Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Delhi (DL)
- Delhi (DL)
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Delhi NCT Declares September 11 BRICS Summit Public Holiday
Government of Delhi NCT (New Delhi)
The Lieutenant Governor of India's Delhi NCT (National Capital Territory), has declared Friday, September 11, 2026, as a public sector holiday in view of the BRICS Summit and the arrangements connected with it.
As per the vide notification F. No. 53/868/GAD/ CN/2026/5235-5277, "The Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare 11th September, 2026 (Friday) to be a holiday in all Government Offices, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, in view of the BRICS Summit and the arrangements connected therewith.".
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Delhi NCT Declares September 11 BRICS Summit Public Holiday
Government of Delhi NCT (New Delhi)
The Lieutenant Governor of India's Delhi NCT (National Capital Territory), has declared Friday, September 11, 2026, as a public sector holiday in view of the BRICS Summit and the arrangements connected with it.
As per the vide notification F. No. 53/868/GAD/ CN/2026/5235-5277, "The Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare 11th September, 2026 (Friday) to be a holiday in all Government Offices, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, in view of the BRICS Summit and the arrangements connected therewith.".
- Nepal
- Nepal
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Nepal Declares Annual September 8 Gen Z Martyrs’ Day Public Holiday
Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu)
At today's Cabinet meeting, Nepal's Government decided to declare September 8, 2026, (Bhadra 23, 2083) a nationwide public holiday, Gen-Z Martyrs’ Day, in honor and remembrance of young people who lost their lives during the Gen-Z movement.
The Gen-Z Martyrs’ Day public holiday is to be observed annually on September 8 (Bhadra 23).
Note that September 7 was separately declared a national day of mourning for the Bhotekoshi flood victims, with flags at half-mast, but September 7 will not be observed as a public holiday.
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Nepal Declares Annual September 8 Gen Z Martyrs’ Day Public Holiday
Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu)
At today's Cabinet meeting, Nepal's Government decided to declare September 8, 2026, (Bhadra 23, 2083) a nationwide public holiday, Gen-Z Martyrs’ Day, in honor and remembrance of young people who lost their lives during the Gen-Z movement.
The Gen-Z Martyrs’ Day public holiday is to be observed annually on September 8 (Bhadra 23).
Note that September 7 was separately declared a national day of mourning for the Bhotekoshi flood victims, with flags at half-mast, but September 7 will not be observed as a public holiday.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- Gabon
- Gabon
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Gabon CESEC President Calls for Ancestors' Public Holiday
Gouvernement de la République Gabonaise (Libreville)
Gabon's President of the Economic, Social, Environmental and Cultural Council (CESEC), Guy Bertrand Mapangou, has called for the institutionalization of a National Public Holiday dedicated to traditional African religions "alongside numerous celebrations of Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, and many other religions from afar".
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Gabon CESEC President Calls for Ancestors' Public Holiday
Gouvernement de la République Gabonaise (Libreville)
Gabon's President of the Economic, Social, Environmental and Cultural Council (CESEC), Guy Bertrand Mapangou, has called for the institutionalization of a National Public Holiday dedicated to traditional African religions "alongside numerous celebrations of Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, and many other religions from afar".
- Kyrgyzstan
- Kyrgyzstan
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Kyrgyzstan Releases 2027 Public-Holidays Calendar
Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek)
The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has published the official schedule of public holidays and days off in Kyrgyzstan in 2027.
As per the aforementioned announcement, the schedule of public holidays also includes the Muslim religious holidays Orozo Ait (the End of Ramadan) and Kurban Ait (the Feast of Sacrifice), which will also be non-working days, but these exact dates will be announced later.
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Kyrgyzstan Releases 2027 Public-Holidays Calendar
Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek)
The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has published the official schedule of public holidays and days off in Kyrgyzstan in 2027.
As per the aforementioned announcement, the schedule of public holidays also includes the Muslim religious holidays Orozo Ait (the End of Ramadan) and Kurban Ait (the Feast of Sacrifice), which will also be non-working days, but these exact dates will be announced later.
- Philippines
- Philippines
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Philippines Declares Four September Local Public Holidays
Philippine Information Agency (Manila)
Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working public holidays in four localities in September to give their residents the opportunity to celebrate their respective festivals and commemorative occasions.
These are September 5 in General Santos City (Proclamation No.1410), September 10 in the Municipality of Macabebe, Pampanga (Proclamation No.1411), September 14 in the Municipality of Claver, Surigao del Norte (Proclamation No.1412), and September 16 in the Municipality of San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur (Proclamation No.1413).
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Philippines Declares Four September Local Public Holidays
Philippine Information Agency (Manila)
Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working public holidays in four localities in September to give their residents the opportunity to celebrate their respective festivals and commemorative occasions.
These are September 5 in General Santos City (Proclamation No.1410), September 10 in the Municipality of Macabebe, Pampanga (Proclamation No.1411), September 14 in the Municipality of Claver, Surigao del Norte (Proclamation No.1412), and September 16 in the Municipality of San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur (Proclamation No.1413).
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Chile
- Chile
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Chilean Chamber of Deputies Committee Advances September 17 Public Holiday Bill
Tramitación de proyectos (Congreso Nacional de Chile)
The Chilean Chamber of Deputies’ Interior Government Committee has approved, in general, a proposal to make Thursday, September 17, 2026, a one-off public holiday preceding the Independence Day celebrations.
The vote on the specifics will take place next Tuesday in the same committee before moving to the Chamber.
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Chilean Chamber of Deputies Committee Advances September 17 Public Holiday Bill
Tramitación de proyectos (Congreso Nacional de Chile)
The Chilean Chamber of Deputies’ Interior Government Committee has approved, in general, a proposal to make Thursday, September 17, 2026, a one-off public holiday preceding the Independence Day celebrations.
The vote on the specifics will take place next Tuesday in the same committee before moving to the Chamber.
- New South Wales (NSW)
- New South Wales (NSW)
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NSW Minister Receives September Public Holiday Petition
NSW Government (Sydney)
Members of the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association marched to the parliament of Australia's State of New South Wales (NSW) to hand a petition signed by 10,000 workers supporting an increase in the number of annual public holidays to Industrial Relations Minister, Sophie Costis.
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NSW Minister Receives September Public Holiday Petition
NSW Government (Sydney)
Members of the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association marched to the parliament of Australia's State of New South Wales (NSW) to hand a petition signed by 10,000 workers supporting an increase in the number of annual public holidays to Industrial Relations Minister, Sophie Costis.
- Vietnam
- Vietnam
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Vietnam Ministry Opposes Culture Day Holiday Merge
Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
Voters in Vietnam's Ninh Bình Province had proposed combining National Unity Day on November 18 with the new Vietnam Culture Day public holiday on November 24, so that their cultural and community activities could be organized together.
But Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in the Official Letter No. 5179/BVHTTDL-VP, released today, explained that the two observances have distinct foundations and that the two days have separate political and legal bases, objectives and meanings, while complementing one another.
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Vietnam Ministry Opposes Culture Day Holiday Merge
Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
Voters in Vietnam's Ninh Bình Province had proposed combining National Unity Day on November 18 with the new Vietnam Culture Day public holiday on November 24, so that their cultural and community activities could be organized together.
But Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in the Official Letter No. 5179/BVHTTDL-VP, released today, explained that the two observances have distinct foundations and that the two days have separate political and legal bases, objectives and meanings, while complementing one another.
Monday, August 31, 2026
- Chile
- Chile
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Chilean Electoral Public Holidays Cancellation Moves To The Senate
Ministerio del Trabajo y Previsión Social (Valparaiso)
The Government, Decentralization and Regionalization Commission of the Chilean Senate has begun the review of a bill seeking to abolish holidays on election days.
The first aim of the bill is to eliminate the prohibition on operation that governs shopping centers or complexes managed under the same corporate name or legal personality (malls and strip centers) during election days.
The second aim is to extend the legal leave from three to four hours so that workers who must perform their duties that day can go to vote.
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Chilean Electoral Public Holidays Cancellation Moves To The Senate
Ministerio del Trabajo y Previsión Social (Valparaiso)
The Government, Decentralization and Regionalization Commission of the Chilean Senate has begun the review of a bill seeking to abolish holidays on election days.
The first aim of the bill is to eliminate the prohibition on operation that governs shopping centers or complexes managed under the same corporate name or legal personality (malls and strip centers) during election days.
The second aim is to extend the legal leave from three to four hours so that workers who must perform their duties that day can go to vote.
- Pakistan
- Pakistan
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Balochistan Amends Government Weekends
Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad)
The Government of Pakistan's Province of Balochistan has decided to observe Friday as a working day in all government offices across the province.
According to the circular issued by the Balochistan Services and General Administration Department (SGAD), the decision follows the department’s earlier notification issued on June 21, 2026, whereby Friday will now be treated as a regular working day in all government offices across Balochistan.
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Balochistan Amends Government Weekends
Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad)
The Government of Pakistan's Province of Balochistan has decided to observe Friday as a working day in all government offices across the province.
According to the circular issued by the Balochistan Services and General Administration Department (SGAD), the decision follows the department’s earlier notification issued on June 21, 2026, whereby Friday will now be treated as a regular working day in all government offices across Balochistan.
Sunday, August 30, 2026
- USA (United States)
- USA (United States)
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California Legislature Passes Eid Holidays Bill
California State Assembly (Sacramento)
The California State Assembly has passed the Assembly Bill AB No.2017 which amends existing legislation by adding Eid al-Fitr (the End of Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) to the list of California state holidays.
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California Legislature Passes Eid Holidays Bill
California State Assembly (Sacramento)
The California State Assembly has passed the Assembly Bill AB No.2017 which amends existing legislation by adding Eid al-Fitr (the End of Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) to the list of California state holidays.
- Zambia
- Zambia
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Zambia Declares September 1st Inaugural Public Holiday
The Lusaka Times (Lusaka)
Earlier today, Zambian Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, announced a one-off public holiday on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, for the swearing-in of the President-elect, Hakainde Hichilema, and Vice-President-elect, Mutale Nalumango, at National Heroes Stadium.
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Zambia Declares September 1st Inaugural Public Holiday
The Lusaka Times (Lusaka)
Earlier today, Zambian Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, announced a one-off public holiday on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, for the swearing-in of the President-elect, Hakainde Hichilema, and Vice-President-elect, Mutale Nalumango, at National Heroes Stadium.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Punjab (PB)
- Punjab (PB)
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Punjab Court Petition Challenges Guru Nanak Public Holiday Date
Government of Punjab (Chandigarh)
A public-interest petition before the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenges Punjab’s November 24, 2026 Guru Nanak birthday holiday, notified on November 26, 2025, in the vide Notification No. 06/01/2025-2PP3/781.
The petitioner seeks reconsideration in favour of April 15, citing historical and religious evidence. The court has allowed the petitioner to add the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee as a respondent; the next hearing is September 28, 2026.
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Punjab Court Petition Challenges Guru Nanak Public Holiday Date
Government of Punjab (Chandigarh)
A public-interest petition before the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenges Punjab’s November 24, 2026 Guru Nanak birthday holiday, notified on November 26, 2025, in the vide Notification No. 06/01/2025-2PP3/781.
The petitioner seeks reconsideration in favour of April 15, citing historical and religious evidence. The court has allowed the petitioner to add the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee as a respondent; the next hearing is September 28, 2026.
Friday, August 28, 2026
- Gabon
- Gabon
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Gabon Declares August 30 Public Holiday
Gouvernement de la République Gabonaise (Libreville)
Gabon's Ministry of Labour, Full Employment, Social Dialogue and Vocational Training, has declared Sunday, August 30, 2026, as a paid non-working public holiday throughout the national territory, pursuant to the Decree No. 0096/PR/MCJSA of February 15, 2024, establishing National Liberation Day as an annual public holiday.
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Gabon Declares August 30 Public Holiday
Gouvernement de la République Gabonaise (Libreville)
Gabon's Ministry of Labour, Full Employment, Social Dialogue and Vocational Training, has declared Sunday, August 30, 2026, as a paid non-working public holiday throughout the national territory, pursuant to the Decree No. 0096/PR/MCJSA of February 15, 2024, establishing National Liberation Day as an annual public holiday.
- Mali
- Mali
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Mali Declares August 31 Paid Public Holiday
Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako)
Mali's Minister of Labor, Public Service, and Social Dialogue, has issued the Communiqué No. 2026-000014/MTFPDS-SG announcing that Monday, August 31, 2026, would be a paid public holiday on account of the Prophet's Baptism throughout the national territory, in accordance with Law No.05-040 of July 22, 2005, concerning public holidays.
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Mali Declares August 31 Paid Public Holiday
Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako)
Mali's Minister of Labor, Public Service, and Social Dialogue, has issued the Communiqué No. 2026-000014/MTFPDS-SG announcing that Monday, August 31, 2026, would be a paid public holiday on account of the Prophet's Baptism throughout the national territory, in accordance with Law No.05-040 of July 22, 2005, concerning public holidays.
- Mauritius
- Mauritius
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Mauritius 2027 Public Holidays Announced
Prime Minister's Office (Port-Louis)
Following its meeting, earlier today, the Cabinet of the Government of Mauritius, under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, has released its official annual list of 2027 public holidays ("Cabinet has taken note of the list of Public Holidays for the Year 2027 as follows").
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Mauritius 2027 Public Holidays Announced
Prime Minister's Office (Port-Louis)
Following its meeting, earlier today, the Cabinet of the Government of Mauritius, under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, has released its official annual list of 2027 public holidays ("Cabinet has taken note of the list of Public Holidays for the Year 2027 as follows").
- Peru
- Peru
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Peru Retains Public Holiday Reform In Legislative Agenda
Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
The Prime Minister and head of Peru's Council of Ministers (PCM), Luis Galarreta, has announced that the draft request for delegated legislative powers, which will be sent to the Congress of the Republic, has finally been approved.
One of the eight areas in which legislation is being considered is a review of the public holiday schedule.
As per Prime Minister Galarreta the current legislative aim is "to modify the system of non-working holidays, in order to optimize their use to promote productivity, reconcile work and family life and promote tourism", a marked departure from the announced aim of the legislation, back in February 2025, which was to "modify the system of non-working holidays and reduce their number, in order to rationalize their use and promote productivity".
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Peru Retains Public Holiday Reform In Legislative Agenda
Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
The Prime Minister and head of Peru's Council of Ministers (PCM), Luis Galarreta, has announced that the draft request for delegated legislative powers, which will be sent to the Congress of the Republic, has finally been approved.
One of the eight areas in which legislation is being considered is a review of the public holiday schedule.
As per Prime Minister Galarreta the current legislative aim is "to modify the system of non-working holidays, in order to optimize their use to promote productivity, reconcile work and family life and promote tourism", a marked departure from the announced aim of the legislation, back in February 2025, which was to "modify the system of non-working holidays and reduce their number, in order to rationalize their use and promote productivity".
