Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Benin
- Benin
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Benin Traditional Religions Day To Last A Week
Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou)
The Government of Benin has announced that the upcoming 2027 Vodun Days (Traditional Religions Days) had been extended to last from January 2 to 9, 2027.
Benin's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Adidjatou A. Mathys, did however stress that the number of non-working public holidays for the Vodun Days 2027 would remain as set "in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 2024-32 of 02 September 2024 establishing the annual festival of traditional religions in the Republic of Benin".
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Benin Traditional Religions Day To Last A Week
Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou)
The Government of Benin has announced that the upcoming 2027 Vodun Days (Traditional Religions Days) had been extended to last from January 2 to 9, 2027.
Benin's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Adidjatou A. Mathys, did however stress that the number of non-working public holidays for the Vodun Days 2027 would remain as set "in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 2024-32 of 02 September 2024 establishing the annual festival of traditional religions in the Republic of Benin".
- Vietnam
- Vietnam
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Vietnam Proposes Extending Upsoming Public Holidays
Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
The Ministry of Interior of Vietnam has proposed extending the upcoming (and yet to be officialized) Culture Day public holiday with the declaration of Monday, November 23, 2026, as a bridge public holiday.
The Ministry also proposed 2 arrangements for the upcoming 2027 Tet (Lunar New Year) public holidays, one lasting from February 4-10 (7 days) and another lasting from February 5-14 (10 days).
The Ministry has asked for feedback from 13 agencies by August 10, 2026.
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Vietnam Proposes Extending Upsoming Public Holidays
Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
The Ministry of Interior of Vietnam has proposed extending the upcoming (and yet to be officialized) Culture Day public holiday with the declaration of Monday, November 23, 2026, as a bridge public holiday.
The Ministry also proposed 2 arrangements for the upcoming 2027 Tet (Lunar New Year) public holidays, one lasting from February 4-10 (7 days) and another lasting from February 5-14 (10 days).
The Ministry has asked for feedback from 13 agencies by August 10, 2026.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Chhattisgarh (CG)
- Chhattisgarh (CG)
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Chhattisgarh To Observe Guru Ravidas Jayanti Public Holiday Annually
Government of Chhattisgarh (Raipur)
The Chief Minister of the Government of India's state of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, has announced that Sant Guru Ravidas Jayanti would be observed as an annual public holiday in Chhattisgarh from 2027 onward.
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Chhattisgarh To Observe Guru Ravidas Jayanti Public Holiday Annually
Government of Chhattisgarh (Raipur)
The Chief Minister of the Government of India's state of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, has announced that Sant Guru Ravidas Jayanti would be observed as an annual public holiday in Chhattisgarh from 2027 onward.
- Oman
- Oman
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Oman Declares Prophet’s Birthday Public Holiday On August 27
Oman News Agency (Muscat)
Oman's Ministry of Labour has announced that a public holiday was declared for Thursday, August 27, 2026, by Council of Ministers, on account of the upcoming annual public holiday for the Prophet’s Birthday.
As per the Ministry of Labour's announcement, this advance notice enables state apparatus units and private institutions to organize work schedules better and reduces clashes with local or international events.
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Oman Declares Prophet’s Birthday Public Holiday On August 27
Oman News Agency (Muscat)
Oman's Ministry of Labour has announced that a public holiday was declared for Thursday, August 27, 2026, by Council of Ministers, on account of the upcoming annual public holiday for the Prophet’s Birthday.
As per the Ministry of Labour's announcement, this advance notice enables state apparatus units and private institutions to organize work schedules better and reduces clashes with local or international events.
- Rwanda
- Rwanda
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Rwanda Declares August 7 Public Holiday
Rwanda Bureau Of Information and Broadcasting (ORINFOR)
Rwanda's Ministry of Public Service and Labour has announced that Friday, August 7, 2026, would be a public holiday to mark Umuganura Day (National Harvest and Thanksgiving Day), and that that public holiday is to covers workers in both public and private sectors across the country.
As per the official announcement, "The Ministry of Public Service and Labour informs all employers and employees in both public and private sectors that Friday, August 7, 2026, will be a public holiday in celebration of Umuganura Day".
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Rwanda Declares August 7 Public Holiday
Rwanda Bureau Of Information and Broadcasting (ORINFOR)
Rwanda's Ministry of Public Service and Labour has announced that Friday, August 7, 2026, would be a public holiday to mark Umuganura Day (National Harvest and Thanksgiving Day), and that that public holiday is to covers workers in both public and private sectors across the country.
As per the official announcement, "The Ministry of Public Service and Labour informs all employers and employees in both public and private sectors that Friday, August 7, 2026, will be a public holiday in celebration of Umuganura Day".
Monday, August 3, 2026
- Bangladesh
- Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Declares August 5 Public Holiday
Ministry of Public Administration, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (Dhaka)
Bangladesh's Ministry of Public Administration has announced a nationwide public holiday on August 5 to mark July Mass Uprising Day, to apply to government, semi-government and autonomous institutions.
As for private sector banks, financial institutions, garment factories and other commercial establishments whether they remain closed on August 5 will be decided by the respective institutions in line with government directives and their own policies.
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Bangladesh Declares August 5 Public Holiday
Ministry of Public Administration, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (Dhaka)
Bangladesh's Ministry of Public Administration has announced a nationwide public holiday on August 5 to mark July Mass Uprising Day, to apply to government, semi-government and autonomous institutions.
As for private sector banks, financial institutions, garment factories and other commercial establishments whether they remain closed on August 5 will be decided by the respective institutions in line with government directives and their own policies.
- Vietnam
- Vietnam
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Vietnam Considers Announcing Public Holidays By September 30th
Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
The Ministry of Interior of Vietnam has included in the latest draft of the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Labor Code, provisions that would mandate the determination of the annual Binh Ngo Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays before September of the previous year.
The draft law is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval at the October 2026 session, and will take effect from March 1, 2027.
Currently, Vietnam's Prime Minister decides on the specific dates for the Lunar New Year and National Day public holidays only.
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Vietnam Considers Announcing Public Holidays By September 30th
Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Hanoi)
The Ministry of Interior of Vietnam has included in the latest draft of the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Labor Code, provisions that would mandate the determination of the annual Binh Ngo Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays before September of the previous year.
The draft law is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval at the October 2026 session, and will take effect from March 1, 2027.
Currently, Vietnam's Prime Minister decides on the specific dates for the Lunar New Year and National Day public holidays only.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Negeri Sembilan (NSN)
- Negeri Sembilan (NSN)
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Negeri Sembilan Declares August 3rd Public Holiday
Bernama News Agency (Seremban)
The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Malaysia's state of Negeri Sembilan has given his consent to the State government declaring Monday, August 3, 2026, as a special public holiday following the conclusion of the state’s 16th election.
As per the statement of the newly sworn-in Menteri Besar Datuk, Ismail Lasim, "His Royal Highness has also graciously consented for me to announce this special holiday. Many people are still exhausted, so tomorrow provides an opportunity for everyone to take a break.".
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Negeri Sembilan Declares August 3rd Public Holiday
Bernama News Agency (Seremban)
The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Malaysia's state of Negeri Sembilan has given his consent to the State government declaring Monday, August 3, 2026, as a special public holiday following the conclusion of the state’s 16th election.
As per the statement of the newly sworn-in Menteri Besar Datuk, Ismail Lasim, "His Royal Highness has also graciously consented for me to announce this special holiday. Many people are still exhausted, so tomorrow provides an opportunity for everyone to take a break.".
- Nepal
- Nepal
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Annapurna Nirmal Purja Public Holiday August 3rd
Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu)
The Annapurna Rural Municipality in the Myagdi District of the Gandaki Province of Nepal has declared a public holiday on Monday, August 3, 2026, in mourning of the death of world-record holding mountaineer Nirmal Purja.
As per the notice issued by the Rural Municipality Chairman, Bharatkumar Pun, the public holiday will apply to all offices, wards, health institutions, and schools, except for essential services.
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Annapurna Nirmal Purja Public Holiday August 3rd
Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu)
The Annapurna Rural Municipality in the Myagdi District of the Gandaki Province of Nepal has declared a public holiday on Monday, August 3, 2026, in mourning of the death of world-record holding mountaineer Nirmal Purja.
As per the notice issued by the Rural Municipality Chairman, Bharatkumar Pun, the public holiday will apply to all offices, wards, health institutions, and schools, except for essential services.
- Zimbabwe
- Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe Push For Mzilikazi Day Public Holiday
The Herald (Harare)
Organisers of Zimbabwe's annual King Mzilikazi Day commemorations have renewed their call for the event to be declared a national public holiday, arguing that the celebrations have outgrown their regional cultural roots to become an international heritage festival capable of promoting tourism, preserving history, and fostering national unity.
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Zimbabwe Push For Mzilikazi Day Public Holiday
The Herald (Harare)
Organisers of Zimbabwe's annual King Mzilikazi Day commemorations have renewed their call for the event to be declared a national public holiday, arguing that the celebrations have outgrown their regional cultural roots to become an international heritage festival capable of promoting tourism, preserving history, and fostering national unity.
Friday, July 31, 2026
- Basel-Stadt (BS)
- Basel-Stadt (BS)
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Basel-Stadt Announces 2030-2031 Public Holidays
Kanton Basel-Stadt (Basel)
Switzerland's canton of Basel-Stadt has announced its list of 2030 and 2031 public holidays and paid days off work. As per the government site, "The canton of Basel-Stadt has a total of nine public holidays. These are generally days off work, and most shops are closed.".
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Basel-Stadt Announces 2030-2031 Public Holidays
Kanton Basel-Stadt (Basel)
Switzerland's canton of Basel-Stadt has announced its list of 2030 and 2031 public holidays and paid days off work. As per the government site, "The canton of Basel-Stadt has a total of nine public holidays. These are generally days off work, and most shops are closed.".
- Bolivia
- Bolivia
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Bolivia Extends Independence Day Public Holiday
Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz)
The Bolivian Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security, Williams Bascopé, has announced that within the framework of the celebration of the 201st anniversary of Bolivia's independence, both August 6 and 7, 2026, would be non-working public holidays, in line with the Supreme Decree 5521 of last January.
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Bolivia Extends Independence Day Public Holiday
Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Previsión Social (La Paz)
The Bolivian Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security, Williams Bascopé, has announced that within the framework of the celebration of the 201st anniversary of Bolivia's independence, both August 6 and 7, 2026, would be non-working public holidays, in line with the Supreme Decree 5521 of last January.
- Madhya Pradesh (MP)
- Madhya Pradesh (MP)
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Madhya Pradesh Called On To Declare August 9 Public Holiday
Government of Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal)
The Tribal Congress of India's State of Madhya Pradesh has called on the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, to declare Sunday, August 9, 2026, as a public holiday to mark World Tribal Day.
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Madhya Pradesh Called On To Declare August 9 Public Holiday
Government of Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal)
The Tribal Congress of India's State of Madhya Pradesh has called on the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, to declare Sunday, August 9, 2026, as a public holiday to mark World Tribal Day.
- Myanmar
- Myanmar
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Myanmar Amends 2026 Public Holidays Again
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of the Union of Myanmar (Yangoon)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the government of Myanmar has issued yet another amended version of its annual list of official Myanmar bank holidays and non-working public holidays for the calendar year 2026.
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Myanmar Amends 2026 Public Holidays Again
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of the Union of Myanmar (Yangoon)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the government of Myanmar has issued yet another amended version of its annual list of official Myanmar bank holidays and non-working public holidays for the calendar year 2026.
- Niger
- Niger
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Niger Declares Declares August 3rd Public Holiday
Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du Travail du Niger (Niamey)
Niger's Minister of Public Service, Labor and Employment, Aissatou Abdoulaye Tondi, has issued a communiqué announcing that Monday, August 3, 2026, would be a public holiday in Niger.
As per the aforementioned communiqué, "The Minister of the Civil Service, Labor, and Employment wishes to remind employers and employees in the public, parastatal, and private sectors that, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 2026-12 of March 3, 2026—which amends Law No. 97-20 of June 20, 1997, establishing public holidays—Monday, August 3, 2026 (observed as the Day of Martyrs of Colonization and the Fight Against Desertification), is declared a paid public holiday throughout the national territory.".
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Niger Declares Declares August 3rd Public Holiday
Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du Travail du Niger (Niamey)
Niger's Minister of Public Service, Labor and Employment, Aissatou Abdoulaye Tondi, has issued a communiqué announcing that Monday, August 3, 2026, would be a public holiday in Niger.
As per the aforementioned communiqué, "The Minister of the Civil Service, Labor, and Employment wishes to remind employers and employees in the public, parastatal, and private sectors that, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 2026-12 of March 3, 2026—which amends Law No. 97-20 of June 20, 1997, establishing public holidays—Monday, August 3, 2026 (observed as the Day of Martyrs of Colonization and the Fight Against Desertification), is declared a paid public holiday throughout the national territory.".
Thursday, July 30, 2026
- Peru
- Peru
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Peru's Minister of Labor Rules-Out Public Holidays Reduction
Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
Peru's Minister of Labor and Employment Promotion, Juan Sheput Moore, has responded to the leaked draft law delegating legislative powers to the Executive Branch by rejected the claims that the Government is seeking to eliminate holidays through the project to delegate powers.
As per the announcement, "The number of holidays will not be increased or decreased because we first need to conduct an impact assessment and we need to talk to the people involved".
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Peru's Minister of Labor Rules-Out Public Holidays Reduction
Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima)
Peru's Minister of Labor and Employment Promotion, Juan Sheput Moore, has responded to the leaked draft law delegating legislative powers to the Executive Branch by rejected the claims that the Government is seeking to eliminate holidays through the project to delegate powers.
As per the announcement, "The number of holidays will not be increased or decreased because we first need to conduct an impact assessment and we need to talk to the people involved".
- South Sudan
- South Sudan
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South Sudan Debates National Holidays Bill 2026
Government of South Sudan Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Juba)
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Legislation and Legal Affairs of the Parliament of South Sudan, Deng Tiel Ayuen, has presented the draft National Holidays Bill, 2026, a private member’s bill seeking to establish a legal framework for the recognition and observance of national and religious public holidays in South Sudan.
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South Sudan Debates National Holidays Bill 2026
Government of South Sudan Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Development (Juba)
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Legislation and Legal Affairs of the Parliament of South Sudan, Deng Tiel Ayuen, has presented the draft National Holidays Bill, 2026, a private member’s bill seeking to establish a legal framework for the recognition and observance of national and religious public holidays in South Sudan.
- Tamil Nadu (TN)
- Tamil Nadu (TN)
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Tamil Nadu Declares August 14 Public Holiday For Aadipooram Festival
Government of Tamil Nadu (Chennai)
The Chengalpattu district administration of India's State of Tamil Nadu has declared Friday, August 14, 2026, as a local public holiday in view of the Aadipooram festival to be celebrated at the Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple in Cheyyur Taluk.
To compensate for this one-off public holiday, Saturday, August 29, 2026, has been declared a working day for all government offices in the Chengalpattu district.
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Tamil Nadu Declares August 14 Public Holiday For Aadipooram Festival
Government of Tamil Nadu (Chennai)
The Chengalpattu district administration of India's State of Tamil Nadu has declared Friday, August 14, 2026, as a local public holiday in view of the Aadipooram festival to be celebrated at the Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple in Cheyyur Taluk.
To compensate for this one-off public holiday, Saturday, August 29, 2026, has been declared a working day for all government offices in the Chengalpattu district.
