worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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Liberia Declares July 26-27 National Public Holidays Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Monrovia) The President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a Proclamation declaring Sunday, July 26, 2026 as the 179th Independence Day and to be observed throughout the Republic as a National Holiday. Additionally, President Boakai specified that the July 26 annual public holiday is to be observed on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Liberia Declares July 26-27 National Public Holidays Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Monrovia) The President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a Proclamation declaring Sunday, July 26, 2026 as the 179th Independence Day and to be observed throughout the Republic as a National Holiday. Additionally, President Boakai specified that the July 26 annual public holiday is to be observed on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Niger Declares Declares July 26 Public Holiday Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du Travail du Niger (Niamey) Niger's Ministry of Public Service, Labor and Employment, has issued a communiqué, signed by its titular Minister, Aïssatou Abdoulaye Tondi, announcing that Sunday, July 26, 2026, would be a public holiday in Niger. As per the aforementioned communiqué, "The Minister of the Civil Service, Labour, and Employment wishes to remind employers and employees in the public, parastatal, and private sectors that, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 2026-12 of March 3, 2026—which amends Law No. 97-20 of June 20, 1997, establishing public holidays—Sunday, July 26, 2026, marking the National Day of Sovereignty and Patriotism, is declared a paid public holiday throughout the national territory.".
Niger Declares Declares July 26 Public Holiday Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du Travail du Niger (Niamey) Niger's Ministry of Public Service, Labor and Employment, has issued a communiqué, signed by its titular Minister, Aïssatou Abdoulaye Tondi, announcing that Sunday, July 26, 2026, would be a public holiday in Niger. As per the aforementioned communiqué, "The Minister of the Civil Service, Labour, and Employment wishes to remind employers and employees in the public, parastatal, and private sectors that, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 2026-12 of March 3, 2026—which amends Law No. 97-20 of June 20, 1997, establishing public holidays—Sunday, July 26, 2026, marking the National Day of Sovereignty and Patriotism, is declared a paid public holiday throughout the national territory.".
Thailand Clarifies Buddhist Lent Bank Holidays The Bank of Thailand (Bangkok) The Bank of Thailand (Thailand's Central Bank) has announced that Khao Phansa (the beginning of Buddhist Lent) on Thursday, July 30, 2026, would not be a bank holiday and that, on that date, financial institutions and commercial banks will operate normally. However, the Bank of Thailand confirmed that the day before (Asalha Bucha Day) on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, will be a bank holiday in Thailand.
Thailand Clarifies Buddhist Lent Bank Holidays The Bank of Thailand (Bangkok) The Bank of Thailand (Thailand's Central Bank) has announced that Khao Phansa (the beginning of Buddhist Lent) on Thursday, July 30, 2026, would not be a bank holiday and that, on that date, financial institutions and commercial banks will operate normally. However, the Bank of Thailand confirmed that the day before (Asalha Bucha Day) on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, will be a bank holiday in Thailand.
Uganda Declares July 28 LC1 Public Holiday Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The government of Uganda has declared Tuesday, July 28, 2026, a public holiday to allow Ugandans to participate in the Local Council elections (LC1). As per the announcement by Uganda Media Centre Executive Director, Alan Kasujja, "To enable you to participate in the Local Council Elections, 28th July, 2026 is a Public Holiday".
Uganda Declares July 28 LC1 Public Holiday Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The government of Uganda has declared Tuesday, July 28, 2026, a public holiday to allow Ugandans to participate in the Local Council elections (LC1). As per the announcement by Uganda Media Centre Executive Director, Alan Kasujja, "To enable you to participate in the Local Council Elections, 28th July, 2026 is a Public Holiday".
California Court Strikes Down Diwali State Holiday California State Assembly (Sacramento) There are news reports that a California court has struck down Assembly Bill No.268 which amended existing legislation by adding Diwali to the list of California state holidays, beginning in 2026. As per initial news reports, the issue seems to be that the law did not make Diwali a public holiday, that is to say, a mandatory paid holiday for everyone.
California Court Strikes Down Diwali State Holiday California State Assembly (Sacramento) There are news reports that a California court has struck down Assembly Bill No.268 which amended existing legislation by adding Diwali to the list of California state holidays, beginning in 2026. As per initial news reports, the issue seems to be that the law did not make Diwali a public holiday, that is to say, a mandatory paid holiday for everyone.
Cuba Rules-Out July 28 Substitute Public Holiday Órgano Oficial del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (Granma) Cuba's Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS) has announced that work activities in Cuba will be suspended on July 25, 26 and 27, but that the annual July 26 public holiday, falling on a Sunday, this year, would not be moved to Tuesday, July 28, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, "It is not appropriate to move the rest day of July 26, 2026, because although it coincides with the Sunday rest day, the following day is a holiday".
Cuba Rules-Out July 28 Substitute Public Holiday Órgano Oficial del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (Granma) Cuba's Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS) has announced that work activities in Cuba will be suspended on July 25, 26 and 27, but that the annual July 26 public holiday, falling on a Sunday, this year, would not be moved to Tuesday, July 28, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, "It is not appropriate to move the rest day of July 26, 2026, because although it coincides with the Sunday rest day, the following day is a holiday".
South Ossetia Announces 2027 Public Holidays ITAR-TASS The Cabinet of Ministers of the Russian-occupied Georgian region of South Ossetia has announced a draft list of public holidays for 2027. As per the draft Cabinet resolution on the transfer of public holidays in 2027, presented by Acting President Marat Kambolov, Minister of Labor and Social Protection Oleg Gagloev, the draft list of 2027 public holidays "was prepared in accordance with the Labor Code for the rational use of weekends and holidays by employees" and roughly matches the list of Russian public holidays.
South Ossetia Announces 2027 Public Holidays ITAR-TASS The Cabinet of Ministers of the Russian-occupied Georgian region of South Ossetia has announced a draft list of public holidays for 2027. As per the draft Cabinet resolution on the transfer of public holidays in 2027, presented by Acting President Marat Kambolov, Minister of Labor and Social Protection Oleg Gagloev, the draft list of 2027 public holidays "was prepared in accordance with the Labor Code for the rational use of weekends and holidays by employees" and roughly matches the list of Russian public holidays.
Peru's President-Elect Promises To Keep Number Of Public Holidays Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima) Peru's president-elect, Keiko Fujimori , has assured the public that her government will not eliminate annual public holidays, stating that "We are not going to take away labor rights, holidays will be maintained to stimulate domestic tourism".
Peru's President-Elect Promises To Keep Number Of Public Holidays Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima) Peru's president-elect, Keiko Fujimori , has assured the public that her government will not eliminate annual public holidays, stating that "We are not going to take away labor rights, holidays will be maintained to stimulate domestic tourism".
Libya Declares Regional Weather Public Holiday Libyan News Agency (LANA) Authorities in Tripoli have declared Thursday, July 23, 2026, a public holiday within Tripoli Centre Municipality, Tajura Municipality, and Souq al-Juma Municipality, on account of a current severe heat wave.
Libya Declares Regional Weather Public Holiday Libyan News Agency (LANA) Authorities in Tripoli have declared Thursday, July 23, 2026, a public holiday within Tripoli Centre Municipality, Tajura Municipality, and Souq al-Juma Municipality, on account of a current severe heat wave.
Madagascar Declares July 24 Public Holiday Filankevitry ny Governemanta (Mahazoarivo) Madagascar's President of the Refoundation, Michaël Randrianirina, has declared Friday, July 24, 2026, a national day of mourning to be observed as a one-off paid public holiday throughout the Malagasy territory, in the context of the recent wave of kidnappings and murders of children.
Madagascar Declares July 24 Public Holiday Filankevitry ny Governemanta (Mahazoarivo) Madagascar's President of the Refoundation, Michaël Randrianirina, has declared Friday, July 24, 2026, a national day of mourning to be observed as a one-off paid public holiday throughout the Malagasy territory, in the context of the recent wave of kidnappings and murders of children.
Eswatini Confirms Cancellation Of July 22 Public Holiday Government of Swaziland Ministry of Home Affairs (Mbabane) The Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Kingdom of eSwatini, Nhlanhla Nxumalo, has confirmed that Wednesday, July 22, 2026, would be a normal working day in eSwatini. As per the aforementioned statement, "You are right, tomorrow is a normal working day".
Eswatini Confirms Cancellation Of July 22 Public Holiday Government of Swaziland Ministry of Home Affairs (Mbabane) The Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Kingdom of eSwatini, Nhlanhla Nxumalo, has confirmed that Wednesday, July 22, 2026, would be a normal working day in eSwatini. As per the aforementioned statement, "You are right, tomorrow is a normal working day".
Namibian 2027 Public Holidays Announced The Namibian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (Windhoek) The Namibian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has released its annual list of the official non-working public holidays in Namibia, for the calendar year 2027. As per the aforementioned announcement, signed by Executive Director, Linda Nakale, "The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology hereby announces the public holiday dates for the year 2027.".
Namibian 2027 Public Holidays Announced The Namibian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (Windhoek) The Namibian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has released its annual list of the official non-working public holidays in Namibia, for the calendar year 2027. As per the aforementioned announcement, signed by Executive Director, Linda Nakale, "The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology hereby announces the public holiday dates for the year 2027.".
Thailand's Approves Continuation Of Queen Dowager Public Holiday Thai News Agency (Bangkok) Thailand's Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, Ploytale Laksamee Sangchan, has announced that the Thai Cabinet had approved the continuation of August 12 as the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, and as Thailand's Mother's Day, designating it as an official annual public holiday continuously.
Thailand's Approves Continuation Of Queen Dowager Public Holiday Thai News Agency (Bangkok) Thailand's Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, Ploytale Laksamee Sangchan, has announced that the Thai Cabinet had approved the continuation of August 12 as the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, and as Thailand's Mother's Day, designating it as an official annual public holiday continuously.
For an extended version of the worldwide public holidays news and updates, above, covering the past 30 days, and complemented by contextual and historical background information extracted from our database of tens of thousands of news items collated over the past 25 years, you can download our free apps for Android and iPhone, which are devoid of any ads, and whose data feed is updated nightly.
