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Sabah Amends Public Holidays Legislation Bernama News Agency (Kota Kinabalu) The Legislative Assembly of Malaysia's State of Sabah has passed the Holidays (Amendment) Enactment 2026 to formalize the legal context of replacement public holidays when they overlap with existing holidays. Tabled by Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Joniston Bangkuai, the Bill was approved without amendment and mandates that if a replacement holiday falls on a day that is already a public holiday, the next day will be observed instead, as will happen at the end of May and beginning of June, 2026.
Sabah Amends Public Holidays Legislation Bernama News Agency (Kota Kinabalu) The Legislative Assembly of Malaysia's State of Sabah has passed the Holidays (Amendment) Enactment 2026 to formalize the legal context of replacement public holidays when they overlap with existing holidays. Tabled by Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Joniston Bangkuai, the Bill was approved without amendment and mandates that if a replacement holiday falls on a day that is already a public holiday, the next day will be observed instead, as will happen at the end of May and beginning of June, 2026.
Yemen Moves Labour Day Public Holiday Again Yemen News Agency (SABA) Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Insurance has announced granting next Sunday, May 3, 2026, as an official public holiday for all employees of public service units in central and local authorities, in place of the International Labor Day holiday, in accordance with the Law on Holidays and Official Vacations.
Yemen Moves Labour Day Public Holiday Again Yemen News Agency (SABA) Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Insurance has announced granting next Sunday, May 3, 2026, as an official public holiday for all employees of public service units in central and local authorities, in place of the International Labor Day holiday, in accordance with the Law on Holidays and Official Vacations.
Zambia To Cancel Day In Lieu Public Holidays Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (Lusaka) The Government of Zambia has introduced into Parliament the Public Holidays (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (N.A.B 76/2026) to end the automatic declaration of a public holiday on the Monday that follows a fixed-date public holiday falling on a Sunday, as per the Public Holidays Act of 1990 (Act 26 of 1990). The aforementioned bill, to be presented in Parliament by Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, is scheduled for debate in the coming fortnight.
Zambia To Cancel Day In Lieu Public Holidays Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (Lusaka) The Government of Zambia has introduced into Parliament the Public Holidays (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (N.A.B 76/2026) to end the automatic declaration of a public holiday on the Monday that follows a fixed-date public holiday falling on a Sunday, as per the Public Holidays Act of 1990 (Act 26 of 1990). The aforementioned bill, to be presented in Parliament by Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, is scheduled for debate in the coming fortnight.
Andalucia Announces 2027 Public Holidays Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Andalucía (BOJA) The Consejo de Gobierno de la Junta de Andalucía has announced the list of annual non-working public holidays in Spain's Autonomous Region of Andalucia for the calendar year 2027 (calendario de fiestas laborales en Andalucía correspondiente al año 2027). The calendar year 2027 will see regional public holidays on the day after the February 28 Community Day (Día de Andalucía) as well as on the Monday after the August 15, 2027, public holiday.
Andalucia Announces 2027 Public Holidays Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Andalucía (BOJA) The Consejo de Gobierno de la Junta de Andalucía has announced the list of annual non-working public holidays in Spain's Autonomous Region of Andalucia for the calendar year 2027 (calendario de fiestas laborales en Andalucía correspondiente al año 2027). The calendar year 2027 will see regional public holidays on the day after the February 28 Community Day (Día de Andalucía) as well as on the Monday after the August 15, 2027, public holiday.
Bolivia Declares May 1st Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has issued the Communique DMTEPS-0005/2026 declaring Friday, May 1st, 2026, as a public holiday for both the public and private sectors. As per the aforementioned communique, "In compliance with paragraph II of the sole article of Law No. 274 of September 10, 2012, which declares May 1st of each year as "Labor Day," in accordance with Supreme Decree No. 2750 of May 1, 2016; the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security, REMINDS the general public that FRIDAY, MAY 1ST OF THIS YEAR, IS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY, with the suspension of public and private activities throughout the territory of the Plurinational State of Bolivia.".
Bolivia Declares May 1st Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has issued the Communique DMTEPS-0005/2026 declaring Friday, May 1st, 2026, as a public holiday for both the public and private sectors. As per the aforementioned communique, "In compliance with paragraph II of the sole article of Law No. 274 of September 10, 2012, which declares May 1st of each year as "Labor Day," in accordance with Supreme Decree No. 2750 of May 1, 2016; the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security, REMINDS the general public that FRIDAY, MAY 1ST OF THIS YEAR, IS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY, with the suspension of public and private activities throughout the territory of the Plurinational State of Bolivia.".
Chad Declares May 1st Public Holiday Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena) Chad's Ministry of Public Service and Social Dialogue has issued a communiqué declaring Friday, May 1st, 2026, marking Labor Day , as a public holiday, a day off with pay throughout the entire national territory. As per the aforementioned communique, Saturday, May 2, 2026, remains a working day for departments that normally consider it a workday.
Chad Declares May 1st Public Holiday Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena) Chad's Ministry of Public Service and Social Dialogue has issued a communiqué declaring Friday, May 1st, 2026, marking Labor Day , as a public holiday, a day off with pay throughout the entire national territory. As per the aforementioned communique, Saturday, May 2, 2026, remains a working day for departments that normally consider it a workday.
Gambia Declares May 1st Public Holiday Office of the President of the Gambia (Banjul) The President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, has declared Friday, May 1st, 2026, as a non-working public holiday on account of the upcoming Labour Day. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Office of the President hereby informs the public that His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, is pleased to declare Friday, 1st May 2026, as a nationwide public holiday in observance of International Workers’ Day.".
Gambia Declares May 1st Public Holiday Office of the President of the Gambia (Banjul) The President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, has declared Friday, May 1st, 2026, as a non-working public holiday on account of the upcoming Labour Day. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Office of the President hereby informs the public that His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, is pleased to declare Friday, 1st May 2026, as a nationwide public holiday in observance of International Workers’ Day.".
Guinea Conakry Declares May 1st Public Holiday Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Protection, Mory Condé, has issued a communique declaring Friday, May 1st, 2026, a public holiday in Guinea Conakry to mark International Workers' Day. As per the aforementioned communique, "May 1, will be a public holiday, a day off with pay throughout the country, to mark International Workers' Day".
Guinea Conakry Declares May 1st Public Holiday Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Protection, Mory Condé, has issued a communique declaring Friday, May 1st, 2026, a public holiday in Guinea Conakry to mark International Workers' Day. As per the aforementioned communique, "May 1, will be a public holiday, a day off with pay throughout the country, to mark International Workers' Day".
Nigeria Declares May 1st Public Holiday Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) The Minister of Interior of the Federal Government of Nigeria, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has issued a communique announcing that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Friday, May 1st, 2026, as a non-working public holiday to commemorate this year’s International Workers’ Day.
Nigeria Declares May 1st Public Holiday Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) The Minister of Interior of the Federal Government of Nigeria, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has issued a communique announcing that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Friday, May 1st, 2026, as a non-working public holiday to commemorate this year’s International Workers’ Day.
South Sudan Declares May 1st Public Holiday Government of South Sudan Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Juba) The Undersecretary of South Sudan’s National Ministry of Labour, Deng Kanjok, has released the public announcement RSS/MoL/J/24 declaring Friday, May 1st, 2026, as a public holiday across the country in celebration of International Labour Day. As per the aforementioned statement, "The National Ministry of Labour hereby informs all civil service institutions, commissions, diplomatic missions, UN agencies, NGOs, private sector institutions, and the general public that Friday, 1st May 2026, will be observed as a public holiday in commemoration of International Labour Day." adding that "Official work shall resume on Monday, 4th May 2026.".
South Sudan Declares May 1st Public Holiday Government of South Sudan Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Juba) The Undersecretary of South Sudan’s National Ministry of Labour, Deng Kanjok, has released the public announcement RSS/MoL/J/24 declaring Friday, May 1st, 2026, as a public holiday across the country in celebration of International Labour Day. As per the aforementioned statement, "The National Ministry of Labour hereby informs all civil service institutions, commissions, diplomatic missions, UN agencies, NGOs, private sector institutions, and the general public that Friday, 1st May 2026, will be observed as a public holiday in commemoration of International Labour Day." adding that "Official work shall resume on Monday, 4th May 2026.".
Yemen Moves Labour Day Public Holiday Yemen News Agency (SABA) Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development has announced to all employees of the state administrative apparatus and the public and mixed sectors that next Saturday, the 15th of Dhu al-Qi'dah, corresponding to May 2nd, 2026, would be an official public holiday for International Workers' Day, in lieu of Friday, May 1st, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, the date change was made in accordance with Law No. (2) of 2000, Article No. (3), Paragraph (7), concerning official holidays and vacations.
Yemen Moves Labour Day Public Holiday Yemen News Agency (SABA) Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development has announced to all employees of the state administrative apparatus and the public and mixed sectors that next Saturday, the 15th of Dhu al-Qi'dah, corresponding to May 2nd, 2026, would be an official public holiday for International Workers' Day, in lieu of Friday, May 1st, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, the date change was made in accordance with Law No. (2) of 2000, Article No. (3), Paragraph (7), concerning official holidays and vacations.
Algeria Declares May 1st Public Holiday Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers) The Algerian Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security and the Directorate General of the Civil Service and Administrative Reform have announced that Friday, May 1st, 2026, had been declared a public holiday in Algeria to mark the upcoming Labor Day. As per the aforementioned announcement, "On the occasion of Labour Day and in accordance with the provisions of Law 63-278 of 26 July 1963 as amended and supplemented establishing the list of legal holidays, Friday, 1 May 2026 is a paid holiday for all staff of public institutions and administrations and public and private establishments and offices, as well as for staff of public and private companies, all sectors and statuses combined, including staff paid by the hour or by the day.").
Algeria Declares May 1st Public Holiday Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers) The Algerian Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security and the Directorate General of the Civil Service and Administrative Reform have announced that Friday, May 1st, 2026, had been declared a public holiday in Algeria to mark the upcoming Labor Day. As per the aforementioned announcement, "On the occasion of Labour Day and in accordance with the provisions of Law 63-278 of 26 July 1963 as amended and supplemented establishing the list of legal holidays, Friday, 1 May 2026 is a paid holiday for all staff of public institutions and administrations and public and private establishments and offices, as well as for staff of public and private companies, all sectors and statuses combined, including staff paid by the hour or by the day.").
Benin Declares May 1st Public Holiday Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou) Bénin's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Adidjatou A. Mathys, has issued the communique No.005/MTFP/DC/SGM/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Friday, May 1st, 2026, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of Labour Day. As per the aforementioned communique, signed by her Cabinet Director, Victorin Honvoh, "The Minister of Labour and Public Service announces: As part of the celebration of Labour Day, and in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 90-019 of 27 July 1990 establishing public holidays in the Republic of Benin, Friday, 1 May 2026, Labour Day, is a public holiday, a day off work with pay throughout the national territory.".
Benin Declares May 1st Public Holiday Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou) Bénin's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Adidjatou A. Mathys, has issued the communique No.005/MTFP/DC/SGM/SA announcing that the government of Bénin had declared Friday, May 1st, 2026, as a paid public holiday throughout the Bénin on account of Labour Day. As per the aforementioned communique, signed by her Cabinet Director, Victorin Honvoh, "The Minister of Labour and Public Service announces: As part of the celebration of Labour Day, and in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 90-019 of 27 July 1990 establishing public holidays in the Republic of Benin, Friday, 1 May 2026, Labour Day, is a public holiday, a day off work with pay throughout the national territory.".
DR Congo Declares May 1st Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Minister of Labor of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (RDC), Ferdinand Massamba Wa Massamba, has issued the communique No.019/CAB/MIN.ET/ FMM/JTN/04/2026 declaring Friday, May 1st, 2026, as a public holiday on account of Labour Day. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Ministry of Employment and Labour informs the general public and professional organisations of employers and workers in particular that, according to Ordinance No. 23/042 of 30 March 2023 establishing the list of legal holidays in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Friday 1 May 2026, “International Labour Day”, is declared a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
DR Congo Declares May 1st Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Minister of Labor of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (RDC), Ferdinand Massamba Wa Massamba, has issued the communique No.019/CAB/MIN.ET/ FMM/JTN/04/2026 declaring Friday, May 1st, 2026, as a public holiday on account of Labour Day. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Ministry of Employment and Labour informs the general public and professional organisations of employers and workers in particular that, according to Ordinance No. 23/042 of 30 March 2023 establishing the list of legal holidays in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Friday 1 May 2026, “International Labour Day”, is declared a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
Czech Republic Adds March 30th Flag Day Czech News Agency (ČTK Praha) Czech President, Petr Pavel, has signed a law introducing Czech Flag Day on March 30 as a new national observance, as proposed by Prime Minister, Andrej Babiš, and Radek Vondráček.
Czech Republic Adds March 30th Flag Day Czech News Agency (ČTK Praha) Czech President, Petr Pavel, has signed a law introducing Czech Flag Day on March 30 as a new national observance, as proposed by Prime Minister, Andrej Babiš, and Radek Vondráček.
Kyrgyzstan Eid al-Adha On May 27 Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced that Kurman Ait (Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice) would be celebrated on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a date that is expected to soon be declared as a non-working public holiday by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan Eid al-Adha On May 27 Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced that Kurman Ait (Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice) would be celebrated on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a date that is expected to soon be declared as a non-working public holiday by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan.
Pakistan Declares May 1st Bank Holiday The State Bank of Pakistan (Karachi) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued the BPRD Circular Letter No. 11 of 2026 declaring a bank holiday in Pakistan on Friday, May 1st, 2026, in observance of Labour Day. As per the aforementioned announcement, the decision follows the government’s official notification declaring May 1 as a public holiday, and all banks and financial institutions under SBP’s supervision will remain closed for the day.
Pakistan Declares May 1st Bank Holiday The State Bank of Pakistan (Karachi) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued the BPRD Circular Letter No. 11 of 2026 declaring a bank holiday in Pakistan on Friday, May 1st, 2026, in observance of Labour Day. As per the aforementioned announcement, the decision follows the government’s official notification declaring May 1 as a public holiday, and all banks and financial institutions under SBP’s supervision will remain closed for the day.
Ukraine Extends Public Holidays Cancellation Until August 2 Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Kiev) Martial law in the Ukraine has been extended for another 90 days until August 2, 2026, as per the Law № 2136-IX of March 15, 2022 On the Organization of Labor Relations under Martial Law (Про організацію трудових відносин в умовах воєнного стану).
Ukraine Extends Public Holidays Cancellation Until August 2 Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Kiev) Martial law in the Ukraine has been extended for another 90 days until August 2, 2026, as per the Law № 2136-IX of March 15, 2022 On the Organization of Labor Relations under Martial Law (Про організацію трудових відносин в умовах воєнного стану).
Dominican Republic To Consider April 24 Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo República Dominicana (Santo Domingo) The Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic is to consider a bill which would increase the number of annual public holidays in the Dominican Republic to thirteen, with the declaration of April 24th as a new annual public holiday to commemorate the April Revolution of 1965 and the coincidence that this date has with the taking of office of mayors and directors of municipal district boards.
Dominican Republic To Consider April 24 Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo República Dominicana (Santo Domingo) The Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic is to consider a bill which would increase the number of annual public holidays in the Dominican Republic to thirteen, with the declaration of April 24th as a new annual public holiday to commemorate the April Revolution of 1965 and the coincidence that this date has with the taking of office of mayors and directors of municipal district boards.
Ghana Declares May 1st Public Holiday Ghana Government Portal (Accra) Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has issued a\the press release Declaration of Friday 1st May, 2026, as a Statutory Public Holiday announcing that "The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 1st May 2026, marks Workers Day (May Day), which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country.".
Ghana Declares May 1st Public Holiday Ghana Government Portal (Accra) Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has issued a\the press release Declaration of Friday 1st May, 2026, as a Statutory Public Holiday announcing that "The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 1st May 2026, marks Workers Day (May Day), which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country.".
Malaysian Financial Market Holiday Announced Bernama News Agency (Johor Baru) Bursa Malaysia has announced that Malaysia's financial markets would be closed on Friday, May 1, 2026, "in conjunction with the Labour Day public holiday", and that "said operations will resume on May 4" all the while pointing out that the Bursa Gold Dinar primary marketplace and Bursa Suq Al-Sila’ would remain open for trading on May 1st.
Malaysian Financial Market Holiday Announced Bernama News Agency (Johor Baru) Bursa Malaysia has announced that Malaysia's financial markets would be closed on Friday, May 1, 2026, "in conjunction with the Labour Day public holiday", and that "said operations will resume on May 4" all the while pointing out that the Bursa Gold Dinar primary marketplace and Bursa Suq Al-Sila’ would remain open for trading on May 1st.
Venezuela Bank Holiday May 1st Superintendencia de Instituciones del Sector Bancario (Sudeban) The Venezuelan regulatory body for the banking sector, Sudeban (Superintendencia de Instituciones del Sector Bancario) has announced that Friday, May 1st, 2026, would be a bank holiday in Venezuela, on account of the upcoming Labor Day, and in line with the official list of 2026 public and banking holidays in Venezuela as announced last November by the Sudeban, in conformity with the "Ley de Reforma Parcial de la Ley de Instituciones del Sector Bancario".
Venezuela Bank Holiday May 1st Superintendencia de Instituciones del Sector Bancario (Sudeban) The Venezuelan regulatory body for the banking sector, Sudeban (Superintendencia de Instituciones del Sector Bancario) has announced that Friday, May 1st, 2026, would be a bank holiday in Venezuela, on account of the upcoming Labor Day, and in line with the official list of 2026 public and banking holidays in Venezuela as announced last November by the Sudeban, in conformity with the "Ley de Reforma Parcial de la Ley de Instituciones del Sector Bancario".
Bahrain Extends Labour Day 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 Labour Day public holiday. As per the aforementioned statement, "ministries and public institutions will close on Friday, 1 May 2026, marking Labour Day", adding that "As the official holiday falls on a Friday, it will be compensated with a day off on Sunday, 3 May 2026".
Bahrain Extends Labour Day 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 Labour Day public holiday. As per the aforementioned statement, "ministries and public institutions will close on Friday, 1 May 2026, marking Labour Day", adding that "As the official holiday falls on a Friday, it will be compensated with a day off on Sunday, 3 May 2026".
Jordan Declares May 25-30 Public Holidays Jordan News Agency Petra (Amman) Jordanian Prime Minister, Jaafar Hassan, has issued an official circular declaring a public holiday on Monday, May 25, 2026, to mark the 80th anniversary of Jordan's independence. In a separate circular, issued on the same day, the Prime Minister also designated the upcoming Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays as running "from the morning of Tuesday, May 26, through the evening of Saturday, May 30". The aforementioned public holidays will apply to all ministries, government departments, public institutions, public universities, municipalities, joint services councils, the Greater Amman Municipality, and wholly state-owned companies.
Jordan Declares May 25-30 Public Holidays Jordan News Agency Petra (Amman) Jordanian Prime Minister, Jaafar Hassan, has issued an official circular declaring a public holiday on Monday, May 25, 2026, to mark the 80th anniversary of Jordan's independence. In a separate circular, issued on the same day, the Prime Minister also designated the upcoming Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays as running "from the morning of Tuesday, May 26, through the evening of Saturday, May 30". The aforementioned public holidays will apply to all ministries, government departments, public institutions, public universities, municipalities, joint services councils, the Greater Amman Municipality, and wholly state-owned companies.
Cyprus 2027-2028 Bank Holidays Released Central Bank of Cyprus (Nicosia) The Central Bank of Cyprus has released its annual official list of bank holidays to be observed in Cyprus for the calendar years 2027 and 2028 (Τραπεζικές Αργίες 2027 and Τραπεζικές Αργίες 2028), signed by its Head of Human Resources, Organisation and Planning, E. Christodoulou.
Cyprus 2027-2028 Bank Holidays Released Central Bank of Cyprus (Nicosia) The Central Bank of Cyprus has released its annual official list of bank holidays to be observed in Cyprus for the calendar years 2027 and 2028 (Τραπεζικές Αργίες 2027 and Τραπεζικές Αργίες 2028), signed by its Head of Human Resources, Organisation and Planning, E. Christodoulou.
Eswatini Rules-Out April 27 Public Holiday Government of Swaziland Ministry of Home Affairs (Mbabane) The Ministry for Home Affairs of the Kingdom of eSwatini has issued a statement emphasizing that Monday, April 27, 2026, would not be a public holiday, despite the fact that this year's National Flag Day falls on a Saturday. As per the statement by Ministry of Home Affairs spokesperson, Mlandvo Dlamini, public holidays in Eswatini are governed by the Public Holidays Act (Act No. 71) of 1938, which contains no automatic provision requiring a holiday that falls on a Saturday be moved to the next working day.
Eswatini Rules-Out April 27 Public Holiday Government of Swaziland Ministry of Home Affairs (Mbabane) The Ministry for Home Affairs of the Kingdom of eSwatini has issued a statement emphasizing that Monday, April 27, 2026, would not be a public holiday, despite the fact that this year's National Flag Day falls on a Saturday. As per the statement by Ministry of Home Affairs spokesperson, Mlandvo Dlamini, public holidays in Eswatini are governed by the Public Holidays Act (Act No. 71) of 1938, which contains no automatic provision requiring a holiday that falls on a Saturday be moved to the next working day.
Uganda To Consider April 24 Public Holiday Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) Uganda's State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has appealed to the 11th Parliament of Uganda to declare April 24 a new national public holiday dedicated to recognizing modern-day, post-revolution patriots, such as Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and other individuals who continue to actively serve in areas such as national security, governance, and socio-economic transformation.
Uganda To Consider April 24 Public Holiday Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) Uganda's State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has appealed to the 11th Parliament of Uganda to declare April 24 a new national public holiday dedicated to recognizing modern-day, post-revolution patriots, such as Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and other individuals who continue to actively serve in areas such as national security, governance, and socio-economic transformation.
Bosnian Public Holidays May 1 and 2 Federacija Bosna i Hercegovina News (Sarajevo) The Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Policy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) has announced that, in accordance with the Law on Holidays, which is implemented as a federal law, Labour Day will be observed in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday and Saturday, May 1 and May 2, 2026. In its statement, the Ministry points out that it does not determine or prescribe non-working public holidays, but rather implements the law and informs the public about the application of legal solutions that clearly determine when non-working days are based on holidays.
Bosnian Public Holidays May 1 and 2 Federacija Bosna i Hercegovina News (Sarajevo) The Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Policy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) has announced that, in accordance with the Law on Holidays, which is implemented as a federal law, Labour Day will be observed in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday and Saturday, May 1 and May 2, 2026. In its statement, the Ministry points out that it does not determine or prescribe non-working public holidays, but rather implements the law and informs the public about the application of legal solutions that clearly determine when non-working days are based on holidays.
Kyrgyzstan Extended May Public Holidays Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has confirmed the upcoming period of public holidays and non-working days, from Friday, May 1, to Sunday, May 10, 2026, inclusively.
Kyrgyzstan Extended May Public Holidays Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has confirmed the upcoming period of public holidays and non-working days, from Friday, May 1, to Sunday, May 10, 2026, inclusively.
Mexico Considering May 10 Public Holiday Diario Oficial de la Federación (Ciudad de México) Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies is once again reviewing a proposal to reform article 74 of the Federal Labor Law of Mexico and make Mother’s Day, on May 10, an annual public holiday.
Mexico Considering May 10 Public Holiday Diario Oficial de la Federación (Ciudad de México) Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies is once again reviewing a proposal to reform article 74 of the Federal Labor Law of Mexico and make Mother’s Day, on May 10, an annual public holiday.
Uruguay Maintains Date Of Labour Day Public Holiday Presidencia de la República (República Oriental del Uruguay) Uruguay's Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) has announced that the upcoming Labor Day , which this year falls on Friday, May 1, 2026, will be observed on the same date, as per the current legislation regulating public holidays in Uruguay.
Uruguay Maintains Date Of Labour Day Public Holiday Presidencia de la República (República Oriental del Uruguay) Uruguay's Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) has announced that the upcoming Labor Day , which this year falls on Friday, May 1, 2026, will be observed on the same date, as per the current legislation regulating public holidays in Uruguay.
Vietnam Culture Day Public Holiday Approved Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi) Earlier today, with 477 of the 489 delegates present voting in favor, the Vietnamese National Assembly approved the draft resolution, implementing the Politburo Resolution No.80-NQ/TW unanimously choosing November 24th of each year as Vietnamese Culture Day and a new annual public holiday. The Resolution takes effect from July 1st, 2026. The aforementioned draft resolution had passed its first reading in the Vietnamese National Assembly, at the end of last month.
Vietnam Culture Day Public Holiday Approved Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi) Earlier today, with 477 of the 489 delegates present voting in favor, the Vietnamese National Assembly approved the draft resolution, implementing the Politburo Resolution No.80-NQ/TW unanimously choosing November 24th of each year as Vietnamese Culture Day and a new annual public holiday. The Resolution takes effect from July 1st, 2026. The aforementioned draft resolution had passed its first reading in the Vietnamese National Assembly, at the end of last month.
Dominican Republic Moves Labour Day Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo República Dominicana (Santo Domingo) The Ministry of Labour of the Dominican Republic has issued an official communiqué informing the business and labor community of the Dominican Republic that, as per the current legislation on public holidays, Labor Day, which is commemorated on May 1st, is a working day in 2026, and that the non-working public holiday is moved to Monday, May 4, 2026.
Dominican Republic Moves Labour Day Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo República Dominicana (Santo Domingo) The Ministry of Labour of the Dominican Republic has issued an official communiqué informing the business and labor community of the Dominican Republic that, as per the current legislation on public holidays, Labor Day, which is commemorated on May 1st, is a working day in 2026, and that the non-working public holiday is moved to Monday, May 4, 2026.
Honduras Maintains Date Of International Workers' Day Public Holiday El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (Cohep), has announced the granting of a public holiday for Honduras' private sector on Friday, May 1st, 2026, on account of the upcoming International Workers' Day. As per the aforementioned announcement, made in accordance with article 339 of the current Labor Code, "the national holiday of May 1, 2026, must be observed on the same day, without the possibility of transfer", adding that according to Legislative Decree No. 50-2003, some holidays are not moved, including May 1st.
Honduras Maintains Date Of International Workers' Day Public Holiday El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (Cohep), has announced the granting of a public holiday for Honduras' private sector on Friday, May 1st, 2026, on account of the upcoming International Workers' Day. As per the aforementioned announcement, made in accordance with article 339 of the current Labor Code, "the national holiday of May 1, 2026, must be observed on the same day, without the possibility of transfer", adding that according to Legislative Decree No. 50-2003, some holidays are not moved, including May 1st.
Sierra Leone Declares April 27 Public Holiday State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) Sierra Leone's Office of the Press Secretary at State House in Freetown has announced that, in line with directives from President Julius Maada Bio, Monday, April 27, 2026, had been declared a public holiday across the country to celebrate its 65th Independence Anniversary.
Sierra Leone Declares April 27 Public Holiday State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) Sierra Leone's Office of the Press Secretary at State House in Freetown has announced that, in line with directives from President Julius Maada Bio, Monday, April 27, 2026, had been declared a public holiday across the country to celebrate its 65th Independence Anniversary.
Togo Declares April 27 Public Holiday Primature du Togo (Lome) Togo's Minister Secretary General of the Presidency of the Council, Ablamba Ahoéfavi Johnson, has signed a communique declaring Monday, April 27, 2026, as a public holiday in Togo. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Dialogue announces that, in celebration of the 66th anniversary of our country's independence, Monday, April 27, 2026, the day of the festivities, is a public holiday, a day off with pay throughout the national territory.".
Togo Declares April 27 Public Holiday Primature du Togo (Lome) Togo's Minister Secretary General of the Presidency of the Council, Ablamba Ahoéfavi Johnson, has signed a communique declaring Monday, April 27, 2026, as a public holiday in Togo. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Dialogue announces that, in celebration of the 66th anniversary of our country's independence, Monday, April 27, 2026, the day of the festivities, is a public holiday, a day off with pay throughout the national territory.".
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