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Baghdad Declares February 23 Public Holiday For Nasrallah Funeral Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) In line with a decision by the Baghdad Provincial Council, the Governor of Iraq's Baghdad Governorate, Abdul-Muttalib Al-Alawi, has announced that Sunday, February 23, 2025, would be a public holiday, to coincide with the funeral of former Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
Baghdad Declares February 23 Public Holiday For Nasrallah Funeral Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) In line with a decision by the Baghdad Provincial Council, the Governor of Iraq's Baghdad Governorate, Abdul-Muttalib Al-Alawi, has announced that Sunday, February 23, 2025, would be a public holiday, to coincide with the funeral of former Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
Jordan Considering February 23 Weather Public Holiday Jordan News Agency Petra (Amman) Jordanian media are speculating that, with a snowy weather system forecast to arrive in Jordan be the end of the week, Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan might declare Sunday, February 23, 2025, as a one-off weather public holiday in Jordan. According to Jordan's Director of the Meteorological Department, Raed Rafed Al-Khattab, the Al-Jalmoud cold front will reach Jordan and the eastern Mediterranean by the weekend and early next week. Jordanian one-off weather public holidays have been declared often in the past, namely in 2022, 2021, 2019, 4 times in 2015, 4 times in 2013, and twice in 2008.
Jordan Considering February 23 Weather Public Holiday Jordan News Agency Petra (Amman) Jordanian media are speculating that, with a snowy weather system forecast to arrive in Jordan be the end of the week, Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan might declare Sunday, February 23, 2025, as a one-off weather public holiday in Jordan. According to Jordan's Director of the Meteorological Department, Raed Rafed Al-Khattab, the Al-Jalmoud cold front will reach Jordan and the eastern Mediterranean by the weekend and early next week. Jordanian one-off weather public holidays have been declared often in the past, namely in 2022, 2021, 2019, 4 times in 2015, 4 times in 2013, and twice in 2008.
Karnataka Declares February 20 Public Sector Holiday Government of Karnataka (Bengaluru) The Government of India's state of Karnataka has declared Thursday, February 20, 2025, as a public sector holiday on account of the grand convention organized by the Karnataka State Government Employees' Association on that date. As per the aforementioned announcement, government offices across Karnataka will remain closed for the day and citizens are advised to plan their official work accordingly, as normal operations in government offices will resume on February 21. The declaration of a one-off public sector holiday on Thursday, February 20, 2025, thus amends the terms of last November's Government vide notification No.DPAR 16 HHL 2024 which specified the annual list of non-working public holidays in India's state of Karnataka for the calendar year 2025.
Karnataka Declares February 20 Public Sector Holiday Government of Karnataka (Bengaluru) The Government of India's state of Karnataka has declared Thursday, February 20, 2025, as a public sector holiday on account of the grand convention organized by the Karnataka State Government Employees' Association on that date. As per the aforementioned announcement, government offices across Karnataka will remain closed for the day and citizens are advised to plan their official work accordingly, as normal operations in government offices will resume on February 21. The declaration of a one-off public sector holiday on Thursday, February 20, 2025, thus amends the terms of last November's Government vide notification No.DPAR 16 HHL 2024 which specified the annual list of non-working public holidays in India's state of Karnataka for the calendar year 2025.
Malaysian MP Calls For The Extension Of The Aidiladha Public Holiday Laman Web Rasmi Bahagian Kabinet Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Kuala Lumpur) The Malaysian MP for Jempol, Shamshulkahar Deli, has called on the Government to extend the national public holiday for Hari Raya Aidiladha (the Feast of Sacrifice) to 2 days, as is the case in the states of Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, and Terengganu. Recall that, yesterday, the Melaka Cabinet has given the Melaka State Government its approval to replace the annual first day of Ramadan (Awal Ramadan) public holiday with the third day of the month of Shawwal, thus making the State of Melaka the only one to observe Hari Raya Aidilfitri (the End of Ramadan) over 3 days.
Malaysian MP Calls For The Extension Of The Aidiladha Public Holiday Laman Web Rasmi Bahagian Kabinet Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Kuala Lumpur) The Malaysian MP for Jempol, Shamshulkahar Deli, has called on the Government to extend the national public holiday for Hari Raya Aidiladha (the Feast of Sacrifice) to 2 days, as is the case in the states of Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, and Terengganu. Recall that, yesterday, the Melaka Cabinet has given the Melaka State Government its approval to replace the annual first day of Ramadan (Awal Ramadan) public holiday with the third day of the month of Shawwal, thus making the State of Melaka the only one to observe Hari Raya Aidilfitri (the End of Ramadan) over 3 days.
Meghalaya Declares February 21 Public Holiday Government of Meghalaya (Shillong) The Government of India's state of Meghalaya has issued the vide notification No. GAA. 75/99/344 declaring Friday, February 21, 2025, as a one-off public holiday in several districts for the elections to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC). As per the aforementioned notification, issued by the Governor of Meghalaya, "the 21st February, 2025, will be observed as a general holiday in the whole of East Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, South West Khasi Hills, Eastern West Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi, East Jaintia Hills, and West Jaintia Hills". Today's declaration of Friday, February 21, 2025, as a local public holiday thus amends the list of 2025 public holidays in India's state of Meghalaya, as released last October in the Government Order No GAA.67/2024/47.
Meghalaya Declares February 21 Public Holiday Government of Meghalaya (Shillong) The Government of India's state of Meghalaya has issued the vide notification No. GAA. 75/99/344 declaring Friday, February 21, 2025, as a one-off public holiday in several districts for the elections to the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC). As per the aforementioned notification, issued by the Governor of Meghalaya, "the 21st February, 2025, will be observed as a general holiday in the whole of East Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, South West Khasi Hills, Eastern West Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi, East Jaintia Hills, and West Jaintia Hills". Today's declaration of Friday, February 21, 2025, as a local public holiday thus amends the list of 2025 public holidays in India's state of Meghalaya, as released last October in the Government Order No GAA.67/2024/47.
Namibia's SPYL Calls For May 12 Annual Public Holiday The Namibian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (Windhoek) Namibia's Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has reiterated its call for May 12, the birthday of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma, to be declared an annual public holiday. Recall that, last week, Namibia's President, Nangolo Mbumba, declared Saturday, March 1st, 2025, as a one-off public holiday ("I declare Saturday 1 March 2025 a public holiday for the purpose of the burial ceremony of the first president of Namibia and founding father of the nation Sam Nujoma").
Namibia's SPYL Calls For May 12 Annual Public Holiday The Namibian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (Windhoek) Namibia's Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has reiterated its call for May 12, the birthday of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma, to be declared an annual public holiday. Recall that, last week, Namibia's President, Nangolo Mbumba, declared Saturday, March 1st, 2025, as a one-off public holiday ("I declare Saturday 1 March 2025 a public holiday for the purpose of the burial ceremony of the first president of Namibia and founding father of the nation Sam Nujoma").
NSW To Shift 2027 Elections Due To Public Holiday Conflict NSW Government (Sydney) The Government of Australia's State of New South Wales (NSW) has announced that it intends to recommend that the Governor issue a proclamation to dissolve the Legislative Assembly early, to achieve a 13 March 2027 election date, and avoid a clash between the current scheduled date of March 27, 2027, and the long Easter weekend. The Constitution Act 1902 (NSW) permits the Governor to dissolve the Legislative Assembly up to two months prior to the end of its fixed four-year term if the election would otherwise clash with a public holiday. The list of official New South Wales non-working public holidays for the calendar year 2027 was announced last month by the NSW Government.
NSW To Shift 2027 Elections Due To Public Holiday Conflict NSW Government (Sydney) The Government of Australia's State of New South Wales (NSW) has announced that it intends to recommend that the Governor issue a proclamation to dissolve the Legislative Assembly early, to achieve a 13 March 2027 election date, and avoid a clash between the current scheduled date of March 27, 2027, and the long Easter weekend. The Constitution Act 1902 (NSW) permits the Governor to dissolve the Legislative Assembly up to two months prior to the end of its fixed four-year term if the election would otherwise clash with a public holiday. The list of official New South Wales non-working public holidays for the calendar year 2027 was announced last month by the NSW Government.
Assam Extends Scope Of Ali-Aye-Ligang Public Holiday Government of Assam (Guwahati) The government of India's state of Assam has issued an official notification extending the scope of February 19's Ali Aye Ligang to a full-fledged regional public holiday in the districts of Biswanath, Charaideo, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Jorhat, Majuli, North Lakhimpur, Sivasagar, Sonitpur, and Tinsukia. Today's announcement is in line with last December's vide notification No.E-221561/347 which listed Ali-Aye-Ligang as a public holiday across 11 districts in 2025. Recall that, in 2024, the Assam government had similarly extended the scope of the Ali Aye Ligang regional public holiday to also include the district of Biswanath, thus amending the December 2023 declaration of a public holiday on February 14, 2024, within the districts of Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Majuli, and Charaideo.
Assam Extends Scope Of Ali-Aye-Ligang Public Holiday Government of Assam (Guwahati) The government of India's state of Assam has issued an official notification extending the scope of February 19's Ali Aye Ligang to a full-fledged regional public holiday in the districts of Biswanath, Charaideo, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Jorhat, Majuli, North Lakhimpur, Sivasagar, Sonitpur, and Tinsukia. Today's announcement is in line with last December's vide notification No.E-221561/347 which listed Ali-Aye-Ligang as a public holiday across 11 districts in 2025. Recall that, in 2024, the Assam government had similarly extended the scope of the Ali Aye Ligang regional public holiday to also include the district of Biswanath, thus amending the December 2023 declaration of a public holiday on February 14, 2024, within the districts of Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Majuli, and Charaideo.
Basel-Stadt Announces 2028-2029 Public Holidays Kanton Basel-Stadt (Basel) Switzerland's canton of Basel-Stadt has announced its list of 2028 and 2029 public holidays and paid days off work. Recall that, last year, when the canton of Basel-Stadt announced its list of 2027 public holidays, we reported that the Government of the canton was reorganizing its public sector holidays to become a more attractive employer and that, as part of that program, some of the half-day public sector holidays, such as the ones before before Good Friday and Ascension Day, would be replaced by full-day public sector holidays. However, the aforementioned list of 2028 and 2029 public holidays (as well as the re-released 2025-2026-2027 public holidays) show no such changes.
Basel-Stadt Announces 2028-2029 Public Holidays Kanton Basel-Stadt (Basel) Switzerland's canton of Basel-Stadt has announced its list of 2028 and 2029 public holidays and paid days off work. Recall that, last year, when the canton of Basel-Stadt announced its list of 2027 public holidays, we reported that the Government of the canton was reorganizing its public sector holidays to become a more attractive employer and that, as part of that program, some of the half-day public sector holidays, such as the ones before before Good Friday and Ascension Day, would be replaced by full-day public sector holidays. However, the aforementioned list of 2028 and 2029 public holidays (as well as the re-released 2025-2026-2027 public holidays) show no such changes.
Gambia Declares February 18 Public Holiday Office of The President, State House (Banjul) The Office of The President State House has announced that the President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, has declared Tuesday, February 18, 2025, as a public holiday in the Gambia. As per the aforementioned Presidential announcement, "President Adama Barrow, acting on the powers vested on him under Section 76 of the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, is pleased to declare Tuesday, 18th February 2025 as a public holiday to commemorate the Nation's 60th Independence Day Anniversary Celebration". Recall that, last year, President Barrow, had additionally declared a day in lieu public holiday on Monday, February 19, 2024, on account of the annual Independence Day Anniversary public holiday ("To mark the 59th Independence Day Anniversary celebration which falls on Sunday 18th February 2024, the public is notified that Monday, 19th February 2024 is a public holiday throughout the country.").
Gambia Declares February 18 Public Holiday Office of The President, State House (Banjul) The Office of The President State House has announced that the President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, has declared Tuesday, February 18, 2025, as a public holiday in the Gambia. As per the aforementioned Presidential announcement, "President Adama Barrow, acting on the powers vested on him under Section 76 of the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, is pleased to declare Tuesday, 18th February 2025 as a public holiday to commemorate the Nation's 60th Independence Day Anniversary Celebration". Recall that, last year, President Barrow, had additionally declared a day in lieu public holiday on Monday, February 19, 2024, on account of the annual Independence Day Anniversary public holiday ("To mark the 59th Independence Day Anniversary celebration which falls on Sunday 18th February 2024, the public is notified that Monday, 19th February 2024 is a public holiday throughout the country.").
Melaka Extends Hari Raya Public Holidays Laman Web Rasmi Bahagian Kabinet Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Kuala Lumpur) The Melaka Cabinet has given the State Government its approval to replace the annual first day of Ramadan (Awal Ramadan) public holiday with the third day of the month of Shawwal, thus making the State of Melaka the only one to observe Hari Raya Aidilfitri (the End of Ramadan) over 3 days. The Chief Minister of Melaka, Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, announced this proposal last December, but had been awaiting Cabinet approval. Today's announcement thus amends last July's Jadual Hari Kelepasan Am Negeri 2025, released jointly by Malaysia's Cabinet's and the Constitution and Government Relations Department of the Prime Minister's Office, and containing the list of state-specific regional non-working public holidays in Malaysia for the calendar year 2025. From 2025 onward, only 2 Malaysian states, Kedah and Johor, will observe the first day of Ramadan as an annual public holiday.
Melaka Extends Hari Raya Public Holidays Laman Web Rasmi Bahagian Kabinet Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Kuala Lumpur) The Melaka Cabinet has given the State Government its approval to replace the annual first day of Ramadan (Awal Ramadan) public holiday with the third day of the month of Shawwal, thus making the State of Melaka the only one to observe Hari Raya Aidilfitri (the End of Ramadan) over 3 days. The Chief Minister of Melaka, Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, announced this proposal last December, but had been awaiting Cabinet approval. Today's announcement thus amends last July's Jadual Hari Kelepasan Am Negeri 2025, released jointly by Malaysia's Cabinet's and the Constitution and Government Relations Department of the Prime Minister's Office, and containing the list of state-specific regional non-working public holidays in Malaysia for the calendar year 2025. From 2025 onward, only 2 Malaysian states, Kedah and Johor, will observe the first day of Ramadan as an annual public holiday.
Nepal Declares January 30 Public Holiday For Sonam Lhosar Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the government of Nepal had declared Wednesday, February 19, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate Prajatantra Diwas (Democracy Day). The declaration of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, as a public holiday is in line with the gazetted list of official non-working public holidays in Nepal for the Nepalese year 2081 (April 2024-April 2025) which was issued by the Government of Nepal, a year ago.
Nepal Declares January 30 Public Holiday For Sonam Lhosar Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the government of Nepal had declared Wednesday, February 19, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate Prajatantra Diwas (Democracy Day). The declaration of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, as a public holiday is in line with the gazetted list of official non-working public holidays in Nepal for the Nepalese year 2081 (April 2024-April 2025) which was issued by the Government of Nepal, a year ago.
Azerbaijan Amends Novruz And End of Ramadan 2025 Public Holidays Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers (Baku) The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan has issued the decision No. 23 dated February 15, 2025 (решению Кабинета министров №23 от 15 февраля 2025), signed by Prime Minister, Ali Asadov, which amends the schedule of public holidays for the Novruz and End of Ramadan public holidays in Azerbaijan. As per the aforementioned cabinet decision, "in order to ensure the sequence of working and non-working days, the working days of March 27 and 28, 2025 (Thursday and Friday) will be swapped with the non-working days of March 10 (Monday) and April 1 (Tuesday)". Today's decision by the Cabinet of Ministers thus amends last December's decision by the same Cabinet of Ministers that the 2025 Novruz public holidays be observed from March 20-26, 2025, inclusively, while Ramazan Bayram was to be from March 30 to April 1, 2025, inclusively. Recall that, in 2008, the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan had similarly decided that Thursday and Friday, March 27-28, 2008, would be one-off bridge public holidays, although, in that case, it was the weekend days of March 29-30, which were declared regular working days.
Azerbaijan Amends Novruz And End of Ramadan 2025 Public Holidays Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers (Baku) The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan has issued the decision No. 23 dated February 15, 2025 (решению Кабинета министров №23 от 15 февраля 2025), signed by Prime Minister, Ali Asadov, which amends the schedule of public holidays for the Novruz and End of Ramadan public holidays in Azerbaijan. As per the aforementioned cabinet decision, "in order to ensure the sequence of working and non-working days, the working days of March 27 and 28, 2025 (Thursday and Friday) will be swapped with the non-working days of March 10 (Monday) and April 1 (Tuesday)". Today's decision by the Cabinet of Ministers thus amends last December's decision by the same Cabinet of Ministers that the 2025 Novruz public holidays be observed from March 20-26, 2025, inclusively, while Ramazan Bayram was to be from March 30 to April 1, 2025, inclusively. Recall that, in 2008, the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan had similarly decided that Thursday and Friday, March 27-28, 2008, would be one-off bridge public holidays, although, in that case, it was the weekend days of March 29-30, which were declared regular working days.
Sindh Declares February 19 Public Holiday For Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Services, General Administration, and Coordination Department of Pakistan's Province of Sindh, has declared a provincial public holiday on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, to mark the Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. As per the aforementioned notification, "all government and semi-government offices and educational institutions will remain closed". Additionally, the district administration of Jamshoro has also declared a public holiday on Monday, February 17, 2025, in anticipation of the affluence ahead of February 19. Last year, the Caretaker Minister for Law and Auqaf of Pakistan's Province of Sindh, Umer Soomro, had similarly announced that district authorities had declared Thursday, February 29, 2024, a public holiday in the District of Jamshoro in relation with the annual 772nd Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
Sindh Declares February 19 Public Holiday For Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Services, General Administration, and Coordination Department of Pakistan's Province of Sindh, has declared a provincial public holiday on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, to mark the Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. As per the aforementioned notification, "all government and semi-government offices and educational institutions will remain closed". Additionally, the district administration of Jamshoro has also declared a public holiday on Monday, February 17, 2025, in anticipation of the affluence ahead of February 19. Last year, the Caretaker Minister for Law and Auqaf of Pakistan's Province of Sindh, Umer Soomro, had similarly announced that district authorities had declared Thursday, February 29, 2024, a public holiday in the District of Jamshoro in relation with the annual 772nd Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
Luxemburg Decides Against October 3 Public Holiday Conseil de gouvernement du Luxembourg (Luxemburg) Following today's meeting of the council of ministers, Luxembourg's Prime Minister, Luc Frieden, announced that no public holiday would be declared on October 3, 2025, on the date of Prince Guillaume's accession as Luxembourg's Grand Duke and head of state. Recall that, late last December, Prime Minister Frieden had announced that a decision would be taken closer to the date, as to whether to declare a one-off public holiday on Friday, October 3, 2025. The choice of a Friday date for the upcoming passation of power had been commented upon, as the previous accession of Grand Duke Henri had been set as Saturday, October 7, 2000, to ensure maximal popular participation.
Luxemburg Decides Against October 3 Public Holiday Conseil de gouvernement du Luxembourg (Luxemburg) Following today's meeting of the council of ministers, Luxembourg's Prime Minister, Luc Frieden, announced that no public holiday would be declared on October 3, 2025, on the date of Prince Guillaume's accession as Luxembourg's Grand Duke and head of state. Recall that, late last December, Prime Minister Frieden had announced that a decision would be taken closer to the date, as to whether to declare a one-off public holiday on Friday, October 3, 2025. The choice of a Friday date for the upcoming passation of power had been commented upon, as the previous accession of Grand Duke Henri had been set as Saturday, October 7, 2000, to ensure maximal popular participation.
Mexico Adds February 14 Vicente Guerrero Holiday Diario Oficial de la Federación (Ciudad de México) Mexico's President, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, has signed a decree declaring February 14 to be a new annual holiday to commemorate the anniversary of the death of General Vicente Ramon Guerrero Saldaña. Although most news reports tout the aforementioned decree as declaring a new annual public holiday, only a change to article 74 of the Federal Labor Law (LFT) can institute a new annual public holiday.
Mexico Adds February 14 Vicente Guerrero Holiday Diario Oficial de la Federación (Ciudad de México) Mexico's President, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, has signed a decree declaring February 14 to be a new annual holiday to commemorate the anniversary of the death of General Vicente Ramon Guerrero Saldaña. Although most news reports tout the aforementioned decree as declaring a new annual public holiday, only a change to article 74 of the Federal Labor Law (LFT) can institute a new annual public holiday.
Namibia Declares March 1st Public Holiday For Late President Nujoma The Namibian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (Windhoek) Namibia's President, Nangolo Mbumba, has declared Saturday, March 1st, 2025, as a one-off public holiday. As per the aforementioned notice, published in today's government gazette, "I declare Saturday 1 March 2025 a public holiday for the purpose of the burial ceremony of the first president of Namibia and founding father of the nation Sam Nujoma", adding that Friday, February 28, would remain a regular working day. Recall that, a year ago, the date of the the burial of late president Hage Geingob on Sunday, February 25, 2024, was also declared a public holiday throughout Namibia, and as per the Public Holidays Act of 1990 (Act 26 of 1990), the declaration of Sunday, February 25, 2024, as a public holiday meant that Monday, February 26, 2024, was also a public holiday in Namibia. Interestingly, Zambian president, Hakainde Hichilema, had declared two days of national mourning in Zambia to honor the late Namibian president Hage Geingob, as a gesture of gratitude for president Geingob declaring seven days of national mourning in Namibia on account of the death of Zambia's first president, Kenneth David Kaunda, in 2021.
Namibia Declares March 1st Public Holiday For Late President Nujoma The Namibian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (Windhoek) Namibia's President, Nangolo Mbumba, has declared Saturday, March 1st, 2025, as a one-off public holiday. As per the aforementioned notice, published in today's government gazette, "I declare Saturday 1 March 2025 a public holiday for the purpose of the burial ceremony of the first president of Namibia and founding father of the nation Sam Nujoma", adding that Friday, February 28, would remain a regular working day. Recall that, a year ago, the date of the the burial of late president Hage Geingob on Sunday, February 25, 2024, was also declared a public holiday throughout Namibia, and as per the Public Holidays Act of 1990 (Act 26 of 1990), the declaration of Sunday, February 25, 2024, as a public holiday meant that Monday, February 26, 2024, was also a public holiday in Namibia. Interestingly, Zambian president, Hakainde Hichilema, had declared two days of national mourning in Zambia to honor the late Namibian president Hage Geingob, as a gesture of gratitude for president Geingob declaring seven days of national mourning in Namibia on account of the death of Zambia's first president, Kenneth David Kaunda, in 2021.
Sierra Leone Extends 2024 Armed Forces Day Public Holiday State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) The government of Sierra Leone has declared Tuesday, February 18, 2025, as a public holiday on account of Armed Forces Day. As per the aforementioned public notice, "The general public is hereby informed that Armed Forces Day will be observed on Tuesday, 18th February 2025. Accordingly, Tuesday, 18th February 2025, will be a public holiday nationwide". Last year, the government of Sierra Leone had additionally declared Monday, February 19, 2024, as an additional public holiday on account of the upcoming Armed Forces Day public holiday falling on a Sunday ("The general public is hereby informed that Armed Forces Day will be observed on Sunday, 18th February 2024. Accordingly, Monday 19th February 2024 will be a public holiday nationwide.").
Sierra Leone Extends 2024 Armed Forces Day Public Holiday State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) The government of Sierra Leone has declared Tuesday, February 18, 2025, as a public holiday on account of Armed Forces Day. As per the aforementioned public notice, "The general public is hereby informed that Armed Forces Day will be observed on Tuesday, 18th February 2025. Accordingly, Tuesday, 18th February 2025, will be a public holiday nationwide". Last year, the government of Sierra Leone had additionally declared Monday, February 19, 2024, as an additional public holiday on account of the upcoming Armed Forces Day public holiday falling on a Sunday ("The general public is hereby informed that Armed Forces Day will be observed on Sunday, 18th February 2024. Accordingly, Monday 19th February 2024 will be a public holiday nationwide.").
Bolivia Declares 9 Departmental Bicentennial Public Holidays Agencia Boliviana de Información (La Paz) The Government of Bolivia has finally released, earlier this morning, the Supreme Decree 5328, signed by President Luis Arce, and which declares 9 departmental public holidays in 2025 to coincide with Bolivia's bicentennial. The departmental public holidays are: February 9 in commemoration of the founding of the city of Cobija (Pando), February 14 for the 200 years of Santa Cruz independence (Santa Cruz), April 1 commemorates the Battle of Tumusla (Potosí), April 22 for the revolt of the Canichana people in San Pedro de Moxos (Beni), September 29 for the founding of the city of La Plata (Chuquisaca), October 6 for the Revolution of October 6, 1810 (Oruro), November 7 for the Battle of Suipacha (Tarija), November 14 for the dismemberment of Tupac Katari (La Paz), and November 14 in commemoration of the Battle of Aroma (Cochabamba). Earlier this week, we had reported that Bolivia's Ministry of Labour was expected to declare Friday, February 14, 2025, as a one-off departmental public holiday with suspension of activities on account of the upcoming bicentennial of Santa Cruz. But until this morning, neither the Ministry of Labor nor the Departmental Legislative Assembly had official information on the aforementioned decree.
Bolivia Declares 9 Departmental Bicentennial Public Holidays Agencia Boliviana de Información (La Paz) The Government of Bolivia has finally released, earlier this morning, the Supreme Decree 5328, signed by President Luis Arce, and which declares 9 departmental public holidays in 2025 to coincide with Bolivia's bicentennial. The departmental public holidays are: February 9 in commemoration of the founding of the city of Cobija (Pando), February 14 for the 200 years of Santa Cruz independence (Santa Cruz), April 1 commemorates the Battle of Tumusla (Potosí), April 22 for the revolt of the Canichana people in San Pedro de Moxos (Beni), September 29 for the founding of the city of La Plata (Chuquisaca), October 6 for the Revolution of October 6, 1810 (Oruro), November 7 for the Battle of Suipacha (Tarija), November 14 for the dismemberment of Tupac Katari (La Paz), and November 14 in commemoration of the Battle of Aroma (Cochabamba). Earlier this week, we had reported that Bolivia's Ministry of Labour was expected to declare Friday, February 14, 2025, as a one-off departmental public holiday with suspension of activities on account of the upcoming bicentennial of Santa Cruz. But until this morning, neither the Ministry of Labor nor the Departmental Legislative Assembly had official information on the aforementioned decree.
Indonesian Islamic Organization Announces Start Of Ramadan Date Situs Resmi Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Kesejahteraan Rakyat (Jakarta) Muhammadiyah, Indonesia's second-largest Islamic organization, has announced that the date of the first day of the upcoming month of Ramadan would be Saturday, March 1, 2025, based on calculations for Ramadan, Shawwal, and Zulhijjah 1446 H conducted by the Tarjih and Tajdid Council of Muhammadiyah's Central Leadership. Recall that, over the years, various Indonesian Muslim groups have declared differing dates for the main Islamic holidays. And, indeed, yesterday, Indonesia's Director General of the Islamic Community Guidance, Abu Rokhmad, was quoted as follows "We hope that Muslims in Indonesia can begin Ramadan together this year".
Indonesian Islamic Organization Announces Start Of Ramadan Date Situs Resmi Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Kesejahteraan Rakyat (Jakarta) Muhammadiyah, Indonesia's second-largest Islamic organization, has announced that the date of the first day of the upcoming month of Ramadan would be Saturday, March 1, 2025, based on calculations for Ramadan, Shawwal, and Zulhijjah 1446 H conducted by the Tarjih and Tajdid Council of Muhammadiyah's Central Leadership. Recall that, over the years, various Indonesian Muslim groups have declared differing dates for the main Islamic holidays. And, indeed, yesterday, Indonesia's Director General of the Islamic Community Guidance, Abu Rokhmad, was quoted as follows "We hope that Muslims in Indonesia can begin Ramadan together this year".
Jharkhand Declares February 14 Shab-e-Barat Public Holiday Government of Jharkhand (Ranchi) The Government of India's state of Jharkhand has declared a public sector holiday on Friday, February 14, 2025, on account of Shab-e-Barat, thus amending the list of 2025 public holidays in Jharkhand as set out in the Jharkhand vide notification No. 10/S.A -03-02/2024 of 6776 issued by the Governor of Jharkhand, last October. Note that, the only other Indian state to observe Shab-e-Barat as a public holiday, West Bengal, recently issued the vide notification No. 557-F(P2) moving the West Bengal Shab-e-Barat public holiday from Friday, February 14, 2025, to Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Jharkhand Declares February 14 Shab-e-Barat Public Holiday Government of Jharkhand (Ranchi) The Government of India's state of Jharkhand has declared a public sector holiday on Friday, February 14, 2025, on account of Shab-e-Barat, thus amending the list of 2025 public holidays in Jharkhand as set out in the Jharkhand vide notification No. 10/S.A -03-02/2024 of 6776 issued by the Governor of Jharkhand, last October. Note that, the only other Indian state to observe Shab-e-Barat as a public holiday, West Bengal, recently issued the vide notification No. 557-F(P2) moving the West Bengal Shab-e-Barat public holiday from Friday, February 14, 2025, to Thursday, February 13, 2025.
