worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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Kyrgyzstan Declares Additional September Public Holiday Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has declared September 1, 2026, a one-off public sector holiday in the capital city Bishkek on the occasion of the upcoming meeting of the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) Heads of State Council and the SCO Plus summit. As per the decision, signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, this public holiday will apply to "employees of state and municipal organizations, as well as institutions and enterprises in the capital funded from the state budget".
Kyrgyzstan Declares Additional September Public Holiday Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has declared September 1, 2026, a one-off public sector holiday in the capital city Bishkek on the occasion of the upcoming meeting of the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) Heads of State Council and the SCO Plus summit. As per the decision, signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, this public holiday will apply to "employees of state and municipal organizations, as well as institutions and enterprises in the capital funded from the state budget".
Montenegro Declares 2-Day Statehood Day Public Holidays Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Dialogue of Montenegro (Podgorica) Montenegro’s Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Dialogue has announced that "based on the Law on National and Other Holidays, Statehood Day is celebrated on July 13th and 14th".
Montenegro Declares 2-Day Statehood Day Public Holidays Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Dialogue of Montenegro (Podgorica) Montenegro’s Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Dialogue has announced that "based on the Law on National and Other Holidays, Statehood Day is celebrated on July 13th and 14th".
Bolivia Rules-Out July 17 Public Holiday Agencia Boliviana de Información (La Paz) Bolivia's Minister of Labor, Williams Bascopé, has announced that there would be no long weekend in the department of La Paz for the 217th anniversary of the revolution of July 16, 1809. As per the aforementioned announcement, "I must be very clear about this: there is a supreme decree that was prepared some time ago, which stated which holidays would be extended. Given the current situation, it is not likely that the extended holiday in La Paz will take place".
Bolivia Rules-Out July 17 Public Holiday Agencia Boliviana de Información (La Paz) Bolivia's Minister of Labor, Williams Bascopé, has announced that there would be no long weekend in the department of La Paz for the 217th anniversary of the revolution of July 16, 1809. As per the aforementioned announcement, "I must be very clear about this: there is a supreme decree that was prepared some time ago, which stated which holidays would be extended. Given the current situation, it is not likely that the extended holiday in La Paz will take place".
Armenia Clarifies Commemoration Public Holidays Restoration Armenian News Agency (ARMENPRESS) The Government of Armenia has clarified the scope and details of the recently-passed law On Holidays and Memorial Days (Հայաստանի Հանրապետության տոների եւ հիշատակի օրերի մասին), authored by independent deputy Gegam Nazaryan, and which restores the the five Merelots days of commemoration as annual holidays. As such, these 5 days each require a Government decision (Կառավարության որոշում) to become non-working days.
Armenia Clarifies Commemoration Public Holidays Restoration Armenian News Agency (ARMENPRESS) The Government of Armenia has clarified the scope and details of the recently-passed law On Holidays and Memorial Days (Հայաստանի Հանրապետության տոների եւ հիշատակի օրերի մասին), authored by independent deputy Gegam Nazaryan, and which restores the the five Merelots days of commemoration as annual holidays. As such, these 5 days each require a Government decision (Կառավարության որոշում) to become non-working days.
Meghalaya Declares July 16 Public Holiday Government of Meghalaya (Shillong) The Office of the Deputy Commissioner of India's state of Meghalaya has announced that, in pursuance of the Meghalaya government’s notification No. GAA.78/2025/23 dated October 21, 2025, it had decided to declare Thursday, July 16, 2026, as a public holiday in South West Garo Hills district on the occasion of Garo Labour Corps Day.
Meghalaya Declares July 16 Public Holiday Government of Meghalaya (Shillong) The Office of the Deputy Commissioner of India's state of Meghalaya has announced that, in pursuance of the Meghalaya government’s notification No. GAA.78/2025/23 dated October 21, 2025, it had decided to declare Thursday, July 16, 2026, as a public holiday in South West Garo Hills district on the occasion of Garo Labour Corps Day.
Uganda Mulls July 28 Public Holiday Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) Uganda's State Minister for Local Government, Justine Nameere, has proposed that Tuesday, July 28, 2026, be declared a public holiday to allow Ugandans to return to their villages and participate in the election of Local Council 1 (LC1) leaders.
Uganda Mulls July 28 Public Holiday Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) Uganda's State Minister for Local Government, Justine Nameere, has proposed that Tuesday, July 28, 2026, be declared a public holiday to allow Ugandans to return to their villages and participate in the election of Local Council 1 (LC1) leaders.
Bolivian Pushback On July 17 Public Holiday Agencia Boliviana de Información (La Paz) Bolivia's Minister of Gastronomy, Sumaya Prado, has come out against the idea of declaring Friday, July 17, 2026, as a bridge public holiday as requested by the mayor of La Paz, César Dockweiler, to link the upcoming July 16 departmental public holiday with the weekend.
Bolivian Pushback On July 17 Public Holiday Agencia Boliviana de Información (La Paz) Bolivia's Minister of Gastronomy, Sumaya Prado, has come out against the idea of declaring Friday, July 17, 2026, as a bridge public holiday as requested by the mayor of La Paz, César Dockweiler, to link the upcoming July 16 departmental public holiday with the weekend.
Iraq Declares July 8 National Public Holiday Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The Iraqi Prime Minister, Ali Falih al-Zaidi, has declared Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as a nationwide public holiday to mark the funeral and farewell procession of Iran's Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
Iraq Declares July 8 National Public Holiday Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The Iraqi Prime Minister, Ali Falih al-Zaidi, has declared Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as a nationwide public holiday to mark the funeral and farewell procession of Iran's Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
Indonesia Leaves July 13 Public Holiday Status Uncertain Situs Resmi Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Kesejahteraan Rakyat (Jakarta) Indonesia's Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, has issued the Decree No.135 of 2026 designating July 13, hence forth, as the Day of Belief in One Almighty God. As per Minister Fadli, the designation of July 13th as the Day of Belief in Almighty God does not yet make it a national public holiday, as the government has not yet made a decision regarding the possibility of establishing an optional holiday (Cuti Bersama) or a national public holiday on July 13.
Indonesia Leaves July 13 Public Holiday Status Uncertain Situs Resmi Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Kesejahteraan Rakyat (Jakarta) Indonesia's Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, has issued the Decree No.135 of 2026 designating July 13, hence forth, as the Day of Belief in One Almighty God. As per Minister Fadli, the designation of July 13th as the Day of Belief in Almighty God does not yet make it a national public holiday, as the government has not yet made a decision regarding the possibility of establishing an optional holiday (Cuti Bersama) or a national public holiday on July 13.
South Sudan Declares July 9 Public Holiday Government of South Sudan Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Juba) The Undersecretary of South Sudan’s National Ministry of Labour, Deng Kanjok, has released the Public Announcement PH 07/2026 in the notice RSS/MoL/J/24 declaring Thursday, July 9, 2026, as a public holiday across the country on account of the upcoming Independence Day celebration. As per the aforementioned statement, "The National Ministry of Labour hereby informs all civil service institutions, commissions, diplomatic missions, UN agencies, NGOs, private sector institutions, and the general public that Thursday, 9th July 2026, shall be a public holiday in commemoration of the Independence of the Republic of South Sudan." adding, as is customary, that "Official work shall resume on Friday, 10th July 2026.".
South Sudan Declares July 9 Public Holiday Government of South Sudan Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Juba) The Undersecretary of South Sudan’s National Ministry of Labour, Deng Kanjok, has released the Public Announcement PH 07/2026 in the notice RSS/MoL/J/24 declaring Thursday, July 9, 2026, as a public holiday across the country on account of the upcoming Independence Day celebration. As per the aforementioned statement, "The National Ministry of Labour hereby informs all civil service institutions, commissions, diplomatic missions, UN agencies, NGOs, private sector institutions, and the general public that Thursday, 9th July 2026, shall be a public holiday in commemoration of the Independence of the Republic of South Sudan." adding, as is customary, that "Official work shall resume on Friday, 10th July 2026.".
Multiple Iraqi Provinces Declare July 8 Public Holiday Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The Iraqi provinces of Baghdad, Najaf, Karbala, Babil, Dhi Qar, Basra, Maysan, Muthanna and Wasit, have declared Wednesday, July 8, 2026, an official public holiday to facilitate public participation in the funeral procession for Iran’s Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Multiple Iraqi Provinces Declare July 8 Public Holiday Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The Iraqi provinces of Baghdad, Najaf, Karbala, Babil, Dhi Qar, Basra, Maysan, Muthanna and Wasit, have declared Wednesday, July 8, 2026, an official public holiday to facilitate public participation in the funeral procession for Iran’s Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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