Friday, November 13, 2026
- Nepal
- Nepal
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Nepal Adds November 16 Public Holiday For Chhath Parwa
Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu)
The Ministry spokesperson and Joint Secretary of Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, Ananda Kafle, has announced that the Government of Nepal had declared Monday, November 16, 2026 an additional public holiday for Chhath Parwa, in addition to the previously scheduled holiday on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
As per the announced decision, the extra day accommodates the sunrise prayers that conclude the fast.
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Nepal Adds November 16 Public Holiday For Chhath Parwa
Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu)
The Ministry spokesperson and Joint Secretary of Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, Ananda Kafle, has announced that the Government of Nepal had declared Monday, November 16, 2026 an additional public holiday for Chhath Parwa, in addition to the previously scheduled holiday on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
As per the announced decision, the extra day accommodates the sunrise prayers that conclude the fast.
- UAE (United Arab Emirates)
- UAE (United Arab Emirates)
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UAE Extends National Day Holiday To December 4
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
The United Arab Emirates has declared Wednesday, December 2 through Friday, December 4, 2026 a holiday for employees of federal ministries and entities for the 55th Eid Al Etihad.
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources additionally announced that Federal offices resume normal hours on Monday, December 7.
December 2 and 3 are the two National Day holidays under Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024.
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UAE Extends National Day Holiday To December 4
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
The United Arab Emirates has declared Wednesday, December 2 through Friday, December 4, 2026 a holiday for employees of federal ministries and entities for the 55th Eid Al Etihad.
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources additionally announced that Federal offices resume normal hours on Monday, December 7.
December 2 and 3 are the two National Day holidays under Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024.
Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Cape Verde
- Cape Verde
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Cape Verde Declares November 13 Public Sector Holiday
Jornal Oficial da República de Cabo Verde (República de Cabo Verde)
The government of Cape Verde, in accordance with Resolution No. 122/2026, of November 12, from the Council of Ministers, published in the Official Gazette No. 119, 1st Supplement, Series I, 12-11-2026, has declared a day off, throughout the national territory, to employees and agents of the State, Public Institutes and Local Authorities, during the afternoon period of November 13, 2026.
The aforementioned resolution, signed by Prime Minister, Francisco Avelino Vieira de Carvalho, was made "Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 265 of the Constitution, the Government approves the following Resolution" and motivated "Given that, on Friday, November 13th, at 3:00 PM, the National Team will face its Liberian counterpart in a match of particular importance for Cape Verde's qualification aspirations".
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Cape Verde Declares November 13 Public Sector Holiday
Jornal Oficial da República de Cabo Verde (República de Cabo Verde)
The government of Cape Verde, in accordance with Resolution No. 122/2026, of November 12, from the Council of Ministers, published in the Official Gazette No. 119, 1st Supplement, Series I, 12-11-2026, has declared a day off, throughout the national territory, to employees and agents of the State, Public Institutes and Local Authorities, during the afternoon period of November 13, 2026.
The aforementioned resolution, signed by Prime Minister, Francisco Avelino Vieira de Carvalho, was made "Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 265 of the Constitution, the Government approves the following Resolution" and motivated "Given that, on Friday, November 13th, at 3:00 PM, the National Team will face its Liberian counterpart in a match of particular importance for Cape Verde's qualification aspirations".
- Costa Rica
- Costa Rica
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Costa Rica Announces Year End Public Sector Holidays
Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José)
Costa Rica has announced collective leave public sector holidays on December 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31, 2026 for covered staff in the central and decentralized public administration.
The planning and labour ministries announced the signed directive with President Laura Fernández Delgado, Planning Minister Carla Morales Rojas and Labour Minister Mercedes Flores Badilla signing it. The directive takes effect upon publication in La Gaceta.
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Costa Rica Announces Year End Public Sector Holidays
Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José)
Costa Rica has announced collective leave public sector holidays on December 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31, 2026 for covered staff in the central and decentralized public administration.
The planning and labour ministries announced the signed directive with President Laura Fernández Delgado, Planning Minister Carla Morales Rojas and Labour Minister Mercedes Flores Badilla signing it. The directive takes effect upon publication in La Gaceta.
- Türkiye
- Türkiye
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Antalya Extends COP31 Administrative Leave To November 13
Hürriyet Daily News (Istanbul)
Türkiye’s Antalya Governorate has issued the Circular 2026/13 extending the previously-announced administrative leave through Friday, November 13, 2026 for public employees in Aksu, Döşemealtı, Kepez, Konyaaltı, Manavgat, Muratpaşa and Serik.
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Antalya Extends COP31 Administrative Leave To November 13
Hürriyet Daily News (Istanbul)
Türkiye’s Antalya Governorate has issued the Circular 2026/13 extending the previously-announced administrative leave through Friday, November 13, 2026 for public employees in Aksu, Döşemealtı, Kepez, Konyaaltı, Manavgat, Muratpaşa and Serik.
- Uttar Pradesh (UP)
- Uttar Pradesh (UP)
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Uttar Pradesh Moves Guru Tegh Bahadur Holiday
Government of Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow)
India’s state of Uttar Pradesh has moved the upcoming public holiday for Guru Tegh Bahadur’s martyrdom from Tuesday, November 24, to Monday, December 14, 2026.
Principal Secretary S. V. S. Ranga Rao issued the General Administration Department’s revised order following a request from Parvinder Singh, a member of the state minorities commission and president of the Uttar Pradesh Sikh Gurdwara Coordination Committee, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath agreement to align the date with the December 14 observance cited by the Sikh representatives.
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Uttar Pradesh Moves Guru Tegh Bahadur Holiday
Government of Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow)
India’s state of Uttar Pradesh has moved the upcoming public holiday for Guru Tegh Bahadur’s martyrdom from Tuesday, November 24, to Monday, December 14, 2026.
Principal Secretary S. V. S. Ranga Rao issued the General Administration Department’s revised order following a request from Parvinder Singh, a member of the state minorities commission and president of the Uttar Pradesh Sikh Gurdwara Coordination Committee, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath agreement to align the date with the December 14 observance cited by the Sikh representatives.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Argentina
- Argentina
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Argentina 2027 Tourism Bridge Public Holidays Not Yet Set
Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires)
Argentina’s government has not yet designated its 2027 non-working days for tourism purposes (días no laborables con fines turísticos), even though some media are already circulating "complete" 2027 holiday calendars in which only the fixed and movable public holidays set by Law 27.399 are currently established for 2027.
Under Article 7 of Law 27.399, the national executive may designate up to three such days per year, falling on Mondays or Fridays, to create long weekends, and under the same law, today was the last day when such an announcement could be made.
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Argentina 2027 Tourism Bridge Public Holidays Not Yet Set
Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires)
Argentina’s government has not yet designated its 2027 non-working days for tourism purposes (días no laborables con fines turísticos), even though some media are already circulating "complete" 2027 holiday calendars in which only the fixed and movable public holidays set by Law 27.399 are currently established for 2027.
Under Article 7 of Law 27.399, the national executive may designate up to three such days per year, falling on Mondays or Fridays, to create long weekends, and under the same law, today was the last day when such an announcement could be made.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH)
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Republika Srpska Maintains November 21 Public Holiday
Federacija Bosna i Hercegovina News (Sarajevo)
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Republika Srpska (RS) has confirmed that Dayton Day will be observed as a non-working day on Saturday, November 21, 2026, and will not be transferred to Monday, November 23, a date which remains a normal working day throughout the Republika Srpska.
The RS Ministry of Administration and Local Self-Government explained that, under Article 4 of the Republika Srpska Law on Holidays, a public holiday moves to the following Monday only when the second day of a two-day republic holiday falls on a Sunday. Because Dayton Day is a one-day holiday, the law makes no provision for compensating a Saturday occurrence.
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Republika Srpska Maintains November 21 Public Holiday
Federacija Bosna i Hercegovina News (Sarajevo)
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Republika Srpska (RS) has confirmed that Dayton Day will be observed as a non-working day on Saturday, November 21, 2026, and will not be transferred to Monday, November 23, a date which remains a normal working day throughout the Republika Srpska.
The RS Ministry of Administration and Local Self-Government explained that, under Article 4 of the Republika Srpska Law on Holidays, a public holiday moves to the following Monday only when the second day of a two-day republic holiday falls on a Sunday. Because Dayton Day is a one-day holiday, the law makes no provision for compensating a Saturday occurrence.
- Ecuador
- Ecuador
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Ecuador Keeps Carchi Holiday On November 19
Agencia de Noticias del Ecuador y Sudamérica (ANDES)
President Daniel Noboa issued Executive Decree 533 decreeing that the province of Carchi would observe its provincialization holiday on Thursday, November 19, 2026, as a one-off exception to the usual Friday transfer.
Carchi Governor Diego Rosero had requested the exception on November 10 because Friday, November 20 was already a nationwide non-working day under Executive Decree 507 of September 22.
Carchi will therefore have its provincial mandatory rest day on Thursday and the nationwide public and private-sector closure on Friday.
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Ecuador Keeps Carchi Holiday On November 19
Agencia de Noticias del Ecuador y Sudamérica (ANDES)
President Daniel Noboa issued Executive Decree 533 decreeing that the province of Carchi would observe its provincialization holiday on Thursday, November 19, 2026, as a one-off exception to the usual Friday transfer.
Carchi Governor Diego Rosero had requested the exception on November 10 because Friday, November 20 was already a nationwide non-working day under Executive Decree 507 of September 22.
Carchi will therefore have its provincial mandatory rest day on Thursday and the nationwide public and private-sector closure on Friday.
- Fiji
- Fiji
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Fiji Corrects And Gazettes 2027 Public Holidays
Ministry of Information (Suva)
Following approval from Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, the government of Fiji has gazetted an amended version of its 11 nationwide public holidays for 2027 under sections 64 and 65 of the Employment Relations Act 2007.
The list of 2027 public holidays was signed by Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Filimoni Vosarogo, for publication in today's extraordinary Gazette.
The gazetting completes and corrects the formal declaration envisaged when Cabinet endorsed the 2027 calendar in September.
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Fiji Corrects And Gazettes 2027 Public Holidays
Ministry of Information (Suva)
Following approval from Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, the government of Fiji has gazetted an amended version of its 11 nationwide public holidays for 2027 under sections 64 and 65 of the Employment Relations Act 2007.
The list of 2027 public holidays was signed by Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Filimoni Vosarogo, for publication in today's extraordinary Gazette.
The gazetting completes and corrects the formal declaration envisaged when Cabinet endorsed the 2027 calendar in September.
- Peru
- Peru
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Peru Calls December 6 Regional Runoff Elections
Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
Peru has gazetted the Supreme Decree No. 150-2026-PCM, in today's official gazette El Peruano, signed by Peru’s President, Keiko Fujimori, and countersigned by the President of the Council of Ministers, Luis Fernando Galarreta, calling the second round of its 2026 regional elections for Sunday, December 6, 2026.
The runoff will be held in the regions where no ticket for regional governor and vice-governor obtained at least 30% of valid votes on October 4; according to the National Elections Jury (JNE), .
No public holiday, non-working day or paid-leave arrangement, has yet been declared in the concerned 15 regions, although paid-leave arrangements were gazetted for last month's first round of the elections.
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Peru Calls December 6 Regional Runoff Elections
Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
Peru has gazetted the Supreme Decree No. 150-2026-PCM, in today's official gazette El Peruano, signed by Peru’s President, Keiko Fujimori, and countersigned by the President of the Council of Ministers, Luis Fernando Galarreta, calling the second round of its 2026 regional elections for Sunday, December 6, 2026.
The runoff will be held in the regions where no ticket for regional governor and vice-governor obtained at least 30% of valid votes on October 4; according to the National Elections Jury (JNE), .
No public holiday, non-working day or paid-leave arrangement, has yet been declared in the concerned 15 regions, although paid-leave arrangements were gazetted for last month's first round of the elections.
- Philippines
- Philippines
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Philippines Declares November 28 Election Holiday
Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (Manila)
The Philippines has declared Saturday, November 28, 2026, a special non-working day in the lone legislative district of Batanes for the special election to fill the province’s vacant seat in the House of Representatives.
Acting Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto signed Proclamation No. 1522 by authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
The Commission on Elections had announced the November 28 vote on October 1 following the death of Representative Ciriaco B. Gato Jr. The proclamation gives voters time to participate.
The same announcement listed five additional local holidays in Puerto Princesa, Palayan, Kibungan and Baggao, including two observances moved from Sunday, November 22, to Friday, November 20.
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Philippines Declares November 28 Election Holiday
Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (Manila)
The Philippines has declared Saturday, November 28, 2026, a special non-working day in the lone legislative district of Batanes for the special election to fill the province’s vacant seat in the House of Representatives.
Acting Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto signed Proclamation No. 1522 by authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
The Commission on Elections had announced the November 28 vote on October 1 following the death of Representative Ciriaco B. Gato Jr. The proclamation gives voters time to participate.
The same announcement listed five additional local holidays in Puerto Princesa, Palayan, Kibungan and Baggao, including two observances moved from Sunday, November 22, to Friday, November 20.
- South Sudan
- South Sudan
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South Sudan Declares November 13 Public Holiday
Government of South Sudan Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Juba)
Ambassador John Andruga Duku, spokesperson for the South Sudan State Funeral High-Level Committee, has announced that Friday, November 13, 2026 would be a public holiday for General Joseph Lagu Yanga’s state funeral.
The committee described a day off for the public, civil servants and personnel of international organizations.
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South Sudan Declares November 13 Public Holiday
Government of South Sudan Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Juba)
Ambassador John Andruga Duku, spokesperson for the South Sudan State Funeral High-Level Committee, has announced that Friday, November 13, 2026 would be a public holiday for General Joseph Lagu Yanga’s state funeral.
The committee described a day off for the public, civil servants and personnel of international organizations.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands (AN)
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands (AN)
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands Asked To Declare Chhath Puja Public Holiday
Office of the Labour Commissioner of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory (Port Blair)
The Hindu Rashtra Shakti (HRS) umbrella organization has asked the administration of India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands to declare Monday, November 16, 2026, a holiday for Chhath Puja.
In his letter, Rakeshwar Lall, the organization’s local president, appealed to the Lieutenant Governor and cited Delhi’s November 9 notification granting November 16 off to government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings under the Delhi government.
He said his organization had been seeking a Chhath Puja holiday in the islands for three years.
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands Asked To Declare Chhath Puja Public Holiday
Office of the Labour Commissioner of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory (Port Blair)
The Hindu Rashtra Shakti (HRS) umbrella organization has asked the administration of India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands to declare Monday, November 16, 2026, a holiday for Chhath Puja.
In his letter, Rakeshwar Lall, the organization’s local president, appealed to the Lieutenant Governor and cited Delhi’s November 9 notification granting November 16 off to government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings under the Delhi government.
He said his organization had been seeking a Chhath Puja holiday in the islands for three years.
- Armenia
- Armenia
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Armenia Amends Its Public Holidays Law Again
Armenian News Agency (ARMENPRESS)
Armenia’s President, Vahagn Khachaturyan, has signed amendments to the Law On Holidays and Memorial Days of the Republic of Armenia.
The amendment takes effect once it is published in the official legal information system (ARLIS). Its text will show the affected dates and whether they are non-working days or commemorative observances only.
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Armenia Amends Its Public Holidays Law Again
Armenian News Agency (ARMENPRESS)
Armenia’s President, Vahagn Khachaturyan, has signed amendments to the Law On Holidays and Memorial Days of the Republic of Armenia.
The amendment takes effect once it is published in the official legal information system (ARLIS). Its text will show the affected dates and whether they are non-working days or commemorative observances only.
- Ceuta (CE)
- Ceuta (CE)
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Ceuta Gazettes Full List Of 2027 Public Holidays
Boletín Oficial de la Ciudad de Ceuta (BOCCE)
The list of 2027 non-working public holidays in Spain’s autonomous city of Ceuta has been officially gazetted in the Resolución de 3 de noviembre de 2026 por la que se aprueba el Calendario de fiestas laborales de la Ciudad Autónoma de Ceuta para el año 2027 (BOCCE No. 6668 de 10 de noviembre de 2026) signed by Alberto Ramón Gaitán Rodríguez, Councillor for the Presidency and Governance.
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Ceuta Gazettes Full List Of 2027 Public Holidays
Boletín Oficial de la Ciudad de Ceuta (BOCCE)
The list of 2027 non-working public holidays in Spain’s autonomous city of Ceuta has been officially gazetted in the Resolución de 3 de noviembre de 2026 por la que se aprueba el Calendario de fiestas laborales de la Ciudad Autónoma de Ceuta para el año 2027 (BOCCE No. 6668 de 10 de noviembre de 2026) signed by Alberto Ramón Gaitán Rodríguez, Councillor for the Presidency and Governance.
- Himachal Pradesh (HP)
- Himachal Pradesh (HP)
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Himachal Pradesh Extends Bhai Dooj Holiday
The official webportal of the Himachal Pradesh Government (Shimla)
The General Administration Department of the government of India’s state of Himachal Pradesh has extended the Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Bhai Dooj holiday to all covered employees of state government departments, boards, corporations, schools, colleges and universities.
The original 2026 schedule granted the day to women employees and the new notice widens eligibility for this year and expressly excluded treatment under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
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Himachal Pradesh Extends Bhai Dooj Holiday
The official webportal of the Himachal Pradesh Government (Shimla)
The General Administration Department of the government of India’s state of Himachal Pradesh has extended the Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Bhai Dooj holiday to all covered employees of state government departments, boards, corporations, schools, colleges and universities.
The original 2026 schedule granted the day to women employees and the new notice widens eligibility for this year and expressly excluded treatment under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
- Philippines
- Philippines
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Philippines Declares 18 Local Public Holidays
Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (Manila)
Acting Executive Secretary, Ralph G. Recto, has signed Proclamations 1500-1517 by authority of Philippines President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., announcing that the Government of the Philippines had declared 18 special non-working days in 14 municipalities, three cities and one province.
The dates fall between November 11, 2026, and January 12, 2027, and cover local fiestas, festivals, founding anniversaries and city charter anniversaries.
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Philippines Declares 18 Local Public Holidays
Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (Manila)
Acting Executive Secretary, Ralph G. Recto, has signed Proclamations 1500-1517 by authority of Philippines President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., announcing that the Government of the Philippines had declared 18 special non-working days in 14 municipalities, three cities and one province.
The dates fall between November 11, 2026, and January 12, 2027, and cover local fiestas, festivals, founding anniversaries and city charter anniversaries.
- Thailand
- Thailand
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Thailand Declares December 16 Holiday for Royal Cremation
Thai News Agency (Bangkok)
Thailand’s Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson, Ekkapop Pienpises, has announced that Cabinet had declared Wednesday, December 16, 2026, a special government holiday (วันหยุดราชการกรณีพิเศษ) for the royal cremation of Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
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Thailand Declares December 16 Holiday for Royal Cremation
Thai News Agency (Bangkok)
Thailand’s Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson, Ekkapop Pienpises, has announced that Cabinet had declared Wednesday, December 16, 2026, a special government holiday (วันหยุดราชการกรณีพิเศษ) for the royal cremation of Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
- Türkiye
- Türkiye
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Antalya Grants November 11 and 12 Administrative Leave
Hürriyet Daily News (Istanbul)
The governorate of Türkiye’s province of Antalya granted public employees in seven districts administrative leave on Wednesday and Thursday, November 11 and 12, 2026, during the COP31, to ease traffic on main routes and maintain continuity of public services.
The aforementioned Circular No. 2026/12 covers Aksu, Döşemealtı, Kepez, Konyaaltı, Muratpaşa, Manavgat and Serik.
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Antalya Grants November 11 and 12 Administrative Leave
Hürriyet Daily News (Istanbul)
The governorate of Türkiye’s province of Antalya granted public employees in seven districts administrative leave on Wednesday and Thursday, November 11 and 12, 2026, during the COP31, to ease traffic on main routes and maintain continuity of public services.
The aforementioned Circular No. 2026/12 covers Aksu, Döşemealtı, Kepez, Konyaaltı, Muratpaşa, Manavgat and Serik.
Monday, November 9, 2026
- Bihar (BR)
- Bihar (BR)
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Bihar Request For November 11 Bhai Dooj Bank Holiday
Government of Bihar (Patna)
The Bihar Pradesh Bank Officers’ Organisation has asked the state to extend the November 11 government holiday declared last week to banks.
The executive-order notification establishes the date change for state offices, and the banking extension still awaits a separate decision.
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Bihar Request For November 11 Bhai Dooj Bank Holiday
Government of Bihar (Patna)
The Bihar Pradesh Bank Officers’ Organisation has asked the state to extend the November 11 government holiday declared last week to banks.
The executive-order notification establishes the date change for state offices, and the banking extension still awaits a separate decision.
- Bolivia
- Bolivia
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Potosí Confirms November 10 Departmental Holiday
Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz)
Bolivia’s Ministry of Labour has confirmed Tuesday, November 10, 2026, as a departmental holiday in Potosí for the anniversary of the 1810 uprising, in line with Article 67 of Supreme Decree 21060 of August 29, 1985.
The public holiday applies to public sector and private sector workers across the department, subject to essential-service exceptions.
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Potosí Confirms November 10 Departmental Holiday
Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz)
Bolivia’s Ministry of Labour has confirmed Tuesday, November 10, 2026, as a departmental holiday in Potosí for the anniversary of the 1810 uprising, in line with Article 67 of Supreme Decree 21060 of August 29, 1985.
The public holiday applies to public sector and private sector workers across the department, subject to essential-service exceptions.
- Cameroon
- Cameroon
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Cameroon Calls Sunday February 7 Legislative and Municipal Elections
Présidence de la République du Cameroun (Yaoundé)
Cameroon’s President, Paul Biya, has issued a decree announcing that Cameroon will hold its upcoming legislative and municipal elections on Sunday, February 7, 2027.
Under Article 86 of the electoral code, the decree calling the vote must be published at least 90 days before polling day and the vote must be held on a Sunday or on a day declared a non-working public holiday ("jour férié et chômé").
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Cameroon Calls Sunday February 7 Legislative and Municipal Elections
Présidence de la République du Cameroun (Yaoundé)
Cameroon’s President, Paul Biya, has issued a decree announcing that Cameroon will hold its upcoming legislative and municipal elections on Sunday, February 7, 2027.
Under Article 86 of the electoral code, the decree calling the vote must be published at least 90 days before polling day and the vote must be held on a Sunday or on a day declared a non-working public holiday ("jour férié et chômé").
- Delhi (DL)
- Delhi (DL)
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Delhi NCT Gazettes Chhath Puja Public Holiday
Government of Delhi NCT (New Delhi)
India’s National Capital Territory of Delhi has gazetted Monday, November 16, 2026, as a public holiday for government offices, autonomous bodies and public-sector undertakings under the territorial government, on the occasion of Pratihar Shashthi (also known as Surya Shashthi or Chhath Puja), as per notification F. No. 53/876/GAD/ CN/2026/6376-6418, signed by Joint Secretary, Pradeep Tayal, in the name of the Lieutenant Governor.
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Delhi NCT Gazettes Chhath Puja Public Holiday
Government of Delhi NCT (New Delhi)
India’s National Capital Territory of Delhi has gazetted Monday, November 16, 2026, as a public holiday for government offices, autonomous bodies and public-sector undertakings under the territorial government, on the occasion of Pratihar Shashthi (also known as Surya Shashthi or Chhath Puja), as per notification F. No. 53/876/GAD/ CN/2026/6376-6418, signed by Joint Secretary, Pradeep Tayal, in the name of the Lieutenant Governor.
- Kerala (KL)
- Kerala (KL)
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Kerala Declares November 11 Government Holiday
Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram)
The Government of India's state of Kerala has declared a government public holiday for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of the Beemapally Uroos festival.
The aforementioned public holiday will be observed within Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, and will apply to state government offices and educational institutions.
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Kerala Declares November 11 Government Holiday
Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram)
The Government of India's state of Kerala has declared a government public holiday for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of the Beemapally Uroos festival.
The aforementioned public holiday will be observed within Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, and will apply to state government offices and educational institutions.
- Latvia
- Latvia
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Latvia Rules-Out 2027 Bridge Public Holidays
The Welfare Ministry of the Government of Latvia (Riga)
Friday, June 25, and Friday, November 19, 2027, will remain regular working days under Latvia’s national work schedule, as the Latvian Cabinet has let the July 1 deadline pass without approving either transfer.
The Ministry of Welfare’s May 18 proposal would have moved the two working Fridays to Saturday, June 19, and Saturday, November 13, respectively.
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Latvia Rules-Out 2027 Bridge Public Holidays
The Welfare Ministry of the Government of Latvia (Riga)
Friday, June 25, and Friday, November 19, 2027, will remain regular working days under Latvia’s national work schedule, as the Latvian Cabinet has let the July 1 deadline pass without approving either transfer.
The Ministry of Welfare’s May 18 proposal would have moved the two working Fridays to Saturday, June 19, and Saturday, November 13, respectively.
- Meghalaya (ML)
- Meghalaya (ML)
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Meghalaya Declares November 12 Bank Holiday
Government of Meghalaya (Shillong)
The General Administration (A) Department of India’s state of Meghalaya has issued the Office Order GAA.94/86/Pt/336 (Memo 336-A), signed by C.Y.D. Diengdoh, IAS, Commissioner and Secretary, announcing that banks and financial institutions in five districts will close on Thursday, November 12, 2026, for the Wangala Festival, under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
The aforementioned order covers East Garo Hills, West Garo Hills, South Garo Hills, South West Garo Hills and North Garo Hills.
West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Vibhor Aggarwal also declared a separate November 12 local holiday for his district for the golden jubilee of the 100 Drums Wangala Festival.
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Meghalaya Declares November 12 Bank Holiday
Government of Meghalaya (Shillong)
The General Administration (A) Department of India’s state of Meghalaya has issued the Office Order GAA.94/86/Pt/336 (Memo 336-A), signed by C.Y.D. Diengdoh, IAS, Commissioner and Secretary, announcing that banks and financial institutions in five districts will close on Thursday, November 12, 2026, for the Wangala Festival, under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
The aforementioned order covers East Garo Hills, West Garo Hills, South Garo Hills, South West Garo Hills and North Garo Hills.
West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Vibhor Aggarwal also declared a separate November 12 local holiday for his district for the golden jubilee of the 100 Drums Wangala Festival.
- Mozambique
- Mozambique
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Mozambique Declares November 10 Public Holiday
Agencia de Informção de Moçambique (Maputo)
Mozambique's Labour, Gender and Social Action Minister, Ivete Alane, has announced that public and private sector workers in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, had been granted Tuesday, November 10, 2026, off for the anniversary of Maputo’s elevation to city status.
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Mozambique Declares November 10 Public Holiday
Agencia de Informção de Moçambique (Maputo)
Mozambique's Labour, Gender and Social Action Minister, Ivete Alane, has announced that public and private sector workers in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, had been granted Tuesday, November 10, 2026, off for the anniversary of Maputo’s elevation to city status.
- Nigeria
- Nigeria
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Jigawa Declares November 10 Work Free Day
Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja)
The government of Nigeria’s state of Jigawa declared Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a work-free day for President Bola Tinubu’s official visit, to allow residents to attend events connected with the visit.
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Jigawa Declares November 10 Work Free Day
Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja)
The government of Nigeria’s state of Jigawa declared Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a work-free day for President Bola Tinubu’s official visit, to allow residents to attend events connected with the visit.
- Saskatchewan (SK)
- Saskatchewan (SK)
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Saskatchewan Opposition Introduces September 30 Public Holiday Bill
Government of Saskatchewan (Regina)
Saskatchewan opposition MLA Leroy Laliberte introduced Bill 637 to make September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a public holiday under the Saskatchewan Employment Act.
Laliberte represents Athabasca and is the NDP’s critic for First Nations and Métis relations.
The Saskatchewan government said it would withhold its support.
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Saskatchewan Opposition Introduces September 30 Public Holiday Bill
Government of Saskatchewan (Regina)
Saskatchewan opposition MLA Leroy Laliberte introduced Bill 637 to make September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a public holiday under the Saskatchewan Employment Act.
Laliberte represents Athabasca and is the NDP’s critic for First Nations and Métis relations.
The Saskatchewan government said it would withhold its support.
- Uttar Pradesh (UP)
- Uttar Pradesh (UP)
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Uttar Pradesh Declares November 10 District Holiday
Government of Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow)
Chitrakoot District Magistrate Pulkit Garg declared Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a local holiday for the Diwali Amavasya Mela in Chitrakoot district, in India’s state of Uttar Pradesh.
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Uttar Pradesh Declares November 10 District Holiday
Government of Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow)
Chitrakoot District Magistrate Pulkit Garg declared Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a local holiday for the Diwali Amavasya Mela in Chitrakoot district, in India’s state of Uttar Pradesh.
- Vietnam
- Vietnam
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Vietnam Adds July 27 Paid Public Holiday to Draft Labor Code
Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has added July 27, War Invalids and Martyrs Day, to the revised draft Labor Code amendments as an annual paid day off for employees, with the first observance proposed for 2027.
Home Affairs Minister Nguyễn Tiến Hải announced the change in the National Assembly today, after the drafting ministry accepted feedback from lawmakers and reviewing authorities, and had added July 27, War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day, to the omnibus bill.
The bill, which amends the Labour Code, the Archives Law, the Gender Equality Law, the Red Cross Law and the Employment Law, now remains before the legislature.
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Vietnam Adds July 27 Paid Public Holiday to Draft Labor Code
Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs has added July 27, War Invalids and Martyrs Day, to the revised draft Labor Code amendments as an annual paid day off for employees, with the first observance proposed for 2027.
Home Affairs Minister Nguyễn Tiến Hải announced the change in the National Assembly today, after the drafting ministry accepted feedback from lawmakers and reviewing authorities, and had added July 27, War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day, to the omnibus bill.
The bill, which amends the Labour Code, the Archives Law, the Gender Equality Law, the Red Cross Law and the Employment Law, now remains before the legislature.
Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Nicaragua
- Nicaragua
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Nicaragua Does Not Declare November 9 Public Holiday
Ministerio del Trabajo de Nicaragua (MITRAB)
Contrary to expectations, Nicaragua's Ministry of Labor (Mitrab) has not issued any statement confirming compensation for today's national holiday in honor of Carlos Fonseca.
Furthermore, Nicaragua's Co-president Rosario Murillo, who ultimately has the final say on these matters and is the one who announces them, did not address the issue.
In that context, banks including Banpro and BAC, and companies that had announced they would not open on Monday, November 9, 2026, reversed their decision.
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Nicaragua Does Not Declare November 9 Public Holiday
Ministerio del Trabajo de Nicaragua (MITRAB)
Contrary to expectations, Nicaragua's Ministry of Labor (Mitrab) has not issued any statement confirming compensation for today's national holiday in honor of Carlos Fonseca.
Furthermore, Nicaragua's Co-president Rosario Murillo, who ultimately has the final say on these matters and is the one who announces them, did not address the issue.
In that context, banks including Banpro and BAC, and companies that had announced they would not open on Monday, November 9, 2026, reversed their decision.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Iraq
- Iraq
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Samarra Government Closure Tomorrow
Al Sumaria News (Baghdad)
The governor of Iraq’s Salah al-Din Governorate, Haitham al-Zahwan, ordered the suspension of work on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in all schools throughout the governorate, as well as government departments and schools in Samarra district, following a fatal road accident involving Dr Zaidan Jayed Zaidan and members of his family.
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Samarra Government Closure Tomorrow
Al Sumaria News (Baghdad)
The governor of Iraq’s Salah al-Din Governorate, Haitham al-Zahwan, ordered the suspension of work on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in all schools throughout the governorate, as well as government departments and schools in Samarra district, following a fatal road accident involving Dr Zaidan Jayed Zaidan and members of his family.
- Peru
- Peru
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Lambayeque Adds November 12 Government Holiday
Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
Peru’s department of Lambayeque has declared Thursday, November 12, 2026, a compensable non-working day for the regional government’s offices and agencies in connection with Pope Leo XIV’s visit. Municipalities and other public bodies may opt in, and private employers may do so by agreement with their workers.
The Ordinance 000017-2026-GR.LAMB/CR (Declaran día no laborable compensable el 12 de noviembre de 2026 para el sector público y de acogimiento voluntario para el sector privado en el departamento de Lambayeque, por visita de Su Santidad el Papa León XIV) was promulgated by Regional Governor, Jorge Luis Pérez Flores, and gazetted in the official journal El Peruano earlier today.
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Lambayeque Adds November 12 Government Holiday
Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
Peru’s department of Lambayeque has declared Thursday, November 12, 2026, a compensable non-working day for the regional government’s offices and agencies in connection with Pope Leo XIV’s visit. Municipalities and other public bodies may opt in, and private employers may do so by agreement with their workers.
The Ordinance 000017-2026-GR.LAMB/CR (Declaran día no laborable compensable el 12 de noviembre de 2026 para el sector público y de acogimiento voluntario para el sector privado en el departamento de Lambayeque, por visita de Su Santidad el Papa León XIV) was promulgated by Regional Governor, Jorge Luis Pérez Flores, and gazetted in the official journal El Peruano earlier today.
- Poland
- Poland
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Poland Declares November 8-9 National Mourning
Polskie Radio (Warsaw)
Poland will observe two days of national mourning on Sunday, November 8 and Monday, November 9, 2026, following today's shooting in Kraków on November 7 in which six people were killed.
Monday, November 9 remains a normal working day, and no closure of offices, schools or businesses has been announced.
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Poland Declares November 8-9 National Mourning
Polskie Radio (Warsaw)
Poland will observe two days of national mourning on Sunday, November 8 and Monday, November 9, 2026, following today's shooting in Kraków on November 7 in which six people were killed.
Monday, November 9 remains a normal working day, and no closure of offices, schools or businesses has been announced.
- Uttar Pradesh (UP)
- Uttar Pradesh (UP)
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Uttar Pradesh Bank Officers Seek November 10 Bank Holiday
Government of Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow)
The Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank Officers’ Association chief patron, Santosh Tiwari, has appealed to the Chief Minister of the government of India’s state of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, to declare Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a statewide bank holiday for Govardhan Puja and Annakoot.
The request from association president Tanmay Tiwari and general secretary Sudhir Saxena sought a notification under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
In a separate letter dated November 5, the Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank Officers Federation made the same request. It said the extra day would give bank employees four consecutive days off, from Diwali on Sunday, November 8, through Bhai Dooj on Wednesday, November 11, making it easier for staff posted away from home to travel.
The Reserve Bank of India’s Lucknow calendar lists bank holidays on November 9 and 11.
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Uttar Pradesh Bank Officers Seek November 10 Bank Holiday
Government of Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow)
The Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank Officers’ Association chief patron, Santosh Tiwari, has appealed to the Chief Minister of the government of India’s state of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, to declare Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a statewide bank holiday for Govardhan Puja and Annakoot.
The request from association president Tanmay Tiwari and general secretary Sudhir Saxena sought a notification under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
In a separate letter dated November 5, the Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank Officers Federation made the same request. It said the extra day would give bank employees four consecutive days off, from Diwali on Sunday, November 8, through Bhai Dooj on Wednesday, November 11, making it easier for staff posted away from home to travel.
The Reserve Bank of India’s Lucknow calendar lists bank holidays on November 9 and 11.
Friday, November 6, 2026
- Argentina
- Argentina
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Tucumán Declares November 10 Government Holiday
Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires)
Argentina’s province of Tucumán has declared Tuesday, November 10, 2026, an administrative and educational holiday in connection with Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina.
Decree 2.769/1, signed by Governor Osvaldo Jaldo, covers the central and decentralized provincial administration, rural communes and schools under the provincial Education Ministry, with essential services maintained.
San Miguel de Tucumán has separately adhered through Mayor Rossana Chahla’s Decree 0345/SG/2026.
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Tucumán Declares November 10 Government Holiday
Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires)
Argentina’s province of Tucumán has declared Tuesday, November 10, 2026, an administrative and educational holiday in connection with Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina.
Decree 2.769/1, signed by Governor Osvaldo Jaldo, covers the central and decentralized provincial administration, rural communes and schools under the provincial Education Ministry, with essential services maintained.
San Miguel de Tucumán has separately adhered through Mayor Rossana Chahla’s Decree 0345/SG/2026.
- Bihar (BR)
- Bihar (BR)
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Bihar Moves Bhai Dooj Government Holiday to November 11
Government of Bihar (Patna)
The General Administration Department of India’s state of Bihar has moved the 2026 holiday for Chitragupta Puja and Bhai Dooj from Tuesday, November 10, to Wednesday, November 11.
The aforementioned Vide Notification No. 3/H-01/2025-20490/Sa.Pra, changes the holiday granted under the state’s executive-order schedule.
The Bihar Pradesh Bank Officers’ Organisation separately asked the state to extend the November 11 holiday to banks. The request was reported on November 10. The executive-order notification establishes the date change for state offices, and the banking extension still awaits a separate decision.
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Bihar Moves Bhai Dooj Government Holiday to November 11
Government of Bihar (Patna)
The General Administration Department of India’s state of Bihar has moved the 2026 holiday for Chitragupta Puja and Bhai Dooj from Tuesday, November 10, to Wednesday, November 11.
The aforementioned Vide Notification No. 3/H-01/2025-20490/Sa.Pra, changes the holiday granted under the state’s executive-order schedule.
The Bihar Pradesh Bank Officers’ Organisation separately asked the state to extend the November 11 holiday to banks. The request was reported on November 10. The executive-order notification establishes the date change for state offices, and the banking extension still awaits a separate decision.
- Bolivia
- Bolivia
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Bolivia Designates November 19 Constitution Day
Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz)
Bolivia has designated November 19 each year as National Constitution Day as per Law 1789, promulgated by President Rodrigo Paz Pereira, and which commemorates the promulgation of Bolivia’s first constitution in 1826.
The law expressly provides for public and private activity to continue normally.
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Bolivia Designates November 19 Constitution Day
Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz)
Bolivia has designated November 19 each year as National Constitution Day as per Law 1789, promulgated by President Rodrigo Paz Pereira, and which commemorates the promulgation of Bolivia’s first constitution in 1826.
The law expressly provides for public and private activity to continue normally.
- Brazil
- Brazil
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Acre Moves Treaty of Petrópolis Holiday to November 19
Ministério do Planejamento Orçamento e Gestão (Brasilia)
Brazil’s state of Acre will observe the Treaty of Petrópolis holiday on Thursday, November 19, 2026. The state judiciary lists the Thursday observance, and the municipality of Mâncio Lima amended its own calendar to match the state’s corrected schedule.
The correction was published in issue 14.376 of Acre’s official gazette.
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Acre Moves Treaty of Petrópolis Holiday to November 19
Ministério do Planejamento Orçamento e Gestão (Brasilia)
Brazil’s state of Acre will observe the Treaty of Petrópolis holiday on Thursday, November 19, 2026. The state judiciary lists the Thursday observance, and the municipality of Mâncio Lima amended its own calendar to match the state’s corrected schedule.
The correction was published in issue 14.376 of Acre’s official gazette.
- Chandigarh (CH)
- Chandigarh (CH)
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Chandigarh Upgrades November 9 Public Holiday
Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh)
India’s Union Territory of Chandigarh has declared Monday, November 9, 2026, a public holiday for Govardhan Puja/Vishwakarma Day, upgrading its previous restricted-holiday status for the administration.
The Home Department order covers government offices, boards, corporations, institutions and industrial establishments functioning under the Chandigarh Administration.
The annual banking schedule already included November 9, as a banking holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
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Chandigarh Upgrades November 9 Public Holiday
Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh)
India’s Union Territory of Chandigarh has declared Monday, November 9, 2026, a public holiday for Govardhan Puja/Vishwakarma Day, upgrading its previous restricted-holiday status for the administration.
The Home Department order covers government offices, boards, corporations, institutions and industrial establishments functioning under the Chandigarh Administration.
The annual banking schedule already included November 9, as a banking holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
- Lebanon
- Lebanon
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Lebanon Declares November 23 Government Holiday
Government Portal for Information and Forms (Republic of Lebanon)
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has issued a memorandum announcing the closure of public administrations, public institutions and municipalities will close on Monday, November 23, 2026, in observance of Independence Day, which falls on Sunday, November 22.
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Lebanon Declares November 23 Government Holiday
Government Portal for Information and Forms (Republic of Lebanon)
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has issued a memorandum announcing the closure of public administrations, public institutions and municipalities will close on Monday, November 23, 2026, in observance of Independence Day, which falls on Sunday, November 22.
- Maharashtra (MH)
- Maharashtra (MH)
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Maharashtra Declares November 9 Public Holiday
Government of Maharashtra (Mumbai)
India’s state of Maharashtra has declared Monday, November 9, 2026, an additional holiday for state and semi-government offices in Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts, to link Lakshmi Pujan on Sunday, November 8, and Bali Pratipada on Tuesday, November 10, and create an extended Diwali break.
The decision was announced in a circular of the Maharashtra government’s General Administration Department signed by Principal Secretary Atul Patne.
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Maharashtra Declares November 9 Public Holiday
Government of Maharashtra (Mumbai)
India’s state of Maharashtra has declared Monday, November 9, 2026, an additional holiday for state and semi-government offices in Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts, to link Lakshmi Pujan on Sunday, November 8, and Bali Pratipada on Tuesday, November 10, and create an extended Diwali break.
The decision was announced in a circular of the Maharashtra government’s General Administration Department signed by Principal Secretary Atul Patne.
- Puducherry (PY)
- Puducherry (PY)
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Puducherry 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted
Government of Puducherry (Saram)
The Home Department of the government of India's Union Territory of Puducherry has announced the list of official Puducherry non-working public holidays for the upcoming calendar year 2027, in the Government Order vide notification G.O. Ms. No.109 published in the issue No.192 of the official Gazette of Puducherry.
As per the aforementioned vide notification, "The Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to declare that all Government Offices / Government Undertakings, Boards and other Institutions under the control of Government of Puducherry and all Banking Institutions including Co-operative Banks in the Union territory of Puducherry, shall be closed on the days specified in the notification in Appendix-I and Appendix-II, respectively, during the Calendar Year, 2027.".
It goes on to specify that "In addition to the closed holidays, the Lieutenant-Governor is also pleased to permit each Government servant to avail any 2 (two) holidays to be chosen by him / her out of the list of Restricted Holidays in Appendix-III." and that "No substitute holidays shall be allowed on any event for the festival holiday initially declared.".
As usual, the list of 2027 public holidays in India's Union Territory of Puducherry is broken into 3 separate regional lists; Puducherry and Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.
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Puducherry 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted
Government of Puducherry (Saram)
The Home Department of the government of India's Union Territory of Puducherry has announced the list of official Puducherry non-working public holidays for the upcoming calendar year 2027, in the Government Order vide notification G.O. Ms. No.109 published in the issue No.192 of the official Gazette of Puducherry.
As per the aforementioned vide notification, "The Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to declare that all Government Offices / Government Undertakings, Boards and other Institutions under the control of Government of Puducherry and all Banking Institutions including Co-operative Banks in the Union territory of Puducherry, shall be closed on the days specified in the notification in Appendix-I and Appendix-II, respectively, during the Calendar Year, 2027.".
It goes on to specify that "In addition to the closed holidays, the Lieutenant-Governor is also pleased to permit each Government servant to avail any 2 (two) holidays to be chosen by him / her out of the list of Restricted Holidays in Appendix-III." and that "No substitute holidays shall be allowed on any event for the festival holiday initially declared.".
As usual, the list of 2027 public holidays in India's Union Territory of Puducherry is broken into 3 separate regional lists; Puducherry and Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.
- US Virgin Islands
- US Virgin Islands
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US Virgin Islands Add Year-End Public Holidays
Government of the United States Virgin Islands (Charlotte Amalie)
U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has granted paid administrative leave to eligible non-essential executive-branch employees on the afternoon of December 24 and 31, 2026, and on January 4, 2027, for the gubernatorial inauguration.
The aforementioned announcement also grants eligible St. Croix employees leave the afternoon of December 30 for the Crucian Festival Food Fair and the morning of December 31 for J’ouvert.
As per the Governor's statement, "The Christmas season is a special time in the Virgin Islands, when families come together, communities celebrate our traditions, and we reflect on the blessings of the year".
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US Virgin Islands Add Year-End Public Holidays
Government of the United States Virgin Islands (Charlotte Amalie)
U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has granted paid administrative leave to eligible non-essential executive-branch employees on the afternoon of December 24 and 31, 2026, and on January 4, 2027, for the gubernatorial inauguration.
The aforementioned announcement also grants eligible St. Croix employees leave the afternoon of December 30 for the Crucian Festival Food Fair and the morning of December 31 for J’ouvert.
As per the Governor's statement, "The Christmas season is a special time in the Virgin Islands, when families come together, communities celebrate our traditions, and we reflect on the blessings of the year".
