Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Bangladesh
- Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Gazettes November 7 And Durga Puja Holiday Changes
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
Bangladesh’s Ministry of Public Administration has issued gazette notifications formalizing the Cabinet’s October 5, 2026, decisions to restore November 7 as an annual general public holiday for National Revolution and Solidarity Day and extend the upcoming Durga Puja holidays.
The Durga Puja notification adds Thursday, October 22, to the previously scheduled holidays on October 20–21, producing a five-day break through Saturday, October 24.
Government, semi-government, autonomous, semi-autonomous and private offices will instead remain open on Saturday, October 17.
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Bangladesh Gazettes November 7 And Durga Puja Holiday Changes
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
Bangladesh’s Ministry of Public Administration has issued gazette notifications formalizing the Cabinet’s October 5, 2026, decisions to restore November 7 as an annual general public holiday for National Revolution and Solidarity Day and extend the upcoming Durga Puja holidays.
The Durga Puja notification adds Thursday, October 22, to the previously scheduled holidays on October 20–21, producing a five-day break through Saturday, October 24.
Government, semi-government, autonomous, semi-autonomous and private offices will instead remain open on Saturday, October 17.
- Bulgaria
- Bulgaria
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Bulgarian Committee Rejects Proposed National Reconciliation Holiday
Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria (Sofia)
Bulgaria’s parliamentary Committee on Labour, Demographic and Social Policy has rejected, on first reading, proposed Labour Code amendments establishing a National Reconciliation Day as an official holiday.
The proposal would have placed the observance on the second Sunday after Orthodox Pentecost each year.
The bill, submitted by Kostadin Kostadinov and other MPs, received six votes in favour and eleven against, with no abstentions.
Minister Natalia Efremova had stated that her Ministry of Labour and Social Policy opposed the proposed holiday.
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Bulgarian Committee Rejects Proposed National Reconciliation Holiday
Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria (Sofia)
Bulgaria’s parliamentary Committee on Labour, Demographic and Social Policy has rejected, on first reading, proposed Labour Code amendments establishing a National Reconciliation Day as an official holiday.
The proposal would have placed the observance on the second Sunday after Orthodox Pentecost each year.
The bill, submitted by Kostadin Kostadinov and other MPs, received six votes in favour and eleven against, with no abstentions.
Minister Natalia Efremova had stated that her Ministry of Labour and Social Policy opposed the proposed holiday.
- Jammu and Kashmir (JK)
- Jammu and Kashmir (JK)
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Kashmir Moves October Urs Public Holiday
Government of Jammu and Kashmir (Srinigar)
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued Government Order 1614-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated October 7, 2026, moving the provincial holiday for the Urs of Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din Sahib from Thursday, October 8, to Friday, October 9, 2026.
As per the aforementioned Government Order, "In partial modification of Government Order No. 1894-JK(GAD) of 2025 dated 12.12.2025, it is hereby ordered that the provincial holiday (Kashmir Province only) on account of “Urs Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din Sahib”, shall now be observed on 09.10.2026 (Friday) instead of 08.10.2026 (Thursday).".
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Kashmir Moves October Urs Public Holiday
Government of Jammu and Kashmir (Srinigar)
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued Government Order 1614-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated October 7, 2026, moving the provincial holiday for the Urs of Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din Sahib from Thursday, October 8, to Friday, October 9, 2026.
As per the aforementioned Government Order, "In partial modification of Government Order No. 1894-JK(GAD) of 2025 dated 12.12.2025, it is hereby ordered that the provincial holiday (Kashmir Province only) on account of “Urs Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din Sahib”, shall now be observed on 09.10.2026 (Friday) instead of 08.10.2026 (Thursday).".
- Nepal
- Nepal
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Karnali Province Declares October 8 Jumla Public Holiday
Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu)
The Provincial Secretary at the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of Nepal's Karnali Province, Laxmi Kumar BK, has announced that the provincial government had declared an annual public holiday on the day of Krishna Trayodashi in the month of Asoj throughout the Jumla district.
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Karnali Province Declares October 8 Jumla Public Holiday
Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu)
The Provincial Secretary at the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of Nepal's Karnali Province, Laxmi Kumar BK, has announced that the provincial government had declared an annual public holiday on the day of Krishna Trayodashi in the month of Asoj throughout the Jumla district.
- Peru
- Peru
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Peru Deputies Exclude Public Holiday Reform From Delegated Powers
Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
Late last night, after several hours of debate, Peru’s Chamber of Deputies finally approved a substitute text for the request that legislative powers be approved for delegation to the Executive Branch.
The substitute text excludes changes to the public holiday regime from the legislative powers approved for delegation to the Executive Branch.
The government had sought authority to move certain holidays falling from Tuesday to Friday to the nearest Monday, beginning in 2027.
The decision leaves existing holiday dates unchanged. The proposal could still be considered by the Senate or submitted through a separate bill, with a minority opinion recommending discussion through the ordinary legislative procedure.
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Peru Deputies Exclude Public Holiday Reform From Delegated Powers
Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
Late last night, after several hours of debate, Peru’s Chamber of Deputies finally approved a substitute text for the request that legislative powers be approved for delegation to the Executive Branch.
The substitute text excludes changes to the public holiday regime from the legislative powers approved for delegation to the Executive Branch.
The government had sought authority to move certain holidays falling from Tuesday to Friday to the nearest Monday, beginning in 2027.
The decision leaves existing holiday dates unchanged. The proposal could still be considered by the Senate or submitted through a separate bill, with a minority opinion recommending discussion through the ordinary legislative procedure.
- Philippines
- Philippines
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Philippines Declares Ten Local Public Holidays
Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (Manila)
The Philippine government has issued ten proclamations declaring local special non-working days between October 7 and October 29, 2026. The holidays apply to seven municipalities and three cities and commemorate founding anniversaries, local festivals and historical events.
The aforementioned Proclamations 1466-1475 were signed by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, by authority of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and are meant to give residents full opportunity to participate in the respective celebrations and commemorative activities.
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Philippines Declares Ten Local Public Holidays
Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (Manila)
The Philippine government has issued ten proclamations declaring local special non-working days between October 7 and October 29, 2026. The holidays apply to seven municipalities and three cities and commemorate founding anniversaries, local festivals and historical events.
The aforementioned Proclamations 1466-1475 were signed by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, by authority of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and are meant to give residents full opportunity to participate in the respective celebrations and commemorative activities.
- Taiwan
- Taiwan
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Taiwan Clarifies October National Day Substitute Holiday
Taiwan Central Personnel Administration (Taipei)
Taiwan’s Ministry of Labour has clarified the treatment of the National Day holiday falling on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Workers whose normal schedule runs from Monday to Friday may receive their substitute holiday on Friday, October 9, forming a three-day break from October 9 to 11.
Under Articles 37 and 39 of the Labour Standards Act, a statutory holiday coinciding with a worker’s rest day or regular weekly holiday must be replaced by a holiday on another working day. The substitute retains statutory-holiday status, including the applicable pay requirements.
The ministry stressed that substitute dates can differ according to individual work schedules. Any agreed transfer of a statutory holiday requires the individual worker’s consent and must preserve the worker’s holiday entitlement.
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Taiwan Clarifies October National Day Substitute Holiday
Taiwan Central Personnel Administration (Taipei)
Taiwan’s Ministry of Labour has clarified the treatment of the National Day holiday falling on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Workers whose normal schedule runs from Monday to Friday may receive their substitute holiday on Friday, October 9, forming a three-day break from October 9 to 11.
Under Articles 37 and 39 of the Labour Standards Act, a statutory holiday coinciding with a worker’s rest day or regular weekly holiday must be replaced by a holiday on another working day. The substitute retains statutory-holiday status, including the applicable pay requirements.
The ministry stressed that substitute dates can differ according to individual work schedules. Any agreed transfer of a statutory holiday requires the individual worker’s consent and must preserve the worker’s holiday entitlement.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Brazil
- Brazil
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São Paulo And Mato Grosso Do Sul Move Civil Service Holiday
Ministério do Planejamento Orçamento e Gestão (Brasilia)
The governor of the Brazilian State of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, has issued Decree No. 70.925 of October 2, published on October 5, 2026, moving the state civil service ponto facultativo from Wednesday, October 28, to Friday, October 30. October 28 will consequently be a normal working day in the state offices concerned.
The government of the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso do Sul has similarly transferred its civil service closure to October 30 through a decree published on October 6, 2026. The measure covers the state executive’s direct administration, autarchies and foundations, with essential services maintained.
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São Paulo And Mato Grosso Do Sul Move Civil Service Holiday
Ministério do Planejamento Orçamento e Gestão (Brasilia)
The governor of the Brazilian State of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, has issued Decree No. 70.925 of October 2, published on October 5, 2026, moving the state civil service ponto facultativo from Wednesday, October 28, to Friday, October 30. October 28 will consequently be a normal working day in the state offices concerned.
The government of the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso do Sul has similarly transferred its civil service closure to October 30 through a decree published on October 6, 2026. The measure covers the state executive’s direct administration, autarchies and foundations, with essential services maintained.
- Greece
- Greece
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Greece Considering Local Public Holidays
The Bank of Greece (Athens)
Dodecanese MP Manos Konsolas has submitted a parliamentary intervention to Greece’s Interior Minister proposing the establishment of local public holidays in Kalymnos and Kasos.
The proposed dates are August 29 in Kalymnos, commemorating the Battle of Gerontas, and June 7 in Kasos, commemorating the island’s destruction in 1824.
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Greece Considering Local Public Holidays
The Bank of Greece (Athens)
Dodecanese MP Manos Konsolas has submitted a parliamentary intervention to Greece’s Interior Minister proposing the establishment of local public holidays in Kalymnos and Kasos.
The proposed dates are August 29 in Kalymnos, commemorating the Battle of Gerontas, and June 7 in Kasos, commemorating the island’s destruction in 1824.
- Hungary
- Hungary
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Hungary December 24 Public Holiday Referendum Fails Again
Kormányzat Nemzetgazdasági Minisztérium (Budapest)
Hungary’s National Election Commission has determined that the referendum initiative organized by the Trade Employees’ Union to make December 24 an annual public holiday failed to obtain the minimum 100,000 supporting signatures.
The aforementioned decision is independent of last month's bill which also proposes to establish December 24 as an annual non-working public holiday, but unlike earlier proposals, Labour Code, Bill T/714 takes a broader approach by simultaneously amending eight separate pieces of legislation, including the Trade Act, Civil Service Act, Government Administration Act and other statutes governing specific categories of public-sector and special-status employees.
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Hungary December 24 Public Holiday Referendum Fails Again
Kormányzat Nemzetgazdasági Minisztérium (Budapest)
Hungary’s National Election Commission has determined that the referendum initiative organized by the Trade Employees’ Union to make December 24 an annual public holiday failed to obtain the minimum 100,000 supporting signatures.
The aforementioned decision is independent of last month's bill which also proposes to establish December 24 as an annual non-working public holiday, but unlike earlier proposals, Labour Code, Bill T/714 takes a broader approach by simultaneously amending eight separate pieces of legislation, including the Trade Act, Civil Service Act, Government Administration Act and other statutes governing specific categories of public-sector and special-status employees.
- West Bengal (WB)
- West Bengal (WB)
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West Bengal Call For October 17 Bank Holiday
Government of West Bengal (Kolkata)
The All India Organisation of United Bank Employees’ West Bengal unit has requested that Saturday, October 17, 2026, be declared a bank holiday for Durga Puja, extending to bank employees the holiday already applicable to state government offices.
Considering the special significance of the 2026 Puja calendar and the fact that October 17 has already been declared a holiday for state government establishments, the association has urged the Chief Minister to extend the holiday to the banking and financial-services sector under the Negotiable Instruments (N.I.) Act.
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West Bengal Call For October 17 Bank Holiday
Government of West Bengal (Kolkata)
The All India Organisation of United Bank Employees’ West Bengal unit has requested that Saturday, October 17, 2026, be declared a bank holiday for Durga Puja, extending to bank employees the holiday already applicable to state government offices.
Considering the special significance of the 2026 Puja calendar and the fact that October 17 has already been declared a holiday for state government establishments, the association has urged the Chief Minister to extend the holiday to the banking and financial-services sector under the Negotiable Instruments (N.I.) Act.
Monday, October 5, 2026
- Abkhazia
- Abkhazia
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Abkhazia 2027 Public Holidays Announced
Administration of the President of the Republic of Abkhazia (Sukhumi)
The Prime Minister of Abkhazia, Vladimir Delba, has signed the resolution Об утверждении Производственного календаря на 2027 год approving the production calendar for 2027, including seven transfers of non-working days arising from public holidays falling on weekends.
The approved transfers are January 2 to January 13; January 3 to October 1; May 1 to May 3; May 2 to May 4; May 9 to May 10; May 23 to May 24; and August 28 to August 30, 2027.
The Ministry of Social Welfare and Demographic Policy has also been instructed to submit a proposal establishing the date of Kurban-nykhua at least ten calendar days before the celebration.
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Abkhazia 2027 Public Holidays Announced
Administration of the President of the Republic of Abkhazia (Sukhumi)
The Prime Minister of Abkhazia, Vladimir Delba, has signed the resolution Об утверждении Производственного календаря на 2027 год approving the production calendar for 2027, including seven transfers of non-working days arising from public holidays falling on weekends.
The approved transfers are January 2 to January 13; January 3 to October 1; May 1 to May 3; May 2 to May 4; May 9 to May 10; May 23 to May 24; and August 28 to August 30, 2027.
The Ministry of Social Welfare and Demographic Policy has also been instructed to submit a proposal establishing the date of Kurban-nykhua at least ten calendar days before the celebration.
- Bangladesh
- Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Announces October 22 Public Holiday Compensation
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
Bangladesh’s Cabinet, meeting on October 5, 2026, under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has confirmed the arrangements giving government employees a five-day break for Durga Puja.
Government offices will be closed from October 20 through October 22, followed by the regular Friday and Saturday weekend on October 23–24.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, will instead be a working day to compensate for the additional holiday.
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Bangladesh Announces October 22 Public Holiday Compensation
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
Bangladesh’s Cabinet, meeting on October 5, 2026, under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has confirmed the arrangements giving government employees a five-day break for Durga Puja.
Government offices will be closed from October 20 through October 22, followed by the regular Friday and Saturday weekend on October 23–24.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, will instead be a working day to compensate for the additional holiday.
- Bangladesh
- Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Restores November 7 Public Holiday Again
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
The Cabinet of Bangladesh, chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, declared November 7 a public holiday to observe the National Revolution and Solidarity Day every year.
According to the decision, November 7 will be observed as a Category A day under the Cabinet Division's circular on the observance of national and international days.
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Bangladesh Restores November 7 Public Holiday Again
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
The Cabinet of Bangladesh, chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, declared November 7 a public holiday to observe the National Revolution and Solidarity Day every year.
According to the decision, November 7 will be observed as a Category A day under the Cabinet Division's circular on the observance of national and international days.
- Denmark
- Denmark
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Denmark Schedules Bill To Restore Store Bededag Public Holiday
Beskæftigelses- og Ligestillingsministeriet (Copenhagen)
Denmark’s government has included legislation to restore Store Bededag, or Great Prayer Day, in its legislative program for the 2026–2027 parliamentary session.
The Employment and Equality Ministry scheduled the proposed legislation (Lov om konsekvenserne ved genindførelse af store bededag som helligdag) for February 2027, as part of last June's Political Basis for the Four-Clover Government, and with the stated objective of restoring the public holiday from 2030.
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Denmark Schedules Bill To Restore Store Bededag Public Holiday
Beskæftigelses- og Ligestillingsministeriet (Copenhagen)
Denmark’s government has included legislation to restore Store Bededag, or Great Prayer Day, in its legislative program for the 2026–2027 parliamentary session.
The Employment and Equality Ministry scheduled the proposed legislation (Lov om konsekvenserne ved genindførelse af store bededag som helligdag) for February 2027, as part of last June's Political Basis for the Four-Clover Government, and with the stated objective of restoring the public holiday from 2030.
- Fiji
- Fiji
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Fiji National Referendum Date For December 9
Ministry of Information (Suva)
Fiji's Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, has declared Wednesday, December 9, 2026, as National Referendum Day.
The upcoming referendum will decide whether Fiji should adopt a new Constitution or retain the 2013 Constitution.
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Fiji National Referendum Date For December 9
Ministry of Information (Suva)
Fiji's Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, has declared Wednesday, December 9, 2026, as National Referendum Day.
The upcoming referendum will decide whether Fiji should adopt a new Constitution or retain the 2013 Constitution.
- Fiji
- Fiji
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Fiji Rules-Out October 12 Public Holiday
Ministry of Information (Suva)
Fiji's Defence Minister, Pio Tikoduadua, has announced that the Government would not provide a day in lieu public holiday due to Fiji Day falling on a Saturday in 2026 ("there are no plans to move the public holiday to Friday or Monday").
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Fiji Rules-Out October 12 Public Holiday
Ministry of Information (Suva)
Fiji's Defence Minister, Pio Tikoduadua, has announced that the Government would not provide a day in lieu public holiday due to Fiji Day falling on a Saturday in 2026 ("there are no plans to move the public holiday to Friday or Monday").
- Karnataka (KA)
- Karnataka (KA)
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Karnataka Moves Valmiki Jayanti Public Holiday
Government of Karnataka (Bengaluru)
The Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms of India's state of Karnataka has revised the date of the 2026 Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti public holiday, moving it from Sunday, October 25, to Monday, October 26, 2026.
The notification, issued under the authority of the Governor, aligns the holiday with the Shige Hunnime full-moon day, and it applies to the state’s general holiday calendar and to banks under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
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Karnataka Moves Valmiki Jayanti Public Holiday
Government of Karnataka (Bengaluru)
The Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms of India's state of Karnataka has revised the date of the 2026 Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti public holiday, moving it from Sunday, October 25, to Monday, October 26, 2026.
The notification, issued under the authority of the Governor, aligns the holiday with the Shige Hunnime full-moon day, and it applies to the state’s general holiday calendar and to banks under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
- Macedonia
- Macedonia
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Macedonian Call To End Substitute Public Holidays
Ministry of Labour and Social Policy of the Republic of Macedonia (Skopje)
The Economic Chamber of North Macedonia has proposed amendments to the country’s public holidays arrangements, including an end to the practice of observing a day in lieu public holiday on Monday when a public holiday falls on Sunday.
The proposal, which the Chamber intends to present its proposals to the Ministry of Economy and Labour, would retain the eleven holidays applying to all citizens and allow employees to select two additional religious or community holidays through their employment contracts.
This would establish a maximum of thirteen non-working holidays under the proposed system.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia has opposed the proposal, describing it as a reduction in workers’ rights.
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Macedonian Call To End Substitute Public Holidays
Ministry of Labour and Social Policy of the Republic of Macedonia (Skopje)
The Economic Chamber of North Macedonia has proposed amendments to the country’s public holidays arrangements, including an end to the practice of observing a day in lieu public holiday on Monday when a public holiday falls on Sunday.
The proposal, which the Chamber intends to present its proposals to the Ministry of Economy and Labour, would retain the eleven holidays applying to all citizens and allow employees to select two additional religious or community holidays through their employment contracts.
This would establish a maximum of thirteen non-working holidays under the proposed system.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia has opposed the proposal, describing it as a reduction in workers’ rights.
- Malaysia
- Malaysia
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Malaysia Rules-Out October 6 Football Public Holiday
Laman Web Rasmi Bahagian Kabinet Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Kuala Lumpur)
Malaysia's Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has congratulated the Malaysian National Football Team, Harimau Malaya, on their success in defeating Vietnam, thereby securing third place in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.
But, in the same post he also confirmed that no public holiday would be granted following the success ("No public holiday, yes, including for expatriates working in Malaysia. Tomorrow is work as usual.").
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Malaysia Rules-Out October 6 Football Public Holiday
Laman Web Rasmi Bahagian Kabinet Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Kuala Lumpur)
Malaysia's Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has congratulated the Malaysian National Football Team, Harimau Malaya, on their success in defeating Vietnam, thereby securing third place in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.
But, in the same post he also confirmed that no public holiday would be granted following the success ("No public holiday, yes, including for expatriates working in Malaysia. Tomorrow is work as usual.").
- Meghalaya (ML)
- Meghalaya (ML)
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Meghalaya Moves Durga Puja Public Holidays
Government of Meghalaya (Shillong)
The General Administration Department of the government of India's state of Meghalaya has issued the Corrigendum No. GAA.78/2025/47 which revises the dates of the upcoming Maha Navami and Maha Dashami public holidays.
As per the aforementioned corrigendum, Maha Navami has been moved from Monday, October 19, to Tuesday, October 20, while Maha Dashami has been moved from Tuesday, October 20, to Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
The changes apply to both the general holiday list and the holidays declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
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Meghalaya Moves Durga Puja Public Holidays
Government of Meghalaya (Shillong)
The General Administration Department of the government of India's state of Meghalaya has issued the Corrigendum No. GAA.78/2025/47 which revises the dates of the upcoming Maha Navami and Maha Dashami public holidays.
As per the aforementioned corrigendum, Maha Navami has been moved from Monday, October 19, to Tuesday, October 20, while Maha Dashami has been moved from Tuesday, October 20, to Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
The changes apply to both the general holiday list and the holidays declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Egypt
- Egypt
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Egypt CBE Declares October 8 Bank Holiday
The Central Bank of Egypt (Cairo)
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced that all banks operating in Egypt will be closed on Thursday, October 8, 2026, for Armed Forces Day, and that banking operations would resume on Sunday morning, October 11, 2026.
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Egypt CBE Declares October 8 Bank Holiday
The Central Bank of Egypt (Cairo)
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced that all banks operating in Egypt will be closed on Thursday, October 8, 2026, for Armed Forces Day, and that banking operations would resume on Sunday morning, October 11, 2026.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Belarus
- Belarus
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Belarus Decrees List Of 2027 Public Holidays
The Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus (Minsk)
The Council of Ministers of Belarus has issued the Council of Ministers Resolution No.499 of October 3, 2026, signed by the Prime Minister of Belarus Alexander Turchin, and which expands the annual list of non-working public holidays in Belarus during the upcoming calendar year 2027.
The government press service emphasized that this decision ensures the most balanced duration of work and rest periods.
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Belarus Decrees List Of 2027 Public Holidays
The Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus (Minsk)
The Council of Ministers of Belarus has issued the Council of Ministers Resolution No.499 of October 3, 2026, signed by the Prime Minister of Belarus Alexander Turchin, and which expands the annual list of non-working public holidays in Belarus during the upcoming calendar year 2027.
The government press service emphasized that this decision ensures the most balanced duration of work and rest periods.
- Madagascar
- Madagascar
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Madagascar Expected To Declare October 14 Public Holiday
Filankevitry ny Governemanta (Mahazoarivo)
According to the communications department of Madagascar's Ministry of Public Service, Labor, and Social Laws, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, is expected to be declared a public holiday at the next Council of Ministers meeting, to commemorate the first anniversary of the 2025 military takeover.
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Madagascar Expected To Declare October 14 Public Holiday
Filankevitry ny Governemanta (Mahazoarivo)
According to the communications department of Madagascar's Ministry of Public Service, Labor, and Social Laws, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, is expected to be declared a public holiday at the next Council of Ministers meeting, to commemorate the first anniversary of the 2025 military takeover.
- Vietnam
- Vietnam
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Vietnam Revives July 27 Paid Public Holiday Proposal
Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
Vietnam’s National Assembly Culture and Social Affairs Committee has discussed a new proposal to make July 27, War Invalids and Martyrs Day, an annual public holiday with full salary.
Committee vice-chair Trần Thị Thanh Lam raised the proposal during the committee’s fourth plenary meeting on October 3, 2026.
Deputy Interior Minister Cao Huy said that the proposal required further examination and consultation.
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Vietnam Revives July 27 Paid Public Holiday Proposal
Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
Vietnam’s National Assembly Culture and Social Affairs Committee has discussed a new proposal to make July 27, War Invalids and Martyrs Day, an annual public holiday with full salary.
Committee vice-chair Trần Thị Thanh Lam raised the proposal during the committee’s fourth plenary meeting on October 3, 2026.
Deputy Interior Minister Cao Huy said that the proposal required further examination and consultation.
Friday, October 2, 2026
- Assam (AS)
- Assam (AS)
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Assam Gazettes Durga Puja Public Holiday Extension
Government of Assam (Guwahati)
The General Administration (A) Department of the government of the Indian state of Assam has issued the vide notification No. 852141/1 declaring Saturday, October 17, 2026, an additional public holiday for state-government employees on the occasion of Maha Saptami of Durga Puja.
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Assam Gazettes Durga Puja Public Holiday Extension
Government of Assam (Guwahati)
The General Administration (A) Department of the government of the Indian state of Assam has issued the vide notification No. 852141/1 declaring Saturday, October 17, 2026, an additional public holiday for state-government employees on the occasion of Maha Saptami of Durga Puja.
- Belgium
- Belgium
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Flanders Proposes Removing Two Government Holidays
De Standaard (Antwerp)
The Flemish government is proposing to remove two additional paid holidays for its personnel from 2027; All Souls’ Day on November 2 and King’s Day on November 15.
The proposed change concerns Flemish government staff, rather than Belgium’s statutory public holidays generally, and the measure remains subject to labour negotiations.
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Flanders Proposes Removing Two Government Holidays
De Standaard (Antwerp)
The Flemish government is proposing to remove two additional paid holidays for its personnel from 2027; All Souls’ Day on November 2 and King’s Day on November 15.
The proposed change concerns Flemish government staff, rather than Belgium’s statutory public holidays generally, and the measure remains subject to labour negotiations.
- Mauritius
- Mauritius
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Mauritius Extends Divali Public Holiday
Prime Minister's Office (Port-Louis)
The Prime Minister’s Office of Mauritius has announced that Monday, November 9, 2026, would be a public holiday, as Divali falls on Sunday, November 8, this year.
As per the aforementioned communiqué "The public is hereby informed that, as the Divali festival falls on Sunday 08 November 2026, Monday 09 November 2026 shall be a Public Holiday pursuant to amendments brought to the Public Holidays Act through the Economic and Financial Measures (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026, which came into force on 13 August 2026.".
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Mauritius Extends Divali Public Holiday
Prime Minister's Office (Port-Louis)
The Prime Minister’s Office of Mauritius has announced that Monday, November 9, 2026, would be a public holiday, as Divali falls on Sunday, November 8, this year.
As per the aforementioned communiqué "The public is hereby informed that, as the Divali festival falls on Sunday 08 November 2026, Monday 09 November 2026 shall be a Public Holiday pursuant to amendments brought to the Public Holidays Act through the Economic and Financial Measures (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026, which came into force on 13 August 2026.".
- Vietnam
- Vietnam
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Vietnam Announces 2027 Public Holidays
Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
The Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Thi Thanh Tra, has issued the document No.10065/VPCP-KGVX settling the dates of Vietnamese public holidays until the summer of 2027.
As per the aforementioned document, "Considering the proposals of the Ministry of Interior in Report No. 10033/TTr-BNV dated September 11, 2026 and Report No. 10137/TTr-BNV dated September 14, 2026 regarding the holiday schedule for Vietnamese Culture Day in 2026, Lunar New Year (Year of the Goat) in 2027, and National Day in 2027, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra agrees with the Ministry of Interior's proposal on the holiday schedules: 7 days for Lunar New Year, 4 days for National Day in 2027, and 1 day for Vietnamese Culture Day in 2026.".
Specifically, the Lunar New Year holiday in 2027 will be from Thursday, February 4th, 2027 (the 28th day of the 12th lunar month of the Year of the Horse) to Wednesday, February 10th, 2027 (the 5th day of the 1st lunar month of the Year of the Goat), and the National Day holiday in 2027 will consist of 4 consecutive days from Thursday, September 2nd, 2027 to Sunday, September 5th, 2027 (including 2 days of the official National Day holiday and 2 regular weekend days).
Finally, civil servants and public employees will have one day off for Vietnamese Culture Day on November 24, 2026.
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Vietnam Announces 2027 Public Holidays
Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
The Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Thi Thanh Tra, has issued the document No.10065/VPCP-KGVX settling the dates of Vietnamese public holidays until the summer of 2027.
As per the aforementioned document, "Considering the proposals of the Ministry of Interior in Report No. 10033/TTr-BNV dated September 11, 2026 and Report No. 10137/TTr-BNV dated September 14, 2026 regarding the holiday schedule for Vietnamese Culture Day in 2026, Lunar New Year (Year of the Goat) in 2027, and National Day in 2027, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra agrees with the Ministry of Interior's proposal on the holiday schedules: 7 days for Lunar New Year, 4 days for National Day in 2027, and 1 day for Vietnamese Culture Day in 2026.".
Specifically, the Lunar New Year holiday in 2027 will be from Thursday, February 4th, 2027 (the 28th day of the 12th lunar month of the Year of the Horse) to Wednesday, February 10th, 2027 (the 5th day of the 1st lunar month of the Year of the Goat), and the National Day holiday in 2027 will consist of 4 consecutive days from Thursday, September 2nd, 2027 to Sunday, September 5th, 2027 (including 2 days of the official National Day holiday and 2 regular weekend days).
Finally, civil servants and public employees will have one day off for Vietnamese Culture Day on November 24, 2026.
