worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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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.
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.
Argentina Shelves Football Team's Return Public Holiday Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires) The Government of Javier Milei has finally decided that no public holiday or non-working day would be declared to coincide with the return home of Argentina's national football team from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As per President Milei's latest statement on the matter, "The players had a choice between six different ways to celebrate. Given the sadness they felt after the defeat , they decided not to celebrate.".
Argentina Shelves Football Team's Return Public Holiday Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires) The Government of Javier Milei has finally decided that no public holiday or non-working day would be declared to coincide with the return home of Argentina's national football team from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As per President Milei's latest statement on the matter, "The players had a choice between six different ways to celebrate. Given the sadness they felt after the defeat , they decided not to celebrate.".
Cochabamba Declares August 14 Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) The Governor of Bolivia's Department of Cochabamba, Leonardo Loza, has announced that Friday, August 14, 2026, had been declared a one-off public holiday to coincide with the the date of the folkloric parade that is part of the festivities of the Virgin of Urcupiña ("As the current Governor, I hereby declare August 14th a departmental holiday").
Cochabamba Declares August 14 Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) The Governor of Bolivia's Department of Cochabamba, Leonardo Loza, has announced that Friday, August 14, 2026, had been declared a one-off public holiday to coincide with the the date of the folkloric parade that is part of the festivities of the Virgin of Urcupiña ("As the current Governor, I hereby declare August 14th a departmental holiday").
Egypt Declares Revolution Anniversary Public Holiday Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egypt’s Minister of Labor, Hassan Raddad, has announced that Thursday, 23 July 2026, would be a fully paid official holiday for private sector workers covered by the provisions of the Labour Law issued under Law No. 14 of 2025, in celebration of the anniversary of the 23 July Revolution.
Egypt Declares Revolution Anniversary Public Holiday Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egypt’s Minister of Labor, Hassan Raddad, has announced that Thursday, 23 July 2026, would be a fully paid official holiday for private sector workers covered by the provisions of the Labour Law issued under Law No. 14 of 2025, in celebration of the anniversary of the 23 July Revolution.
Honduras Rules-Out July 26 Public Holiday El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Presidential Communications Secretary of Hoduras has ruled-out the declaration of a public holiday on July 26, 2026, to correspond to the return of former President Juan Orlando Hernández to Honduras following his full pardon, by US President Donald Trump, for his 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and weapons-related offenses.
Honduras Rules-Out July 26 Public Holiday El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Presidential Communications Secretary of Hoduras has ruled-out the declaration of a public holiday on July 26, 2026, to correspond to the return of former President Juan Orlando Hernández to Honduras following his full pardon, by US President Donald Trump, for his 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and weapons-related offenses.
Nepal Government Launches Public Holidays Review Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) At a meeting of Nepalese government secretaries chaired by Chief Secretary Govinda Bahadur Karki, the Government of Nepal has decided to form a four-member task force to conduct yet another review of the country’s public holiday system following last-month's introduction of a two-day weekend for Nepalese public servants. According to the decision signed by Chief Secretary Karki, the task force has been instructed to submit its report to the Ministry of Home Affairs within 15 days.
Nepal Government Launches Public Holidays Review Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) At a meeting of Nepalese government secretaries chaired by Chief Secretary Govinda Bahadur Karki, the Government of Nepal has decided to form a four-member task force to conduct yet another review of the country’s public holiday system following last-month's introduction of a two-day weekend for Nepalese public servants. According to the decision signed by Chief Secretary Karki, the task force has been instructed to submit its report to the Ministry of Home Affairs within 15 days.
Argentina Declares Public Holiday For Football Team's Return Home Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires) The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has declared a national public holiday to celebrate the achievements of the national football team at the recent FIFA World Cup. As per the President Milei's social media post, "Given the anticipation surrounding the celebrations for the Argentine National Team's victory, I am informing the public that, in accordance with the decision of the players and coaching staff regarding the date of the celebration, this day will be declared a national holiday".
Argentina Declares Public Holiday For Football Team's Return Home Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires) The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has declared a national public holiday to celebrate the achievements of the national football team at the recent FIFA World Cup. As per the President Milei's social media post, "Given the anticipation surrounding the celebrations for the Argentine National Team's victory, I am informing the public that, in accordance with the decision of the players and coaching staff regarding the date of the celebration, this day will be declared a national holiday".
Egypt CBE Declares July 23 Bank Holiday The Central Bank of Egypt (Cairo) The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced that all banks operating in Egypt will be closed on Thursday, July 23, on the occasion of the anniversary of the 23 July Revolution.
Egypt CBE Declares July 23 Bank Holiday The Central Bank of Egypt (Cairo) The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced that all banks operating in Egypt will be closed on Thursday, July 23, on the occasion of the anniversary of the 23 July Revolution.
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