worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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Queensland Rules-Out April 27 ANZAC Day Public Holiday Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General (Brisbane) The Deputy Premier of Australia's state of Queensland, Jarrod Bleijie, has announced that the Queensland government had no plans to declare Monday, April 27, 2026, as a public holiday due to ANZAC Day falling on a Saturday this year, as this might detract from the solemnity of ANZAC Day.
Queensland Rules-Out April 27 ANZAC Day Public Holiday Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General (Brisbane) The Deputy Premier of Australia's state of Queensland, Jarrod Bleijie, has announced that the Queensland government had no plans to declare Monday, April 27, 2026, as a public holiday due to ANZAC Day falling on a Saturday this year, as this might detract from the solemnity of ANZAC Day.
Japanese 2027 Bank Holidays Announced The Bank of Japan (Tokyo) Following the yesterday's announcement by the Japanese Cabinet Office of the list of official public holidays in Japan for the upcoming calendar year 2027, based on the National Holidays Act (Act No. 178 of 1948), and the release of the calendar guidelines for 2027 (令和7年) by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (に国立天文台), the Bank of Japan has in turn released the annual list of bank holidays in Japan for the calendar year 2027, which adds a few bank-only holidays dates to the aforementioned list of 2027 public holidays in Japan.
Japanese 2027 Bank Holidays Announced The Bank of Japan (Tokyo) Following the yesterday's announcement by the Japanese Cabinet Office of the list of official public holidays in Japan for the upcoming calendar year 2027, based on the National Holidays Act (Act No. 178 of 1948), and the release of the calendar guidelines for 2027 (令和7年) by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (に国立天文台), the Bank of Japan has in turn released the annual list of bank holidays in Japan for the calendar year 2027, which adds a few bank-only holidays dates to the aforementioned list of 2027 public holidays in Japan.
Jharkhand Declares February 4 Shab-e-Barat Public Holiday Government of Jharkhand (Ranchi) The Government of India's state of Jharkhand has declared a public sector holiday on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, on account of Shab-e-Barat, thus amending the list of 2026 public holidays in Jharkhand as set out in the Jharkhand vide notification No.10/SA.AV.03-03/7244 issued by the Governor of Jharkhand, last December.
Jharkhand Declares February 4 Shab-e-Barat Public Holiday Government of Jharkhand (Ranchi) The Government of India's state of Jharkhand has declared a public sector holiday on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, on account of Shab-e-Barat, thus amending the list of 2026 public holidays in Jharkhand as set out in the Jharkhand vide notification No.10/SA.AV.03-03/7244 issued by the Governor of Jharkhand, last December.
Pakistan Declares February 5 Bank Holiday The State Bank of Pakistan (Karachi) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued the BPRD Circular Letter No.02 of 2026 declaring a bank holiday in Pakistan on Thursday, February 5, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, signed by Joint Director, Muhammad Asad Akbar, "The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on Thursday, February 5, 2026 being public holiday on the occasion of ‘Kashmir Day’, as declared by the Government of Pakistan".
Pakistan Declares February 5 Bank Holiday The State Bank of Pakistan (Karachi) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued the BPRD Circular Letter No.02 of 2026 declaring a bank holiday in Pakistan on Thursday, February 5, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, signed by Joint Director, Muhammad Asad Akbar, "The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on Thursday, February 5, 2026 being public holiday on the occasion of ‘Kashmir Day’, as declared by the Government of Pakistan".
Philippines Declare 8 Local Public Holidays Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Philippines Executive Secretary, Ralph Recto, as authorized by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has signed 5 proclamations (proclamations 1049-1050 and 1052-1057) of local non-working public holidays to be observed during the month of February 2026.
Philippines Declare 8 Local Public Holidays Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Philippines Executive Secretary, Ralph Recto, as authorized by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has signed 5 proclamations (proclamations 1049-1050 and 1052-1057) of local non-working public holidays to be observed during the month of February 2026.
Punjab Extends Basant Public Holiday Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Chief Minister of the Government of Pakistan's Province of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has issued a notification that a province-wide public holiday had been declared for Friday and Saturday, February 6 and 7, 2026, on account of the upcoming Basant festival.
Punjab Extends Basant Public Holiday Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Chief Minister of the Government of Pakistan's Province of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has issued a notification that a province-wide public holiday had been declared for Friday and Saturday, February 6 and 7, 2026, on account of the upcoming Basant festival.
Slovenian National Assembly Amends Primorska Holiday Slovenska tiskovna agencija (Ljubljana) The lower house of Slovenia's National Assembly has finally adopted changes to the law on public holidays, whereby the the holiday marking the unification after WWI of the northeastern-most region of Slovenia with the rest of Slovenia is renamed from Return of Primorska to the Motherland Day to Incorporation of Primorska into the Motherland Day.
Slovenian National Assembly Amends Primorska Holiday Slovenska tiskovna agencija (Ljubljana) The lower house of Slovenia's National Assembly has finally adopted changes to the law on public holidays, whereby the the holiday marking the unification after WWI of the northeastern-most region of Slovenia with the rest of Slovenia is renamed from Return of Primorska to the Motherland Day to Incorporation of Primorska into the Motherland Day.
Honduras Declares February 3 Virgin of Suyapa Public Holiday El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Ministry of the Interior, Justice, and Decentralization of Honduras has announced that, as per instructions of the Presidency of the Republic, the Government is granting a half-day public sector holiday, starting at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, on account of the celebration of the Virgin of Suyapa. As per the aforementioned announcement, "In light of the above and given that this is a date of utmost importance for the Catholic faithful, as it commemorates the discovery of the Virgin of Suyapa, it has been decided to grant a half-day holiday starting at noon (12:00 pm) to all officials and employees of the Public Administration, so that they may participate in the activities in honor of this religious festival".
Honduras Declares February 3 Virgin of Suyapa Public Holiday El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Ministry of the Interior, Justice, and Decentralization of Honduras has announced that, as per instructions of the Presidency of the Republic, the Government is granting a half-day public sector holiday, starting at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, on account of the celebration of the Virgin of Suyapa. As per the aforementioned announcement, "In light of the above and given that this is a date of utmost importance for the Catholic faithful, as it commemorates the discovery of the Virgin of Suyapa, it has been decided to grant a half-day holiday starting at noon (12:00 pm) to all officials and employees of the Public Administration, so that they may participate in the activities in honor of this religious festival".
Japanese 2027 Public Holidays Announced Cabinet Office of the Japanese Government (Tokyo) The Japanese Cabinet Office has announced the list of official public holidays in Japan for the upcoming calendar year 2027 (〇令和9年（2027年）の国民の祝日・休日), based on the National Holidays Act (Act No. 178 of 1948), following the release of the calendar guidelines for 2027 (令和7年) by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (に国立天文台). As usual, the salient point of the Observatory's announcement is the date of that year's vernal and autumnal equinoxes public holidays (春分の日 and 秋分の日).
Japanese 2027 Public Holidays Announced Cabinet Office of the Japanese Government (Tokyo) The Japanese Cabinet Office has announced the list of official public holidays in Japan for the upcoming calendar year 2027 (〇令和9年（2027年）の国民の祝日・休日), based on the National Holidays Act (Act No. 178 of 1948), following the release of the calendar guidelines for 2027 (令和7年) by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (に国立天文台). As usual, the salient point of the Observatory's announcement is the date of that year's vernal and autumnal equinoxes public holidays (春分の日 and 秋分の日).
Ogun State Declares February 3 Public Holiday For State's 50th Anniversary Ogun State Government (Abeokuta) The Secretary to the State Government of the Nigerian State of Ogun, Tokunbo Talabi, has announced that the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, had declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as a one-off public holiday to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state.
Ogun State Declares February 3 Public Holiday For State's 50th Anniversary Ogun State Government (Abeokuta) The Secretary to the State Government of the Nigerian State of Ogun, Tokunbo Talabi, has announced that the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, had declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as a one-off public holiday to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state.
Pakistan Declares February 5 Public Holiday Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Federal government of Pakistan has announced that Thursday, February 5, 2026, would be a public holiday in Pakistan on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day. The aforementioned press release from the Cabinet Secretariat was followed by a notification from the Pakistan Stock Exchange that it would remain closed on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Pakistan Declares February 5 Public Holiday Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Federal government of Pakistan has announced that Thursday, February 5, 2026, would be a public holiday in Pakistan on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day. The aforementioned press release from the Cabinet Secretariat was followed by a notification from the Pakistan Stock Exchange that it would remain closed on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Ondo State Declares 2-Day Public Holiday For State's 50th Anniversary Ondo State Government (Akure) The chief press secretary to the Governor of the Nigerian State of Ondo, Ebenezer Adeniyan, has announced that Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa had declared a two-day public holiday for residents of the state, particularly civil servants and students, to enable them to be part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the state.
Ondo State Declares 2-Day Public Holiday For State's 50th Anniversary Ondo State Government (Akure) The chief press secretary to the Governor of the Nigerian State of Ondo, Ebenezer Adeniyan, has announced that Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa had declared a two-day public holiday for residents of the state, particularly civil servants and students, to enable them to be part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the state.
Vanuatu Declares February 3 Public Holiday Government of Vanuatu (Port Vila) The President of Vanuatu, Nikenike Vurobaravu, has issued a gazette notice declaring Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a one-off public holiday in the Province of TorBa, to ensure voters can participate in the election representatives to the TORBA Provincial Government Council (TPGC) being held on that date.
Vanuatu Declares February 3 Public Holiday Government of Vanuatu (Port Vila) The President of Vanuatu, Nikenike Vurobaravu, has issued a gazette notice declaring Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a one-off public holiday in the Province of TorBa, to ensure voters can participate in the election representatives to the TORBA Provincial Government Council (TPGC) being held on that date.
Colombia Considering September 7 Public Holiday Presidencia de la República (Bogota) The City Council of Bogotá, Colombia's capital, is considering the declaration of September 7 as a new annual district public holiday to commemorate Pope Francis' visit to Bogotá in 2017.
Colombia Considering September 7 Public Holiday Presidencia de la República (Bogota) The City Council of Bogotá, Colombia's capital, is considering the declaration of September 7 as a new annual district public holiday to commemorate Pope Francis' visit to Bogotá in 2017.
Punjab Declares February 4 Public Holiday For Shab-e-Barat Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Services and General Administration Department of the Government of Pakistan's Province of Punjab has issued a notification declaring a public holiday across the province on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. According to the aforementioned notification, all government offices under the administrative control of the Punjab government, including autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, government corporations, local councils, and all public and semi-public educational institutions, will remain closed on the specified date.
Punjab Declares February 4 Public Holiday For Shab-e-Barat Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Services and General Administration Department of the Government of Pakistan's Province of Punjab has issued a notification declaring a public holiday across the province on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. According to the aforementioned notification, all government offices under the administrative control of the Punjab government, including autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, government corporations, local councils, and all public and semi-public educational institutions, will remain closed on the specified date.
Maharashtra Extends State Public Holiday Government of Maharashtra (Mumbai) The Government of India's state of Maharashtra has extended the state public holiday of Wednesday, January 28, 2026, for a second day, on Thursday, January 29, 2026, following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, yesterday.
Maharashtra Extends State Public Holiday Government of Maharashtra (Mumbai) The Government of India's state of Maharashtra has extended the state public holiday of Wednesday, January 28, 2026, for a second day, on Thursday, January 29, 2026, following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, yesterday.
NSW Could Extend 2026-2027 ANZAC Day Public Holidays NSW Government (Sydney) The Premier of Australia's State of New South Wales (NSW), Chris Minns, has announced that he is considering adding Anzac Day to the list of NSW public holidays that are granted a day in lieu for when they fall on a weekend. As per the aforementioned announcement, "We're going to have a conversation about it for this year" and "We're underserved when it comes to public holidays; there's a lot more in every other state". However, the Premier stressed that he would only move ahead with the proposal with the blessing of the Returned and Services League (RSL).
NSW Could Extend 2026-2027 ANZAC Day Public Holidays NSW Government (Sydney) The Premier of Australia's State of New South Wales (NSW), Chris Minns, has announced that he is considering adding Anzac Day to the list of NSW public holidays that are granted a day in lieu for when they fall on a weekend. As per the aforementioned announcement, "We're going to have a conversation about it for this year" and "We're underserved when it comes to public holidays; there's a lot more in every other state". However, the Premier stressed that he would only move ahead with the proposal with the blessing of the Returned and Services League (RSL).
Telangana Declares January 30 Public Holiday Government of Telangana (Hyderabad) The Government of India's State of Telangana has declared Friday, January 30, 2026, as a local public holiday in the entire Mulugu district in view of the upcoming Sri Sammakka Saralamma Maha Jathara. As per Mulugu District Collector and Magistrate Divakara T S, the holiday will apply to all State Government offices, educational institutions, and local bodies in the district, except treasuries and establishments covered under the Negotiable Instruments Act, and as a compensation, February 14, 2026 (Second Saturday of the month) will be observed as a working day.
Telangana Declares January 30 Public Holiday Government of Telangana (Hyderabad) The Government of India's State of Telangana has declared Friday, January 30, 2026, as a local public holiday in the entire Mulugu district in view of the upcoming Sri Sammakka Saralamma Maha Jathara. As per Mulugu District Collector and Magistrate Divakara T S, the holiday will apply to all State Government offices, educational institutions, and local bodies in the district, except treasuries and establishments covered under the Negotiable Instruments Act, and as a compensation, February 14, 2026 (Second Saturday of the month) will be observed as a working day.
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