Femme, est déclarée fériée et chômée sur l’ensemble du territoire national.", adding that "Par ailleurs, le Ministre tient à informer les travailleuses et travailleurs que la journée du lundi 09 mars 2026 est déclarée chômée et payée sur l’ensemble du territoire national.".
Chad Declares March 8-9 Public Holidays Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena) Chad's ministre de la Fonction publique, de l’Emploi et du Dialogue social, Abdoulaye Mbodou Mbami, has issued the communiqué officiel No.001/PR/PM/ MFPCS/SG/ DGAT/2026 declaring Sunday, March 8, 2026, a as public holiday in the Chad, on account of the upcoming International Women's Day. As per the aforementioned communique, "En application de l’article 2 du Décret n°273/PR/MFPTDS/2019, du 07 mars 2019, modifiant l’article 2 du décret n°413/PR/PM/MFPTEM/97 du 30 septembre 1997, portant révision de la liste et du régime des jours fériés et chômés, le Ministre de la Fonction Publique et de la Concertation Sociale à l’honneur de porter à la connaissance des travailleuses et travailleurs des secteurs public et privé que la journée du dimanche 08 mars 2026, journée internationale de la Femme, est déclarée fériée et chômée sur l’ensemble du territoire national.", adding that "Par ailleurs, le Ministre tient à informer les travailleuses et travailleurs que la journée du lundi 09 mars 2026 est déclarée chômée et payée sur l’ensemble du territoire national.".
Suriname Declares March 20 Public Holiday For Eid ul-Fitr Kabinet van de President van de Republiek Suriname (Paramarimbo) Suriname's Ministry of Home Affair, Marinus Bee, has announced that the upcoming annual public holiday for Eid ul-Fitr (the End of Ramadan) would be observed in Suriname on Friday, March 20, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Minister of the Interior hereby announces, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Suriname, that for this year Eid ul-Fitr falls on Friday March 20, 2026.", adding that "It should be noted that this day is equated with Sunday".
Suriname Declares March 20 Public Holiday For Eid ul-Fitr Kabinet van de President van de Republiek Suriname (Paramarimbo) Suriname's Ministry of Home Affair, Marinus Bee, has announced that the upcoming annual public holiday for Eid ul-Fitr (the End of Ramadan) would be observed in Suriname on Friday, March 20, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Minister of the Interior hereby announces, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Suriname, that for this year Eid ul-Fitr falls on Friday March 20, 2026.", adding that "It should be noted that this day is equated with Sunday".
Turkmenistan Moves International Women's Day Public Holiday Turkmenistan Government Information Agency (Ashgabad) Turkmenistan's President, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, has signed a decree moving the public holiday on account of the upcoming International Women's Day to Monday, March 9, 2026. As per the aforementioned Указ Президента Туркменистана О переносе выходного дня по случаю Международного женского дня, "In order to create favorable conditions for the solemn celebration of International Women's Day and rest for the population of the country, and also in accordance with Part 2 of Article 81 of the Labor Code of Turkmenistan, I decree: 1. Move the day off from March 8 to March 9, 2026 – Monday.".
Turkmenistan Moves International Women's Day Public Holiday Turkmenistan Government Information Agency (Ashgabad) Turkmenistan's President, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, has signed a decree moving the public holiday on account of the upcoming International Women's Day to Monday, March 9, 2026. As per the aforementioned Указ Президента Туркменистана О переносе выходного дня по случаю Международного женского дня, "In order to create favorable conditions for the solemn celebration of International Women's Day and rest for the population of the country, and also in accordance with Part 2 of Article 81 of the Labor Code of Turkmenistan, I decree: 1. Move the day off from March 8 to March 9, 2026 – Monday.".
Vietnam Rules-Out April-May 9-Day Public Holidays Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi) A representative of the Department of Labor within the Ministry of Interior of Vietnam has commented on recent online rumours that the April 25-27 Hung Kings public holiday would be joined to the April 30-May 3, Liberation Day, Labour Day, and National Day public holidays, with the declaration of Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28 and 29, 2026, as one-off bridge public holidays. As per the aforementioned statement, there is no evidence of truth in the information circulating that civil servants and workers will have 9 consecutive days off, between April 25 and May 3, 2026.
Vietnam Rules-Out April-May 9-Day Public Holidays Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi) A representative of the Department of Labor within the Ministry of Interior of Vietnam has commented on recent online rumours that the April 25-27 Hung Kings public holiday would be joined to the April 30-May 3, Liberation Day, Labour Day, and National Day public holidays, with the declaration of Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28 and 29, 2026, as one-off bridge public holidays. As per the aforementioned statement, there is no evidence of truth in the information circulating that civil servants and workers will have 9 consecutive days off, between April 25 and May 3, 2026.
Bangladesh Extends Eid-ul-Fitr Public Holidays Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani, has announced that, at this morning's Cabinet Meeting, the Government of Bangladesh had declared an additional public holiday on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to facilitate smooth travel for people returning to their hometowns during Eid al-Fitr. As a result of the above, government employees will enjoy a seven-day public holiday from March 17 to March 23, 2026, inclusively.
Bangladesh Extends Eid-ul-Fitr Public Holidays Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani, has announced that, at this morning's Cabinet Meeting, the Government of Bangladesh had declared an additional public holiday on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to facilitate smooth travel for people returning to their hometowns during Eid al-Fitr. As a result of the above, government employees will enjoy a seven-day public holiday from March 17 to March 23, 2026, inclusively.
Sierra Leone Declares March 8-9 Public Holidays State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, announced that Sunday, March 8, 2026, had been declared a public holiday in Sierra Leone in observance of International Women’s Day. The salient part of the aforementioned announcement, reads "The General Public is hereby informed that the International Women’s Day will be observed on Sunday, 8th March 2026.", adding that "Accordingly, Monday, 9th March 2026, will be a public holiday nationwide.".
Sierra Leone Declares March 8-9 Public Holidays State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, announced that Sunday, March 8, 2026, had been declared a public holiday in Sierra Leone in observance of International Women’s Day. The salient part of the aforementioned announcement, reads "The General Public is hereby informed that the International Women’s Day will be observed on Sunday, 8th March 2026.", adding that "Accordingly, Monday, 9th March 2026, will be a public holiday nationwide.".
Czech Republic To Add March 30th Flag Day Czech News Agency (ČTK Praha) The lower house of the Czech parliament yesterday approved a proposal made by Prime Minister Andrej Babis (ANO) to add Czech Flag Day to the list of nationally significant days, to be celebrated on 30 March. The proposal now moves to the Senate.
Czech Republic To Add March 30th Flag Day Czech News Agency (ČTK Praha) The lower house of the Czech parliament yesterday approved a proposal made by Prime Minister Andrej Babis (ANO) to add Czech Flag Day to the list of nationally significant days, to be celebrated on 30 March. The proposal now moves to the Senate.
Eswatini Declares March 16 Lutsango Public Holiday Government of Swaziland Ministry of Home Affairs (Mbabane) The Ministry for Home Affairs of the Kingdom of eSwatini, Princess Lindiwe, has announced that Monday, March 16, 2026, would be observed as the Lutsango public holiday for all all industries.
Eswatini Declares March 16 Lutsango Public Holiday Government of Swaziland Ministry of Home Affairs (Mbabane) The Ministry for Home Affairs of the Kingdom of eSwatini, Princess Lindiwe, has announced that Monday, March 16, 2026, would be observed as the Lutsango public holiday for all all industries.
Kurdistan Declares March 5 Public Holiday Kurdistan Regional Government (Erbil) The Council of Ministers of the Regional Government of the Kurdistan province of Iraq (KRG), has declared a public holiday on Thursday, March 5, 2026, across all government institutions in the Kurdistan Region, to commemorate Kurdistan's historic 1991 Uprising.
Kurdistan Declares March 5 Public Holiday Kurdistan Regional Government (Erbil) The Council of Ministers of the Regional Government of the Kurdistan province of Iraq (KRG), has declared a public holiday on Thursday, March 5, 2026, across all government institutions in the Kurdistan Region, to commemorate Kurdistan's historic 1991 Uprising.
Kyrgyzstan Rules-Out Day In Lieu Public Holiday For Either Nooruz Or Orozo Ait Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has issued a communique concerning the fact that the upcoming Orozo Ait (End Of Ramadan) and Nooruz public holidays are likely to fall on the same date of March 21, 2026, and that that date is a Saturday. As per the aforementioned communique, "Information about the exact date of the Ait celebration has not yet been received; however, if it coincides with Saturday, there will be no transfer of the day off".
Kyrgyzstan Rules-Out Day In Lieu Public Holiday For Either Nooruz Or Orozo Ait Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has issued a communique concerning the fact that the upcoming Orozo Ait (End Of Ramadan) and Nooruz public holidays are likely to fall on the same date of March 21, 2026, and that that date is a Saturday. As per the aforementioned communique, "Information about the exact date of the Ait celebration has not yet been received; however, if it coincides with Saturday, there will be no transfer of the day off".
Saudi Arabia Announces Eid Al-Fitr Public Holidays Saudi Press Agency (SPA) The official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Mohammed Al Ruzaiqi, has announced that there would be four-day Eid Al-Fitr holiday for the private and non-profit sectors in Saudi Arabia this year, beginning at the close of the workday on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and will last for four days, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph two of Article 24 of the Executive Regulations of the Labor Law.
Saudi Arabia Announces Eid Al-Fitr Public Holidays Saudi Press Agency (SPA) The official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Mohammed Al Ruzaiqi, has announced that there would be four-day Eid Al-Fitr holiday for the private and non-profit sectors in Saudi Arabia this year, beginning at the close of the workday on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and will last for four days, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph two of Article 24 of the Executive Regulations of the Labor Law.
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