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Bahrain Announces Arafah and Eid Al-Adha 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 dates of the upcoming Arafah and Eid Al-Adha holidays public holidays. As per the aforementioned statement, "the Kingdom’s ministries and public institutions will be closed on the day of Arafah and during Eid Al-Adha, corresponding to Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 26-29 May" going on to specify that, for the public sector, "As the official holidays coincide with a Friday, they will be compensated with an additional day off on Sunday, 31 May".
Bahrain Announces Arafah and Eid Al-Adha 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 dates of the upcoming Arafah and Eid Al-Adha holidays public holidays. As per the aforementioned statement, "the Kingdom’s ministries and public institutions will be closed on the day of Arafah and during Eid Al-Adha, corresponding to Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 26-29 May" going on to specify that, for the public sector, "As the official holidays coincide with a Friday, they will be compensated with an additional day off on Sunday, 31 May".
Egypt CBE Declares May 26-31 Eid Al-Adha Bank Holidays The Central Bank of Egypt (Cairo) The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced bank holidays in Egypt for six days starting Tuesday, 26 May, for the Eid Al-Adha public holidays (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned announcement, "Banking operations will resume on Monday, 1 June".
Egypt CBE Declares May 26-31 Eid Al-Adha Bank Holidays The Central Bank of Egypt (Cairo) The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced bank holidays in Egypt for six days starting Tuesday, 26 May, for the Eid Al-Adha public holidays (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned announcement, "Banking operations will resume on Monday, 1 June".
Egypt Extends Eid Al-Adha Public Sector Holidays Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has issued a Prime Ministerial Decree granting paid public sector holidays from Tuesday, May 26, until Sunday, May 31, 2026, on account of the upcoming Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned decree, these public holidays applies to "employees in ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administration units, public-sector companies, and state-owned business sector firms". A similar announcement is expected from the Ministry of Labour for private-sector employees.
Egypt Extends Eid Al-Adha Public Sector Holidays Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has issued a Prime Ministerial Decree granting paid public sector holidays from Tuesday, May 26, until Sunday, May 31, 2026, on account of the upcoming Eid Al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned decree, these public holidays applies to "employees in ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administration units, public-sector companies, and state-owned business sector firms". A similar announcement is expected from the Ministry of Labour for private-sector employees.
Goa Declares May 24 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Goa (Panaji) The government of the Indian State of Goa has issued the vide notification No.2/2/2010-GAD-III/Vol.I/2049 declaring Sunday, May 24, 2026, as a paid electoral public holiday. As per the aforementioned announcement, "In pursuance to sub section (1) of Section 40A of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Goa Act No. 14 of 1994), the Government of Goa hereby declares Sunday, the 24th May, 2026 (Jyaistha 3, Saka 1948) as a Paid Holiday being the Polling Day for the Bye-Elections to Ward No. III of Village Panchayat Arpora Nagao, taluka Bardez, North Goa District and Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Sancordem, taluka Dharbandora, Kushavati District in the State of Goa" and "The aforesaid holiday shall be a paid holiday, in addition to the holidays indicated in the Notification No.37/3/2024-GAD-III/4247 dated 22-10-2024 published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 30 dated 24-10-2024, to the workers of the following establishments, provided they are the voters for the aforesaid Bye-Election".
Goa Declares May 24 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Goa (Panaji) The government of the Indian State of Goa has issued the vide notification No.2/2/2010-GAD-III/Vol.I/2049 declaring Sunday, May 24, 2026, as a paid electoral public holiday. As per the aforementioned announcement, "In pursuance to sub section (1) of Section 40A of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Goa Act No. 14 of 1994), the Government of Goa hereby declares Sunday, the 24th May, 2026 (Jyaistha 3, Saka 1948) as a Paid Holiday being the Polling Day for the Bye-Elections to Ward No. III of Village Panchayat Arpora Nagao, taluka Bardez, North Goa District and Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Sancordem, taluka Dharbandora, Kushavati District in the State of Goa" and "The aforesaid holiday shall be a paid holiday, in addition to the holidays indicated in the Notification No.37/3/2024-GAD-III/4247 dated 22-10-2024 published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 30 dated 24-10-2024, to the workers of the following establishments, provided they are the voters for the aforesaid Bye-Election".
Iraq Announces Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Ghadir Public Holidays Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The Prime Minister's Media Office has announced that the Iraqi Council of Ministers had announced the dates for the upcoming Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Ghadir public holidays. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The official holiday in all ministries and state institutions will be from Tuesday, May 26, until Saturday, May 30, on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, with official working hours resuming on Sunday, May 31" and "Official working hours will be suspended on Thursday, June 4, in all ministries and government institutions on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir".
Iraq Announces Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Ghadir Public Holidays Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The Prime Minister's Media Office has announced that the Iraqi Council of Ministers had announced the dates for the upcoming Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Ghadir public holidays. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The official holiday in all ministries and state institutions will be from Tuesday, May 26, until Saturday, May 30, on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, with official working hours resuming on Sunday, May 31" and "Official working hours will be suspended on Thursday, June 4, in all ministries and government institutions on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir".
Kuwait Announces Eid Al-Adha Public Holidays Kuwait Civil Service Commission (Kuwait City) During a Kuwaiti Cabinet meeting, chaired by Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Ahmed Al Sabah, the Prime Minister of Kuwait, a six-day public holiday for Eid Al Adha and Arafat Day was decided for employees across ministries, government agencies, public bodies and state institutions, with official work set to resume on Monday, June 1, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, "the holiday will begin on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with official holidays continuing through Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, before being followed by the regular weekend on Saturday and Sunday" [sic].
Kuwait Announces Eid Al-Adha Public Holidays Kuwait Civil Service Commission (Kuwait City) During a Kuwaiti Cabinet meeting, chaired by Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Ahmed Al Sabah, the Prime Minister of Kuwait, a six-day public holiday for Eid Al Adha and Arafat Day was decided for employees across ministries, government agencies, public bodies and state institutions, with official work set to resume on Monday, June 1, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, "the holiday will begin on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with official holidays continuing through Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, before being followed by the regular weekend on Saturday and Sunday" [sic].
Mayotte Moves Aïd El-Kébir Public Holiday Conseil départemental de Mayotte (Mamoudzou) The Grand Qadi of the French department of Mayotte, Mahamoudou Hamada Saanda, has announced the Aïd El-Kébir, Feast of Sacrifice, had been set for Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Mayotte Moves Aïd El-Kébir Public Holiday Conseil départemental de Mayotte (Mamoudzou) The Grand Qadi of the French department of Mayotte, Mahamoudou Hamada Saanda, has announced the Aïd El-Kébir, Feast of Sacrifice, had been set for Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Thailand Declares IMF Public Holiday Thai News Agency (Bangkok) A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand, Ratchada Thanadirek, has announced that the Thai Cabinet had approved the restructuring of the national committee to prepare for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF-World Bank 2026), as proposed by the Ministry of Finance, whereby Friday, October 16, 2026, would be a special public holiday in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area. Additionally, 3 days of WFH (Work From Home) were also declared that same week, whereby civil servants stationed within Bangkok will be required to work from home on Monday, October 12, Wednesday, October 14, and Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Thailand Declares IMF Public Holiday Thai News Agency (Bangkok) A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand, Ratchada Thanadirek, has announced that the Thai Cabinet had approved the restructuring of the national committee to prepare for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF-World Bank 2026), as proposed by the Ministry of Finance, whereby Friday, October 16, 2026, would be a special public holiday in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area. Additionally, 3 days of WFH (Work From Home) were also declared that same week, whereby civil servants stationed within Bangkok will be required to work from home on Monday, October 12, Wednesday, October 14, and Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Uttarakhand Declares May 20 Public Holiday Government of Uttarakhand (Dehradun) The Chief Minister of the Government of India's State Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, has declared Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as a public holiday and a mark of respect for former Chief Minister Major General (Retd) Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri who passed away in Dehradun earlier today.
Uttarakhand Declares May 20 Public Holiday Government of Uttarakhand (Dehradun) The Chief Minister of the Government of India's State Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, has declared Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as a public holiday and a mark of respect for former Chief Minister Major General (Retd) Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri who passed away in Dehradun earlier today.
Yemen Moves National Day Public Holiday Yemen News Agency (SABA) Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development has announced to all employees of the state administrative apparatus and the public and mixed sectors that "next Saturday, 6 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH, corresponding to May 23, 2026, will be an official holiday for the 36th National Day of the Republic of Yemen (May 22), in lieu of Friday, 5 Dhu al-Hijjah, which fell on May 22". As per the aforementioned announcement, the date change was made in accordance with Law No. (2) of 2000, Article No. (3), Paragraph (7), concerning official holidays and vacations.
Yemen Moves National Day Public Holiday Yemen News Agency (SABA) Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development has announced to all employees of the state administrative apparatus and the public and mixed sectors that "next Saturday, 6 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH, corresponding to May 23, 2026, will be an official holiday for the 36th National Day of the Republic of Yemen (May 22), in lieu of Friday, 5 Dhu al-Hijjah, which fell on May 22". As per the aforementioned announcement, the date change was made in accordance with Law No. (2) of 2000, Article No. (3), Paragraph (7), concerning official holidays and vacations.
Guernsey 2027 Public Holidays Announced States of Guernsey (St. Peter Port) The States of Guernsey (the Guernsey Government) has published the official list of annual non-working public holidays in Guernsey, for the calendar year 2027, as prescribed by the Public Holidays Ordinance, 2009. As usual, Alderney will announce its own Summer Bank Holiday and Homecoming Day, separately.
Guernsey 2027 Public Holidays Announced States of Guernsey (St. Peter Port) The States of Guernsey (the Guernsey Government) has published the official list of annual non-working public holidays in Guernsey, for the calendar year 2027, as prescribed by the Public Holidays Ordinance, 2009. As usual, Alderney will announce its own Summer Bank Holiday and Homecoming Day, separately.
Isle of Man 2027-2028 TT Race Public Holidays Announced Isle of Man Public Services (Tynwald) The Isle of Man government and the organizers of the TT Race have announced the date of the 2027 TT Race public holiday (aka. bank holiday) as well as announced a provisional date for the 2028 TT Race public holiday.
Isle of Man 2027-2028 TT Race Public Holidays Announced Isle of Man Public Services (Tynwald) The Isle of Man government and the organizers of the TT Race have announced the date of the 2027 TT Race public holiday (aka. bank holiday) as well as announced a provisional date for the 2028 TT Race public holiday.
Latvia Announces 2027 Public Holidays The Welfare Ministry of the Government of Latvia (Riga) The Ministry of Welfare of the government of Latvia has announced a proposal to move 2 working days in 2027 and hence declare Friday, June 25, 2027, and Friday, November 19, 2027, as one-off bridge public holidays. In compensation for these 2 one-off bridge public holidays, Saturday, June 19, and Saturday, November 13, 2027, would be declared as working Saturdays. As per the aforementioned announcement, there are no plans to declare Monday, May 3, 2027, as a one-off bridge public holiday.
Latvia Announces 2027 Public Holidays The Welfare Ministry of the Government of Latvia (Riga) The Ministry of Welfare of the government of Latvia has announced a proposal to move 2 working days in 2027 and hence declare Friday, June 25, 2027, and Friday, November 19, 2027, as one-off bridge public holidays. In compensation for these 2 one-off bridge public holidays, Saturday, June 19, and Saturday, November 13, 2027, would be declared as working Saturdays. As per the aforementioned announcement, there are no plans to declare Monday, May 3, 2027, as a one-off bridge public holiday.
Oman Announces 2026 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Oman News Agency (Muscat) Oman's Ministry of Labour has announced that, as per the Royal directives of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, public holidays would be observed by "employees of the State’s Administrative Apparatus and other legal entities, as well as establishments of the private sector" from from Tuesday, May 26, 2026, corresponding to Dhul Hijjah 9, 1447 AH, until Saturday, May 30, 2026, inclusively, adding that "Official work will resume on Sunday, May 31, 2026".
Oman Announces 2026 Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Oman News Agency (Muscat) Oman's Ministry of Labour has announced that, as per the Royal directives of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, public holidays would be observed by "employees of the State’s Administrative Apparatus and other legal entities, as well as establishments of the private sector" from from Tuesday, May 26, 2026, corresponding to Dhul Hijjah 9, 1447 AH, until Saturday, May 30, 2026, inclusively, adding that "Official work will resume on Sunday, May 31, 2026".
UAE Announces Eid Al Adha Private Sector Public Holidays Emirates News Agency (WAM) The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced the dates for the upcoming Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays in the private sector. As per the aforementioned announcement, made in line with the UAE Cabinet’s decision regulating official public holidays in the country, private sector employees will observe the upcoming Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha public holidays from Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29, 2026, inclusively.
UAE Announces Eid Al Adha Private Sector Public Holidays Emirates News Agency (WAM) The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced the dates for the upcoming Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holidays in the private sector. As per the aforementioned announcement, made in line with the UAE Cabinet’s decision regulating official public holidays in the country, private sector employees will observe the upcoming Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha public holidays from Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29, 2026, inclusively.
Egypt Eid Al-Adha On May 27 Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egypt's Dar Al-Ifta, the country’s highest authority for issuing religious edicts, has issued a religious edict that Egypt will celebrate the four-day Islamic feast, Eid Al-Adha, starting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, after confirming the sighting of the moon for the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijja. As a consequence, the Day of Arafat, marking the second day of Hajj and the day preceding Eid Al-Adha, will fall on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Egypt Eid Al-Adha On May 27 Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egypt's Dar Al-Ifta, the country’s highest authority for issuing religious edicts, has issued a religious edict that Egypt will celebrate the four-day Islamic feast, Eid Al-Adha, starting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, after confirming the sighting of the moon for the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijja. As a consequence, the Day of Arafat, marking the second day of Hajj and the day preceding Eid Al-Adha, will fall on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Maldives Cancel May 28 Bank Holiday Maldives Monetary Authority (Male) The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA, the Maldives' Central Bank) has declared Thursday, May 28, 2026, as a special banking day despite the date falling in the middle of the government Eid al Adha public holidays that are to run from May 24 to 30, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, banks in the Maldives will provide services from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Maldives Cancel May 28 Bank Holiday Maldives Monetary Authority (Male) The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA, the Maldives' Central Bank) has declared Thursday, May 28, 2026, as a special banking day despite the date falling in the middle of the government Eid al Adha public holidays that are to run from May 24 to 30, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, banks in the Maldives will provide services from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Morocco Declares Aïd Al-Adha On May 27 Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat) Earlier tonight, the Ministry of Religious Endowments and Islamic Affairs of the government of Morocco has announced that it had succeeded in observing the crescent Moon and therefore that Monday, May 18, 2026, would be the date of the beginning of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447, and that consequently Wednesday, May 27, 2026, would be the date of the upcoming Eid al-Adha in Morocco.
Morocco Declares Aïd Al-Adha On May 27 Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat) Earlier tonight, the Ministry of Religious Endowments and Islamic Affairs of the government of Morocco has announced that it had succeeded in observing the crescent Moon and therefore that Monday, May 18, 2026, would be the date of the beginning of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447, and that consequently Wednesday, May 27, 2026, would be the date of the upcoming Eid al-Adha in Morocco.
Pakistan Eid ul Adha Public Holidays May 27-29 Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan has confirmed that Eid ul Azha (the Feast of Sacrifice) would be observed in Pakistan on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with Monday, May 18, 2026, marking the first day of Zil Hajj 1447 Hijri. The aforementioned announcement thus confirms the public holiday schedule notified by the Cabinet Division, whereby Eid ul Azha holidays will be observed from Wednesday, May 27, to Friday, May 29, 2026.
Pakistan Eid ul Adha Public Holidays May 27-29 Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan has confirmed that Eid ul Azha (the Feast of Sacrifice) would be observed in Pakistan on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with Monday, May 18, 2026, marking the first day of Zil Hajj 1447 Hijri. The aforementioned announcement thus confirms the public holiday schedule notified by the Cabinet Division, whereby Eid ul Azha holidays will be observed from Wednesday, May 27, to Friday, May 29, 2026.
Saudi Arabia Announces Eid Al-Adha Public Holidays Saudi Press Agency (SPA) The Saudi Arabian Royal Court has officially confirmed that Monday, May 18, 2026, will be the first day of Dhul Hijjah, and that the Day of Arafah will be on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Consequently, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced that there would be four-day Eid Al-Adha public holiday for both the public and private sectors, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph two of Article 24 of the Executive Regulations of the Labor Law, starting from the Day of Arafah on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, until Friday, May 29, 2026. Recall that, in 2013, Saudi Arabia's legislative and consultative Shoura Council approved, by a vote of 83 to 41, switching the Saudi weekend from Thursday-Friday to Friday-Saturday.
Saudi Arabia Announces Eid Al-Adha Public Holidays Saudi Press Agency (SPA) The Saudi Arabian Royal Court has officially confirmed that Monday, May 18, 2026, will be the first day of Dhul Hijjah, and that the Day of Arafah will be on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Consequently, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced that there would be four-day Eid Al-Adha public holiday for both the public and private sectors, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph two of Article 24 of the Executive Regulations of the Labor Law, starting from the Day of Arafah on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, until Friday, May 29, 2026. Recall that, in 2013, Saudi Arabia's legislative and consultative Shoura Council approved, by a vote of 83 to 41, switching the Saudi weekend from Thursday-Friday to Friday-Saturday.
Telangana Expected To Move Eid al-Adha Public Holiday Government of Telangana (Hyderabad) The Government of India's State of Telangana is expected to issue a vide notification that the date of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday will be observed on Thursday, May 28, 2026, rather that on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. This follows the announcement by the Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan that the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH had not been sighted in Hyderabad or other parts of Telangana tonight, and therefore that the month of Dhul-Qa’dah would last 30 days and that Tuesday, May 19, 2026, would be the first day of Dhul-Hijjah.
Telangana Expected To Move Eid al-Adha Public Holiday Government of Telangana (Hyderabad) The Government of India's State of Telangana is expected to issue a vide notification that the date of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday will be observed on Thursday, May 28, 2026, rather that on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. This follows the announcement by the Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan that the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH had not been sighted in Hyderabad or other parts of Telangana tonight, and therefore that the month of Dhul-Qa’dah would last 30 days and that Tuesday, May 19, 2026, would be the first day of Dhul-Hijjah.
Uganda Postpones Martyrs’ Day Public Holiday Celebrations Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has announced that the celebrations related to the upcoming Martyrs’ Day public holiday on June 3rd had been postponed due to an outbreak of the Ebola virus. As per the presidential announcement, "We have decided to postpone the Martyrs’ Day to a later date, which will be communicated".
Uganda Postpones Martyrs’ Day Public Holiday Celebrations Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has announced that the celebrations related to the upcoming Martyrs’ Day public holiday on June 3rd had been postponed due to an outbreak of the Ebola virus. As per the presidential announcement, "We have decided to postpone the Martyrs’ Day to a later date, which will be communicated".
Peru Extends 2026 Public Holidays Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima) The Peruvian government has gazetted the Supreme Decree No. 075-2026-PCM (Supreme Decree declaring a compensable non-working day for public sector workers during the year 2026), endorsed by the President of the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, and the Minister of Labor and Employment Promotion, and which expands the list of 2026 public holidays in Peru, with the declaration of Monday, July 27, 2026, as an additional one-off bridge public holiday. As per the aforementioned decree, "Monday, July 27, 2026 is declared a non-working day for public sector workers nationwide" and as for the private sector, "Private sector workplaces may avail themselves of the provisions of this Supreme Decree, subject to prior agreement between the employer and their workers, who must establish how the recovery of the hours not worked is made effective; in the absence of an agreement, the employer decides".
Peru Extends 2026 Public Holidays Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima) The Peruvian government has gazetted the Supreme Decree No. 075-2026-PCM (Supreme Decree declaring a compensable non-working day for public sector workers during the year 2026), endorsed by the President of the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, and the Minister of Labor and Employment Promotion, and which expands the list of 2026 public holidays in Peru, with the declaration of Monday, July 27, 2026, as an additional one-off bridge public holiday. As per the aforementioned decree, "Monday, July 27, 2026 is declared a non-working day for public sector workers nationwide" and as for the private sector, "Private sector workplaces may avail themselves of the provisions of this Supreme Decree, subject to prior agreement between the employer and their workers, who must establish how the recovery of the hours not worked is made effective; in the absence of an agreement, the employer decides".
Ghana Declares May 27 Eid-Ul-Adha Public Holiday Ghana Government Portal (Accra) Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has issued the press statement Declaration Of Wednesday, 27th May 2026, as a Public Holiday, announcing that "The general public is hereby informed that Wednesday, 27th May 2026, marks Eid-Ul-Adha, which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country.".
Ghana Declares May 27 Eid-Ul-Adha Public Holiday Ghana Government Portal (Accra) Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has issued the press statement Declaration Of Wednesday, 27th May 2026, as a Public Holiday, announcing that "The general public is hereby informed that Wednesday, 27th May 2026, marks Eid-Ul-Adha, which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country.".
Hong Kong 2027 Public Holidays Released Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR) The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has published the General holidays for 2027 (2027年公眾假期) containing the gazetted list of 2027 general and public holidays in the Hong Kong SAR, in line with the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021, and with the comment that "As the second day of Lunar New Year in 2027 falls on a Sunday, the fourth day of Lunar New Year will be designated as a general holiday in substitution.".
Hong Kong 2027 Public Holidays Released Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR) The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has published the General holidays for 2027 (2027年公眾假期) containing the gazetted list of 2027 general and public holidays in the Hong Kong SAR, in line with the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021, and with the comment that "As the second day of Lunar New Year in 2027 falls on a Sunday, the fourth day of Lunar New Year will be designated as a general holiday in substitution.".
Lebanon Declares May 25 Public Holiday Association des Banques du Liban (ABL) Lebanese Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, has announced that Monday, May 25, 2026, would be observed as an official public holiday in solidarity with families affected by the war in Lebanon. Lebanon's Council of Ministers also issued a memorandum stating that Monday, May 25, 2026, had been declared an official public holiday on account of Resistance and Liberation Day. As per the aforementioned memorandum, "In solidarity with the families of martyrs, the wounded, detainees and displaced people, and with our people in the South and frontline villages, and in support of their resilience, Monday, May 25, 2026, is declared an official holiday. All public administrations, institutions, municipalities and their federations, as well as schools and universities, will be closed.".
Lebanon Declares May 25 Public Holiday Association des Banques du Liban (ABL) Lebanese Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, has announced that Monday, May 25, 2026, would be observed as an official public holiday in solidarity with families affected by the war in Lebanon. Lebanon's Council of Ministers also issued a memorandum stating that Monday, May 25, 2026, had been declared an official public holiday on account of Resistance and Liberation Day. As per the aforementioned memorandum, "In solidarity with the families of martyrs, the wounded, detainees and displaced people, and with our people in the South and frontline villages, and in support of their resilience, Monday, May 25, 2026, is declared an official holiday. All public administrations, institutions, municipalities and their federations, as well as schools and universities, will be closed.".
Bangladesh Gazettes Extended Eid-ul-Azha Public Holidays Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) The Ministry of Public Administration of the government of Bangladesh has issued a gazette notification declaring a seven-day public sector holiday from May 25 to May 31, 2026, for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha (Feast of Sacrifice), all the while confirming that the weekly holiday on May 23 had been canceled ("Offices will remain open on that day and 24 May will be the last working day before Eid-ul-Adha"). As per the aforementioned notification, all government, semi-government, autonomous, semi-autonomous and private offices across the country will remain closed during the period of May 25 to May 31, 2026. The notification notes that Bangladesh Bank will issue its own separate directives governing the continuation of banking activities during the holiday period. As for the private sector, the Ministry of Labour and Employment will issue separate instructions in line with the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, for private industrial establishments and factories.
Bangladesh Gazettes Extended Eid-ul-Azha Public Holidays Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) The Ministry of Public Administration of the government of Bangladesh has issued a gazette notification declaring a seven-day public sector holiday from May 25 to May 31, 2026, for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha (Feast of Sacrifice), all the while confirming that the weekly holiday on May 23 had been canceled ("Offices will remain open on that day and 24 May will be the last working day before Eid-ul-Adha"). As per the aforementioned notification, all government, semi-government, autonomous, semi-autonomous and private offices across the country will remain closed during the period of May 25 to May 31, 2026. The notification notes that Bangladesh Bank will issue its own separate directives governing the continuation of banking activities during the holiday period. As for the private sector, the Ministry of Labour and Employment will issue separate instructions in line with the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, for private industrial establishments and factories.
Costa Rica Debates Bill To Move Public Holidays Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José) The Costa Rican Legislative Assembly is currently reviewing bill 25.593 which would amend article 148 of the Labor Code by moving five annual public holidays to Mondays when they fall on weekdays, namely: April 11, July 25, August 2, August 31, and December 1.
Costa Rica Debates Bill To Move Public Holidays Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José) The Costa Rican Legislative Assembly is currently reviewing bill 25.593 which would amend article 148 of the Labor Code by moving five annual public holidays to Mondays when they fall on weekdays, namely: April 11, July 25, August 2, August 31, and December 1.
DR Congo Moves FARDC Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Minister of Employment and Labour of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ferdinand Massamba wa Massamba, signed communiqué No.021/CAB/MIN.ET/ FMM/BMU/ 05/2026 which states that, in accordance with Ordinance no. 23/042 of March 30, 2023, May 17 is a legal holiday. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Ministry of Employment and Labor informs the general public, and professional organizations of employers and workers in particular, that pursuant to Ordinance No. 23/042 of March 30, 2023, establishing the list of legal holidays in the Democratic Republic of Congo, May 17, 2026, Revolution and Armed Forces Day of the Democratic Republic of Congo is a paid holiday throughout the national territory. Since May 17 falls on a Sunday, this holiday is postponed to Monday, May 18, 2026.".
DR Congo Moves FARDC Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The Minister of Employment and Labour of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ferdinand Massamba wa Massamba, signed communiqué No.021/CAB/MIN.ET/ FMM/BMU/ 05/2026 which states that, in accordance with Ordinance no. 23/042 of March 30, 2023, May 17 is a legal holiday. As per the aforementioned communique, "The Ministry of Employment and Labor informs the general public, and professional organizations of employers and workers in particular, that pursuant to Ordinance No. 23/042 of March 30, 2023, establishing the list of legal holidays in the Democratic Republic of Congo, May 17, 2026, Revolution and Armed Forces Day of the Democratic Republic of Congo is a paid holiday throughout the national territory. Since May 17 falls on a Sunday, this holiday is postponed to Monday, May 18, 2026.".
Congo Brazzaville Declares May 14 Public Holiday Conseil des Ministres de la République du Congo (Brazzaville) The Minister of State and Minister of Public Service, Labor, and Social Dialogue of the Republic of the Congo (aka. Congo Brazzaville), Pierre Mabiala, has signed a decree declaring Thursday, May 14, 2026, as a public holiday with paid leave throughout the entire national territory, in accordance with the provisions of Article 1 of Law No. 2-94 of March 1, 1994, which sets out public holidays, days off and paid holidays in the Republic of Congo. The aforementioned statement goes on to point out that Friday, May 15, 2026, remains a working day and that workers are therefore expected to resume their normal professional activities the following day, with all the administrative and legal implications associated with being physically present at their workplace.
Congo Brazzaville Declares May 14 Public Holiday Conseil des Ministres de la République du Congo (Brazzaville) The Minister of State and Minister of Public Service, Labor, and Social Dialogue of the Republic of the Congo (aka. Congo Brazzaville), Pierre Mabiala, has signed a decree declaring Thursday, May 14, 2026, as a public holiday with paid leave throughout the entire national territory, in accordance with the provisions of Article 1 of Law No. 2-94 of March 1, 1994, which sets out public holidays, days off and paid holidays in the Republic of Congo. The aforementioned statement goes on to point out that Friday, May 15, 2026, remains a working day and that workers are therefore expected to resume their normal professional activities the following day, with all the administrative and legal implications associated with being physically present at their workplace.
Maldives Extend Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Maldives President's Office Press Release (Male) The Office of the President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, has announced that the government had declared May 24 and 25, 2026, as public holidays to ensure that employees can enjoy the upcoming Eid al-Adha holidays conveniently and regularly. As per the aforementioned announcement, government offices are scheduled to reopen on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Maldives Extend Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Maldives President's Office Press Release (Male) The Office of the President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, has announced that the government had declared May 24 and 25, 2026, as public holidays to ensure that employees can enjoy the upcoming Eid al-Adha holidays conveniently and regularly. As per the aforementioned announcement, government offices are scheduled to reopen on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Venezuelan Ascension Bank Holiday May 18 Superintendencia de Instituciones del Sector Bancario (Sudeban) The Venezuelan regulatory body for the banking sector, the Sudeban (Superintendencia de Instituciones del Sector Bancario), has announced that Monday, May 18, 2026, would be a bank holiday in Venezuela, on account of the upcoming Ascensión del Señor, and in line with the official list of 2026 public and banking holidays in Venezuela as announced last November by the Sudeban, in conformity with the Ley de Reforma Parcial de la Ley de Instituciones del Sector Bancario.
Venezuelan Ascension Bank Holiday May 18 Superintendencia de Instituciones del Sector Bancario (Sudeban) The Venezuelan regulatory body for the banking sector, the Sudeban (Superintendencia de Instituciones del Sector Bancario), has announced that Monday, May 18, 2026, would be a bank holiday in Venezuela, on account of the upcoming Ascensión del Señor, and in line with the official list of 2026 public and banking holidays in Venezuela as announced last November by the Sudeban, in conformity with the Ley de Reforma Parcial de la Ley de Instituciones del Sector Bancario.
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