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Cocos (Keeling) Islands Eid al-Adha Public Holiday June 17 Source: Office of the Administrator (Indian Ocean Territories). The Cocos (Keeling) Islands administration has announced that Monday, June 17, 2024, would be a public holiday in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands on account of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). Monday, June 17, 2024, was the date listed for the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) in last summer's Notice - Proclamation - Special Public and Bank Holidays 2024 Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands No A12/2023.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Eid al-Adha Public Holiday June 17 Source: Office of the Administrator (Indian Ocean Territories). The Cocos (Keeling) Islands administration has announced that Monday, June 17, 2024, would be a public holiday in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands on account of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). Monday, June 17, 2024, was the date listed for the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) in last summer's Notice - Proclamation - Special Public and Bank Holidays 2024 Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands No A12/2023.
Malawi Declares June 17 Public Holiday For Vice President Saulos Chilima's Funeral Source: Government of the Republic of Malawi (Lilongwe). Earlier today, Malawi's Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, announced that President Lazarus Chakwera had declared Monday, June 17, 2024, as a one-off public holiday in Malawi "to allow Malawians to attend, or follow, the funeral ceremony and burial of the country's Vice President Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash on June 10".
Malawi Declares June 17 Public Holiday For Vice President Saulos Chilima's Funeral Source: Government of the Republic of Malawi (Lilongwe). Earlier today, Malawi's Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, announced that President Lazarus Chakwera had declared Monday, June 17, 2024, as a one-off public holiday in Malawi "to allow Malawians to attend, or follow, the funeral ceremony and burial of the country's Vice President Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash on June 10".
Myanmar Eid Al Adha Public Holiday June 18 Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of the Union of Myanmar (Yangoon). The government of Myanmar has released an extension to its previously-released list of bank holidays and non-working public holidays in Myanmar for the calendar year 2024, by declaring a public holiday on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, on account of the annual Eid Al Adha (Qurbani Eid or the Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday of Myanmar. The aforementioned announcement thus partially completes the list of public holidays in Myanmar for the calendar year 2024, released in early January.
Myanmar Eid Al Adha Public Holiday June 18 Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of the Union of Myanmar (Yangoon). The government of Myanmar has released an extension to its previously-released list of bank holidays and non-working public holidays in Myanmar for the calendar year 2024, by declaring a public holiday on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, on account of the annual Eid Al Adha (Qurbani Eid or the Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday of Myanmar. The aforementioned announcement thus partially completes the list of public holidays in Myanmar for the calendar year 2024, released in early January.
Qatar Announces Eid Al Adha Private Sector Holidays Source: Qatari News Agency (QNA). Qatar's Ministry of Labour has announced public holidays for the private sector on the occasion of the upcoming Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) to run from Sunday, June 16, until Tuesday, June 18, 2024, inclusively (Qatari weekends are Friday-Saturday). Earlier this week, Qatar's Amiri Diwan had announced public sector holidays for the upcoming Eid Al Adha from Sunday, June 16, until Thursday, June 20, 2024, and Qatar's Central Bank (QCB) similarly announced bank holidays from Sunday, June 16, until Tuesday, June 18, 2024, inclusively.
Qatar Announces Eid Al Adha Private Sector Holidays Source: Qatari News Agency (QNA). Qatar's Ministry of Labour has announced public holidays for the private sector on the occasion of the upcoming Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) to run from Sunday, June 16, until Tuesday, June 18, 2024, inclusively (Qatari weekends are Friday-Saturday). Earlier this week, Qatar's Amiri Diwan had announced public sector holidays for the upcoming Eid Al Adha from Sunday, June 16, until Thursday, June 20, 2024, and Qatar's Central Bank (QCB) similarly announced bank holidays from Sunday, June 16, until Tuesday, June 18, 2024, inclusively.
Azerbaijan Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers (Baku). The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan has announced its decision to declare Tuesday and Wednesday, June 18 and 19, 2024, as substitute public holidays, due to the National Salvation Day of the Azerbaijani People and the first day of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) falling on the weekend. Recall that, last December, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ali Asadov, had announced the Cabinet of Ministers decision On determining holidays for Novruz, Ramadan and Eid al-Adha for 2024.
Azerbaijan Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers (Baku). The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan has announced its decision to declare Tuesday and Wednesday, June 18 and 19, 2024, as substitute public holidays, due to the National Salvation Day of the Azerbaijani People and the first day of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) falling on the weekend. Recall that, last December, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ali Asadov, had announced the Cabinet of Ministers decision On determining holidays for Novruz, Ramadan and Eid al-Adha for 2024.
Kenyan Declares June 17 Idd-ul-Adha Public Holiday Source: Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi). Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, has issued a special gazette notice announcing that the date of the upcoming annual non-working public holiday for Idd-ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) in Kenya would be Monday, June 17, 2024. As per the aforementioned announcement, "It is notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 2(1) of the Public Holidays Act, declares Monday, June 17, 2024, shall be a public holiday to mark Eid-Al-Adha".
Kenyan Declares June 17 Idd-ul-Adha Public Holiday Source: Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi). Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, has issued a special gazette notice announcing that the date of the upcoming annual non-working public holiday for Idd-ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) in Kenya would be Monday, June 17, 2024. As per the aforementioned announcement, "It is notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 2(1) of the Public Holidays Act, declares Monday, June 17, 2024, shall be a public holiday to mark Eid-Al-Adha".
Macedonian Kurban Bayram Public Holiday June 16 Source: Ministry of Labour and Social Policy of the Republic of Macedonia (Skopje). Macedonia's Ministry of Labour and Social Policy has announced that, based on the Law on Holidays of the Republic of Macedonia (Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia No. 21/98 and 18/07), Sunday, June 16, 2024, is a non-working day for citizens of the Muslim faith of the Republic of North Macedonia on account of Kurban Bayram (the Feast of Sacrifice). The aforementioned announcement is in line with the dates contained in last October's list of official non-working public holidays in Macedonia and Macedonian bank holidays for the calendar year 2024 (Programa na nerabotni denovi za 2024 godina - Програма на неработни денови за 2024 година).
Macedonian Kurban Bayram Public Holiday June 16 Source: Ministry of Labour and Social Policy of the Republic of Macedonia (Skopje). Macedonia's Ministry of Labour and Social Policy has announced that, based on the Law on Holidays of the Republic of Macedonia (Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia No. 21/98 and 18/07), Sunday, June 16, 2024, is a non-working day for citizens of the Muslim faith of the Republic of North Macedonia on account of Kurban Bayram (the Feast of Sacrifice). The aforementioned announcement is in line with the dates contained in last October's list of official non-working public holidays in Macedonia and Macedonian bank holidays for the calendar year 2024 (Programa na nerabotni denovi za 2024 godina - Програма на неработни денови за 2024 година).
Mauritania Extends Aïd al-Adha Public Holidays To June 18 Source: Journal Officiel de la République Islamique de Mauritanie (Noakchott). Maurtitania's Présidence de la République issued a decree declaring Tuesday, June 18, 2024, as a non-working public holiday in Mauritania on account of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned communique, "Par décret en date de ce jour, la journée du mardi 18 juin 2024, lendemain de la fête d’El Adha, pour l’année 1445 de l’Hégir est fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l’étendue du territoire nationale". Last week, Maurtitania's commission nationale d’observation du croissant lunaire had announced that the Aïd al-Adha would be observed on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Mauritania. But, as we pointed out when we reported on the CNOCL announcement, the day after the Aïd al-Adha public holiday has often been declared a non-working public holiday in Mauritania, in the past, namely in 2019, 2017, 2016, and 2014, and we estimated that we could expect a similar declaration in the coming days.
Mauritania Extends Aïd al-Adha Public Holidays To June 18 Source: Journal Officiel de la République Islamique de Mauritanie (Noakchott). Maurtitania's Présidence de la République issued a decree declaring Tuesday, June 18, 2024, as a non-working public holiday in Mauritania on account of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned communique, "Par décret en date de ce jour, la journée du mardi 18 juin 2024, lendemain de la fête d’El Adha, pour l’année 1445 de l’Hégir est fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l’étendue du territoire nationale". Last week, Maurtitania's commission nationale d’observation du croissant lunaire had announced that the Aïd al-Adha would be observed on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Mauritania. But, as we pointed out when we reported on the CNOCL announcement, the day after the Aïd al-Adha public holiday has often been declared a non-working public holiday in Mauritania, in the past, namely in 2019, 2017, 2016, and 2014, and we estimated that we could expect a similar declaration in the coming days.
Nepal Declares Eid al-Adha As A Public Holiday On June 17 Source: Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu). Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the government of Nepal had decided to extend the upcoming's Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) observance from being limited to Muslims to a full national public holiday. Recall that, in last February's list of official public holidays for the Nepalese year B.S. 2081 (mid-April 2024 to mid-April 2025), the 2024 Eid al-Adha was listed a a public holiday for Muslims only. This last-minute extension of the scope of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha has happened often in the past, most recently this spring and in 2022, 2020, and 2019.
Nepal Declares Eid al-Adha As A Public Holiday On June 17 Source: Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu). Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the government of Nepal had decided to extend the upcoming's Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) observance from being limited to Muslims to a full national public holiday. Recall that, in last February's list of official public holidays for the Nepalese year B.S. 2081 (mid-April 2024 to mid-April 2025), the 2024 Eid al-Adha was listed a a public holiday for Muslims only. This last-minute extension of the scope of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha has happened often in the past, most recently this spring and in 2022, 2020, and 2019.
Nigeria Extends 2024 Eid-ul-Adha Public Holidays Source: Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja). The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Interior of Nigeria, Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, issued a statement on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announcing that the Federal Government of Nigeria had extended the public holidays for the Eid-el-Fitr to include Tuesday, June 18, 2024, as well as Monday, June 17, 2024. As per the aforementioned statement, "The Federal Government has declared Monday 17th, and Tuesday 18th June 2024 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.".
Nigeria Extends 2024 Eid-ul-Adha Public Holidays Source: Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja). The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Interior of Nigeria, Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, issued a statement on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announcing that the Federal Government of Nigeria had extended the public holidays for the Eid-el-Fitr to include Tuesday, June 18, 2024, as well as Monday, June 17, 2024. As per the aforementioned statement, "The Federal Government has declared Monday 17th, and Tuesday 18th June 2024 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.".
Saint Helena Declares Public Holiday For King Charles' Birthday Source: St Helena Government Communications Hub (Jamestown). The Government of Saint Helena has issued a public notice, announcing that "His Excellency the Governor, has directed that Friday 15 November 2024, shall be observed as a public holiday to mark the occasion of the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III", in accordance with section 5(2) of the Public Holidays Ordinance, 1945. Recall that, last April, Governor Phillips had assented to the Ordinance to amend the Public Holidays Ordinance, 1945, to provide for the official birthday of His Majesty; and for connected and incidental purposes which enshrines last year's change to the date of the Sovereign's Birthday public holiday specifying that the “Friday following Remembrance Day to celebrate the official birthday of His Majesty the King".
Saint Helena Declares Public Holiday For King Charles' Birthday Source: St Helena Government Communications Hub (Jamestown). The Government of Saint Helena has issued a public notice, announcing that "His Excellency the Governor, has directed that Friday 15 November 2024, shall be observed as a public holiday to mark the occasion of the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III", in accordance with section 5(2) of the Public Holidays Ordinance, 1945. Recall that, last April, Governor Phillips had assented to the Ordinance to amend the Public Holidays Ordinance, 1945, to provide for the official birthday of His Majesty; and for connected and incidental purposes which enshrines last year's change to the date of the Sovereign's Birthday public holiday specifying that the “Friday following Remembrance Day to celebrate the official birthday of His Majesty the King".
Sierra Leone Declares June 17 Eid-Ul-Adha Public Holiday Source: State House Press Secretariat (Freetown). The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, announced that Monday, June 17, 2024, had been declared as a public holiday in Sierra Leone to mark Eid-Ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned public notice, "The General Public is hereby informed that the Feast of Eid-Ul-Adha will be observed on Sunday 16th June 2024. Accordingly, Monday 17th June 2024 will be a public holiday nationwide".
Sierra Leone Declares June 17 Eid-Ul-Adha Public Holiday Source: State House Press Secretariat (Freetown). The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, announced that Monday, June 17, 2024, had been declared as a public holiday in Sierra Leone to mark Eid-Ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned public notice, "The General Public is hereby informed that the Feast of Eid-Ul-Adha will be observed on Sunday 16th June 2024. Accordingly, Monday 17th June 2024 will be a public holiday nationwide".
Turkmenistan Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Until June 19 Source: Turkmenistan Government Information Agency (Ashgabad). During today's online meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, announced that he had signed a decree declaring that the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays would be observed from Monday to Wednesday, June 17 to 19, 2024, inclusively, with the June 16 public holiday having been moved to June 19. As per the aforementioned decree, "1. The national holiday of the Turkmen people, Gurban Bayramy (Eid al-Adha), shall be celebrated on the 16th – 17th – 18th of June, 2024. 2. The day off shall be moved from the 16th of June, 2024 to Wednesday – 19th of June. 3. All institutions, enterprises and organizations, regardless of their form of ownership, shall ensure the implementation of this Decree.". Recall that, in the autumn of 2017, the parliament of Turkmenistan adopted Amendments to the Labor Code of Turkmenistan which drastically changed the annual calendar of official public holidays in Turkmenistan, in particular reducing the annual Eid al-Adha public holiday from 3 days to 1, though it has often been changed at the last minute, as was the case this year, as per paragraph 3 of Article 81 of the Labour Code of Turkmenistan which gives the President the discretionary powers to declare one-off public holidays on a case-by-case basis.
Turkmenistan Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Until June 19 Source: Turkmenistan Government Information Agency (Ashgabad). During today's online meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, announced that he had signed a decree declaring that the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays would be observed from Monday to Wednesday, June 17 to 19, 2024, inclusively, with the June 16 public holiday having been moved to June 19. As per the aforementioned decree, "1. The national holiday of the Turkmen people, Gurban Bayramy (Eid al-Adha), shall be celebrated on the 16th – 17th – 18th of June, 2024. 2. The day off shall be moved from the 16th of June, 2024 to Wednesday – 19th of June. 3. All institutions, enterprises and organizations, regardless of their form of ownership, shall ensure the implementation of this Decree.". Recall that, in the autumn of 2017, the parliament of Turkmenistan adopted Amendments to the Labor Code of Turkmenistan which drastically changed the annual calendar of official public holidays in Turkmenistan, in particular reducing the annual Eid al-Adha public holiday from 3 days to 1, though it has often been changed at the last minute, as was the case this year, as per paragraph 3 of Article 81 of the Labour Code of Turkmenistan which gives the President the discretionary powers to declare one-off public holidays on a case-by-case basis.
Cameroon Extends Feast of Sacrifice Public Holiday Source: Présidence de la République du Cameroun (Yaoundé). Cameroon's President, Paul Biya, has issued the decree 0531/CAB/PR of June 13, 2024, declaring Monday, June 17, 2024, as a public holiday on account of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). Last week, Cameroon's Commission Nationale du Croissant Lunaire had announced that Sunday, June 16, 2024, would be the date of the upcoming Feast of Sacrifice in Cameroon. But, at that time, we had stated that we expected the President of Cameroon to declare a one-off public holiday on Monday, June 17, 2024, based on article 3 of the law establishing the regime of legal holidays in the Republic of Cameroon, which states that "when a legal religious holiday is celebrated on a Sunday, or a public holiday, the President of the Republic may, by decree, declare a public holiday not off work on the consecutive day", as was often done in the past.
Cameroon Extends Feast of Sacrifice Public Holiday Source: Présidence de la République du Cameroun (Yaoundé). Cameroon's President, Paul Biya, has issued the decree 0531/CAB/PR of June 13, 2024, declaring Monday, June 17, 2024, as a public holiday on account of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). Last week, Cameroon's Commission Nationale du Croissant Lunaire had announced that Sunday, June 16, 2024, would be the date of the upcoming Feast of Sacrifice in Cameroon. But, at that time, we had stated that we expected the President of Cameroon to declare a one-off public holiday on Monday, June 17, 2024, based on article 3 of the law establishing the regime of legal holidays in the Republic of Cameroon, which states that "when a legal religious holiday is celebrated on a Sunday, or a public holiday, the President of the Republic may, by decree, declare a public holiday not off work on the consecutive day", as was often done in the past.
Ivory Coast Declares June 16-17 Public Holidays For Eid al-Adha Source: Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan). The ministre de l’Emploi et de la Protection Sociale of the Ivory Coast, has declared Sunday, June 16, 2024, as the date of this years Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday in the Ivory Coast ("Le Ministre de l’Emploi et de la Protection Sociale porte à la connaissance des populations vivant en Côte d’Ivoire qu’en application du décret n° 2011-371 du 04 novembre 2011, modifiant et complétant l’article 2 du décret n° 96-205 du 07 mars 1996 déterminant la liste et le régime des jours fériés, le dimanche 16 juin 2024, jour de la fête de la Tabaski, est férié et chômé sur toute l’étendue du territoire national"), adding that Monday, June 17, 2024, would also be a public holiday ("Par ailleurs, conformément au décret susmentionné, le lundi 17 juin 2024, lendemain de la fête de la Tabaski, est également déclaré jour férié et chômé sur toute l’étendue du territoire national").
Ivory Coast Declares June 16-17 Public Holidays For Eid al-Adha Source: Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan). The ministre de l’Emploi et de la Protection Sociale of the Ivory Coast, has declared Sunday, June 16, 2024, as the date of this years Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday in the Ivory Coast ("Le Ministre de l’Emploi et de la Protection Sociale porte à la connaissance des populations vivant en Côte d’Ivoire qu’en application du décret n° 2011-371 du 04 novembre 2011, modifiant et complétant l’article 2 du décret n° 96-205 du 07 mars 1996 déterminant la liste et le régime des jours fériés, le dimanche 16 juin 2024, jour de la fête de la Tabaski, est férié et chômé sur toute l’étendue du territoire national"), adding that Monday, June 17, 2024, would also be a public holiday ("Par ailleurs, conformément au décret susmentionné, le lundi 17 juin 2024, lendemain de la fête de la Tabaski, est également déclaré jour férié et chômé sur toute l’étendue du territoire national").
Mali Extends Tabaski Public Holiday Source: Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako). Mali's Government has declared Tuesday, June 18, 2024, the day after the upcoming Tabaski (Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice) as an additional public holiday. As per the Communique No. 2024-100012/ MTFPDS-SG, signed by the Secrétaire général du ministère de la Fonction publique et du dialogue social, Mamadou Konta, "En application des dispositions de la Loi n° 05-040 du 22 juillet 2005 relative aux fêtes légales en République du Mali, les journées du lundi 17 juin 2024, fête de Tabaski et mardi 18 juin 2024, lendemain de la fête, sont chômées et payées sur toute l’étendue du territoire national.". The communique goes on to specify that "En conséquence, le travail reprendra le mercredi 19 juin 2024 à 7h30mns". Usually, Mali announces the earliest dates for most Muslim holidays, sometimes on dates that precede the new Moon, as was the case in 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018, but this was not the case here.
Mali Extends Tabaski Public Holiday Source: Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako). Mali's Government has declared Tuesday, June 18, 2024, the day after the upcoming Tabaski (Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice) as an additional public holiday. As per the Communique No. 2024-100012/ MTFPDS-SG, signed by the Secrétaire général du ministère de la Fonction publique et du dialogue social, Mamadou Konta, "En application des dispositions de la Loi n° 05-040 du 22 juillet 2005 relative aux fêtes légales en République du Mali, les journées du lundi 17 juin 2024, fête de Tabaski et mardi 18 juin 2024, lendemain de la fête, sont chômées et payées sur toute l’étendue du territoire national.". The communique goes on to specify that "En conséquence, le travail reprendra le mercredi 19 juin 2024 à 7h30mns". Usually, Mali announces the earliest dates for most Muslim holidays, sometimes on dates that precede the new Moon, as was the case in 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018, but this was not the case here.
Rwanda Eid Al-Adha Public Holidays June 16-17 Source: Rwanda Bureau Of Information and Broadcasting (ORINFOR). Rwanda's Ministry of Public Service and Labour has issued an announcement that the upcoming Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday would be observed on Monday, June 17, 2024, following the announcement from the Rwanda Muslim Community (RMC) that "the Feast of the Sacrifice, also known as Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16". As per the Arrêté Presidentiel N°06/01 Du 16/02/2011 Determinant Les Jours Feries Officiels and the Presidential Order N°42/03 Of 30/06/2015 Determining Official Holidays, the date of the annual Eid Al-Adha public holiday is set by the Moslems' Association of Rwanda ("Itariki itangazwa buri mwaka na Rwanda Moslems' Association").
Rwanda Eid Al-Adha Public Holidays June 16-17 Source: Rwanda Bureau Of Information and Broadcasting (ORINFOR). Rwanda's Ministry of Public Service and Labour has issued an announcement that the upcoming Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday would be observed on Monday, June 17, 2024, following the announcement from the Rwanda Muslim Community (RMC) that "the Feast of the Sacrifice, also known as Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16". As per the Arrêté Presidentiel N°06/01 Du 16/02/2011 Determinant Les Jours Feries Officiels and the Presidential Order N°42/03 Of 30/06/2015 Determining Official Holidays, the date of the annual Eid Al-Adha public holiday is set by the Moslems' Association of Rwanda ("Itariki itangazwa buri mwaka na Rwanda Moslems' Association").
Solomon Islands Declare June 14 Public Holiday Source: Solomon Islands Government Communication Unit (Honiara). The Solomon Islands Ministry of Public Service has issued a communique all public officials that Friday, June 14, 2024, is the date of this year's King's Birthday, and therefore a public holiday in the Solomon Islands. As per the aforementioned communique, "all public officers are expected to resume normal duties on Monday, 17th June 2024".
Solomon Islands Declare June 14 Public Holiday Source: Solomon Islands Government Communication Unit (Honiara). The Solomon Islands Ministry of Public Service has issued a communique all public officials that Friday, June 14, 2024, is the date of this year's King's Birthday, and therefore a public holiday in the Solomon Islands. As per the aforementioned communique, "all public officers are expected to resume normal duties on Monday, 17th June 2024".
Algeria Declares June 16-17-18 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers). The Algerian Direction générale de la Fonction publique et de la Réforme administrative et du ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Sécurité sociale has announced that the upcoming public holidays for the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) would be from Sunday, June 16, until Tuesday, June 18, 2024, inclusively. As per the aforementioned communique, "A l’occasion de la fête de l’Aïd El Adha et conformément à la loi 63-278 du 26 juillet 1963 modifiée et complétée fixant la liste des fêtes légales, les journées du dimanche 10, du lundi 11 et du mardi 12 Dhou el Hidja 1445 de l’hégire, correspondant aux 16, 17 et 18 juin 2024, sont chômées et payées pour l’ensemble des personnels des institutions et administrations publiques, des établissements et offices publics et privés, ainsi qu’aux personnels des entreprises publiques et privées, tous secteurs et statuts juridiques confondus, y compris les personnels payés à l’heure ou à la journée.". Today's announcement follow last week's announcement by the Algerian ministère des Affaires religieuses et des Wakfs that the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) would be observed on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
Algeria Declares June 16-17-18 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers). The Algerian Direction générale de la Fonction publique et de la Réforme administrative et du ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Sécurité sociale has announced that the upcoming public holidays for the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) would be from Sunday, June 16, until Tuesday, June 18, 2024, inclusively. As per the aforementioned communique, "A l’occasion de la fête de l’Aïd El Adha et conformément à la loi 63-278 du 26 juillet 1963 modifiée et complétée fixant la liste des fêtes légales, les journées du dimanche 10, du lundi 11 et du mardi 12 Dhou el Hidja 1445 de l’hégire, correspondant aux 16, 17 et 18 juin 2024, sont chômées et payées pour l’ensemble des personnels des institutions et administrations publiques, des établissements et offices publics et privés, ainsi qu’aux personnels des entreprises publiques et privées, tous secteurs et statuts juridiques confondus, y compris les personnels payés à l’heure ou à la journée.". Today's announcement follow last week's announcement by the Algerian ministère des Affaires religieuses et des Wakfs that the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) would be observed on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
Benin Declares June 16 Tabaski Public Holiday Source: Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou). Benin's Interim Minister of Labour and Social Security, Kouaro Yves Chabi, has issued a communique announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Sunday, June 16, 2024, as a non-working public holiday throughout Bénin on account of Tabaski (Aïd el-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned communique, signed by her Cabinet Director, Victorin Honvoh, "Le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique rappelle que conformément aux dispositions de la loi n° 90-019 du 27 juillet 1990 fixant les fêtes légales en République du Bénin, la journée du dimanche 16 juin 2024, Jour de la Tabaski, est fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l’étendue du territoire national.".
Benin Declares June 16 Tabaski Public Holiday Source: Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou). Benin's Interim Minister of Labour and Social Security, Kouaro Yves Chabi, has issued a communique announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Sunday, June 16, 2024, as a non-working public holiday throughout Bénin on account of Tabaski (Aïd el-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned communique, signed by her Cabinet Director, Victorin Honvoh, "Le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique rappelle que conformément aux dispositions de la loi n° 90-019 du 27 juillet 1990 fixant les fêtes légales en République du Bénin, la journée du dimanche 16 juin 2024, Jour de la Tabaski, est fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l’étendue du territoire national.".
Guinea Conakry Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry). Guinea Conakry's Ministère du Travail et de la Fonction Publique has issued a communique declaring Monday, June 17, 2024, a public holiday in Guinea Conakry on account of the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the communique No.00008/ MTFP/ SG/ DGFP/ SP/ 2024, "Conformément aux dispositions du Décret D/2022/0526/PRG/CNRD/ SGG du 02 novembre 2022, modifiant le Décret D/250/PRG/SGG du 1er août 1995 concernant les fêtes légales en République de Guinée, le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique porte à la connaissance des Travailleuses, Travailleurs et Agents des secteurs public, mixte et privé que la journée du lundi 17 juin 2024, lendemain de la fête de Tabaski est déclarée fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l’étendue du Territoire National.".
Guinea Conakry Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry). Guinea Conakry's Ministère du Travail et de la Fonction Publique has issued a communique declaring Monday, June 17, 2024, a public holiday in Guinea Conakry on account of the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the communique No.00008/ MTFP/ SG/ DGFP/ SP/ 2024, "Conformément aux dispositions du Décret D/2022/0526/PRG/CNRD/ SGG du 02 novembre 2022, modifiant le Décret D/250/PRG/SGG du 1er août 1995 concernant les fêtes légales en République de Guinée, le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique porte à la connaissance des Travailleuses, Travailleurs et Agents des secteurs public, mixte et privé que la journée du lundi 17 juin 2024, lendemain de la fête de Tabaski est déclarée fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l’étendue du Territoire National.".
Guyana Gazettes 2024 Eid-Ul-Adha Public Holiday Source: Guyana Government Information Agency (GINA). The Government of Guyana has published the Gazette Notification 192/2024/1833 (Notification made under the Public Holidays Act CAP 19:07), signed by Guyana's Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, and declaring Monday, June 17, 2024, as a public holiday in Guyana, on account of the Eid-Ul-Adha ("Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 (1) Of The Public Holidays Act, Chapter 19:07, Of The Laws Of Guyana, Monday, June 17, 2024 is hereby declared a public holiday").
Guyana Gazettes 2024 Eid-Ul-Adha Public Holiday Source: Guyana Government Information Agency (GINA). The Government of Guyana has published the Gazette Notification 192/2024/1833 (Notification made under the Public Holidays Act CAP 19:07), signed by Guyana's Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, and declaring Monday, June 17, 2024, as a public holiday in Guyana, on account of the Eid-Ul-Adha ("Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 (1) Of The Public Holidays Act, Chapter 19:07, Of The Laws Of Guyana, Monday, June 17, 2024 is hereby declared a public holiday").
Pakistan Announces Eid ul Adha Bank Holidays Source: The State Bank of Pakistan (Karachi). The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a BPRD Circular Letter announcing that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), allied offices and public and private sector financial institutions "The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed from 17th to 19th June 2024 [Monday to Wednesday] being public holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha", adding that "commercial activities will commence from June 20, 2024, Thursday".
Pakistan Announces Eid ul Adha Bank Holidays Source: The State Bank of Pakistan (Karachi). The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a BPRD Circular Letter announcing that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), allied offices and public and private sector financial institutions "The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed from 17th to 19th June 2024 [Monday to Wednesday] being public holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha", adding that "commercial activities will commence from June 20, 2024, Thursday".
Philippines Declares June 14 Public Holiday In La Trinidad Source: Philippine Information Agency (Manila). The Office of the President of the Philippines at Malacañang Palace has released Proclamation 565, signed by Executive Secretary, Lucas Bersamin, declaring Friday, June 14, 2024, a special non-working public holiday in the municipality of La Trinidad, in celebration of the town’s 74th founding anniversary. As per Proclamation 565, "it is but fitting and proper that the people of the municipality be given the full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration". Recall that, last February, Presidential Executive Secretary, Lucas Bersamin, had issued the Memorandum Order (MO) 20, requiring a 30-day delay between the request to declare a regional public holiday and the date of said holiday, in reaction to a spate of regional and municipal public holidays declared at the last minute.
Philippines Declares June 14 Public Holiday In La Trinidad Source: Philippine Information Agency (Manila). The Office of the President of the Philippines at Malacañang Palace has released Proclamation 565, signed by Executive Secretary, Lucas Bersamin, declaring Friday, June 14, 2024, a special non-working public holiday in the municipality of La Trinidad, in celebration of the town’s 74th founding anniversary. As per Proclamation 565, "it is but fitting and proper that the people of the municipality be given the full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration". Recall that, last February, Presidential Executive Secretary, Lucas Bersamin, had issued the Memorandum Order (MO) 20, requiring a 30-day delay between the request to declare a regional public holiday and the date of said holiday, in reaction to a spate of regional and municipal public holidays declared at the last minute.
Qatar Announces 2024 Eid Al Adha Bank Holidays Source: Qatar Central Bank (QCB). Qatar's Central Bank (QCB) has announced the bank holidays to be observed on account of the upcoming Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the official announcement, Qatari banks and financial institutions will be on holidays from Sunday, June 16, until Tuesday, June 18, 2024, inclusively, with the added specification that "all financial institutions resume work on Wednesday, June 19, 2024". As usual, these bank holidays apply to the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), as well as all banks and financial institutions operating under the control of the QCB, Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) and Qatar securities company (QSC). Recall that, yesterday, Qatar's Amiri Diwan announced public sector holidays for the upcoming Eid Al Adha from Sunday, June 16, until Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Qatar Announces 2024 Eid Al Adha Bank Holidays Source: Qatar Central Bank (QCB). Qatar's Central Bank (QCB) has announced the bank holidays to be observed on account of the upcoming Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the official announcement, Qatari banks and financial institutions will be on holidays from Sunday, June 16, until Tuesday, June 18, 2024, inclusively, with the added specification that "all financial institutions resume work on Wednesday, June 19, 2024". As usual, these bank holidays apply to the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), as well as all banks and financial institutions operating under the control of the QCB, Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) and Qatar securities company (QSC). Recall that, yesterday, Qatar's Amiri Diwan announced public sector holidays for the upcoming Eid Al Adha from Sunday, June 16, until Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Tunisia Announces 2024 Aïd El-Idha Public Holidays Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP). The présidence du gouvernement of Tunisia, has issued a communique declaring 2 days of public holidays on Sunday, June 16, and Monday, June 17, 2024, for state agents, local authorities and public administrative establishments, on account of the upcoming Aïd El-Idha (Feast of Sacrifice). Recall that, last week, the Cabinet of the Great Mufti of the Republic, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, had announced that the upcoming Aïd El-Idha would be observed on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
Tunisia Announces 2024 Aïd El-Idha Public Holidays Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP). The présidence du gouvernement of Tunisia, has issued a communique declaring 2 days of public holidays on Sunday, June 16, and Monday, June 17, 2024, for state agents, local authorities and public administrative establishments, on account of the upcoming Aïd El-Idha (Feast of Sacrifice). Recall that, last week, the Cabinet of the Great Mufti of the Republic, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, had announced that the upcoming Aïd El-Idha would be observed on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
Venezuela Moves Saint Anthony’s Day Bank Holiday June 17 Source: Superintendencia de Instituciones del Sector Bancario (Sudeban). The Venezuelan regulatory body for the banking sector, Sudeban (Superintendencia de Instituciones del Sector Bancario) has announced that Monday, June 17, 2024, would be a bank holiday in Venezuela, on account of the upcoming Día de San Antonio, usually observed annually on June 13, and in line with the official list of 2024 public and banking holidays in Venezuela as announced last December by the Sudeban, in conformity with the Ley de Reforma Parcial de la Ley de Instituciones del Sector Bancario.
Venezuela Moves Saint Anthony’s Day Bank Holiday June 17 Source: Superintendencia de Instituciones del Sector Bancario (Sudeban). The Venezuelan regulatory body for the banking sector, Sudeban (Superintendencia de Instituciones del Sector Bancario) has announced that Monday, June 17, 2024, would be a bank holiday in Venezuela, on account of the upcoming Día de San Antonio, usually observed annually on June 13, and in line with the official list of 2024 public and banking holidays in Venezuela as announced last December by the Sudeban, in conformity with the Ley de Reforma Parcial de la Ley de Instituciones del Sector Bancario.
Bahrain Eid Al Adha Bank Holidays June 16-18 Source: Bahrain News Agency (BNA). Bahrain's Central Bank has published a circular declaring the dates of the bank holidays in Bahrain for the upcoming Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned announcement, signed by the Director of the Banking Services Directorate, Hessa Saif Al Buflasa, "the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) will be closed during the Eid Al Adha Holiday which will be from Sunday, 16th June, 2024 until Tuesday, 18th June, " adding that it "will resume operations on Wednesday, 1oth June, 2024". Recall that, over the past weekend, Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister issued a circular announcing the dates of the upcoming Eid Al-Adha public sector holidays from Saturday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 18, 2024, inclusively.
Bahrain Eid Al Adha Bank Holidays June 16-18 Source: Bahrain News Agency (BNA). Bahrain's Central Bank has published a circular declaring the dates of the bank holidays in Bahrain for the upcoming Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned announcement, signed by the Director of the Banking Services Directorate, Hessa Saif Al Buflasa, "the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) will be closed during the Eid Al Adha Holiday which will be from Sunday, 16th June, 2024 until Tuesday, 18th June, " adding that it "will resume operations on Wednesday, 1oth June, 2024". Recall that, over the past weekend, Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister issued a circular announcing the dates of the upcoming Eid Al-Adha public sector holidays from Saturday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 18, 2024, inclusively.
Egypt Extends 2024 Eid Al-Adha Private Sector Holidays Source: The Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt (Cairo). The Egyptian Ministry of Manpower has announced that private sector employees would be on public holidays for the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) from Saturday, June 15, until Tuesday, June 18, 2024, inclusively. The announcement goes on to state that, while the aforementioned private sector holidays were with full pay, Wednesday and Thursday, June 19 and 20, 2024, would also be holidays for the private sector, but with these 2 days to be deducted from the employee's annual leave allowance. Today's announcement follows that of the Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt of May 7, revising the dates of the upcoming Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha public holidays, and yesterday's announcement by Prime Minister Madbouly that public sector employees would take a six-day break from Saturday, June 15, until Thursday, June 20, 2024, inclusively, on account of the upcoming Eid Al-Adha.
Egypt Extends 2024 Eid Al-Adha Private Sector Holidays Source: The Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt (Cairo). The Egyptian Ministry of Manpower has announced that private sector employees would be on public holidays for the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) from Saturday, June 15, until Tuesday, June 18, 2024, inclusively. The announcement goes on to state that, while the aforementioned private sector holidays were with full pay, Wednesday and Thursday, June 19 and 20, 2024, would also be holidays for the private sector, but with these 2 days to be deducted from the employee's annual leave allowance. Today's announcement follows that of the Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt of May 7, revising the dates of the upcoming Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha public holidays, and yesterday's announcement by Prime Minister Madbouly that public sector employees would take a six-day break from Saturday, June 15, until Thursday, June 20, 2024, inclusively, on account of the upcoming Eid Al-Adha.
Ghana Declares June 17 Public Holiday For Eid-Ul-Adha Source: Ghana Government Portal (Accra). Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has issued the press statement Declaration Of Monday, 17th June, 2024 As A Public Holiday, announcing that "The general public is hereby informed that Sunday, 16th June, 2024 marks Eid-Ul-Adha which is a Statutory Public Holiday", adding that "in view of the fact that 16th June, 2024 falls on a Sunday, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has by Executive instrument (E.I), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, (Act 601) declared Monday, 17th June, 2024 as an additional Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country".
Ghana Declares June 17 Public Holiday For Eid-Ul-Adha Source: Ghana Government Portal (Accra). Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has issued the press statement Declaration Of Monday, 17th June, 2024 As A Public Holiday, announcing that "The general public is hereby informed that Sunday, 16th June, 2024 marks Eid-Ul-Adha which is a Statutory Public Holiday", adding that "in view of the fact that 16th June, 2024 falls on a Sunday, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has by Executive instrument (E.I), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, (Act 601) declared Monday, 17th June, 2024 as an additional Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country".
Kuwait Announces 2024 Eid Al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Kuwait Civil Service Commission (Kuwait City). The Kuwaiti Cabinet has announced public sector holidays for all ministries, state bodies, and public institutions from Sunday, June 16 until Tuesday, June 18, 2024, on account of the upcoming Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), specifying that "Public servants and employees will be back to work on Wednesday (June 19).".
Kuwait Announces 2024 Eid Al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Kuwait Civil Service Commission (Kuwait City). The Kuwaiti Cabinet has announced public sector holidays for all ministries, state bodies, and public institutions from Sunday, June 16 until Tuesday, June 18, 2024, on account of the upcoming Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), specifying that "Public servants and employees will be back to work on Wednesday (June 19).".
Madagascar 2024 Eid El Adha Public Holiday June 16 Source: Filankevitry ny Governemanta (Mahazoarivo). Madagascar's Minister of Labor has announced that the government of Madagascar, on the recommendation of the Fikambanan’ny Silamo Malagasy association, had decided to declare the date of the upcoming Eid El Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday in Madagascar as Sunday, June 16, 2024. This is a day earlier than the one contained in the list of 2024 public holidays dates adopted in February's first Conseil Du Gouvernement of Madagascar, in the Décret fixant la liste des jours fériés, chômés et payés au titre de l'année 2024 and which had been announced earlier in January by the Ministere Du Travail, De L'emploi Et De La Fonction Publique.
Madagascar 2024 Eid El Adha Public Holiday June 16 Source: Filankevitry ny Governemanta (Mahazoarivo). Madagascar's Minister of Labor has announced that the government of Madagascar, on the recommendation of the Fikambanan’ny Silamo Malagasy association, had decided to declare the date of the upcoming Eid El Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday in Madagascar as Sunday, June 16, 2024. This is a day earlier than the one contained in the list of 2024 public holidays dates adopted in February's first Conseil Du Gouvernement of Madagascar, in the Décret fixant la liste des jours fériés, chômés et payés au titre de l'année 2024 and which had been announced earlier in January by the Ministere Du Travail, De L'emploi Et De La Fonction Publique.
Nigeria Declares June 12 Democracy Day Public Holiday Source: The Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja). The Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of the Interior, Aishetu Ndayako, on behalf of the Minister of the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has issued a statement that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Wednesday, June 12, 2024, as a non-working public holidays throughout Nigeria, on account of Nigeria’s Democracy Day. Until 2019, June 12 had often been declared ad hoc by many Nigerian states as a regional state public holiday. But, in June 2018, President Buhari announced that, effective from 2019, Nigerian Democracy Day would be marked every June 12, instead of May 29 which had been declared as a non-working public holiday in Nigeria in preceding years.
Nigeria Declares June 12 Democracy Day Public Holiday Source: The Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja). The Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of the Interior, Aishetu Ndayako, on behalf of the Minister of the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has issued a statement that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Wednesday, June 12, 2024, as a non-working public holidays throughout Nigeria, on account of Nigeria’s Democracy Day. Until 2019, June 12 had often been declared ad hoc by many Nigerian states as a regional state public holiday. But, in June 2018, President Buhari announced that, effective from 2019, Nigerian Democracy Day would be marked every June 12, instead of May 29 which had been declared as a non-working public holiday in Nigeria in preceding years.
North Cyprus Rules-Out Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Extension Source: Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus Ministry Of Foreign Affairs (Lefkosa). At the behest of North Cyprus' Ministry of Finance, the government cabinet has decided not extend the upcoming Eid al-Adha public holidays from 5 days to 9 days. The possibility of extending the duration of the upcoming Eid al-Adha public holidays from 5 days to 9 days had come to the fore, following Turkey's extension of its Eid al-Adha public holidays from 5 days to 9 days, a relatively regular occurrence in Turkey.
North Cyprus Rules-Out Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Extension Source: Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus Ministry Of Foreign Affairs (Lefkosa). At the behest of North Cyprus' Ministry of Finance, the government cabinet has decided not extend the upcoming Eid al-Adha public holidays from 5 days to 9 days. The possibility of extending the duration of the upcoming Eid al-Adha public holidays from 5 days to 9 days had come to the fore, following Turkey's extension of its Eid al-Adha public holidays from 5 days to 9 days, a relatively regular occurrence in Turkey.
Pakistan Declares Eid ul Adha Public Holidays June 17-19 Source: Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad). The Federal government of Pakistan has announced a three-day public holiday on account of the upcoming Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the notification, "In continuation of Cabinet Division’s Circular No.10-2/2023-Min-II dated 20 December, 2023 listing public and optional holidays for the year 2024, it is for general information that the Prime Minister has been pleased to declare 17 to 19 June, 2024 (Monday to Wednesday) as public holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha". Last week, Pakistan's Moon sighting committee had announced that the Zil Hajj moon had been sighted and therefore that Eid ul Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) would be celebrated on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Pakistan.
Pakistan Declares Eid ul Adha Public Holidays June 17-19 Source: Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad). The Federal government of Pakistan has announced a three-day public holiday on account of the upcoming Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the notification, "In continuation of Cabinet Division’s Circular No.10-2/2023-Min-II dated 20 December, 2023 listing public and optional holidays for the year 2024, it is for general information that the Prime Minister has been pleased to declare 17 to 19 June, 2024 (Monday to Wednesday) as public holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha". Last week, Pakistan's Moon sighting committee had announced that the Zil Hajj moon had been sighted and therefore that Eid ul Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) would be celebrated on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Pakistan.
Paraguay Moves Upcoming Battle of Boquerón Public Holiday Source: Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN). Paraguay's presidential spokesperson, Paula Carro, has announced that President Santiago Peña would soon sign a decree moving the upcoming Battle of Boquerón public holiday from Sunday, September 29, to Monday, September 30, 2024, "to boost national tourism". Law 1723 of 2001 authorizes the Paraguayan Executive Branch to transfer national public holidays, but it was seldom used until 2012. Since then, the Battle of Boquerón public holiday was moved from its historical date of September 29 in 2015, 2015, 2017, and 2021. The Battle of Boquerón public holiday was also set to be moved in 2020, as per the Decreto número 2757 of 2019, but this decree was reversed by the Decreto número 4040 in early September 2020 due to covid-19.
Paraguay Moves Upcoming Battle of Boquerón Public Holiday Source: Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN). Paraguay's presidential spokesperson, Paula Carro, has announced that President Santiago Peña would soon sign a decree moving the upcoming Battle of Boquerón public holiday from Sunday, September 29, to Monday, September 30, 2024, "to boost national tourism". Law 1723 of 2001 authorizes the Paraguayan Executive Branch to transfer national public holidays, but it was seldom used until 2012. Since then, the Battle of Boquerón public holiday was moved from its historical date of September 29 in 2015, 2015, 2017, and 2021. The Battle of Boquerón public holiday was also set to be moved in 2020, as per the Decreto número 2757 of 2019, but this decree was reversed by the Decreto número 4040 in early September 2020 due to covid-19.
Qatar 2024 Eid Al Adha Public Sector Holidays June 16-20 Source: Qatari News Agency (QNA). Qatar's Amiri Diwan has announced that the public sector holidays for the upcoming Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public sector holidays would run from Sunday, June 16, until Thursday, June 20, 2024. But, as Qatari weekends are Friday-Saturday, the aforementioned announcement states that "Employees will resume work Sunday, Dhu Al-Hijjah 17, 1445, corresponding to June 23, 2024". As usual, the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), banks, and financial institutions working under the supervision of QCB and Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), will observe bank holidays dates as specified independently by the Governor of Qatar's Central Bank.
Qatar 2024 Eid Al Adha Public Sector Holidays June 16-20 Source: Qatari News Agency (QNA). Qatar's Amiri Diwan has announced that the public sector holidays for the upcoming Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public sector holidays would run from Sunday, June 16, until Thursday, June 20, 2024. But, as Qatari weekends are Friday-Saturday, the aforementioned announcement states that "Employees will resume work Sunday, Dhu Al-Hijjah 17, 1445, corresponding to June 23, 2024". As usual, the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), banks, and financial institutions working under the supervision of QCB and Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), will observe bank holidays dates as specified independently by the Governor of Qatar's Central Bank.
Uzbekistan Announces Three Public Holidays For Kurban Hayit Source: Uzbek National News Agency (Tashkent). The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has issued the Presidential Resolution Muborak Qurbon hayitini nishonlash to‘g‘risida (About the celebration of the holy Kurban Hayit) which declares Sunday, June 16 as the date of the upcoming Kurban Hayit (Feast of Sacrifice) in Uzbekistan, as well as Monday, June 17 ("due to the coincidence of the first day of Kurban Hayit, which is a holiday, a non-working day, with a day off, the day off is postponed to June 17 - Monday") and Tuesday, June 18, 2024 ("in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated December 22, 2023 No. UP-213 on the establishment of additional non-working days during the celebration of official dates and the transfer of days off in 2024").
Uzbekistan Announces Three Public Holidays For Kurban Hayit Source: Uzbek National News Agency (Tashkent). The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has issued the Presidential Resolution Muborak Qurbon hayitini nishonlash to‘g‘risida (About the celebration of the holy Kurban Hayit) which declares Sunday, June 16 as the date of the upcoming Kurban Hayit (Feast of Sacrifice) in Uzbekistan, as well as Monday, June 17 ("due to the coincidence of the first day of Kurban Hayit, which is a holiday, a non-working day, with a day off, the day off is postponed to June 17 - Monday") and Tuesday, June 18, 2024 ("in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated December 22, 2023 No. UP-213 on the establishment of additional non-working days during the celebration of official dates and the transfer of days off in 2024").
Burkina Faso Tabaski Public Holidays June 16-17 Source: Ministère du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (Ouagadougou). The Ministère de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de la Protection Sociale of Burkina Faso has issued an official communiqué declaring Monday, June 17, 2024, as public holiday in Burkina Faso on account of the upcoming Tabaski (Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned communique, "In accordance with the provisions establishing legal holidays and events of a historical nature in Burkina Faso, the day of Monday June 17, 2024 is declared non-working and paid throughout the national territory". Recall that, last week, the Fédération des associations islamiques du Burkina (FAIB) had announced that the upcoming Tabaski would be observed on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso Tabaski Public Holidays June 16-17 Source: Ministère du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (Ouagadougou). The Ministère de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de la Protection Sociale of Burkina Faso has issued an official communiqué declaring Monday, June 17, 2024, as public holiday in Burkina Faso on account of the upcoming Tabaski (Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned communique, "In accordance with the provisions establishing legal holidays and events of a historical nature in Burkina Faso, the day of Monday June 17, 2024 is declared non-working and paid throughout the national territory". Recall that, last week, the Fédération des associations islamiques du Burkina (FAIB) had announced that the upcoming Tabaski would be observed on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Burkina Faso.
Egypt Extends 2024 Eid Al-Adha Public Sector Holidays Source: The Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt (Cairo). Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has announced that public sector employees would take a six-day break from Saturday, June 15, until Thursday, June 20, 2024, inclusively, on account of the upcoming Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned announcement, "this holiday applies to employees in ministries, government institutions, public authorities, local administration units, public companies, and public enterprise sectors". A corresponding announcement for the private sector is expected to be issued by the Ministry of Labour soon. Today's announcement follows that of the Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt of May 7, revising the dates of the upcoming Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha public holidays.
Egypt Extends 2024 Eid Al-Adha Public Sector Holidays Source: The Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt (Cairo). Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has announced that public sector employees would take a six-day break from Saturday, June 15, until Thursday, June 20, 2024, inclusively, on account of the upcoming Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned announcement, "this holiday applies to employees in ministries, government institutions, public authorities, local administration units, public companies, and public enterprise sectors". A corresponding announcement for the private sector is expected to be issued by the Ministry of Labour soon. Today's announcement follows that of the Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt of May 7, revising the dates of the upcoming Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha public holidays.
Kyrgyzstan Parliamentary Committee Approves Father's Day Holiday Source: Kabar Kyrgyz National News Agency (Bishkek). The Committee on Social Policy of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan has approved, in its first reading, the draft law On Establishing Father’s Day in the Kyrgyz Republic, which was submitted in mid-March by Member of the Parliament, Mederbek Aliyev. The legislation's introduction states that "The draft law helps to emphasize and recognize the role of fathers, provides them with the opportunity to feel deep gratitude and appreciation from children, family and society. Father’s Day expresses support and recognition of the role of men and their responsibilities in all key aspects. This allows to create an atmosphere of encouragement for fathers who are actively involved in the upbringing of children, taking care of their family, to stimulate the role of fathers in upbringing and to remove stereotypes that taking care of children is the exclusive responsibility of mothers". Note that the March 15 holiday set forth in the draft law On Establishing Father’s Day in the Kyrgyz Republic would not be a non-working day.
Kyrgyzstan Parliamentary Committee Approves Father's Day Holiday Source: Kabar Kyrgyz National News Agency (Bishkek). The Committee on Social Policy of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan has approved, in its first reading, the draft law On Establishing Father’s Day in the Kyrgyz Republic, which was submitted in mid-March by Member of the Parliament, Mederbek Aliyev. The legislation's introduction states that "The draft law helps to emphasize and recognize the role of fathers, provides them with the opportunity to feel deep gratitude and appreciation from children, family and society. Father’s Day expresses support and recognition of the role of men and their responsibilities in all key aspects. This allows to create an atmosphere of encouragement for fathers who are actively involved in the upbringing of children, taking care of their family, to stimulate the role of fathers in upbringing and to remove stereotypes that taking care of children is the exclusive responsibility of mothers". Note that the March 15 holiday set forth in the draft law On Establishing Father’s Day in the Kyrgyz Republic would not be a non-working day.
Niger Declares June 16-17 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du Travail du Niger (Niamey). Niger's ministre de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de l'Emploi has issued a communiqué announcing public holidays on Sunday and Monday, June 16 and 17, 2024, on account of the upcoming Tabaski (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned communique, "La Ministre de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de l'Emploi a l'honneur de rappeler aux employeurs et employés des secteurs public, parapublic et privé que conformément aux dispositions de la loi n° 97-20 du 20 juin 1997, instituant les fêtes légales et les textes modificatifs subséquents, les journées du dimanche 16 et du lundi 17 juin 2024, correspondant respectivement au jour et au lendemain de la fête de Tabaski, sont déclarées fériées, chômées et payées sur toute l'étendue du territoire national".
Niger Declares June 16-17 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du Travail du Niger (Niamey). Niger's ministre de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de l'Emploi has issued a communiqué announcing public holidays on Sunday and Monday, June 16 and 17, 2024, on account of the upcoming Tabaski (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned communique, "La Ministre de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de l'Emploi a l'honneur de rappeler aux employeurs et employés des secteurs public, parapublic et privé que conformément aux dispositions de la loi n° 97-20 du 20 juin 1997, instituant les fêtes légales et les textes modificatifs subséquents, les journées du dimanche 16 et du lundi 17 juin 2024, correspondant respectivement au jour et au lendemain de la fête de Tabaski, sont déclarées fériées, chômées et payées sur toute l'étendue du territoire national".
Suriname Announces Dates Of Eid-ul-Adha And Javanese New Year Public Holidays Source: Kabinet van de President van de Republiek Suriname (Paramarimbo). The Minister of the Interior of the Government of Suriname, Bronto Somohardjo, has issued an announcement that the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha and Javanese New Year, also called Sasi Sura, public holidays of Suriname would be observed on Sunday, June 16, and Monday, July 8, 2024, respectively. As per the aforementioned announcement, Monday, July 8, 2024, is equated with Sunday ("Aan te tekenen dat deze dag met de zondag is gelijkgesteld"). Recall that in May 2022, the Vice President of Suriname, Ronnie Brunswijk, had announced in the National Assembly that Javanese New Year would henceforth be observed as a non-working public holiday in Suriname, replacing the February 25, Dag van de Revolutie, public holiday which had been observed from 2011 until 2020.
Suriname Announces Dates Of Eid-ul-Adha And Javanese New Year Public Holidays Source: Kabinet van de President van de Republiek Suriname (Paramarimbo). The Minister of the Interior of the Government of Suriname, Bronto Somohardjo, has issued an announcement that the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha and Javanese New Year, also called Sasi Sura, public holidays of Suriname would be observed on Sunday, June 16, and Monday, July 8, 2024, respectively. As per the aforementioned announcement, Monday, July 8, 2024, is equated with Sunday ("Aan te tekenen dat deze dag met de zondag is gelijkgesteld"). Recall that in May 2022, the Vice President of Suriname, Ronnie Brunswijk, had announced in the National Assembly that Javanese New Year would henceforth be observed as a non-working public holiday in Suriname, replacing the February 25, Dag van de Revolutie, public holiday which had been observed from 2011 until 2020.
Togolese 2024 Aïd al-Adha Public Holiday June 16 Source: Primature du Togo (Lome). The president of the Union musulmane du Togo, El Hadj Inoussa Bouraima, has announced that the upcoming Tabaski (Aïd El Kébir or Feast of Sacrifice) would be observed on Sunday, June 16, 2024 throughout Togo.
Togolese 2024 Aïd al-Adha Public Holiday June 16 Source: Primature du Togo (Lome). The president of the Union musulmane du Togo, El Hadj Inoussa Bouraima, has announced that the upcoming Tabaski (Aïd El Kébir or Feast of Sacrifice) would be observed on Sunday, June 16, 2024 throughout Togo.
Turkey Extends 2024 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Hürriyet Daily News (Istanbul). Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has announced that the upcoming Eid al-Adha public holidays had once again been extended to 9 days, meaning that they will last from Saturday, June 15, until Sunday, June 23, 2024. Over the past years, one or both of the Eid public holidays of Turkey have been extended from 4 and a half days to 9 days, as was the case in 2023, 2019, and 2017.
Turkey Extends 2024 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Hürriyet Daily News (Istanbul). Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has announced that the upcoming Eid al-Adha public holidays had once again been extended to 9 days, meaning that they will last from Saturday, June 15, until Sunday, June 23, 2024. Over the past years, one or both of the Eid public holidays of Turkey have been extended from 4 and a half days to 9 days, as was the case in 2023, 2019, and 2017.
Yemen Declares June 15-24 Eid al-Adha Public Sector Holidays Source: Yemen News Agency (SABA). Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Insurance has announced that June 15 to June 24, 2024, would be an official public holiday for "all employees of the units of the state administrative apparatus , the public and mixed sectors", on account of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays, adding that "official work will resume on Tuesday, the 19th of Dhu al-Hijjah".
Yemen Declares June 15-24 Eid al-Adha Public Sector Holidays Source: Yemen News Agency (SABA). Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Insurance has announced that June 15 to June 24, 2024, would be an official public holiday for "all employees of the units of the state administrative apparatus , the public and mixed sectors", on account of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays, adding that "official work will resume on Tuesday, the 19th of Dhu al-Hijjah".
Bahrain Eid Al-Adha Public Holidays June 15-18 Source: Bahrain News Agency (BNA). Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has issued a circular announcing the dates of the upcoming public holidays in Bahrain on account of Eid Al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned statement, "the Kingdom's ministries and public institutions will be closed on the day of Arafah, and on Eid Al-Adha", which corresponds to Saturday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 18, 2024, inclusively. Last April, on the occasion of the announcement of the dates of the Eid Al-Fitr holidays, a similar circular had added that "If any of the Eid days coincides with an official holiday, an extra day will be given in lieu". However today's circular did not include such a mention, although weekends in Bahrain have been observed on Friday-Saturday, since September 2006.
Bahrain Eid Al-Adha Public Holidays June 15-18 Source: Bahrain News Agency (BNA). Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has issued a circular announcing the dates of the upcoming public holidays in Bahrain on account of Eid Al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned statement, "the Kingdom's ministries and public institutions will be closed on the day of Arafah, and on Eid Al-Adha", which corresponds to Saturday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 18, 2024, inclusively. Last April, on the occasion of the announcement of the dates of the Eid Al-Fitr holidays, a similar circular had added that "If any of the Eid days coincides with an official holiday, an extra day will be given in lieu". However today's circular did not include such a mention, although weekends in Bahrain have been observed on Friday-Saturday, since September 2006.
Iraqi 2024 Bank Holidays Amended Source: The Central Bank of Iraq (Baghdad). The Central Bank of Iraq has released an expanded version of its list of 2024 bank holidays in Iraq (عطل البنك المركزي العراقي لعام 2024 إضافة إلى أيام الجمع والسبت) which now reflects the Law On Official Holidays amendments signed into law last month by Iraqi President, Abdullatif Rashid. The aforementioned list of 2024 bank holidays in Iraq now includes the new Eid al-Ghadeer (يوم الغدير) public holiday on June 24, 2024. The Central Bank of Iraq had released its initial list of 2024 bank holidays last autumn.
Iraqi 2024 Bank Holidays Amended Source: The Central Bank of Iraq (Baghdad). The Central Bank of Iraq has released an expanded version of its list of 2024 bank holidays in Iraq (عطل البنك المركزي العراقي لعام 2024 إضافة إلى أيام الجمع والسبت) which now reflects the Law On Official Holidays amendments signed into law last month by Iraqi President, Abdullatif Rashid. The aforementioned list of 2024 bank holidays in Iraq now includes the new Eid al-Ghadeer (يوم الغدير) public holiday on June 24, 2024. The Central Bank of Iraq had released its initial list of 2024 bank holidays last autumn.
Jammu and Kashmir Changes Dates Of 2 Public Holidays Source: Government of Jammu and Kashmir (Srinigar). The Government of India's Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has issued the vide Government Order No. 1202-JK(GAD) of 2024 which moves the date of the upcoming Martyr’s Day of Guru Arjun Dev restricted holiday and the Guru Hargobing’s birthday public holiday to Monday, June 10, and Saturday, June 22, 2024, respectively. As per the aforementioned Government Order, "In partial modification of Government Order No. 1582-JK(GAD) of 2024 dated December 11, 2024 and Government Order No. 1583-JK(GAD) of 2024 dated December 11, 2024, it is ordered that restricted holiday on account of Martyr’s Day of Guru Arjun Dev shall be observed on 10th June 2024 (Monday) instead of 16th June, 2024 (Sunday), in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and public holiday on account of Guru Hargobind Ji’s Birthday shall now be observed on 22nd June, 2024 (Saturday) instead of 05th July, 2024 (Friday), in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir".
Jammu and Kashmir Changes Dates Of 2 Public Holidays Source: Government of Jammu and Kashmir (Srinigar). The Government of India's Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has issued the vide Government Order No. 1202-JK(GAD) of 2024 which moves the date of the upcoming Martyr’s Day of Guru Arjun Dev restricted holiday and the Guru Hargobing’s birthday public holiday to Monday, June 10, and Saturday, June 22, 2024, respectively. As per the aforementioned Government Order, "In partial modification of Government Order No. 1582-JK(GAD) of 2024 dated December 11, 2024 and Government Order No. 1583-JK(GAD) of 2024 dated December 11, 2024, it is ordered that restricted holiday on account of Martyr’s Day of Guru Arjun Dev shall be observed on 10th June 2024 (Monday) instead of 16th June, 2024 (Sunday), in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and public holiday on account of Guru Hargobind Ji’s Birthday shall now be observed on 22nd June, 2024 (Saturday) instead of 05th July, 2024 (Friday), in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir".
NSW 2026 Public Holidays Released Source: NSW Government (Sydney). The Government of Australia's State of New South Wales (NSW) has released its annually list of official New South Wales non-working public holidays for the calendar year 2026. As usual, the aforementioned announcement specifies that "Retail bank branches and certain financial institutions are required to remain closed on the first Monday in August (Bank Holiday) unless otherwise exempt", "The public holiday standard in the Public Holidays Act 2010 provides that when Australia Day (26 January) falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no public holiday on that day and instead the following Monday is to be the public holiday" and that "The public holiday standard in the Act provides that when New Year's Day, Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday there is to be an additional public holiday on the following Monday or Tuesday".
NSW 2026 Public Holidays Released Source: NSW Government (Sydney). The Government of Australia's State of New South Wales (NSW) has released its annually list of official New South Wales non-working public holidays for the calendar year 2026. As usual, the aforementioned announcement specifies that "Retail bank branches and certain financial institutions are required to remain closed on the first Monday in August (Bank Holiday) unless otherwise exempt", "The public holiday standard in the Public Holidays Act 2010 provides that when Australia Day (26 January) falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no public holiday on that day and instead the following Monday is to be the public holiday" and that "The public holiday standard in the Act provides that when New Year's Day, Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday there is to be an additional public holiday on the following Monday or Tuesday".
Oman Announces 2024 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Oman News Agency (Muscat). Oman's Ministry of Labour has followed-up on last week's announcement of the date of the Eid al-Adha in Oman, with the announcement that, as per the Royal directives of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, public holidays would be observed by "employees of the State’s Administrative Apparatus and other legal entities, as well as establishments of the private sector" from Sunday, June 16, until Thusrday, June 20, 2024, inclusively, adding that "Work shall be resumed on Sunday, 23 June 2024". Ever since late 2008, contrary to most other Gulf States, Oman has been observing the same Eid public holidays for both the private and public sectors, with the UAE joining it in March 2019, when it announced similar public holidays for both the private and public sectors beginning with the calendar year 2019.
Oman Announces 2024 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Oman News Agency (Muscat). Oman's Ministry of Labour has followed-up on last week's announcement of the date of the Eid al-Adha in Oman, with the announcement that, as per the Royal directives of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, public holidays would be observed by "employees of the State’s Administrative Apparatus and other legal entities, as well as establishments of the private sector" from Sunday, June 16, until Thusrday, June 20, 2024, inclusively, adding that "Work shall be resumed on Sunday, 23 June 2024". Ever since late 2008, contrary to most other Gulf States, Oman has been observing the same Eid public holidays for both the private and public sectors, with the UAE joining it in March 2019, when it announced similar public holidays for both the private and public sectors beginning with the calendar year 2019.
Punjab Declares June 10 Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji's Martyrdom Public Holiday Source: Government of Punjab (Chandigarh). The Government of the Indian State of Punjab has issued a vide notification declaring Monday, June 10, 2024, as a public holiday to mark Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji's martyrdom day. On the date of that holiday, declared under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act-1881, all government offices, boards, corporations, and educational institutions across the state will remain closed. The aforementioned announcement is in line with last December's Government vide notification No. 06/03/2023/ 2PP3/702 which specified the annual list of non-working public holidays in India's state of Punjab for the calendar year 2024.
Punjab Declares June 10 Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji's Martyrdom Public Holiday Source: Government of Punjab (Chandigarh). The Government of the Indian State of Punjab has issued a vide notification declaring Monday, June 10, 2024, as a public holiday to mark Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji's martyrdom day. On the date of that holiday, declared under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act-1881, all government offices, boards, corporations, and educational institutions across the state will remain closed. The aforementioned announcement is in line with last December's Government vide notification No. 06/03/2023/ 2PP3/702 which specified the annual list of non-working public holidays in India's state of Punjab for the calendar year 2024.
Bangladesh Eid-ul-Azha June 17 Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). At last night's meeting, held in the the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, Bangladesh's National Moon-Sighting Committee announced that the Moon crescent had been sighted and therefore that the month of Dhu al-Hijjah would begin today, June 8, meaning that Eid-ul-Azha (the Feast of Sacrifice) will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Monday, June 17, 2024. Recall that, earlier this week, Bangladesh's Meteorological Department (BMD) had announced that, based on its calculated coordinates of the new moon of Zilhajj month of 1445 Hijri, it expected the moon of Zilhajj to be sighted in the skies of Bangladesh on Friday, June 7, 2024, meaning that Eid-ul-Azha would be celebrated on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Bangladesh Eid-ul-Azha June 17 Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). At last night's meeting, held in the the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, Bangladesh's National Moon-Sighting Committee announced that the Moon crescent had been sighted and therefore that the month of Dhu al-Hijjah would begin today, June 8, meaning that Eid-ul-Azha (the Feast of Sacrifice) will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Monday, June 17, 2024. Recall that, earlier this week, Bangladesh's Meteorological Department (BMD) had announced that, based on its calculated coordinates of the new moon of Zilhajj month of 1445 Hijri, it expected the moon of Zilhajj to be sighted in the skies of Bangladesh on Friday, June 7, 2024, meaning that Eid-ul-Azha would be celebrated on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Telangana Announces June 17 and 25 Public Holidays Source: Government of Telangana (Hyderabad). The Government of India's State of Telangana has confirmed that the public holiday for Eidul Azha (Bakrid, the Feast of Sacrifice) will be observed in Telangana on Monday, June 17, 2024, in line with last December's vide notification G.O.Rt. No.1633, listing the 2024 public holidays in Telangana. The government's announcement also mentions the declaration of Tuesday, June 25, 2024, as a public holiday for Eid-e-Ghadeer, but this date remains an optional holiday, also as per last vide notification G.O.Rt. No.1633.
Telangana Announces June 17 and 25 Public Holidays Source: Government of Telangana (Hyderabad). The Government of India's State of Telangana has confirmed that the public holiday for Eidul Azha (Bakrid, the Feast of Sacrifice) will be observed in Telangana on Monday, June 17, 2024, in line with last December's vide notification G.O.Rt. No.1633, listing the 2024 public holidays in Telangana. The government's announcement also mentions the declaration of Tuesday, June 25, 2024, as a public holiday for Eid-e-Ghadeer, but this date remains an optional holiday, also as per last vide notification G.O.Rt. No.1633.
UAE Confirms Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM). The relevant UAE administrations have officially confirmed the dates of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays for the public and private sectors. The Federal Authority For Government Human Resources announced that "The Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha holidays for employees of the federal government will be from 9 Dhul Hijjah, corresponding to Saturday, June 15, until 12 Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH, corresponding to Tuesday, June 18, 2024" while the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that "9 to 12 Dhu al Hijjah 1445 AH (June 15 to June 18) will be an official paid holiday for private sector employees in celebration of Day of Arafah and Eid Al Adha", in line with the Cabinet Resolution regarding the approved public holidays calendar for 2024 in public and private sectors. Recall that, since 2019, the UAE observes similar public holidays for both the private and public sectors and that, since January 1, 2022, the UAE observes a Saturday-Sunday weekend "to better align its economy with global markets".
UAE Confirms Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM). The relevant UAE administrations have officially confirmed the dates of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays for the public and private sectors. The Federal Authority For Government Human Resources announced that "The Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha holidays for employees of the federal government will be from 9 Dhul Hijjah, corresponding to Saturday, June 15, until 12 Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH, corresponding to Tuesday, June 18, 2024" while the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that "9 to 12 Dhu al Hijjah 1445 AH (June 15 to June 18) will be an official paid holiday for private sector employees in celebration of Day of Arafah and Eid Al Adha", in line with the Cabinet Resolution regarding the approved public holidays calendar for 2024 in public and private sectors. Recall that, since 2019, the UAE observes similar public holidays for both the private and public sectors and that, since January 1, 2022, the UAE observes a Saturday-Sunday weekend "to better align its economy with global markets".
Cameroon Feast of Sacrifice July 16 Source: Présidence de la République du Cameroun (Yaoundé). The spokesperson for Cameroon's Commission Nationale du Croissant Lunaire, Souley Mane, has announced that Sunday, June 16, 2024, would be the date of the upcoming Feast of Sacrifice in Cameroon. As was done on previous occasions, we expect the President of Cameroon to declare a one-off public holiday on Monday, June 17, 2024, based on article 3 of the law establishing the regime of legal holidays in the Republic of Cameroon, which states that "when a legal religious holiday is celebrated on a Sunday, or a public holiday, the President of the Republic may, by decree, declare a public holiday not off work on the consecutive day".
Cameroon Feast of Sacrifice July 16 Source: Présidence de la République du Cameroun (Yaoundé). The spokesperson for Cameroon's Commission Nationale du Croissant Lunaire, Souley Mane, has announced that Sunday, June 16, 2024, would be the date of the upcoming Feast of Sacrifice in Cameroon. As was done on previous occasions, we expect the President of Cameroon to declare a one-off public holiday on Monday, June 17, 2024, based on article 3 of the law establishing the regime of legal holidays in the Republic of Cameroon, which states that "when a legal religious holiday is celebrated on a Sunday, or a public holiday, the President of the Republic may, by decree, declare a public holiday not off work on the consecutive day".
Cyprus 2026 Bank Holidays Released Source: Central Bank of Cyprus (Nicosia). The Central Bank of Cyprus has released its annual official list of bank holidays to be observed in Cyprus for the calendar year 2026, signed by its Head of Human Resources, Organisation and Planning, Y. Aletaris. In the aforementioned list of 2026 Cyprus public holidays, weekend bank holidays and public holidays are omitted; specifying namely that "The 15th of August, Assumption Day, falls on a Saturday" and that "The 26th of December, Boxing Day, falls on a Saturday".
Cyprus 2026 Bank Holidays Released Source: Central Bank of Cyprus (Nicosia). The Central Bank of Cyprus has released its annual official list of bank holidays to be observed in Cyprus for the calendar year 2026, signed by its Head of Human Resources, Organisation and Planning, Y. Aletaris. In the aforementioned list of 2026 Cyprus public holidays, weekend bank holidays and public holidays are omitted; specifying namely that "The 15th of August, Assumption Day, falls on a Saturday" and that "The 26th of December, Boxing Day, falls on a Saturday".
Czech Republic To Mark EU Accession Anniversary Public Holiday Source: Czech News Agency (ČTK Praha). Czech President, Petr Pavel, has signed an amendment on the Czech law on significant dates whereby, beginning in 2025, May 1st will not only be a public holiday for May Day, but also to mark the anniversary of the Czech Republic's accession to the EU.
Czech Republic To Mark EU Accession Anniversary Public Holiday Source: Czech News Agency (ČTK Praha). Czech President, Petr Pavel, has signed an amendment on the Czech law on significant dates whereby, beginning in 2025, May 1st will not only be a public holiday for May Day, but also to mark the anniversary of the Czech Republic's accession to the EU.
Kyrgyzstan Eid al-Adha On June 16 Source: Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek). The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has announced that Kurman Ait (Eid al-Adha) would be celebrated in on Sunday, June 16, but as that date is a Sunday, the next working day will be declared a public holiday as well. As per an announcement by the Spiritual Directorate of the Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, "Due to the fact that Dhul Hijjah month begins on June 7, and the Day of Arafat is celebrated on June 15, Kurman Ait will be on the next day, Sunday". Recall that, late last month, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan had announced that the Cabinet of Ministers had approved Monday, June 17, 2024, as the date of the upcoming Kurman Ait public holiday in Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan Eid al-Adha On June 16 Source: Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek). The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has announced that Kurman Ait (Eid al-Adha) would be celebrated in on Sunday, June 16, but as that date is a Sunday, the next working day will be declared a public holiday as well. As per an announcement by the Spiritual Directorate of the Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, "Due to the fact that Dhul Hijjah month begins on June 7, and the Day of Arafat is celebrated on June 15, Kurman Ait will be on the next day, Sunday". Recall that, late last month, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan had announced that the Cabinet of Ministers had approved Monday, June 17, 2024, as the date of the upcoming Kurman Ait public holiday in Kyrgyzstan.
Lebanon Announces Eid al-Adha 2024 Public Holidays Source: Government Portal for Information and Forms (Republic of Lebanon). The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, has issued the Administrative Memorandum No.19/2024 stipulating that all public administrations, public institutions, and municipalities would be closed on Monday and Tuesday, June 17 and 18, 2024, in observance of Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). The aforementioned memorandum is based on the Decree No. 15315 of September 27, 2005, and its subsequent amendments regarding the designation of official holidays and occasions.
Lebanon Announces Eid al-Adha 2024 Public Holidays Source: Government Portal for Information and Forms (Republic of Lebanon). The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, has issued the Administrative Memorandum No.19/2024 stipulating that all public administrations, public institutions, and municipalities would be closed on Monday and Tuesday, June 17 and 18, 2024, in observance of Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). The aforementioned memorandum is based on the Decree No. 15315 of September 27, 2005, and its subsequent amendments regarding the designation of official holidays and occasions.
Maldives Moves And Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Maldives President's Office Press Release (Male). Following the shifting of the upcoming Eid al-Adha from June 17 to June 16, 2024, the Office of the President of the Maldives has announced that Maldives' President, Mohamed Muizzu, had declared Thursday, June 20, 2024, as an additional public sector holiday in the Maldives, "as many citizens have made travel arrangements, both abroad and to atolls, under the assumption that June 20th is a public holiday". The aforementioned declaration means that all government offices in the Maldives will be closed From Saturday, June 15, to Saturday, June 22, 2024, inclusively.
Maldives Moves And Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Maldives President's Office Press Release (Male). Following the shifting of the upcoming Eid al-Adha from June 17 to June 16, 2024, the Office of the President of the Maldives has announced that Maldives' President, Mohamed Muizzu, had declared Thursday, June 20, 2024, as an additional public sector holiday in the Maldives, "as many citizens have made travel arrangements, both abroad and to atolls, under the assumption that June 20th is a public holiday". The aforementioned declaration means that all government offices in the Maldives will be closed From Saturday, June 15, to Saturday, June 22, 2024, inclusively.
Mauritania Aïd al-Adha June 17 Source: Journal Officiel de la République Islamique de Mauritanie (Noakchott). The president of Maurtitania's commission nationale d’observation du croissant lunaire, Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Ghali, has announced that the crescent of the new Moon had been sighted, earlier tonight, and therefore that the Aïd al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) would be observed on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Mauritania. Mauritania changed it weekends from Saturday-Sunday to Thursday-Friday in 1983 and then to Friday-Saturday weekends in 2001, returning to Saturday-Sunday weekends in 2005, back to Friday-Saturday in 2008, and then to Saturday-Sunday in 2014. The day after the Aïd al-Adha public holiday has often been declared a non-working public holiday in Mauritania, in the past, namely in 2019, 2017, 2016, and 2014, and we can expect a similar declaration in the coming days.
Mauritania Aïd al-Adha June 17 Source: Journal Officiel de la République Islamique de Mauritanie (Noakchott). The president of Maurtitania's commission nationale d’observation du croissant lunaire, Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Ghali, has announced that the crescent of the new Moon had been sighted, earlier tonight, and therefore that the Aïd al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) would be observed on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Mauritania. Mauritania changed it weekends from Saturday-Sunday to Thursday-Friday in 1983 and then to Friday-Saturday weekends in 2001, returning to Saturday-Sunday weekends in 2005, back to Friday-Saturday in 2008, and then to Saturday-Sunday in 2014. The day after the Aïd al-Adha public holiday has often been declared a non-working public holiday in Mauritania, in the past, namely in 2019, 2017, 2016, and 2014, and we can expect a similar declaration in the coming days.
Morocco Sets Eid Al Adha For June 17 Source: Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat). The ministère des Habous et des Affaires islamiques of the government of Morocco has announced that it had succeeded in observing the crescent Moon and therefore that Saturday, June 8, 2024, would be the first day of the month of Dou Al Hijja meaning that the date of the upcoming Eid Al Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday in Morocco would be Monday, June 17, 2024. As we reported last March, Morocco is in its seventh year of drought, with prices for animals to be sacrificed for the Eid al Adha. This has lead to speculation that the Moroccan State might cancel the sacrificing of live animals during the 2024 Eid al Adha celebrations, as was done on occasion in the past, such as in 1963, 1981 and 1996).
Morocco Sets Eid Al Adha For June 17 Source: Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat). The ministère des Habous et des Affaires islamiques of the government of Morocco has announced that it had succeeded in observing the crescent Moon and therefore that Saturday, June 8, 2024, would be the first day of the month of Dou Al Hijja meaning that the date of the upcoming Eid Al Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday in Morocco would be Monday, June 17, 2024. As we reported last March, Morocco is in its seventh year of drought, with prices for animals to be sacrificed for the Eid al Adha. This has lead to speculation that the Moroccan State might cancel the sacrificing of live animals during the 2024 Eid al Adha celebrations, as was done on occasion in the past, such as in 1963, 1981 and 1996).
Pakistan Eid ul Adha June 17 Source: Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad). Pakistan's Moon sighting committee, chaired by Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, has announced that the Zil Hajj moon had been sighted and therefore that Eid ul Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) would be celebrated on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Pakistan. The date of June 17 is in line with the list of 2024 public holidays in Pakistan, as announced in the Public and Optional Holidays for the calendar year 2024 published by the Federal Government of Pakistan, late last year.
Pakistan Eid ul Adha June 17 Source: Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad). Pakistan's Moon sighting committee, chaired by Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, has announced that the Zil Hajj moon had been sighted and therefore that Eid ul Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) would be celebrated on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Pakistan. The date of June 17 is in line with the list of 2024 public holidays in Pakistan, as announced in the Public and Optional Holidays for the calendar year 2024 published by the Federal Government of Pakistan, late last year.
Uganda Eid al-Adha Public Holiday June 16 Source: Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala). Sheikh Ziyad Swaleh Lubanga, the director of Sharia at Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), the office mandated to announce Islamic public holidays in Uganda, has announced that the new moon was sighted last night, meaning that the upcoming Eid al-Adha public holiday will occur on Sunday, June 16, 2024. As per the aforementioned statement, "I wish to inform the Muslim community and the wider public that the Day of Arafat (9th day of Dhul Hajj), when pilgrims will assemble on the plains of Mount Arafat at the peak of Hajj rituals, will be on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The following day, Sunday, June 16, 2024, will be Idd-ul -Adhuha , the Feast of Sacrifice".
Uganda Eid al-Adha Public Holiday June 16 Source: Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala). Sheikh Ziyad Swaleh Lubanga, the director of Sharia at Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), the office mandated to announce Islamic public holidays in Uganda, has announced that the new moon was sighted last night, meaning that the upcoming Eid al-Adha public holiday will occur on Sunday, June 16, 2024. As per the aforementioned statement, "I wish to inform the Muslim community and the wider public that the Day of Arafat (9th day of Dhul Hajj), when pilgrims will assemble on the plains of Mount Arafat at the peak of Hajj rituals, will be on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The following day, Sunday, June 16, 2024, will be Idd-ul -Adhuha , the Feast of Sacrifice".
Algerian 2024 Eid al-Adha June 16 Source: Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers). The Algerian ministère des Affaires religieuses et des Wakfs has announced that the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) would be observed on Sunday, June 16, 2024. As per the aforementioned announcement, "Friday June 7, 2024 will be the first day of the month of Dhou el Hidja, thus the gathering on Mount Arafat will take place on Saturday 9 Dhou el Hidja 1445, corresponding to June 15, 2024 and Aid El Adha will be celebrated on Sunday June 16 corresponding to the 10 Dhou el Hidja 1445 AH".
Algerian 2024 Eid al-Adha June 16 Source: Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers). The Algerian ministère des Affaires religieuses et des Wakfs has announced that the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) would be observed on Sunday, June 16, 2024. As per the aforementioned announcement, "Friday June 7, 2024 will be the first day of the month of Dhou el Hidja, thus the gathering on Mount Arafat will take place on Saturday 9 Dhou el Hidja 1445, corresponding to June 15, 2024 and Aid El Adha will be celebrated on Sunday June 16 corresponding to the 10 Dhou el Hidja 1445 AH".
British Virgin Islands Flooding Public Holiday Today Source: British Virgin Islands Cabinet Office (BVI). The Acting Governor of the British Virgin Islands, David D. Archer Jr., has issued a statement announcing that due to this morning's flash floods and rains, all "non-essential government offices will remain closed for today" and that "persons should remain home at this time unless they are in need of immediate medical attention".
British Virgin Islands Flooding Public Holiday Today Source: British Virgin Islands Cabinet Office (BVI). The Acting Governor of the British Virgin Islands, David D. Archer Jr., has issued a statement announcing that due to this morning's flash floods and rains, all "non-essential government offices will remain closed for today" and that "persons should remain home at this time unless they are in need of immediate medical attention".
Burkina Faso Tabaski June 16 Source: Ministère du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (Ouagadougou). The Fédération des associations islamiques du Burkina (FAIB) has announced that the upcoming Tabaski (Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice) would be observed on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Burkina Faso. As per the FAIB announcement, "The President of the Presidium of the Federation of Islamic Associations of Burkina (FAIB), brings to the attention of the Muslim faithful and the entire national community, that in accordance with Islamic tradition fixing the celebration of Eid El Kébir on the tenth day of lunar month of Zoul Hijja, the feast of sacrifice, commonly called Eid El Kébir or Tabaski, will be celebrated in Burkina Faso on Sunday June 16, 2024".
Burkina Faso Tabaski June 16 Source: Ministère du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (Ouagadougou). The Fédération des associations islamiques du Burkina (FAIB) has announced that the upcoming Tabaski (Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice) would be observed on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Burkina Faso. As per the FAIB announcement, "The President of the Presidium of the Federation of Islamic Associations of Burkina (FAIB), brings to the attention of the Muslim faithful and the entire national community, that in accordance with Islamic tradition fixing the celebration of Eid El Kébir on the tenth day of lunar month of Zoul Hijja, the feast of sacrifice, commonly called Eid El Kébir or Tabaski, will be celebrated in Burkina Faso on Sunday June 16, 2024".
Oman Eid al-Adha June 17 Source: Oman News Agency (Muscat). Following Oman's moonsighting committee of the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs announcement, tonight, that the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH had not sighted, Oman's Ministry of Labour announced that the month of Dhu Al Hijjah would begin on Saturday, June 8, and therefore that the 2024 Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) would be on Monday, June 17, 2024. As per the aforementioned Twitter/X post, "The first day of Dhul-Hijjah 1445 AH will be this (Saturday). Therefore, the first day of Eid Al Adhah 1445 AH will be on Monday, 17 June 2024, confirms the Moon-sighting Main Committee".
Oman Eid al-Adha June 17 Source: Oman News Agency (Muscat). Following Oman's moonsighting committee of the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs announcement, tonight, that the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH had not sighted, Oman's Ministry of Labour announced that the month of Dhu Al Hijjah would begin on Saturday, June 8, and therefore that the 2024 Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) would be on Monday, June 17, 2024. As per the aforementioned Twitter/X post, "The first day of Dhul-Hijjah 1445 AH will be this (Saturday). Therefore, the first day of Eid Al Adhah 1445 AH will be on Monday, 17 June 2024, confirms the Moon-sighting Main Committee".
Saudi Arabia Announces Eid Al Adha Public Holidays Source: Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has confirmed that the crescent moon of the month Dhu Al Hijjah had been sighted earlier tonight, meaning that the Eid Al Adha public sector holidays will run from June 15-19, 2024. Later, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) issued an official statement announcing 4 days of Eid Al Adha public holidays for the private and non-profit sectors, "to take place from June 15 to June 18, 2024". In past years, the Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha public sector holidays would often last between 12 and 15 days but, this past January, the Saudi Council of Ministers decreed that in the future the government public holidays for Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha would each last "a minimum of 4 days and a maximum of 5 days".
Saudi Arabia Announces Eid Al Adha Public Holidays Source: Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has confirmed that the crescent moon of the month Dhu Al Hijjah had been sighted earlier tonight, meaning that the Eid Al Adha public sector holidays will run from June 15-19, 2024. Later, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) issued an official statement announcing 4 days of Eid Al Adha public holidays for the private and non-profit sectors, "to take place from June 15 to June 18, 2024". In past years, the Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha public sector holidays would often last between 12 and 15 days but, this past January, the Saudi Council of Ministers decreed that in the future the government public holidays for Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha would each last "a minimum of 4 days and a maximum of 5 days".
Senegal 2024 Eid al-Adha Public Holiday Date Dispute Again Source: Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar). Once again Sénégal's Muslim organizations have not been able to agree on the date of an Eid. The Senegalese Commission nationale de concertation sur le croissant lunaire (Conacoc) has announced the date of the upcoming Eid al-Adha as Monday, June 17, 2024, while the Commission d'Observation du Croissant Lunaire (C.O.C.L.) of the Coordination des Musulmans du Sénégal (C.M.S.) has announced the date of the upcoming Eid al-Adha as Sunday, June 16, 2024. In the past, the Senegalese government usually followed the recommendation of the CNOCL.
Senegal 2024 Eid al-Adha Public Holiday Date Dispute Again Source: Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar). Once again Sénégal's Muslim organizations have not been able to agree on the date of an Eid. The Senegalese Commission nationale de concertation sur le croissant lunaire (Conacoc) has announced the date of the upcoming Eid al-Adha as Monday, June 17, 2024, while the Commission d'Observation du Croissant Lunaire (C.O.C.L.) of the Coordination des Musulmans du Sénégal (C.M.S.) has announced the date of the upcoming Eid al-Adha as Sunday, June 16, 2024. In the past, the Senegalese government usually followed the recommendation of the CNOCL.
Tunisian Aïd El-Idha June 16 Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP). The government of Tunisia, following a communique by the Cabinet of the Great Mufti of the Republic, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, has announced that the first day of the month of Dhou al Hijja 1445 will be Friday, June 7, and therefore that the upcoming Aïd El-Idha (Feast of Sacrifice) would be observed on Sunday, June 16, 2024. As usual we expect the upcoming Aïd El-Idha public holidays to last 2 days, with a third day for the public sector.
Tunisian Aïd El-Idha June 16 Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP). The government of Tunisia, following a communique by the Cabinet of the Great Mufti of the Republic, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, has announced that the first day of the month of Dhou al Hijja 1445 will be Friday, June 7, and therefore that the upcoming Aïd El-Idha (Feast of Sacrifice) would be observed on Sunday, June 16, 2024. As usual we expect the upcoming Aïd El-Idha public holidays to last 2 days, with a third day for the public sector.
UAE 2024 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Announced Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM). The UAE government has announced that its upcoming Eid al-Adha public holidays would be based on Saudi Arabia's earlier declaration that the crescent moon of the month Dhu Al Hijjah had been sighted tonight, meaning that the aforementioned public holidays in the UAE would begin with Arafat Day on Saturday, June 15, and last until Tuesday, June 18, 2024, inclusively. Recall that, since 2019, the UAE observes similar public holidays for both the private and public sectors and that, since January 1, 2022, the UAE observes a Saturday-Sunday weekend "to better align its economy with global markets".
UAE 2024 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Announced Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM). The UAE government has announced that its upcoming Eid al-Adha public holidays would be based on Saudi Arabia's earlier declaration that the crescent moon of the month Dhu Al Hijjah had been sighted tonight, meaning that the aforementioned public holidays in the UAE would begin with Arafat Day on Saturday, June 15, and last until Tuesday, June 18, 2024, inclusively. Recall that, since 2019, the UAE observes similar public holidays for both the private and public sectors and that, since January 1, 2022, the UAE observes a Saturday-Sunday weekend "to better align its economy with global markets".
Western Australia Updates 2024-2026 Public Holidays Source: Western Australia Department of Labour Relations and Commerce (Perth). The Government of the State of Western Australia has made minor changes to its previously-released list of public holidays in the State of Western Australia for the calendar years 2024-2026. The initial list of 2026 public holidays in Western Australia had been released in early January.
Western Australia Updates 2024-2026 Public Holidays Source: Western Australia Department of Labour Relations and Commerce (Perth). The Government of the State of Western Australia has made minor changes to its previously-released list of public holidays in the State of Western Australia for the calendar years 2024-2026. The initial list of 2026 public holidays in Western Australia had been released in early January.
Philippines Declares Eid al-Adha Public Holiday On June 17 Source: Philippine Information Agency (Manila). Malacañang's Presidential Communications Office has issued Proclamation No.579 announcing a regular public holiday throughout the Philippines on account of the upcoming Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned proclamation, signed by Executive Secretary, Lucas Bersamin, "Whereas, following the 1445 Hijrah Islamic Lunar Calendar, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos has recommended that 17 June 2024, Monday, be declared a national holiday, in observance of Eid’lAdha; now, therefore, I, Ferdinand R. Marcos, JR., President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Monday, 17 June 2024, a regular holiday throughout the country, in observance of Eid’l Adha.". Recall that, last autumn, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr signed Proclamation No. 368 listing the annual special and regular non-working public holidays in the Philippines for the upcoming calendar year 2024, which as usual left the dates of the 2024 Muslim public holidays in the Philippines unspecified ("The proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha shall hereafter be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is possible or convenient. To this end, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos shall recommend to the Office of the President the actual dates on which these holidays shall respectively fall."). Eid al-Adha was declared an annual public holiday in the Philippines via the Republic Act 9849 which was signed into law by then Philippines' President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (PGMA), in early 2010.
Philippines Declares Eid al-Adha Public Holiday On June 17 Source: Philippine Information Agency (Manila). Malacañang's Presidential Communications Office has issued Proclamation No.579 announcing a regular public holiday throughout the Philippines on account of the upcoming Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned proclamation, signed by Executive Secretary, Lucas Bersamin, "Whereas, following the 1445 Hijrah Islamic Lunar Calendar, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos has recommended that 17 June 2024, Monday, be declared a national holiday, in observance of Eid’lAdha; now, therefore, I, Ferdinand R. Marcos, JR., President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Monday, 17 June 2024, a regular holiday throughout the country, in observance of Eid’l Adha.". Recall that, last autumn, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr signed Proclamation No. 368 listing the annual special and regular non-working public holidays in the Philippines for the upcoming calendar year 2024, which as usual left the dates of the 2024 Muslim public holidays in the Philippines unspecified ("The proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha shall hereafter be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is possible or convenient. To this end, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos shall recommend to the Office of the President the actual dates on which these holidays shall respectively fall."). Eid al-Adha was declared an annual public holiday in the Philippines via the Republic Act 9849 which was signed into law by then Philippines' President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (PGMA), in early 2010.
Saudi Arabia Headed For Early Eid Al Adha Public Holidays Source: Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on all Muslims in Saudi Arabia to assist with the sighting of the crescent moon of the month Dhu Al Hijjah, on Thursday, June 6, which would mean Eid Al Adha public holidays from June 15-19, 2024 (if the crescent Moon is observed on June 6). In past years, the Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha public sector holidays would often last between 12 and 15 days but, this past January, the Saudi Council of Ministers decreed that in the future the government public holidays for Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha would each last "a minimum of 4 days and a maximum of 5 days".
Saudi Arabia Headed For Early Eid Al Adha Public Holidays Source: Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on all Muslims in Saudi Arabia to assist with the sighting of the crescent moon of the month Dhu Al Hijjah, on Thursday, June 6, which would mean Eid Al Adha public holidays from June 15-19, 2024 (if the crescent Moon is observed on June 6). In past years, the Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha public sector holidays would often last between 12 and 15 days but, this past January, the Saudi Council of Ministers decreed that in the future the government public holidays for Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha would each last "a minimum of 4 days and a maximum of 5 days".
Albanian 2024 Public Holidays Extended Source: Bank of Albania (Tirana). Albania's central bank, the Bank of Albania, has announced a revised and extended version of its previously-released list of 2024 bank holidays in Albania. The aforementioned revised list of 2024 bank holidays now includes Alphabet Day on November 22, 2024, which had been promised last November at the Diaspora Summit in Tirana by Prime Minister, Edi Rama, and which was approved an amendment to the law On national holidays and commemorative days by the Albanian Council of Ministers, in mid-January. When the Bank of Albania released the list of official Albanian bank holidays (Kalendari i festave zyrtare për vitin 2024), in early January, we had remarked on the fact that the November 22 public holiday promised by Prime Minister Rama was not included.
Albanian 2024 Public Holidays Extended Source: Bank of Albania (Tirana). Albania's central bank, the Bank of Albania, has announced a revised and extended version of its previously-released list of 2024 bank holidays in Albania. The aforementioned revised list of 2024 bank holidays now includes Alphabet Day on November 22, 2024, which had been promised last November at the Diaspora Summit in Tirana by Prime Minister, Edi Rama, and which was approved an amendment to the law On national holidays and commemorative days by the Albanian Council of Ministers, in mid-January. When the Bank of Albania released the list of official Albanian bank holidays (Kalendari i festave zyrtare për vitin 2024), in early January, we had remarked on the fact that the November 22 public holiday promised by Prime Minister Rama was not included.
Bangladesh Expects June 17 Eid-ul-Azha Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has announced that, based on its calculated coordinates of the new moon of Zilhajj month of 1445 Hijri, it expects the moon of Zilhajj to be sighted in the skies of Bangladesh on Friday, June 7, 2024, meaning that Eid-ul-Azha (the Feast of Sacrifice) would be celebrated on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Bangladesh Expects June 17 Eid-ul-Azha Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has announced that, based on its calculated coordinates of the new moon of Zilhajj month of 1445 Hijri, it expects the moon of Zilhajj to be sighted in the skies of Bangladesh on Friday, June 7, 2024, meaning that Eid-ul-Azha (the Feast of Sacrifice) would be celebrated on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Georgia To Declare New May 17 Annual Public Holiday Source: Parliament of Georgia (Tbilisi). Georgian Parliament Speaker, Shalva Papuashvili, has announced that its ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party has the support for the declaration of a new annual public holiday on May 17, named Family Purity Day ("May 17, celebrated as Family Purity Day for ten years, will be a public holiday in the main law and the Labour Code"). Speaker Papuashvili expects the bill to soon pass in its first reading and then in its second and third readings during the autumn session of the Georgian Parliament.
Georgia To Declare New May 17 Annual Public Holiday Source: Parliament of Georgia (Tbilisi). Georgian Parliament Speaker, Shalva Papuashvili, has announced that its ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party has the support for the declaration of a new annual public holiday on May 17, named Family Purity Day ("May 17, celebrated as Family Purity Day for ten years, will be a public holiday in the main law and the Labour Code"). Speaker Papuashvili expects the bill to soon pass in its first reading and then in its second and third readings during the autumn session of the Georgian Parliament.
Turkey Could Extend 2024 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays To 9 Days Source: Hürriyet Daily News (Istanbul). At today's presidential cabinet meeting, chaired by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the potential extension of the upcoming Eid al-Adha to 9 days will be on the agenda. The upcoming Eid al-Adha public holidays are currently set to run from June 16 to 19, and the aforementioned extension would mean that they would last from Saturday, June 15, until Sunday, June 23, 2024. Recall that, last March, President Erdoğan, had similarly extended the 2024 End of Ramadan public holidays for 9 days, from April 6 to April 14, 2024, inclusively. At that time the announcement was for the public sector ("I would like to inform the public that our public sector employees will be considered on administrative leave for 1.5 days during the holiday starting on April 10th. By adding Tuesday’s half-day and Monday to the holiday, we have provided a 9-day period") but at that time he did add that "We know that our private sector also has a similar approach".
Turkey Could Extend 2024 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays To 9 Days Source: Hürriyet Daily News (Istanbul). At today's presidential cabinet meeting, chaired by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the potential extension of the upcoming Eid al-Adha to 9 days will be on the agenda. The upcoming Eid al-Adha public holidays are currently set to run from June 16 to 19, and the aforementioned extension would mean that they would last from Saturday, June 15, until Sunday, June 23, 2024. Recall that, last March, President Erdoğan, had similarly extended the 2024 End of Ramadan public holidays for 9 days, from April 6 to April 14, 2024, inclusively. At that time the announcement was for the public sector ("I would like to inform the public that our public sector employees will be considered on administrative leave for 1.5 days during the holiday starting on April 10th. By adding Tuesday’s half-day and Monday to the holiday, we have provided a 9-day period") but at that time he did add that "We know that our private sector also has a similar approach".
Paraguay Moves Upcoming Peace of Chaco Public Holidays Source: Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN). The head of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency of Paraguay has announced that the upcoming Peace of Chaco public holiday would be moved from Wednesday, June 12, to Monday, June 10, 2024, as per last December's Decree No. 390 which moved one of Paraguay's 2024 public holidays, in the context of law 1723/01. The provisions of law 1723/01 had rarely been used before 2012, despite its passage, over a decade before, and regular calls for the executive to avail itself of its prerogative to move mid-week public holidays to a nearby Monday. But, since 2012 the practice has become an annual one, apart from 2020, when the pre-pandemic Decreto número 2757 was later partially abrogated by the Decreto número 4040.
Paraguay Moves Upcoming Peace of Chaco Public Holidays Source: Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN). The head of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency of Paraguay has announced that the upcoming Peace of Chaco public holiday would be moved from Wednesday, June 12, to Monday, June 10, 2024, as per last December's Decree No. 390 which moved one of Paraguay's 2024 public holidays, in the context of law 1723/01. The provisions of law 1723/01 had rarely been used before 2012, despite its passage, over a decade before, and regular calls for the executive to avail itself of its prerogative to move mid-week public holidays to a nearby Monday. But, since 2012 the practice has become an annual one, apart from 2020, when the pre-pandemic Decreto número 2757 was later partially abrogated by the Decreto número 4040.
Telangana Declares Counting Day Public Holiday Tomorrow Source: Government of Telangana (Hyderabad). The Government of India's State of Telangana has declared Tuesday, June 4, 2024, as a one-off Counting Day paid public holiday. The aforementioned declaration of a one-off public holiday on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, thus further amends the list of 2024 public holidays in Telangana contained in the vide notification G.O.Rt. No.1633 of last December.
Telangana Declares Counting Day Public Holiday Tomorrow Source: Government of Telangana (Hyderabad). The Government of India's State of Telangana has declared Tuesday, June 4, 2024, as a one-off Counting Day paid public holiday. The aforementioned declaration of a one-off public holiday on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, thus further amends the list of 2024 public holidays in Telangana contained in the vide notification G.O.Rt. No.1633 of last December.
Jordan Announces Dates Of 2024 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Jordan News Agency Petra (Amman). Jordanian Prime Minister, Bisher Al-Khasawneh, has announced that the upcoming Eid al-Adha public holidays in Jordan would begin on the morning of Sunday, June 16, and last until the evening of Thursday, June 20, 2024, and that work will be suspended on the aforementioned dates the services of ministries, official departments, public institutions and bodies, public universities, municipalities, joint service councils, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and government-owned companies. As usual, the above may seem to indicate that the announcement does not apply to the private sector. However, recall that, back in October 2020, the then spokesperson for the Jordanian Ministry of Labour, Mohammad al-Zyoud, had clarified that "all official and religious holidays in Jordan include both public and private sectors" adding that "According to article 59 of the Labour Law, which clarifies the mechanism for making the employer work on his weekly, religious or public holidays, official communications issued for this purpose include private sector institutions without mentioning them in the communications.". This clarification was reiterated by the Jordanian Ministry of Labour many times, since then, most recently last week.
Jordan Announces Dates Of 2024 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Source: Jordan News Agency Petra (Amman). Jordanian Prime Minister, Bisher Al-Khasawneh, has announced that the upcoming Eid al-Adha public holidays in Jordan would begin on the morning of Sunday, June 16, and last until the evening of Thursday, June 20, 2024, and that work will be suspended on the aforementioned dates the services of ministries, official departments, public institutions and bodies, public universities, municipalities, joint service councils, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and government-owned companies. As usual, the above may seem to indicate that the announcement does not apply to the private sector. However, recall that, back in October 2020, the then spokesperson for the Jordanian Ministry of Labour, Mohammad al-Zyoud, had clarified that "all official and religious holidays in Jordan include both public and private sectors" adding that "According to article 59 of the Labour Law, which clarifies the mechanism for making the employer work on his weekly, religious or public holidays, official communications issued for this purpose include private sector institutions without mentioning them in the communications.". This clarification was reiterated by the Jordanian Ministry of Labour many times, since then, most recently last week.
