worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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Algeria Declares June 25 Public Holiday Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers) The Algerian Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security and the Directorate General of Public Service and Administrative Reform have announced that Thursday, June 25, 2026, would be a paid public holiday. As per the aforementioned joint announcement "On the occasion of the Day of Ashura and in accordance with Law 63-278 of July 26, 1963, as amended and supplemented, establishing the list of legal holidays, Thursday, 10 Muharram 1448 of the Hijra, corresponding to June 25, 2026, is a paid holiday for all staff of public institutions and administrations, public and private establishments and offices, as well as for staff of public and private companies, all sectors and legal statuses combined, including staff paid by the hour or by the day.".
Algeria Declares June 25 Public Holiday Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers) The Algerian Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security and the Directorate General of Public Service and Administrative Reform have announced that Thursday, June 25, 2026, would be a paid public holiday. As per the aforementioned joint announcement "On the occasion of the Day of Ashura and in accordance with Law 63-278 of July 26, 1963, as amended and supplemented, establishing the list of legal holidays, Thursday, 10 Muharram 1448 of the Hijra, corresponding to June 25, 2026, is a paid holiday for all staff of public institutions and administrations, public and private establishments and offices, as well as for staff of public and private companies, all sectors and legal statuses combined, including staff paid by the hour or by the day.".
Kenya Rules-Out June 25 Public Holiday Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenyan Government Spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, has dismissed the suggestion that Thursday, June 25, 2026, would be declared a public holiday and stated that June 25 will remain a regular working day.
Kenya Rules-Out June 25 Public Holiday Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenyan Government Spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, has dismissed the suggestion that Thursday, June 25, 2026, would be declared a public holiday and stated that June 25 will remain a regular working day.
Paraguay Still Considering June 26 World Cup Public Holiday Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN) The President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, has stated that he was still unsure if he would declare Friday, June 26, 2026, as a one-off public holiday if Paraguay qualifies for the next phase of the World Cup in Thursday night's game against Australia. The declaration of this one-off public holiday would be made possible by last summer's promulgation of Law No. 7544, which gives legal authority to the president to declare up to three one-off public holidays per year, in special situations such as sporting events, historical anniversaries, or to promote domestic tourism and national trade.
Paraguay Still Considering June 26 World Cup Public Holiday Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN) The President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, has stated that he was still unsure if he would declare Friday, June 26, 2026, as a one-off public holiday if Paraguay qualifies for the next phase of the World Cup in Thursday night's game against Australia. The declaration of this one-off public holiday would be made possible by last summer's promulgation of Law No. 7544, which gives legal authority to the president to declare up to three one-off public holidays per year, in special situations such as sporting events, historical anniversaries, or to promote domestic tourism and national trade.
Seychelles Gazettes Extension To Independence Day Public Holiday State House Office of the President of the Seychelles (Victoria) The President of the Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, signed the Public Holiday (No.2) Order, 2026 which declares June 30, 2026, as a public holiday in the Seychelles. As per the aforementioned gazette publication S.I. 50 of 2026, "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap. 190), the President hereby makes the following Order —1. This Order may be cited as the Public Holiday (No.2) Order, 2026. 2. The 30 day of June, 2026 shall be observed as a public holiday in Seychelles.".
Seychelles Gazettes Extension To Independence Day Public Holiday State House Office of the President of the Seychelles (Victoria) The President of the Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, signed the Public Holiday (No.2) Order, 2026 which declares June 30, 2026, as a public holiday in the Seychelles. As per the aforementioned gazette publication S.I. 50 of 2026, "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap. 190), the President hereby makes the following Order —1. This Order may be cited as the Public Holiday (No.2) Order, 2026. 2. The 30 day of June, 2026 shall be observed as a public holiday in Seychelles.".
Venezuela Announces Battle of Carabobo Bank Holiday 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 Wednesday, June 24, 2026, would be a bank holiday in Venezuela, on account of the upcoming Day of the Battle of Carabobo, in line with the official list of 2026 public and banking holidays in Venezuela as announced last November by the Sudeban, in conformity with the Ley de Reforma Parcial de la Ley de Instituciones del Sector Bancario.
Venezuela Announces Battle of Carabobo Bank Holiday 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 Wednesday, June 24, 2026, would be a bank holiday in Venezuela, on account of the upcoming Day of the Battle of Carabobo, in line with the official list of 2026 public and banking holidays in Venezuela as announced last November by the Sudeban, in conformity with the Ley de Reforma Parcial de la Ley de Instituciones del Sector Bancario.
West Bengal Declares July 6 Syama Prasad Mookerjee Public Holiday Government of West Bengal (Kolkata) The Finance Minister of India's state of West Bengal, Swapan Dasgupta, has announced that the 125th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, on July 6, 2026, would be declared a state public holiday.
West Bengal Declares July 6 Syama Prasad Mookerjee Public Holiday Government of West Bengal (Kolkata) The Finance Minister of India's state of West Bengal, Swapan Dasgupta, has announced that the 125th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, on July 6, 2026, would be declared a state public holiday.
Iraq Announces Ashura Public Holiday Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The Cabinet of Ministers of Iraq has declared Thursday, June 25, 2026, a public holiday across all ministries and government institutions to mark Ashura, the 10th of Muharram (Ashura).
Iraq Announces Ashura Public Holiday Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The Cabinet of Ministers of Iraq has declared Thursday, June 25, 2026, a public holiday across all ministries and government institutions to mark Ashura, the 10th of Muharram (Ashura).
Mauritius Moving Towards Day In Lieu Public Holidays Prime Minister's Office (Port-Louis) The Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam, has announced that, as part of the 2026-2027 Budget, it is planned that when a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be declared a public holiday.
Mauritius Moving Towards Day In Lieu Public Holidays Prime Minister's Office (Port-Louis) The Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam, has announced that, as part of the 2026-2027 Budget, it is planned that when a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be declared a public holiday.
Bolivia Aymara New Year Public Holiday Moved To June 22 Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has issued the communiqué DGTHSO-029/2026 announcing that, in spite of the Supreme Decree 173 of 2008, but in line with the Supreme Decree 5521 of 2026, the upcoming public holiday for the Andean-Amazonian-Chaco New Year will be moved to Monday, June 22, 2026.
Bolivia Aymara New Year Public Holiday Moved To June 22 Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has issued the communiqué DGTHSO-029/2026 announcing that, in spite of the Supreme Decree 173 of 2008, but in line with the Supreme Decree 5521 of 2026, the upcoming public holiday for the Andean-Amazonian-Chaco New Year will be moved to Monday, June 22, 2026.
Guatemala Moves Army Day Public Holiday To June 29 Diario de Centro América (Diario público de Guatemala) Guatemala's Ministry of Labor (Mintrab) has confirmed that, in line with the Law that Promotes Domestic Tourism, the upcoming, June 30, annual Army Day public holiday, would be observed on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Guatemala Moves Army Day Public Holiday To June 29 Diario de Centro América (Diario público de Guatemala) Guatemala's Ministry of Labor (Mintrab) has confirmed that, in line with the Law that Promotes Domestic Tourism, the upcoming, June 30, annual Army Day public holiday, would be observed on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Singapore 2027 Public Holidays Released Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has released the official list of non-working Singapore public holidays and bank holidays in Singapore for the upcoming calendar year 2027. The 2027 list of public holidays, for once, lists the 2 Muslim public holidays of Singapore, in line with the October 2021 MUIS (Majilis Ugama Islam Singapura) communique stating that Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore had "agreed to adopt revised criteria of the astronomical calculation for the determination of the Islamic calendar from year 2022 onwards.".
Singapore 2027 Public Holidays Released Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has released the official list of non-working Singapore public holidays and bank holidays in Singapore for the upcoming calendar year 2027. The 2027 list of public holidays, for once, lists the 2 Muslim public holidays of Singapore, in line with the October 2021 MUIS (Majilis Ugama Islam Singapura) communique stating that Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore had "agreed to adopt revised criteria of the astronomical calculation for the determination of the Islamic calendar from year 2022 onwards.".
Vietnam Considers Changes In Public Holidays Decisionmaking Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi) The Ministry of Interior has announced that it had recently advised and proposed amendments and additions to the Labor Code, including a provision allowing the Prime Minister to specifically decide on all public holidays depending on the actual situation, and with the Ministry of Interior playing a direct advisory role. Currently, Vietnam's Prime Minister decides on the specific dates for the Lunar New Year holiday and National Day.
Vietnam Considers Changes In Public Holidays Decisionmaking Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi) The Ministry of Interior has announced that it had recently advised and proposed amendments and additions to the Labor Code, including a provision allowing the Prime Minister to specifically decide on all public holidays depending on the actual situation, and with the Ministry of Interior playing a direct advisory role. Currently, Vietnam's Prime Minister decides on the specific dates for the Lunar New Year holiday and National Day.
Bahrain Declares June 25-28 Ashura Public Holidays Bahrain News Agency (BNA) Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has issued a circular announcing the date of the upcoming Ashura public holidays. As per the aforementioned statement, "all ministries, government departments, agencies, and public institutions in the Kingdom will be closed on Thursday and Friday, 25 and 26 June.", adding that "As Friday falls on an official holiday, it will be compensated with a holiday on Sunday, 28 June".
Bahrain Declares June 25-28 Ashura Public Holidays Bahrain News Agency (BNA) Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has issued a circular announcing the date of the upcoming Ashura public holidays. As per the aforementioned statement, "all ministries, government departments, agencies, and public institutions in the Kingdom will be closed on Thursday and Friday, 25 and 26 June.", adding that "As Friday falls on an official holiday, it will be compensated with a holiday on Sunday, 28 June".
Chandigarh Declares Guru Arjan Dev Ji Public Holiday Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) The Administration of the Government of India's Union Territory of Chandigarh has announced a public holiday on Thursday, June 18, 2026, to mark Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji's martyrdom day. As per the official notification issued by Home Secretary, Diprava Lakra, "In partial modification of this Administration’s Notification No. 6/1/1-IH(I)-2025/17488-95, dated 30.12.2025 regarding declaring of Public Holidays in the Union Territory of Chandigarh during the calendar year 2026, the 18th June, 2026 (Thursday) will now be observed as Public Holiday in all the Government Offices/ Boards/Corporations/ Institutions including Industrial Establishments under the Chandigarh Administration on account of Martyrdom day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji instead of Restricted Holiday (already declared)".
Chandigarh Declares Guru Arjan Dev Ji Public Holiday Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) The Administration of the Government of India's Union Territory of Chandigarh has announced a public holiday on Thursday, June 18, 2026, to mark Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji's martyrdom day. As per the official notification issued by Home Secretary, Diprava Lakra, "In partial modification of this Administration’s Notification No. 6/1/1-IH(I)-2025/17488-95, dated 30.12.2025 regarding declaring of Public Holidays in the Union Territory of Chandigarh during the calendar year 2026, the 18th June, 2026 (Thursday) will now be observed as Public Holiday in all the Government Offices/ Boards/Corporations/ Institutions including Industrial Establishments under the Chandigarh Administration on account of Martyrdom day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji instead of Restricted Holiday (already declared)".
Nigerian Call For Islamic New Year Public Holiday The Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has reiterated its call on the federal and state governments to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Calendar year, as a public holiday.
Nigerian Call For Islamic New Year Public Holiday The Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has reiterated its call on the federal and state governments to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Calendar year, as a public holiday.
Tonga Declares June 26 Public Holiday Tonga Ministry of Information and Communications (Nuku'alofa) The Cabinet of the Government of Tonga has decided to declare Friday, June 26, 2026, as a one off public holiday to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the introduction and establishment of Christianity in the Kingdom of Tonga. The aforementioned declaration was approved by the Cabinet in accordance with Section 2(b) of the Public Holidays Act.
Tonga Declares June 26 Public Holiday Tonga Ministry of Information and Communications (Nuku'alofa) The Cabinet of the Government of Tonga has decided to declare Friday, June 26, 2026, as a one off public holiday to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the introduction and establishment of Christianity in the Kingdom of Tonga. The aforementioned declaration was approved by the Cabinet in accordance with Section 2(b) of the Public Holidays Act.
Andhra Pradesh Moves Muharram Public Holiday Government of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati) The Chief Secretary to the Government of India's State of Andhra Pradesh has issued the vide notifications G.O.Rt.No.1176 and G.O.Rt.No.1177 moving the date of the upcoming Muharram public holiday from Thursday, June 25, to Friday, June 26, 2026, based on a request by the Chief Executive Officer of the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board.
Andhra Pradesh Moves Muharram Public Holiday Government of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati) The Chief Secretary to the Government of India's State of Andhra Pradesh has issued the vide notifications G.O.Rt.No.1176 and G.O.Rt.No.1177 moving the date of the upcoming Muharram public holiday from Thursday, June 25, to Friday, June 26, 2026, based on a request by the Chief Executive Officer of the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board.
Bangladesh Announces June 26 Ashura Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) At a meeting chaired by Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Fazlur Rahman, Bangladesh's National Moon-Sighting Committee announced that the Moon crescent of the month of Muharram, 1448 Hijri, had been sighted in the sky of Bangladesh earlier tonight, meaning that the month of Muharram will begin tomorrow and that the Ashura public holiday will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Friday, Juner 26, 2026.
Bangladesh Announces June 26 Ashura Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) At a meeting chaired by Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Fazlur Rahman, Bangladesh's National Moon-Sighting Committee announced that the Moon crescent of the month of Muharram, 1448 Hijri, had been sighted in the sky of Bangladesh earlier tonight, meaning that the month of Muharram will begin tomorrow and that the Ashura public holiday will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Friday, Juner 26, 2026.
DR Congo Rules-Out June 17 Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Ministry of Public Service of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has issued a statement denying the authenticity of an alleged official communiqué circulating on social media and claiming that the Ministries of Public Service and Sports and Recreation had jointly declared Wednesday, June 17, 2026, a paid public holiday throughout the country to allow Congolese citizens to show their support for the DRC Leopards as they participate in their first match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DR Congo Rules-Out June 17 Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Ministry of Public Service of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has issued a statement denying the authenticity of an alleged official communiqué circulating on social media and claiming that the Ministries of Public Service and Sports and Recreation had jointly declared Wednesday, June 17, 2026, a paid public holiday throughout the country to allow Congolese citizens to show their support for the DRC Leopards as they participate in their first match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Pakistan Moves Muharram Public Holidays Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The federal government of Pakistan has announced that Muharram 1448 AH will begin in Pakistan on Wednesday, June 17, and that the Ashura public holidays announced earlier by the federal government for June 24 and 25 will now be observed on Thursday and Friday, June 25 and 26, 2026.
Pakistan Moves Muharram Public Holidays Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The federal government of Pakistan has announced that Muharram 1448 AH will begin in Pakistan on Wednesday, June 17, and that the Ashura public holidays announced earlier by the federal government for June 24 and 25 will now be observed on Thursday and Friday, June 25 and 26, 2026.
Philippines Declare June 24 Araw ng Maynila Public Holiday Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Philippines Acting Executive Secretary, Ralph Recto, on behalf of President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has signed Proclamation No.1320 declaring Araw ng Maynila on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as a local public holiday in Manila in celebration of the 455th founding anniversary of the country’s capital.
Philippines Declare June 24 Araw ng Maynila Public Holiday Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Philippines Acting Executive Secretary, Ralph Recto, on behalf of President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has signed Proclamation No.1320 declaring Araw ng Maynila on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as a local public holiday in Manila in celebration of the 455th founding anniversary of the country’s capital.
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