worldwide public holidays news and updates of the past seven days
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Angola Rules-Out April 20-21 GPL Public Holiday Jornal de Angola (Luanda) The Minister of State for Social Affairs of Angola's Province of Lunda, Maria do Rosário Bragança, has denied rumours that there would be public holidays on Monday and Tuesday, April 20 and 21, 2026, in the Governo Provincial de Luanda on account of the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Angola. As per Minister Bragança, the public holiday only applies to the province of Lunda Sul, on Monday, April 20th, adding that the Pope activities in the Province of Lunda are scheduled for April 18 and 19 only.
Angola Rules-Out April 20-21 GPL Public Holiday Jornal de Angola (Luanda) The Minister of State for Social Affairs of Angola's Province of Lunda, Maria do Rosário Bragança, has denied rumours that there would be public holidays on Monday and Tuesday, April 20 and 21, 2026, in the Governo Provincial de Luanda on account of the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Angola. As per Minister Bragança, the public holiday only applies to the province of Lunda Sul, on Monday, April 20th, adding that the Pope activities in the Province of Lunda are scheduled for April 18 and 19 only.
Curacao Considers Amendng The July 2nd Public Holiday Eilandgebied Curaçao (Willemstad) Curaçao's Parliament will convene next Thursday to discuss the name of the July 2 annual public holiday, currently named Dia di Himno y Bandera (Day of the Anthem and the Flag). As per the proposed amendment, to be presented by Curaçao's Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, Sithree Cey van Heydoorn, the July 2nd public holiday would be renamed Dia di Kòrsou (Curaçao Day).
Curacao Considers Amendng The July 2nd Public Holiday Eilandgebied Curaçao (Willemstad) Curaçao's Parliament will convene next Thursday to discuss the name of the July 2 annual public holiday, currently named Dia di Himno y Bandera (Day of the Anthem and the Flag). As per the proposed amendment, to be presented by Curaçao's Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, Sithree Cey van Heydoorn, the July 2nd public holiday would be renamed Dia di Kòrsou (Curaçao Day).
France's CGT Calls For New March 8 Public Holiday Le Figaro (Paris) The general secretary of France's CGT union, Sophie Binet, has called on March 8, International Women's Day, as a new annual public holiday. As per general secretary Binet, "We have an average of 11 public holidays compared to an average of 12 in the European Union. And so we want a new public holiday on March 8, International Women's Day, which should become like May 1, a paid day off".
France's CGT Calls For New March 8 Public Holiday Le Figaro (Paris) The general secretary of France's CGT union, Sophie Binet, has called on March 8, International Women's Day, as a new annual public holiday. As per general secretary Binet, "We have an average of 11 public holidays compared to an average of 12 in the European Union. And so we want a new public holiday on March 8, International Women's Day, which should become like May 1, a paid day off".
Samoa Declares May 11 Public Holiday Samoan Ministry Of Commerce, Industry And Labour (Matagaluega o Pisinisi, Alamanuia, Leipa) The Samoan Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour, in a public notice signed by the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Fepulea'i Roger Toleafoa, has released the Public Holiday for Mothers Day 2026. As per the aforementioned public notice, "Pursuant to Section 2 of the Public Holidays Act 2008, the public, government agencies and the private sector are hereby advised that Monday 1 1th May 2026 will be observed as a Public Holiday to celebrate Mother’s Day 2026.".
Samoa Declares May 11 Public Holiday Samoan Ministry Of Commerce, Industry And Labour (Matagaluega o Pisinisi, Alamanuia, Leipa) The Samoan Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour, in a public notice signed by the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Fepulea'i Roger Toleafoa, has released the Public Holiday for Mothers Day 2026. As per the aforementioned public notice, "Pursuant to Section 2 of the Public Holidays Act 2008, the public, government agencies and the private sector are hereby advised that Monday 1 1th May 2026 will be observed as a Public Holiday to celebrate Mother’s Day 2026.".
Zimbabwe Rules-Out April 20 Additional Independence Day Public Holiday The Herald (Harare) The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage of the government of Zimbabwe, Raphael Faranisi, has clarified that Monday, April 20, 2026, will be a normal working day, despite Independence Day falling on the weekend. As per the aforementioned statement, Section 1(i) of the Public Holidays and Prohibition of Business Act provides that only when a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday, although Minister Faranisi did also point out that the same Public Holidays and Prohibition of Business Act empowers the President, through a statutory instrument, to declare any day a public holiday.
Zimbabwe Rules-Out April 20 Additional Independence Day Public Holiday The Herald (Harare) The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage of the government of Zimbabwe, Raphael Faranisi, has clarified that Monday, April 20, 2026, will be a normal working day, despite Independence Day falling on the weekend. As per the aforementioned statement, Section 1(i) of the Public Holidays and Prohibition of Business Act provides that only when a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday, although Minister Faranisi did also point out that the same Public Holidays and Prohibition of Business Act empowers the President, through a statutory instrument, to declare any day a public holiday.
Bangladesh Restores November 7 Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) Bangladesh's Government has announced that it had decided to restore the observance of November 7 as the National Revolution and Solidarity Day public holiday. As per the announcement made by Cabinet Secretary, Nasimul Gani, "It has been decided that 7 November will be declared as National Revolution and Solidarity Day as it was before. It will be a public holiday, as it used to be", adding that November 7 would henceforth be observed as a Category Ka day, which had not been the case for the past 16 years. Cabinet Secretary Gani also announced that 6 July has been declared as National Rural Development Day, but that it would be classified as a Category B observance, not a public holiday.
Bangladesh Restores November 7 Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) Bangladesh's Government has announced that it had decided to restore the observance of November 7 as the National Revolution and Solidarity Day public holiday. As per the announcement made by Cabinet Secretary, Nasimul Gani, "It has been decided that 7 November will be declared as National Revolution and Solidarity Day as it was before. It will be a public holiday, as it used to be", adding that November 7 would henceforth be observed as a Category Ka day, which had not been the case for the past 16 years. Cabinet Secretary Gani also announced that 6 July has been declared as National Rural Development Day, but that it would be classified as a Category B observance, not a public holiday.
Costa Rican Inaugural Public Holiday May 8 Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José) Costa Rica's Office of the President of the Republic has announced that President Rodrigo Chaves had signed the Executive Decree No.45.680-MGP (Supplement No. 38 to Gazette No. 69) declaring Friday, May 8, 2026, as a public sector holiday on account of the inauguration of Costa Rica's 50th president, Laura Fernández Delgado. The Friday, May 8, 2026, public sector holiday applies exclusively to the public sector but the Government has advised private organizations to assess potential operational impacts, especially in terms of mobility, logistics and service provision, resulting from government activity.
Costa Rican Inaugural Public Holiday May 8 Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social de Costa Rica (San José) Costa Rica's Office of the President of the Republic has announced that President Rodrigo Chaves had signed the Executive Decree No.45.680-MGP (Supplement No. 38 to Gazette No. 69) declaring Friday, May 8, 2026, as a public sector holiday on account of the inauguration of Costa Rica's 50th president, Laura Fernández Delgado. The Friday, May 8, 2026, public sector holiday applies exclusively to the public sector but the Government has advised private organizations to assess potential operational impacts, especially in terms of mobility, logistics and service provision, resulting from government activity.
Guernsey Rules-Out May 11 Public Holiday States of Guernsey (St. Peter Port) The States of Guernsey (the Guernsey Government) has announced that there would be no additional public holiday day in Guernsey on May 11, 2026, for this year's Liberation Day celebrations, due to this year's Liberation Day falling on a Saturday. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Committee for Economic Development has followed what has been done in previous years and left the public holiday on the Saturday".
Guernsey Rules-Out May 11 Public Holiday States of Guernsey (St. Peter Port) The States of Guernsey (the Guernsey Government) has announced that there would be no additional public holiday day in Guernsey on May 11, 2026, for this year's Liberation Day celebrations, due to this year's Liberation Day falling on a Saturday. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Committee for Economic Development has followed what has been done in previous years and left the public holiday on the Saturday".
Slovakian Confusion Over Canceled May 8 Public Holiday Ministerstvo zahranicných vecí Slovenskej republiky (Bratislava) Slovakia's Labour Ministry has confirmed that May 8 is now a "normal working day", despite the fact that the Labour Code still treats it as a holiday for the purposes of paid salaries, meaning that, despite May 8 being a working day, employers must pay a 100-percent premium for work done on that day. In that context, some organizations are still treating May 8, 2026, as a public holiday. Slovenská Sporiteľňa, the country’s largest bank, will remain closed on May 8, and Bratislava City Hall has announced that it would grant all employees special paid leave on May 8, unless parliament removes the 100 percent surcharge.
Slovakian Confusion Over Canceled May 8 Public Holiday Ministerstvo zahranicných vecí Slovenskej republiky (Bratislava) Slovakia's Labour Ministry has confirmed that May 8 is now a "normal working day", despite the fact that the Labour Code still treats it as a holiday for the purposes of paid salaries, meaning that, despite May 8 being a working day, employers must pay a 100-percent premium for work done on that day. In that context, some organizations are still treating May 8, 2026, as a public holiday. Slovenská Sporiteľňa, the country’s largest bank, will remain closed on May 8, and Bratislava City Hall has announced that it would grant all employees special paid leave on May 8, unless parliament removes the 100 percent surcharge.
Angola Declares April 20 Public Holiday For Papal Visit Jornal de Angola (Luanda) The Governor of Angola's Province of Lunda-Sul, Gildo Matias José, has issued the Order No.79/2026 declaring Monday, April 20, 2026, a public holiday to welcome Pope Leo XIV to the province. As per the aforementioned announcement, the April 20 public holiday will apply to all public services, public institutions, and public and private companies.
Angola Declares April 20 Public Holiday For Papal Visit Jornal de Angola (Luanda) The Governor of Angola's Province of Lunda-Sul, Gildo Matias José, has issued the Order No.79/2026 declaring Monday, April 20, 2026, a public holiday to welcome Pope Leo XIV to the province. As per the aforementioned announcement, the April 20 public holiday will apply to all public services, public institutions, and public and private companies.
Jordan Declares April 30 Public Holiday Petra Jordan News Agency Petra (Amman) Jordanian Prime Minister, Jaafar Hassan, has issued a circular declaring a public holiday in Jordan on Thursday, April 30, 2026. As per the aforementioned circular, "all ministries, government departments, public institutions and authorities, public universities, municipalities, joint services councils, the Greater Amman Municipality, and fully government-owned companies will be closed on Thursday, April 30, 2026".
Jordan Declares April 30 Public Holiday Petra Jordan News Agency Petra (Amman) Jordanian Prime Minister, Jaafar Hassan, has issued a circular declaring a public holiday in Jordan on Thursday, April 30, 2026. As per the aforementioned circular, "all ministries, government departments, public institutions and authorities, public universities, municipalities, joint services councils, the Greater Amman Municipality, and fully government-owned companies will be closed on Thursday, April 30, 2026".
Tasmanian Easter Sunday Public Holiday Bill Tabled Tasmanian Government Media Releases (Hobart) The leader of the Labor Party of Australia's State of Tasmania, Josh Willie, has posted, on the Tasmanian Labor website, that "In a move to help workers with the cost-of-living, legislation has been tabled in Parliament to finally make Easter Sunday a public holiday in Tasmania", urging every member of Parliament to support the change.
Tasmanian Easter Sunday Public Holiday Bill Tabled Tasmanian Government Media Releases (Hobart) The leader of the Labor Party of Australia's State of Tasmania, Josh Willie, has posted, on the Tasmanian Labor website, that "In a move to help workers with the cost-of-living, legislation has been tabled in Parliament to finally make Easter Sunday a public holiday in Tasmania", urging every member of Parliament to support the change.
Congo Brazzaville Declares April 16 Public Holiday Conseil des Ministres de la République du Congo (Brazzaville) The Minister of State for Public Service, Labor, and Social Security of the Republic of the Congo (aka. Congo Brazzaville), Alphonse Claude N'Silou, has signed the decree No.681/MFPTSS-CAB declaring Thursday, April 16, 2026, as a one-off public holiday to coincide with the inauguration of President Denis Sassou Nguesso, re-elected last month for a fifth term with 94.82% of the votes. According to the aforementioned decree, the declaration of Thursday, April 16, 2026, as a one-off public holiday is in accordance with current legal provisions, particularly those relating to public holidays, days off, and paid leave in the Republic of Congo, and the public holiday will be observed by all public and private administrations.
Congo Brazzaville Declares April 16 Public Holiday Conseil des Ministres de la République du Congo (Brazzaville) The Minister of State for Public Service, Labor, and Social Security of the Republic of the Congo (aka. Congo Brazzaville), Alphonse Claude N'Silou, has signed the decree No.681/MFPTSS-CAB declaring Thursday, April 16, 2026, as a one-off public holiday to coincide with the inauguration of President Denis Sassou Nguesso, re-elected last month for a fifth term with 94.82% of the votes. According to the aforementioned decree, the declaration of Thursday, April 16, 2026, as a one-off public holiday is in accordance with current legal provisions, particularly those relating to public holidays, days off, and paid leave in the Republic of Congo, and the public holiday will be observed by all public and private administrations.
Gabon Declares April 17 Public Holiday Gouvernement de la République Gabonaise (Libreville) Gabon's Minister of Labour, Full Employment, Social Dialogue and Vocational Training, Jacquline Ilogue née Bignoumba, has issued the communique No.0003/MTPEDSFP/ SG/DGT/DR declaring Friday, April 17, 2026, a public holiday in the Gabon on account of the Journée nationale de la Femme. As per the minister's statement "The Minister of Labour, Full Employment, Social Dialogue and Vocational Training informs employers and workers, as well as the entire national community, that, in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 00727/PR/MTEFP of 29 June 1998 regulating the system of public holidays in the Gabonese Republic and amended in its article 2 by Decree No. 000484/PR/MTE of 26 May 2004; Friday, 17 April 2026, marking National Women's Day, is declared a public holiday, a day off work and a day off in lieu of overtime throughout the national territory.".
Gabon Declares April 17 Public Holiday Gouvernement de la République Gabonaise (Libreville) Gabon's Minister of Labour, Full Employment, Social Dialogue and Vocational Training, Jacquline Ilogue née Bignoumba, has issued the communique No.0003/MTPEDSFP/ SG/DGT/DR declaring Friday, April 17, 2026, a public holiday in the Gabon on account of the Journée nationale de la Femme. As per the minister's statement "The Minister of Labour, Full Employment, Social Dialogue and Vocational Training informs employers and workers, as well as the entire national community, that, in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 00727/PR/MTEFP of 29 June 1998 regulating the system of public holidays in the Gabonese Republic and amended in its article 2 by Decree No. 000484/PR/MTE of 26 May 2004; Friday, 17 April 2026, marking National Women's Day, is declared a public holiday, a day off work and a day off in lieu of overtime throughout the national territory.".
Kenya Issues List Of Official National Holidays In 2026 Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenya's Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service, Felix Koskei, has released a circular listing 2026 national days and significant events, detailing when and where each will be marked across the country. As per the aforementioned circular, "Article 9 of the Constitution posits national days as occasions to strengthen our national identity and fortify nationhood. In furtherance of this aspiration, this Administration has since 2022 observed national days under a defined thematic area".
Kenya Issues List Of Official National Holidays In 2026 Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenya's Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service, Felix Koskei, has released a circular listing 2026 national days and significant events, detailing when and where each will be marked across the country. As per the aforementioned circular, "Article 9 of the Constitution posits national days as occasions to strengthen our national identity and fortify nationhood. In furtherance of this aspiration, this Administration has since 2022 observed national days under a defined thematic area".
Sarawak Considering June 3 Additional Public Holiday Bernama News Agency (Kuching) There are proposals for the Sarawak Government to declare June 3, 2026, as an additional public holiday "for those in both the public and private sectors", due to the 2026 overlap of 4 public holidays. The upcoming Wesak Day falls on May 31, while the public holidays for Gawai Dayak are on June 1 and 2, and the official birthday of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong is on June 1.
Sarawak Considering June 3 Additional Public Holiday Bernama News Agency (Kuching) There are proposals for the Sarawak Government to declare June 3, 2026, as an additional public holiday "for those in both the public and private sectors", due to the 2026 overlap of 4 public holidays. The upcoming Wesak Day falls on May 31, while the public holidays for Gawai Dayak are on June 1 and 2, and the official birthday of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong is on June 1.
Jazira Public Holiday Declared On April 15 For Yazidi New Year Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) The Autonomous Administration of the Jazira region of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) has declared a public holiday in all its institutions and departments on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in observance of the Red Wednesday holiday (the Yazidi New Year).
Jazira Public Holiday Declared On April 15 For Yazidi New Year Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) The Autonomous Administration of the Jazira region of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) has declared a public holiday in all its institutions and departments on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in observance of the Red Wednesday holiday (the Yazidi New Year).
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Declare Ambedkar Jayanti Public Holiday Office of the Labour Commissioner of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory (Port Blair) The Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India, Rajeshwar Lall, has declared Tuesday, April 14, 2026, as a public holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in all Government Offices, institutions, public sector undertakings including industrial establishments in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The aforementioned declaration of a public holiday on April 14 was made in accordance with the instructions contained in the Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training, New Delhi, Office Memorandum No.12/4/2020-JCA.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Declare Ambedkar Jayanti Public Holiday Office of the Labour Commissioner of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory (Port Blair) The Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India, Rajeshwar Lall, has declared Tuesday, April 14, 2026, as a public holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in all Government Offices, institutions, public sector undertakings including industrial establishments in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The aforementioned declaration of a public holiday on April 14 was made in accordance with the instructions contained in the Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training, New Delhi, Office Memorandum No.12/4/2020-JCA.
Antigua and Barbuda Likely To Declare May 1st Public Holiday Permanent Secretary Ministry of Legal Affairs (St. John's) Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, has announced that as per tradition, he would declare the day after the upcoming elections of Thursday, April 30, 2026, as a one-off post-election public holiday, if the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) won, so that the nation can "celebrate Labour Day in grand style".
Antigua and Barbuda Likely To Declare May 1st Public Holiday Permanent Secretary Ministry of Legal Affairs (St. John's) Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, has announced that as per tradition, he would declare the day after the upcoming elections of Thursday, April 30, 2026, as a one-off post-election public holiday, if the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) won, so that the nation can "celebrate Labour Day in grand style".
France Postpones May 1st Public Holiday Amendments Le Figaro (Paris) The French government has decided against summoning a joint parliamentary committee to decide on the bill that would have allowed certain businesses, such as bakeries and florists, to open on May 1st. The proposed law had been set to be adopted at the end of this week, in time for this year's May 1st public holiday. But, Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou did add that "My responsibility is to provide an answer to the current legal uncertainty before May 1st, 2027".
France Postpones May 1st Public Holiday Amendments Le Figaro (Paris) The French government has decided against summoning a joint parliamentary committee to decide on the bill that would have allowed certain businesses, such as bakeries and florists, to open on May 1st. The proposed law had been set to be adopted at the end of this week, in time for this year's May 1st public holiday. But, Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou did add that "My responsibility is to provide an answer to the current legal uncertainty before May 1st, 2027".
Papua New Guinea Clarifies Earlier Announced April 17 Public Holiday Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) The Education Secretary of the National Government of Papua New Guinea, Uke Kombra, has issued the Secretary's Circular Instruction No.05/2026 which corrects the announced date of April 17 listed as a public holiday. As per the aforementioned circular, "The purpose of this Circular is to formally notify all schools and institutions under the National Education System (NES) that Friday, 17" April, 2026 is a normal working day", adding that "The Department wishes to clarify that the King’s Birthday is not scheduled for this week"..
Papua New Guinea Clarifies Earlier Announced April 17 Public Holiday Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) The Education Secretary of the National Government of Papua New Guinea, Uke Kombra, has issued the Secretary's Circular Instruction No.05/2026 which corrects the announced date of April 17 listed as a public holiday. As per the aforementioned circular, "The purpose of this Circular is to formally notify all schools and institutions under the National Education System (NES) that Friday, 17" April, 2026 is a normal working day", adding that "The Department wishes to clarify that the King’s Birthday is not scheduled for this week"..
Tasmanian Easter Sunday Public Holiday Bill to Be Tabled Next Week Tasmanian Government Media Releases (Hobart) Earlier this morning, the leader of the Labor Party of Australia's State of Tasmania, Josh Willie, posted on the Tasmanian Labor website that Labor would table legislation in Parliament to finally make Easter Sunday a public holiday in Tasmania, this coming week. As per the aforementioned post, "This is a simple, practical reform. This is about fairness. It means that if you are working on Easter Sunday, you are properly recognised and properly paid.".
Tasmanian Easter Sunday Public Holiday Bill to Be Tabled Next Week Tasmanian Government Media Releases (Hobart) Earlier this morning, the leader of the Labor Party of Australia's State of Tasmania, Josh Willie, posted on the Tasmanian Labor website that Labor would table legislation in Parliament to finally make Easter Sunday a public holiday in Tasmania, this coming week. As per the aforementioned post, "This is a simple, practical reform. This is about fairness. It means that if you are working on Easter Sunday, you are properly recognised and properly paid.".
Saipan Declares April 13 Typhoon Public Sector Holiday The CNMI Civil Service Commission and Office of Personnel Management (CNMIOPM) The Governor of Saipan (CNMI), David M. Apatang, has signed the Memorandum GOV2026-242 declaring tomorrow, Monday, April 13, 2026, as a public sector holiday on account of the upcoming passage of Typhoon Sinlaku. As per the aforementioned memorandum, "In accordance with the Declaration of Typhoon Condition II for the islands of Saipan, Tinian and Rota, All government offices will remain closed until an “All Clear” declaration is announced.".
Saipan Declares April 13 Typhoon Public Sector Holiday The CNMI Civil Service Commission and Office of Personnel Management (CNMIOPM) The Governor of Saipan (CNMI), David M. Apatang, has signed the Memorandum GOV2026-242 declaring tomorrow, Monday, April 13, 2026, as a public sector holiday on account of the upcoming passage of Typhoon Sinlaku. As per the aforementioned memorandum, "In accordance with the Declaration of Typhoon Condition II for the islands of Saipan, Tinian and Rota, All government offices will remain closed until an “All Clear” declaration is announced.".
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