worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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Azerbaijan Announces June 2026 Public Holidays Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers (Baku) The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Azerbaijan has reminded the population of the non-working public holidays in June 2026. These will be National Salvation Day on June 15, and the Day of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on June 26, 2026.
Azerbaijan Announces June 2026 Public Holidays Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers (Baku) The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Azerbaijan has reminded the population of the non-working public holidays in June 2026. These will be National Salvation Day on June 15, and the Day of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on June 26, 2026.
Ecuador Shelves November 18 Public Holiday Agencia de Noticias del Ecuador y Sudamérica (ANDES) Ecuador's National Assembly has shelved the draft reform to the Organic Law of Public Service and the Labor Code which would have declared November 18 a new annual public holiday.
Ecuador Shelves November 18 Public Holiday Agencia de Noticias del Ecuador y Sudamérica (ANDES) Ecuador's National Assembly has shelved the draft reform to the Organic Law of Public Service and the Labor Code which would have declared November 18 a new annual public holiday.
Philippines ASEAN Public Holidays May 6-7-8 Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared May 6 to 8, 2026, as special non-working public holidays in Lapu-Lapu and Cordova, Cebu on account on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.
Philippines ASEAN Public Holidays May 6-7-8 Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared May 6 to 8, 2026, as special non-working public holidays in Lapu-Lapu and Cordova, Cebu on account on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.
Uganda Declares May 12 Presidential Inauguration Public Holiday Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The Ugandan government has declared Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as a mandatory public holiday to facilitate the seventh swearing-in ceremony of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
Uganda Declares May 12 Presidential Inauguration Public Holiday Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The Ugandan government has declared Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as a mandatory public holiday to facilitate the seventh swearing-in ceremony of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
Western Australia Updates 2026 Public Holidays Western Australia Department of Labour Relations and Commerce (Perth) The Government of the State of Western Australia (WA) has released an updated version of its list of 2026 public holidays with the publication of regional public holiday dates in particular inasmuch as some regional areas in WA hold the King’s Birthday public holiday on alternative dates, usually to coincide with a significant date or event for that area. This year the regional King’s Birthday public holiday is on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Western Australia Updates 2026 Public Holidays Western Australia Department of Labour Relations and Commerce (Perth) The Government of the State of Western Australia (WA) has released an updated version of its list of 2026 public holidays with the publication of regional public holiday dates in particular inasmuch as some regional areas in WA hold the King’s Birthday public holiday on alternative dates, usually to coincide with a significant date or event for that area. This year the regional King’s Birthday public holiday is on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Tasmanian Easter Sunday Public Holiday Bill Debates This Week Tasmanian Government Media Releases (Hobart) The Parliament of Australia's State of Tasmania will debate, this week, legislation to make Easter Sunday a public holiday in Tasmania.
Tasmanian Easter Sunday Public Holiday Bill Debates This Week Tasmanian Government Media Releases (Hobart) The Parliament of Australia's State of Tasmania will debate, this week, legislation to make Easter Sunday a public holiday in Tasmania.
Turkey Extends 2026 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Hürriyet Daily News (Istanbul) Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has announced that the upcoming 2026 Qurban Bayram public sector holidays would once again extend for 9 days, from May 23 to May 31, 2026.
Turkey Extends 2026 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Hürriyet Daily News (Istanbul) Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has announced that the upcoming 2026 Qurban Bayram public sector holidays would once again extend for 9 days, from May 23 to May 31, 2026.
Uzbekistan Announces Extended May Public Holidays Uzbek National News Agency (Tashkent) The Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of Uzbekistan has announced a calendar of the expected public holidays for May 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, according to Article 208 of the Labor Code, Monday, May 11, 2026, has been declared a day in lieu public holiday to compensate the annual, May 9, Day of Remembrance and Honors public holiday falling on a Saturday in 2026.
Uzbekistan Announces Extended May Public Holidays Uzbek National News Agency (Tashkent) The Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of Uzbekistan has announced a calendar of the expected public holidays for May 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, according to Article 208 of the Labor Code, Monday, May 11, 2026, has been declared a day in lieu public holiday to compensate the annual, May 9, Day of Remembrance and Honors public holiday falling on a Saturday in 2026.
Russian 2027 Public Holidays Draft ITAR-TASS (Moscow) The Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation has published a draft resolution of the Russian Government proposing a list of official public holidays and bridge holidays in Russia for the upcoming calendar year 2027. As per the aforementioned announcement by the Russian Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Anton Kotyakov, "The Russian government annually postpones weekends that fall on holidays to optimally balance work and rest time. In 2027, thanks to this postponement, there will be five three-day weekends: in February and March, and twice in May and June. There will also be a four-day weekend from November 4 to 7. And the New Year's holidays next year will last 11 days.".
Russian 2027 Public Holidays Draft ITAR-TASS (Moscow) The Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation has published a draft resolution of the Russian Government proposing a list of official public holidays and bridge holidays in Russia for the upcoming calendar year 2027. As per the aforementioned announcement by the Russian Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Anton Kotyakov, "The Russian government annually postpones weekends that fall on holidays to optimally balance work and rest time. In 2027, thanks to this postponement, there will be five three-day weekends: in February and March, and twice in May and June. There will also be a four-day weekend from November 4 to 7. And the New Year's holidays next year will last 11 days.".
Sabah Amends Public Holidays Legislation Bernama News Agency (Kota Kinabalu) The Legislative Assembly of Malaysia's State of Sabah has passed the Holidays (Amendment) Enactment 2026 to formalize the legal context of replacement public holidays when they overlap with existing holidays. Tabled by Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Joniston Bangkuai, the Bill was approved without amendment and mandates that if a replacement holiday falls on a day that is already a public holiday, the next day will be observed instead, as will happen at the end of May and beginning of June, 2026.
Sabah Amends Public Holidays Legislation Bernama News Agency (Kota Kinabalu) The Legislative Assembly of Malaysia's State of Sabah has passed the Holidays (Amendment) Enactment 2026 to formalize the legal context of replacement public holidays when they overlap with existing holidays. Tabled by Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Joniston Bangkuai, the Bill was approved without amendment and mandates that if a replacement holiday falls on a day that is already a public holiday, the next day will be observed instead, as will happen at the end of May and beginning of June, 2026.
Yemen Moves Labour Day Public Holiday Again Yemen News Agency (SABA) Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Insurance has announced granting next Sunday, May 3, 2026, as an official public holiday for all employees of public service units in central and local authorities, in place of the International Labor Day holiday, in accordance with the Law on Holidays and Official Vacations.
Yemen Moves Labour Day Public Holiday Again Yemen News Agency (SABA) Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Insurance has announced granting next Sunday, May 3, 2026, as an official public holiday for all employees of public service units in central and local authorities, in place of the International Labor Day holiday, in accordance with the Law on Holidays and Official Vacations.
Zambia To Cancel Day In Lieu Public Holidays Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (Lusaka) The Government of Zambia has introduced into Parliament the Public Holidays (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (N.A.B 76/2026) to end the automatic declaration of a public holiday on the Monday that follows a fixed-date public holiday falling on a Sunday, as per the Public Holidays Act of 1990 (Act 26 of 1990). The aforementioned bill, to be presented in Parliament by Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, is scheduled for debate in the coming fortnight.
Zambia To Cancel Day In Lieu Public Holidays Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (Lusaka) The Government of Zambia has introduced into Parliament the Public Holidays (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (N.A.B 76/2026) to end the automatic declaration of a public holiday on the Monday that follows a fixed-date public holiday falling on a Sunday, as per the Public Holidays Act of 1990 (Act 26 of 1990). The aforementioned bill, to be presented in Parliament by Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, is scheduled for debate in the coming fortnight.
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