Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- 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".
Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Alberta (AB)
- Alberta (AB)
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Alberta 2028 Public Holidays Announced
The Government of the Province of Alberta (Victoria)
The Government of the Canadian province of Alberta has updated its official holiday calendar to include the dates of its nine statutory general holidays for 2028. Entitlement to general holiday pay is subject to the province’s employment standards eligibility rules.
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Alberta 2028 Public Holidays Announced
The Government of the Province of Alberta (Victoria)
The Government of the Canadian province of Alberta has updated its official holiday calendar to include the dates of its nine statutory general holidays for 2028. Entitlement to general holiday pay is subject to the province’s employment standards eligibility rules.
- Cayman Islands
- Cayman Islands
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Cayman Islands Wellness Public Holiday Still Unconfirmed
Gazette Office Cayman Islands Government (Grand Cayman)
The Cayman Islands Cabinet seems to be dragging its feet on the amendment to the Schedule to the Public Holidays Act, to declare the second Monday in October as a new annual public holiday for National Day of Wellness, and which "could be progressed through Cabinet rather than requiring a further vote in Parliament".
As per government officials interviewed by Cayman News Service (CNS), the proposed change "involves the preparation of a Cabinet Paper, and then Cabinet’s consideration and approval, an associated legal instrument and the subsequent publication in the Gazette, at which point a new public holiday would become official.", without specifying whether or not any of these steps had been performed yet.
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Cayman Islands Wellness Public Holiday Still Unconfirmed
Gazette Office Cayman Islands Government (Grand Cayman)
The Cayman Islands Cabinet seems to be dragging its feet on the amendment to the Schedule to the Public Holidays Act, to declare the second Monday in October as a new annual public holiday for National Day of Wellness, and which "could be progressed through Cabinet rather than requiring a further vote in Parliament".
As per government officials interviewed by Cayman News Service (CNS), the proposed change "involves the preparation of a Cabinet Paper, and then Cabinet’s consideration and approval, an associated legal instrument and the subsequent publication in the Gazette, at which point a new public holiday would become official.", without specifying whether or not any of these steps had been performed yet.
- Himachal Pradesh (HP)
- Himachal Pradesh (HP)
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Himachal Pradesh Extends Raksha Bandhan Public Holiday
The official webportal of the Himachal Pradesh Government (Shimla)
The Chief Minister of the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has announced a public holiday on Friday, August 28, 2026, for all government employees on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan this year, as opposed to previous years when only women employees were granted leave.
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Himachal Pradesh Extends Raksha Bandhan Public Holiday
The official webportal of the Himachal Pradesh Government (Shimla)
The Chief Minister of the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has announced a public holiday on Friday, August 28, 2026, for all government employees on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan this year, as opposed to previous years when only women employees were granted leave.
- South Korea
- South Korea
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South Korean Court Rejects Small-Business Public Holiday Challenge
Yonhap News Agency (Seoul)
South Korea's Constitutional Court has rejected a constitutional petition that argued that the current Public Officials Act is unconstitutional because it does not guarantee public holidays and alternative holidays as paid holidays for workplaces with fewer than five employees.
As per the Court's decision, "The Public Holidays Act was enacted for the unified operation of holidays and alternative holidays, and the provisions subject to judgment were designed to avoid contradictions and conflicts with the related laws, the Labor Standards Act" adding that "The provisions subject to judgment do not in themselves lead to restrictions on freedom, imposition of obligations, or deprivation of rights or legal status".
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South Korean Court Rejects Small-Business Public Holiday Challenge
Yonhap News Agency (Seoul)
South Korea's Constitutional Court has rejected a constitutional petition that argued that the current Public Officials Act is unconstitutional because it does not guarantee public holidays and alternative holidays as paid holidays for workplaces with fewer than five employees.
As per the Court's decision, "The Public Holidays Act was enacted for the unified operation of holidays and alternative holidays, and the provisions subject to judgment were designed to avoid contradictions and conflicts with the related laws, the Labor Standards Act" adding that "The provisions subject to judgment do not in themselves lead to restrictions on freedom, imposition of obligations, or deprivation of rights or legal status".
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Nigeria
- Nigeria
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Kano Declares September 1 Takutaha Public Holiday
Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja)
The Government of the Nigerian Sate of Kano has issued the Circular No. 7/2026, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Abba Danguguwa, on behalf of the Head of Service, and which declares Tuesday, September 1, 2026, a work-free public holiday to enable residents to observe Takutaha (the Prophet's Baptism), an annual traditional occasion celebrated across the state.
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Kano Declares September 1 Takutaha Public Holiday
Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja)
The Government of the Nigerian Sate of Kano has issued the Circular No. 7/2026, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Abba Danguguwa, on behalf of the Head of Service, and which declares Tuesday, September 1, 2026, a work-free public holiday to enable residents to observe Takutaha (the Prophet's Baptism), an annual traditional occasion celebrated across the state.
- Paraguay
- Paraguay
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Paraguay Senate Drops Evangelical Public Holiday Proposal
Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN)
Paraguay's Senate has approved, with modifications, and sent to the Chamber of Deputies the bill to create a National Day of the Evangelical Church in Paraguay.
The date of the holiday was changed from October 31 to the last Sunday of October and would be neither a public holiday nor a school holiday.
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Paraguay Senate Drops Evangelical Public Holiday Proposal
Portal Paraguayo de Noticias (PPN)
Paraguay's Senate has approved, with modifications, and sent to the Chamber of Deputies the bill to create a National Day of the Evangelical Church in Paraguay.
The date of the holiday was changed from October 31 to the last Sunday of October and would be neither a public holiday nor a school holiday.
- Peru
- Peru
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Peru Considering November Public Holidays For Papal Visit
Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
Peru's Labor Minister, Juan Sheput , has announced that the Peruvian Government was considering declaring local public holidays during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru , scheduled for November 11-16, 2026.
According to official information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the apostolic visit will take place between November 11 and 16 and will include Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco, and Pucallpa.
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Peru Considering November Public Holidays For Papal Visit
Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
Peru's Labor Minister, Juan Sheput , has announced that the Peruvian Government was considering declaring local public holidays during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru , scheduled for November 11-16, 2026.
According to official information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the apostolic visit will take place between November 11 and 16 and will include Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco, and Pucallpa.
- Philippines
- Philippines
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Philippines Declares Five Local Public Holidays
Philippine Information Agency (Manila)
Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working public holidays in five localities in August and September to allow residents to participate in local festivals and commemorative activities.
These are August 28 in Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur (Proclamation No. 1407), September 8 in Calbayog City, Samar (Proclamation No. 1405), September 8 in Makilala, Cotabato (Proclamation No. 1406), September 10 in Polomolok, South Cotabato (Proclamation No. 1403), and September 16 in Piddig, Ilocos Norte (Proclamation No. 1402).
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Philippines Declares Five Local Public Holidays
Philippine Information Agency (Manila)
Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working public holidays in five localities in August and September to allow residents to participate in local festivals and commemorative activities.
These are August 28 in Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur (Proclamation No. 1407), September 8 in Calbayog City, Samar (Proclamation No. 1405), September 8 in Makilala, Cotabato (Proclamation No. 1406), September 10 in Polomolok, South Cotabato (Proclamation No. 1403), and September 16 in Piddig, Ilocos Norte (Proclamation No. 1402).
- Selangor (SGR)
- Selangor (SGR)
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Selangor Clarifies Scope Of September 1st SUKMA Public Holiday
Bernama News Agency (Petaling Jaya)
The State Secretary of Malaysia's State of Selangor, Datuk Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin, has clarified the scope of the recently-announced Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, public holiday to commemorate the state contingent’s success in winning the overall title at the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma).
As per the aforementioned announcement, "The special holiday is implemented under Subsection 9(1) of the Holidays Act 1951 (Act 369), which empowers the state authority to declare any day as a public holiday (special/additional holiday) for the state", adding that the public holiday will apply to all federal and state civil servants serving in the state, and that the state government encouraged private-sector employers to grant their employees a day off, subject to their discretion and taking into account operational requirements and the continuity of services and business operations.
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Selangor Clarifies Scope Of September 1st SUKMA Public Holiday
Bernama News Agency (Petaling Jaya)
The State Secretary of Malaysia's State of Selangor, Datuk Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin, has clarified the scope of the recently-announced Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, public holiday to commemorate the state contingent’s success in winning the overall title at the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma).
As per the aforementioned announcement, "The special holiday is implemented under Subsection 9(1) of the Holidays Act 1951 (Act 369), which empowers the state authority to declare any day as a public holiday (special/additional holiday) for the state", adding that the public holiday will apply to all federal and state civil servants serving in the state, and that the state government encouraged private-sector employers to grant their employees a day off, subject to their discretion and taking into account operational requirements and the continuity of services and business operations.
- Timor-Leste
- Timor-Leste
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Timor Leste Declares September 1 and 10 Public Holidays
Press Release Government Of Timor-Leste (Dili)
The government of Timor Leste has announced that it had decided to grant additional day-off public sector holidays on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and the afternoon of Thursday, September 10, 2026, to mark the repatriation of the mortal remains of Catholic prelates who carried out pastoral duties in Timor-Leste (Tolerância de Ponto durante todo o dia 1 de setembro e na tarde do dia 10 de setembro de 2026, por ocasião da transladação dos restos mortais de prelados católicos que exerceram funções pastorais em Timor-Leste).
As per the aforementioned press release, "1. Time off is granted on the following days: a) September 1, 2026, all day; b) September 10, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM.".
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Timor Leste Declares September 1 and 10 Public Holidays
Press Release Government Of Timor-Leste (Dili)
The government of Timor Leste has announced that it had decided to grant additional day-off public sector holidays on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and the afternoon of Thursday, September 10, 2026, to mark the repatriation of the mortal remains of Catholic prelates who carried out pastoral duties in Timor-Leste (Tolerância de Ponto durante todo o dia 1 de setembro e na tarde do dia 10 de setembro de 2026, por ocasião da transladação dos restos mortais de prelados católicos que exerceram funções pastorais em Timor-Leste).
As per the aforementioned press release, "1. Time off is granted on the following days: a) September 1, 2026, all day; b) September 10, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM.".
