worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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DR Congo Extends FARDC Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Minister of Employment and Labour of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ferdinand Massamba wa Massamba, signed communiqué No.021/CAB/MIN.ET/ FMM/BMU/ 05/2026 which states that, in accordance with Ordinance no. 23/042 of March 30, 2023, May 17 is a legal holiday. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Ministry of Employment and Labor informs the general public, and professional organizations of employers and workers in particular, that pursuant to Ordinance No. 23/042 of March 30, 2023, establishing the list of legal holidays in the Democratic Republic of Congo, May 17, 2026, "Revolution and Armed Forces Day of the Democratic Republic of Congo," is a paid holiday throughout the national territory. Since May 17 falls on a Sunday, this holiday is postponed to Monday, May 18, 2026.".
DR Congo Extends FARDC Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Minister of Employment and Labour of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ferdinand Massamba wa Massamba, signed communiqué No.021/CAB/MIN.ET/ FMM/BMU/ 05/2026 which states that, in accordance with Ordinance no. 23/042 of March 30, 2023, May 17 is a legal holiday. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Ministry of Employment and Labor informs the general public, and professional organizations of employers and workers in particular, that pursuant to Ordinance No. 23/042 of March 30, 2023, establishing the list of legal holidays in the Democratic Republic of Congo, May 17, 2026, "Revolution and Armed Forces Day of the Democratic Republic of Congo," is a paid holiday throughout the national territory. Since May 17 falls on a Sunday, this holiday is postponed to Monday, May 18, 2026.".
UAE Extends Eid al-Adha Public Sector Holidays Emirates News Agency (WAM) The Federal Authority For Government Human Resources has announced a five-day paid holiday for public sector employees, in observance of Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha. As per the aforementioned announcement, the Eid break will run from Monday, May 25, and continue through Friday, May 29, 2026, with normal working hours resuming on Monday, June 1, 2026.
UAE Extends Eid al-Adha Public Sector Holidays Emirates News Agency (WAM) The Federal Authority For Government Human Resources has announced a five-day paid holiday for public sector employees, in observance of Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha. As per the aforementioned announcement, the Eid break will run from Monday, May 25, and continue through Friday, May 29, 2026, with normal working hours resuming on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Benin Declares May 14 Paid Public Holiday Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou) Benin's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Adidjatou A. Mathys, has issued the communique No.006/MTFP/DC/ SGM/DGT/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Thursday, May 14, 2026, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of the Christian feast of the Ascension. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Minister of Labor and Public Service announces: In celebration of Ascension Day, and in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 90-019 of July 27, 1990, establishing public holidays in the Republic of Benin, Thursday, May 14, 2026, Ascension Day, is a public holiday with paid leave throughout the entire national territory.".
Benin Declares May 14 Paid Public Holiday Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou) Benin's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Adidjatou A. Mathys, has issued the communique No.006/MTFP/DC/ SGM/DGT/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Thursday, May 14, 2026, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of the Christian feast of the Ascension. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Minister of Labor and Public Service announces: In celebration of Ascension Day, and in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 90-019 of July 27, 1990, establishing public holidays in the Republic of Benin, Thursday, May 14, 2026, Ascension Day, is a public holiday with paid leave throughout the entire national territory.".
Ivory Coast Declares May 14 Public Holiday Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan) The Ministry of Employment, Social Protection and Vocational Training of the Ivory Coast, acting on behalf of the Minister of National Cohesion, Solidarity and the Fight against Poverty, has announced that Thursday, May 14, 2026, corresponding to the celebration of the Ascension, 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 May 14 Public Holiday Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan) The Ministry of Employment, Social Protection and Vocational Training of the Ivory Coast, acting on behalf of the Minister of National Cohesion, Solidarity and the Fight against Poverty, has announced that Thursday, May 14, 2026, corresponding to the celebration of the Ascension, 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.
Karnataka Declares May 11 Public Holiday Government of Karnataka (Bengaluru) The Government of India's state of Karnataka has declared Monday, May 11, 2026, as a public holiday for the Chitradurga district on account of the death of Karnataka's Planning and Statistics Minister, D Sudhakar.
Karnataka Declares May 11 Public Holiday Government of Karnataka (Bengaluru) The Government of India's state of Karnataka has declared Monday, May 11, 2026, as a public holiday for the Chitradurga district on account of the death of Karnataka's Planning and Statistics Minister, D Sudhakar.
Assam Rules-Out May 12 Public Holiday Government of Assam (Guwahati) The Deputy District Commissioner of the administrative Kamrup district of India's State of Assam, Swapneel Paul, has ruled-out the declaration of Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as a public holiday to account for the oath-taking ceremony of the new Assam government, which will be attended by Prime Minister Modi.
Assam Rules-Out May 12 Public Holiday Government of Assam (Guwahati) The Deputy District Commissioner of the administrative Kamrup district of India's State of Assam, Swapneel Paul, has ruled-out the declaration of Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as a public holiday to account for the oath-taking ceremony of the new Assam government, which will be attended by Prime Minister Modi.
Botswana's Declares May 15 Public Holiday Botswana Press Agency (Gaborone) Botswana's President, Duma Gideon Boko, has declared Friday, May 15, 2026, an unpaid public holiday to enable the nation to pay final respects to former President Festus Gontebanye Mogae. The aforementioned declaration was made in the Notice BGCIS 9/9/2 II (36), under Section 3 of the Public Holidays Act, and was gazetted earlier today.
Botswana's Declares May 15 Public Holiday Botswana Press Agency (Gaborone) Botswana's President, Duma Gideon Boko, has declared Friday, May 15, 2026, an unpaid public holiday to enable the nation to pay final respects to former President Festus Gontebanye Mogae. The aforementioned declaration was made in the Notice BGCIS 9/9/2 II (36), under Section 3 of the Public Holidays Act, and was gazetted earlier today.
La Rioja 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Boletin Oficial De La Rioja (La Rioja) The Secretario General Técnico de la Consejería de Economía, Innovación, Empresa y Trabajo Autónomo, Ezequiel Fernández Navajas, has signed and gazetted the annual list of regional public holidays in Spain's autonomous region of La Rioja for the upcoming calendar year 2027 in the Resolución 186/2026 de 30 de abril, de la Secretaría General Técnica de la Consejería de Economía, Innovación, Empresa y Trabajo Autónomo, por la que se dispone la publicación del Acuerdo de Consejo de Gobierno por el que se aprueba el calendario de festivos laborales para el año 2027 en la Comunidad Autónoma de La Rioja. (BOR de 8 de mayo de 2026).
La Rioja 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Boletin Oficial De La Rioja (La Rioja) The Secretario General Técnico de la Consejería de Economía, Innovación, Empresa y Trabajo Autónomo, Ezequiel Fernández Navajas, has signed and gazetted the annual list of regional public holidays in Spain's autonomous region of La Rioja for the upcoming calendar year 2027 in the Resolución 186/2026 de 30 de abril, de la Secretaría General Técnica de la Consejería de Economía, Innovación, Empresa y Trabajo Autónomo, por la que se dispone la publicación del Acuerdo de Consejo de Gobierno por el que se aprueba el calendario de festivos laborales para el año 2027 en la Comunidad Autónoma de La Rioja. (BOR de 8 de mayo de 2026).
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