Worldwide Public Holidays News and Updates

Saturday, August 29, 2026

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• Punjab (PB)
• Punjab (PB)
• Punjab Court Petition Challenges Guru Nanak Public Holiday Date
  Government of Punjab (Chandigarh)
  
  A public-interest petition before the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenges Punjab’s November 24, 2026 Guru Nanak birthday holiday, notified on November 26, 2025, in the vide Notification No. 06/01/2025-2PP3/781.
  
  The petitioner seeks reconsideration in favour of April 15, citing historical and religious evidence. The court has allowed the petitioner to add the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee as a respondent; the next hearing is September 28, 2026.    
• Punjab Court Petition Challenges Guru Nanak Public Holiday Date
  Government of Punjab (Chandigarh)
  
  A public-interest petition before the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenges Punjab’s November 24, 2026 Guru Nanak birthday holiday, notified on November 26, 2025, in the vide Notification No. 06/01/2025-2PP3/781.
  
  The petitioner seeks reconsideration in favour of April 15, citing historical and religious evidence. The court has allowed the petitioner to add the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee as a respondent; the next hearing is September 28, 2026.    

Friday, August 28, 2026

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• Mali
• Mali
• Mali Declares August 31 Paid 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. 2026-000014/MTFPDS-SG announcing that Monday, August 31, 2026, would be a paid public holiday on account of the Prophet's Baptism throughout the national territory, in accordance with Law No.05-040 of July 22, 2005, concerning public holidays.    
• Mali Declares August 31 Paid 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. 2026-000014/MTFPDS-SG announcing that Monday, August 31, 2026, would be a paid public holiday on account of the Prophet's Baptism throughout the national territory, in accordance with Law No.05-040 of July 22, 2005, concerning public holidays.    

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• Mauritius
• Mauritius
• Mauritius 2027 Public Holidays Announced
  Prime Minister's Office (Port-Louis)
  
  Following its meeting, earlier today, the Cabinet of the Government of Mauritius, under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, has released its official annual list of 2027 public holidays ("Cabinet has taken note of the list of Public Holidays for the Year 2027 as follows").    
• Mauritius 2027 Public Holidays Announced
  Prime Minister's Office (Port-Louis)
  
  Following its meeting, earlier today, the Cabinet of the Government of Mauritius, under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, has released its official annual list of 2027 public holidays ("Cabinet has taken note of the list of Public Holidays for the Year 2027 as follows").    

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• Peru
• Peru
• Peru Retains Public Holiday Reform In Legislative Agenda
  Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
  
  The Prime Minister and head of Peru's Council of Ministers (PCM), Luis Galarreta, has announced that the draft request for delegated legislative powers, which will be sent to the Congress of the Republic, has finally been approved.
  
  One of the eight areas in which legislation is being considered is a review of the public holiday schedule.
  
  As per Prime Minister Galarreta the current legislative aim is "to modify the system of non-working holidays, in order to optimize their use to promote productivity, reconcile work and family life and promote tourism", a marked departure from the announced aim of the legislation, back in February 2025, which was to "modify the system of non-working holidays and reduce their number, in order to rationalize their use and promote productivity".    
• Peru Retains Public Holiday Reform In Legislative Agenda
  Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
  
  The Prime Minister and head of Peru's Council of Ministers (PCM), Luis Galarreta, has announced that the draft request for delegated legislative powers, which will be sent to the Congress of the Republic, has finally been approved.
  
  One of the eight areas in which legislation is being considered is a review of the public holiday schedule.
  
  As per Prime Minister Galarreta the current legislative aim is "to modify the system of non-working holidays, in order to optimize their use to promote productivity, reconcile work and family life and promote tourism", a marked departure from the announced aim of the legislation, back in February 2025, which was to "modify the system of non-working holidays and reduce their number, in order to rationalize their use and promote productivity".    

Thursday, August 27, 2026

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• Alberta (AB)
• Alberta (AB)
• Alberta 2028 Public Holidays Announced
  The Government of the Province of Alberta (Victoria)
  
  The Government of the Canadian province of Alberta has updated its official holiday calendar to include the dates of its nine statutory general holidays for 2028. Entitlement to general holiday pay is subject to the province’s employment standards eligibility rules.    
• Alberta 2028 Public Holidays Announced
  The Government of the Province of Alberta (Victoria)
  
  The Government of the Canadian province of Alberta has updated its official holiday calendar to include the dates of its nine statutory general holidays for 2028. Entitlement to general holiday pay is subject to the province’s employment standards eligibility rules.    

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• Cayman Islands
• Cayman Islands
• Cayman Islands Wellness Public Holiday Still Unconfirmed
  Gazette Office Cayman Islands Government (Grand Cayman)
  
  The Cayman Islands Cabinet seems to be dragging its feet on the amendment to the Schedule to the Public Holidays Act, to declare the second Monday in October as a new annual public holiday for National Day of Wellness, and which "could be progressed through Cabinet rather than requiring a further vote in Parliament".
  
  As per government officials interviewed by Cayman News Service (CNS), the proposed change "involves the preparation of a Cabinet Paper, and then Cabinet’s consideration and approval, an associated legal instrument and the subsequent publication in the Gazette, at which point a new public holiday would become official.", without specifying whether or not any of these steps had been performed yet.    
• Cayman Islands Wellness Public Holiday Still Unconfirmed
  Gazette Office Cayman Islands Government (Grand Cayman)
  
  The Cayman Islands Cabinet seems to be dragging its feet on the amendment to the Schedule to the Public Holidays Act, to declare the second Monday in October as a new annual public holiday for National Day of Wellness, and which "could be progressed through Cabinet rather than requiring a further vote in Parliament".
  
  As per government officials interviewed by Cayman News Service (CNS), the proposed change "involves the preparation of a Cabinet Paper, and then Cabinet’s consideration and approval, an associated legal instrument and the subsequent publication in the Gazette, at which point a new public holiday would become official.", without specifying whether or not any of these steps had been performed yet.    

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• Himachal Pradesh (HP)
• Himachal Pradesh (HP)
• Himachal Pradesh Extends Raksha Bandhan Public Holiday
  The official webportal of the Himachal Pradesh Government (Shimla)
  
  The Chief Minister of the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has announced a public holiday on Friday, August 28, 2026, for all government employees on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan this year, as opposed to previous years when only women employees were granted leave.    
• Himachal Pradesh Extends Raksha Bandhan Public Holiday
  The official webportal of the Himachal Pradesh Government (Shimla)
  
  The Chief Minister of the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has announced a public holiday on Friday, August 28, 2026, for all government employees on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan this year, as opposed to previous years when only women employees were granted leave.    

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• South Korea
• South Korea
• South Korean Court Rejects Small-Business Public Holiday Challenge
  Yonhap News Agency (Seoul)
  
  South Korea's Constitutional Court has rejected a constitutional petition that argued that the current Public Officials Act is unconstitutional because it does not guarantee public holidays and alternative holidays as paid holidays for workplaces with fewer than five employees.
  
  As per the Court's decision, "The Public Holidays Act was enacted for the unified operation of holidays and alternative holidays, and the provisions subject to judgment were designed to avoid contradictions and conflicts with the related laws, the Labor Standards Act" adding that "The provisions subject to judgment do not in themselves lead to restrictions on freedom, imposition of obligations, or deprivation of rights or legal status".    
• South Korean Court Rejects Small-Business Public Holiday Challenge
  Yonhap News Agency (Seoul)
  
  South Korea's Constitutional Court has rejected a constitutional petition that argued that the current Public Officials Act is unconstitutional because it does not guarantee public holidays and alternative holidays as paid holidays for workplaces with fewer than five employees.
  
  As per the Court's decision, "The Public Holidays Act was enacted for the unified operation of holidays and alternative holidays, and the provisions subject to judgment were designed to avoid contradictions and conflicts with the related laws, the Labor Standards Act" adding that "The provisions subject to judgment do not in themselves lead to restrictions on freedom, imposition of obligations, or deprivation of rights or legal status".    

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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• Nigeria
• Nigeria
• Kano Declares September 1 Takutaha Public Holiday
  Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja)
  
  The Government of the Nigerian Sate of Kano has issued the Circular No. 7/2026, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Abba Danguguwa, on behalf of the Head of Service, and which declares Tuesday, September 1, 2026, a work-free public holiday to enable residents to observe Takutaha (the Prophet's Baptism), an annual traditional occasion celebrated across the state.    
• Kano Declares September 1 Takutaha Public Holiday
  Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja)
  
  The Government of the Nigerian Sate of Kano has issued the Circular No. 7/2026, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Abba Danguguwa, on behalf of the Head of Service, and which declares Tuesday, September 1, 2026, a work-free public holiday to enable residents to observe Takutaha (the Prophet's Baptism), an annual traditional occasion celebrated across the state.    

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• Paraguay
• Paraguay
• Paraguay Senate Drops Evangelical Public Holiday Proposal
  Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN)
  
  Paraguay's Senate has approved, with modifications, and sent to the Chamber of Deputies the bill to create a National Day of the Evangelical Church in Paraguay.
  
  The date of the holiday was changed from October 31 to the last Sunday of October and would be neither a public holiday nor a school holiday.    
• Paraguay Senate Drops Evangelical Public Holiday Proposal
  Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN)
  
  Paraguay's Senate has approved, with modifications, and sent to the Chamber of Deputies the bill to create a National Day of the Evangelical Church in Paraguay.
  
  The date of the holiday was changed from October 31 to the last Sunday of October and would be neither a public holiday nor a school holiday.    

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• Peru
• Peru
• Peru Considering November Public Holidays For Papal Visit
  Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
  
  Peru's Labor Minister, Juan Sheput , has announced that the Peruvian Government was considering declaring local public holidays during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru , scheduled for November 11-16, 2026.
  
  According to official information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the apostolic visit will take place between November 11 and 16 and will include Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco, and Pucallpa.    
• Peru Considering November Public Holidays For Papal Visit
  Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
  
  Peru's Labor Minister, Juan Sheput , has announced that the Peruvian Government was considering declaring local public holidays during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru , scheduled for November 11-16, 2026.
  
  According to official information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the apostolic visit will take place between November 11 and 16 and will include Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco, and Pucallpa.    

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• Philippines
• Philippines
• Philippines Declares Five Local Public Holidays
  Philippine Information Agency (Manila)
  
  Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working public holidays in five localities in August and September to allow residents to participate in local festivals and commemorative activities.
  
  These are August 28 in Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur (Proclamation No. 1407), September 8 in Calbayog City, Samar (Proclamation No. 1405), September 8 in Makilala, Cotabato (Proclamation No. 1406), September 10 in Polomolok, South Cotabato (Proclamation No. 1403), and September 16 in Piddig, Ilocos Norte (Proclamation No. 1402).    
• Philippines Declares Five Local Public Holidays
  Philippine Information Agency (Manila)
  
  Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working public holidays in five localities in August and September to allow residents to participate in local festivals and commemorative activities.
  
  These are August 28 in Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur (Proclamation No. 1407), September 8 in Calbayog City, Samar (Proclamation No. 1405), September 8 in Makilala, Cotabato (Proclamation No. 1406), September 10 in Polomolok, South Cotabato (Proclamation No. 1403), and September 16 in Piddig, Ilocos Norte (Proclamation No. 1402).    

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• Selangor (SGR)
• Selangor (SGR)
• Selangor Clarifies Scope Of September 1st SUKMA Public Holiday
  Bernama News Agency (Petaling Jaya)
  
  The State Secretary of Malaysia's State of Selangor, Datuk Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin, has clarified the scope of the recently-announced Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, public holiday to commemorate the state contingent’s success in winning the overall title at the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma).
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "The special holiday is implemented under Subsection 9(1) of the Holidays Act 1951 (Act 369), which empowers the state authority to declare any day as a public holiday (special/additional holiday) for the state", adding that the public holiday will apply to all federal and state civil servants serving in the state, and that the state government encouraged private-sector employers to grant their employees a day off, subject to their discretion and taking into account operational requirements and the continuity of services and business operations.    
• Selangor Clarifies Scope Of September 1st SUKMA Public Holiday
  Bernama News Agency (Petaling Jaya)
  
  The State Secretary of Malaysia's State of Selangor, Datuk Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin, has clarified the scope of the recently-announced Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, public holiday to commemorate the state contingent’s success in winning the overall title at the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma).
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "The special holiday is implemented under Subsection 9(1) of the Holidays Act 1951 (Act 369), which empowers the state authority to declare any day as a public holiday (special/additional holiday) for the state", adding that the public holiday will apply to all federal and state civil servants serving in the state, and that the state government encouraged private-sector employers to grant their employees a day off, subject to their discretion and taking into account operational requirements and the continuity of services and business operations.    

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• Timor-Leste
• Timor-Leste
• Timor Leste Declares September 1 and 10 Public Holidays
  Press Release Government Of Timor-Leste (Dili)
  
  The government of Timor Leste has announced that it had decided to grant additional day-off public sector holidays on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and the afternoon of Thursday, September 10, 2026, to mark the repatriation of the mortal remains of Catholic prelates who carried out pastoral duties in Timor-Leste (Tolerância de Ponto durante todo o dia 1 de setembro e na tarde do dia 10 de setembro de 2026, por ocasião da transladação dos restos mortais de prelados católicos que exerceram funções pastorais em Timor-Leste).
  
  As per the aforementioned press release, "1. Time off is granted on the following days: a) September 1, 2026, all day; b) September 10, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM.".    
• Timor Leste Declares September 1 and 10 Public Holidays
  Press Release Government Of Timor-Leste (Dili)
  
  The government of Timor Leste has announced that it had decided to grant additional day-off public sector holidays on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and the afternoon of Thursday, September 10, 2026, to mark the repatriation of the mortal remains of Catholic prelates who carried out pastoral duties in Timor-Leste (Tolerância de Ponto durante todo o dia 1 de setembro e na tarde do dia 10 de setembro de 2026, por ocasião da transladação dos restos mortais de prelados católicos que exerceram funções pastorais em Timor-Leste).
  
  As per the aforementioned press release, "1. Time off is granted on the following days: a) September 1, 2026, all day; b) September 10, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM.".    

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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• Costa Rica
• Costa Rica
• Costa Rica Clarifies August 31 Public Holiday
  Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José)
  
  Costa Rica's Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) has issued a communique clarifying the status of the relatively new August 31 public holiday which will be observed on a weekday for the first time in 2026.
  
  As per the Ministry's statement, August 31st is a non-mandatory paid holiday.    
• Costa Rica Clarifies August 31 Public Holiday
  Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José)
  
  Costa Rica's Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) has issued a communique clarifying the status of the relatively new August 31 public holiday which will be observed on a weekday for the first time in 2026.
  
  As per the Ministry's statement, August 31st is a non-mandatory paid holiday.    

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• Nepal
• Nepal
• Nepal Declares Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday
  Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu)
  
  The Ministry of Home Affairs of Nepal has announced that Wednesday, August 26, 2026, (Bhadra 10, 2083) had been declared as a non-working public holiday for Muslim citizens on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.
  
  The ministry stated that it made the decision after receiving confirmation from the Muslim Commission that Mohammad Jayanti falls on Wednesday.    
• Nepal Declares Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday
  Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu)
  
  The Ministry of Home Affairs of Nepal has announced that Wednesday, August 26, 2026, (Bhadra 10, 2083) had been declared as a non-working public holiday for Muslim citizens on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.
  
  The ministry stated that it made the decision after receiving confirmation from the Muslim Commission that Mohammad Jayanti falls on Wednesday.    

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• Sri Lanka
• Sri Lanka
• Sri Lanka 2027 Bank Holidays Announced
  Central Bank of Sri Lanka - ශ්‍රී ලංකා මහ බැංකුව (Colombo)
  
  The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released its list of 2027 bank holidays (2027 වසර සඳහා බැංකු නිවාඩු දිනයන්) which, contrary to most past years, except 2026, does not include any banks-only holidays.    
• Sri Lanka 2027 Bank Holidays Announced
  Central Bank of Sri Lanka - ශ්‍රී ලංකා මහ බැංකුව (Colombo)
  
  The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released its list of 2027 bank holidays (2027 වසර සඳහා බැංකු නිවාඩු දිනයන්) which, contrary to most past years, except 2026, does not include any banks-only holidays.    

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• Thailand
• Thailand
• Thailand 2027 Public Holidays Announced
  The Bank of Thailand (Bangkok)
  
  The Bank of Thailand has issued Notification No. 37/2569, establishing 18 nationwide banking holidays for 2027. It covers financial institutions and specialized financial institutions.    
• Thailand 2027 Public Holidays Announced
  The Bank of Thailand (Bangkok)
  
  The Bank of Thailand has issued Notification No. 37/2569, establishing 18 nationwide banking holidays for 2027. It covers financial institutions and specialized financial institutions.    

Monday, August 24, 2026

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• Benin
• Benin
• Benin Declares August 25 Maouloud Public Holiday
  Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou)
  
  Benin's Minister Delegate for the Budget and Civil Service, has issued a press release announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin due to the celebration of Mawlid (the Prophet's Birthday).
  
  As per the aforementioned press release, "Cotonou, August 24, 2026 – The Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget and the Civil Service announces: On the occasion of the celebration of Mawlid, and in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 90-019 of July 27, 1990, establishing public holidays in the Republic of Benin, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, is a paid public holiday throughout the national territory.".    
• Benin Declares August 25 Maouloud Public Holiday
  Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou)
  
  Benin's Minister Delegate for the Budget and Civil Service, has issued a press release announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin due to the celebration of Mawlid (the Prophet's Birthday).
  
  As per the aforementioned press release, "Cotonou, August 24, 2026 – The Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget and the Civil Service announces: On the occasion of the celebration of Mawlid, and in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 90-019 of July 27, 1990, establishing public holidays in the Republic of Benin, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, is a paid public holiday throughout the national territory.".    

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• Chad
• Chad
• Chad Declares August 25 Public Holiday
  Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena)
  
  Chad's Ministry of Public Service and Social Dialogue, Abdoulaye Mboudou Mbami, has issued the communiqué No.007/PR/PM/ MFPCS/SG/ DGAT/2026 declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as the date of the upcoming Maouloud El-Nebi (Prophet's Birthday) public holiday of Chad.
  
  As per the aforementioned communiqué, "On the occasion of the Maouloud El-Nebi festival, and in accordance with Article 1 of Decree No. 413/PR/PM/ MFPTEM/97 of September 30, 1997—which revises the list and regulations concerning public holidays and non-working days—the Minister of the Civil Service and Social Dialogue has the honor to inform workers in both the public and private sectors that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, is declared a non-working day throughout the national territory.", adding that "Furthermore, the Minister informs workers that Wednesday, August 26, 2026, is a working day.".    
• Chad Declares August 25 Public Holiday
  Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena)
  
  Chad's Ministry of Public Service and Social Dialogue, Abdoulaye Mboudou Mbami, has issued the communiqué No.007/PR/PM/ MFPCS/SG/ DGAT/2026 declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as the date of the upcoming Maouloud El-Nebi (Prophet's Birthday) public holiday of Chad.
  
  As per the aforementioned communiqué, "On the occasion of the Maouloud El-Nebi festival, and in accordance with Article 1 of Decree No. 413/PR/PM/ MFPTEM/97 of September 30, 1997—which revises the list and regulations concerning public holidays and non-working days—the Minister of the Civil Service and Social Dialogue has the honor to inform workers in both the public and private sectors that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, is declared a non-working day throughout the national territory.", adding that "Furthermore, the Minister informs workers that Wednesday, August 26, 2026, is a working day.".    

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• Comoros
• Comoros
• Comoros Declare August 26 Public Holiday For Prophet's Birthday
  Présidence de l'Union des Comores (Moroni)
  
  The Comoros Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and the Civil Service, in charge of Human Rights and Public Administration, Omar Chehani, has issued the Communiqué No. 26-134/DGFOP/DG declaring Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as a public holiday.
  
  As per the aforementioned communiqué, "In accordance with Decree No. 25-147/PR of December 19, 2025, establishing the list of public holidays (non-working and paid) in the Union of the Comoros—specifically Article 1, Paragraph 3: Wednesday, August 26, 2026—the Anniversary of the Birth of the Prophet Muhammad—is declared a public holiday (non-working and paid).".    
• Comoros Declare August 26 Public Holiday For Prophet's Birthday
  Présidence de l'Union des Comores (Moroni)
  
  The Comoros Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and the Civil Service, in charge of Human Rights and Public Administration, Omar Chehani, has issued the Communiqué No. 26-134/DGFOP/DG declaring Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as a public holiday.
  
  As per the aforementioned communiqué, "In accordance with Decree No. 25-147/PR of December 19, 2025, establishing the list of public holidays (non-working and paid) in the Union of the Comoros—specifically Article 1, Paragraph 3: Wednesday, August 26, 2026—the Anniversary of the Birth of the Prophet Muhammad—is declared a public holiday (non-working and paid).".    

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• Djibouti
• Djibouti
• Djibouti Declares August 25 Mawlid Al-Nabawi Public Holiday
  Secrétariat Général du Gouvernenement, Présidence (Djibouti)
  
  The Ministry of the Interior of Djibouti has issued an official declaration declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a nationwide public holiday celebrating Mawlid Al-Nabawi (the Prophet's Birthday).
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, the day will be non-working ("chômée") and paid ("payée") for all eligible employees across the entire national territory.    
• Djibouti Declares August 25 Mawlid Al-Nabawi Public Holiday
  Secrétariat Général du Gouvernenement, Présidence (Djibouti)
  
  The Ministry of the Interior of Djibouti has issued an official declaration declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a nationwide public holiday celebrating Mawlid Al-Nabawi (the Prophet's Birthday).
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, the day will be non-working ("chômée") and paid ("payée") for all eligible employees across the entire national territory.    

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• Goa (GA)
• Goa (GA)
• Goa Moves Milad-un-Nabi Public Holiday
  Government of Goa (Panaji)
  
  The General Administration Department of the government of the Indian State of Goa has issued a vide notification declaring Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as a public holiday for Milad-un-Nabi / Id-e-Milad (the Prophet's Birthday), instead of the previously announced date of Tuesday, August 25, 2026..    
• Goa Moves Milad-un-Nabi Public Holiday
  Government of Goa (Panaji)
  
  The General Administration Department of the government of the Indian State of Goa has issued a vide notification declaring Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as a public holiday for Milad-un-Nabi / Id-e-Milad (the Prophet's Birthday), instead of the previously announced date of Tuesday, August 25, 2026..    

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• Guinea
• Guinea
• Guinea Conakry Declares August 25 Maouloud Public Holiday
  Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry)
  
  The Secretary General of Guinea Conakry's Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Protection, Ramatoulaye Camara, has issued a communique announcing that the date of the upcoming Prophet's Birthday (Maouloud) public holiday would be Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in application of Decree D/2022/0526 /PRG/CNRD/SGG of November 2, 2022, which amended Decree D/250/PRG/SGG of August 1, 1995, relating to legal holidays in the Republic of Guinea.
  
  As per the aforementioned communique, this measure concerns all workers and agents in the public, mixed and private sectors.    
• Guinea Conakry Declares August 25 Maouloud Public Holiday
  Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry)
  
  The Secretary General of Guinea Conakry's Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Protection, Ramatoulaye Camara, has issued a communique announcing that the date of the upcoming Prophet's Birthday (Maouloud) public holiday would be Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in application of Decree D/2022/0526 /PRG/CNRD/SGG of November 2, 2022, which amended Decree D/250/PRG/SGG of August 1, 1995, relating to legal holidays in the Republic of Guinea.
  
  As per the aforementioned communique, this measure concerns all workers and agents in the public, mixed and private sectors.    

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• Honduras
• Honduras
• Honduras Announces Dates of 2026 Morazánica Week Bank and Public Holidays
  El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa)
  
  The Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (COHEP) has announced the dates of the upcoming 2026 Semana Morazánica bank holidays and public holidays, in line with the decrees 78-2015 and 126-2020.
  
  As was done last year as well, COHEP clarified that the upcoming September 15 public holiday for Independence Day would remain on its set date ("Monday, September 15th of this year is a national holiday. This holiday is non-transferable. That is, it must be granted on the day it corresponds to according to the calendar").    
• Honduras Announces Dates of 2026 Morazánica Week Bank and Public Holidays
  El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa)
  
  The Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (COHEP) has announced the dates of the upcoming 2026 Semana Morazánica bank holidays and public holidays, in line with the decrees 78-2015 and 126-2020.
  
  As was done last year as well, COHEP clarified that the upcoming September 15 public holiday for Independence Day would remain on its set date ("Monday, September 15th of this year is a national holiday. This holiday is non-transferable. That is, it must be granted on the day it corresponds to according to the calendar").    

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• Karnataka (KA)
• Karnataka (KA)
• Karnataka Splits Dates Of Eid Milad Public Holiday
  Government of Karnataka (Bengaluru)
  
  The Government of India's state of Karnataka has declared declared that the date of the upcoming Eid Milad (Prophet's Birthday) public holiday in the Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts would be August 25 instead of August 26, 2026, as observed in the rest of the state of Karnataka.    
• Karnataka Splits Dates Of Eid Milad Public Holiday
  Government of Karnataka (Bengaluru)
  
  The Government of India's state of Karnataka has declared declared that the date of the upcoming Eid Milad (Prophet's Birthday) public holiday in the Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts would be August 25 instead of August 26, 2026, as observed in the rest of the state of Karnataka.    

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• Mali
• Mali
• Mali Declares August 25 Paid Public Holiday
  Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako)
  
  Mali's Minister of Labor, Public Service, and Social Dialogue, has issued the Communiqué n°2026-000015/MTFPDS-SG announcing that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, would be a paid public holiday on account of the Prophet's Birthday throughout the national territory, in accordance with Law No.05-040 of July 22, 2005, concerning public holidays.    
• Mali Declares August 25 Paid Public Holiday
  Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako)
  
  Mali's Minister of Labor, Public Service, and Social Dialogue, has issued the Communiqué n°2026-000015/MTFPDS-SG announcing that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, would be a paid public holiday on account of the Prophet's Birthday throughout the national territory, in accordance with Law No.05-040 of July 22, 2005, concerning public holidays.    

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• Selangor (SGR)
• Selangor (SGR)
• Selangor Declares September 1st SUKMA Public Holiday
  Bernama News Agency (Petaling Jaya)
  
  At the SUKMA closing ceremony, earlier tonight, the Menteri Besar of Malaysia's State of Selangor, Datuk Amirudin Shari, announced that the Selangor government had declared Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, as a one-off public holiday (Cuti Umum Peristiwa) to commemorate the state contingent’s success in winning the overall title at the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma), held in Selangor.
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "As the Selangor Menteri Besar, I am delighted with this remarkable performance. As a token of appreciation to every athlete and the 10,000 volunteers who contributed throughout the Games, I am pleased to announce that the Selangor state government has declared a special holiday to celebrate the Sukma 2026 victory, which will fall on Sept 1, 2026, next Tuesday".    
• Selangor Declares September 1st SUKMA Public Holiday
  Bernama News Agency (Petaling Jaya)
  
  At the SUKMA closing ceremony, earlier tonight, the Menteri Besar of Malaysia's State of Selangor, Datuk Amirudin Shari, announced that the Selangor government had declared Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, as a one-off public holiday (Cuti Umum Peristiwa) to commemorate the state contingent’s success in winning the overall title at the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma), held in Selangor.
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "As the Selangor Menteri Besar, I am delighted with this remarkable performance. As a token of appreciation to every athlete and the 10,000 volunteers who contributed throughout the Games, I am pleased to announce that the Selangor state government has declared a special holiday to celebrate the Sukma 2026 victory, which will fall on Sept 1, 2026, next Tuesday".    

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• Sierra Leone
• Sierra Leone
• Sierra Leone Declares August 25 Moulid-Un-Nabi Public Holiday
  State House Press Secretariat (Freetown)
  
  The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, Tower Hill, has announced that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, had been declared as a public holiday in Sierra Leone to mark the Feast of Moulid-Un-Nabi, which marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
  
  As per the aforementioned public notice, "The General Public is hereby informed that the Feast of Moulid-Un-Nabi will be observed on Tuesday, 25th August 2026. Accordingly, Tuesday, 25th August 2026 has been declared a public holiday nationwide.".    
• Sierra Leone Declares August 25 Moulid-Un-Nabi Public Holiday
  State House Press Secretariat (Freetown)
  
  The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, Tower Hill, has announced that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, had been declared as a public holiday in Sierra Leone to mark the Feast of Moulid-Un-Nabi, which marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
  
  As per the aforementioned public notice, "The General Public is hereby informed that the Feast of Moulid-Un-Nabi will be observed on Tuesday, 25th August 2026. Accordingly, Tuesday, 25th August 2026 has been declared a public holiday nationwide.".    

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• South Korea
• South Korea
• South Korean Bill To Prevent Labor Day Public Holiday Substitution
  Yonhap News Agency (Seoul)
  
  A bill was introduced in the South Korean National Assembly to amend the Act on the Establishment of Labor Day that would bar any substitution of the holiday with another working day.
  
  This follows the Ministry of Employment and Labor reversing its previous position following Labor Day's designation as a public holiday, allowing holiday substitution through labor-management agreement, a change critics say could leave workers working on May 1st and taking a different day off instead.    
• South Korean Bill To Prevent Labor Day Public Holiday Substitution
  Yonhap News Agency (Seoul)
  
  A bill was introduced in the South Korean National Assembly to amend the Act on the Establishment of Labor Day that would bar any substitution of the holiday with another working day.
  
  This follows the Ministry of Employment and Labor reversing its previous position following Labor Day's designation as a public holiday, allowing holiday substitution through labor-management agreement, a change critics say could leave workers working on May 1st and taking a different day off instead.    

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• Transdniestria (PMR)
• Transdniestria (PMR)
• Transnistria 2027 Public Holidays Announced
  Interfax (Tiraspol)
  
  The Ministry of Social Protection and Labor of Transnistria (the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic - PMR) has released the full list of 2027 public holidays, in accordance with article 112 of the Labor Code of the Pridnestrovskaia Moldavskaia Respublika, and recent amendments thereto.
  
  As per the Resolution No. 205 titled On the transfer of days off in 2027 and presented by the First Deputy Minister of Social Protection and Labour, Sergei Seleznev, in 2027, three bridge public holidays will be observed, compensated by 3 working Saturdays.    
• Transnistria 2027 Public Holidays Announced
  Interfax (Tiraspol)
  
  The Ministry of Social Protection and Labor of Transnistria (the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic - PMR) has released the full list of 2027 public holidays, in accordance with article 112 of the Labor Code of the Pridnestrovskaia Moldavskaia Respublika, and recent amendments thereto.
  
  As per the Resolution No. 205 titled On the transfer of days off in 2027 and presented by the First Deputy Minister of Social Protection and Labour, Sergei Seleznev, in 2027, three bridge public holidays will be observed, compensated by 3 working Saturdays.    

Sunday, August 23, 2026

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• Libya
• Libya
• Libya Declares August 25 Public Holiday For Prophet’s Birthday
  Libyan News Agency (LANA)
  
  Earlier today, the Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Al-Dbeibah, issued a decision declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a public holiday on the occasion of the Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabawi al-Sharif).    
• Libya Declares August 25 Public Holiday For Prophet’s Birthday
  Libyan News Agency (LANA)
  
  Earlier today, the Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Al-Dbeibah, issued a decision declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a public holiday on the occasion of the Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabawi al-Sharif).    

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• Selangor (SGR)
• Selangor (SGR)
• Selangor Considering SUKMA Public Holiday
  Bernama News Agency (Petaling Jaya)
  
  The Government of Malaysia's State of Selangor, has announced that it may declare a special public holiday if the state finishes as overall champion of the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA), which conclude tomorrow.
  
  State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi has stated that the proposal would be submitted to Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari for consideration once the final medal tally is confirmed, with Selangor currently well placed to take the overall title.
  
  Note that August 24 itself remains a normal working day in Selangor, and Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari has denied a viral poster claiming that the day had already been declared a public holiday.    
• Selangor Considering SUKMA Public Holiday
  Bernama News Agency (Petaling Jaya)
  
  The Government of Malaysia's State of Selangor, has announced that it may declare a special public holiday if the state finishes as overall champion of the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA), which conclude tomorrow.
  
  State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi has stated that the proposal would be submitted to Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari for consideration once the final medal tally is confirmed, with Selangor currently well placed to take the overall title.
  
  Note that August 24 itself remains a normal working day in Selangor, and Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari has denied a viral poster claiming that the day had already been declared a public holiday.    

Saturday, August 22, 2026

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• Algeria
• Algeria
• Algeria Declares August 25 Mawlid Ennabaoui Echarif Public Holiday
  Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers)
  
  The Algerian Direction générale de la Fonction publique et de la Réforme administrative has announced that the first day of the month of Moharam would be a public holiday for both the public and private sectors.
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "The day is a paid public holiday for all personnel in public institutions and administrations, public and private establishments and agencies, as well as for personnel in public and private enterprises—across all sectors and legal statuses—including those paid on an hourly or daily basis.".    
• Algeria Declares August 25 Mawlid Ennabaoui Echarif Public Holiday
  Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers)
  
  The Algerian Direction générale de la Fonction publique et de la Réforme administrative has announced that the first day of the month of Moharam would be a public holiday for both the public and private sectors.
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "The day is a paid public holiday for all personnel in public institutions and administrations, public and private establishments and agencies, as well as for personnel in public and private enterprises—across all sectors and legal statuses—including those paid on an hourly or daily basis.".    

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• Yemen
• Yemen
• Yemen Declares Mawlid Public Holiday On August 25
  Yemen News Agency (SABA)
  
  Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development has announced that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, would be a public holiday on account of the Prophet's Birthday.
  
  As per the aforementioned communique "The Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development announced to all employees of public service units of the state administrative apparatus and the public and mixed sectors that next Tuesday, the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to August 25, 2026, will be an official holiday on the occasion of the anniversary of the noble Prophet's birth (Mawlid al-Nabawi).".    
• Yemen Declares Mawlid Public Holiday On August 25
  Yemen News Agency (SABA)
  
  Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development has announced that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, would be a public holiday on account of the Prophet's Birthday.
  
  As per the aforementioned communique "The Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development announced to all employees of public service units of the state administrative apparatus and the public and mixed sectors that next Tuesday, the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to August 25, 2026, will be an official holiday on the occasion of the anniversary of the noble Prophet's birth (Mawlid al-Nabawi).".    

Friday, August 21, 2026

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• Gambia
• Gambia
• Gambia Declares August 26 Maulid Al-Nabi Public Holiday
  Office of The President, State House (Banjul)
  
  The President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, has declared Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as a non-working public holiday on account of the upcoming Maulid Al-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday).
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Office of the President informs the public that His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, has declared Wednesday, 26th August 2026 as a public holiday throughout the country in observance of “Maulid Al-Nabi,” the annual commemoration of the birth of Holy Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH) on the 12th of Rabat- Al Awwal 1448 Hijra which coincides with the 25th August 2026.".    
• Gambia Declares August 26 Maulid Al-Nabi Public Holiday
  Office of The President, State House (Banjul)
  
  The President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, has declared Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as a non-working public holiday on account of the upcoming Maulid Al-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday).
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Office of the President informs the public that His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, has declared Wednesday, 26th August 2026 as a public holiday throughout the country in observance of “Maulid Al-Nabi,” the annual commemoration of the birth of Holy Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH) on the 12th of Rabat- Al Awwal 1448 Hijra which coincides with the 25th August 2026.".    

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• Ivory Coast
• Ivory Coast
• Ivory Coast Declares August 25 Public Holiday
  Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan)
  
  The Minister of Employment, Social Protection and Vocational Training of the Ivory Coast, Adama Kamara, has issued an official statement announcing that the Maouloud (Prophet's Birthday) would be commemorated on the night of Monday 24 to Tuesday 25 August 2026 and that "in application of decree no. 2011-371 of November 4, 2011, amending and supplementing article 2 of decree no. 96-205 of March 7, 1996 determining the list and regime of public holidays, the day after the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad is a public holiday and a day off work".    
• Ivory Coast Declares August 25 Public Holiday
  Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan)
  
  The Minister of Employment, Social Protection and Vocational Training of the Ivory Coast, Adama Kamara, has issued an official statement announcing that the Maouloud (Prophet's Birthday) would be commemorated on the night of Monday 24 to Tuesday 25 August 2026 and that "in application of decree no. 2011-371 of November 4, 2011, amending and supplementing article 2 of decree no. 96-205 of March 7, 1996 determining the list and regime of public holidays, the day after the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad is a public holiday and a day off work".    

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• Malaysia
• Malaysia
• Malaysia Releases 2027 Public Holidays
  Laman Web Rasmi Bahagian Kabinet Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Kuala Lumpur)
  
  Malaysia's Cabinet's and the Constitution and Government Relations Department of the Prime Minister's Office have jointly issued the annual official Federal Public Holidays Schedule 2027 (Jadual Hari Kelepasan Am Persekutuan 2027) and State Public Holiday Schedule 2027 (Jadual Hari Kelepasan Am Negeri 2027) containing the list of official national non-working public holidays in Malaysia for the calendar year 2027 as well as the state-specific regional non-working public holidays in Malaysia for the calendar year 2027.    
• Malaysia Releases 2027 Public Holidays
  Laman Web Rasmi Bahagian Kabinet Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Kuala Lumpur)
  
  Malaysia's Cabinet's and the Constitution and Government Relations Department of the Prime Minister's Office have jointly issued the annual official Federal Public Holidays Schedule 2027 (Jadual Hari Kelepasan Am Persekutuan 2027) and State Public Holiday Schedule 2027 (Jadual Hari Kelepasan Am Negeri 2027) containing the list of official national non-working public holidays in Malaysia for the calendar year 2027 as well as the state-specific regional non-working public holidays in Malaysia for the calendar year 2027.    

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• Nigeria
• Nigeria
• Nigeria Declares August 25 Eid ul-Mawlid Public Holiday
  Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja)
  
  The Minister of Interior of Nigeria, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has issued a communique announcing that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a public holiday in observance of Eid ul-Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.    
• Nigeria Declares August 25 Eid ul-Mawlid Public Holiday
  Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja)
  
  The Minister of Interior of Nigeria, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has issued a communique announcing that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a public holiday in observance of Eid ul-Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.    

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• Philippines
• Philippines
• Philippines Declare September 14 Electoral Public Holiday In BARMM
  Philippine Information Agency (Manila)
  
  Philippines Executive Secretary, Ralph Recto, on behalf of President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has signed Proclamation No.1395 declaring Monday, September 14, 2026, a special non-working day in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to ensure residents’ full participation in the region’s inaugural parliamentary elections.    
• Philippines Declare September 14 Electoral Public Holiday In BARMM
  Philippine Information Agency (Manila)
  
  Philippines Executive Secretary, Ralph Recto, on behalf of President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has signed Proclamation No.1395 declaring Monday, September 14, 2026, a special non-working day in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to ensure residents’ full participation in the region’s inaugural parliamentary elections.    

Thursday, August 20, 2026

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• Andhra Pradesh (AP)
• Andhra Pradesh (AP)
• Andhra Pradesh Moves Milad-un-Nabi Public Holiday
  Government of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati)
  
  The Chief Secretary to the Government of India's State of Andhra Pradesh has issued the vide notifications G.O.Rt. No. 1675 moving the date of the upcoming Milad-un-Nabi public holiday from Tuesday, August 25, to Wednesday, August 26, 2026, based on a request by the Chief Executive Officer of the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board.    
• Andhra Pradesh Moves Milad-un-Nabi Public Holiday
  Government of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati)
  
  The Chief Secretary to the Government of India's State of Andhra Pradesh has issued the vide notifications G.O.Rt. No. 1675 moving the date of the upcoming Milad-un-Nabi public holiday from Tuesday, August 25, to Wednesday, August 26, 2026, based on a request by the Chief Executive Officer of the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board.    

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• Haryana (HR)
• Haryana (HR)
• Haryana Call To Extend Scope Of Raksha Bandhan Public Holiday
  Government of Haryana (Chandigarh)
  
  The All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) has formally requested that the Chief Minister of India's state of Haryana declare Friday, August 28, 2026, a bank holiday for Raksha Bandhan under the Negotiable Instruments Act, as the state of Chhattisgarh recently did.    
• Haryana Call To Extend Scope Of Raksha Bandhan Public Holiday
  Government of Haryana (Chandigarh)
  
  The All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) has formally requested that the Chief Minister of India's state of Haryana declare Friday, August 28, 2026, a bank holiday for Raksha Bandhan under the Negotiable Instruments Act, as the state of Chhattisgarh recently did.    

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• Tunisia
• Tunisia
• Tunisia Declares August 25 Mouled Public Holiday
  Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP)
  
  The government presidency of Tunisia, based on the recommendation of the Mufti de la République, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, has issued a communique declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a paid non-working public holiday for state agents, local authorities and public administrative establishments, on account of the upcoming Mouled (the Prophet's Birthday), and in line with the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 223 of 2021, dated December 7, 2021, relating to public holidays entitling public employees to leave.    
• Tunisia Declares August 25 Mouled Public Holiday
  Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP)
  
  The government presidency of Tunisia, based on the recommendation of the Mufti de la République, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, has issued a communique declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a paid non-working public holiday for state agents, local authorities and public administrative establishments, on account of the upcoming Mouled (the Prophet's Birthday), and in line with the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 223 of 2021, dated December 7, 2021, relating to public holidays entitling public employees to leave.    

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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• Bahrain
• Bahrain
• Bahrain Prophet Mohammed’s Date of Birth Public Holiday August 25
  Bahrain News Agency (BNA)
  
  Bahrain's Central Bank has published a circular declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a bank holiday in Bahrain.
  
  The aforementioned announcement, signed by the Central Bank's Director of the Banking Services Directorate, Hessa Saif Al Buflasa, reads as follows, "Please be advised that the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) will be closed during Prophet Mohammed’s Date of Birth Holiday which will fall on Tuesday, 25th August 2026.", adding that the "CBB will resume operations on Wednesday, 26th August 2026.".    
• Bahrain Prophet Mohammed’s Date of Birth Public Holiday August 25
  Bahrain News Agency (BNA)
  
  Bahrain's Central Bank has published a circular declaring Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a bank holiday in Bahrain.
  
  The aforementioned announcement, signed by the Central Bank's Director of the Banking Services Directorate, Hessa Saif Al Buflasa, reads as follows, "Please be advised that the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) will be closed during Prophet Mohammed’s Date of Birth Holiday which will fall on Tuesday, 25th August 2026.", adding that the "CBB will resume operations on Wednesday, 26th August 2026.".    

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• Egypt
• Egypt
• Egypt CBE Declares August 27 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, August 27, 2026, to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, and that banking operations would resume on Sunday morning, August 30, 2026.    
• Egypt CBE Declares August 27 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, August 27, 2026, to mark Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, and that banking operations would resume on Sunday morning, August 30, 2026.    

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• Paraguay
• Paraguay
• Paraguay Senators Call For October 31 Public Holiday
  Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN)
  
  Paraguay Senators Orlando Penner, Gustavo Leite, Blanca Ovelar, and Lizarella Valiente, members of the Colorado Party, have presented a bill seeking to declare October 31st as the national day of evangelical churches in Paraguay, coinciding with the international commemoration of the Lutheran Reformation.    
• Paraguay Senators Call For October 31 Public Holiday
  Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN)
  
  Paraguay Senators Orlando Penner, Gustavo Leite, Blanca Ovelar, and Lizarella Valiente, members of the Colorado Party, have presented a bill seeking to declare October 31st as the national day of evangelical churches in Paraguay, coinciding with the international commemoration of the Lutheran Reformation.    

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• South Sudan
• South Sudan
• South Sudan National Holidays Bill 2026 Sent Back To Legislative Committee
  Government of South Sudan Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Juba)
  
  The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) of the Parliament of South Sudan has referred the private member’s Public Holiday Bill, 2026 back to its committee after the second reading, directing the committee to work in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Public Service.
  
  South Sudan's Labour Minister, Anthony Lino Makana, has welcomed the bill but urged lawmakers not to rush its passage, stating that "This is something I want the August House to take notice of so that we do not pass something and then tomorrow there are complaints".    
• South Sudan National Holidays Bill 2026 Sent Back To Legislative Committee
  Government of South Sudan Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Juba)
  
  The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) of the Parliament of South Sudan has referred the private member’s Public Holiday Bill, 2026 back to its committee after the second reading, directing the committee to work in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Public Service.
  
  South Sudan's Labour Minister, Anthony Lino Makana, has welcomed the bill but urged lawmakers not to rush its passage, stating that "This is something I want the August House to take notice of so that we do not pass something and then tomorrow there are complaints".    

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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• Bahrain
• Bahrain
• Bahrain Declares August 25 Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday
  Bahrain News Agency (BNA)
  
  Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has issued a circular announcing the date of the upcoming public holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday for the year 1448 AH.
  
  As per the aforementioned statement, "in celebration of this occasion, all ministries, government authorities, and public institutions in the Kingdom will be closed on Tuesday, 12th Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to 25 August 2026".    
• Bahrain Declares August 25 Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday
  Bahrain News Agency (BNA)
  
  Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has issued a circular announcing the date of the upcoming public holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday for the year 1448 AH.
  
  As per the aforementioned statement, "in celebration of this occasion, all ministries, government authorities, and public institutions in the Kingdom will be closed on Tuesday, 12th Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to 25 August 2026".    

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• Chhattisgarh (CG)
• Chhattisgarh (CG)
• Chhattisgarh Extends Scope Of Raksha Bandhan Public Holiday
  Government of Chhattisgarh (Raipur)
  
  The General Administration Department of the Government of India's state of Chhattisgarh has issued the Vide Notification No.GENS-1001/122/2026-GAD-5 extending the upcoming August 28 Raksha Bandhan government-only holiday to now also cover all banks and treasuries (कोषालय).    
• Chhattisgarh Extends Scope Of Raksha Bandhan Public Holiday
  Government of Chhattisgarh (Raipur)
  
  The General Administration Department of the Government of India's state of Chhattisgarh has issued the Vide Notification No.GENS-1001/122/2026-GAD-5 extending the upcoming August 28 Raksha Bandhan government-only holiday to now also cover all banks and treasuries (कोषालय).    

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• Tanzania
• Tanzania
• Tanzania Declares August 25 Maulid Public Holiday
  Prime Minister's Office United Republic Of Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)
  
  The BAKWATA Secretary General, Alhaj Nuhu Jabiri Mruma, has announced that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, would be a public holiday in Tanzania to mark Maulid celebrations (the Prophet's Birthday).    
• Tanzania Declares August 25 Maulid Public Holiday
  Prime Minister's Office United Republic Of Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)
  
  The BAKWATA Secretary General, Alhaj Nuhu Jabiri Mruma, has announced that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, would be a public holiday in Tanzania to mark Maulid celebrations (the Prophet's Birthday).    

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• Tasmania (TAS)
• Tasmania (TAS)
• Tasmania Passes Easter Sunday Public Holiday Bill
  Tasmanian Government Media Releases (Hobart)
  
  Earlier in the day, the Tasmanian Legislative Council passed the Statutory Holidays Amendment Bill 2026 at second reading by 10 votes to 4. The bill then went through the committee stage clause-by-clause and was reported without amendment.
  
  The third reading was made an Order of the Day for August 19, but the third reading is normally a formality at this point, particularly after a 10–4 second-reading vote and an unamended committee stage.
  
  Note that the bill is a temporary one-year measure, with the amending Act repealing itself on its first anniversary.    
• Tasmania Passes Easter Sunday Public Holiday Bill
  Tasmanian Government Media Releases (Hobart)
  
  Earlier in the day, the Tasmanian Legislative Council passed the Statutory Holidays Amendment Bill 2026 at second reading by 10 votes to 4. The bill then went through the committee stage clause-by-clause and was reported without amendment.
  
  The third reading was made an Order of the Day for August 19, but the third reading is normally a formality at this point, particularly after a 10–4 second-reading vote and an unamended committee stage.
  
  Note that the bill is a temporary one-year measure, with the amending Act repealing itself on its first anniversary.    

Monday, August 17, 2026

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• Afghanistan
• Afghanistan
• Afghanistan Declares August 19 Independence Anniversary Public Holiday
  Pajhwok Afghan News (Kabul)
  
  The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Taliban government of Afghanistan has declared Wednesday, August 19, 2026, as a nationwide public holiday to mark the 107th anniversary of the country’s independence.
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, Asad 28, corresponding to 5 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH and August 19, 2026, marks the 107th anniversary of Afghanistan’s independence, and all government offices and institutions across the country will remain closed on Wednesday in observance of the occasion.    
• Afghanistan Declares August 19 Independence Anniversary Public Holiday
  Pajhwok Afghan News (Kabul)
  
  The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Taliban government of Afghanistan has declared Wednesday, August 19, 2026, as a nationwide public holiday to mark the 107th anniversary of the country’s independence.
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, Asad 28, corresponding to 5 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH and August 19, 2026, marks the 107th anniversary of Afghanistan’s independence, and all government offices and institutions across the country will remain closed on Wednesday in observance of the occasion.    

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• Argentina
• Argentina
• Argentina Decrees October 12 Public Holiday Name Change
  Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires)
  
  Argentina's President, Javier Milei, has signed a decree changing the name of the October 12 public holiday back to Día de la Raza, its name before former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner renamed it Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural in her November 2010 Decree 1584/10, published in the Boletín Oficial (Número 32.020, Año CXVIII).
  
  Note that the name change has not yet been formally implemented in legislation.    
• Argentina Decrees October 12 Public Holiday Name Change
  Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires)
  
  Argentina's President, Javier Milei, has signed a decree changing the name of the October 12 public holiday back to Día de la Raza, its name before former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner renamed it Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural in her November 2010 Decree 1584/10, published in the Boletín Oficial (Número 32.020, Año CXVIII).
  
  Note that the name change has not yet been formally implemented in legislation.    

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• Ecuador
• Ecuador
• Ecuador Declares August 20 Public Holiday
  Agencia de Noticias del Ecuador y Sudamérica (ANDES)
  
  Whle on a state visit to China, Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa Azín, has issued the Executive Decree No.475 declaring Thursday, August 20, 2026, as a one-time public holiday throughout the province of Loja, for both the public and private sectors, on account of the upcoming traditional pilgrimage in honor of the Virgin of El Cisne.    
• Ecuador Declares August 20 Public Holiday
  Agencia de Noticias del Ecuador y Sudamérica (ANDES)
  
  Whle on a state visit to China, Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa Azín, has issued the Executive Decree No.475 declaring Thursday, August 20, 2026, as a one-time public holiday throughout the province of Loja, for both the public and private sectors, on account of the upcoming traditional pilgrimage in honor of the Virgin of El Cisne.    

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• Egypt
• Egypt
• Egypt Moves Moulid El-Nabi Public Holiday
  Egypt State Information Service (Cairo)
  
  Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has issued a decree declaring Thursday, August 27, 2026, as an official paid public holiday to mark Moulid El-Nabi, Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "The decision applies to employees of ministries, government departments, public authorities, local administration units, public-sector companies and public business-sector companies.".    
• Egypt Moves Moulid El-Nabi Public Holiday
  Egypt State Information Service (Cairo)
  
  Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has issued a decree declaring Thursday, August 27, 2026, as an official paid public holiday to mark Moulid El-Nabi, Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "The decision applies to employees of ministries, government departments, public authorities, local administration units, public-sector companies and public business-sector companies.".    

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• Jordan
• Jordan
• Jordan Declares Prophet Mohammad's Birthday Public Holiday
  Jordan News Agency Petra (Amman)
  
  Jordanian Prime Minister, Jafar Hassan, announced that the upcoming public holiday for Prophet Mohammad's birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) would be observed on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, and that this suspension of work would apply to "all ministries, public departments, government institutions, state universities, municipalities, joint service councils, the Greater Amman Municipality, and fully state-owned companies.".    
• Jordan Declares Prophet Mohammad's Birthday Public Holiday
  Jordan News Agency Petra (Amman)
  
  Jordanian Prime Minister, Jafar Hassan, announced that the upcoming public holiday for Prophet Mohammad's birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) would be observed on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, and that this suspension of work would apply to "all ministries, public departments, government institutions, state universities, municipalities, joint service councils, the Greater Amman Municipality, and fully state-owned companies.".    

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• Kyrgyzstan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Kyrgyzstan Confirms August 31 and September 1 Public Holidays
  Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek)
  
  Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration has issued a statement clarifying the extent of the upcoming August 31 and September 1, 2026, public holidays.
  
  As per the aforementioned statement, August 31, the Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan, is a non-working public holiday, while September 1 has been declared a day off for employees of budget-funded organizations located in Bishkek (for privately owned organizations, the provision of September 1 as a day off is advisory in nature).    
• Kyrgyzstan Confirms August 31 and September 1 Public Holidays
  Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek)
  
  Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration has issued a statement clarifying the extent of the upcoming August 31 and September 1, 2026, public holidays.
  
  As per the aforementioned statement, August 31, the Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan, is a non-working public holiday, while September 1 has been declared a day off for employees of budget-funded organizations located in Bishkek (for privately owned organizations, the provision of September 1 as a day off is advisory in nature).    

Sunday, August 16, 2026

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• Karnataka (KA)
• Karnataka (KA)
• Karnataka Declares August 17 Public Holiday For Nagara Panchami
  Government of Karnataka (Bengaluru)
  
  The Dakshina Kannada and Udupi district administrations of India's state of Karnataka have declared Monday, August 17, 2026, as a public holiday on account of Nagara Panchami.
  
  The public holiday will apply to government offices across both districts, and stems from the Karnataka government’s direction authorizing the Deputy Commissioners of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi to declare a local holiday for Nagara Panchami based on local circumstances, following the proposal submitted by the Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner through letter No. DKDC-13011(12)/26/2026E-1254622/22 dated August 4, 2026.    
• Karnataka Declares August 17 Public Holiday For Nagara Panchami
  Government of Karnataka (Bengaluru)
  
  The Dakshina Kannada and Udupi district administrations of India's state of Karnataka have declared Monday, August 17, 2026, as a public holiday on account of Nagara Panchami.
  
  The public holiday will apply to government offices across both districts, and stems from the Karnataka government’s direction authorizing the Deputy Commissioners of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi to declare a local holiday for Nagara Panchami based on local circumstances, following the proposal submitted by the Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner through letter No. DKDC-13011(12)/26/2026E-1254622/22 dated August 4, 2026.    

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• Paraguay
• Paraguay
• Paraguay Moves Battle of Boquerón Public Holiday
  Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN)
  
  The Paraguayan Minister of Tourism, Rossana Viveros, has announced that the government had decided to move the public holiday commemorating the Battle of Boquerón from Tuesday, September 29, to Monday, September 28, 2026, in line with the powers granted to the President under the Ley 1723 del 29 de junio de 2001.    
• Paraguay Moves Battle of Boquerón Public Holiday
  Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN)
  
  The Paraguayan Minister of Tourism, Rossana Viveros, has announced that the government had decided to move the public holiday commemorating the Battle of Boquerón from Tuesday, September 29, to Monday, September 28, 2026, in line with the powers granted to the President under the Ley 1723 del 29 de junio de 2001.    

Friday, August 14, 2026

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• Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
• Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
• ACT To Extend Anzac Day 2027 Public Holiday
  ACT Government Chief Minister and Treasury Directorate (Canberra)
  
  The Chief Minister's Office of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has released a statement announcing that it had declared Sunday, April 25, 2027, as an additional public holiday.
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "In 2027, a public holiday will be observed in the ACT on both Anzac Day, Sunday 25 April 2027, and Monday 26 April 2027.", adding that "This early notification will ensure workers can access public holiday entitlements on Anzac Day, while providing businesses and employers with as much notice as possible to plan for 2027.".    
• ACT To Extend Anzac Day 2027 Public Holiday
  ACT Government Chief Minister and Treasury Directorate (Canberra)
  
  The Chief Minister's Office of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has released a statement announcing that it had declared Sunday, April 25, 2027, as an additional public holiday.
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "In 2027, a public holiday will be observed in the ACT on both Anzac Day, Sunday 25 April 2027, and Monday 26 April 2027.", adding that "This early notification will ensure workers can access public holiday entitlements on Anzac Day, while providing businesses and employers with as much notice as possible to plan for 2027.".    

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• Malaysia
• Malaysia
• Malaysian 2028 Islamic Public Holidays Announced
  Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (Jakim)
  
  Malaysia's governmental Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia, aka. JAKIM) has published its annual Islamic calendar of public holidays in Malaysia for the western year 2028 corresponding to 1449-1450 AH (Tarikh Penting Dalam Islam Tahun 2028).    
• Malaysian 2028 Islamic Public Holidays Announced
  Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (Jakim)
  
  Malaysia's governmental Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia, aka. JAKIM) has published its annual Islamic calendar of public holidays in Malaysia for the western year 2028 corresponding to 1449-1450 AH (Tarikh Penting Dalam Islam Tahun 2028).    

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• Mali
• Mali
• Mali Moves Prophet's Birthday and Baptism Public Holidays
  Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako)
  
  The Ministry of Religious Affairs, Worship and Customs of Mali has issued a press release announcing that, following deliberations of the National Commission for the Observation of the Moon, the lunar crescent marking the beginning of the month of Rabioul Awal (also known locally as Domba Kalo) had been sighted last night and therefore that that lunar month would begin on Friday, August 14, 2026.
  
  Consequently, and as per the aforementioned press release, the celebration of the Prophet's Birthday and the Prophet's Baptism public holidays, would be observed, respectively, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 and Monday, August 31, 2026, throughout the national territory.    
• Mali Moves Prophet's Birthday and Baptism Public Holidays
  Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako)
  
  The Ministry of Religious Affairs, Worship and Customs of Mali has issued a press release announcing that, following deliberations of the National Commission for the Observation of the Moon, the lunar crescent marking the beginning of the month of Rabioul Awal (also known locally as Domba Kalo) had been sighted last night and therefore that that lunar month would begin on Friday, August 14, 2026.
  
  Consequently, and as per the aforementioned press release, the celebration of the Prophet's Birthday and the Prophet's Baptism public holidays, would be observed, respectively, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 and Monday, August 31, 2026, throughout the national territory.    

Thursday, August 13, 2026

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• Bangladesh
• Bangladesh
• Bangladesh Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday August 26
  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
  
  Earlier tonight, following a meeting of Bangladesh's National Moon-Sighting Committee at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, the National Moon Sighting Committee announced that the Eid-e-Miladunnabi, commemorating the birth and demise anniversary of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), would be observed across Bangladesh on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.    
• Bangladesh Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday August 26
  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
  
  Earlier tonight, following a meeting of Bangladesh's National Moon-Sighting Committee at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, the National Moon Sighting Committee announced that the Eid-e-Miladunnabi, commemorating the birth and demise anniversary of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), would be observed across Bangladesh on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.    

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• Benin
• Benin
• Benin Declares August 15 Assumption Public Holiday
  Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou)
  
  Benin's Minister of Economy and Finance, responsible for the Budget and the Civil Service, Rodrigue Chaou, has issued a press release announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Saturday, August 15, 2026, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of the Assumption.
  
  As per the aforementioned press release, "The Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget and the Civil Service reminds that in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 90-019 of July 27, 1990 establishing the legal holidays in the Republic of Benin, Saturday, August 15, 2026, the Day of the Assumption, is a public holiday, a day off work and paid throughout the entire national territory".    
• Benin Declares August 15 Assumption Public Holiday
  Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou)
  
  Benin's Minister of Economy and Finance, responsible for the Budget and the Civil Service, Rodrigue Chaou, has issued a press release announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Saturday, August 15, 2026, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of the Assumption.
  
  As per the aforementioned press release, "The Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget and the Civil Service reminds that in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 90-019 of July 27, 1990 establishing the legal holidays in the Republic of Benin, Saturday, August 15, 2026, the Day of the Assumption, is a public holiday, a day off work and paid throughout the entire national territory".    

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• Gambia
• Gambia
• Gambia Declares August 15 Assumption Public Holiday
  Office of The President, State House (Banjul)
  
  The President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, acting under Section 76 (1) of the Constitution (1997) of the Republic of The Gambia, has declared Saturday, August 15, 2026, a public holiday throughout the country in observation of the Christian feast of Assumption Day (Sang Marie).    
• Gambia Declares August 15 Assumption Public Holiday
  Office of The President, State House (Banjul)
  
  The President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, acting under Section 76 (1) of the Constitution (1997) of the Republic of The Gambia, has declared Saturday, August 15, 2026, a public holiday throughout the country in observation of the Christian feast of Assumption Day (Sang Marie).    

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• Morocco
• Morocco
• Morocco Declares August 25 As Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday
  Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat)
  
  Earlier tonight, the ministère des Habous et des Affaires islamiques (Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs) of the government of Morocco has announced that the month of Rabie-I 1448 of the Hijra will begin on Friday, August 14, 2026 and Eid Al Mawlid Annabaoui will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.    
• Morocco Declares August 25 As Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday
  Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat)
  
  Earlier tonight, the ministère des Habous et des Affaires islamiques (Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs) of the government of Morocco has announced that the month of Rabie-I 1448 of the Hijra will begin on Friday, August 14, 2026 and Eid Al Mawlid Annabaoui will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.    

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• Nepal
• Nepal
• Nepal Rules-Out Cancellation Of Two-Day Weekends
  Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu)
  
  Nepalese Law Minister, Sobita Gautam, has ruled out any immediate review of its two-day public holiday system, introduced last April, despite criticism in the National Assembly that the arrangement has adversely affected education, business and government services.
  
  Last June, Nepalese Press and Research Adviser to the Prime Minister, Deepa Dahal, had already had to deny media reports that the government was considering revoking the two-day weekend system, introduced in April 2026.    
• Nepal Rules-Out Cancellation Of Two-Day Weekends
  Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu)
  
  Nepalese Law Minister, Sobita Gautam, has ruled out any immediate review of its two-day public holiday system, introduced last April, despite criticism in the National Assembly that the arrangement has adversely affected education, business and government services.
  
  Last June, Nepalese Press and Research Adviser to the Prime Minister, Deepa Dahal, had already had to deny media reports that the government was considering revoking the two-day weekend system, introduced in April 2026.    

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• Nigeria
• Nigeria
• Nigeria To Observe Prophet's Birthday On August 25
  Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja)
  
  Nigeria's President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced that the National Moon Sighting Committee had received credible reports confirming the sighting of the new moon of Rabi’ul Awwal 1448 AH on Thursday, August 13, and therefore that Friday, August 14, 2026, would be the first day of Rabi’ul Awwal 1448 AH, with the Prophet's Birthday on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.    
• Nigeria To Observe Prophet's Birthday On August 25
  Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja)
  
  Nigeria's President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced that the National Moon Sighting Committee had received credible reports confirming the sighting of the new moon of Rabi’ul Awwal 1448 AH on Thursday, August 13, and therefore that Friday, August 14, 2026, would be the first day of Rabi’ul Awwal 1448 AH, with the Prophet's Birthday on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.    

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• Pakistan
• Pakistan
• Pakistan Moves Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday To August 26
  Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad)
  
  Pakistan's Moon sighting committee, chaired by Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, at a meeting also attended by representatives from the Pakistan Meteorological Department, and the Ministry of Science and Technology, has announced that the Rabi-ul-Awwal moon had not been sighted anywhere in Pakistan and therefore that Eid Milad-un-Nabi (the Prophet's Birthday) would be celebrated on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.    
• Pakistan Moves Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday To August 26
  Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad)
  
  Pakistan's Moon sighting committee, chaired by Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, at a meeting also attended by representatives from the Pakistan Meteorological Department, and the Ministry of Science and Technology, has announced that the Rabi-ul-Awwal moon had not been sighted anywhere in Pakistan and therefore that Eid Milad-un-Nabi (the Prophet's Birthday) would be celebrated on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.    

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• Tunisia
• Tunisia
• Tunisian Prophet Birthday Public Holiday August 25
  Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP)
  
  Tunisia's Mufti de la République, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, has announced that Friday, August 14, 2026, would be the first day of the month of Rabia al-Awwal and that, consequently, the date for the upcoming fête du Mouled (the Prophet's Birthday) annual non-working public holiday of Tunisia, would be Tuesday, August 25, 2026.    
• Tunisian Prophet Birthday Public Holiday August 25
  Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP)
  
  Tunisia's Mufti de la République, Hichem Ben Mahmoud, has announced that Friday, August 14, 2026, would be the first day of the month of Rabia al-Awwal and that, consequently, the date for the upcoming fête du Mouled (the Prophet's Birthday) annual non-working public holiday of Tunisia, would be Tuesday, August 25, 2026.    

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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• Costa Rica
• Costa Rica
• Costa Rica Maintains August 15 Public Holiday
  Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José)
  
  Costa Rica's Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) has issued a communique confirming that the upcoming Mother's Day public holiday would be observed on its set date of Saturday, August 15, 2026, and would not be moved.    
• Costa Rica Maintains August 15 Public Holiday
  Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José)
  
  Costa Rica's Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) has issued a communique confirming that the upcoming Mother's Day public holiday would be observed on its set date of Saturday, August 15, 2026, and would not be moved.    

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• Gabon
• Gabon
• Gabon Declares August 15-17 Public Holidays
  Gouvernement de la République Gabonaise (Libreville)
  
  Gabon's Ministry of Labor, Full Employment, Social Dialogue, and Vocational Training has issued a communique declaring Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, August 15-16-17, 2026, as public holidays, on the account of the upcoming Assumption and Independence Day.
  
  As per the aforementioned communique, this measure is taken in accordance with the provisions of decree no. 00727/PR/MTEFP of June 29, 1998, regulating the system of public holidays in the Gabonese Republic, amended in its article 2 by decree no. 000484/PR/MTE of May 26, 2004.    
• Gabon Declares August 15-17 Public Holidays
  Gouvernement de la République Gabonaise (Libreville)
  
  Gabon's Ministry of Labor, Full Employment, Social Dialogue, and Vocational Training has issued a communique declaring Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, August 15-16-17, 2026, as public holidays, on the account of the upcoming Assumption and Independence Day.
  
  As per the aforementioned communique, this measure is taken in accordance with the provisions of decree no. 00727/PR/MTEFP of June 29, 1998, regulating the system of public holidays in the Gabonese Republic, amended in its article 2 by decree no. 000484/PR/MTE of May 26, 2004.    

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• Hungary
• Hungary
• Hungary Considers Bill To Add December 24 Public Holiday
  Kormányzat Nemzetgazdasági Minisztérium (Budapest)
  
  Hungary's Munkástanácsok Országos Szövetsége (National Federation of Workers' Councils) has submitted a legislative proposal to add December 24 to the list of annual public holidays, to the newly established Ministry of Social and Family Affairs (Szociális és Családügyi Minisztérium), for parliamentary consideration in autumn 2026.
  
  The proposal is to "Amend the Hungarian Labour Code (Act I of 2012) to add 24 December to the list of munkaszüneti napok (statutory non-working days).".    
• Hungary Considers Bill To Add December 24 Public Holiday
  Kormányzat Nemzetgazdasági Minisztérium (Budapest)
  
  Hungary's Munkástanácsok Országos Szövetsége (National Federation of Workers' Councils) has submitted a legislative proposal to add December 24 to the list of annual public holidays, to the newly established Ministry of Social and Family Affairs (Szociális és Családügyi Minisztérium), for parliamentary consideration in autumn 2026.
  
  The proposal is to "Amend the Hungarian Labour Code (Act I of 2012) to add 24 December to the list of munkaszüneti napok (statutory non-working days).".    

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• Ivory Coast
• Ivory Coast
• Ivory Coast Declares August 15 Public Holiday
  Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan)
  
  The Ministry of Employment, Social Protection and Vocational Training of the Ivory Coast, has announced that Saturday, August 15, 2026, corresponding to the Feast of the Assumption, had been declared a public holiday and a day off throughout the national territory.
  
  As per the aforementioned press release, this provision is part of the application of decree no. 2011-371 of November 4, 2011, amending and supplementing article 2 of decree no. 96-205 of March 7, 1996 establishing the list and system of public holidays in Ivory Coast.    
• Ivory Coast Declares August 15 Public Holiday
  Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan)
  
  The Ministry of Employment, Social Protection and Vocational Training of the Ivory Coast, has announced that Saturday, August 15, 2026, corresponding to the Feast of the Assumption, had been declared a public holiday and a day off throughout the national territory.
  
  As per the aforementioned press release, this provision is part of the application of decree no. 2011-371 of November 4, 2011, amending and supplementing article 2 of decree no. 96-205 of March 7, 1996 establishing the list and system of public holidays in Ivory Coast.    

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• Saint Lucia
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Lucia Revives Carnival Public Holidays Dsicussion
  Office of the Prime Minister (Castries)
  
  The Executive Director of the Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Brian Louisy, has come out, urging caution, is the seemingly never-ending discussion about making Carnival Monday and Tuesday public holidays in Saint Lucia.    
• Saint Lucia Revives Carnival Public Holidays Dsicussion
  Office of the Prime Minister (Castries)
  
  The Executive Director of the Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Brian Louisy, has come out, urging caution, is the seemingly never-ending discussion about making Carnival Monday and Tuesday public holidays in Saint Lucia.    

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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• Afghanistan
• Afghanistan
• Afghanistan Declares August 15 Victory Day Public Holiday
  Pajhwok Afghan News (Kabul)
  
  The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Taliban government of Afghanistan has declared Saturday, August 15, 2026, as a nationwide public holiday on the occasion of the Day of Victory.
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs stated that August 15 marks the day of freedom and pride of the Afghan people. Accordingly, Saturday, Rabi’ al-Awwal 1, 1448 AH, corresponding to August 15, 2026, which coincides with the day of victory in Kabul, has been declared a public holiday across the country in commemoration of this proud occasion.".    
• Afghanistan Declares August 15 Victory Day Public Holiday
  Pajhwok Afghan News (Kabul)
  
  The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Taliban government of Afghanistan has declared Saturday, August 15, 2026, as a nationwide public holiday on the occasion of the Day of Victory.
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs stated that August 15 marks the day of freedom and pride of the Afghan people. Accordingly, Saturday, Rabi’ al-Awwal 1, 1448 AH, corresponding to August 15, 2026, which coincides with the day of victory in Kabul, has been declared a public holiday across the country in commemoration of this proud occasion.".    

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• Goa (GA)
• Goa (GA)
• Goa Declares August 16 Electoral Public Holiday
  Government of Goa (Panaji)
  
  The government of the Indian State of Goa has issued a vide notification declaring Sunday, August 16, 2026, as a paid electoral public holiday for the Bye Elections to Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Chinchinim Deussua, Taluka Salcete, South Goa District.
  
  As per the aforementioned notification, "the holiday will be a paid holiday to workers of all establishments including commercial and industrial undertakings in the State of Goa; daily wage/ casual workers employed in any business, trade, industrial undertakings, Government departments, State Government Industrial Department or any other establishment provided they are the voters for the Bye election".    
• Goa Declares August 16 Electoral Public Holiday
  Government of Goa (Panaji)
  
  The government of the Indian State of Goa has issued a vide notification declaring Sunday, August 16, 2026, as a paid electoral public holiday for the Bye Elections to Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Chinchinim Deussua, Taluka Salcete, South Goa District.
  
  As per the aforementioned notification, "the holiday will be a paid holiday to workers of all establishments including commercial and industrial undertakings in the State of Goa; daily wage/ casual workers employed in any business, trade, industrial undertakings, Government departments, State Government Industrial Department or any other establishment provided they are the voters for the Bye election".    

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• Kuwait
• Kuwait
• Kuwait Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday August 27
  Kuwait Civil Service Commission (Kuwait City)
  
  The Kuwaiti Cabinet, in its weekly meeting on Tuesday, has declared Thursday, August 27, 2026, a public holiday in Kuwait on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad's birthday.
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "Work will resume on Sunday, August 30.".    
• Kuwait Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday August 27
  Kuwait Civil Service Commission (Kuwait City)
  
  The Kuwaiti Cabinet, in its weekly meeting on Tuesday, has declared Thursday, August 27, 2026, a public holiday in Kuwait on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad's birthday.
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "Work will resume on Sunday, August 30.".    

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• Melaka (MLK)
• Melaka (MLK)
• Melaka Rules-Out August 21 UNESCO Public Holiday
  Laman Web Rasmi Bahagian Kabinet Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Kuala Lumpur)
  
  The State Secretary of Malaysia's State of Melaka, Datuk Salhah Salleh, has issued a clarification to dispel the rumour that Friday, August 21, 2026, had been declared a one-off state public holiday to mark Melaka’s Unesco World Heritage recognition.
  
  As per the aforementioned statement, "All public services, schooling and daily activities will continue as usual on August 21".    
• Melaka Rules-Out August 21 UNESCO Public Holiday
  Laman Web Rasmi Bahagian Kabinet Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Kuala Lumpur)
  
  The State Secretary of Malaysia's State of Melaka, Datuk Salhah Salleh, has issued a clarification to dispel the rumour that Friday, August 21, 2026, had been declared a one-off state public holiday to mark Melaka’s Unesco World Heritage recognition.
  
  As per the aforementioned statement, "All public services, schooling and daily activities will continue as usual on August 21".    

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• Pakistan
• Pakistan
• Pakistan Declares August 14 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, its allied offices, public sector and private banks, and development financial institutions will remain closed on Friday, August 14 on account of public holidays for Independence Day.
  
  As per the official statement, "The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on Friday, August 14, 2026 being public holiday on the occasion of ‘Independence Day’, as declared by the Government of Pakistan", adding that the SBP, its allied offices, the public sector, private banks, and development finance institutions will resume operations on Monday, August 17, 2026.    
• Pakistan Declares August 14 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, its allied offices, public sector and private banks, and development financial institutions will remain closed on Friday, August 14 on account of public holidays for Independence Day.
  
  As per the official statement, "The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on Friday, August 14, 2026 being public holiday on the occasion of ‘Independence Day’, as declared by the Government of Pakistan", adding that the SBP, its allied offices, the public sector, private banks, and development finance institutions will resume operations on Monday, August 17, 2026.    

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• Zambia
• Zambia
• Zambia Rules-Out August 14 Public Holiday
  The Lusaka Times (Lusaka)
  
  The Zambian Secretary to Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, has issued a statement that only Thursday, August 13, 2026, is a public holiday, and that Friday, August 14, 2026, is a regular working day.
  
  As per the aforementioned statement, "The government of the Republic of Zambia wishes to remind all employers and members of the public that Thursday, 13th August, 2026, is a public holiday in accordance with Article 56(2) of the Constitution of Zambia".    
• Zambia Rules-Out August 14 Public Holiday
  The Lusaka Times (Lusaka)
  
  The Zambian Secretary to Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, has issued a statement that only Thursday, August 13, 2026, is a public holiday, and that Friday, August 14, 2026, is a regular working day.
  
  As per the aforementioned statement, "The government of the Republic of Zambia wishes to remind all employers and members of the public that Thursday, 13th August, 2026, is a public holiday in accordance with Article 56(2) of the Constitution of Zambia".    

Monday, August 10, 2026

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• Argentina
• Argentina
• Argentina Considering November Public Holidays For Papal Visit
  Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires)
  
  The National Deputy, Jorge Taiana, of the Union for the Fatherland party, has presented a bill, which has the signature of more than 20 legislators, requesting the Executive Branch declare, exceptionally, November 9, 10 and 11, 2026, as non-working public holidays, on the occasion of the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to Argentina.
  
  As per a related statement by Argentine Foreign Minister, Pablo Quirno, a Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) will be issued in the coming days to declare the visit a matter of national interest.    
• Argentina Considering November Public Holidays For Papal Visit
  Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires)
  
  The National Deputy, Jorge Taiana, of the Union for the Fatherland party, has presented a bill, which has the signature of more than 20 legislators, requesting the Executive Branch declare, exceptionally, November 9, 10 and 11, 2026, as non-working public holidays, on the occasion of the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to Argentina.
  
  As per a related statement by Argentine Foreign Minister, Pablo Quirno, a Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) will be issued in the coming days to declare the visit a matter of national interest.    

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• Chad
• Chad
• Chad Declares August 11 Public Holiday
  Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena)
  
  Chad's Ministry of Public Service and Social Dialogue, Abdoulaye Mboudou Mbami, has issued the communiqué No.006/PR/PM/ MFPCS/SG/ DGAT/2026 declaring Tuesday, August 11, 2026, as the date of the upcoming Independence Day public holiday of Chad.
  
  As per the aforementioned communiqué, "On the occasion of the Anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence—a national holiday—and in accordance with Article 2 of Decree No. 273/PR/MFPTDS/2019 of March 7, 2019, revising the list and regulations concerning public holidays and non-working days, the Minister of the Civil Service and Social Dialogue wishes to inform workers in both the public and private sectors that Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (National Day), is declared a paid public holiday throughout the country.".    
• Chad Declares August 11 Public Holiday
  Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena)
  
  Chad's Ministry of Public Service and Social Dialogue, Abdoulaye Mboudou Mbami, has issued the communiqué No.006/PR/PM/ MFPCS/SG/ DGAT/2026 declaring Tuesday, August 11, 2026, as the date of the upcoming Independence Day public holiday of Chad.
  
  As per the aforementioned communiqué, "On the occasion of the Anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence—a national holiday—and in accordance with Article 2 of Decree No. 273/PR/MFPTDS/2019 of March 7, 2019, revising the list and regulations concerning public holidays and non-working days, the Minister of the Civil Service and Social Dialogue wishes to inform workers in both the public and private sectors that Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (National Day), is declared a paid public holiday throughout the country.".    

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• Dominican Republic
• Dominican Republic
• Dominican Republic Sets Date Of Restoration Day Public Holiday
  Ministerio de Trabajo República Dominicana (Santo Domingo)
  
  The Ministry of Labour of the Dominican Republic has issued an official communiqué confirming that, as per the current legislation on public holidays in the Dominican Republic, the upcoming Día de la Restauración (Restoration Day) annual non-working public holiday would be observed, on its traditional date, namely Sunday, August 16, 2026, and that "the working class must return to their daily work on Monday, August 17, 2026, as established by Law 139-97, taking into account the application of public holidays".    
• Dominican Republic Sets Date Of Restoration Day Public Holiday
  Ministerio de Trabajo República Dominicana (Santo Domingo)
  
  The Ministry of Labour of the Dominican Republic has issued an official communiqué confirming that, as per the current legislation on public holidays in the Dominican Republic, the upcoming Día de la Restauración (Restoration Day) annual non-working public holiday would be observed, on its traditional date, namely Sunday, August 16, 2026, and that "the working class must return to their daily work on Monday, August 17, 2026, as established by Law 139-97, taking into account the application of public holidays".    

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• Haiti
• Haiti
• Haiti Extends August Public Holidays
  Communiqués de presse de la Présidence de la République d'Haïti (Port-au-Prince)
  
  The General Secretary of the Presidency of Haiti, Marie E. Régine Joseph Héraux, has announced that Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15, 2026, will be public holidays and days off throughout the Haitian territory, on the occasion of Bois-Caïman Day and Union for Liberty Day, and then on the Feast of the Assumption.
  
  As per the media release reference PN/SGP/RJH/2757 "this provision concerns the public administration, commerce, industry and schools, which will have to be completely closed during these two days".    
• Haiti Extends August Public Holidays
  Communiqués de presse de la Présidence de la République d'Haïti (Port-au-Prince)
  
  The General Secretary of the Presidency of Haiti, Marie E. Régine Joseph Héraux, has announced that Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15, 2026, will be public holidays and days off throughout the Haitian territory, on the occasion of Bois-Caïman Day and Union for Liberty Day, and then on the Feast of the Assumption.
  
  As per the media release reference PN/SGP/RJH/2757 "this provision concerns the public administration, commerce, industry and schools, which will have to be completely closed during these two days".    

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• Maharashtra (MH)
• Maharashtra (MH)
• Maharashtra Swaps August And September Public Holidays
  Government of Maharashtra (Mumbai)
  
  The General Administration Department of India's State of Maharashtra has issued the Government Corrigendum (शासन शुद्धीपत्रक) Number स्थानिसु-२०२६ /प्र.क्र.१४०/जपुक (२९), signed by the Under Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Ramdas Girjappa Kolekar.
  
  As per the aforementioned corrigendum, Friday, August 28, has been declared a local holiday for all state and semi-government offices in Mumbai City and the Mumbai Suburban district to mark Raksha Bandhan, while the previously declared local holiday for Gopal Kala (Dahi Handi), originally set for September 5, has been canceled.    
• Maharashtra Swaps August And September Public Holidays
  Government of Maharashtra (Mumbai)
  
  The General Administration Department of India's State of Maharashtra has issued the Government Corrigendum (शासन शुद्धीपत्रक) Number स्थानिसु-२०२६ /प्र.क्र.१४०/जपुक (२९), signed by the Under Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Ramdas Girjappa Kolekar.
  
  As per the aforementioned corrigendum, Friday, August 28, has been declared a local holiday for all state and semi-government offices in Mumbai City and the Mumbai Suburban district to mark Raksha Bandhan, while the previously declared local holiday for Gopal Kala (Dahi Handi), originally set for September 5, has been canceled.    

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• Senegal
• Senegal
• Senegal Bill Would Extend Magal Public Holiday
  Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar)
  
  A bill has been tabled by MP Marème Mbacké (Pastef-Les Patriotes) to automatically declare the Monday after the Grand Magal de Touba a public holiday, when the Magal falls on a Sunday, as was the case in 2026.    
• Senegal Bill Would Extend Magal Public Holiday
  Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar)
  
  A bill has been tabled by MP Marème Mbacké (Pastef-Les Patriotes) to automatically declare the Monday after the Grand Magal de Touba a public holiday, when the Magal falls on a Sunday, as was the case in 2026.    

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• Solomon Islands
• Solomon Islands
• Solomon Islands Move Upcoming Provincial Public Holiday To November
  Solomon Islands Government (Honiara)
  
  The Solomon Islands Ministry for Home Affairs has released an Extra-Ordinary Gazette dated August 10, 2026, moving the date of the upcoming annual public holiday for the 43rd Second Appointed Day Anniversary of Malaita Province, from August 14, to Wednesday, November 18, 2026, due to the intensive road works currently being undertaken in Auki Town.
  
  As per the Malaita Provincial Government, "The decision to defer is therefore intended to allow sufficient time for improved conditions and a safer, more organised and meaningful celebration for everyone.".    
• Solomon Islands Move Upcoming Provincial Public Holiday To November
  Solomon Islands Government (Honiara)
  
  The Solomon Islands Ministry for Home Affairs has released an Extra-Ordinary Gazette dated August 10, 2026, moving the date of the upcoming annual public holiday for the 43rd Second Appointed Day Anniversary of Malaita Province, from August 14, to Wednesday, November 18, 2026, due to the intensive road works currently being undertaken in Auki Town.
  
  As per the Malaita Provincial Government, "The decision to defer is therefore intended to allow sufficient time for improved conditions and a safer, more organised and meaningful celebration for everyone.".    

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• Vietnam
• Vietnam
• Another Vietnamese Ministry Chooses 7-Day Lunar New Year Public Holiday
  Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
  
  The Ministry of Health of Vietnam has responded to the survey sent by the Ministry of Interior regarding the proposed holiday schedule for Vietnamese Culture Day in 2026, Lunar New Year 2027, and National Day 2027, choosing Option 1 for the Vietnamese Culture Day holiday in 2026 (swapping to a 4-day holiday) and Option 1 for the Lunar New Year holiday in 2027 (no swapping of dates, a full 7-day holiday).    
• Another Vietnamese Ministry Chooses 7-Day Lunar New Year Public Holiday
  Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
  
  The Ministry of Health of Vietnam has responded to the survey sent by the Ministry of Interior regarding the proposed holiday schedule for Vietnamese Culture Day in 2026, Lunar New Year 2027, and National Day 2027, choosing Option 1 for the Vietnamese Culture Day holiday in 2026 (swapping to a 4-day holiday) and Option 1 for the Lunar New Year holiday in 2027 (no swapping of dates, a full 7-day holiday).    

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• Zambia
• Zambia
• Zambia Declares August 13 Public Holiday
  The Lusaka Times (Lusaka)
  
  The Zambian Secretary to Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, has issued the Cabinet Office Circular No.12 of 2026, declaring Thursday, August 13, 2026, as a one-off public holiday on account of the tripartite elections being held on that date.
  
  As per the aforementioned circular, "In accordance with Article 56 (1) and (2) of the Constitution of Zambia, as amended by the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2016, the Country holds General Elections every five (5) years after the last general election on the second Thursday of August. We will, therefore, be holding a General Election on 13th August, 2026 to elect the President and Vice-President, Members of Parliament, Mayors and Council Chairpersons as well as Councillors. Further Article 56 (2), provides that the day on which a general election is held shall be a public holiday.", adding that "Pursuant to the constitutional provision, Thursday, 13th August, 2026, the day on which the general election will be held shall be a Public Holiday. This is intended to accord all the eligible voters an opportunity to participate in the elections.", and concluding with "Please note that Friday, 14th August, 2026 will not be a holiday. It will be a working day.".    
• Zambia Declares August 13 Public Holiday
  The Lusaka Times (Lusaka)
  
  The Zambian Secretary to Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, has issued the Cabinet Office Circular No.12 of 2026, declaring Thursday, August 13, 2026, as a one-off public holiday on account of the tripartite elections being held on that date.
  
  As per the aforementioned circular, "In accordance with Article 56 (1) and (2) of the Constitution of Zambia, as amended by the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2016, the Country holds General Elections every five (5) years after the last general election on the second Thursday of August. We will, therefore, be holding a General Election on 13th August, 2026 to elect the President and Vice-President, Members of Parliament, Mayors and Council Chairpersons as well as Councillors. Further Article 56 (2), provides that the day on which a general election is held shall be a public holiday.", adding that "Pursuant to the constitutional provision, Thursday, 13th August, 2026, the day on which the general election will be held shall be a Public Holiday. This is intended to accord all the eligible voters an opportunity to participate in the elections.", and concluding with "Please note that Friday, 14th August, 2026 will not be a holiday. It will be a working day.".    

Sunday, August 9, 2026

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• Trinidad and Tobago
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Trinidad and Tobago Call For First Peoples Public Holiday
  Trinidad and Tobago Government Portal (Port of Spain)
  
  The Grand Chief of the First Peoples Sovereign Nations of Trinidad and Tobago, Eric Lewis, has called for replacing an existing public holiday with one dedicated to First Peoples, suggesting that "Perhaps we could replace Corpus Christi with First Peoples holiday".
  
  The aforementioned call was made at today's United Nations International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2026 series of ancestral and commemorative ceremonies.    
• Trinidad and Tobago Call For First Peoples Public Holiday
  Trinidad and Tobago Government Portal (Port of Spain)
  
  The Grand Chief of the First Peoples Sovereign Nations of Trinidad and Tobago, Eric Lewis, has called for replacing an existing public holiday with one dedicated to First Peoples, suggesting that "Perhaps we could replace Corpus Christi with First Peoples holiday".
  
  The aforementioned call was made at today's United Nations International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2026 series of ancestral and commemorative ceremonies.    

Saturday, August 8, 2026

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• Barbados
• Barbados
• Barbados Call For Garry Sobers Public Holiday
  Government of Barbados Ministry of Labour (Bridgetown)
  
  Sir Charles Griffith has proposed the creation of a new annual public holiday in Barbados to celebrate his contribution to the sport of Sir Garry Sobers, who died last month.    
• Barbados Call For Garry Sobers Public Holiday
  Government of Barbados Ministry of Labour (Bridgetown)
  
  Sir Charles Griffith has proposed the creation of a new annual public holiday in Barbados to celebrate his contribution to the sport of Sir Garry Sobers, who died last month.    

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• Iraq
• Iraq
• Iraq Announces Declares August 12 Public Holiday
  Al Sumaria News (Baghdad)
  
  The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers of Iraq has declared Wednesday, August 12, 2026, a public holiday across all ministries and government institutions in commemoration of the death of the Prophet Muhammad.
  
  As per the aforementioned statement, "Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zubaidi has directed that official working hours be suspended in all government institutions on Wednesday, August 12, 2026".    
• Iraq Announces Declares August 12 Public Holiday
  Al Sumaria News (Baghdad)
  
  The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers of Iraq has declared Wednesday, August 12, 2026, a public holiday across all ministries and government institutions in commemoration of the death of the Prophet Muhammad.
  
  As per the aforementioned statement, "Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zubaidi has directed that official working hours be suspended in all government institutions on Wednesday, August 12, 2026".    

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• Peru
• Peru
• Peru Amends Plans To Move Public Holidays To Fridays
  Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
  
  Peru's Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), Elmer Cuba, has announced a change to the plans he announced yesterday to move most annual public holidays to the next Friday, beginning in 2027.
  
  In an interview this morning with Canal N, Minister Cuba stated that "Monday is a better day for holidays".    
• Peru Amends Plans To Move Public Holidays To Fridays
  Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
  
  Peru's Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), Elmer Cuba, has announced a change to the plans he announced yesterday to move most annual public holidays to the next Friday, beginning in 2027.
  
  In an interview this morning with Canal N, Minister Cuba stated that "Monday is a better day for holidays".    

Friday, August 7, 2026

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• Chile
• Chile
• Chilean Bill To Extend September 2026 Public Holidays
  Tramitación de proyectos (Congreso Nacional de Chile)
  
  Chilean member of Parliament, Zandra Parisi, a member of parliament from the People's Party (PDG), has introduced legislation to declare Thursday, September 17, 2026, due to the annual September 18 and 19 public holidays overlapping with the weekend in 2026.
  
  However, the Chilean Undersecretary of the Interior, Máximo Pavez, has come out against the proposal, stating that "The Executive branch is of the opinion not to innovate in this matter, because there is already a law that regulates what happens with the National Holidays , both when there is an interruption at the beginning or end of the National Holidays week".    
• Chilean Bill To Extend September 2026 Public Holidays
  Tramitación de proyectos (Congreso Nacional de Chile)
  
  Chilean member of Parliament, Zandra Parisi, a member of parliament from the People's Party (PDG), has introduced legislation to declare Thursday, September 17, 2026, due to the annual September 18 and 19 public holidays overlapping with the weekend in 2026.
  
  However, the Chilean Undersecretary of the Interior, Máximo Pavez, has come out against the proposal, stating that "The Executive branch is of the opinion not to innovate in this matter, because there is already a law that regulates what happens with the National Holidays , both when there is an interruption at the beginning or end of the National Holidays week".    

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• Guatemala
• Guatemala
• Guatemalan Bank Holiday Moved To August 14
  Superintendencia de Bancos de Guatemala (Guatemala City)
  
  The supervisory body in charge of the banking sector in Guatemala (the Superintendencia de Bancos de Guatemala - SIB) has announced that Friday, August 14, 2026, had been declared as a bank holiday in Guatemala, on account of the annual, August 15, Asunción de Nuestra Señora.
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Monetary Board authorized banks, bank branches and agencies, finance companies, insurance companies, warehousing companies, currency exchange houses, and microfinance institutions to close on Friday, August 14—a holiday for the Assumption of Our Lady (which falls on August 15 and applies only to the capital city).".    
• Guatemalan Bank Holiday Moved To August 14
  Superintendencia de Bancos de Guatemala (Guatemala City)
  
  The supervisory body in charge of the banking sector in Guatemala (the Superintendencia de Bancos de Guatemala - SIB) has announced that Friday, August 14, 2026, had been declared as a bank holiday in Guatemala, on account of the annual, August 15, Asunción de Nuestra Señora.
  
  As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Monetary Board authorized banks, bank branches and agencies, finance companies, insurance companies, warehousing companies, currency exchange houses, and microfinance institutions to close on Friday, August 14—a holiday for the Assumption of Our Lady (which falls on August 15 and applies only to the capital city).".    

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• Peru
• Peru
• Peru To Move Public Holidays To Fridays
  Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
  
  Peru's new president, Keiko Fujimori, has announced that the Peruvian government will move all holidays to Fridays to boost domestic tourism and improve productivity.
  
  As per the Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), Elmer Cuba, starting in 2027, all holidays will be moved to Friday, except for Christmas, New Year's Day and Peru's national day (July 28), adding that this measure may begin at the end of 2026.    
• Peru To Move Public Holidays To Fridays
  Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
  
  Peru's new president, Keiko Fujimori, has announced that the Peruvian government will move all holidays to Fridays to boost domestic tourism and improve productivity.
  
  As per the Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), Elmer Cuba, starting in 2027, all holidays will be moved to Friday, except for Christmas, New Year's Day and Peru's national day (July 28), adding that this measure may begin at the end of 2026.    

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• UAE (United Arab Emirates)
• UAE (United Arab Emirates)
• UAE Moves Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday
  Emirates News Agency (WAM)
  
  The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), for private sector employees, and the Federal Authority For Government Human Resources (for the public sector), have announced that as per Resolution No. 27 of April 2024, Friday, August 28, 2026, would be marked as a public holiday to honour Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday.    
• UAE Moves Prophet's Birthday Public Holiday
  Emirates News Agency (WAM)
  
  The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), for private sector employees, and the Federal Authority For Government Human Resources (for the public sector), have announced that as per Resolution No. 27 of April 2024, Friday, August 28, 2026, would be marked as a public holiday to honour Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday.    

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• Vietnam
• Vietnam
• Vietnamese Ministry Chooses 7-Day Lunar New Year Public Holiday
  Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
  
  The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam has responded to the survey sent by the Ministry of Interior regarding the proposed holiday schedule for Vietnamese Culture Day in 2026, Lunar New Year 2027, and National Day 2027.
  
  As per the aforementioned response, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism unanimously chose Option 1 for the Vietnamese Culture Day holiday in 2026 (swapping to a 4-day holiday) and Option 1 for the Lunar New Year holiday in 2027 (no swapping of dates, a full 7-day holiday).    
• Vietnamese Ministry Chooses 7-Day Lunar New Year Public Holiday
  Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
  
  The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam has responded to the survey sent by the Ministry of Interior regarding the proposed holiday schedule for Vietnamese Culture Day in 2026, Lunar New Year 2027, and National Day 2027.
  
  As per the aforementioned response, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism unanimously chose Option 1 for the Vietnamese Culture Day holiday in 2026 (swapping to a 4-day holiday) and Option 1 for the Lunar New Year holiday in 2027 (no swapping of dates, a full 7-day holiday).    

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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• Benin
• Benin
• Benin Traditional Religions Days To Last A Week
  Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou)
  
  The Government of Benin has announced that the upcoming 2027 Vodun Days (Traditional Religions Days) had been extended to last from January 2 to 9, 2027.
  
  Benin's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Adidjatou A. Mathys, did however stress that the number of non-working public holidays for the Vodun Days 2027 would remain as set "in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 2024-32 of 02 September 2024 establishing the annual festival of traditional religions in the Republic of Benin".    
• Benin Traditional Religions Days To Last A Week
  Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou)
  
  The Government of Benin has announced that the upcoming 2027 Vodun Days (Traditional Religions Days) had been extended to last from January 2 to 9, 2027.
  
  Benin's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Adidjatou A. Mathys, did however stress that the number of non-working public holidays for the Vodun Days 2027 would remain as set "in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 2024-32 of 02 September 2024 establishing the annual festival of traditional religions in the Republic of Benin".    

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• Morocco
• Morocco
• Morocco Rules-Out Public Holidays Reform
  Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat)
  
  Morocco's Minister Delegate for Administrative Reform and Digital Transition, Amal El Fallah, questioned in Parliament about a possible revision of the official holiday calendar, has stated that the government was not planning an immediate overhaul of the public holiday system in Morocco.
  
  In her written response to parliamentary advisor Khalid Satti of the National Labor Union of Morocco (UNTM), the minister emphasized that any changes to the system would require in-depth consultation with all stakeholders, in both the public and private sectors and that Moroccan civil servants currently benefit from 17 public holidays divided between national and religious holidays, in accordance with decree no. 2.77.169 establishing the list of days off in public administrations, public establishments and concessionary services.
  
  She added that with 17 annual public holidays, Morocco ranks above several Arab countries, notably Egypt (13 days), Tunisia (15 days) and Algeria (9 days).    
• Morocco Rules-Out Public Holidays Reform
  Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat)
  
  Morocco's Minister Delegate for Administrative Reform and Digital Transition, Amal El Fallah, questioned in Parliament about a possible revision of the official holiday calendar, has stated that the government was not planning an immediate overhaul of the public holiday system in Morocco.
  
  In her written response to parliamentary advisor Khalid Satti of the National Labor Union of Morocco (UNTM), the minister emphasized that any changes to the system would require in-depth consultation with all stakeholders, in both the public and private sectors and that Moroccan civil servants currently benefit from 17 public holidays divided between national and religious holidays, in accordance with decree no. 2.77.169 establishing the list of days off in public administrations, public establishments and concessionary services.
  
  She added that with 17 annual public holidays, Morocco ranks above several Arab countries, notably Egypt (13 days), Tunisia (15 days) and Algeria (9 days).    

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• Vietnam
• Vietnam
• Vietnam Proposes Extending Upcoming Public Holidays
  Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
  
  The Ministry of Interior of Vietnam has proposed extending the upcoming (and yet to be officialized) Culture Day public holiday with the declaration of Monday, November 23, 2026, as a bridge public holiday.
  
  The Ministry also proposed 2 arrangements for the upcoming 2027 Tet (Lunar New Year) public holidays, one lasting from February 4-10 (7 days) and another lasting from February 5-14 (10 days).
  
  The Ministry has asked for feedback from 13 agencies by August 10, 2026.    
• Vietnam Proposes Extending Upcoming Public Holidays
  Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
  
  The Ministry of Interior of Vietnam has proposed extending the upcoming (and yet to be officialized) Culture Day public holiday with the declaration of Monday, November 23, 2026, as a bridge public holiday.
  
  The Ministry also proposed 2 arrangements for the upcoming 2027 Tet (Lunar New Year) public holidays, one lasting from February 4-10 (7 days) and another lasting from February 5-14 (10 days).
  
  The Ministry has asked for feedback from 13 agencies by August 10, 2026.    

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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• Chhattisgarh (CG)
• Chhattisgarh (CG)
• Chhattisgarh To Observe Guru Ravidas Jayanti Public Holiday Annually
  Government of Chhattisgarh (Raipur)
  
  The Chief Minister of the Government of India's state of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, has announced that Sant Guru Ravidas Jayanti would be observed as an annual public holiday in Chhattisgarh from 2027 onward.    
• Chhattisgarh To Observe Guru Ravidas Jayanti Public Holiday Annually
  Government of Chhattisgarh (Raipur)
  
  The Chief Minister of the Government of India's state of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, has announced that Sant Guru Ravidas Jayanti would be observed as an annual public holiday in Chhattisgarh from 2027 onward.    

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• Oman
• Oman
• Oman Declares Prophet’s Birthday Public Holiday On August 27
  Oman News Agency (Muscat)
  
  Oman's Ministry of Labour has announced that a public holiday was declared for Thursday, August 27, 2026, by Council of Ministers, on account of the upcoming annual public holiday for the Prophet’s Birthday.
  
  As per the Ministry of Labour's announcement, this advance notice enables state apparatus units and private institutions to organize work schedules better and reduces clashes with local or international events.    
• Oman Declares Prophet’s Birthday Public Holiday On August 27
  Oman News Agency (Muscat)
  
  Oman's Ministry of Labour has announced that a public holiday was declared for Thursday, August 27, 2026, by Council of Ministers, on account of the upcoming annual public holiday for the Prophet’s Birthday.
  
  As per the Ministry of Labour's announcement, this advance notice enables state apparatus units and private institutions to organize work schedules better and reduces clashes with local or international events.    

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• Rwanda
• Rwanda
• Rwanda Declares August 7 Public Holiday
  Rwanda Bureau Of Information and Broadcasting (ORINFOR)
  
  Rwanda's Ministry of Public Service and Labour has announced that Friday, August 7, 2026, would be a public holiday to mark Umuganura Day (National Harvest and Thanksgiving Day), and that that public holiday is to covers workers in both public and private sectors across the country.
  
  As per the official announcement, "The Ministry of Public Service and Labour informs all employers and employees in both public and private sectors that Friday, August 7, 2026, will be a public holiday in celebration of Umuganura Day".    
• Rwanda Declares August 7 Public Holiday
  Rwanda Bureau Of Information and Broadcasting (ORINFOR)
  
  Rwanda's Ministry of Public Service and Labour has announced that Friday, August 7, 2026, would be a public holiday to mark Umuganura Day (National Harvest and Thanksgiving Day), and that that public holiday is to covers workers in both public and private sectors across the country.
  
  As per the official announcement, "The Ministry of Public Service and Labour informs all employers and employees in both public and private sectors that Friday, August 7, 2026, will be a public holiday in celebration of Umuganura Day".    

Monday, August 3, 2026

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• Bangladesh
• Bangladesh
• Bangladesh Declares August 5 Public Holiday
  Ministry of Public Administration, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (Dhaka)
  
  Bangladesh's Ministry of Public Administration has announced a nationwide public holiday on August 5 to mark July Mass Uprising Day, to apply to government, semi-government and autonomous institutions.
  
  As for private sector banks, financial institutions, garment factories and other commercial establishments whether they remain closed on August 5 will be decided by the respective institutions in line with government directives and their own policies.    
• Bangladesh Declares August 5 Public Holiday
  Ministry of Public Administration, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (Dhaka)
  
  Bangladesh's Ministry of Public Administration has announced a nationwide public holiday on August 5 to mark July Mass Uprising Day, to apply to government, semi-government and autonomous institutions.
  
  As for private sector banks, financial institutions, garment factories and other commercial establishments whether they remain closed on August 5 will be decided by the respective institutions in line with government directives and their own policies.    

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• Vietnam
• Vietnam
• Vietnam Considers Announcing Public Holidays By September 30th
  Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
  
  The Ministry of Interior of Vietnam has included in the latest draft of the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Labor Code, provisions that would mandate the determination of the annual Binh Ngo Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays before September of the previous year.
  
  The draft law is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval at the October 2026 session, and will take effect from March 1, 2027.
  
  Currently, Vietnam's Prime Minister decides on the specific dates for the Lunar New Year and National Day public holidays only.    
• Vietnam Considers Announcing Public Holidays By September 30th
  Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
  
  The Ministry of Interior of Vietnam has included in the latest draft of the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Labor Code, provisions that would mandate the determination of the annual Binh Ngo Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays before September of the previous year.
  
  The draft law is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval at the October 2026 session, and will take effect from March 1, 2027.
  
  Currently, Vietnam's Prime Minister decides on the specific dates for the Lunar New Year and National Day public holidays only.    

Sunday, August 2, 2026

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• Negeri Sembilan (NSN)
• Negeri Sembilan (NSN)
• Negeri Sembilan Declares August 3rd Public Holiday
  Bernama News Agency (Seremban)
  
  The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Malaysia's state of Negeri Sembilan has given his consent to the State government declaring Monday, August 3, 2026, as a special public holiday following the conclusion of the state’s 16th election.
  
  As per the statement of the newly sworn-in Menteri Besar Datuk, Ismail Lasim, "His Royal Highness has also graciously consented for me to announce this special holiday. Many people are still exhausted, so tomorrow provides an opportunity for everyone to take a break.".    
• Negeri Sembilan Declares August 3rd Public Holiday
  Bernama News Agency (Seremban)
  
  The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Malaysia's state of Negeri Sembilan has given his consent to the State government declaring Monday, August 3, 2026, as a special public holiday following the conclusion of the state’s 16th election.
  
  As per the statement of the newly sworn-in Menteri Besar Datuk, Ismail Lasim, "His Royal Highness has also graciously consented for me to announce this special holiday. Many people are still exhausted, so tomorrow provides an opportunity for everyone to take a break.".    

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• Nepal
• Nepal
• Annapurna Nirmal Purja Public Holiday August 3rd
  Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu)
  
  The Annapurna Rural Municipality in the Myagdi District of the Gandaki Province of Nepal has declared a public holiday on Monday, August 3, 2026, in mourning of the death of world-record holding mountaineer Nirmal Purja.
  
  As per the notice issued by the Rural Municipality Chairman, Bharatkumar Pun, the public holiday will apply to all offices, wards, health institutions, and schools, except for essential services.    
• Annapurna Nirmal Purja Public Holiday August 3rd
  Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu)
  
  The Annapurna Rural Municipality in the Myagdi District of the Gandaki Province of Nepal has declared a public holiday on Monday, August 3, 2026, in mourning of the death of world-record holding mountaineer Nirmal Purja.
  
  As per the notice issued by the Rural Municipality Chairman, Bharatkumar Pun, the public holiday will apply to all offices, wards, health institutions, and schools, except for essential services.    

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• Zimbabwe
• Zimbabwe
• Zimbabwe Push For Mzilikazi Day Public Holiday
  The Herald (Harare)
  
  Organisers of Zimbabwe's annual King Mzilikazi Day commemorations have renewed their call for the event to be declared a national public holiday, arguing that the celebrations have outgrown their regional cultural roots to become an international heritage festival capable of promoting tourism, preserving history, and fostering national unity.    
• Zimbabwe Push For Mzilikazi Day Public Holiday
  The Herald (Harare)
  
  Organisers of Zimbabwe's annual King Mzilikazi Day commemorations have renewed their call for the event to be declared a national public holiday, arguing that the celebrations have outgrown their regional cultural roots to become an international heritage festival capable of promoting tourism, preserving history, and fostering national unity.