worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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Mauritius Moving Towards Day In Lieu Public Holidays Prime Minister's Office (Port-Louis) The Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam, has announced that, as part of the 2026-2027 Budget, it is planned that when a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be declared a public holiday.
Mauritius Moving Towards Day In Lieu Public Holidays Prime Minister's Office (Port-Louis) The Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam, has announced that, as part of the 2026-2027 Budget, it is planned that when a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be declared a public holiday.
Bolivia Aymara New Year Public Holiday Moved To June 22 Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has issued the communiqué DGTHSO-029/2026 announcing that, in spite of the Supreme Decree 173 of 2008, but in line with the Supreme Decree 5521 of 2026, the upcoming public holiday for the Andean-Amazonian-Chaco New Year will be moved to Monday, June 22, 2026.
Bolivia Aymara New Year Public Holiday Moved To June 22 Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has issued the communiqué DGTHSO-029/2026 announcing that, in spite of the Supreme Decree 173 of 2008, but in line with the Supreme Decree 5521 of 2026, the upcoming public holiday for the Andean-Amazonian-Chaco New Year will be moved to Monday, June 22, 2026.
Guatemala Moves Army Day Public Holiday To June 29 Diario de Centro América (Diario público de Guatemala) Guatemala's Ministry of Labor (Mintrab) has confirmed that, in line with the Law that Promotes Domestic Tourism, the upcoming, June 30, annual Army Day public holiday, would be observed on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Guatemala Moves Army Day Public Holiday To June 29 Diario de Centro América (Diario público de Guatemala) Guatemala's Ministry of Labor (Mintrab) has confirmed that, in line with the Law that Promotes Domestic Tourism, the upcoming, June 30, annual Army Day public holiday, would be observed on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Singapore 2027 Public Holidays Released Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has released the official list of non-working Singapore public holidays and bank holidays in Singapore for the upcoming calendar year 2027. The 2027 list of public holidays, for once, lists the 2 Muslim public holidays of Singapore, in line with the October 2021 MUIS (Majilis Ugama Islam Singapura) communique stating that Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore had "agreed to adopt revised criteria of the astronomical calculation for the determination of the Islamic calendar from year 2022 onwards.".
Singapore 2027 Public Holidays Released Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has released the official list of non-working Singapore public holidays and bank holidays in Singapore for the upcoming calendar year 2027. The 2027 list of public holidays, for once, lists the 2 Muslim public holidays of Singapore, in line with the October 2021 MUIS (Majilis Ugama Islam Singapura) communique stating that Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore had "agreed to adopt revised criteria of the astronomical calculation for the determination of the Islamic calendar from year 2022 onwards.".
Vietnam Considers Changes In Public Holidays Decisionmaking Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi) The Ministry of Interior has announced that it had recently advised and proposed amendments and additions to the Labor Code, including a provision allowing the Prime Minister to specifically decide on all public holidays depending on the actual situation, and with the Ministry of Interior playing a direct advisory role. Currently, Vietnam's Prime Minister decides on the specific dates for the Lunar New Year holiday and National Day.
Vietnam Considers Changes In Public Holidays Decisionmaking Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi) The Ministry of Interior has announced that it had recently advised and proposed amendments and additions to the Labor Code, including a provision allowing the Prime Minister to specifically decide on all public holidays depending on the actual situation, and with the Ministry of Interior playing a direct advisory role. Currently, Vietnam's Prime Minister decides on the specific dates for the Lunar New Year holiday and National Day.
Bahrain Declares June 25-28 Ashura Public Holidays Bahrain News Agency (BNA) Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has issued a circular announcing the date of the upcoming Ashura public holidays. As per the aforementioned statement, "all ministries, government departments, agencies, and public institutions in the Kingdom will be closed on Thursday and Friday, 25 and 26 June.", adding that "As Friday falls on an official holiday, it will be compensated with a holiday on Sunday, 28 June".
Bahrain Declares June 25-28 Ashura Public Holidays Bahrain News Agency (BNA) Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has issued a circular announcing the date of the upcoming Ashura public holidays. As per the aforementioned statement, "all ministries, government departments, agencies, and public institutions in the Kingdom will be closed on Thursday and Friday, 25 and 26 June.", adding that "As Friday falls on an official holiday, it will be compensated with a holiday on Sunday, 28 June".
Chandigarh Declares Guru Arjan Dev Ji Public Holiday Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) The Administration of the Government of India's Union Territory of Chandigarh has announced a public holiday on Thursday, June 18, 2026, to mark Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji's martyrdom day. As per the official notification issued by Home Secretary, Diprava Lakra, "In partial modification of this Administration’s Notification No. 6/1/1-IH(I)-2025/17488-95, dated 30.12.2025 regarding declaring of Public Holidays in the Union Territory of Chandigarh during the calendar year 2026, the 18th June, 2026 (Thursday) will now be observed as Public Holiday in all the Government Offices/ Boards/Corporations/ Institutions including Industrial Establishments under the Chandigarh Administration on account of Martyrdom day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji instead of Restricted Holiday (already declared)".
Chandigarh Declares Guru Arjan Dev Ji Public Holiday Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) The Administration of the Government of India's Union Territory of Chandigarh has announced a public holiday on Thursday, June 18, 2026, to mark Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji's martyrdom day. As per the official notification issued by Home Secretary, Diprava Lakra, "In partial modification of this Administration’s Notification No. 6/1/1-IH(I)-2025/17488-95, dated 30.12.2025 regarding declaring of Public Holidays in the Union Territory of Chandigarh during the calendar year 2026, the 18th June, 2026 (Thursday) will now be observed as Public Holiday in all the Government Offices/ Boards/Corporations/ Institutions including Industrial Establishments under the Chandigarh Administration on account of Martyrdom day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji instead of Restricted Holiday (already declared)".
Nigerian Call For Islamic New Year Public Holiday The Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has reiterated its call on the federal and state governments to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Calendar year, as a public holiday.
Nigerian Call For Islamic New Year Public Holiday The Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has reiterated its call on the federal and state governments to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Calendar year, as a public holiday.
Tonga Declares June 26 Public Holiday Tonga Ministry of Information and Communications (Nuku'alofa) The Cabinet of the Government of Tonga has decided to declare Friday, June 26, 2026, as a one off public holiday to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the introduction and establishment of Christianity in the Kingdom of Tonga. The aforementioned declaration was approved by the Cabinet in accordance with Section 2(b) of the Public Holidays Act.
Tonga Declares June 26 Public Holiday Tonga Ministry of Information and Communications (Nuku'alofa) The Cabinet of the Government of Tonga has decided to declare Friday, June 26, 2026, as a one off public holiday to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the introduction and establishment of Christianity in the Kingdom of Tonga. The aforementioned declaration was approved by the Cabinet in accordance with Section 2(b) of the Public Holidays Act.
Andhra Pradesh Moves Muharram Public Holiday Government of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati) The Chief Secretary to the Government of India's State of Andhra Pradesh has issued the vide notifications G.O.Rt.No.1176 and G.O.Rt.No.1177 moving the date of the upcoming Muharram public holiday from Thursday, June 25, to Friday, June 26, 2026, based on a request by the Chief Executive Officer of the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board.
Andhra Pradesh Moves Muharram Public Holiday Government of Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati) The Chief Secretary to the Government of India's State of Andhra Pradesh has issued the vide notifications G.O.Rt.No.1176 and G.O.Rt.No.1177 moving the date of the upcoming Muharram public holiday from Thursday, June 25, to Friday, June 26, 2026, based on a request by the Chief Executive Officer of the Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board.
Bangladesh Announces June 26 Ashura Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) At a meeting chaired by Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Fazlur Rahman, Bangladesh's National Moon-Sighting Committee announced that the Moon crescent of the month of Muharram, 1448 Hijri, had been sighted in the sky of Bangladesh earlier tonight, meaning that the month of Muharram will begin tomorrow and that the Ashura public holiday will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Friday, Juner 26, 2026.
Bangladesh Announces June 26 Ashura Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) At a meeting chaired by Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Fazlur Rahman, Bangladesh's National Moon-Sighting Committee announced that the Moon crescent of the month of Muharram, 1448 Hijri, had been sighted in the sky of Bangladesh earlier tonight, meaning that the month of Muharram will begin tomorrow and that the Ashura public holiday will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Friday, Juner 26, 2026.
DR Congo Rules-Out June 17 Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Ministry of Public Service of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has issued a statement denying the authenticity of an alleged official communiqué circulating on social media and claiming that the Ministries of Public Service and Sports and Recreation had jointly declared Wednesday, June 17, 2026, a paid public holiday throughout the country to allow Congolese citizens to show their support for the DRC Leopards as they participate in their first match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DR Congo Rules-Out June 17 Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Ministry of Public Service of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has issued a statement denying the authenticity of an alleged official communiqué circulating on social media and claiming that the Ministries of Public Service and Sports and Recreation had jointly declared Wednesday, June 17, 2026, a paid public holiday throughout the country to allow Congolese citizens to show their support for the DRC Leopards as they participate in their first match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Pakistan Moves Muharram Public Holidays Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The federal government of Pakistan has announced that Muharram 1448 AH will begin in Pakistan on Wednesday, June 17, and that the Ashura public holidays announced earlier by the federal government for June 24 and 25 will now be observed on Thursday and Friday, June 25 and 26, 2026.
Pakistan Moves Muharram Public Holidays Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The federal government of Pakistan has announced that Muharram 1448 AH will begin in Pakistan on Wednesday, June 17, and that the Ashura public holidays announced earlier by the federal government for June 24 and 25 will now be observed on Thursday and Friday, June 25 and 26, 2026.
Philippines Declare June 24 Araw ng Maynila Public Holiday Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Philippines Acting Executive Secretary, Ralph Recto, on behalf of President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has signed Proclamation No.1320 declaring Araw ng Maynila on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as a local public holiday in Manila in celebration of the 455th founding anniversary of the country’s capital.
Philippines Declare June 24 Araw ng Maynila Public Holiday Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Philippines Acting Executive Secretary, Ralph Recto, on behalf of President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has signed Proclamation No.1320 declaring Araw ng Maynila on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as a local public holiday in Manila in celebration of the 455th founding anniversary of the country’s capital.
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