worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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Egypt Declares April 9-13 Sectorial Public Holidays Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egyptian authorities have confirmed that, within the framework of a decision issued by the Minister of Labor, Christian employees in both the public and private sectors will be granted five consecutive days official holidays. As per the aforementioned decision, Christian employees will receive Thursday, April 9th, as an official holiday for Maundy Thursday; Friday and Saturday, April 10th and 11th, as regular weekend holidays; Sunday, April 12th, as an official holiday for Easter; and Monday, April 13th, as an official holiday for Sham al-Nessim, for all citizens.
Egypt Declares April 9-13 Sectorial Public Holidays Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egyptian authorities have confirmed that, within the framework of a decision issued by the Minister of Labor, Christian employees in both the public and private sectors will be granted five consecutive days official holidays. As per the aforementioned decision, Christian employees will receive Thursday, April 9th, as an official holiday for Maundy Thursday; Friday and Saturday, April 10th and 11th, as regular weekend holidays; Sunday, April 12th, as an official holiday for Easter; and Monday, April 13th, as an official holiday for Sham al-Nessim, for all citizens.
Karnali Province Declares 6 Additional Public Holidays In BS 2083 Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) Karnali Province government spokesperson and Minister for Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives, Binod Kumar Shah, has announced that the Government of Nepal's Province of Karnali had decided to grant six additional provincial public holidays in the upcoming year 2083 BS, which runs from mid-April 2026 until mid-April 2027. As per the aforementioned Cabinet decision, public holidays will be observed on Chaitra 12 (Paddy Day) and Asoj 22 for the Chandan Nath Temple festival, though these will apply only to Jumla district. On Asar 15, National Paddy Day, a public holiday will be observed in nine districts of the province excluding Jumla. Additionally, province-wide public holidays will be observed on Shrawan 1 (Saune Sankranti and Deuda festival), Bhadra 4 (Province Establishment and Martyrs’ Day), and Kartik 8 (Kojagrat Purnima).
Karnali Province Declares 6 Additional Public Holidays In BS 2083 Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) Karnali Province government spokesperson and Minister for Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives, Binod Kumar Shah, has announced that the Government of Nepal's Province of Karnali had decided to grant six additional provincial public holidays in the upcoming year 2083 BS, which runs from mid-April 2026 until mid-April 2027. As per the aforementioned Cabinet decision, public holidays will be observed on Chaitra 12 (Paddy Day) and Asoj 22 for the Chandan Nath Temple festival, though these will apply only to Jumla district. On Asar 15, National Paddy Day, a public holiday will be observed in nine districts of the province excluding Jumla. Additionally, province-wide public holidays will be observed on Shrawan 1 (Saune Sankranti and Deuda festival), Bhadra 4 (Province Establishment and Martyrs’ Day), and Kartik 8 (Kojagrat Purnima).
Egypt Declares April 13 Public Holiday For Sham El-Nessim Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has issued a decree declaring Monday, April 13, 2026, as an official paid holiday for public and private sector employees to mark the spring festival of Sham El-Nessim. As per the aforementioned decree, these public holidays apply to "employees in ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, and public business sector firms, as well as the private sector".
Egypt Declares April 13 Public Holiday For Sham El-Nessim Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has issued a decree declaring Monday, April 13, 2026, as an official paid holiday for public and private sector employees to mark the spring festival of Sham El-Nessim. As per the aforementioned decree, these public holidays apply to "employees in ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, and public business sector firms, as well as the private sector".
Nepal Reintroduces Two-Day Weekend For Government Offices Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) Nepalese Government spokesperson, Sasmit Pokhrel, has announced that at yesterday's Cabinet meeting, the government of Nepal had decided to extend to 2 days the weekend for the public sector and the education sector. These Saturday-Sunday weekend will begin on Chaitra 23, 2082 (tomorrow).
Nepal Reintroduces Two-Day Weekend For Government Offices Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) Nepalese Government spokesperson, Sasmit Pokhrel, has announced that at yesterday's Cabinet meeting, the government of Nepal had decided to extend to 2 days the weekend for the public sector and the education sector. These Saturday-Sunday weekend will begin on Chaitra 23, 2082 (tomorrow).
Nepal Two-Day Weekends To Apply To Banks As Well Nepal Rastra Bank (Kathmandu) The Nepal Rastra Bank (Nepal's central bank) has directed that banks and financial institutions should follow the public sector and implement a two-day weekend on Saturdays and Sundays. The directive was issued by NRB's Bank and Financial Institutions Regulation Department under Section 79 of the Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 2058.
Nepal Two-Day Weekends To Apply To Banks As Well Nepal Rastra Bank (Kathmandu) The Nepal Rastra Bank (Nepal's central bank) has directed that banks and financial institutions should follow the public sector and implement a two-day weekend on Saturdays and Sundays. The directive was issued by NRB's Bank and Financial Institutions Regulation Department under Section 79 of the Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 2058.
South Korean Cabinet Approves May 1st Public Holiday Extension Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) The South Korean Cabinet has approved a revision to the Act on Public Holidays with revised legislation designating Labor Day as an official public holiday, effective this year.
South Korean Cabinet Approves May 1st Public Holiday Extension Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) The South Korean Cabinet has approved a revision to the Act on Public Holidays with revised legislation designating Labor Day as an official public holiday, effective this year.
Sri Lanka Cancels Wednesday Public Sector Holidays Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs (Colombo) The Commissioner General of Essential Services of the Government of Sri Lanka, Prabath Chandrakeerthi, has announced that the Government of Sri Lanka had decided to cancel the Wednesday public sector holidays declared last month. The aforementioned announcement states that the cancellation takes "immediate effect from the day after tomorrow".
Sri Lanka Cancels Wednesday Public Sector Holidays Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs (Colombo) The Commissioner General of Essential Services of the Government of Sri Lanka, Prabath Chandrakeerthi, has announced that the Government of Sri Lanka had decided to cancel the Wednesday public sector holidays declared last month. The aforementioned announcement states that the cancellation takes "immediate effect from the day after tomorrow".
Bangladesh Declares April 13 Public Holiday For Chaitra Sankranti Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) Bangladesh's Ministry of Public Administration has issued a notification that the Government of Bangladesh had declared Monday, April 13, 2026, as a public holiday in the hill districts of Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban, on the occasion of Chaitra Sankranti.
Bangladesh Declares April 13 Public Holiday For Chaitra Sankranti Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) Bangladesh's Ministry of Public Administration has issued a notification that the Government of Bangladesh had declared Monday, April 13, 2026, as a public holiday in the hill districts of Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban, on the occasion of Chaitra Sankranti.
Ecuador Declares April 30th Public Holiday Agencia de Noticias del Ecuador y Sudamérica (ANDES) Earlier today, Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa Azín, issued the Executive Decree No.354 which declares Thursday, April 30, 2026, as a one-off public holiday, for both the public and private sectors throughout the national territory. Contrary to what was often done in the past, Article 2 of Executive Decree No.354 explicitly states that the suspended workday will not have to be made up later by the workers.
Ecuador Declares April 30th Public Holiday Agencia de Noticias del Ecuador y Sudamérica (ANDES) Earlier today, Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa Azín, issued the Executive Decree No.354 which declares Thursday, April 30, 2026, as a one-off public holiday, for both the public and private sectors throughout the national territory. Contrary to what was often done in the past, Article 2 of Executive Decree No.354 explicitly states that the suspended workday will not have to be made up later by the workers.
Guinea Conakry Declares April 6 Public Holiday Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Protection, Mory Condé, has issued a communique declaring a public holiday in Guinea Conakry on account of Easter Monday. As per the aforementioned communique, "Monday, April 6, 2026, Easter Monday, is declared a public holiday, a day off work and paid throughout the entire national territory".
Guinea Conakry Declares April 6 Public Holiday Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Protection, Mory Condé, has issued a communique declaring a public holiday in Guinea Conakry on account of Easter Monday. As per the aforementioned communique, "Monday, April 6, 2026, Easter Monday, is declared a public holiday, a day off work and paid throughout the entire national territory".
Kurdistan Declares April 5-6-7 Public Holidays Kurdistan Department of Media and Information (Erbil) The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) of Iraq has declared April 5-7, 2026, as official public holidays on account of the upcoming Easter feast. As per the aforementioned announcement, "On the occasion of Easter (the Great Feast), and in accordance with the official calendar of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (5, 6, and 7 April 2026) will be observed as official public holidays for Christians in all government institutions in the Kurdistan Region".
Kurdistan Declares April 5-6-7 Public Holidays Kurdistan Department of Media and Information (Erbil) The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) of Iraq has declared April 5-7, 2026, as official public holidays on account of the upcoming Easter feast. As per the aforementioned announcement, "On the occasion of Easter (the Great Feast), and in accordance with the official calendar of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (5, 6, and 7 April 2026) will be observed as official public holidays for Christians in all government institutions in the Kurdistan Region".
Maldives Declares April 5-6 Public Holidays Maldives President's Office Press Release (Male) The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, has declared Sunday and Monday, April 5 and 6, 2026, as public holidays in conjunction with the three elections taking place today.
Maldives Declares April 5-6 Public Holidays Maldives President's Office Press Release (Male) The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, has declared Sunday and Monday, April 5 and 6, 2026, as public holidays in conjunction with the three elections taking place today.
New Zealand Clarifies Status Of Easter Sunday As A Public Holiday New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (Wellington) The New Zealand Government has clarified that "Only Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Easter Sunday is not a public holiday." and that Easter Sunday surcharges cannot be based on public holiday rationale.
New Zealand Clarifies Status Of Easter Sunday As A Public Holiday New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (Wellington) The New Zealand Government has clarified that "Only Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Easter Sunday is not a public holiday." and that Easter Sunday surcharges cannot be based on public holiday rationale.
Chad Declares April 6 Public Holiday Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena) Chad's Ministry of Public Service has issued a communiqué declaring Monday, April 6, 2026, a as public holiday throughout the national territory on account of the upcoming Easter Monday. As per the aforementioned communique, Tuesday, April 7, is declared a working day.
Chad Declares April 6 Public Holiday Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena) Chad's Ministry of Public Service has issued a communiqué declaring Monday, April 6, 2026, a as public holiday throughout the national territory on account of the upcoming Easter Monday. As per the aforementioned communique, Tuesday, April 7, is declared a working day.
Extremadura 2027 Public Holidays Announced Diario Oficial de Extremadura (DOE) The Ministry of Economy, Employment and Digital Transformation of Spain's Autonomous Region of Extremadura has presented a draft version of its list of regional public holidays for the calendar year 2027 (Calendario Laboral 2027). As per the aforementioned announcement, once again, the Autonomous Region of Extremadura will declare neither Shrove Tuesday nor San José a regional public holiday in 2027, preferring to declare the Monday before the October 12 National Day instead. The text, published on the Board's Transparency Portal, will remain open for public consultation for 15 days before its final approval by the Governing Council, so changes are still possible.
Extremadura 2027 Public Holidays Announced Diario Oficial de Extremadura (DOE) The Ministry of Economy, Employment and Digital Transformation of Spain's Autonomous Region of Extremadura has presented a draft version of its list of regional public holidays for the calendar year 2027 (Calendario Laboral 2027). As per the aforementioned announcement, once again, the Autonomous Region of Extremadura will declare neither Shrove Tuesday nor San José a regional public holiday in 2027, preferring to declare the Monday before the October 12 National Day instead. The text, published on the Board's Transparency Portal, will remain open for public consultation for 15 days before its final approval by the Governing Council, so changes are still possible.
ECI Declares Multi-State Electoral Public Holidays The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (New Delhi) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that all employees, including casual and daily wage workers, will be entitled to a paid public holiday on the polling days of the upcoming General Elections and by-elections scheduled this month, in line with Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. As per today's announcement, "Every person employed in any business, trade, industrial undertaking, or any other establishment, and entitled to vote at an election to the House of the People or to the Legislative Assembly of a State or Union Territory, or at a by-election to a Parliamentary or Assembly Constituency, shall be granted a paid holiday on the day of poll.". The announcement applies to Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, as well as by-elections in eight Assembly constituencies across Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and Tripura.
ECI Declares Multi-State Electoral Public Holidays The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (New Delhi) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that all employees, including casual and daily wage workers, will be entitled to a paid public holiday on the polling days of the upcoming General Elections and by-elections scheduled this month, in line with Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. As per today's announcement, "Every person employed in any business, trade, industrial undertaking, or any other establishment, and entitled to vote at an election to the House of the People or to the Legislative Assembly of a State or Union Territory, or at a by-election to a Parliamentary or Assembly Constituency, shall be granted a paid holiday on the day of poll.". The announcement applies to Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, as well as by-elections in eight Assembly constituencies across Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and Tripura.
Mali Declares April 6 Public Holiday Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako) Mali's Secretary General to the Minister of Labour, Public Service and Social Dialogue, Mamadou Konta, has issued the communiqué No.2026-000006/MTFPDS-SG declaring Monday, April 6, 2026, as nationwide public holiday. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Minister of Labour, Public Service and Social Dialogue announces: In application of the provisions of Law No.05-040 of 22 July 2005 relating to public holidays in the Republic of Mali, Monday 06 2026, Easter Monday, is a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
Mali Declares April 6 Public Holiday Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako) Mali's Secretary General to the Minister of Labour, Public Service and Social Dialogue, Mamadou Konta, has issued the communiqué No.2026-000006/MTFPDS-SG declaring Monday, April 6, 2026, as nationwide public holiday. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Minister of Labour, Public Service and Social Dialogue announces: In application of the provisions of Law No.05-040 of 22 July 2005 relating to public holidays in the Republic of Mali, Monday 06 2026, Easter Monday, is a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
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. The salary treatment for those who work on April 3rd, 2026, is that established in Resolution 9 of April 18, 2025.
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. The salary treatment for those who work on April 3rd, 2026, is that established in Resolution 9 of April 18, 2025.
Gabon Declares April 5-6 Public Holidays Gouvernement de la République Gabonaise (Libreville) Gabon's Ministry of Labour, Full Employment, Social Dialogue and Vocational Training has issued a communique declaring 2 public holidays on account of the upcoming Easter. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Minister of Labour, Full Employment, Social Dialogue and Vocational Training informs employers and workers, as well as the entire national community, that in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 00727/PR/MTEFP of 29 June 1998 regulating public holidays in the Gabonese Republic and amended in its article 2 by Decree No. 000484 of 26 May 2004, the days of Sunday 5 and Monday 6 April 2026, marking respectively “Easter” and “Easter Monday”, are declared public holidays, days off and paid throughout the entire national territory".
Gabon Declares April 5-6 Public Holidays Gouvernement de la République Gabonaise (Libreville) Gabon's Ministry of Labour, Full Employment, Social Dialogue and Vocational Training has issued a communique declaring 2 public holidays on account of the upcoming Easter. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Minister of Labour, Full Employment, Social Dialogue and Vocational Training informs employers and workers, as well as the entire national community, that in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 00727/PR/MTEFP of 29 June 1998 regulating public holidays in the Gabonese Republic and amended in its article 2 by Decree No. 000484 of 26 May 2004, the days of Sunday 5 and Monday 6 April 2026, marking respectively “Easter” and “Easter Monday”, are declared public holidays, days off and paid throughout the entire national territory".
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".
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