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Honduras Declares 2 Morazan Public Sector Holidays El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Ministry of the Interior of Honduras has announced that the public sector would get Monaday and Tuesday, September 29 and 30, 2025, as public holidays, thus extending the public sector Morazan Week holidays to the entire week ("asueto toda la semana a partir del lunes 29 al viernes 03 de octubre de 2025"). As usual, the days off on September 29 and 30 will count as part of the public sector's annual vacations. Last week, the Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (COHEP) had announced the dates of the 2025 Semana Morazánica bank holidays and private sector public holidays as follows, "the holidays will begin on Wednesday at twelve noon, until Saturday at twelve noon". The Semana Morazánica public holidays of Honduras come from the combination of 3 of Honduras' annual public holidays; on October 3 (Anniversary of Francisco Morazá), 12 (Discovery of America) and 21 (Armed Forces Day). In the 2000s and early 2010s, due to their proximity in the calendar, these 3 annual October public holidays were often tinkered with, usually at the last minute. Then, in 2014, during the administration of the Juan Orlando Hernández, the Decreto Legislativo No. 75-2014 del 29 de septiembre, put an end to the annual uncertainty by moving all 3 of Honduras' annual October non-working public holidays to the last week of October. A year later, the Semana Morazánica public holidays were moved from the last week of October to the beginning of October, by the Legislative Decree No. 78-2015. The 2015 changes to the dates of the Semana Morazánica were the last permanent changes, though the 2020 Semana Morazánica was moved many times due to the pandemic. Initially announced as October 7 to 11, 2020, the 2020 Marazan Week was moved to the first week of November, then to the following week, November 11-14, 2020, then indefinitely postponed due to due to the arrival of tropical storm Eta in Honduras. In the end, the Decreto Ejecutivo Número PCM-135-2020 declared December 24, 30 and 31, 2020, as compensation for the canceled Semana Morazánica public holidays of October 2020.
Honduras Declares 2 Morazan Public Sector Holidays El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Ministry of the Interior of Honduras has announced that the public sector would get Monaday and Tuesday, September 29 and 30, 2025, as public holidays, thus extending the public sector Morazan Week holidays to the entire week ("asueto toda la semana a partir del lunes 29 al viernes 03 de octubre de 2025"). As usual, the days off on September 29 and 30 will count as part of the public sector's annual vacations. Last week, the Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (COHEP) had announced the dates of the 2025 Semana Morazánica bank holidays and private sector public holidays as follows, "the holidays will begin on Wednesday at twelve noon, until Saturday at twelve noon". The Semana Morazánica public holidays of Honduras come from the combination of 3 of Honduras' annual public holidays; on October 3 (Anniversary of Francisco Morazá), 12 (Discovery of America) and 21 (Armed Forces Day). In the 2000s and early 2010s, due to their proximity in the calendar, these 3 annual October public holidays were often tinkered with, usually at the last minute. Then, in 2014, during the administration of the Juan Orlando Hernández, the Decreto Legislativo No. 75-2014 del 29 de septiembre, put an end to the annual uncertainty by moving all 3 of Honduras' annual October non-working public holidays to the last week of October. A year later, the Semana Morazánica public holidays were moved from the last week of October to the beginning of October, by the Legislative Decree No. 78-2015. The 2015 changes to the dates of the Semana Morazánica were the last permanent changes, though the 2020 Semana Morazánica was moved many times due to the pandemic. Initially announced as October 7 to 11, 2020, the 2020 Marazan Week was moved to the first week of November, then to the following week, November 11-14, 2020, then indefinitely postponed due to due to the arrival of tropical storm Eta in Honduras. In the end, the Decreto Ejecutivo Número PCM-135-2020 declared December 24, 30 and 31, 2020, as compensation for the canceled Semana Morazánica public holidays of October 2020.
Slovakia Considers Cancellation of 2 More Public Holiday2 Ministerstvo zahranicných vecí Slovenskej republiky (Bratislava) Slovakia's Finance Minister, Ladislav Kamenický (Smer-SD), has presented a budget aimed at repairing the country’s troubled public finances, and which would see the temporary cancellation of 2 additional public holidays, namely Epiphany on January 6 and Liberation of the Republic Day on May 8th. Recall that, in early June, Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, had announced that one lay public holiday and one religious public holiday could be canceled as part of the ongoing consolidation of Slovak public finances. A few days later, as a first step, his coalition government agreed to cancel the annual November 17 Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy public holiday, effective in 2025, while adding that "the government is open to discussing a similar measure for one additional public holiday, starting in 2026". In May 2012, the same Prime Minister of Slovakia, as today, Robert Fico, echoed a call from the Chairman and Speaker of Slovakia's Parliament, Richard Sulik, to cancel the September 1st public holiday, and in December 2023, the Parliament of Slovakia approved the cancellation of the September 1st, Constitution Day annual public holiday, beginning in 2024.
Slovakia Considers Cancellation of 2 More Public Holiday2 Ministerstvo zahranicných vecí Slovenskej republiky (Bratislava) Slovakia's Finance Minister, Ladislav Kamenický (Smer-SD), has presented a budget aimed at repairing the country’s troubled public finances, and which would see the temporary cancellation of 2 additional public holidays, namely Epiphany on January 6 and Liberation of the Republic Day on May 8th. Recall that, in early June, Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, had announced that one lay public holiday and one religious public holiday could be canceled as part of the ongoing consolidation of Slovak public finances. A few days later, as a first step, his coalition government agreed to cancel the annual November 17 Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy public holiday, effective in 2025, while adding that "the government is open to discussing a similar measure for one additional public holiday, starting in 2026". In May 2012, the same Prime Minister of Slovakia, as today, Robert Fico, echoed a call from the Chairman and Speaker of Slovakia's Parliament, Richard Sulik, to cancel the September 1st public holiday, and in December 2023, the Parliament of Slovakia approved the cancellation of the September 1st, Constitution Day annual public holiday, beginning in 2024.
Trinidad and Tobago Announces October 20 Divali Public Holiday Trinidad and Tobago Government Portal (Port of Spain) The President of Trinidad and Tobago, Christine Carla Kangaloo, has declared Monday, October 20, 2025, as a public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago, on account of the upcoming Divali. As per the aforementioned Legal Notice published earlier today, "It is hereby notified that I, Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President, acting in accordance with the provisions of the Public Holidays and Festivals Act, Chapter 19:05, have appointed Monday 20th October, 2025 as the date of the public holiday in celebration of the festival of Divali". The Divali public holiday had been included in the official list of Trinidad and Tobago bank holidays and of public holidays for the calendar year 2025, which was released by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago earlier this year. But, as usual, that initial list marked the Muslim and Hindu public holidays dates as TBA (to be announced), as these are traditionally announced at the last-minute.
Trinidad and Tobago Announces October 20 Divali Public Holiday Trinidad and Tobago Government Portal (Port of Spain) The President of Trinidad and Tobago, Christine Carla Kangaloo, has declared Monday, October 20, 2025, as a public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago, on account of the upcoming Divali. As per the aforementioned Legal Notice published earlier today, "It is hereby notified that I, Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President, acting in accordance with the provisions of the Public Holidays and Festivals Act, Chapter 19:05, have appointed Monday 20th October, 2025 as the date of the public holiday in celebration of the festival of Divali". The Divali public holiday had been included in the official list of Trinidad and Tobago bank holidays and of public holidays for the calendar year 2025, which was released by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago earlier this year. But, as usual, that initial list marked the Muslim and Hindu public holidays dates as TBA (to be announced), as these are traditionally announced at the last-minute.
Venezuela Bank Holiday September 15 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, September 15, 2025, would be a bank holiday in Venezuela, on account of the upcoming Día de la Virgen de Coromoto, patrona de Venezuela, a date only observed by banks and the financial sector of Venezuela. The aforementioned announcement is in line with the official list of 2025 public and banking holidays in Venezuela as announced early last November by the Sudeban, in conformity with the Ley de Reforma Parcial de la Ley de Instituciones del Sector Bancario.
Venezuela Bank Holiday September 15 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, September 15, 2025, would be a bank holiday in Venezuela, on account of the upcoming Día de la Virgen de Coromoto, patrona de Venezuela, a date only observed by banks and the financial sector of Venezuela. The aforementioned announcement is in line with the official list of 2025 public and banking holidays in Venezuela as announced early last November by the Sudeban, in conformity with the Ley de Reforma Parcial de la Ley de Instituciones del Sector Bancario.
Cochabamba Day In Lieu Public Holiday Awaiting Confirmation Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) The Ministry of Labor of Bolivia's Department of Cochabamba, has yet to issue an official announcement that the upcoming Cochabamba Departemental Holiday, which falls on a Sunday this year, will give rise to a day in lieu public holiday on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Cochabamba Day In Lieu Public Holiday Awaiting Confirmation Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) The Ministry of Labor of Bolivia's Department of Cochabamba, has yet to issue an official announcement that the upcoming Cochabamba Departemental Holiday, which falls on a Sunday this year, will give rise to a day in lieu public holiday on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Malawi Declares September 16 Electoral Public Holiday Government of the Republic of Malawi (Lilongwe) The Secretary for Malawi's Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture, Richard Hara, has announced the declaration of a public holiday on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, on account of the Tripartite Elections being held on that day. As per the Ministry's media release, "The Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture wishes to remind the general public that section 77(2) of the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Act provides for a public holiday on the polling day. This is to give people the opportunity to freely exercise their right to vote. Since this year's polling day falls on Tuesday, 16th September, 2025, it therefore. follows that that day will be a public holiday.". Despite the wording of today's announcement, the date of past Tripartite Elections has not always been observed as a public holiday. Last time, Malawi's chief secretary to government, Lloyd Muhara, issued a statement ruling out the declaration of Tuesday, May 21, 2019, as a one-off non-working public holiday on account of the 2019 Tripartite Elections. Five years before that, Malawi's Secretary to the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Kester Kaphaizi, had similarly announced that the government of Malawi would not declare Tuesday, May 20, 2014, as a one-off non-working public holiday in Malawi, despite it being Election Day. However, five years before that, Malawi's then Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Patrick Kabambe, did announce that the government of Malawi had declared Tuesday, May 19, 2009, a public holiday on the occasion of that year's Parliamentary and Presidential Elections.
Malawi Declares September 16 Electoral Public Holiday Government of the Republic of Malawi (Lilongwe) The Secretary for Malawi's Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture, Richard Hara, has announced the declaration of a public holiday on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, on account of the Tripartite Elections being held on that day. As per the Ministry's media release, "The Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture wishes to remind the general public that section 77(2) of the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Act provides for a public holiday on the polling day. This is to give people the opportunity to freely exercise their right to vote. Since this year's polling day falls on Tuesday, 16th September, 2025, it therefore. follows that that day will be a public holiday.". Despite the wording of today's announcement, the date of past Tripartite Elections has not always been observed as a public holiday. Last time, Malawi's chief secretary to government, Lloyd Muhara, issued a statement ruling out the declaration of Tuesday, May 21, 2019, as a one-off non-working public holiday on account of the 2019 Tripartite Elections. Five years before that, Malawi's Secretary to the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Kester Kaphaizi, had similarly announced that the government of Malawi would not declare Tuesday, May 20, 2014, as a one-off non-working public holiday in Malawi, despite it being Election Day. However, five years before that, Malawi's then Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Patrick Kabambe, did announce that the government of Malawi had declared Tuesday, May 19, 2009, a public holiday on the occasion of that year's Parliamentary and Presidential Elections.
Meghalaya Declares September 18 Bank and Public Holiday Government of Meghalaya (Shillong) The Government of India's state of Meghalaya has issued the vide notifications No.GAA.94/86/Pt/303-A and No.GAA.94/86/Pt/304-A declaring Thursday, September 18, 2025, as a one-off bank and public holiday in the East Khasi Hills District on the account of Unitarian Anniversary Day. As per the aforementioned notifications, "The Governor of Meghalaya is pleased to declare the 18th September, 2025 as holiday for all Banks and Financial Institutions under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 on account of UNITARIAN ANNIVERSARY DAY in the East Khasi Hills District." and "All State Government Offices, all Revenue and Magisterial Courts and Educational Institutions in the East Khasi Hills District, shall remain closed as Local Holiday on the 18th September, 2025 on account of UNITARIAN ANNIVERSARY DAY.", adding that "This order shall not apply to Central Government Offices". Today's declaration of Thursday, September 18, 2025, as a local public holiday thus further amends the list of 2025 public holidays in India's state of Meghalaya, as released last October in the Government Order No GAA.67/2024/47.
Meghalaya Declares September 18 Bank and Public Holiday Government of Meghalaya (Shillong) The Government of India's state of Meghalaya has issued the vide notifications No.GAA.94/86/Pt/303-A and No.GAA.94/86/Pt/304-A declaring Thursday, September 18, 2025, as a one-off bank and public holiday in the East Khasi Hills District on the account of Unitarian Anniversary Day. As per the aforementioned notifications, "The Governor of Meghalaya is pleased to declare the 18th September, 2025 as holiday for all Banks and Financial Institutions under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 on account of UNITARIAN ANNIVERSARY DAY in the East Khasi Hills District." and "All State Government Offices, all Revenue and Magisterial Courts and Educational Institutions in the East Khasi Hills District, shall remain closed as Local Holiday on the 18th September, 2025 on account of UNITARIAN ANNIVERSARY DAY.", adding that "This order shall not apply to Central Government Offices". Today's declaration of Thursday, September 18, 2025, as a local public holiday thus further amends the list of 2025 public holidays in India's state of Meghalaya, as released last October in the Government Order No GAA.67/2024/47.
Guatemalan Bank Holiday September 15 Superintendencia de Bancos de Guatemala (Guatemala City) The supervisory body in charge of the banking sector in Guatemala (Superintendencia de Bancos de Guatemala-SIB) has authorized the suspension of work for banks, branches, banking agencies, financial companies, insurance companies, exchange houses, storage companies and microfinance companies, on Monday, September 15, 2025, on account of the upcoming anniversary of Guatemala's Independence.
Guatemalan Bank Holiday September 15 Superintendencia de Bancos de Guatemala (Guatemala City) The supervisory body in charge of the banking sector in Guatemala (Superintendencia de Bancos de Guatemala-SIB) has authorized the suspension of work for banks, branches, banking agencies, financial companies, insurance companies, exchange houses, storage companies and microfinance companies, on Monday, September 15, 2025, on account of the upcoming anniversary of Guatemala's Independence.
Assam Declares September 22 BTC Public Holiday Government of Assam (Guwahati) The Government of the Indian State of Assam has declared Monday, September 22, 2025, as a paid public holiday within the jurisdiction of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) on account of the BTC elections. The September 22 public holiday was approved by the Governor of Assam under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, following a communication from the Assam State Election Commission. Today's announcement thus slightly amends last December's vide notification No.E-221561/347 containing the list of public holidays in Assam for 2025.
Assam Declares September 22 BTC Public Holiday Government of Assam (Guwahati) The Government of the Indian State of Assam has declared Monday, September 22, 2025, as a paid public holiday within the jurisdiction of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) on account of the BTC elections. The September 22 public holiday was approved by the Governor of Assam under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, following a communication from the Assam State Election Commission. Today's announcement thus slightly amends last December's vide notification No.E-221561/347 containing the list of public holidays in Assam for 2025.
Cambodia 2026 Public Holidays Announced Cabinet of the Prime Minister of Cambodia (Phnom Penh) Cambodia's Prime Minister, Hun Manet, has signed a Prakas sub-decree establishing Cambodia's annual list of official non-working public holidays for the upcoming calendar year 2026. The aforementioned announcement includes the December 29, Peace Day (ទិវាសន្តិភាពនៅកម្ពុជា), annual public holiday declared in the Royal Government Sub-Decree No. 01, dated January 1, 2024, and announced the day before. In 2022 and 2023, December 29 had been observed as a regular working day called the win-win day (ថ្ងៃនយោបាយឈ្នះ-ឈ្នះ). The list of 2026 public holidays in Cambodia no longer includes the public holidays that were either reduced in length or outright canceled, back in 2019, when the the Cambodian Royal Government's Sub-Decree 112 on Employee's Public Holidays for 2020 was issued by then Prime Minister, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, reducing the King Norodom Sihamoni’s Birthday holiday from 3 days to 1 day, while cancelling Meak Bochea Day, National Day of Remembrance, Children's Day, Paris Peace Accords, and Human Rights Day. Finally, recall that, since 2022, public holidays that fall on a Sunday are no longer moved to the following Monday in Cambodia, as per the 2021 Law on the amendment of Article 123, Article 138, Article 162, Article 300, Article 343, Article 350, Article 363 and Article 367 of the 1997 Labour Law.
Cambodia 2026 Public Holidays Announced Cabinet of the Prime Minister of Cambodia (Phnom Penh) Cambodia's Prime Minister, Hun Manet, has signed a Prakas sub-decree establishing Cambodia's annual list of official non-working public holidays for the upcoming calendar year 2026. The aforementioned announcement includes the December 29, Peace Day (ទិវាសន្តិភាពនៅកម្ពុជា), annual public holiday declared in the Royal Government Sub-Decree No. 01, dated January 1, 2024, and announced the day before. In 2022 and 2023, December 29 had been observed as a regular working day called the win-win day (ថ្ងៃនយោបាយឈ្នះ-ឈ្នះ). The list of 2026 public holidays in Cambodia no longer includes the public holidays that were either reduced in length or outright canceled, back in 2019, when the the Cambodian Royal Government's Sub-Decree 112 on Employee's Public Holidays for 2020 was issued by then Prime Minister, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, reducing the King Norodom Sihamoni’s Birthday holiday from 3 days to 1 day, while cancelling Meak Bochea Day, National Day of Remembrance, Children's Day, Paris Peace Accords, and Human Rights Day. Finally, recall that, since 2022, public holidays that fall on a Sunday are no longer moved to the following Monday in Cambodia, as per the 2021 Law on the amendment of Article 123, Article 138, Article 162, Article 300, Article 343, Article 350, Article 363 and Article 367 of the 1997 Labour Law.
Cape Verde Declares Public Holiday For Wolrd Cup 2026 Qualifier Game Ministro da Administração Interna (República de Cabo Verde) The government of Cape Verde has issued the Resolution No. 90/2025 in the Boletim Oficial n.º 83, 1.º Suplemento, I Série de 05-09-2025 declaring a public sector holiday on the main island of Santiago on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, on account of the upcoming qualifier game for the 2026 World Cup. The aforementioned resolution begins with the preamble "Considering the participation of the National Football Team (Seleção) in the qualifying games for the 2026 World Cup; Considering that the national team's game will take place on the island of Santiago, on September 9th, Tuesday, at 3:00 pm; Considering that this is a crucial and decisive game for all of our teams; In order to allow Cape Verdeans residing on the island of Santiago to take part and support the National Team in the challenge against the Cameroon National Team, the Government grants, under the terms of this Resolution, a day off" before stating in Article 1 that "Public holiday is granted to employees and agents of the State, Public Institutes and Local Authorities, on the island of Santiago, from 12:00 pm on Tuesday, September 9th".
Cape Verde Declares Public Holiday For Wolrd Cup 2026 Qualifier Game Ministro da Administração Interna (República de Cabo Verde) The government of Cape Verde has issued the Resolution No. 90/2025 in the Boletim Oficial n.º 83, 1.º Suplemento, I Série de 05-09-2025 declaring a public sector holiday on the main island of Santiago on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, on account of the upcoming qualifier game for the 2026 World Cup. The aforementioned resolution begins with the preamble "Considering the participation of the National Football Team (Seleção) in the qualifying games for the 2026 World Cup; Considering that the national team's game will take place on the island of Santiago, on September 9th, Tuesday, at 3:00 pm; Considering that this is a crucial and decisive game for all of our teams; In order to allow Cape Verdeans residing on the island of Santiago to take part and support the National Team in the challenge against the Cameroon National Team, the Government grants, under the terms of this Resolution, a day off" before stating in Article 1 that "Public holiday is granted to employees and agents of the State, Public Institutes and Local Authorities, on the island of Santiago, from 12:00 pm on Tuesday, September 9th".
Chilean Government Rules-Out September 20 Public Holiday Tramitación de proyectos (Congreso Nacional de Chile) Chilean Finance Minister, Nicolás Grau, has flatly ruled-out the recent initiative by member of Parliament, Camila Musante (Ind.-PPD), to declare Saturday, September 20, 2025, a public holiday, stating that "We don't believe there's enough time to hold the discussion". The measure was intended to provide relief to workers who would not be able to enjoy an extended long weekend , despite the public holidays on Thursday and Friday, September 18 and 19, 2025. In the middle of last month, Camila Musante had similarly introduced a bill to declare Wednesday, September 17, 2025, as a one-off public holiday thereby extending this year's fiestas patrias to 5 days ("The increased demand in the tourism and services sectors could generate temporary jobs in hospitality, commerce, and other industries to meet the increased influx of people"), but on Wednesday Interior Minister Álvaro Elizalde announced that the Government had rejected that proposal. In 2007, the Labour code of Chile was amended by adding a 3rd sub-paragraph to Article 35, automatically making September 17 a public holiday when it falls on a Monday, and automatically making September 20 a public holiday when it falls on a Friday. Five years later, in 2012, Chilean member of Parliament, Ricardo Rincón (DC), introduced legislation to further extend the September Fiestas Patrias by making September 17 a non-working public holiday when both the 18th and 19th fall on a weekend (ie. when September 17 is a Friday), as well as January 2 being declared a non-working public holiday, whenever it falls on a Monday. That bill was passed very swiftly, with little opposition, probably as its effects were far away, with the first occurrence of a Monday, January 2, non-working public holiday being in 2017, and the first Friday, September 17, occurring in 2021. Some exceptions to the above 2 laws were declared on occasion, as was the case in 2010, when then Chilean President, Sebastián Piñera, signed into law Law 20.450, which declared Friday and Monday, September 17 and 20, 2010, as additional public holidays.
Chilean Government Rules-Out September 20 Public Holiday Tramitación de proyectos (Congreso Nacional de Chile) Chilean Finance Minister, Nicolás Grau, has flatly ruled-out the recent initiative by member of Parliament, Camila Musante (Ind.-PPD), to declare Saturday, September 20, 2025, a public holiday, stating that "We don't believe there's enough time to hold the discussion". The measure was intended to provide relief to workers who would not be able to enjoy an extended long weekend , despite the public holidays on Thursday and Friday, September 18 and 19, 2025. In the middle of last month, Camila Musante had similarly introduced a bill to declare Wednesday, September 17, 2025, as a one-off public holiday thereby extending this year's fiestas patrias to 5 days ("The increased demand in the tourism and services sectors could generate temporary jobs in hospitality, commerce, and other industries to meet the increased influx of people"), but on Wednesday Interior Minister Álvaro Elizalde announced that the Government had rejected that proposal. In 2007, the Labour code of Chile was amended by adding a 3rd sub-paragraph to Article 35, automatically making September 17 a public holiday when it falls on a Monday, and automatically making September 20 a public holiday when it falls on a Friday. Five years later, in 2012, Chilean member of Parliament, Ricardo Rincón (DC), introduced legislation to further extend the September Fiestas Patrias by making September 17 a non-working public holiday when both the 18th and 19th fall on a weekend (ie. when September 17 is a Friday), as well as January 2 being declared a non-working public holiday, whenever it falls on a Monday. That bill was passed very swiftly, with little opposition, probably as its effects were far away, with the first occurrence of a Monday, January 2, non-working public holiday being in 2017, and the first Friday, September 17, occurring in 2021. Some exceptions to the above 2 laws were declared on occasion, as was the case in 2010, when then Chilean President, Sebastián Piñera, signed into law Law 20.450, which declared Friday and Monday, September 17 and 20, 2010, as additional public holidays.
Czech Republic 2026 Public Holidays Announced Czech National Bank (Prag) The central bank of the Czech Republic, the Czech National Bank, has announced its annual list of bank holidays and public holidays for the calendar year 2026, based on the current legislation regulating non-working public holidays in the Czech Republic. As per the aforementioned annual announcement, "There are 13 bank holidays in the Czech Republic. Except for Good Friday and Easter Monday, the dates of the holidays are fixed. The sliding holiday concept is not applied, i.e. when a holiday falls on a Saturday/Sunday, the following Monday is a normal business day.".
Czech Republic 2026 Public Holidays Announced Czech National Bank (Prag) The central bank of the Czech Republic, the Czech National Bank, has announced its annual list of bank holidays and public holidays for the calendar year 2026, based on the current legislation regulating non-working public holidays in the Czech Republic. As per the aforementioned annual announcement, "There are 13 bank holidays in the Czech Republic. Except for Good Friday and Easter Monday, the dates of the holidays are fixed. The sliding holiday concept is not applied, i.e. when a holiday falls on a Saturday/Sunday, the following Monday is a normal business day.".
Mexico Considering National Public Holiday For 2026 FIFA World Cup Diario Oficial de la Federación (Ciudad de México) The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, has announced that her administration was considering declaring a national public holiday for the opening of the 2026 World Cup, on Thursday, June 11, 2026. At her press conference, President Sheinbaum stated that the intention was for the event to go beyond a sporting spectacle, but rather to be enjoyed as a national celebration and that a decision will be taken in the coming days. Recall that, earlier this week, the Mayor of Mexico City (CDMX), Clara Bruga, announced that Thursday, June 11, 2026, the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be held at the Azteca Stadium, would be a one-off public holiday in Mexico City ("On that day, which will be very important, we will have a guarantee that the population can, in this case, have that day to enjoy the World Cup").
Mexico Considering National Public Holiday For 2026 FIFA World Cup Diario Oficial de la Federación (Ciudad de México) The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, has announced that her administration was considering declaring a national public holiday for the opening of the 2026 World Cup, on Thursday, June 11, 2026. At her press conference, President Sheinbaum stated that the intention was for the event to go beyond a sporting spectacle, but rather to be enjoyed as a national celebration and that a decision will be taken in the coming days. Recall that, earlier this week, the Mayor of Mexico City (CDMX), Clara Bruga, announced that Thursday, June 11, 2026, the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be held at the Azteca Stadium, would be a one-off public holiday in Mexico City ("On that day, which will be very important, we will have a guarantee that the population can, in this case, have that day to enjoy the World Cup").
Pakistan Declares September 6 Bank Holiday The State Bank of Pakistan (Karachi) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued the BPRD Circular Letter No. 19 of 2025 announcing that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), allied offices and public and private sector financial institutions "will remain closed on Saturday, September 6, 2025 (i.e. 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, 1447 A.H.) on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa-Sallam)". Today's announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan, of a bank holiday on Saturday, September 6, 2025, is in line with last week's announcement by the Federal Government of Pakistan that the upcoming Eid Milad-un-Nabi (the Prophet's Birthday) would be celebrated on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Pakistan Declares September 6 Bank Holiday The State Bank of Pakistan (Karachi) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued the BPRD Circular Letter No. 19 of 2025 announcing that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), allied offices and public and private sector financial institutions "will remain closed on Saturday, September 6, 2025 (i.e. 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, 1447 A.H.) on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa-Sallam)". Today's announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan, of a bank holiday on Saturday, September 6, 2025, is in line with last week's announcement by the Federal Government of Pakistan that the upcoming Eid Milad-un-Nabi (the Prophet's Birthday) would be celebrated on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Paraguay Declares Public Holiday For World Cup Qualification Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN) Late last night, local time, Paraguay's President, Santiago Peña, signed the decree No.4522 declaring a one-off public holiday on Friday, September 5, 2025, following the National Team's qualification for the 2026 World Cup ("Declárase Feriado Nacional el día viernes 5 de setiembre de 2025 para conmemorar la histórica clasificación de la Selección paraguaya (la Albirroja) a la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026, de conformidad con el exordio de este Decreto"). The declaration of this one-off public holiday was made possible by the recent 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. Last weekend, President Peña had announced that he was considering the possibility of declaring Friday, September 5, 2025, as a one-off public holiday if Paraguay qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 16-year absence ("The holiday law hasn't been enacted yet, but we might have a surprise on Friday. We shouldn't celebrate prematurely, but if Paraguay returns to the World Cup after so much, I think it's worth it for everyone to celebrate"). Another of such possible one-off public holidays could occur in 2027, the year in which the bicentennial of the birth of Marshal Francisco Solano López, a national hero, is celebrated.
Paraguay Declares Public Holiday For World Cup Qualification Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN) Late last night, local time, Paraguay's President, Santiago Peña, signed the decree No.4522 declaring a one-off public holiday on Friday, September 5, 2025, following the National Team's qualification for the 2026 World Cup ("Declárase Feriado Nacional el día viernes 5 de setiembre de 2025 para conmemorar la histórica clasificación de la Selección paraguaya (la Albirroja) a la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026, de conformidad con el exordio de este Decreto"). The declaration of this one-off public holiday was made possible by the recent 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. Last weekend, President Peña had announced that he was considering the possibility of declaring Friday, September 5, 2025, as a one-off public holiday if Paraguay qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 16-year absence ("The holiday law hasn't been enacted yet, but we might have a surprise on Friday. We shouldn't celebrate prematurely, but if Paraguay returns to the World Cup after so much, I think it's worth it for everyone to celebrate"). Another of such possible one-off public holidays could occur in 2027, the year in which the bicentennial of the birth of Marshal Francisco Solano López, a national hero, is celebrated.
Ceuta Approves 2026 Public Holidays Boletín Oficial de la Ciudad de Ceuta (BOCCE) The Plenary Session of the Assembly of Spain's autonomous region of Ceuta (Ciudad Autónoma de Ceuta) has approved the extended and final version of its list of public holidays for the upcoming calendar year 2026. Early last week, Ceuta's Governing Council had already announced the regional public holidays to be observed in Ceuta in 2026, leaving open the selection of the 2 municipal public holidays for Ceuta in 2026, as Ceuta is both a municipality and a region. The regional public holidays that will be observed in Ceute in 2026 are; May 27 (Feast of the Sacrifice), August 5 (Our Lady of Africa) and September 2 (Ceuta Day). At that time, Ceuta's Minister of the Presidency and Government, Alberto Gaitán, had proposed that these 2 municipal public holidays in 2026 be June 13 (Saint Anthony's Day) and the End of Ramadan, and this was approved today, with only 5 votes against. The end of Ramadan and the Feast of Sacrifice have been regional public holidays in Ceuta since 2022. In neighboring Melilla, the Feast of the Sacrifice has been a regional public holiday since 2017, when the feast of Saint Joseph was replaced by Feast of the Sacrifice as a regional public holiday.
Ceuta Approves 2026 Public Holidays Boletín Oficial de la Ciudad de Ceuta (BOCCE) The Plenary Session of the Assembly of Spain's autonomous region of Ceuta (Ciudad Autónoma de Ceuta) has approved the extended and final version of its list of public holidays for the upcoming calendar year 2026. Early last week, Ceuta's Governing Council had already announced the regional public holidays to be observed in Ceuta in 2026, leaving open the selection of the 2 municipal public holidays for Ceuta in 2026, as Ceuta is both a municipality and a region. The regional public holidays that will be observed in Ceute in 2026 are; May 27 (Feast of the Sacrifice), August 5 (Our Lady of Africa) and September 2 (Ceuta Day). At that time, Ceuta's Minister of the Presidency and Government, Alberto Gaitán, had proposed that these 2 municipal public holidays in 2026 be June 13 (Saint Anthony's Day) and the End of Ramadan, and this was approved today, with only 5 votes against. The end of Ramadan and the Feast of Sacrifice have been regional public holidays in Ceuta since 2022. In neighboring Melilla, the Feast of the Sacrifice has been a regional public holiday since 2017, when the feast of Saint Joseph was replaced by Feast of the Sacrifice as a regional public holiday.
Comoros Declare September 6 Public Holiday For Prophet's Birthday Présidence de l'Union des Comores (Moroni) The Comoros Council of Ministers, headed by president Azali Assoumani, has issued the Décret N°25-088/PR du 04 septembre 2025 portant journée chômée et payée, declaring Saturday, September 6, 2025 as a nationwide public holiday (presumably on account of the upcoming Prophet's Birthday, although the decree does not specify any reason for the public holiday). As per the aforementioned decree, "La journée du samedi 06 septembre 2025 est déclarée chômée et payée sur l’ensemble du territoire national".
Comoros Declare September 6 Public Holiday For Prophet's Birthday Présidence de l'Union des Comores (Moroni) The Comoros Council of Ministers, headed by president Azali Assoumani, has issued the Décret N°25-088/PR du 04 septembre 2025 portant journée chômée et payée, declaring Saturday, September 6, 2025 as a nationwide public holiday (presumably on account of the upcoming Prophet's Birthday, although the decree does not specify any reason for the public holiday). As per the aforementioned decree, "La journée du samedi 06 septembre 2025 est déclarée chômée et payée sur l’ensemble du territoire national".
Guinea Conakry Declares September 5 Maouloud Public Holiday Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique, Faya François Bourouno, has issued a communique announcing that the date of the upcoming Prophet's Birthday (Maouloud) public holiday would be Friday, September 5, 2025. The aforementioned communique bases itself on the decree D/ 2022/ 0526/ PRG/ CNRD/ SGG of October 2, 2022, revamping the list of annual public holidays in Guinea Conakry, as had been established in the decree D/250/PRG/SGG of August 1st, 1995.
Guinea Conakry Declares September 5 Maouloud Public Holiday Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique, Faya François Bourouno, has issued a communique announcing that the date of the upcoming Prophet's Birthday (Maouloud) public holiday would be Friday, September 5, 2025. The aforementioned communique bases itself on the decree D/ 2022/ 0526/ PRG/ CNRD/ SGG of October 2, 2022, revamping the list of annual public holidays in Guinea Conakry, as had been established in the decree D/250/PRG/SGG of August 1st, 1995.
Madhesh Province Declares Mohammad Jayanti Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Secretary at the Ministry of Home, Communications and Law of the Government of the Madhesh Province of Nepal, Bimal Prasad Baral, has issued a press release announcing that tomorrow would be a public holiday in observance of Mohammad Jayanti (the Prophet's Birthday). In early March 2023, the Nepalese federal government cabinet decided that provincial governments could add up to six public holidays a year to the national list of Nepalese public holidays released by the federal government, with the Federal Ministry of Home Affairs deciding the regional public holidays to be observed in the Kathmandu valley.
Madhesh Province Declares Mohammad Jayanti Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Secretary at the Ministry of Home, Communications and Law of the Government of the Madhesh Province of Nepal, Bimal Prasad Baral, has issued a press release announcing that tomorrow would be a public holiday in observance of Mohammad Jayanti (the Prophet's Birthday). In early March 2023, the Nepalese federal government cabinet decided that provincial governments could add up to six public holidays a year to the national list of Nepalese public holidays released by the federal government, with the Federal Ministry of Home Affairs deciding the regional public holidays to be observed in the Kathmandu valley.
Bougainville Declares September 5 Public Sector Holiday Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) The Office of the Chief Secretary of the Autonomous Bougainville Government of Papua New Guinea has announced that all public servants in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville will have Friday, September 5, 2025, off to participate in the rescheduled ABG General Election polling (the official Polling Day had been moved from Thursday, September 4, to Friday, September 5). In it circular, the Bougainville Government strongly advised the private sector to release their employees for a sufficient period to allow them to cast their votes on Friday, despite it not being a declared a public holiday for the private sector.
Bougainville Declares September 5 Public Sector Holiday Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) The Office of the Chief Secretary of the Autonomous Bougainville Government of Papua New Guinea has announced that all public servants in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville will have Friday, September 5, 2025, off to participate in the rescheduled ABG General Election polling (the official Polling Day had been moved from Thursday, September 4, to Friday, September 5). In it circular, the Bougainville Government strongly advised the private sector to release their employees for a sufficient period to allow them to cast their votes on Friday, despite it not being a declared a public holiday for the private sector.
Philippines 2026 Public Holidays Announced Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (Manila) Philippines' President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has issued Proclamation No.1006, signed by Malacañang Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, which lists the annual special and regular non-working public holidays in the Philippines for the upcoming calendar year 2026. As usual, the aforementioned proclamation kicks the can down the road as regards Muslim public holidays, "The proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha shall 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". And the EDSA public holiday, once again, falls victim to the decades-long feud between the Aquino and Marcos political dynasties, and is declared a working day in 2026.
Philippines 2026 Public Holidays Announced Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (Manila) Philippines' President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has issued Proclamation No.1006, signed by Malacañang Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, which lists the annual special and regular non-working public holidays in the Philippines for the upcoming calendar year 2026. As usual, the aforementioned proclamation kicks the can down the road as regards Muslim public holidays, "The proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha shall 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". And the EDSA public holiday, once again, falls victim to the decades-long feud between the Aquino and Marcos political dynasties, and is declared a working day in 2026.
Sarawak Gazettes September 15 Public Holiday Bernama News Agency (Kuching) The Government of the Malaysian State of Sarawak has published a government gazette declaring Monday, September 15, 2025, as an additional 2025 public holiday in Sarawak, in line with last July's declaration by Malaysia's Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, that Monday, September 15, 2025, would be designated as an additional public holiday in conjunction with this year’s, September 16, Malaysia Day celebrations. As per today's gazette entry, "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 5 of the Public Holidays Ordinance, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri appoints the 15th day of September 2025 to be observed as a public holiday in Sarawak, in addition to the days mentioned in the First Schedule of the Ordinance". Recall that, yesterday, we had reported that according to sources in Cabinet, the Government of Sarawak was set to soon publish a government gazette declaring Monday, September 15, 2025, as an additional 2025 public holiday in Sarawak. The need for Sarawak to re-declare the September 15 public holiday already declared at the federal level is due to the peculiarities of Malaysia's public holidays legislation, even in the case of national public holidays declarations, the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak must officially declare these national public holidays separately (Sabah gazetted the September 15 public holiday on August 21).
Sarawak Gazettes September 15 Public Holiday Bernama News Agency (Kuching) The Government of the Malaysian State of Sarawak has published a government gazette declaring Monday, September 15, 2025, as an additional 2025 public holiday in Sarawak, in line with last July's declaration by Malaysia's Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, that Monday, September 15, 2025, would be designated as an additional public holiday in conjunction with this year’s, September 16, Malaysia Day celebrations. As per today's gazette entry, "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 5 of the Public Holidays Ordinance, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri appoints the 15th day of September 2025 to be observed as a public holiday in Sarawak, in addition to the days mentioned in the First Schedule of the Ordinance". Recall that, yesterday, we had reported that according to sources in Cabinet, the Government of Sarawak was set to soon publish a government gazette declaring Monday, September 15, 2025, as an additional 2025 public holiday in Sarawak. The need for Sarawak to re-declare the September 15 public holiday already declared at the federal level is due to the peculiarities of Malaysia's public holidays legislation, even in the case of national public holidays declarations, the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak must officially declare these national public holidays separately (Sabah gazetted the September 15 public holiday on August 21).
