worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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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".
Eswatini Announces Umhlanga 2026 Public Holiday Government of Eswatini Ministry of Home Affairs (Mbabane) Eswatini's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Phila Buthelezi, representing the Minister of Home Affairs, Princess Lindiwe, has announced that Monday, August 31, 2026, had been declared a public holiday to allow the nation to observe the annual Umhlanga Reed Dance ceremony at Ludzidzini Royal Residence.
Eswatini Announces Umhlanga 2026 Public Holiday Government of Eswatini Ministry of Home Affairs (Mbabane) Eswatini's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Phila Buthelezi, representing the Minister of Home Affairs, Princess Lindiwe, has announced that Monday, August 31, 2026, had been declared a public holiday to allow the nation to observe the annual Umhlanga Reed Dance ceremony at Ludzidzini Royal Residence.
South Korean December 3 Public Holiday Update Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) South Korean President, Lee Jae Myung, speaking at a the launch of a new presidential committee tasked with honoring people who contributed to protecting the Constitution and democracy during the martial law imposition of December 3, 2024, re-iterated his pledge to designate December 3, the day the emergency martial law was declared, as a new annual public holiday called National Sovereignty Day.
South Korean December 3 Public Holiday Update Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) South Korean President, Lee Jae Myung, speaking at a the launch of a new presidential committee tasked with honoring people who contributed to protecting the Constitution and democracy during the martial law imposition of December 3, 2024, re-iterated his pledge to designate December 3, the day the emergency martial law was declared, as a new annual public holiday called National Sovereignty Day.
Argentina Considering July 20 or 21 Public Holiday Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires) The Government of Javier Milei, the President of Argentina, is reported to be considering declaring a public holiday or a non-working day for this Monday, June 20, or Tuesday, June 21, in order to welcome the Argentine national team after the World Cup final in the United States. According to a high-ranking cabinet source, "It's practically a done deal, even if they lose. They're deciding which of the two options they'll take".
Argentina Considering July 20 or 21 Public Holiday Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires) The Government of Javier Milei, the President of Argentina, is reported to be considering declaring a public holiday or a non-working day for this Monday, June 20, or Tuesday, June 21, in order to welcome the Argentine national team after the World Cup final in the United States. According to a high-ranking cabinet source, "It's practically a done deal, even if they lose. They're deciding which of the two options they'll take".
Cochabamba Declares August 14 Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) The Ministry of Labor of Bolivia's Department of Cochabamba is set to approve the declaration of Friday, August 14, 2026, as a one-off departmental public holiday for the Festival of the Virgin of Urkupiña in honor of the Patron Saint of National Integration.
Cochabamba Declares August 14 Public Holiday Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz) The Ministry of Labor of Bolivia's Department of Cochabamba is set to approve the declaration of Friday, August 14, 2026, as a one-off departmental public holiday for the Festival of the Virgin of Urkupiña in honor of the Patron Saint of National Integration.
India Releases 2027 Central Government Public Holidays The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (New Delhi) India's Central Government's Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, has released the Department of Personnel and Training’s Office Memorandum No. F.No.12/2/2023-JCA, dated July 16, 2026 by the Personnel Policy Section of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi, and signed by Director Amit Pankaj. As per the aforementioned memorandum, no substitute holiday will be granted if a notified holiday falls on a weekly off or another holiday, or where multiple festivals coincide on the same day.
India Releases 2027 Central Government Public Holidays The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (New Delhi) India's Central Government's Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, has released the Department of Personnel and Training’s Office Memorandum No. F.No.12/2/2023-JCA, dated July 16, 2026 by the Personnel Policy Section of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi, and signed by Director Amit Pankaj. As per the aforementioned memorandum, no substitute holiday will be granted if a notified holiday falls on a weekly off or another holiday, or where multiple festivals coincide on the same day.
Karnali Province Declares July 17 Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Province Secretary of the Government of Nepal's Karnali Province, Laxmi Kumar BK, has announced that the Council of Ministers, on Chaitra 24, had declared a public holiday on Friday, July 17, 2026, in observance of Shawan Sankranti (the first day of the month of Shawan) as well as the Deuda festival.
Karnali Province Declares July 17 Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Province Secretary of the Government of Nepal's Karnali Province, Laxmi Kumar BK, has announced that the Council of Ministers, on Chaitra 24, had declared a public holiday on Friday, July 17, 2026, in observance of Shawan Sankranti (the first day of the month of Shawan) as well as the Deuda festival.
Cantabria 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Consejería de Economía y Hacienda del Gobierno de Cantabria (Santander) The consejero de Industria, Empleo, Innovación y Comercio of Spain's region of Cantabria, Eduardo Arasti Barca, has signed a gazetted entry in the BOC de 15 de julio de 2026 which officializes its previously-released annual list of 2027 annual non-working public holidays (calendario laboral) in Spain's Autonomous Region of Cantabria. As per the aforementioned Orden IND/29/2026, de 6 de julio, por la que se establece el calendario de fiestas laborales para el año 2027 en el ámbito de la Comunidad Autónoma de Cantabria, the 2 regional public holidays chosen by the government of Cantabria in 2027 are July 28 (Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria) and September 15 (Festividad de la Bien Aparecida).
Cantabria 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Consejería de Economía y Hacienda del Gobierno de Cantabria (Santander) The consejero de Industria, Empleo, Innovación y Comercio of Spain's region of Cantabria, Eduardo Arasti Barca, has signed a gazetted entry in the BOC de 15 de julio de 2026 which officializes its previously-released annual list of 2027 annual non-working public holidays (calendario laboral) in Spain's Autonomous Region of Cantabria. As per the aforementioned Orden IND/29/2026, de 6 de julio, por la que se establece el calendario de fiestas laborales para el año 2027 en el ámbito de la Comunidad Autónoma de Cantabria, the 2 regional public holidays chosen by the government of Cantabria in 2027 are July 28 (Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria) and September 15 (Festividad de la Bien Aparecida).
Guam Extends Liberation Day Public Holiday The Government of Guam (Chamorro) The Governor of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero, has issued Executive Order No.2026-05 declaring Monday, July 20, 2026, a Government of Guam public sector holiday ahead of the island’s 82nd Liberation Day celebration. As per the aforementioned order, "Declaring the day preceding Liberation Day as a Government of Guam holiday will provide the people of Guam with additional time to commemorate the liberation of our island, reflect upon the sacrifices for the freedom of our community, and celebrate the resilience and unity demonstrated by our people through hardships caused by war and natural disasters.".
Guam Extends Liberation Day Public Holiday The Government of Guam (Chamorro) The Governor of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero, has issued Executive Order No.2026-05 declaring Monday, July 20, 2026, a Government of Guam public sector holiday ahead of the island’s 82nd Liberation Day celebration. As per the aforementioned order, "Declaring the day preceding Liberation Day as a Government of Guam holiday will provide the people of Guam with additional time to commemorate the liberation of our island, reflect upon the sacrifices for the freedom of our community, and celebrate the resilience and unity demonstrated by our people through hardships caused by war and natural disasters.".
Senegal 2026 Magal Public Holiday August 2nd Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar) The Senegalese Lunar Crescent Observation Commission has announced that it had sighted the crescent moon earlier tonight, thus marking the beginning of the month of Safar, and consequently that The Grand Magal of Touba would be celebrated on Sunday, August 2, 2026, corresponding to the 18th of Safar 1448 AH.
Senegal 2026 Magal Public Holiday August 2nd Site Officiel du Gouvernement du Sénégal (Dakar) The Senegalese Lunar Crescent Observation Commission has announced that it had sighted the crescent moon earlier tonight, thus marking the beginning of the month of Safar, and consequently that The Grand Magal of Touba would be celebrated on Sunday, August 2, 2026, corresponding to the 18th of Safar 1448 AH.
Argentina Rules-Out July 15 Public Holiday Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires) The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has ruled-out the declaration of a half-day public sector holiday on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for the 2026 World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England, as had been requested by the State Workers Association (ATE).
Argentina Rules-Out July 15 Public Holiday Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (Buenos Aires) The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has ruled-out the declaration of a half-day public sector holiday on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for the 2026 World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England, as had been requested by the State Workers Association (ATE).
Bolivia's Final Decision On July 17 Public Holiday Agencia Boliviana de Información (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has issued the Comunicado DGTHSO-0033/2026 addressing the possibility of of declaring Friday, July 17, 2026, a one-off bridge public holiday to extend the annual July 16 departmental public holiday. As per the aforementioned communiqué, "The Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security, through the General Directorate of Labor, Occupational Health, and Safety, hereby informs the public that—in observance of the 217th Anniversary of the Libertarian Cry of the Department of La Paz (originally dated July 16, 1809) and in compliance with Supreme Decree No. 2750 of May 1, 2016, as amended by Supreme Decree No. 5019 of September 13, 2023—Thursday, July 16, 2026, is designated as a departmental public holiday. Consequently, work activities in both the public and private sectors throughout the Department of La Paz are suspended to mark this anniversary.".
Bolivia's Final Decision On July 17 Public Holiday Agencia Boliviana de Información (La Paz) Bolivia's Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has issued the Comunicado DGTHSO-0033/2026 addressing the possibility of of declaring Friday, July 17, 2026, a one-off bridge public holiday to extend the annual July 16 departmental public holiday. As per the aforementioned communiqué, "The Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security, through the General Directorate of Labor, Occupational Health, and Safety, hereby informs the public that—in observance of the 217th Anniversary of the Libertarian Cry of the Department of La Paz (originally dated July 16, 1809) and in compliance with Supreme Decree No. 2750 of May 1, 2016, as amended by Supreme Decree No. 5019 of September 13, 2023—Thursday, July 16, 2026, is designated as a departmental public holiday. Consequently, work activities in both the public and private sectors throughout the Department of La Paz are suspended to mark this anniversary.".
Egypt Declares July 23 Public Sector Holiday Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has issued a decree declaring Thursday, July 23, 2026, as a paid public sector holiday in observance of the anniversary of the 23 July Revolution. As per the aforementioned decree, this public holiday applies to "employees working in ministries, government departments, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies and public business sector companies".
Egypt Declares July 23 Public Sector Holiday Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has issued a decree declaring Thursday, July 23, 2026, as a paid public sector holiday in observance of the anniversary of the 23 July Revolution. As per the aforementioned decree, this public holiday applies to "employees working in ministries, government departments, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies and public business sector companies".
Nicaraguan Revolution Anniversary Public Holidays July 19-20 Ministerio del Trabajo de Nicaragua (MITRAB) Nicaragua's co-president, Rosario Murillo, has announced that Monday, July 20, 2026, will be a national public holiday in lieu of Sunday, July 19, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, "Today we learned of the statement from the Ministry of Labor (MITRAB) that declares, decrees Monday the 20th as a replacement for the 19th, which is a national holiday, which falls on a Sunday and will also be a holiday, and we will all return to our work on Tuesday, July 21st".
Nicaraguan Revolution Anniversary Public Holidays July 19-20 Ministerio del Trabajo de Nicaragua (MITRAB) Nicaragua's co-president, Rosario Murillo, has announced that Monday, July 20, 2026, will be a national public holiday in lieu of Sunday, July 19, 2026. As per the aforementioned announcement, "Today we learned of the statement from the Ministry of Labor (MITRAB) that declares, decrees Monday the 20th as a replacement for the 19th, which is a national holiday, which falls on a Sunday and will also be a holiday, and we will all return to our work on Tuesday, July 21st".
Ukraine Extends Public Holidays Cancellation Until October 31 Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Kiev) Martial law in the Ukraine has been extended for another 90 days until October 31, 2026, by Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada (unicameral parliament), as per the Law № 2136-IX of March 15, 2022 On the Organization of Labor Relations under Martial Law (Про організацію трудових відносин в умовах воєнного стану). The vote to extend martial law was supported by 313 of the Verkhovna Rada lawmakers.
Ukraine Extends Public Holidays Cancellation Until October 31 Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Kiev) Martial law in the Ukraine has been extended for another 90 days until October 31, 2026, by Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada (unicameral parliament), as per the Law № 2136-IX of March 15, 2022 On the Organization of Labor Relations under Martial Law (Про організацію трудових відносин в умовах воєнного стану). The vote to extend martial law was supported by 313 of the Verkhovna Rada lawmakers.
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