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Hong Kong's Easter Monday Now A Statutory Public Holiday Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR) The upcoming Easter Monday, on April 6, 2026, will be a statutory public holiday in Hong Kong for the first time, as the list of gazetted 2026 Hong Kong public holidays includes one additional statutory public holiday on the first weekday after Christmas. This is a consequence of the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 which will have seen the number of statutory holidays in Hong Kong, increase from 12 days to 17, over the 9-year period from 2022 to 2030. In Hong Kong, statutory holidays are the public holidays which an employer needs to grant employees, as opposed to general holidays.
Hong Kong's Easter Monday Now A Statutory Public Holiday Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR) The upcoming Easter Monday, on April 6, 2026, will be a statutory public holiday in Hong Kong for the first time, as the list of gazetted 2026 Hong Kong public holidays includes one additional statutory public holiday on the first weekday after Christmas. This is a consequence of the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 which will have seen the number of statutory holidays in Hong Kong, increase from 12 days to 17, over the 9-year period from 2022 to 2030. In Hong Kong, statutory holidays are the public holidays which an employer needs to grant employees, as opposed to general holidays.
Timor Leste Declares April 2 and 6 Public Holidays Press Release Government Of Timor-Leste (Dili) The government of Timor Leste has announced that it had decided to grant additional day-off public sector holidays for Maundy Thursday, April 2, and Easter Monday, April 6, 2026 (Tolerância de ponto concedida para a tarde de 2 de abril e todo o dia 6 de abril de 2026). As per the aforementioned communique preamble, "Given that the religious celebrations of "Holy Thursday" are of great importance and significance to a large number of Catholic believers, who regularly participate in the religious ceremonies held during Holy Week; Taking into account the practice that has been followed previously, pursuant to subparagraph b) of paragraph 2 of Article 5 of the aforementioned law; Considering the fact that a large number of people usually travel to their home municipalities to participate in the Easter religious celebrations with their families", the following is determined "Time off is granted: a) On April 2, 2026, from 12:00 pm; b) On April 6, 2026, all day.".
Timor Leste Declares April 2 and 6 Public Holidays Press Release Government Of Timor-Leste (Dili) The government of Timor Leste has announced that it had decided to grant additional day-off public sector holidays for Maundy Thursday, April 2, and Easter Monday, April 6, 2026 (Tolerância de ponto concedida para a tarde de 2 de abril e todo o dia 6 de abril de 2026). As per the aforementioned communique preamble, "Given that the religious celebrations of "Holy Thursday" are of great importance and significance to a large number of Catholic believers, who regularly participate in the religious ceremonies held during Holy Week; Taking into account the practice that has been followed previously, pursuant to subparagraph b) of paragraph 2 of Article 5 of the aforementioned law; Considering the fact that a large number of people usually travel to their home municipalities to participate in the Easter religious celebrations with their families", the following is determined "Time off is granted: a) On April 2, 2026, from 12:00 pm; b) On April 6, 2026, all day.".
Antigua and Barbuda Amends List Of 2026 Public Holidays The Antigua Sun The Labour Department of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a formal notice correcting an error in the 2026 list of public holidays. As per the Office of the Labour Commissioner, the previously published dates in the Official Gazette (Nos. 60 and 61) contained an incorrect listing for the observance of the 2026 National Day of Prayer, and the updated and corrected schedule was released under the Public Holidays (Amendment) Act 2005.
Antigua and Barbuda Amends List Of 2026 Public Holidays The Antigua Sun The Labour Department of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a formal notice correcting an error in the 2026 list of public holidays. As per the Office of the Labour Commissioner, the previously published dates in the Official Gazette (Nos. 60 and 61) contained an incorrect listing for the observance of the 2026 National Day of Prayer, and the updated and corrected schedule was released under the Public Holidays (Amendment) Act 2005.
Belarus Confirms April 2026 Public Holidays The Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus (Minsk) The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Belarus has issued a communique with the schedule of rescheduled workdays and public holidays during the upcoming month of April 2026. As per the aforementioned communique, the workday of Monday, April 20, is moved to Saturday, April 25, 2026, thus providing 4 days of public holidays from April 18 to 21, 2026.
Belarus Confirms April 2026 Public Holidays The Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus (Minsk) The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Belarus has issued a communique with the schedule of rescheduled workdays and public holidays during the upcoming month of April 2026. As per the aforementioned communique, the workday of Monday, April 20, is moved to Saturday, April 25, 2026, thus providing 4 days of public holidays from April 18 to 21, 2026.
Bulgaria Moves Forward With April 20 National Holiday Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria (Sofia) Bulgaria's caretaker government has initiated steps to designate April 20, the date marking the outbreak of the April Uprising of 1876, as an official national holiday in Bulgaria. The announcement was made by Education Minister, Sergei Ignatov, during a briefing at the Council of Ministers.
Bulgaria Moves Forward With April 20 National Holiday Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria (Sofia) Bulgaria's caretaker government has initiated steps to designate April 20, the date marking the outbreak of the April Uprising of 1876, as an official national holiday in Bulgaria. The announcement was made by Education Minister, Sergei Ignatov, during a briefing at the Council of Ministers.
Egypt Denies Rumours Of March 26 Public Holiday Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) The Egyptian Cabinet's media center has published a communique denying the rumours being circulated that Thursday, March 26, 2026, has been declared a one-off public holiday, as well as the extension of the suspension of studies nationwide. As per the aforementioned communique, reports about extending the suspension of studies for 15 days starting March 29 are outdated and date back to 2020.
Egypt Denies Rumours Of March 26 Public Holiday Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) The Egyptian Cabinet's media center has published a communique denying the rumours being circulated that Thursday, March 26, 2026, has been declared a one-off public holiday, as well as the extension of the suspension of studies nationwide. As per the aforementioned communique, reports about extending the suspension of studies for 15 days starting March 29 are outdated and date back to 2020.
Honduras Extends Easter 2026 Public Sector Holidays El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Ministry of the Interior, Justice and Decentralization of Honduras has issued an official communique, signed by its Minister of State, Sulmy Yamileth Ortez Maldonado, declaring that all public sector officials and employees would enjoy additional public holidays from Monday to Friday, March 30, to April 3, 2026, on account of the upcoming semana santa (Easter week). As per the aforementioned communique, "Public officials and employees are authorized to take the Holy Week holiday from Monday, April 30th to Friday, April 3rd of this year, with the understanding that the holiday of April 14th, which commemorates the Day of the Americas, is moved to Monday the 30th, and Tuesday, March 31st and Wednesday, April 1st will be counted as vacation days corresponding to the year 2026".
Honduras Extends Easter 2026 Public Sector Holidays El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Ministry of the Interior, Justice and Decentralization of Honduras has issued an official communique, signed by its Minister of State, Sulmy Yamileth Ortez Maldonado, declaring that all public sector officials and employees would enjoy additional public holidays from Monday to Friday, March 30, to April 3, 2026, on account of the upcoming semana santa (Easter week). As per the aforementioned communique, "Public officials and employees are authorized to take the Holy Week holiday from Monday, April 30th to Friday, April 3rd of this year, with the understanding that the holiday of April 14th, which commemorates the Day of the Americas, is moved to Monday the 30th, and Tuesday, March 31st and Wednesday, April 1st will be counted as vacation days corresponding to the year 2026".
Mali Declares March 26 Public Holiday Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako) Mali's Secretary General to the Minister of Labour, Public Service and Social Dialogue, Mamadou Konta, has issued the communiqué No.2026-000005/MTFPDS-SG declaring Thursday, March 26, 2026, as nationwide public holiday. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Minister of Labour, Public Service and Social Dialogue announces: In accordance with the provisions of Law No. 05-040 of 22 July 2005 relating to public holidays in the Republic of Mali, Thursday, 26 March 2026, Martyrs' Day, is a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
Mali Declares March 26 Public Holiday Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako) Mali's Secretary General to the Minister of Labour, Public Service and Social Dialogue, Mamadou Konta, has issued the communiqué No.2026-000005/MTFPDS-SG declaring Thursday, March 26, 2026, as nationwide public holiday. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Minister of Labour, Public Service and Social Dialogue announces: In accordance with the provisions of Law No. 05-040 of 22 July 2005 relating to public holidays in the Republic of Mali, Thursday, 26 March 2026, Martyrs' Day, is a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
Nagaland Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Nagaland (Dimapur) The Government of India's state of Nagaland has declared Thursday, April 9, 2026, the date of the upcoming by election to the Koridang Assembly constituency in Mokokchung district, as a paid holiday for electors in the constituency who are employed in government offices, banks, financial institutions, private business establishments, industrial undertakings, or any other establishments, including daily wage and casual workers, to enable them to exercise their franchise.
Nagaland Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Nagaland (Dimapur) The Government of India's state of Nagaland has declared Thursday, April 9, 2026, the date of the upcoming by election to the Koridang Assembly constituency in Mokokchung district, as a paid holiday for electors in the constituency who are employed in government offices, banks, financial institutions, private business establishments, industrial undertakings, or any other establishments, including daily wage and casual workers, to enable them to exercise their franchise.
Karnali Province Declares March 26 Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Government of Nepal's Karnali Province has announced that the provincial cabinet had declared a public holiday for Thursday, March 26, 2026, on the occasion of Chaitra Dashain, also known as Chaitra Shukla Ashtami.
Karnali Province Declares March 26 Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Government of Nepal's Karnali Province has announced that the provincial cabinet had declared a public holiday for Thursday, March 26, 2026, on the occasion of Chaitra Dashain, also known as Chaitra Shukla Ashtami.
Uttar Pradesh Extends Ram Navami Public Holidays Government of Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) The Chief Minister of the Government of India's state of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, has declared an additional public holiday on Friday, March 27, 2026, on account of the upcoming Ram Navami celebrations. Usually, such declarations of one-off bridge public holidays are accompanied with the declaration of a nearby working Saturday. But the initial communique makes no mention of such a compensatory working day (yet).
Uttar Pradesh Extends Ram Navami Public Holidays Government of Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) The Chief Minister of the Government of India's state of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, has declared an additional public holiday on Friday, March 27, 2026, on account of the upcoming Ram Navami celebrations. Usually, such declarations of one-off bridge public holidays are accompanied with the declaration of a nearby working Saturday. But the initial communique makes no mention of such a compensatory working day (yet).
Valencia 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Consell de la Generalitat Valenciana (Valencia) The Generalitat of Spain's autonomous region of Valencia has gazetted its recently-announced list of 2027 regional public holidays in the Diari Oficial de la Generalitat Valenciana. The aforementioned Decreto 42/2026, de 20 de marzo, del Consell, por el que se determina el calendario laboral de aplicación en el ámbito territorial de la Comunitat Valenciana para el año 2027 (DOGV de 25 de marzo de 2026), jointly signed by the Generalitat of Valencia's President, Juan Francisco Pérez Llorca, and the First Vice President and Minister of Housing, Employment, Youth and Equality, Susana Camarero Benítez, confirms the announcement, earlier this month of the tentative list of 2027 Valencia public holidays.
Valencia 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Consell de la Generalitat Valenciana (Valencia) The Generalitat of Spain's autonomous region of Valencia has gazetted its recently-announced list of 2027 regional public holidays in the Diari Oficial de la Generalitat Valenciana. The aforementioned Decreto 42/2026, de 20 de marzo, del Consell, por el que se determina el calendario laboral de aplicación en el ámbito territorial de la Comunitat Valenciana para el año 2027 (DOGV de 25 de marzo de 2026), jointly signed by the Generalitat of Valencia's President, Juan Francisco Pérez Llorca, and the First Vice President and Minister of Housing, Employment, Youth and Equality, Susana Camarero Benítez, confirms the announcement, earlier this month of the tentative list of 2027 Valencia public holidays.
ACT Extends 2026 ANZAC Day Public Holiday ACT Government Chief Minister and Treasury Directorate (Canberra) The Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Michael Pettersson, has posted a media release on the ACT Government website, announcing that "the ACT Government will align with New South Wales by declaring both Saturday 25 April 2026 and Monday 27 April 2026 as public holidays for Anzac Day in 2026".
ACT Extends 2026 ANZAC Day Public Holiday ACT Government Chief Minister and Treasury Directorate (Canberra) The Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Michael Pettersson, has posted a media release on the ACT Government website, announcing that "the ACT Government will align with New South Wales by declaring both Saturday 25 April 2026 and Monday 27 April 2026 as public holidays for Anzac Day in 2026".
Cape Verde Declares Maundy Thursday Public Sector Holiday Jornal Oficial da República de Cabo Verde (República de Cabo Verde) The government of Cape Verde, in accordance with a resolution from the Council of Ministers of March 17, 2026, has issued the Resolution No. 57/2026, of March 24 (Boletim Oficial n.º 34, I Série de 24-03-2026) declaring a one-off public sector holiday (tolerância de ponto) for the afternoon of Thursday, April 2, 2026, on account of Maundy Thursday. As per the aforementioned resolution, "A day off is granted to employees and agents of the State, Public Institutes and Local Authorities during the afternoon of Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026, throughout the national territory" and this is done "Taking into account the practice of granting time off during Holy Week and the celebration of Easter throughout the National Territory; and Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 265 of the Constitution".
Cape Verde Declares Maundy Thursday Public Sector Holiday Jornal Oficial da República de Cabo Verde (República de Cabo Verde) The government of Cape Verde, in accordance with a resolution from the Council of Ministers of March 17, 2026, has issued the Resolution No. 57/2026, of March 24 (Boletim Oficial n.º 34, I Série de 24-03-2026) declaring a one-off public sector holiday (tolerância de ponto) for the afternoon of Thursday, April 2, 2026, on account of Maundy Thursday. As per the aforementioned resolution, "A day off is granted to employees and agents of the State, Public Institutes and Local Authorities during the afternoon of Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026, throughout the national territory" and this is done "Taking into account the practice of granting time off during Holy Week and the celebration of Easter throughout the National Territory; and Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 265 of the Constitution".
Guatemala Extends Easter Public Holidays Diario de Centro América (Diario público de Guatemala) The Government of Guatemala has published the government agreement number 34-2026 extending the upcoming public sector holidays for Easter and Holy Week. As per Article 1 of the aforementioned publication, "Purpose. To grant paid leave on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to public servants who provide their services in the centralized and decentralized entities of the public administration.".
Guatemala Extends Easter Public Holidays Diario de Centro América (Diario público de Guatemala) The Government of Guatemala has published the government agreement number 34-2026 extending the upcoming public sector holidays for Easter and Holy Week. As per Article 1 of the aforementioned publication, "Purpose. To grant paid leave on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to public servants who provide their services in the centralized and decentralized entities of the public administration.".
Lumbini Province Declares March 26 Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Law of Nepal's Province of Lumbini, Lok Bahadur Sunar, has announced the provincial government's decision to declare a public holiday on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (Chaitra 12), on the occasion of Chaitra Dashain (Shukla Ashtami), a festival observed by followers of Hinduism. As per the Ministry's announcement, this public holiday is being granted in accordance with the prior decision and notice dated Chaitra 21, 2081, mentioned in Section 14, Part 3, Clause 8 of the Provincial Gazette, and it applies to all government offices and public bodies within the province.
Lumbini Province Declares March 26 Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Law of Nepal's Province of Lumbini, Lok Bahadur Sunar, has announced the provincial government's decision to declare a public holiday on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (Chaitra 12), on the occasion of Chaitra Dashain (Shukla Ashtami), a festival observed by followers of Hinduism. As per the Ministry's announcement, this public holiday is being granted in accordance with the prior decision and notice dated Chaitra 21, 2081, mentioned in Section 14, Part 3, Clause 8 of the Provincial Gazette, and it applies to all government offices and public bodies within the province.
South Korean National Assembly Approves May 1st Public Holiday Extension Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) The South Korean National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee has approved an amendment to the South Korean Public Holidays Act which designates Labor Day as a legal holiday on May 1. The aforementioned amendment still requires approval at the Cabinet meeting after the plenary session of the Public Administration and Security Committee and the plenary session of the National Assembly, but this is expected to pass in time for this year's May 1st.
South Korean National Assembly Approves May 1st Public Holiday Extension Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) The South Korean National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee has approved an amendment to the South Korean Public Holidays Act which designates Labor Day as a legal holiday on May 1. The aforementioned amendment still requires approval at the Cabinet meeting after the plenary session of the Public Administration and Security Committee and the plenary session of the National Assembly, but this is expected to pass in time for this year's May 1st.
Assam Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Assam (Guwahati) The Government of the Indian State of Assam has issued the Government Order No.2095075/101 declaring a public holiday for Thursday, April 9, 2026, on account of the upcoming Assam Assembly polls. As per the aforementioned official notification issued by the General Administration Department, the April 9 public holiday has been declared under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, to facilitate smooth conduct of polling, and will apply to all government and non-government offices, including Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI), urban local bodies, educational institutions, business and commercial establishments, as well as banks, tea gardens, industries and "other establishments across the state".
Assam Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Assam (Guwahati) The Government of the Indian State of Assam has issued the Government Order No.2095075/101 declaring a public holiday for Thursday, April 9, 2026, on account of the upcoming Assam Assembly polls. As per the aforementioned official notification issued by the General Administration Department, the April 9 public holiday has been declared under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, to facilitate smooth conduct of polling, and will apply to all government and non-government offices, including Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI), urban local bodies, educational institutions, business and commercial establishments, as well as banks, tea gardens, industries and "other establishments across the state".
Peru Gazettes September 28 National Anthem Day Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima) The Peruvian Government has gazetted the Law No.32565, in the extraordinary edition of the Legal Standards Bulletin of the Official Gazette El Peruano, declaring September 28 of each year as the Day of the National Anthem of Peru. As per Article 2 of Law No.32565, "September 28th of each year is a working day".
Peru Gazettes September 28 National Anthem Day Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima) The Peruvian Government has gazetted the Law No.32565, in the extraordinary edition of the Legal Standards Bulletin of the Official Gazette El Peruano, declaring September 28 of each year as the Day of the National Anthem of Peru. As per Article 2 of Law No.32565, "September 28th of each year is a working day".
Puducherry Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Puducherry (Saram) The Government of India's Union Territory of Puducherry has issued the vide notification G.O Ms. No.25 declaring Thursday, April 9, 2026, as a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act on account of the upcoming election to the territorial Assembly (Declaration of Public Holiday/Paid Holiday on Thursday, the 9th April, 2026 under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 on account of General Elections to Puducherry Legislative Assembly, 2026). As per the Government order issued on behalf of the Lt Governor of Puducherry, by the Undersecretary to Government, Mangadan Veetil Hiran, "In pursuance of the explanation to Section 25 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act XXVI of 1881) and the instructions issued by the Election Commission of India, the Lieutenant Governor, Puducherry is pleased to declare Thursday, 9th April, 2026, as Public Holiday/Paid Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for all Government Offices/Institutions/Local Bodies/Commercial and Industrial Establishments located in the Union Territory of Puducherry in order to enable the Electors employed therein to exercise their franchise in the General Election to Puducherry Legislative Assembly, 2026", adding that "This will be a Paid Holiday under Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 for the workers who are employed on daily wages in various Departments of this Administration.".
Puducherry Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Puducherry (Saram) The Government of India's Union Territory of Puducherry has issued the vide notification G.O Ms. No.25 declaring Thursday, April 9, 2026, as a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act on account of the upcoming election to the territorial Assembly (Declaration of Public Holiday/Paid Holiday on Thursday, the 9th April, 2026 under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 on account of General Elections to Puducherry Legislative Assembly, 2026). As per the Government order issued on behalf of the Lt Governor of Puducherry, by the Undersecretary to Government, Mangadan Veetil Hiran, "In pursuance of the explanation to Section 25 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act XXVI of 1881) and the instructions issued by the Election Commission of India, the Lieutenant Governor, Puducherry is pleased to declare Thursday, 9th April, 2026, as Public Holiday/Paid Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for all Government Offices/Institutions/Local Bodies/Commercial and Industrial Establishments located in the Union Territory of Puducherry in order to enable the Electors employed therein to exercise their franchise in the General Election to Puducherry Legislative Assembly, 2026", adding that "This will be a Paid Holiday under Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 for the workers who are employed on daily wages in various Departments of this Administration.".
Puerto Rico Declares Easter Week Public Sector Holidays Oficina de Recursos Humanos del Estado Libre Asociado (ORHELO) The Governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González Colón, has signed the Executive Order 2026-14 which declares the upcoming Holy Week as public holidays for Puerto Rico's public sector employees. As per Executive Order 2026-14, Monday, March 30, to Thursday, April 2, 2026, will be days off charged to vacation leave for public servants of the agencies of the Executive Branch, while Friday, April 3, 2026, is a public holiday on account of Good Friday, as per Law No. 26-2017.
Puerto Rico Declares Easter Week Public Sector Holidays Oficina de Recursos Humanos del Estado Libre Asociado (ORHELO) The Governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González Colón, has signed the Executive Order 2026-14 which declares the upcoming Holy Week as public holidays for Puerto Rico's public sector employees. As per Executive Order 2026-14, Monday, March 30, to Thursday, April 2, 2026, will be days off charged to vacation leave for public servants of the agencies of the Executive Branch, while Friday, April 3, 2026, is a public holiday on account of Good Friday, as per Law No. 26-2017.
Transnistria Considering Labor Code Amendments to The Treatment Of Work On Public Holidays Interfax (Tiraspol) The Supreme Council Committee on Social Policy, Healthcare, Labor, Family, and Childhood of Transnistria (the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic - PMR), has been considering a bill which would amend the Transnistrian labour code as regards compensation mechanisms for work on weekends and non-working public holidays.
Transnistria Considering Labor Code Amendments to The Treatment Of Work On Public Holidays Interfax (Tiraspol) The Supreme Council Committee on Social Policy, Healthcare, Labor, Family, and Childhood of Transnistria (the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic - PMR), has been considering a bill which would amend the Transnistrian labour code as regards compensation mechanisms for work on weekends and non-working public holidays.
Slovakia Estimates Cost Of Canceled Public Holidays Ministerstvo zahranicných vecí Slovenskej republiky (Bratislava) Earlier today, Slovakia's Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenicky (Smer-SD), speaking on the JOJ 24's discussion program Politika 24, estimated to 10 million Euros the residual cost to the Slovakian budget due to the cancellation of the May 8 and September 15 annual public holidays. As per Minister Kamenicky, "we say that when we abolished a public holiday for people, they should be entitled, and I am referring to public administration, to bonuses".
Slovakia Estimates Cost Of Canceled Public Holidays Ministerstvo zahranicných vecí Slovenskej republiky (Bratislava) Earlier today, Slovakia's Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenicky (Smer-SD), speaking on the JOJ 24's discussion program Politika 24, estimated to 10 million Euros the residual cost to the Slovakian budget due to the cancellation of the May 8 and September 15 annual public holidays. As per Minister Kamenicky, "we say that when we abolished a public holiday for people, they should be entitled, and I am referring to public administration, to bonuses".
Kerala Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Government of India's state of Kerala has declared a public sector holiday for Thursday, April 9, 2026, on account of the upcoming state assembly elections. As per the aforementioned announcement, the April 9 pubic holiday will apply to all public offices as well as to institutions covered under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Kerala Declares April 9 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram) The Government of India's state of Kerala has declared a public sector holiday for Thursday, April 9, 2026, on account of the upcoming state assembly elections. As per the aforementioned announcement, the April 9 pubic holiday will apply to all public offices as well as to institutions covered under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Costa Rica Extends Easter Public Sector Holidays Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José) Costa Rica's Ministry of National Planning and Economic Policy (Mideplan), in conjunction with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS), has issued the Directive No.056-MIDEPLAN-MTSS, which grants as additional public sector holidays, Monday to Wednesday, March 30 to April 1, 2026. Mideplan and the MTSS enjoined other branches of government, autonomous institutions, municipalities, and public universities to consider implementing this measure according to their capabilities.
Costa Rica Extends Easter Public Sector Holidays Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José) Costa Rica's Ministry of National Planning and Economic Policy (Mideplan), in conjunction with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS), has issued the Directive No.056-MIDEPLAN-MTSS, which grants as additional public sector holidays, Monday to Wednesday, March 30 to April 1, 2026. Mideplan and the MTSS enjoined other branches of government, autonomous institutions, municipalities, and public universities to consider implementing this measure according to their capabilities.
Nepal Announces 2026-2027 Bank Holidays (2083 BS) Nepal Rastra Bank (Kathmandu) The Nepal Rastra Bank (Nepal's central bank) has published the list of bank holidays in Nepal for the Nepalese year B.S. 2083 (वि.सं. २०८३ सालको बैंक बिदाको सूची), which runs from mid-April 2026 until mid-April 2027.
Nepal Announces 2026-2027 Bank Holidays (2083 BS) Nepal Rastra Bank (Kathmandu) The Nepal Rastra Bank (Nepal's central bank) has published the list of bank holidays in Nepal for the Nepalese year B.S. 2083 (वि.सं. २०८३ सालको बैंक बिदाको सूची), which runs from mid-April 2026 until mid-April 2027.
Nepal Declares Ramjan Edul Fikra Public Holiday On March 21 Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The spokesperson for Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, Aananda Kafle, has announced that the government of Nepal had decided to declare the upcoming's Ramjan Edul Fikra (End of Ramadan) as a public holiday, to be observed on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Nepal Declares Ramjan Edul Fikra Public Holiday On March 21 Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The spokesperson for Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, Aananda Kafle, has announced that the government of Nepal had decided to declare the upcoming's Ramjan Edul Fikra (End of Ramadan) as a public holiday, to be observed on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Panama Extends Easter 2026 Public Holidays Presidencia de la República de Panamá (Panama City) The Government of Panama has published the Executive Decree number 9 which declares as public sector holiday and orders the closure of national and municipal public offices throughout the national territory starting on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 12 noon, on the occasion of the upcoming Holy Week.
Panama Extends Easter 2026 Public Holidays Presidencia de la República de Panamá (Panama City) The Government of Panama has published the Executive Decree number 9 which declares as public sector holiday and orders the closure of national and municipal public offices throughout the national territory starting on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 12 noon, on the occasion of the upcoming Holy Week.
Valencia 2027 Public Holidays Announced Consell de la Generalitat Valenciana (Valencia) The Plenary Session of the Consell of the Generalitat Valenciana, following the mandatory report of the Tripartite Council for the Development of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining of the Valencian Community, has approved the list of the regional non-working public holidays in Spain's autonomous region of Valencia for the upcoming calendar 2027 ("fija los siguientes 12 días inhábiles a efectos laborales, comunes en toda la comunidad autónoma").
Valencia 2027 Public Holidays Announced Consell de la Generalitat Valenciana (Valencia) The Plenary Session of the Consell of the Generalitat Valenciana, following the mandatory report of the Tripartite Council for the Development of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining of the Valencian Community, has approved the list of the regional non-working public holidays in Spain's autonomous region of Valencia for the upcoming calendar 2027 ("fija los siguientes 12 días inhábiles a efectos laborales, comunes en toda la comunidad autónoma").
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