Monday, August 24, 2026
- Benin
- Benin
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Benin Declares August 25 Maouloud Public Holiday
Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou)
Benin's Minister Delegate for the Budget and Civil Service, has issued a press release announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin due to the celebration of Mawlid (the Prophet's Birthday).
As per the aforementioned press release, "Cotonou, August 24, 2026 – The Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget and the Civil Service announces: On the occasion of the celebration of Mawlid, and in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 90-019 of July 27, 1990, establishing public holidays in the Republic of Benin, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, is a paid public holiday throughout the national territory.".
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Benin Declares August 25 Maouloud Public Holiday
Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou)
Benin's Minister Delegate for the Budget and Civil Service, has issued a press release announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin due to the celebration of Mawlid (the Prophet's Birthday).
As per the aforementioned press release, "Cotonou, August 24, 2026 – The Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget and the Civil Service announces: On the occasion of the celebration of Mawlid, and in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 90-019 of July 27, 1990, establishing public holidays in the Republic of Benin, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, is a paid public holiday throughout the national territory.".
- Chad
- Chad
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Chad Declares August 25 Public Holiday
Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena)
Chad's Ministry of Public Service and Social Dialogue, Abdoulaye Mboudou Mbami, has issued the communiqué No.007/PR/PM/ MFPCS/SG/ DGAT/2026 declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as the date of the upcoming Maouloud El-Nebi (Prophet's Birthday) public holiday of Chad.
As per the aforementioned communiqué, "On the occasion of the Maouloud El-Nebi festival, and in accordance with Article 1 of Decree No. 413/PR/PM/ MFPTEM/97 of September 30, 1997—which revises the list and regulations concerning public holidays and non-working days—the Minister of the Civil Service and Social Dialogue has the honor to inform workers in both the public and private sectors that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, is declared a non-working day throughout the national territory.", adding that "Furthermore, the Minister informs workers that Wednesday, August 26, 2026, is a working day.".
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Chad Declares August 25 Public Holiday
Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena)
Chad's Ministry of Public Service and Social Dialogue, Abdoulaye Mboudou Mbami, has issued the communiqué No.007/PR/PM/ MFPCS/SG/ DGAT/2026 declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as the date of the upcoming Maouloud El-Nebi (Prophet's Birthday) public holiday of Chad.
As per the aforementioned communiqué, "On the occasion of the Maouloud El-Nebi festival, and in accordance with Article 1 of Decree No. 413/PR/PM/ MFPTEM/97 of September 30, 1997—which revises the list and regulations concerning public holidays and non-working days—the Minister of the Civil Service and Social Dialogue has the honor to inform workers in both the public and private sectors that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, is declared a non-working day throughout the national territory.", adding that "Furthermore, the Minister informs workers that Wednesday, August 26, 2026, is a working day.".
- Guinea
- Guinea
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Guinea Conakry Declares August 25 Maouloud Public Holiday
Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry)
The Secretary General of Guinea Conakry's Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Protection, Ramatoulaye Camara, has issued a communique announcing that the date of the upcoming Prophet's Birthday (Maouloud) public holiday would be Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in application of Decree D/2022/0526 /PRG/CNRD/SGG of November 2, 2022, which amended Decree D/250/PRG/SGG of August 1, 1995, relating to legal holidays in the Republic of Guinea.
As per the aforementioned communique, this measure concerns all workers and agents in the public, mixed and private sectors.
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Guinea Conakry Declares August 25 Maouloud Public Holiday
Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry)
The Secretary General of Guinea Conakry's Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Protection, Ramatoulaye Camara, has issued a communique announcing that the date of the upcoming Prophet's Birthday (Maouloud) public holiday would be Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in application of Decree D/2022/0526 /PRG/CNRD/SGG of November 2, 2022, which amended Decree D/250/PRG/SGG of August 1, 1995, relating to legal holidays in the Republic of Guinea.
As per the aforementioned communique, this measure concerns all workers and agents in the public, mixed and private sectors.
- Honduras
- Honduras
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Honduras Announces Dates of 2026 Morazánica Week Bank and Public Holidays
El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa)
The Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (COHEP) has announced the dates of the upcoming 2026 Semana Morazánica bank holidays and public holidays, in line with the decrees 78-2015 and 126-2020.
As was done last year as well, COHEP clarified that the upcoming September 15 public holiday for Independence Day would remain on its set date ("Monday, September 15th of this year is a national holiday. This holiday is non-transferable. That is, it must be granted on the day it corresponds to according to the calendar").
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Honduras Announces Dates of 2026 Morazánica Week Bank and Public Holidays
El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa)
The Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (COHEP) has announced the dates of the upcoming 2026 Semana Morazánica bank holidays and public holidays, in line with the decrees 78-2015 and 126-2020.
As was done last year as well, COHEP clarified that the upcoming September 15 public holiday for Independence Day would remain on its set date ("Monday, September 15th of this year is a national holiday. This holiday is non-transferable. That is, it must be granted on the day it corresponds to according to the calendar").
- Karnataka (KA)
- Karnataka (KA)
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Karnataka Splits Dates Of Eid Milad Public Holiday
Government of Karnataka (Bengaluru)
The Government of India's state of Karnataka has declared declared that the date of the upcoming Eid Milad (Prophet's Birthday) public holiday in the Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts would be August 25 instead of August 26, 2026, as observed in the rest of the state of Karnataka.
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Karnataka Splits Dates Of Eid Milad Public Holiday
Government of Karnataka (Bengaluru)
The Government of India's state of Karnataka has declared declared that the date of the upcoming Eid Milad (Prophet's Birthday) public holiday in the Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts would be August 25 instead of August 26, 2026, as observed in the rest of the state of Karnataka.
- Mali
- Mali
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Mali Declares August 25 Paid Public Holiday
Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako)
Mali's Minister of Labor, Public Service, and Social Dialogue, has issued the communiqué Communiqué n°2026-000015/MTFPDS-SG announcing that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, would be a paid public holiday throughout the national territory, in accordance with Law No.05-040 of July 22, 2005, concerning public holidays.
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Mali Declares August 25 Paid Public Holiday
Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako)
Mali's Minister of Labor, Public Service, and Social Dialogue, has issued the communiqué Communiqué n°2026-000015/MTFPDS-SG announcing that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, would be a paid public holiday throughout the national territory, in accordance with Law No.05-040 of July 22, 2005, concerning public holidays.
- Selangor (SGR)
- Selangor (SGR)
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Selangor Declares September 1st SUKMA Public Holiday
Bernama News Agency (Petaling Jaya)
At the SUKMA closing ceremony, earlier tonight, the Menteri Besar of Malaysia's State of Selangor, Datuk Amirudin Shari, announced that the Selangor government had declared Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, as a one-off public holiday (Cuti Umum Peristiwa) to commemorate the state contingent’s success in winning the overall title at the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma), held in Selangor.
As per the aforementioned announcement, "As the Selangor Menteri Besar, I am delighted with this remarkable performance. As a token of appreciation to every athlete and the 10,000 volunteers who contributed throughout the Games, I am pleased to announce that the Selangor state government has declared a special holiday to celebrate the Sukma 2026 victory, which will fall on Sept 1, 2026, next Tuesday".
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Selangor Declares September 1st SUKMA Public Holiday
Bernama News Agency (Petaling Jaya)
At the SUKMA closing ceremony, earlier tonight, the Menteri Besar of Malaysia's State of Selangor, Datuk Amirudin Shari, announced that the Selangor government had declared Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, as a one-off public holiday (Cuti Umum Peristiwa) to commemorate the state contingent’s success in winning the overall title at the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma), held in Selangor.
As per the aforementioned announcement, "As the Selangor Menteri Besar, I am delighted with this remarkable performance. As a token of appreciation to every athlete and the 10,000 volunteers who contributed throughout the Games, I am pleased to announce that the Selangor state government has declared a special holiday to celebrate the Sukma 2026 victory, which will fall on Sept 1, 2026, next Tuesday".
- Sierra Leone
- Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone Declares August 25 Moulid-Un-Nabi Public Holiday
State House Press Secretariat (Freetown)
The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, Tower Hill, has announced that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, had been declared as a public holiday in Sierra Leone to mark the Feast of Moulid-Un-Nabi, which marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
As per the aforementioned public notice, "The General Public is hereby informed that the Feast of Moulid-Un-Nabi will be observed on Tuesday, 25th August 2026. Accordingly, Tuesday, 25th August 2026 has been declared a public holiday nationwide.".
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Sierra Leone Declares August 25 Moulid-Un-Nabi Public Holiday
State House Press Secretariat (Freetown)
The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, Tower Hill, has announced that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, had been declared as a public holiday in Sierra Leone to mark the Feast of Moulid-Un-Nabi, which marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
As per the aforementioned public notice, "The General Public is hereby informed that the Feast of Moulid-Un-Nabi will be observed on Tuesday, 25th August 2026. Accordingly, Tuesday, 25th August 2026 has been declared a public holiday nationwide.".
- South Korea
- South Korea
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South Korean Bill To Prevent Labor Day Public Holiday Substitution
Yonhap News Agency (Seoul)
A bill was introduced in the South Korean National Assembly to amend the Act on the Establishment of Labor Day that would bar any substitution of the holiday with another working day.
This follows the Ministry of Employment and Labor reversing its previous position following Labor Day's designation as a public holiday, allowing holiday substitution through labor-management agreement, a change critics say could leave workers working on May 1st and taking a different day off instead.
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South Korean Bill To Prevent Labor Day Public Holiday Substitution
Yonhap News Agency (Seoul)
A bill was introduced in the South Korean National Assembly to amend the Act on the Establishment of Labor Day that would bar any substitution of the holiday with another working day.
This follows the Ministry of Employment and Labor reversing its previous position following Labor Day's designation as a public holiday, allowing holiday substitution through labor-management agreement, a change critics say could leave workers working on May 1st and taking a different day off instead.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Libya
- Libya
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Libya Declares August 25 Public Holiday For Prophet’s Birthday
Libyan News Agency (LANA)
Earlier today, the Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Al-Dbeibah, issued a decision declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a public holiday on the occasion of the Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabawi al-Sharif).
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Libya Declares August 25 Public Holiday For Prophet’s Birthday
Libyan News Agency (LANA)
Earlier today, the Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Al-Dbeibah, issued a decision declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a public holiday on the occasion of the Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabawi al-Sharif).
- Selangor (SGR)
- Selangor (SGR)
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Selangor Considering SUKMA Public Holiday
Bernama News Agency (Petaling Jaya)
The Government of Malaysia's State of Selangor, has announced that it may declare a special public holiday if the state finishes as overall champion of the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA), which conclude tomorrow.
State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi has stated that the proposal would be submitted to Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari for consideration once the final medal tally is confirmed, with Selangor currently well placed to take the overall title.
Note that August 24 itself remains a normal working day in Selangor, and Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari has denied a viral poster claiming that the day had already been declared a public holiday.
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Selangor Considering SUKMA Public Holiday
Bernama News Agency (Petaling Jaya)
The Government of Malaysia's State of Selangor, has announced that it may declare a special public holiday if the state finishes as overall champion of the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA), which conclude tomorrow.
State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi has stated that the proposal would be submitted to Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari for consideration once the final medal tally is confirmed, with Selangor currently well placed to take the overall title.
Note that August 24 itself remains a normal working day in Selangor, and Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari has denied a viral poster claiming that the day had already been declared a public holiday.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Algeria
- Algeria
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Algeria Declares August 25 Mawlid Ennabaoui Echarif Public Holiday
Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers)
The Algerian Direction générale de la Fonction publique et de la Réforme administrative has announced that the first day of the month of Moharam would be a public holiday for both the public and private sectors.
As per the aforementioned announcement, "The day is a paid public holiday for all personnel in public institutions and administrations, public and private establishments and agencies, as well as for personnel in public and private enterprises—across all sectors and legal statuses—including those paid on an hourly or daily basis.".
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Algeria Declares August 25 Mawlid Ennabaoui Echarif Public Holiday
Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers)
The Algerian Direction générale de la Fonction publique et de la Réforme administrative has announced that the first day of the month of Moharam would be a public holiday for both the public and private sectors.
As per the aforementioned announcement, "The day is a paid public holiday for all personnel in public institutions and administrations, public and private establishments and agencies, as well as for personnel in public and private enterprises—across all sectors and legal statuses—including those paid on an hourly or daily basis.".
- Yemen
- Yemen
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Yemen Declares Mawlid Public Holiday On August 25
Yemen News Agency (SABA)
Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development has announced that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, would be a public holiday on account of the Prophet's Birthday.
As per the aforementioned communique "The Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development announced to all employees of public service units of the state administrative apparatus and the public and mixed sectors that next Tuesday, the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to August 25, 2026, will be an official holiday on the occasion of the anniversary of the noble Prophet's birth (Mawlid al-Nabawi).".
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Yemen Declares Mawlid Public Holiday On August 25
Yemen News Agency (SABA)
Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development has announced that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, would be a public holiday on account of the Prophet's Birthday.
As per the aforementioned communique "The Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development announced to all employees of public service units of the state administrative apparatus and the public and mixed sectors that next Tuesday, the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to August 25, 2026, will be an official holiday on the occasion of the anniversary of the noble Prophet's birth (Mawlid al-Nabawi).".
Friday, August 21, 2026
- Gambia
- Gambia
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Gambia Declares August 26 Maulid Al-Nabi Public Holiday
Office of The President, State House (Banjul)
The President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, has declared Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as a non-working public holiday on account of the upcoming Maulid Al-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday).
As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Office of the President informs the public that His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, has declared Wednesday, 26th August 2026 as a public holiday throughout the country in observance of “Maulid Al-Nabi,” the annual commemoration of the birth of Holy Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH) on the 12th of Rabat- Al Awwal 1448 Hijra which coincides with the 25th August 2026.".
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Gambia Declares August 26 Maulid Al-Nabi Public Holiday
Office of The President, State House (Banjul)
The President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, has declared Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as a non-working public holiday on account of the upcoming Maulid Al-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday).
As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Office of the President informs the public that His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, has declared Wednesday, 26th August 2026 as a public holiday throughout the country in observance of “Maulid Al-Nabi,” the annual commemoration of the birth of Holy Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH) on the 12th of Rabat- Al Awwal 1448 Hijra which coincides with the 25th August 2026.".
- Ivory Coast
- Ivory Coast
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Ivory Coast Declares August 25 Public Holiday
Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan)
The Minister of Employment, Social Protection and Vocational Training of the Ivory Coast, Adama Kamara, has issued an official statement announcing that the Maouloud (Prophet's Birthday) would be commemorated on the night of Monday 24 to Tuesday 25 August 2026 and that "in application of decree no. 2011-371 of November 4, 2011, amending and supplementing article 2 of decree no. 96-205 of March 7, 1996 determining the list and regime of public holidays, the day after the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad is a public holiday and a day off work".
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Ivory Coast Declares August 25 Public Holiday
Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan)
The Minister of Employment, Social Protection and Vocational Training of the Ivory Coast, Adama Kamara, has issued an official statement announcing that the Maouloud (Prophet's Birthday) would be commemorated on the night of Monday 24 to Tuesday 25 August 2026 and that "in application of decree no. 2011-371 of November 4, 2011, amending and supplementing article 2 of decree no. 96-205 of March 7, 1996 determining the list and regime of public holidays, the day after the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad is a public holiday and a day off work".
- Malaysia
- Malaysia
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Malaysia Releases 2027 Public Holidays
Laman Web Rasmi Bahagian Kabinet Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Kuala Lumpur)
Malaysia's Cabinet's and the Constitution and Government Relations Department of the Prime Minister's Office have jointly issued the annual official Federal Public Holidays Schedule 2027 (Jadual Hari Kelepasan Am Persekutuan 2027) and State Public Holiday Schedule 2027 (Jadual Hari Kelepasan Am Negeri 2027) containing the list of official national non-working public holidays in Malaysia for the calendar year 2027 as well as the state-specific regional non-working public holidays in Malaysia for the calendar year 2027.
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Malaysia Releases 2027 Public Holidays
Laman Web Rasmi Bahagian Kabinet Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Kuala Lumpur)
Malaysia's Cabinet's and the Constitution and Government Relations Department of the Prime Minister's Office have jointly issued the annual official Federal Public Holidays Schedule 2027 (Jadual Hari Kelepasan Am Persekutuan 2027) and State Public Holiday Schedule 2027 (Jadual Hari Kelepasan Am Negeri 2027) containing the list of official national non-working public holidays in Malaysia for the calendar year 2027 as well as the state-specific regional non-working public holidays in Malaysia for the calendar year 2027.
- Nigeria
- Nigeria
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Nigeria Declares August 25 Eid ul-Mawlid Public Holiday
Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja)
The Minister of Interior of Nigeria, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has issued a communique announcing that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a public holiday in observance of Eid ul-Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
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Nigeria Declares August 25 Eid ul-Mawlid Public Holiday
Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja)
The Minister of Interior of Nigeria, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has issued a communique announcing that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a public holiday in observance of Eid ul-Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
- Philippines
- Philippines
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Philippines Declare September 14 Electoral Public Holiday In BARMM
Philippine Information Agency (Manila)
Philippines Executive Secretary, Ralph Recto, on behalf of President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has signed Proclamation No.1395 declaring Monday, September 14, 2026, a special non-working day in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to ensure residents’ full participation in the region’s inaugural parliamentary elections.
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Philippines Declare September 14 Electoral Public Holiday In BARMM
Philippine Information Agency (Manila)
Philippines Executive Secretary, Ralph Recto, on behalf of President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has signed Proclamation No.1395 declaring Monday, September 14, 2026, a special non-working day in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to ensure residents’ full participation in the region’s inaugural parliamentary elections.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Andhra Pradesh (AP)
- Andhra Pradesh (AP)
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Andhra Pradesh Moves Milad-un-Nabi Public Holiday
Government of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati)
The Chief Secretary to the Government of India's State of Andhra Pradesh has issued the vide notifications G.O.Rt. No. 1675 moving the date of the upcoming Milad-un-Nabi public holiday from Tuesday, August 25, to Wednesday, August 26, 2026, based on a request by the Chief Executive Officer of the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board.
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Andhra Pradesh Moves Milad-un-Nabi Public Holiday
Government of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati)
The Chief Secretary to the Government of India's State of Andhra Pradesh has issued the vide notifications G.O.Rt. No. 1675 moving the date of the upcoming Milad-un-Nabi public holiday from Tuesday, August 25, to Wednesday, August 26, 2026, based on a request by the Chief Executive Officer of the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board.
- Haryana (HR)
- Haryana (HR)
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Haryana Call To Extend Scope Of Raksha Bandhan Public Holiday
Government of Haryana (Chandigarh)
The All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) has formally requested that the Chief Minister of India's state of Haryana declare Friday, August 28, 2026, a bank holiday for Raksha Bandhan under the Negotiable Instruments Act, as the state of Chhattisgarh recently did.
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Haryana Call To Extend Scope Of Raksha Bandhan Public Holiday
Government of Haryana (Chandigarh)
The All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) has formally requested that the Chief Minister of India's state of Haryana declare Friday, August 28, 2026, a bank holiday for Raksha Bandhan under the Negotiable Instruments Act, as the state of Chhattisgarh recently did.
- Tunisia
- Tunisia
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Tunisia Declares August 25 Mouled Public Holiday
Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP)
The government presidency of Tunisia, based on the recommendation of the Mufti de la République, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, has issued a communique declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a paid non-working public holiday for state agents, local authorities and public administrative establishments, on account of the upcoming Mouled (the Prophet's Birthday), and in line with the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 223 of 2021, dated December 7, 2021, relating to public holidays entitling public employees to leave.
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Tunisia Declares August 25 Mouled Public Holiday
Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP)
The government presidency of Tunisia, based on the recommendation of the Mufti de la République, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, has issued a communique declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a paid non-working public holiday for state agents, local authorities and public administrative establishments, on account of the upcoming Mouled (the Prophet's Birthday), and in line with the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 223 of 2021, dated December 7, 2021, relating to public holidays entitling public employees to leave.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Bahrain
- Bahrain
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Bahrain Prophet Mohammed’s Date of Birth Public Holiday August 25
Bahrain News Agency (BNA)
Bahrain's Central Bank has published a circular declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a bank holiday in Bahrain.
The aforementioned announcement, signed by the Central Bank's Director of the Banking Services Directorate, Hessa Saif Al Buflasa, reads as follows, "Please be advised that the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) will be closed during Prophet Mohammed’s Date of Birth Holiday which will fall on Tuesday, 25th August 2026.", adding that the "CBB will resume operations on Wednesday, 26th August 2026.".
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Bahrain Prophet Mohammed’s Date of Birth Public Holiday August 25
Bahrain News Agency (BNA)
Bahrain's Central Bank has published a circular declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a bank holiday in Bahrain.
The aforementioned announcement, signed by the Central Bank's Director of the Banking Services Directorate, Hessa Saif Al Buflasa, reads as follows, "Please be advised that the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) will be closed during Prophet Mohammed’s Date of Birth Holiday which will fall on Tuesday, 25th August 2026.", adding that the "CBB will resume operations on Wednesday, 26th August 2026.".
- Egypt
- Egypt
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Egypt CBE Declares August 27 Bank Holiday
The Central Bank of Egypt (Cairo)
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced that all banks operating in Egypt will be closed on Thursday, August 27, 2026, to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, and that banking operations would resume on Sunday morning, August 30, 2026.
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Egypt CBE Declares August 27 Bank Holiday
The Central Bank of Egypt (Cairo)
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced that all banks operating in Egypt will be closed on Thursday, August 27, 2026, to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, and that banking operations would resume on Sunday morning, August 30, 2026.
- Paraguay
- Paraguay
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Paraguay Senators Call For October 31 Public Holiday
Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN)
Paraguay Senators Orlando Penner, Gustavo Leite, Blanca Ovelar, and Lizarella Valiente, members of the Colorado Party, have presented a bill seeking to declare October 31st as the national day of evangelical churches in Paraguay, coinciding with the international commemoration of the Lutheran Reformation.
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Paraguay Senators Call For October 31 Public Holiday
Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN)
Paraguay Senators Orlando Penner, Gustavo Leite, Blanca Ovelar, and Lizarella Valiente, members of the Colorado Party, have presented a bill seeking to declare October 31st as the national day of evangelical churches in Paraguay, coinciding with the international commemoration of the Lutheran Reformation.
- South Sudan
- South Sudan
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South Sudan National Holidays Bill 2026 Sent Back To Legislative Committee
Government of South Sudan Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Juba)
The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) of the Parliament of South Sudan has referred the private member’s Public Holiday Bill, 2026 back to its committee after the second reading, directing the committee to work in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Public Service.
South Sudan's Labour Minister, Anthony Lino Makana, has welcomed the bill but urged lawmakers not to rush its passage, stating that "This is something I want the August House to take notice of so that we do not pass something and then tomorrow there are complaints".
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South Sudan National Holidays Bill 2026 Sent Back To Legislative Committee
Government of South Sudan Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Juba)
The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) of the Parliament of South Sudan has referred the private member’s Public Holiday Bill, 2026 back to its committee after the second reading, directing the committee to work in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Public Service.
South Sudan's Labour Minister, Anthony Lino Makana, has welcomed the bill but urged lawmakers not to rush its passage, stating that "This is something I want the August House to take notice of so that we do not pass something and then tomorrow there are complaints".
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- Bahrain
- Bahrain
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Bahrain Declares August 25 Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday
Bahrain News Agency (BNA)
Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has issued a circular announcing the date of the upcoming public holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday for the year 1448 AH.
As per the aforementioned statement, "in celebration of this occasion, all ministries, government authorities, and public institutions in the Kingdom will be closed on Tuesday, 12th Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to 25 August 2026".
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Bahrain Declares August 25 Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday
Bahrain News Agency (BNA)
Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has issued a circular announcing the date of the upcoming public holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday for the year 1448 AH.
As per the aforementioned statement, "in celebration of this occasion, all ministries, government authorities, and public institutions in the Kingdom will be closed on Tuesday, 12th Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to 25 August 2026".
- Chhattisgarh (CG)
- Chhattisgarh (CG)
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Chhattisgarh Extends Scope Of Raksha Bandhan Public Holiday
Government of Chhattisgarh (Raipur)
The General Administration Department of the Government of India's state of Chhattisgarh has issued the Vide Notification No.GENS-1001/122/2026-GAD-5 extending the upcoming August 28 Raksha Bandhan government-only holiday to now also cover all banks and treasuries (कोषालय).
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Chhattisgarh Extends Scope Of Raksha Bandhan Public Holiday
Government of Chhattisgarh (Raipur)
The General Administration Department of the Government of India's state of Chhattisgarh has issued the Vide Notification No.GENS-1001/122/2026-GAD-5 extending the upcoming August 28 Raksha Bandhan government-only holiday to now also cover all banks and treasuries (कोषालय).
- Tanzania
- Tanzania
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Tanzania Declares August 25 Maulid Public Holiday
Prime Minister's Office United Republic Of Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)
The BAKWATA Secretary General, Alhaj Nuhu Jabiri Mruma, has announced that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, would be a public holiday in Tanzania to mark Maulid celebrations (the Prophet's Birthday).
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Tanzania Declares August 25 Maulid Public Holiday
Prime Minister's Office United Republic Of Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)
The BAKWATA Secretary General, Alhaj Nuhu Jabiri Mruma, has announced that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, would be a public holiday in Tanzania to mark Maulid celebrations (the Prophet's Birthday).
- Tasmania (TAS)
- Tasmania (TAS)
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Tasmania Passes Easter Sunday Public Holiday Bill
Tasmanian Government Media Releases (Hobart)
Earlier in the day, the Tasmanian Legislative Council passed the Statutory Holidays Amendment Bill 2026 at second reading by 10 votes to 4. The bill then went through the committee stage clause-by-clause and was reported without amendment.
The third reading was made an Order of the Day for August 19, but the third reading is normally a formality at this point, particularly after a 10–4 second-reading vote and an unamended committee stage.
Note that the bill is a temporary one-year measure, with the amending Act repealing itself on its first anniversary.
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Tasmania Passes Easter Sunday Public Holiday Bill
Tasmanian Government Media Releases (Hobart)
Earlier in the day, the Tasmanian Legislative Council passed the Statutory Holidays Amendment Bill 2026 at second reading by 10 votes to 4. The bill then went through the committee stage clause-by-clause and was reported without amendment.
The third reading was made an Order of the Day for August 19, but the third reading is normally a formality at this point, particularly after a 10–4 second-reading vote and an unamended committee stage.
Note that the bill is a temporary one-year measure, with the amending Act repealing itself on its first anniversary.
