worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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Galicia 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Diario Oficial de Galicia (DOG) The government of Spain's Autonomous Region of Galicia has published, the Decreto 68/2026, de 15 de junio, por el que se determinan las fiestas de la Comunidad Autónoma de Galicia del calendario laboral para el año 2027 (Diario Oficial de Galicia de 2 de julio de 2026), which officially gazettes its recently-approved annual official list of regional public holidays in Galicia for the upcoming calendar year 2027. The aforementioned gazette notification was jointly signed by José González Vázquez, Galicia's Conselleiro de Empleo, Comercio y Emigración and Alfonso Rueda Valenzuela, the region's President.
Galicia 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Diario Oficial de Galicia (DOG) The government of Spain's Autonomous Region of Galicia has published, the Decreto 68/2026, de 15 de junio, por el que se determinan las fiestas de la Comunidad Autónoma de Galicia del calendario laboral para el año 2027 (Diario Oficial de Galicia de 2 de julio de 2026), which officially gazettes its recently-approved annual official list of regional public holidays in Galicia for the upcoming calendar year 2027. The aforementioned gazette notification was jointly signed by José González Vázquez, Galicia's Conselleiro de Empleo, Comercio y Emigración and Alfonso Rueda Valenzuela, the region's President.
Cambodia Suspends Water Festival Again Cabinet of the Prime Minister of Cambodia (Phnom Penh) The Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia, Hun Manet, has announced that, for the second year, this year’s Water Festival celebrations in Phnom Penh would be canceled. As per the Prime Minister's announcement, "the government has decided to cancel the Water Festival celebrations along the Tonle Sap River in front of the Royal Palace, which were scheduled for Nov. 23, 24 and 25". However, as was the case last year, and despite the suspension of the capital festivities, a three-day public holiday remains in effect, as stipulated in the 2026 public holiday Prakas sub-decree No. 216/25 K.B/Br.K.Or.Th.K.
Cambodia Suspends Water Festival Again Cabinet of the Prime Minister of Cambodia (Phnom Penh) The Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia, Hun Manet, has announced that, for the second year, this year’s Water Festival celebrations in Phnom Penh would be canceled. As per the Prime Minister's announcement, "the government has decided to cancel the Water Festival celebrations along the Tonle Sap River in front of the Royal Palace, which were scheduled for Nov. 23, 24 and 25". However, as was the case last year, and despite the suspension of the capital festivities, a three-day public holiday remains in effect, as stipulated in the 2026 public holiday Prakas sub-decree No. 216/25 K.B/Br.K.Or.Th.K.
Ecuador Clartifies Rules For Recent June 26 Public Holiday Agencia de Noticias del Ecuador y Sudamérica (ANDES) Ecuador's Ministry of Labor indicated that last Friday, June 26, was not a national public holiday but a suspension of the ordinary workday that will not be recoverable, meaning that it is not covered by Article 55 of the Ecuadorian Labor Code which specifies that the payment for working on a public holiday corresponds to a 100% surcharge on the value of the ordinary hour. New public holidays can only be created through legislation, and all the Executive can do is to suspend the workday.
Ecuador Clartifies Rules For Recent June 26 Public Holiday Agencia de Noticias del Ecuador y Sudamérica (ANDES) Ecuador's Ministry of Labor indicated that last Friday, June 26, was not a national public holiday but a suspension of the ordinary workday that will not be recoverable, meaning that it is not covered by Article 55 of the Ecuadorian Labor Code which specifies that the payment for working on a public holiday corresponds to a 100% surcharge on the value of the ordinary hour. New public holidays can only be created through legislation, and all the Executive can do is to suspend the workday.
Algerian Electoral Public Holiday July 2nd Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers) The Algerian Directorate General of Public Service and Administrative Reform (DGFPRA) has announced that Thursday, July 2, 2026, the day of the upcoming legislative elections, will be a fully paid, authorized day of leave for all employees nationwide. As per the aforementioned announcement of a one-off public holiday on July 2nd, no salary deductions will be permitted, the measure is universal and allows for no exceptions based on the worker's status or method of remuneration, and this exceptional leave authorization covers the entire day of July 2nd, and not just a few adjusted hours.
Algerian Electoral Public Holiday July 2nd Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers) The Algerian Directorate General of Public Service and Administrative Reform (DGFPRA) has announced that Thursday, July 2, 2026, the day of the upcoming legislative elections, will be a fully paid, authorized day of leave for all employees nationwide. As per the aforementioned announcement of a one-off public holiday on July 2nd, no salary deductions will be permitted, the measure is universal and allows for no exceptions based on the worker's status or method of remuneration, and this exceptional leave authorization covers the entire day of July 2nd, and not just a few adjusted hours.
Canaries Announce 2027 Public Holidays Diario de Avisos (Santa Cruz De Tenerife) The Ministry of Tourism and Employmen of the regional government of Spain's autonomous region of las Islas Canarias, headed by Jéssica del Carmen de León Verdugo, has announced the list of 2027 regional non-working public holidays in the Canaries Islands.
Canaries Announce 2027 Public Holidays Diario de Avisos (Santa Cruz De Tenerife) The Ministry of Tourism and Employmen of the regional government of Spain's autonomous region of las Islas Canarias, headed by Jéssica del Carmen de León Verdugo, has announced the list of 2027 regional non-working public holidays in the Canaries Islands.
Pakistan Announces July 1st Bank Holiday The State Bank of Pakistan (Karachi) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a BPRD Circular Letter announcing that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), allied offices and public and private sector financial institutions "will remain closed for public dealings on 1st July, 2026 (Wednesday), which shall be observed as a bank holiday. All banks / DFIs / MFBs shall, therefore, remain closed for public dealing on the aforementioned date".
Pakistan Announces July 1st Bank Holiday The State Bank of Pakistan (Karachi) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a BPRD Circular Letter announcing that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), allied offices and public and private sector financial institutions "will remain closed for public dealings on 1st July, 2026 (Wednesday), which shall be observed as a bank holiday. All banks / DFIs / MFBs shall, therefore, remain closed for public dealing on the aforementioned date".
Paraguay Declares June 30 World Cup Public Holiday Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN) The President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, has issued Decree No.6280 (Por el cual se declara feriado nacional conforme con las disposiciones de la ley nº 7544/2025 el día martes 30 de junio de 2026 para conmemorar el épico triunfo de la selección) declaring Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as a public holiday on account of the historic qualification of the Paraguayan National Football Team to the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 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 Declares June 30 World Cup Public Holiday Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN) The President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, has issued Decree No.6280 (Por el cual se declara feriado nacional conforme con las disposiciones de la ley nº 7544/2025 el día martes 30 de junio de 2026 para conmemorar el épico triunfo de la selección) declaring Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as a public holiday on account of the historic qualification of the Paraguayan National Football Team to the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 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.
South Korean 2027 Public Holidays Announced Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) The South Korean National Aeronautics and Space Administration has announced the official dates of 2027 South Korean annual non-working public holidays. The highlight of the aforementioned announcement is the 4-day period of holidays for Seollal (설날) and a 3-day period of holidays for Chuseok (추석).
South Korean 2027 Public Holidays Announced Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) The South Korean National Aeronautics and Space Administration has announced the official dates of 2027 South Korean annual non-working public holidays. The highlight of the aforementioned announcement is the 4-day period of holidays for Seollal (설날) and a 3-day period of holidays for Chuseok (추석).
Algeria Declares July 5 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 issued a joint statement announcing that Sunday, July 5, 2026, would be a paid public holiday for the upcoming Independence Day. As per the aforementioned joint announcement, on the occasion of Independence Day, Sunday, July 5th, will be 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, across all sectors and legal statuses, including hourly and daily wage earners.
Algeria Declares July 5 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 issued a joint statement announcing that Sunday, July 5, 2026, would be a paid public holiday for the upcoming Independence Day. As per the aforementioned joint announcement, on the occasion of Independence Day, Sunday, July 5th, will be 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, across all sectors and legal statuses, including hourly and daily wage earners.
Kenya High Court Advocate Delares July 7 Public Holiday Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenyan High Court Advocate, Ndegwa Njiru, has bypassed the Ministry of Interior and unilaterally urged Kenyans to observe July 7, 2026—historically known as Saba Saba Day—as a People’s Public Holiday, urging the workforce to stay home to reflect on civil liberties and democratic accountability. The High Court Advocate's decree bypasses the Public Holidays Act, which exclusively vests the power to gazette national holidays with the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration. Instead, its invoked Articles 1, 2, 3, 10, and 37 of Kenya's 2010 constitution.
Kenya High Court Advocate Delares July 7 Public Holiday Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenyan High Court Advocate, Ndegwa Njiru, has bypassed the Ministry of Interior and unilaterally urged Kenyans to observe July 7, 2026—historically known as Saba Saba Day—as a People’s Public Holiday, urging the workforce to stay home to reflect on civil liberties and democratic accountability. The High Court Advocate's decree bypasses the Public Holidays Act, which exclusively vests the power to gazette national holidays with the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration. Instead, its invoked Articles 1, 2, 3, 10, and 37 of Kenya's 2010 constitution.
Kerala Rules-Out June 29 Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Chief Minister of India's state of Kerala, V. D. Satheesan, appears set to not declare Monday, June 29, 2026, as a public holiday for the annual Champakulam Moolam Boat Race. Chief Minister Satheesan, when questioned in the Kerala Assembly, had said the government would consider the request. But, after taking his seat, thinking that his microphone had been turned off, he is reported to have said that "under no circumstances will it be granted".
Kerala Rules-Out June 29 Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Chief Minister of India's state of Kerala, V. D. Satheesan, appears set to not declare Monday, June 29, 2026, as a public holiday for the annual Champakulam Moolam Boat Race. Chief Minister Satheesan, when questioned in the Kerala Assembly, had said the government would consider the request. But, after taking his seat, thinking that his microphone had been turned off, he is reported to have said that "under no circumstances will it be granted".
Seychelles 2026 Bank Holidays Amended The Central Bank of Seychelles (Victoria) The Central Bank of the Seychelles has released an updated and extended version of its list of the official bank holidays in the Seychelles for the calendar year 2026, in line with last week's Public Holiday (No.2) Order, 2026 signed by the President of the Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, and which declares June 30, 2026, as an additional public holiday in the Seychelles on account of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Independence of the Seychelles.
Seychelles 2026 Bank Holidays Amended The Central Bank of Seychelles (Victoria) The Central Bank of the Seychelles has released an updated and extended version of its list of the official bank holidays in the Seychelles for the calendar year 2026, in line with last week's Public Holiday (No.2) Order, 2026 signed by the President of the Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, and which declares June 30, 2026, as an additional public holiday in the Seychelles on account of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Independence of the Seychelles.
Cayman Islands To Observe National Day of Wellness Public Holiday Gazette Office Cayman Islands Government (Grand Cayman) Cayman Islands legislators have approved without dissent a private member’s motion from independent MP Chris Saunders to declare the second Monday in October as a new annual public holiday for National Day of Wellness. The motion was passed unopposed, but still requires a Cabinet order to move forward.
Cayman Islands To Observe National Day of Wellness Public Holiday Gazette Office Cayman Islands Government (Grand Cayman) Cayman Islands legislators have approved without dissent a private member’s motion from independent MP Chris Saunders to declare the second Monday in October as a new annual public holiday for National Day of Wellness. The motion was passed unopposed, but still requires a Cabinet order to move forward.
DR Congo Declares June 30 Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Ministry of Labor of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has issued the communique n°022/CAB/MIN.ET/ FMM/JTN/06 declaring Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as a public holiday on account of the 66th anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Ministry of Employment and Labour informs the general public and professional organisations of employers and workers in particular that, according to Ordinance No. 23/042 of 30 March 2023 establishing the list of legal holidays in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Friday 1 May 2026, “International Labour Day”, is declared a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
DR Congo Declares June 30 Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Ministry of Labor of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has issued the communique n°022/CAB/MIN.ET/ FMM/JTN/06 declaring Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as a public holiday on account of the 66th anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Ministry of Employment and Labour informs the general public and professional organisations of employers and workers in particular that, according to Ordinance No. 23/042 of 30 March 2023 establishing the list of legal holidays in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Friday 1 May 2026, “International Labour Day”, is declared a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
Egypt CBE Declares July 2nd Bank Holiday The Central Bank of Egypt (Cairo) The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced that all banks operating in the domestic market will suspend operations on Thursday, July 2, in observance of the anniversary of the June 30 Revolution, with bank branches scheduled to resume normal operations and reopen to the public on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Egypt CBE Declares July 2nd Bank Holiday The Central Bank of Egypt (Cairo) The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced that all banks operating in the domestic market will suspend operations on Thursday, July 2, in observance of the anniversary of the June 30 Revolution, with bank branches scheduled to resume normal operations and reopen to the public on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Kazakhstan Rules-Out December 31 Public Holiday Electronic government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) The Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Askarbek Yertayev, has issued a statement ruling-out the possibility of declaring Thursday, December 31, 2026, a one-off public holiday. The Minister recalled that December 31 is one of the most profitable days of the year for entrepreneurs, especially those in retail and that on New Year's Eve Kazakhstanis traditionally go shopping, resulting in high demand at stores and markets, adding that "You can't simply tell one group of employees to take time off while the other group must continue working. Therefore, making December 31st an official holiday is not currently under consideration. Employers can decide to let employees go early.".
Kazakhstan Rules-Out December 31 Public Holiday Electronic government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) The Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Askarbek Yertayev, has issued a statement ruling-out the possibility of declaring Thursday, December 31, 2026, a one-off public holiday. The Minister recalled that December 31 is one of the most profitable days of the year for entrepreneurs, especially those in retail and that on New Year's Eve Kazakhstanis traditionally go shopping, resulting in high demand at stores and markets, adding that "You can't simply tell one group of employees to take time off while the other group must continue working. Therefore, making December 31st an official holiday is not currently under consideration. Employers can decide to let employees go early.".
Venezuela Bank Holiday June 29 Superintendencia de Instituciones del Sector Bancario (Sudeban) The Venezuelan regulatory body for the banking sector, Sudeban (Superintendencia de Instituciones del Sector Bancario) has announced that Monday, June 29, 2026, would be a bank holiday in Venezuela, on account of the upcoming Day of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, 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 Bank Holiday June 29 Superintendencia de Instituciones del Sector Bancario (Sudeban) The Venezuelan regulatory body for the banking sector, Sudeban (Superintendencia de Instituciones del Sector Bancario) has announced that Monday, June 29, 2026, would be a bank holiday in Venezuela, on account of the upcoming Day of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, 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.
Chandigarh Rules-Out Muharram Public Holiday Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) The Administration of the Government of India's Union Territory of Chandigarh has clarified that no public holiday had been declared for Friday, June 26, 2026, on the occasion of Muharram, contrary to viral social media notifications.
Chandigarh Rules-Out Muharram Public Holiday Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) The Administration of the Government of India's Union Territory of Chandigarh has clarified that no public holiday had been declared for Friday, June 26, 2026, on the occasion of Muharram, contrary to viral social media notifications.
Ecuador Declares June 26 Public Holiday Agencia de Noticias del Ecuador y Sudamérica (ANDES) Earlier tonight, Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa Azín, declared tomorrow, Friday, June 26, 2026, as a one-off public holiday, to celebrate the country’s football team reaching the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup with a shock 2-1 win over Germany. As per the aforementioned Executive Decree 431, the workday is officially suspended throughout the national territory, for both the public and private sectors, and this public holiday will not be recoverable.
Ecuador Declares June 26 Public Holiday Agencia de Noticias del Ecuador y Sudamérica (ANDES) Earlier tonight, Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa Azín, declared tomorrow, Friday, June 26, 2026, as a one-off public holiday, to celebrate the country’s football team reaching the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup with a shock 2-1 win over Germany. As per the aforementioned Executive Decree 431, the workday is officially suspended throughout the national territory, for both the public and private sectors, and this public holiday will not be recoverable.
Mali Declares Ashura Public Holiday Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako) Mali's Minister of Labor, Public Service, and Social Dialogue has issued the communiqué No.2026-000012/MTFPDS-SG announcing that Friday, June 26, 2026, is a paid public holiday throughout the national territory, in accordance with Law No.05-040 of July 22, 2005, concerning public holidays. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Minister of Labour, Public Service and Social Dialogue announces: In observance of Ashura—the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Muslim calendar—Friday, June 26, 2026, is a paid public holiday throughout the national territory.".
Mali Declares Ashura Public Holiday Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako) Mali's Minister of Labor, Public Service, and Social Dialogue has issued the communiqué No.2026-000012/MTFPDS-SG announcing that Friday, June 26, 2026, is a paid public holiday throughout the national territory, in accordance with Law No.05-040 of July 22, 2005, concerning public holidays. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Minister of Labour, Public Service and Social Dialogue announces: In observance of Ashura—the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Muslim calendar—Friday, June 26, 2026, is a paid public holiday throughout the national territory.".
Mexico FIFA World Cup Public Holiday June 30 Diario Oficial de la Federación (Ciudad de México) The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, has approved a public sector holiday in Mexico City on June 30, 2026, due to the Mexican National Team's match in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca Stadium, and to reduce the pressure on mobility in the capital during that day.
Mexico FIFA World Cup Public Holiday June 30 Diario Oficial de la Federación (Ciudad de México) The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, has approved a public sector holiday in Mexico City on June 30, 2026, due to the Mexican National Team's match in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca Stadium, and to reduce the pressure on mobility in the capital during that day.
Timor Leste Declares June 26 Public Holiday Press Release Government Of Timor-Leste (Dili) The government of Timor Leste has announced that it had decided to grant an additional day-off public sector holiday on Friday, June 26, 2026, in observance of the funeral ceremonies for former President of the Republic Francisco Guterres Lú Olo (Tolerância de Ponto no dia 26 de junho por ocasião das cerimónias fúnebres do ex-Presidente da República Francisco Guterres “Lú Olo”). As per the aforementioned press release, "Considering that Dr. Francisco Guterres, better known as Lú Olo, former President of the National Parliament and former President of the Republic between 2017 and 2022, passed away on June 21, 2026, in Malaysia, ..., A day off is granted on June 26, 2026, for the entire day".
Timor Leste Declares June 26 Public Holiday Press Release Government Of Timor-Leste (Dili) The government of Timor Leste has announced that it had decided to grant an additional day-off public sector holiday on Friday, June 26, 2026, in observance of the funeral ceremonies for former President of the Republic Francisco Guterres Lú Olo (Tolerância de Ponto no dia 26 de junho por ocasião das cerimónias fúnebres do ex-Presidente da República Francisco Guterres “Lú Olo”). As per the aforementioned press release, "Considering that Dr. Francisco Guterres, better known as Lú Olo, former President of the National Parliament and former President of the Republic between 2017 and 2022, passed away on June 21, 2026, in Malaysia, ..., A day off is granted on June 26, 2026, for the entire day".
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