worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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Bangladesh Extends Eid-ul-Fitr Public Holidays Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) At this morning's Cabinet Meeting, the Government of Bangladesh declared an additional public holiday on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to facilitate smooth travel for people returning to their hometowns during Eid al-Fitr. As a result of the above, government employees will enjoy a seven-day public holiday from March 17 to March 23, 2026, inclusively.
Bangladesh Extends Eid-ul-Fitr Public Holidays Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) At this morning's Cabinet Meeting, the Government of Bangladesh declared an additional public holiday on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to facilitate smooth travel for people returning to their hometowns during Eid al-Fitr. As a result of the above, government employees will enjoy a seven-day public holiday from March 17 to March 23, 2026, inclusively.
Czech Republic To Add March 30th Flag Day Czech News Agency (ČTK Praha) The lower house of the Czech parliament yesterday approved a proposal made by Prime Minister Andrej Babis (ANO) to add Czech Flag Day to the list of nationally significant days, to be celebrated on 30 March. The proposal now moves to the Senate.
Czech Republic To Add March 30th Flag Day Czech News Agency (ČTK Praha) The lower house of the Czech parliament yesterday approved a proposal made by Prime Minister Andrej Babis (ANO) to add Czech Flag Day to the list of nationally significant days, to be celebrated on 30 March. The proposal now moves to the Senate.
Eswatini Declares March 16 Lutsango Public Holiday Government of Swaziland Ministry of Home Affairs (Mbabane) The Ministry for Home Affairs of the Kingdom of eSwatini, Princess Lindiwe, has announced that Monday, March 16, 2026, would be observed as the Lutsango public holiday for all all industries.
Eswatini Declares March 16 Lutsango Public Holiday Government of Swaziland Ministry of Home Affairs (Mbabane) The Ministry for Home Affairs of the Kingdom of eSwatini, Princess Lindiwe, has announced that Monday, March 16, 2026, would be observed as the Lutsango public holiday for all all industries.
Kurdistan Declares March 5 Public Holiday Kurdistan Regional Government (Erbil) The Council of Ministers of the Regional Government of the Kurdistan province of Iraq (KRG), has declared a public holiday on Thursday, March 5, 2026, across all government institutions in the Kurdistan Region, to commemorate Kurdistan's historic 1991 Uprising.
Kurdistan Declares March 5 Public Holiday Kurdistan Regional Government (Erbil) The Council of Ministers of the Regional Government of the Kurdistan province of Iraq (KRG), has declared a public holiday on Thursday, March 5, 2026, across all government institutions in the Kurdistan Region, to commemorate Kurdistan's historic 1991 Uprising.
Kyrgyzstan Rules-Out Day In Lieu Public Holiday For Either Nooruz Or Orozo Ait Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has issued a communique concerning the fact that the upcoming Orozo Ait (End Of Ramadan) and Nooruz public holidays are likely to fall on the same date of March 21, 2026, and that that date is a Saturday. As per the aforementioned communique, "Information about the exact date of the Ait celebration has not yet been received; however, if it coincides with Saturday, there will be no transfer of the day off".
Kyrgyzstan Rules-Out Day In Lieu Public Holiday For Either Nooruz Or Orozo Ait Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has issued a communique concerning the fact that the upcoming Orozo Ait (End Of Ramadan) and Nooruz public holidays are likely to fall on the same date of March 21, 2026, and that that date is a Saturday. As per the aforementioned communique, "Information about the exact date of the Ait celebration has not yet been received; however, if it coincides with Saturday, there will be no transfer of the day off".
Saudi Arabia Announces Eid Al-Fitr Public Holidays Saudi Press Agency (SPA) The official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Mohammed Al Ruzaiqi, has announced that there would be four-day Eid Al-Fitr holiday for the private and non-profit sectors in Saudi Arabia this year, beginning at the close of the workday on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and will last for four days, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph two of Article 24 of the Executive Regulations of the Labor Law.
Saudi Arabia Announces Eid Al-Fitr Public Holidays Saudi Press Agency (SPA) The official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Mohammed Al Ruzaiqi, has announced that there would be four-day Eid Al-Fitr holiday for the private and non-profit sectors in Saudi Arabia this year, beginning at the close of the workday on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and will last for four days, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph two of Article 24 of the Executive Regulations of the Labor Law.
Bangladesh Could Extend Eid-ul-Fitr Public Holidays To 10 Days Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) The Ministry of Public Administration and the Ministry of Road Transport of Bangladesh are considering extending the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays to last 10 days to ensure smooth travel for people returning home during the festive season. The possible declaration of March 18, or March 24 and 25, 2026, as pre- and post- Eid-ul-Fitr public holidays will be discussed at the next Cabinet meeting, to be presided over by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. A senior official at the public administration ministry explained that extending the holiday before Eid eases the journey home, while a post-Eid extension makes the return trip more comfortable, and that both proposals are being considered.
Bangladesh Could Extend Eid-ul-Fitr Public Holidays To 10 Days Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) The Ministry of Public Administration and the Ministry of Road Transport of Bangladesh are considering extending the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays to last 10 days to ensure smooth travel for people returning home during the festive season. The possible declaration of March 18, or March 24 and 25, 2026, as pre- and post- Eid-ul-Fitr public holidays will be discussed at the next Cabinet meeting, to be presided over by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. A senior official at the public administration ministry explained that extending the holiday before Eid eases the journey home, while a post-Eid extension makes the return trip more comfortable, and that both proposals are being considered.
Niger Amends List Of Annual Public Holidays Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du Travail du Niger (Niamey) Niger's Council of Ministers has adopted a draft ordinance amending Law No. 97-20 of June 20, 1997, establishing the list of national legal public holidays in Niger. The aforementioned draft ordinance was proposed within the framework of the implementation of the recommendations of the National Conference for Refounding relating to legal holidays, which occurred last December, to show greater appreciation for the Eid al-Fitr festival and mark the date of the Charter of Refoundation.
Niger Amends List Of Annual Public Holidays Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du Travail du Niger (Niamey) Niger's Council of Ministers has adopted a draft ordinance amending Law No. 97-20 of June 20, 1997, establishing the list of national legal public holidays in Niger. The aforementioned draft ordinance was proposed within the framework of the implementation of the recommendations of the National Conference for Refounding relating to legal holidays, which occurred last December, to show greater appreciation for the Eid al-Fitr festival and mark the date of the Charter of Refoundation.
Ukraine Considering Shift To March 8 Public Holiday Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Kiev) The draft resolution No. 15052 has been tabled in the Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada (unicameral parliament), proposing that the annual March 8 public holiday be replaced by one on February 25. The March 8 public holiday has been losing support in the Ukrainian population. A 2024 poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) indicated that the March 8 public holiday was then only popular with 21% of Ukrainians, as compared to 2017 when it was favored by 49% of Ukrainians. The aforementioned Проект Постанови про встановлення в Україні святкового дня – День української жінки would thus follow the progressive removal, since 2022, of holidays and calendar usage inherited from the Soviet Union.
Ukraine Considering Shift To March 8 Public Holiday Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Kiev) The draft resolution No. 15052 has been tabled in the Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada (unicameral parliament), proposing that the annual March 8 public holiday be replaced by one on February 25. The March 8 public holiday has been losing support in the Ukrainian population. A 2024 poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) indicated that the March 8 public holiday was then only popular with 21% of Ukrainians, as compared to 2017 when it was favored by 49% of Ukrainians. The aforementioned Проект Постанови про встановлення в Україні святкового дня – День української жінки would thus follow the progressive removal, since 2022, of holidays and calendar usage inherited from the Soviet Union.
Assam Declares March 4 Public Holiday For Holi Government of Assam (Guwahati) The Government of the Indian State of Assam has declared a public holiday across the Kamrup (Metro) district, which includes Guwahati, Chandrapur, Dispur, Sonapur, and Azara, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, on account of Holi. The aforementioned government order applies to all state government offices and to financial institutions in the district.
Assam Declares March 4 Public Holiday For Holi Government of Assam (Guwahati) The Government of the Indian State of Assam has declared a public holiday across the Kamrup (Metro) district, which includes Guwahati, Chandrapur, Dispur, Sonapur, and Azara, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, on account of Holi. The aforementioned government order applies to all state government offices and to financial institutions in the district.
Ghana Maintains March 6 As Statutory Public Holiday Ghana News Agency (Accra) Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has issued a the press release Declaration of Friday 6th March 2026, as a Statutory Public Holiday announcing that Friday, March 6, 2025, had been declared a public holiday ("The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 6th March,2026, marks Independence Day , which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country"). This year's Independence Day public holiday thus remains on March 6, in line with the recent Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
Ghana Maintains March 6 As Statutory Public Holiday Ghana News Agency (Accra) Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has issued a the press release Declaration of Friday 6th March 2026, as a Statutory Public Holiday announcing that Friday, March 6, 2025, had been declared a public holiday ("The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 6th March,2026, marks Independence Day , which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country"). This year's Independence Day public holiday thus remains on March 6, in line with the recent Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
South Tyrol Pushback On Italy's New October 4 Public Holiday Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri (Rome) Myriam Atz, a member of the South Tyrolean Freedom party and a member of the regional parliament of Italy's Province of South Tyrol, has announced that she will introduce this month a motion at the regional parliament session to reintroduce St. Joseph's Day on March 19 as a an annual regional public holiday in South Tyrol, instead of the newly introduced St. Francis' Day.
South Tyrol Pushback On Italy's New October 4 Public Holiday Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri (Rome) Myriam Atz, a member of the South Tyrolean Freedom party and a member of the regional parliament of Italy's Province of South Tyrol, has announced that she will introduce this month a motion at the regional parliament session to reintroduce St. Joseph's Day on March 19 as a an annual regional public holiday in South Tyrol, instead of the newly introduced St. Francis' Day.
Nepal Banks To Remain Open During Holi And HoR Public Holidays Nepal Rastra Bank (Kathmandu) Nepal Rastra Bank, the Central Bank of Nepal, has directed banks and financial institutions to provide banking services on the public holidays that span the current week, specifically on the day of the election of members of the House of Representatives, March 5, and the day of the Holi Festival, March 2 (hilly and mountainous regions) and March 3 (Tarai/Madhes).
Nepal Banks To Remain Open During Holi And HoR Public Holidays Nepal Rastra Bank (Kathmandu) Nepal Rastra Bank, the Central Bank of Nepal, has directed banks and financial institutions to provide banking services on the public holidays that span the current week, specifically on the day of the election of members of the House of Representatives, March 5, and the day of the Holi Festival, March 2 (hilly and mountainous regions) and March 3 (Tarai/Madhes).
Iran Delares 7-Day Public Holiday Islamic Republic News Agency (Tehran) Earlier this morning, the Iranian government has declared a seven-day period of non-working public holidays following the confirmed death of Ali Hosseini Khamenei who had been the supreme leader of Iran for over 36 years.
Iran Delares 7-Day Public Holiday Islamic Republic News Agency (Tehran) Earlier this morning, the Iranian government has declared a seven-day period of non-working public holidays following the confirmed death of Ali Hosseini Khamenei who had been the supreme leader of Iran for over 36 years.
Iraqi Regions And Cities Declare March 1st Public Holiday Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) Several Iraqi provinces, including Babylon, Maysan, Basra, Diwaniyah, and Wasit, have declared Sunday, March 1st, 2026, an official public holiday following the confirmed death of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Hosseini Khamenei. The Governors of the holy Shiite cities of Karbala and Najaf have also announced an official public holiday today, for the same reason, with government offices in these provinces closed.
Iraqi Regions And Cities Declare March 1st Public Holiday Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) Several Iraqi provinces, including Babylon, Maysan, Basra, Diwaniyah, and Wasit, have declared Sunday, March 1st, 2026, an official public holiday following the confirmed death of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Hosseini Khamenei. The Governors of the holy Shiite cities of Karbala and Najaf have also announced an official public holiday today, for the same reason, with government offices in these provinces closed.
Latvia To Consider Abolishing Bridge Public Holidays The Welfare Ministry of the Government of Latvia (Riga) The Member of the Saeima (Latvia's unicameral parliament), Aiva Viksna (United List), has introduced a proposal to amend the Latvian Labor Law to remove the provision on the transfer of workdays, in cases when they fall between a public holiday and a weekly day off, to a nearby Saturday.
Latvia To Consider Abolishing Bridge Public Holidays The Welfare Ministry of the Government of Latvia (Riga) The Member of the Saeima (Latvia's unicameral parliament), Aiva Viksna (United List), has introduced a proposal to amend the Latvian Labor Law to remove the provision on the transfer of workdays, in cases when they fall between a public holiday and a weekly day off, to a nearby Saturday.
Madhya Pradesh Extends Holi Public Holidays Government of Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) The Government of India's state of Madhya Pradesh has issued the Government Vide Notification F.03-01/2025/1/4 declaring Wednesday, March 4, 2026, an additional public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on account of Holi, in addition to the already declared public holiday of Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Madhya Pradesh Extends Holi Public Holidays Government of Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) The Government of India's state of Madhya Pradesh has issued the Government Vide Notification F.03-01/2025/1/4 declaring Wednesday, March 4, 2026, an additional public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on account of Holi, in addition to the already declared public holiday of Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Palau Youth Day Public Holiday March 15 Palau Government (Koror) The government of Palau has announced that Sunday, March 15, 2026, would be a non-working public holiday in Palau on account of the upcoming annual Youth Day holiday.
Palau Youth Day Public Holiday March 15 Palau Government (Koror) The government of Palau has announced that Sunday, March 15, 2026, would be a non-working public holiday in Palau on account of the upcoming annual Youth Day holiday.
Queensland Could Add Olympic Public Holiday From 2027 Onward Department of Justice and Attorney-General (State of Queensland) The Green Party of Australia's State of Queensland has announced a proposal to add an annual public holiday from 2027 until the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The aforementioned Games Day public holiday would be observed on the second-to-last Friday of July, each year, beginning in 2027.
Queensland Could Add Olympic Public Holiday From 2027 Onward Department of Justice and Attorney-General (State of Queensland) The Green Party of Australia's State of Queensland has announced a proposal to add an annual public holiday from 2027 until the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The aforementioned Games Day public holiday would be observed on the second-to-last Friday of July, each year, beginning in 2027.
Uttar Pradesh Extends Holi Public Holidays Government of Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) The Chief Minister of the Government of India's state of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, has declared a three-day Holi holiday from March 2 to March 4, 2026, for state employees. As compensation, the government has declared Saturday, February 28, 2026, as a working day. In addition, the state government also declared March 3 a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on account of Holi.
Uttar Pradesh Extends Holi Public Holidays Government of Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) The Chief Minister of the Government of India's state of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, has declared a three-day Holi holiday from March 2 to March 4, 2026, for state employees. As compensation, the government has declared Saturday, February 28, 2026, as a working day. In addition, the state government also declared March 3 a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on account of Holi.
Asturias 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Boletín Oficial del Principado de Asturias (BOPA) The Principado de Asturias autonomous region of Spain has gazetted the 2027 list of regional public holidays in the Asturias, in the Decreto 7/2026, de 16 de febrero, del Principado de Asturias, por el que se sustituye para el año 2027 una de las fiestas de ámbito nacional por el día 8 de septiembre, Día de Asturias (BOPA de 26 de febrero de 2026). As per the aforementioned decree, "For the year 2027, the national holiday that would result from exercising, if applicable, the option between March 19, Saint Joseph, and July 25, Saint James the Apostle, is replaced by September 8, Asturias Day, with the character of being paid and non-recoverable.".
Asturias 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Boletín Oficial del Principado de Asturias (BOPA) The Principado de Asturias autonomous region of Spain has gazetted the 2027 list of regional public holidays in the Asturias, in the Decreto 7/2026, de 16 de febrero, del Principado de Asturias, por el que se sustituye para el año 2027 una de las fiestas de ámbito nacional por el día 8 de septiembre, Día de Asturias (BOPA de 26 de febrero de 2026). As per the aforementioned decree, "For the year 2027, the national holiday that would result from exercising, if applicable, the option between March 19, Saint Joseph, and July 25, Saint James the Apostle, is replaced by September 8, Asturias Day, with the character of being paid and non-recoverable.".
Goa Declares March 8 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Goa (Panaji) The government of the Indian State of Goa has declared Sunday, March 8, 2026, as a paid public holiday, on account of the upcoming state-wide by-elections, for the workers of all establishment including commercial and industrial undertakings in the state of Goa, daily wage/casual workers employed in any business, trade, industrial undertakings, Government departments, State Government Industrial Department or any other establishments. As per the aforementioned announcement, the paid public holiday applies to Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Chandel- Hasapur, Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Mandrem, Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Piligao, Ward No. III of Village Panchayat Latambarcem, Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Pilerne Marna, Ward No, VI of Village Panchayat Sirsaim, Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Salvador Do Mundo, Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Candolim, Ward No. VI of Village Panchayat Aquem Baixo, Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Borim, Ward No. III of Village Panchayat Veling- Priol-Cuncoliem, Ward No. III of Village Panchayat Bhoma Adcolna, Ward No. VIII of Village Panchayat Balli Adnem, and Ward No. VIII of Village Panchayat Loliem Polem.
Goa Declares March 8 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Goa (Panaji) The government of the Indian State of Goa has declared Sunday, March 8, 2026, as a paid public holiday, on account of the upcoming state-wide by-elections, for the workers of all establishment including commercial and industrial undertakings in the state of Goa, daily wage/casual workers employed in any business, trade, industrial undertakings, Government departments, State Government Industrial Department or any other establishments. As per the aforementioned announcement, the paid public holiday applies to Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Chandel- Hasapur, Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Mandrem, Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Piligao, Ward No. III of Village Panchayat Latambarcem, Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Pilerne Marna, Ward No, VI of Village Panchayat Sirsaim, Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Salvador Do Mundo, Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Candolim, Ward No. VI of Village Panchayat Aquem Baixo, Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Borim, Ward No. III of Village Panchayat Veling- Priol-Cuncoliem, Ward No. III of Village Panchayat Bhoma Adcolna, Ward No. VIII of Village Panchayat Balli Adnem, and Ward No. VIII of Village Panchayat Loliem Polem.
Maldives Ramadan Public Holidays To Begin On March 9 Maldives President's Office Press Release (Male) The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, has announced that the last ten days of Ramadan will be public sector holidays. As per the aforementioned announcement, "government offices will observe their annual closure during the last third of Ramadan, beginning on 9 March this year".
Maldives Ramadan Public Holidays To Begin On March 9 Maldives President's Office Press Release (Male) The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, has announced that the last ten days of Ramadan will be public sector holidays. As per the aforementioned announcement, "government offices will observe their annual closure during the last third of Ramadan, beginning on 9 March this year".
Nauru Declares March 2nd Public Holiday The Government of the Republic of Nauru (Yaren) Nauru's President and Minister for Public Sevice, David W.R. Adeang, has issued and signed the gazette posting No.75 (G.N.No.226/2026) declaring Monday, March 2, 2026 as a special public holiday following the death of former President Ludwig Derangadage Scotty. As per the aforementioned gazette notification, "Pursuant to the powers in that behalf vested in me under Section 81 (3) of the Public Service Act 2016.1, HON. DAVID VV.R. ADEANG, M.P, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAURU, DO HEREBY, declare Monday 2nd March 2026, from 7:00am to 5:00pm as a special public holiday to be observed by the officers and employees of the Public Service and its instrumentalities in honour of His Excellency Ludwig Derangadage Scotty, former President of the Republic Nauru, who passed away on 25th February 2026.".
Nauru Declares March 2nd Public Holiday The Government of the Republic of Nauru (Yaren) Nauru's President and Minister for Public Sevice, David W.R. Adeang, has issued and signed the gazette posting No.75 (G.N.No.226/2026) declaring Monday, March 2, 2026 as a special public holiday following the death of former President Ludwig Derangadage Scotty. As per the aforementioned gazette notification, "Pursuant to the powers in that behalf vested in me under Section 81 (3) of the Public Service Act 2016.1, HON. DAVID VV.R. ADEANG, M.P, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAURU, DO HEREBY, declare Monday 2nd March 2026, from 7:00am to 5:00pm as a special public holiday to be observed by the officers and employees of the Public Service and its instrumentalities in honour of His Excellency Ludwig Derangadage Scotty, former President of the Republic Nauru, who passed away on 25th February 2026.".
Uttar Pradesh Call To Extend Upcoming Holi Public Holidays Government of Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) The Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank Officers’ Association (UPGBOA) has called on the authorities of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh to declare Monday, March 3, 2026, as a holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, due to Tuesday, March 4, 2026, already being a public holiday on account of Holi.
Uttar Pradesh Call To Extend Upcoming Holi Public Holidays Government of Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) The Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank Officers’ Association (UPGBOA) has called on the authorities of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh to declare Monday, March 3, 2026, as a holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, due to Tuesday, March 4, 2026, already being a public holiday on account of Holi.
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