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Vietnam April-May Public Holidays Swap Ruled-Out Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi) The Director of the Vietnamese Employment Department (the agency responsible for drafting the annual Tet holiday schedule), Vu Trong Binh, reacting to rumours of an extended 9 consecutive days off, between April 25 and May 3, 2026, has stated that the Ministry of Interior had already set out the calendar of Vietnamese public holidays at the beginning of the year and that "To date, the Government and the Ministry of Interior have no intention of adjusting or swapping working days to create a 9-day holiday" and therefore that, in accordance with the Labor Code, the Hung Kings Commemoration Day (10th day of the 3rd lunar month) will be a one-day holiday; and the April 30th-May 1st holidays will be two days long.
Vietnam April-May Public Holidays Swap Ruled-Out Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi) The Director of the Vietnamese Employment Department (the agency responsible for drafting the annual Tet holiday schedule), Vu Trong Binh, reacting to rumours of an extended 9 consecutive days off, between April 25 and May 3, 2026, has stated that the Ministry of Interior had already set out the calendar of Vietnamese public holidays at the beginning of the year and that "To date, the Government and the Ministry of Interior have no intention of adjusting or swapping working days to create a 9-day holiday" and therefore that, in accordance with the Labor Code, the Hung Kings Commemoration Day (10th day of the 3rd lunar month) will be a one-day holiday; and the April 30th-May 1st holidays will be two days long.
Bangladesh Call To Extend Durga Puja Public Holidays Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Leaders of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad umbrella Hindu organization have met with the Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, at the Cabinet Division, and urged him to declare at least three days of public holiday for Durga Puja.
Bangladesh Call To Extend Durga Puja Public Holidays Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Leaders of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad umbrella Hindu organization have met with the Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, at the Cabinet Division, and urged him to declare at least three days of public holiday for Durga Puja.
Bangladesh Considering Extending Weekends Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) The Government of Bangladesh is considering extending weekends to reduce pressure on fuel oil consumption in the country, with a final decision on the matter expected at today's cabinet meeting. As per the aforementioned announcement, preliminary discussions are underway on extending the weekly holiday for government officials and employees, adjusting office hours, and introducing work-from-home arrangements if necessary. Some of the options being considered are adding an extra day to the weekly holiday, allowing government officials to work from home two days a week, and adjusting office hours by starting earlier or shortening the workday.
Bangladesh Considering Extending Weekends Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) The Government of Bangladesh is considering extending weekends to reduce pressure on fuel oil consumption in the country, with a final decision on the matter expected at today's cabinet meeting. As per the aforementioned announcement, preliminary discussions are underway on extending the weekly holiday for government officials and employees, adjusting office hours, and introducing work-from-home arrangements if necessary. Some of the options being considered are adding an extra day to the weekly holiday, allowing government officials to work from home two days a week, and adjusting office hours by starting earlier or shortening the workday.
DR Congo Declares April 6 Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Minister of Labor of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (RDC), Ferdinand Massamba Wa Massamba, has issued the communique No.016/CAB.MIN/ETPS/ FMM/RK/04/2026 declaring Monday, April 6, 2026, as a paid public holiday throughout the national territory. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Ministry of Employment and Labour informs the general public, and in particular the Professional Organisations of Employers and Workers, that, according to Ordinance No. 23/042 of 30 March 2023 establishing the list of legal public holidays in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Monday 6 April 2026, dedicated to the struggle of Simon KIMBANGU and African consciousness, is declared a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
DR Congo Declares April 6 Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Minister of Labor of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (RDC), Ferdinand Massamba Wa Massamba, has issued the communique No.016/CAB.MIN/ETPS/ FMM/RK/04/2026 declaring Monday, April 6, 2026, as a paid public holiday throughout the national territory. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Ministry of Employment and Labour informs the general public, and in particular the Professional Organisations of Employers and Workers, that, according to Ordinance No. 23/042 of 30 March 2023 establishing the list of legal public holidays in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Monday 6 April 2026, dedicated to the struggle of Simon KIMBANGU and African consciousness, is declared a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
Cuba Clarifies April 3rd Public Holiday Órgano Oficial del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (Granma) Cuba's Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) has announced the labor regulations that will govern the upcoming April 3rd, 2026, public holiday, a day declared a national public holiday as per Law No.116, the Labor Code of December 2013, which established Good Friday of each year as a non-working public holiday.
Cuba Clarifies April 3rd Public Holiday Órgano Oficial del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (Granma) Cuba's Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) has announced the labor regulations that will govern the upcoming April 3rd, 2026, public holiday, a day declared a national public holiday as per Law No.116, the Labor Code of December 2013, which established Good Friday of each year as a non-working public holiday.
Mozambique Declares Good Friday Public Holiday On April 3rd Agencia de Informção de Moçambique (Maputo) Mozambique's Minister of Labor, Gender and Social Action, Ivete Alane, has announced that Friday, April 3, 2026, would be a full-day non-working public holiday in Mozambique, covering all ten provinces of the country and the city of Maputo, "to all workers in the public and private sectors and to citizens who profess the Christian religion, on April 3, 2026, on the occasion of Good Friday". The aforementioned decision was taken based on paragraph 2 of article 5 of Decree nº 7/2015, of June 3rd.
Mozambique Declares Good Friday Public Holiday On April 3rd Agencia de Informção de Moçambique (Maputo) Mozambique's Minister of Labor, Gender and Social Action, Ivete Alane, has announced that Friday, April 3, 2026, would be a full-day non-working public holiday in Mozambique, covering all ten provinces of the country and the city of Maputo, "to all workers in the public and private sectors and to citizens who profess the Christian religion, on April 3, 2026, on the occasion of Good Friday". The aforementioned decision was taken based on paragraph 2 of article 5 of Decree nº 7/2015, of June 3rd.
Sierra Leone Declares April 3 and 6 Public Holidays State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, announced that Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, had been declared as public holidays in Sierra Leone to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The General Public is hereby informed that the following days have been declared as public holidays throughout the country: Friday, 3rd April 2026 – Good Friday, and Monday, 6th April 2026 – Easter Monday".
Sierra Leone Declares April 3 and 6 Public Holidays State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, announced that Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, had been declared as public holidays in Sierra Leone to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The General Public is hereby informed that the following days have been declared as public holidays throughout the country: Friday, 3rd April 2026 – Good Friday, and Monday, 6th April 2026 – Easter Monday".
Bangladesh Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) The Ministry of Public Administration of the Government of Bangladesh has declared a public holiday on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in specific areas to facilitate voting in by-elections to two vacant parliamentary seats in Bogura and Sherpur.
Bangladesh Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) The Ministry of Public Administration of the Government of Bangladesh has declared a public holiday on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in specific areas to facilitate voting in by-elections to two vacant parliamentary seats in Bogura and Sherpur.
Benin Declares April 6 Public Holiday Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou) Bénin's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Adidjatou A. Mathys, has issued the communique No.003/MTFP/DC/SGM /DGT/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Monday, April 6, 2026, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of Easter Monday. As per the aforementioned communique, signed by her Cabinet Director, Victorin Honvoh, "The Minister of Labour and Public Service announces; In the context of the celebration of Easter, and in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 90-019 of 27 July 1900 establishing the legal holidays in the Republic of Benin, Monday, 6 April 2026, Easter Monday, is a public holiday, a day off work and a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
Benin Declares April 6 Public Holiday Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou) Bénin's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Adidjatou A. Mathys, has issued the communique No.003/MTFP/DC/SGM /DGT/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Monday, April 6, 2026, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of Easter Monday. As per the aforementioned communique, signed by her Cabinet Director, Victorin Honvoh, "The Minister of Labour and Public Service announces; In the context of the celebration of Easter, and in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 90-019 of 27 July 1900 establishing the legal holidays in the Republic of Benin, Monday, 6 April 2026, Easter Monday, is a public holiday, a day off work and a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
Bolivia Declares April 2-3 Public Holidays Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has declared the afternoon of Thursday, April 2, 2026, as a public sector holiday and Friday, April 3, 2026, as a public holiday on account of Good Friday. As per the relevant parts of the aforementioned communique, "In order to facilitate the organization of work activities and allow Bolivian families to observe this commemoration with serenity and respect, a continuous workday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. is established for Thursday, April 2. This is mandatory in public sector entities nationwide" and "The Ministry of Labor informs the public that, within the framework of the commemoration of Holy Week, a time of profound spiritual and cultural significance for the Bolivian people, and in accordance with current regulations, Friday, April 3, is a national holiday with the suspension of public and private work activities throughout the national territory".
Bolivia Declares April 2-3 Public Holidays Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has declared the afternoon of Thursday, April 2, 2026, as a public sector holiday and Friday, April 3, 2026, as a public holiday on account of Good Friday. As per the relevant parts of the aforementioned communique, "In order to facilitate the organization of work activities and allow Bolivian families to observe this commemoration with serenity and respect, a continuous workday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. is established for Thursday, April 2. This is mandatory in public sector entities nationwide" and "The Ministry of Labor informs the public that, within the framework of the commemoration of Holy Week, a time of profound spiritual and cultural significance for the Bolivian people, and in accordance with current regulations, Friday, April 3, is a national holiday with the suspension of public and private work activities throughout the national territory".
Catalonia 2027 Public Holidays Announced Diario Oficial de la Generalitat de Cataluña (DOGC) The Department of Business and Labor of the Generalitat of Catalonia has approved the Calendario Laboral containing the list of 2027 non-working days and holidays in Spain's Autonomous Region of Cataluña, including both the nationwide public holidays in Spain, as well as Catalonia-specific public holidays. In 2027, the Catalonia-specific public holidays are March 29 (Easter Monday), June 24 (San Juan), and September 11 (Día Nacional de Cataluña). August 15 (the Assumption) does not appear in the list of 2027 public holidays as they fall on a Sunday. Finally, as usual, in the territory of Aran, in accordance with Decree 152/1997, of June 25, and Decree 146/1998, of June 23, which modify Decree 177/1980, of October 3, on the calendar of fixed and substitute festivals, the festival of March 29 (Easter Monday) will be replaced by June 17 (Aran Festival).
Catalonia 2027 Public Holidays Announced Diario Oficial de la Generalitat de Cataluña (DOGC) The Department of Business and Labor of the Generalitat of Catalonia has approved the Calendario Laboral containing the list of 2027 non-working days and holidays in Spain's Autonomous Region of Cataluña, including both the nationwide public holidays in Spain, as well as Catalonia-specific public holidays. In 2027, the Catalonia-specific public holidays are March 29 (Easter Monday), June 24 (San Juan), and September 11 (Día Nacional de Cataluña). August 15 (the Assumption) does not appear in the list of 2027 public holidays as they fall on a Sunday. Finally, as usual, in the territory of Aran, in accordance with Decree 152/1997, of June 25, and Decree 146/1998, of June 23, which modify Decree 177/1980, of October 3, on the calendar of fixed and substitute festivals, the festival of March 29 (Easter Monday) will be replaced by June 17 (Aran Festival).
Iraq Declares World Cup Qualification Public Holidays Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, has declared Wednesday and Thursday, April 1-2, 2026, as public holidays to celebrate the Iraqi national team's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Bolivia 2-1, in the early hours of the morning, Baghdad time.
Iraq Declares World Cup Qualification Public Holidays Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, has declared Wednesday and Thursday, April 1-2, 2026, as public holidays to celebrate the Iraqi national team's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Bolivia 2-1, in the early hours of the morning, Baghdad time.
Nigeria Declares Easter 2026 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 Nigerian Government had declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as non-working public holidays "in observance of Good Friday and Easter Monday".
Nigeria Declares Easter 2026 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 Nigerian Government had declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as non-working public holidays "in observance of Good Friday and Easter Monday".
Saskatchewan Issues Sunday Public Holidays Rules Government of Saskatchewan (Regina) The Government of Canada's Province of Saskatchewan has released a set of rules regulating what happens when some of Saskatchewan's public holidays fall on a Sunday. As per the aforementioned, "If the employer's establishment is normally open on Sunday, the public holiday pay rules apply to that Sunday. Where businesses are normally closed on Sunday, and New Year's Day, Christmas Day, or Remembrance Day fall on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday." and "Canada Day is covered by federal legislation. Currently, federal law says when July 1 falls on a Sunday, the holiday is observed on Monday, July 2.", all th while pointing out that "When a public holiday falls on a Saturday, it is not observed on a different day.".
Saskatchewan Issues Sunday Public Holidays Rules Government of Saskatchewan (Regina) The Government of Canada's Province of Saskatchewan has released a set of rules regulating what happens when some of Saskatchewan's public holidays fall on a Sunday. As per the aforementioned, "If the employer's establishment is normally open on Sunday, the public holiday pay rules apply to that Sunday. Where businesses are normally closed on Sunday, and New Year's Day, Christmas Day, or Remembrance Day fall on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday." and "Canada Day is covered by federal legislation. Currently, federal law says when July 1 falls on a Sunday, the holiday is observed on Monday, July 2.", all th while pointing out that "When a public holiday falls on a Saturday, it is not observed on a different day.".
South Korea Rules-Out May 4 Public Holiday Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) A Blue House Presidential spokesperson has announced that there would be no temporary (one-off) public holiday on May 4, 2026, despite online speculation of a possible five-day golden holiday stretching from Labor Day on May 1 to Children’s Day on May 5. As per the Blue House communique, "There has been no review of designating May 4 as a temporary public holiday" with additional commentary calling the temporary holiday rumor effectively settled as a non-event.
South Korea Rules-Out May 4 Public Holiday Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) A Blue House Presidential spokesperson has announced that there would be no temporary (one-off) public holiday on May 4, 2026, despite online speculation of a possible five-day golden holiday stretching from Labor Day on May 1 to Children’s Day on May 5. As per the Blue House communique, "There has been no review of designating May 4 as a temporary public holiday" with additional commentary calling the temporary holiday rumor effectively settled as a non-event.
South Sudan Declares April 3-6 Public Holidays Government of South Sudan Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Juba) The Undersecretary of South Sudan’s National Ministry of Labour, Deng Kanjok, has released the public announcement RSS/MoL/J/24 declaring the period from Friday, April 3 until Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays in South Sudan on account of the upcoming Easter celebrations. As per the aforementioned statement, "The National Ministry of Labour hereby informs all the civil service institutions, commissions, diplomatic missions, UN agencies, international and national non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and the public at large that the Easter Holiday shall be observed from Friday, 3rd April to Monday, 6th April 2026" adding that "Official work shall resume on Tuesday, 7th April 2026".
South Sudan Declares April 3-6 Public Holidays Government of South Sudan Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Juba) The Undersecretary of South Sudan’s National Ministry of Labour, Deng Kanjok, has released the public announcement RSS/MoL/J/24 declaring the period from Friday, April 3 until Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays in South Sudan on account of the upcoming Easter celebrations. As per the aforementioned statement, "The National Ministry of Labour hereby informs all the civil service institutions, commissions, diplomatic missions, UN agencies, international and national non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and the public at large that the Easter Holiday shall be observed from Friday, 3rd April to Monday, 6th April 2026" adding that "Official work shall resume on Tuesday, 7th April 2026".
Azerbaijan Announces May 2026 Public Holidays Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers (Baku) The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Azerbaijan has reminded the population of the non-working public holidays in May 2026. These will be Victory Day over Fascism on May 9 and Gurban Bayram (Feast of Sacrifice), from June 27-31, 2026. Since Victory Day over Fascism on May 9 falls on a Saturday, the following Monday, May 11, will be a non-working day in accordance with the Labor Code of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan Announces May 2026 Public Holidays Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers (Baku) The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Azerbaijan has reminded the population of the non-working public holidays in May 2026. These will be Victory Day over Fascism on May 9 and Gurban Bayram (Feast of Sacrifice), from June 27-31, 2026. Since Victory Day over Fascism on May 9 falls on a Saturday, the following Monday, May 11, will be a non-working day in accordance with the Labor Code of Azerbaijan.
Bangladesh Call To Declare Easter A Public Holiday Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Members of Bangladesh’s Christian community formed a human chain in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka, earlier today, calling on the newly-elected government to add Easter Sunday as an annual public holiday, arguing that its absence from the official calendar disrupts religious observance each year.
Bangladesh Call To Declare Easter A Public Holiday Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Members of Bangladesh’s Christian community formed a human chain in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka, earlier today, calling on the newly-elected government to add Easter Sunday as an annual public holiday, arguing that its absence from the official calendar disrupts religious observance each year.
DR Congo Declares April 1st Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Minister of Labor of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (RDC), Ferdinand Massamba Wa Massamba, has issued the communique No.012/CAB/MIN.ET/ FMM/JTN/2026 which declares Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, as a public holiday, following the qualification of the Leopards National Football team for the 2026 World Cup. As per the aforementioned communique, "Following the victory of the national team and the qualification of our Leopards for the 2026 World Cup, the Minister of Employment and Labor informs the nation that Wednesday, April 1, 2026, is declared a paid holiday throughout the national territory. This exceptional decision is in line with the wishes of His Excellency Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Republic, Head of State, and the government led by Her Excellency Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka, to allow the Congolese people to celebrate in unity, fervor, and national pride".
DR Congo Declares April 1st Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Minister of Labor of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (RDC), Ferdinand Massamba Wa Massamba, has issued the communique No.012/CAB/MIN.ET/ FMM/JTN/2026 which declares Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, as a public holiday, following the qualification of the Leopards National Football team for the 2026 World Cup. As per the aforementioned communique, "Following the victory of the national team and the qualification of our Leopards for the 2026 World Cup, the Minister of Employment and Labor informs the nation that Wednesday, April 1, 2026, is declared a paid holiday throughout the national territory. This exceptional decision is in line with the wishes of His Excellency Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Republic, Head of State, and the government led by Her Excellency Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka, to allow the Congolese people to celebrate in unity, fervor, and national pride".
Haiti Declares April 3rd Public Holiday Communiqués de presse de la Présidence de la République d'Haïti (Port-au-Prince) The Secretary Genral of Haiti's Presidency, Marie Elizabeth Régine Joseph Haddad, has issued the Press Release PN/SGP/RJH/2575 declaring that Friday, April 3, 2026 will be a public holiday throughout the national territory for both public sector employees and private sector actors. As per the aforementioned Press Release, this decision is part of the application of the decree of December 11, 2024, in particular its articles 1 and 2 relating to legal holidays outside of national holidays.
Haiti Declares April 3rd Public Holiday Communiqués de presse de la Présidence de la République d'Haïti (Port-au-Prince) The Secretary Genral of Haiti's Presidency, Marie Elizabeth Régine Joseph Haddad, has issued the Press Release PN/SGP/RJH/2575 declaring that Friday, April 3, 2026 will be a public holiday throughout the national territory for both public sector employees and private sector actors. As per the aforementioned Press Release, this decision is part of the application of the decree of December 11, 2024, in particular its articles 1 and 2 relating to legal holidays outside of national holidays.
Indonesia Declares Fridays As WFH For The Public Sector Situs Resmi Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Kesejahteraan Rakyat (Jakarta) The Indonesian government has decided to implement a work-from-home (WFH) policy every Friday to save in fuel spending. The WFH policy will initially apply to to civil servants and will be reviewed every 2 months. As for the private sector, Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto is expected to soon draft a regulation on how this WFH applies to private sector employees.
Indonesia Declares Fridays As WFH For The Public Sector Situs Resmi Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Kesejahteraan Rakyat (Jakarta) The Indonesian government has decided to implement a work-from-home (WFH) policy every Friday to save in fuel spending. The WFH policy will initially apply to to civil servants and will be reviewed every 2 months. As for the private sector, Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto is expected to soon draft a regulation on how this WFH applies to private sector employees.
Mexico Declares Easter Bank Holidays April 2-3 Asociación de Bancos de México (Ciudad de México) The Mexican Banking Association (ABM) has issued a communiqué announcing that Thursday and Friday, April 2-3, 2026, would be bank holidays throughout Mexico, on account of the upcoming Easter week public holidays in Mexico.
Mexico Declares Easter Bank Holidays April 2-3 Asociación de Bancos de México (Ciudad de México) The Mexican Banking Association (ABM) has issued a communiqué announcing that Thursday and Friday, April 2-3, 2026, would be bank holidays throughout Mexico, on account of the upcoming Easter week public holidays in Mexico.
Philippines Extends Easter Public Sector Holidays Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (Manila) Philippines Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer, Claire Castro, has issued the Memorandum Circular 116, signed by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, declaring a public sector holiday for Wednesday, April 1st, 2026. As per Memorandum Circular 116, "To provide government employees full opportunity to properly observe Maundy Thursday and Good Friday on 02-03 April 2026, and to allow them to travel to and from the different regions in the country, the following arrangements are hereby adopted in government offices on 01 April 2026: (a) work from home from 8:00 in the morning to 12:00 in the afternoon, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations; and (b) suspension of work in government offices, from 12:00 in the afternoon onwards.".
Philippines Extends Easter Public Sector Holidays Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (Manila) Philippines Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer, Claire Castro, has issued the Memorandum Circular 116, signed by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, declaring a public sector holiday for Wednesday, April 1st, 2026. As per Memorandum Circular 116, "To provide government employees full opportunity to properly observe Maundy Thursday and Good Friday on 02-03 April 2026, and to allow them to travel to and from the different regions in the country, the following arrangements are hereby adopted in government offices on 01 April 2026: (a) work from home from 8:00 in the morning to 12:00 in the afternoon, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations; and (b) suspension of work in government offices, from 12:00 in the afternoon onwards.".
South Korean National Assembly Votes May 1st Public Holiday Extension Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) Today, the plenary session of the South Korean National Assembly approved an amendment to the South Korean Public Holidays Act which designates Labor Day as a legal holiday on May 1. The bill passed by a vote of 194 to two and three abstentions. The next step is for the bill to be submitted for the approval of the Cabinet and to be promulgated through the resolution process of the State Council, but this is expected to be but a formality, and to happen in time for this year's May 1st.
South Korean National Assembly Votes May 1st Public Holiday Extension Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) Today, the plenary session of the South Korean National Assembly approved an amendment to the South Korean Public Holidays Act which designates Labor Day as a legal holiday on May 1. The bill passed by a vote of 194 to two and three abstentions. The next step is for the bill to be submitted for the approval of the Cabinet and to be promulgated through the resolution process of the State Council, but this is expected to be but a formality, and to happen in time for this year's May 1st.
Argentina Could Rename March 24 Public Holiday Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires) A bill has been introduced in Argentina's Congress to change the name of the national holiday on March 24, currently known as the National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice. As per the suggested amendment to Article 1 of Law 27,399, which regulates the national holiday calendar of Argentina, March 24th would remain a fixed non-working public holiday, commemorating the 1976 coup d'état, but would now be named the National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Complete Justice.
Argentina Could Rename March 24 Public Holiday Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires) A bill has been introduced in Argentina's Congress to change the name of the national holiday on March 24, currently known as the National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice. As per the suggested amendment to Article 1 of Law 27,399, which regulates the national holiday calendar of Argentina, March 24th would remain a fixed non-working public holiday, commemorating the 1976 coup d'état, but would now be named the National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Complete Justice.
Castilla y León 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Castilla y León (Valladolid) Spain's Comunidad Autónoma de Castilla y León has gazetted the list of regional public holidays for the calendar year 2025 in the gazette notification of the Decreto 7/2026, de 26 de marzo, por el que se establece el calendario de fiestas laborales en el ámbito de la Comunidad de Castilla y León para el año 2027, signed by the Consejera de Industria, Comercio y Empleo, Leticia García Sánchez, on behalf of the Presidente de la Juntade Castilla y León, Alfonso Fernández Mañueco. For 2026, the 3 regional public holidays in Castilla y León will be April 23 (Fiesta de la Comunidad Autónoma) and on August 16 (Asunción de la Virgen, trasladado al lunes 16 de agosto).
Castilla y León 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Castilla y León (Valladolid) Spain's Comunidad Autónoma de Castilla y León has gazetted the list of regional public holidays for the calendar year 2025 in the gazette notification of the Decreto 7/2026, de 26 de marzo, por el que se establece el calendario de fiestas laborales en el ámbito de la Comunidad de Castilla y León para el año 2027, signed by the Consejera de Industria, Comercio y Empleo, Leticia García Sánchez, on behalf of the Presidente de la Juntade Castilla y León, Alfonso Fernández Mañueco. For 2026, the 3 regional public holidays in Castilla y León will be April 23 (Fiesta de la Comunidad Autónoma) and on August 16 (Asunción de la Virgen, trasladado al lunes 16 de agosto).
Ghana Declares Extended Public Holidays For Easter 2026 Ghana's Ministry of the Interior (Accra) Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has issued the press release Declaration of Friday 3rd April and 6th April 2026, as Statutory Public Holidays announcing that Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, had been declared public holidays. As per the aforementioned press release, "The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 3rd April 2026, and Monday, 6th April, mark Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively, which are Statutory Public Holidays and should be observed as such throughout the country".
Ghana Declares Extended Public Holidays For Easter 2026 Ghana's Ministry of the Interior (Accra) Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has issued the press release Declaration of Friday 3rd April and 6th April 2026, as Statutory Public Holidays announcing that Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, had been declared public holidays. As per the aforementioned press release, "The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 3rd April 2026, and Monday, 6th April, mark Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively, which are Statutory Public Holidays and should be observed as such throughout the country".
Honduras Extends Easter Bank Holidays El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Honduran Association of Banking Institutions (Ahiba) has announced that the upcoming Easter 2026 bank holidays had been extended. As per the aforementioned announcement, from Thursday, April 2nd, to Sunday, April 5th, all bank branches nationwide will be closed for the Easter holidays. But, additionally, on Wednesday, April 1, hours will be reduced, with customer service available only until noon.
Honduras Extends Easter Bank Holidays El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Honduran Association of Banking Institutions (Ahiba) has announced that the upcoming Easter 2026 bank holidays had been extended. As per the aforementioned announcement, from Thursday, April 2nd, to Sunday, April 5th, all bank branches nationwide will be closed for the Easter holidays. But, additionally, on Wednesday, April 1, hours will be reduced, with customer service available only until noon.
Jordan Declares Easter Public Holidays Jordan News Agency Petra (Amman) Jordanian Prime Minister, Jaafar Hassan, has announced official public holidays for Christians staff at ministries and official departments, public institutions, public universities, municipalities, service councils and government-owned companies on Palm Sunday and Easter. As per the aforementioned announcement, the sectorial public holiday dates will be April 5 as well as April 12-13, 2026.
Jordan Declares Easter Public Holidays Jordan News Agency Petra (Amman) Jordanian Prime Minister, Jaafar Hassan, has announced official public holidays for Christians staff at ministries and official departments, public institutions, public universities, municipalities, service councils and government-owned companies on Palm Sunday and Easter. As per the aforementioned announcement, the sectorial public holiday dates will be April 5 as well as April 12-13, 2026.
Meghalaya Declares April 13 Bank Holiday Government of Meghalaya (Shillong) The Government of India's state of Meghalaya has issued a vide notification declaring Monday, April 13, 2026, as a one-off bank holiday for all banks and financial institutions in East Khasi Hills district under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on account of the festival Shad Suk Mynsiem. As per the aforementioned notification, issued by the Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, General Administration Department, C.V.D. Diengdoh, all State Government offices, revenue and magisterial courts, as well as educational institutions in the district will also remain closed on the same day, which has been declared a local holiday. However, the notification does point out that the holiday will not be applicable to Central Government offices.
Meghalaya Declares April 13 Bank Holiday Government of Meghalaya (Shillong) The Government of India's state of Meghalaya has issued a vide notification declaring Monday, April 13, 2026, as a one-off bank holiday for all banks and financial institutions in East Khasi Hills district under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on account of the festival Shad Suk Mynsiem. As per the aforementioned notification, issued by the Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, General Administration Department, C.V.D. Diengdoh, all State Government offices, revenue and magisterial courts, as well as educational institutions in the district will also remain closed on the same day, which has been declared a local holiday. However, the notification does point out that the holiday will not be applicable to Central Government offices.
Paraguay Declares April 1st Public Sector Holiday Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN) Paraguay's President, Santiago Peña, has released the executive decree No.5694 declaring Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, a one-off public sector holiday in Paraguay, on account of the upcoming Holy Week and "to promote domestic tourism and boost commercial and economic activity throughout the national territory".
Paraguay Declares April 1st Public Sector Holiday Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN) Paraguay's President, Santiago Peña, has released the executive decree No.5694 declaring Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, a one-off public sector holiday in Paraguay, on account of the upcoming Holy Week and "to promote domestic tourism and boost commercial and economic activity throughout the national territory".
South Korean May 1st Public Holiday Extension Progress Update Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) Today, the South Korean National Assembly's Legislative and Judiciary Committee has in turn approved an amendment to the South Korean Public Holidays Act which designates Labor Day as a legal holiday on May 1. The next step is for the plenary session of the National Assembly to consider the bill before it is submitted for the approval of the Cabinet, but this is expected to happen in time for this year's May 1st.
South Korean May 1st Public Holiday Extension Progress Update Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) Today, the South Korean National Assembly's Legislative and Judiciary Committee has in turn approved an amendment to the South Korean Public Holidays Act which designates Labor Day as a legal holiday on May 1. The next step is for the plenary session of the National Assembly to consider the bill before it is submitted for the approval of the Cabinet, but this is expected to happen in time for this year's May 1st.
West Bengal Declares 2 Electoral Public Holidays Government of West Bengal (Kolkata) The government of India's state of West Bengal has issued the vide notification Memorandum No.1173-F(P2) declaring public holidays on the polling dates as the official WB Election Holiday 2026 for the upcoming General Elections to the State Legislative Assembly. Phase 1 polling will be on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and will cover 152 Assembly Constituencies (AC numbers 1 to 76, 203 to 258, and 275 to 294). Phase 2 polling will be on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, covering 142 Assembly Constituencies (AC numbers 77 to 202 and 259 to 274). The public holiday for phase 1 polling has been declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, while the regions covered by phase 2 polling will be observing a complete public holiday.
West Bengal Declares 2 Electoral Public Holidays Government of West Bengal (Kolkata) The government of India's state of West Bengal has issued the vide notification Memorandum No.1173-F(P2) declaring public holidays on the polling dates as the official WB Election Holiday 2026 for the upcoming General Elections to the State Legislative Assembly. Phase 1 polling will be on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and will cover 152 Assembly Constituencies (AC numbers 1 to 76, 203 to 258, and 275 to 294). Phase 2 polling will be on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, covering 142 Assembly Constituencies (AC numbers 77 to 202 and 259 to 274). The public holiday for phase 1 polling has been declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, while the regions covered by phase 2 polling will be observing a complete public holiday.
Madhya Pradesh Moves Mahaveer Jayanti Public Holiday Government of Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal) The Government of India's state of Madhya Pradesh has issued a Government Vide Notification declaring Monday, March 30, 2026, as the date of the upcoming Mahaveer Jayanti public holiday, instead of Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as had previously been announced.
Madhya Pradesh Moves Mahaveer Jayanti Public Holiday Government of Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal) The Government of India's state of Madhya Pradesh has issued a Government Vide Notification declaring Monday, March 30, 2026, as the date of the upcoming Mahaveer Jayanti public holiday, instead of Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as had previously been announced.
Queensland Amends 2027 ANZAC Day Public Holiday Again Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General (Brisbane) The Government of Australia's state of Queensland has issued a revised list of 2027 public holidays, in which ANZAC Day is moved back from Sunday, April 25, 2027, to Monday, April 26, 2027.
Queensland Amends 2027 ANZAC Day Public Holiday Again Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General (Brisbane) The Government of Australia's state of Queensland has issued a revised list of 2027 public holidays, in which ANZAC Day is moved back from Sunday, April 25, 2027, to Monday, April 26, 2027.
Tasmania To Consider Easter Sunday Public Holiday Tasmanian Government Media Releases (Hobart) Earlier today, the leader of the Labor Party of Australia's State of Tasmania, Josh Willie, announced that his party would table legislation to make Easter Sunday a public holiday when parliament returns ("It should not be where you live in this country determines whether you get Easter Sunday to spend with your family and friends"). As per the Labor Party's media release, the proposed reform aims to bring Tasmania into line with the rest of the country by the time Easter comes around in 2027.
Tasmania To Consider Easter Sunday Public Holiday Tasmanian Government Media Releases (Hobart) Earlier today, the leader of the Labor Party of Australia's State of Tasmania, Josh Willie, announced that his party would table legislation to make Easter Sunday a public holiday when parliament returns ("It should not be where you live in this country determines whether you get Easter Sunday to spend with your family and friends"). As per the Labor Party's media release, the proposed reform aims to bring Tasmania into line with the rest of the country by the time Easter comes around in 2027.
Jersey Amends List Of 2026 Public Holidays States of Jersey (Saint Helier) The States of Jersey (the government of Jersey) have released an amended version of the annual list of official Jersey non-working public holidays and bank holidays for the calendar year 2026. Following last year's passage of a bill making Liberation Day the island's national day, the amended listing no longer features the header "If a bank holiday is on a weekend, a substitute weekday becomes a bank holiday, normally the following Monday" but instead amplifies the entry for Liberation Day as follows "Liberation Day (no substitute day, this means Friday 8 May and Monday 11 May are normal working days)".
Jersey Amends List Of 2026 Public Holidays States of Jersey (Saint Helier) The States of Jersey (the government of Jersey) have released an amended version of the annual list of official Jersey non-working public holidays and bank holidays for the calendar year 2026. Following last year's passage of a bill making Liberation Day the island's national day, the amended listing no longer features the header "If a bank holiday is on a weekend, a substitute weekday becomes a bank holiday, normally the following Monday" but instead amplifies the entry for Liberation Day as follows "Liberation Day (no substitute day, this means Friday 8 May and Monday 11 May are normal working days)".
Sabah Amends 2026 Public Holidays Bernama News Agency (Kota Kinabalu) Malaysia's State of Sabah has released an updated version of its list of 2026 public holidays with changes to the second day of the Kaamatan Festival (Harvest Festival) public holiday.
Sabah Amends 2026 Public Holidays Bernama News Agency (Kota Kinabalu) Malaysia's State of Sabah has released an updated version of its list of 2026 public holidays with changes to the second day of the Kaamatan Festival (Harvest Festival) public holiday.
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