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Philippines Declare June 24 Araw ng Maynila Public Holiday Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Philippines President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has signed Proclamation No.925 declaring Araw ng Maynila on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, as a local public holiday in Manila in celebration of the 454th founding anniversary of the country’s capital ("It is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of Manila be given full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration"). As per Proclamation 924, Tuesday, June 24 is also a local public holiday in Lian, Batangas, but on the occasion of the town’s Sambuhos Festival. Recall that, last year, Proclamation 599 had similarly informed the declaration of Monday, June 24, 2024, a special non-working public holiday in Manila City in celebration of its 453rd founding anniversary.
Philippines Declare June 24 Araw ng Maynila Public Holiday Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Philippines President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has signed Proclamation No.925 declaring Araw ng Maynila on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, as a local public holiday in Manila in celebration of the 454th founding anniversary of the country’s capital ("It is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of Manila be given full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration"). As per Proclamation 924, Tuesday, June 24 is also a local public holiday in Lian, Batangas, but on the occasion of the town’s Sambuhos Festival. Recall that, last year, Proclamation 599 had similarly informed the declaration of Monday, June 24, 2024, a special non-working public holiday in Manila City in celebration of its 453rd founding anniversary.
Latvia Announces 2026 Public Holidays The Welfare Ministry of the Government of Latvia (Riga) The Ministry of Welfare of the government of Latvia has announced a proposal to move 2 working days in 2026 and hence declare Friday, January 2, 2026, and Monday, June 22, 2026, as one-off bridge public holidays. As per the aforementioned announcement, in compensation for these 2 one-off bridge public holidays, Saturday, January 17, and Saturday, June 27, 2026, would be declared as working Saturdays. Recall that, last year, the Latvian Ministry of Welfare had similarly released a draft list of 2025 public holidays in which the working day status of Friday, May 2, and Monday, November 17, was shifted to nearby Saturdays, as has been the practice for over 15 years, with very few exceptions (2011, 2016, and 2022). The government's decision applies to public administration bodies financed from the state budget and their employees, for whom a five-day working week is established from Monday to Friday. For municipal and private enterprises and organizations, the transfer of working days is advisory. The current Lavian Labor Code stipulates that the Cabinet of Ministers must declare such bridge public holidays before July 1st of the preceding year. Recall that a 2020 survey by the Latvian Ministry of the Economy, showed a support of almost 95 percent for the declaration of bridge holidays, compensated by working Saturdays.
Latvia Announces 2026 Public Holidays The Welfare Ministry of the Government of Latvia (Riga) The Ministry of Welfare of the government of Latvia has announced a proposal to move 2 working days in 2026 and hence declare Friday, January 2, 2026, and Monday, June 22, 2026, as one-off bridge public holidays. As per the aforementioned announcement, in compensation for these 2 one-off bridge public holidays, Saturday, January 17, and Saturday, June 27, 2026, would be declared as working Saturdays. Recall that, last year, the Latvian Ministry of Welfare had similarly released a draft list of 2025 public holidays in which the working day status of Friday, May 2, and Monday, November 17, was shifted to nearby Saturdays, as has been the practice for over 15 years, with very few exceptions (2011, 2016, and 2022). The government's decision applies to public administration bodies financed from the state budget and their employees, for whom a five-day working week is established from Monday to Friday. For municipal and private enterprises and organizations, the transfer of working days is advisory. The current Lavian Labor Code stipulates that the Cabinet of Ministers must declare such bridge public holidays before July 1st of the preceding year. Recall that a 2020 survey by the Latvian Ministry of the Economy, showed a support of almost 95 percent for the declaration of bridge holidays, compensated by working Saturdays.
Mongolian Danshig Naadam Festival June 27-29 Montsame Agency (Ulaanbaatar) The Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025 cultural and religious festival of the Mongols, will be celebrated on June 27-29, 2025, at Khui Doloon Khudag on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar City. The Danshig Naadam is not to be confused with the Naadam National Day public holiday that will be held in a month.
Mongolian Danshig Naadam Festival June 27-29 Montsame Agency (Ulaanbaatar) The Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025 cultural and religious festival of the Mongols, will be celebrated on June 27-29, 2025, at Khui Doloon Khudag on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar City. The Danshig Naadam is not to be confused with the Naadam National Day public holiday that will be held in a month.
Madhesh Province June 11 Kabir Das Jayanti Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Ministry of Home, Communications, and Law of the Government of the Madhesh Province of Nepal has issued a press release confirming that tomorrow would be a one-off public holiday in observance of Kabir Das Jayanti. Recall that, early last month, the same Ministry of Home, Communications, and Law had declared Tuesday, May 6, 2025, and Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as public holidays to celebrate Janaki Nawami (Sita Jayanti) and Kabir Das Jayanti, respectively. In early March 2023, the Nepalese federal government cabinet decided that provincial governments could add up to six public holidays a year to the national list of Nepalese public holidays released by the federal government, with the Federal Ministry of Home Affairs deciding the regional public holidays to be observed in the Kathmandu valley.
Madhesh Province June 11 Kabir Das Jayanti Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The Ministry of Home, Communications, and Law of the Government of the Madhesh Province of Nepal has issued a press release confirming that tomorrow would be a one-off public holiday in observance of Kabir Das Jayanti. Recall that, early last month, the same Ministry of Home, Communications, and Law had declared Tuesday, May 6, 2025, and Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as public holidays to celebrate Janaki Nawami (Sita Jayanti) and Kabir Das Jayanti, respectively. In early March 2023, the Nepalese federal government cabinet decided that provincial governments could add up to six public holidays a year to the national list of Nepalese public holidays released by the federal government, with the Federal Ministry of Home Affairs deciding the regional public holidays to be observed in the Kathmandu valley.
South Korea Revises Public Holidays Shop Closures Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) The new South Korean government of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has introduced legislation to reinstate the mandatory closure of large supermarkets on public holidays, which was scaled back or abolished under the previous government. The aforementioned bill is currently under review by a parliamentary subcommittee and is expected to pass the plenary session soon, after which it will be promulgated and implemented.
South Korea Revises Public Holidays Shop Closures Yonhap News Agency (Seoul) The new South Korean government of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has introduced legislation to reinstate the mandatory closure of large supermarkets on public holidays, which was scaled back or abolished under the previous government. The aforementioned bill is currently under review by a parliamentary subcommittee and is expected to pass the plenary session soon, after which it will be promulgated and implemented.
Kenya Rules-Out June 25 Public Holiday Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenyan Government Spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, dismissed the suggestion that the government of President Ruto declare a public holiday on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to commemorate the Gen Z victims of last year’s anti-Finance Bill protests. The proposed June 25 public holiday had been led by a political alliance led by Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i.
Kenya Rules-Out June 25 Public Holiday Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenyan Government Spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, dismissed the suggestion that the government of President Ruto declare a public holiday on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to commemorate the Gen Z victims of last year’s anti-Finance Bill protests. The proposed June 25 public holiday had been led by a political alliance led by Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i.
Philippines House Votes 6-Year Barangay Elections Interval Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (Manila) The Philippines House of Representatives has passed on third and final reading House Bill 11287, which proposes to extend the term of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to six years. The aforementioned bill, which was approved at the committee level, last December, would amend Section 42 of Republic Act No. 7160 to hold the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections by the second Monday of May 2029, instead of in October 2026. Note that a conflicting Senate Bill (SB) 2816, had its third and final reading in January, and would set the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections every 4 years apart, most likely on the last Monday of October, as was the case from 2007 to 2013. Normally, the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections should occur every 3 years, and have usually been accompanied by the declaration of a one-off public holiday. However, over the past decade, these elections have often been rescheduled. The 2018 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections were supposed to be held in late 2016, but were twice postponed, once to 2017 and a second time to 2018. Then in September 2019, three panels of the Philippines Senate approved moving the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections from May 2020 to May 2023. Eventually, the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections were held on October 30, 2023.
Philippines House Votes 6-Year Barangay Elections Interval Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (Manila) The Philippines House of Representatives has passed on third and final reading House Bill 11287, which proposes to extend the term of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to six years. The aforementioned bill, which was approved at the committee level, last December, would amend Section 42 of Republic Act No. 7160 to hold the next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections by the second Monday of May 2029, instead of in October 2026. Note that a conflicting Senate Bill (SB) 2816, had its third and final reading in January, and would set the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections every 4 years apart, most likely on the last Monday of October, as was the case from 2007 to 2013. Normally, the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections should occur every 3 years, and have usually been accompanied by the declaration of a one-off public holiday. However, over the past decade, these elections have often been rescheduled. The 2018 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections were supposed to be held in late 2016, but were twice postponed, once to 2017 and a second time to 2018. Then in September 2019, three panels of the Philippines Senate approved moving the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections from May 2020 to May 2023. Eventually, the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections were held on October 30, 2023.
Western Australia Considering Public Holidays Shake-Up Western Australia Department of Labour Relations and Commerce (Perth) The Premier of the State of Western Australia, Roger Cook, has indicated that WA's public holidays could soon be realigned with those observed on the east coast, potentially as early as next year, and that that review may also introduce an additional public holiday. Mentioned as on the shortlist for date changes are: WA Day, the King's Birthday, and Labour Day. Recall that, last November, Premier Cook, had already indicated that he was open to the idea of moving the Western Australia Day public holiday closer to summer, stating that "I think it makes sense to explore how we might better align the date of the WA Day public holiday, particularly to coincide with our warmer months around summer", and adding that "I am open to reviewing the date of the public holiday in the future, as part of broader reforms that look at maximising any economic benefits". Originally called Foundation Day until 2011, WA Day is observed on the first Monday of winter, and for the past few years, that date has seen heavy rains.
Western Australia Considering Public Holidays Shake-Up Western Australia Department of Labour Relations and Commerce (Perth) The Premier of the State of Western Australia, Roger Cook, has indicated that WA's public holidays could soon be realigned with those observed on the east coast, potentially as early as next year, and that that review may also introduce an additional public holiday. Mentioned as on the shortlist for date changes are: WA Day, the King's Birthday, and Labour Day. Recall that, last November, Premier Cook, had already indicated that he was open to the idea of moving the Western Australia Day public holiday closer to summer, stating that "I think it makes sense to explore how we might better align the date of the WA Day public holiday, particularly to coincide with our warmer months around summer", and adding that "I am open to reviewing the date of the public holiday in the future, as part of broader reforms that look at maximising any economic benefits". Originally called Foundation Day until 2011, WA Day is observed on the first Monday of winter, and for the past few years, that date has seen heavy rains.
Ghana Rules-Out June 9 Public Holiday Ghana Government Portal (Accra) Ghana's Ministry of the Interior has issued a press statement clarifying that Monday, June 9, 2025, was not a public holiday. As per the aforementioned social media statement on X, "Please be informed that tomorrow, Monday, June 9, 2025 is not a public holiday.". Recall that, late last month, Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-mubarak, had issued the press statement Declaration of Friday, 6th June 2025 as a Public Holiday, announcing that "The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 6th June 2025, marks Eid-Ul-Adha, which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country".
Ghana Rules-Out June 9 Public Holiday Ghana Government Portal (Accra) Ghana's Ministry of the Interior has issued a press statement clarifying that Monday, June 9, 2025, was not a public holiday. As per the aforementioned social media statement on X, "Please be informed that tomorrow, Monday, June 9, 2025 is not a public holiday.". Recall that, late last month, Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-mubarak, had issued the press statement Declaration of Friday, 6th June 2025 as a Public Holiday, announcing that "The general public is hereby informed that Friday, 6th June 2025, marks Eid-Ul-Adha, which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country".
Guinea Conakry Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Until June 10 Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Ministère du Travail et de la Fonction Publique has issued a communique declaring Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10, 2025, as public holidays in Guinea Conakry on account of the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), which was observed on Friday, June 6, 2025. As per the aforementioned statement, signed by the Directeur Général de la Fonction Publique, Karamba Guirassy, "A l’occasion de la commémoration de la fête de Tabaski, le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction publique porte à la connaissance des Travailleuses, Travailleurs et Agents des services public, mixte et privé que les journées du lundi 9 juin et mardi 10 juin 2025, sont exceptionnellement déclarées fériées, chômées et payées sur toute l’étendue du Territoire National.".
Guinea Conakry Extends Eid al-Adha Public Holidays Until June 10 Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Ministère du Travail et de la Fonction Publique has issued a communique declaring Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10, 2025, as public holidays in Guinea Conakry on account of the Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), which was observed on Friday, June 6, 2025. As per the aforementioned statement, signed by the Directeur Général de la Fonction Publique, Karamba Guirassy, "A l’occasion de la commémoration de la fête de Tabaski, le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction publique porte à la connaissance des Travailleuses, Travailleurs et Agents des services public, mixte et privé que les journées du lundi 9 juin et mardi 10 juin 2025, sont exceptionnellement déclarées fériées, chômées et payées sur toute l’étendue du Territoire National.".
Nigeria Declares June 12 Democracy Day Public Holiday The Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) Earlier today, the Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of the Interior, Magdalene Ajani has issued a statement, on behalf of the Minister of the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, as a non-working public holiday throughout Nigeria "to honour the 2025 Democracy Day celebration" and "26 years of uninterrupted civil rule". Until 2019, June 12 had often been declared ad hoc by many Nigerian states as a regional state public holiday. But, in June 2018, President Buhari announced that, effective from 2019, Nigerian Democracy Day would be marked every June 12, instead of May 29 which had been declared as a non-working public holiday in Nigeria in preceding years.
Nigeria Declares June 12 Democracy Day Public Holiday The Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) Earlier today, the Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of the Interior, Magdalene Ajani has issued a statement, on behalf of the Minister of the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, that the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, as a non-working public holiday throughout Nigeria "to honour the 2025 Democracy Day celebration" and "26 years of uninterrupted civil rule". Until 2019, June 12 had often been declared ad hoc by many Nigerian states as a regional state public holiday. But, in June 2018, President Buhari announced that, effective from 2019, Nigerian Democracy Day would be marked every June 12, instead of May 29 which had been declared as a non-working public holiday in Nigeria in preceding years.
Solomon Islands Declare June 13 King’s Birthday Public Holiday Solomon Islands Government Communication Unit (Honiara) The Solomon Islands Government House has issued a communique announcing that the public holiday to commemorate the King’s 76th Birthday would be observed on Friday, June 13, 2025. Recall that, last year, the Ministry of Public Service had similarly issued a communique declaring that Friday, June 14, 2024, would be the date of the 2024 King's Birthday, and therefore a public holiday in the Solomon Islands, adding that "all public officers are expected to resume normal duties on Monday, 17th June 2024".
Solomon Islands Declare June 13 King’s Birthday Public Holiday Solomon Islands Government Communication Unit (Honiara) The Solomon Islands Government House has issued a communique announcing that the public holiday to commemorate the King’s 76th Birthday would be observed on Friday, June 13, 2025. Recall that, last year, the Ministry of Public Service had similarly issued a communique declaring that Friday, June 14, 2024, would be the date of the 2024 King's Birthday, and therefore a public holiday in the Solomon Islands, adding that "all public officers are expected to resume normal duties on Monday, 17th June 2024".
Suriname Governing Coalition Rules-Out Restoration Of February 25 Public Holiday Kabinet van de President van de Republiek Suriname (Paramarimbo) Suriname's new governing coalition NPS-NDP has announced that they have no plans to restore the February 25 public holiday canceled by the previous administration. In 2011, the Council of Ministers of Suriname had declared February 25, which had been a public holiday in Suriname from 1981 to 1987, as a public holiday again, beginning in 2011. But, at the beginning of 2020, Suriname's then new Minister of the Interior, Bronto Somohardjo, had personally opined that cancelling the February 25, public holiday might be a good idea. The Council of Ministers' decision to cancel the February 25, Dag van Bevrijding en Vernieuwing was then announced in early February 2021, and on February 21, 2021, Suriname's Minister of the Interior, Bronto Somohardjo, announced that he had signed a decree, published in the Official Gazette no. 26, which mandated that effective from 2021, the February 25, Dag van Bevrijding en Vernieuwing, would no longer be a public holiday in Suriname ("Celebrating a day when democratic principles have been shattered should never be celebrated by a society in which there are different opinions about these events").
Suriname Governing Coalition Rules-Out Restoration Of February 25 Public Holiday Kabinet van de President van de Republiek Suriname (Paramarimbo) Suriname's new governing coalition NPS-NDP has announced that they have no plans to restore the February 25 public holiday canceled by the previous administration. In 2011, the Council of Ministers of Suriname had declared February 25, which had been a public holiday in Suriname from 1981 to 1987, as a public holiday again, beginning in 2011. But, at the beginning of 2020, Suriname's then new Minister of the Interior, Bronto Somohardjo, had personally opined that cancelling the February 25, public holiday might be a good idea. The Council of Ministers' decision to cancel the February 25, Dag van Bevrijding en Vernieuwing was then announced in early February 2021, and on February 21, 2021, Suriname's Minister of the Interior, Bronto Somohardjo, announced that he had signed a decree, published in the Official Gazette no. 26, which mandated that effective from 2021, the February 25, Dag van Bevrijding en Vernieuwing, would no longer be a public holiday in Suriname ("Celebrating a day when democratic principles have been shattered should never be celebrated by a society in which there are different opinions about these events").
Gujarat Declares June 22 Public Holiday Government of Gujarat (Gandhinagar) The government of the Indian State of Gujarat has issued the vide notification Serial Sh.A-7(4)/GSE/Gra.P.Ch/2025/967 declaring Sunday, June 22, 2025, a public holiday on account of that date's State Gram Panchayat elections. The aforementioned notification thus amends the list of 2025 public holidays in the state of Gujarat as published last November in the Government of Gujarat Government vide Notification No.GS/26/ 2024/JSR/ 2024/605/G, signed by Jwalant Trivedi, the additional secretary to government of the General Administration Department of the State of Gujarat.
Gujarat Declares June 22 Public Holiday Government of Gujarat (Gandhinagar) The government of the Indian State of Gujarat has issued the vide notification Serial Sh.A-7(4)/GSE/Gra.P.Ch/2025/967 declaring Sunday, June 22, 2025, a public holiday on account of that date's State Gram Panchayat elections. The aforementioned notification thus amends the list of 2025 public holidays in the state of Gujarat as published last November in the Government of Gujarat Government vide Notification No.GS/26/ 2024/JSR/ 2024/605/G, signed by Jwalant Trivedi, the additional secretary to government of the General Administration Department of the State of Gujarat.
Lakshadweep Changes Date Of Bakrid Public Holiday Lakshadweep Administration (Kavaratti) The Administration of India's Union Territory of Lakshadweep has issued the vide notification F.No.35/02/2018-Genl which declares a change of date for the upcoming Bakrid (aka Id-ul-Zuha or Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday. As per the aforementioned notification, "As per list of holidays notified vide Notification F.No. 35/02/2018-Genl/1638 dated 17th October, 2024, the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) fall on Saturday the 07th June, 2025. It has been brought to notice of this Administration that in Kavaratti Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) will be celebrated on 08th June, 2025. Accordingly, it has been decided to shift the holiday to 08th June, 2025 in place of 07th June, 2025 as notified earlier for the Govt. Offices/Institutions under this Administration, Banks and Court at Kavaratti Island on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid).". The vide notification F.No.35/02/2018-Genl, signed by the Director of General Administration and Protocol, R. Giri Sankar, thus amends last October's Government vide notification F.No.35/02/2018-Genl/1638 containing the official list of 2025 public holidays in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. Recall that, at the end on March, the Administration of the Lakshadweep UT had similarly issued the vide notification F.No. 35/02/2018-Genl which declared a change of date for the then upcoming Id-Ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holiday. The relevant parts of that notification read, "As per declaration of Kazhi Kavaratti as Id-ul-Fitr at Kavaratti on 31 03.2025 (Monday), the Office Memorandum even number dated 30th March, 2025 issued regarding change of dated of holiday on account of Id-ul-Fitr during 2025 for all Govt. Offices/Institutions under this Administration, Banks and Court at Kavaratti Island is hereby cancelled and 31.03.2025 (Monday) is declared as Closed Holiday for all Govt Offices/Institutions under this Administration. Banks and Court at Kavaratti Island on account of ld-ul-Fitr.".
Lakshadweep Changes Date Of Bakrid Public Holiday Lakshadweep Administration (Kavaratti) The Administration of India's Union Territory of Lakshadweep has issued the vide notification F.No.35/02/2018-Genl which declares a change of date for the upcoming Bakrid (aka Id-ul-Zuha or Feast of Sacrifice) public holiday. As per the aforementioned notification, "As per list of holidays notified vide Notification F.No. 35/02/2018-Genl/1638 dated 17th October, 2024, the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) fall on Saturday the 07th June, 2025. It has been brought to notice of this Administration that in Kavaratti Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) will be celebrated on 08th June, 2025. Accordingly, it has been decided to shift the holiday to 08th June, 2025 in place of 07th June, 2025 as notified earlier for the Govt. Offices/Institutions under this Administration, Banks and Court at Kavaratti Island on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid).". The vide notification F.No.35/02/2018-Genl, signed by the Director of General Administration and Protocol, R. Giri Sankar, thus amends last October's Government vide notification F.No.35/02/2018-Genl/1638 containing the official list of 2025 public holidays in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. Recall that, at the end on March, the Administration of the Lakshadweep UT had similarly issued the vide notification F.No. 35/02/2018-Genl which declared a change of date for the then upcoming Id-Ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holiday. The relevant parts of that notification read, "As per declaration of Kazhi Kavaratti as Id-ul-Fitr at Kavaratti on 31 03.2025 (Monday), the Office Memorandum even number dated 30th March, 2025 issued regarding change of dated of holiday on account of Id-ul-Fitr during 2025 for all Govt. Offices/Institutions under this Administration, Banks and Court at Kavaratti Island is hereby cancelled and 31.03.2025 (Monday) is declared as Closed Holiday for all Govt Offices/Institutions under this Administration. Banks and Court at Kavaratti Island on account of ld-ul-Fitr.".
Nepal Declares Eid al-Adha Public Holiday On June 7 Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The spokesperson for Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, Ram Chandra Tiwari, has announced that the government of Nepal had decided to declare the upcoming's Bakar Eid (aka Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice) as a public holiday, to be observed on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Recall that, in last February's list of B.S. 2082 public holidays in Nepal (वि.सं. २०८२ सालको बैंक बिदाको सूची), the 2025 Eid al-Adha was listed a public holiday for Muslims only. On some occasions, such as in 2024, 2022, 2020, and 2019, the Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha public holidays were promoted to fully national public holidays at the last minute. However, Nepal has observed a one-day weekend on Saturdays, for decades, apart for 2 brief intervals, in 2000-2001, and in the spring of 2022, when a two-day weekend was tried briefly.
Nepal Declares Eid al-Adha Public Holiday On June 7 Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) The spokesperson for Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs, Ram Chandra Tiwari, has announced that the government of Nepal had decided to declare the upcoming's Bakar Eid (aka Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice) as a public holiday, to be observed on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Recall that, in last February's list of B.S. 2082 public holidays in Nepal (वि.सं. २०८२ सालको बैंक बिदाको सूची), the 2025 Eid al-Adha was listed a public holiday for Muslims only. On some occasions, such as in 2024, 2022, 2020, and 2019, the Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha public holidays were promoted to fully national public holidays at the last minute. However, Nepal has observed a one-day weekend on Saturdays, for decades, apart for 2 brief intervals, in 2000-2001, and in the spring of 2022, when a two-day weekend was tried briefly.
Queensland Mulls New Queensland Day Public Holiday The Courier-Mail (Brisbane) At the presentation of the 2025 Queensland's best of the best revealed, the Premier of the Australian state of Queensland, David Crisafulli, has refused to rule-out the addition of Queensland Day as a new annual public holiday, with the possible concomitant cancellation of the King's Birthday as a public holiday in Queensland. Recall that, in 2011, the Queensland government had amended the state public holidays law so that, beginning in 2012, the Queen's Birthday non-working public holiday would be moved from the 2nd Monday in June to the 1st Monday in October, while on the same occasion, a one-off public holiday for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee would be observed in June 2012 in Queensland. But, a year later, Queensland Attorney-General, Jarrod Bleijie, announced a further amendment of the Queensland state public holidays legislation which would see the return of the Queen's Birthday public holiday to its pre-2012 date, and a move of the Labor Day public holiday to October, would take effect in 2013.
Queensland Mulls New Queensland Day Public Holiday The Courier-Mail (Brisbane) At the presentation of the 2025 Queensland's best of the best revealed, the Premier of the Australian state of Queensland, David Crisafulli, has refused to rule-out the addition of Queensland Day as a new annual public holiday, with the possible concomitant cancellation of the King's Birthday as a public holiday in Queensland. Recall that, in 2011, the Queensland government had amended the state public holidays law so that, beginning in 2012, the Queen's Birthday non-working public holiday would be moved from the 2nd Monday in June to the 1st Monday in October, while on the same occasion, a one-off public holiday for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee would be observed in June 2012 in Queensland. But, a year later, Queensland Attorney-General, Jarrod Bleijie, announced a further amendment of the Queensland state public holidays legislation which would see the return of the Queen's Birthday public holiday to its pre-2012 date, and a move of the Labor Day public holiday to October, would take effect in 2013.
Tonga Declares October 26 Public Holiday Tonga Ministry of Information and Communications (Nuku'alofa) Tonga's Prime Minister, Aisake Eke, has announced that his government had declared October 26, 2025, as a one-off public holiday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the appearance of a cross at the Free Wesleyan Church in Pangai, Ha‘apai.
Tonga Declares October 26 Public Holiday Tonga Ministry of Information and Communications (Nuku'alofa) Tonga's Prime Minister, Aisake Eke, has announced that his government had declared October 26, 2025, as a one-off public holiday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the appearance of a cross at the Free Wesleyan Church in Pangai, Ha‘apai.
