worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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DR Congo Call To Cancel May 17 FARDC Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The MP of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Kasumbalesa riding in the province of Haut-Katanga, Isaac Tshiswaka Tshilombo, has submitted to the president of the National Assembly a proposed resolution aimed at recommending to the government the abolition of the celebration of May 17 as a paid public holiday in the DRC.
DR Congo Call To Cancel May 17 FARDC Public Holiday Présidence de la République Démocratique du Congo (Kinshasa) The MP of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Kasumbalesa riding in the province of Haut-Katanga, Isaac Tshiswaka Tshilombo, has submitted to the president of the National Assembly a proposed resolution aimed at recommending to the government the abolition of the celebration of May 17 as a paid public holiday in the DRC.
Moldova Public Holiday On June 1st Agentia Informationala de Stat (Moldpres) The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Moldova has announced that June 1st, International Children's Day, is a non-working public holiday, according to the provisions of the Labor Code.
Moldova Public Holiday On June 1st Agentia Informationala de Stat (Moldpres) The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Moldova has announced that June 1st, International Children's Day, is a non-working public holiday, according to the provisions of the Labor Code.
Navarra 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Boletín Oficial de Navarra (BON) The Director General of Social Economy and Labor of Spain's Autonomous Región of Navarra, Ignacio Mendioroz Casallo, has gazetted the calendario laboral which lists the dates of the non-working public holidays in Spain's Autonomous Region of Navarra for the calendar year 2027, in the Resolución 232/2026, de 13 de mayo, del director general de Economía Social y Trabajo por la que se establece el calendario oficial de fiestas laborales para el año 2027 con carácter retribuido y no recuperable en el ámbito de la Comunidad Foral de Navarra (BON de 28 de mayo de 2026). As per the aforementioned resolution, in 2027, Navarra will observe regional public holidays on March 19 (San José), Easter Monday (Lunes de Pascua), and December 3 (festividad de San Francisco Javier, día de Navarra).
Navarra 2027 Public Holidays Gazetted Boletín Oficial de Navarra (BON) The Director General of Social Economy and Labor of Spain's Autonomous Región of Navarra, Ignacio Mendioroz Casallo, has gazetted the calendario laboral which lists the dates of the non-working public holidays in Spain's Autonomous Region of Navarra for the calendar year 2027, in the Resolución 232/2026, de 13 de mayo, del director general de Economía Social y Trabajo por la que se establece el calendario oficial de fiestas laborales para el año 2027 con carácter retribuido y no recuperable en el ámbito de la Comunidad Foral de Navarra (BON de 28 de mayo de 2026). As per the aforementioned resolution, in 2027, Navarra will observe regional public holidays on March 19 (San José), Easter Monday (Lunes de Pascua), and December 3 (festividad de San Francisco Javier, día de Navarra).
South Africa Promised World Cup Public Holiday South African Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has promised a national public holiday if Bafana Bafana, South Africa's national football team, wins the upcoming FIFA World Cup. As per the President's announcement, "I will be there when you lift the trophy on July 19, and I will gladly declare it a public holiday". Bookmakers have the odds of South Africa winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup at 1000 to 1.
South Africa Promised World Cup Public Holiday South African Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has promised a national public holiday if Bafana Bafana, South Africa's national football team, wins the upcoming FIFA World Cup. As per the President's announcement, "I will be there when you lift the trophy on July 19, and I will gladly declare it a public holiday". Bookmakers have the odds of South Africa winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup at 1000 to 1.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Move Id-ul-Zuha Public Holiday Office of the Labour Commissioner of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory (Port Blair) The Government of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India has announced that the May 27, 2026, public holiday announced earlier for the upcoming Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) had now been shifted to Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Move Id-ul-Zuha Public Holiday Office of the Labour Commissioner of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory (Port Blair) The Government of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India has announced that the May 27, 2026, public holiday announced earlier for the upcoming Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) had now been shifted to Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Burkina Faso Declares May 27 Tabaski Public Holiday Ministère du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (Ouagadougou) The Minister Of The People's Servants of Burkina Faso, Suanyaba Rodrigue Oboulbiga, has issued the communiqué No.2026-000006/MSP/SG declaring Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as public holiday in Burkina Faso on account of the upcoming Tabaski (Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned communique, "Workers and employers in the public and private sectors are hereby informed that, in accordance with the communiqué of the Federation of Islamic Associations of Burkina Faso (FAIB) of May 17, 2026, which sets Wednesday, May 27, 2026 as the day of the Eid al-Adha or Tabaski festival, and in accordance with Article 2 of Law No. 01-2026/ALT of January 9, 2026, establishing paid holidays and days of commemoration and reflection in Burkina Faso, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 is declared a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
Burkina Faso Declares May 27 Tabaski Public Holiday Ministère du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (Ouagadougou) The Minister Of The People's Servants of Burkina Faso, Suanyaba Rodrigue Oboulbiga, has issued the communiqué No.2026-000006/MSP/SG declaring Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as public holiday in Burkina Faso on account of the upcoming Tabaski (Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned communique, "Workers and employers in the public and private sectors are hereby informed that, in accordance with the communiqué of the Federation of Islamic Associations of Burkina Faso (FAIB) of May 17, 2026, which sets Wednesday, May 27, 2026 as the day of the Eid al-Adha or Tabaski festival, and in accordance with Article 2 of Law No. 01-2026/ALT of January 9, 2026, establishing paid holidays and days of commemoration and reflection in Burkina Faso, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 is declared a paid holiday throughout the national territory.".
Chandigarh Moves Bakrid Public Holiday Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) Earlier today, the Home Secretary of the Government of India's Union Territory of Chandigarh, Diprava Lakra, issued a vide notification revising the date earlier announced for the upcoming Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned notification, "In partial modification of this Administration’s Notification No. 6/1/1-IH(I)-2025/17488-95, dated 30.12.2025 regarding declaring of Public Holidays in the Union Territory of Chandigarh during the calendar year 2026, the 28th May, 2026 (Thursday) will now be observed as Public Holiday in all the Government Offices/Boards/ Corporations/ Institutions including Industrial Establishments under the Chandigarh Administration and also within the meaning of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) instead of Public Holiday already declared on 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday)".
Chandigarh Moves Bakrid Public Holiday Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) Earlier today, the Home Secretary of the Government of India's Union Territory of Chandigarh, Diprava Lakra, issued a vide notification revising the date earlier announced for the upcoming Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned notification, "In partial modification of this Administration’s Notification No. 6/1/1-IH(I)-2025/17488-95, dated 30.12.2025 regarding declaring of Public Holidays in the Union Territory of Chandigarh during the calendar year 2026, the 28th May, 2026 (Thursday) will now be observed as Public Holiday in all the Government Offices/Boards/ Corporations/ Institutions including Industrial Establishments under the Chandigarh Administration and also within the meaning of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) instead of Public Holiday already declared on 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday)".
Delhi NCT Moves Id Ul Zuha Public Holiday Government of Delhi NCT (New Delhi) The Lieutenant Governor of India's Delhi NCT (National Capital Territory), has issued 2 vide notifications amending the previously-announced date of the upcoming Id Ul Zuha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday. As per the vide notification No. 53/849/GAD/CN/ 2026/3175-3218, "In partial modification of this Department’s Notification No. F. 53/812/GAD/CN/2025/ 4540-4576 dated 04.12.2025. the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare that the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), earlier declared on 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday), shall now be observed on 28th May, 2026 (Thursday) in all Government Offices, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi". For its part, the vide notification No. 53/849/GAD/CN/ 2026/3219-3262 reads as follows, "In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881), read with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs’ Notification No. U-11030/2/73-UTL dated 28.06.1973, and in partial modification of this Department's Notification No. F. 53/812/GAD/CN/2025/4503-4539 dated 04.12.2025, the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare that the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), earlier declared on 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday), shall now be observed on 28th May, 2026 (Thursday)".
Delhi NCT Moves Id Ul Zuha Public Holiday Government of Delhi NCT (New Delhi) The Lieutenant Governor of India's Delhi NCT (National Capital Territory), has issued 2 vide notifications amending the previously-announced date of the upcoming Id Ul Zuha (Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday. As per the vide notification No. 53/849/GAD/CN/ 2026/3175-3218, "In partial modification of this Department’s Notification No. F. 53/812/GAD/CN/2025/ 4540-4576 dated 04.12.2025. the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare that the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), earlier declared on 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday), shall now be observed on 28th May, 2026 (Thursday) in all Government Offices, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi". For its part, the vide notification No. 53/849/GAD/CN/ 2026/3219-3262 reads as follows, "In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881), read with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs’ Notification No. U-11030/2/73-UTL dated 28.06.1973, and in partial modification of this Department's Notification No. F. 53/812/GAD/CN/2025/4503-4539 dated 04.12.2025, the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare that the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), earlier declared on 27th May, 2026 (Wednesday), shall now be observed on 28th May, 2026 (Thursday)".
Guinea Conakry Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Protection, Mory Condé, has issued a communique declaring Wednesday and Thursday, May 27 and 28, 2026, as "public holidays, days off and paid" in Guinea Conakry on account of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
Guinea Conakry Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Protection, Mory Condé, has issued a communique declaring Wednesday and Thursday, May 27 and 28, 2026, as "public holidays, days off and paid" in Guinea Conakry on account of the upcoming Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
Mauritania Extends Aïd al-Adha Public Holiday Journal Officiel de la République Islamique de Mauritanie (Noakchott) Maurtitania's Presidency of the Republic has announced that Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May 2026, the days following Eid al-Adha of the year 1447 of the Hijra, would be compensatory public holidays with paid leave throughout the national territory.
Mauritania Extends Aïd al-Adha Public Holiday Journal Officiel de la République Islamique de Mauritanie (Noakchott) Maurtitania's Presidency of the Republic has announced that Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May 2026, the days following Eid al-Adha of the year 1447 of the Hijra, would be compensatory public holidays with paid leave throughout the national territory.
Philippines House Passes Electoral Public Holidays Bill Philippine Information Agency (Manila) The Philippines House of Representatives has approved HB No. 8392, declaring national election day a regular non-working holiday, on third and final reading. HB No. 8392 amends the Administrative Code to add "National Election Day" to the list of regular holidays, replacing the current classification as a special non-working holiday. The Bill states that "every national election shall be a regular non-working holiday to incentivize the electorate who exercise their democratic right of suffrage" and defines national elections to include plebiscites, referenda, people’s initiatives, recall elections, special elections, other processes of voting of a similar nature which are national in scope.
Philippines House Passes Electoral Public Holidays Bill Philippine Information Agency (Manila) The Philippines House of Representatives has approved HB No. 8392, declaring national election day a regular non-working holiday, on third and final reading. HB No. 8392 amends the Administrative Code to add "National Election Day" to the list of regular holidays, replacing the current classification as a special non-working holiday. The Bill states that "every national election shall be a regular non-working holiday to incentivize the electorate who exercise their democratic right of suffrage" and defines national elections to include plebiscites, referenda, people’s initiatives, recall elections, special elections, other processes of voting of a similar nature which are national in scope.
Sierra Leone Declares Eid-Ul-Adha Public Holiday State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) Earlier today, the Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, Tower Hill, announced that Wednesday, May 27, 2026, had been declared as a public holiday in Sierra Leone to mark Eid-Ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned public notice, "The General Public is hereby informed that the Feast of Eid-Ul-Adha will be observed on Wednesday 27th May 2026. Accordingly, Wednesday 27th May 2026 will be a public holiday nationwide.".
Sierra Leone Declares Eid-Ul-Adha Public Holiday State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) Earlier today, the Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, Tower Hill, announced that Wednesday, May 27, 2026, had been declared as a public holiday in Sierra Leone to mark Eid-Ul-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned public notice, "The General Public is hereby informed that the Feast of Eid-Ul-Adha will be observed on Wednesday 27th May 2026. Accordingly, Wednesday 27th May 2026 will be a public holiday nationwide.".
Togo Declares May 27 Public Holiday For Eid al-Adha Primature du Togo (Lome) Togo's Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Dialogue has issued a press release informing all workers and employers that Wednesday, May 27, 2026 will be a public holiday, a day off work and paid throughout the entire national territory, on account of the upcoming Tabaski (Feast of Sacrifice).
Togo Declares May 27 Public Holiday For Eid al-Adha Primature du Togo (Lome) Togo's Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Dialogue has issued a press release informing all workers and employers that Wednesday, May 27, 2026 will be a public holiday, a day off work and paid throughout the entire national territory, on account of the upcoming Tabaski (Feast of Sacrifice).
Uganda Eid al-Adha Public Holiday May 27 Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The Media Centre executive director at the Ministry of Public Service of Uganda, Alan Kasujja, has announced that the Government of Uganda had officially declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a public holiday in observance of Eid Al-Adhuha (the feast of Sacrifice).
Uganda Eid al-Adha Public Holiday May 27 Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda (Kampala) The Media Centre executive director at the Ministry of Public Service of Uganda, Alan Kasujja, has announced that the Government of Uganda had officially declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a public holiday in observance of Eid Al-Adhuha (the feast of Sacrifice).
Uttarakhand Moves Eid-ul-Zuha Public Holiday Government of Uttarakhand (Dehradun) The State Secretary of India's State Uttarakhand, Rajendra Kumar, has issued a notification revising its public holiday schedule for the upcoming festival of Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned notification, finalized earlier today following standard administrative reviews tied to regional moon-sighting observations, Thursday, May 28, 2026, has been declared a public holiday across the state, shifting from the previously scheduled date of Wednesday, May 27.
Uttarakhand Moves Eid-ul-Zuha Public Holiday Government of Uttarakhand (Dehradun) The State Secretary of India's State Uttarakhand, Rajendra Kumar, has issued a notification revising its public holiday schedule for the upcoming festival of Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid or Feast of Sacrifice). As per the aforementioned notification, finalized earlier today following standard administrative reviews tied to regional moon-sighting observations, Thursday, May 28, 2026, has been declared a public holiday across the state, shifting from the previously scheduled date of Wednesday, May 27.
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