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Philippines Rule-Out January 27 National Public Holiday Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Philippines Executive Secretary, Lucas Bersamin, has issued a clarification following an official social media post that had announced that Monday, January 27, 2025, would be a nationwide public holiday on account of Isra Wal Miraj (the Night Journey and Ascension of Prophet Muhammad). As per Secretary Bersamin's statement, "January 27, 2025, is not a holiday observed nationwide but a holiday only in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and other Muslim areas defined in the Muslim Code" adding that "Muslim employees in non-Muslim areas, such as the National Capital Region or Metro Manila, are excused from reporting to work on Monday, January 27". Note that, as per the Bangsamoro Holidays Act of 2023, Lailatul Isra Wal Mi’raf (the Prophet's Ascension), Amun Jadid (Islamic New Year) and Malid-un-Nabi (the Prophet's Birthday) are no longer regular or special non-working holidays in the BARMM, having been replaced by additional public holidays on the day before and the day after Eid'l Adha. Last year, Malacañang's Presidential Communications Office had made the same error when it released the Memorandum Circular No. 03 s. 2024, which declared Thursday, February 8, 2024, as a special working holiday in the BARMM, leading the BARMM government to issue a statement that "The Bangsamoro Government, through the Office of the Senior Minister, wishes to clarify, for the guildance of the public, that the said holiday is classified as special working holiday within the BARMM areas".
Philippines Rule-Out January 27 National Public Holiday Philippine Information Agency (Manila) Philippines Executive Secretary, Lucas Bersamin, has issued a clarification following an official social media post that had announced that Monday, January 27, 2025, would be a nationwide public holiday on account of Isra Wal Miraj (the Night Journey and Ascension of Prophet Muhammad). As per Secretary Bersamin's statement, "January 27, 2025, is not a holiday observed nationwide but a holiday only in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and other Muslim areas defined in the Muslim Code" adding that "Muslim employees in non-Muslim areas, such as the National Capital Region or Metro Manila, are excused from reporting to work on Monday, January 27". Note that, as per the Bangsamoro Holidays Act of 2023, Lailatul Isra Wal Mi’raf (the Prophet's Ascension), Amun Jadid (Islamic New Year) and Malid-un-Nabi (the Prophet's Birthday) are no longer regular or special non-working holidays in the BARMM, having been replaced by additional public holidays on the day before and the day after Eid'l Adha. Last year, Malacañang's Presidential Communications Office had made the same error when it released the Memorandum Circular No. 03 s. 2024, which declared Thursday, February 8, 2024, as a special working holiday in the BARMM, leading the BARMM government to issue a statement that "The Bangsamoro Government, through the Office of the Senior Minister, wishes to clarify, for the guildance of the public, that the said holiday is classified as special working holiday within the BARMM areas".
Comoros Declare January 30 Public Holiday Présidence de l'Union des Comores (Moroni) The Comoros Council of Ministers, headed by president Azali Assoumani, has issued the Décret N°25-008PR du 25 janvier 2025 relatif à une journée chômée et payée, declaring Thursday, January 30, 2025 as a one-off nationwide public holiday in the Comoros, on account of the upcoming partial legislative elections. As per the aforementioned decree, "En vue de l’organisation de nouvelles élections partielles des députés de l'Assemblée de l'Union des Comores des 12ème circonscription Domoni 1, 14ème circonscription Domini 3, 17ème circonscription Nioumakélé 3 et 25ème circonscription Itsandra Sud, la journée du jeudi 30 janvier 2025 est déclarée chômée et payée sur toute l'étendue du territoire national".
Comoros Declare January 30 Public Holiday Présidence de l'Union des Comores (Moroni) The Comoros Council of Ministers, headed by president Azali Assoumani, has issued the Décret N°25-008PR du 25 janvier 2025 relatif à une journée chômée et payée, declaring Thursday, January 30, 2025 as a one-off nationwide public holiday in the Comoros, on account of the upcoming partial legislative elections. As per the aforementioned decree, "En vue de l’organisation de nouvelles élections partielles des députés de l'Assemblée de l'Union des Comores des 12ème circonscription Domoni 1, 14ème circonscription Domini 3, 17ème circonscription Nioumakélé 3 et 25ème circonscription Itsandra Sud, la journée du jeudi 30 janvier 2025 est déclarée chômée et payée sur toute l'étendue du territoire national".
Iraq Declares January 26 Public Holiday In Baghdad Governorate Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) Iraq's Ministry of Interior has declared tomorrow Sunday, January 26, 2025, as an official public holiday in the Baghdad governorate to cope with the expected influx of pilgrims heading to the city of Kadhimiya for the annual commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Musa bin Jafar Al-Kadhim. Other have announced that they will follow suit. The Rajab 25 commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Musa bin Jafar Al-Kadhim has been declared a one-off public holiday in the Baghdad governorate on previous occasions, such as Sunday, May 25, 2014, and Thursday July 8, 2010. These public holidays declarations have all also been announced on the day before the commemoration.
Iraq Declares January 26 Public Holiday In Baghdad Governorate Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) Iraq's Ministry of Interior has declared tomorrow Sunday, January 26, 2025, as an official public holiday in the Baghdad governorate to cope with the expected influx of pilgrims heading to the city of Kadhimiya for the annual commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Musa bin Jafar Al-Kadhim. Other have announced that they will follow suit. The Rajab 25 commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Musa bin Jafar Al-Kadhim has been declared a one-off public holiday in the Baghdad governorate on previous occasions, such as Sunday, May 25, 2014, and Thursday July 8, 2010. These public holidays declarations have all also been announced on the day before the commemoration.
Jammu and Kashmir Changes Date Of Shab-e-Miraj Public Holiday Government of Jammu and Kashmir (Srinigar) The Government of India's Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has announced that the date of the public holiday for the upcoming Shab-e-Miraj had been changed to Tuesday, January 28, 2025. As per the aforementioned vide notification, "In partial modification of Government Order No. 2193 JK(GAD) of 2024 dated: 29.12.2024, it is hereby ordered that the holiday on account of Shab-i-Miraj shall now be observed on 28th of January, 2025 (Tuesday) instead of 27th of January, 2025 (Monday), in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir". The order follows Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board’s communication to Secretary to the Government, Revenue (Hajj and Auqaf) Department.
Jammu and Kashmir Changes Date Of Shab-e-Miraj Public Holiday Government of Jammu and Kashmir (Srinigar) The Government of India's Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has announced that the date of the public holiday for the upcoming Shab-e-Miraj had been changed to Tuesday, January 28, 2025. As per the aforementioned vide notification, "In partial modification of Government Order No. 2193 JK(GAD) of 2024 dated: 29.12.2024, it is hereby ordered that the holiday on account of Shab-i-Miraj shall now be observed on 28th of January, 2025 (Tuesday) instead of 27th of January, 2025 (Monday), in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir". The order follows Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board’s communication to Secretary to the Government, Revenue (Hajj and Auqaf) Department.
Kedah Declares February 11 Thaipusam Public Holiday Bernama News Agency (Alor Setar) For the fourth consecutive year, Kedah's Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, has declared a public holiday in Kedah, to celebrate Thaipusam. The announcement of the declaration of Tuesday, February 11, 2025, as a public holiday in Kedah was made by the state executive councilor, Wong Chia Zhen. Thaipusam had also been observed as a public holiday in Kedah from 2014 to 2016, but as was the case this year, it had not been listed in the initial list of gazetted public holidays in Kedah (such as the Jadual Hari Kelepasan Am Negeri 2025 list of 2025 Malaysian state wise public holidays released last July).
Kedah Declares February 11 Thaipusam Public Holiday Bernama News Agency (Alor Setar) For the fourth consecutive year, Kedah's Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, has declared a public holiday in Kedah, to celebrate Thaipusam. The announcement of the declaration of Tuesday, February 11, 2025, as a public holiday in Kedah was made by the state executive councilor, Wong Chia Zhen. Thaipusam had also been observed as a public holiday in Kedah from 2014 to 2016, but as was the case this year, it had not been listed in the initial list of gazetted public holidays in Kedah (such as the Jadual Hari Kelepasan Am Negeri 2025 list of 2025 Malaysian state wise public holidays released last July).
Kyrgyzstan President Signs Labor Code Amendments Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed into law the new Labor Code approved by the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament of Kyrgyzstan) last month, based on last November's draft cabinet resolution О введении в действие Трудового кодекса Кыргызской Республики и внесении изменений в некоторые законодательные акты в сфере труда. Recall that, late last month, pending approval of the new Labor Code, the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan had adopted a resolution on the transfer of days off in 2025 (Постановление Кабинета Министров от 30.12.2024 №809). However, the aforementioned resolution 809 specified that "It should be noted that in the future it is planned to cancel the practice of adopting individual resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers on the transfer of holidays in connection with the adoption of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is assumed that after its approval, this resolution will lose its force.".
Kyrgyzstan President Signs Labor Code Amendments Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed into law the new Labor Code approved by the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament of Kyrgyzstan) last month, based on last November's draft cabinet resolution О введении в действие Трудового кодекса Кыргызской Республики и внесении изменений в некоторые законодательные акты в сфере труда. Recall that, late last month, pending approval of the new Labor Code, the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan had adopted a resolution on the transfer of days off in 2025 (Постановление Кабинета Министров от 30.12.2024 №809). However, the aforementioned resolution 809 specified that "It should be noted that in the future it is planned to cancel the practice of adopting individual resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers on the transfer of holidays in connection with the adoption of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is assumed that after its approval, this resolution will lose its force.".
Morocco Once Again Considering Canceling Eid Al Adha Sacrifices Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat) Morocco is once again rife with rumours of the possible cancellation the sacrificing of live animals from the 2025 Eid al Adha public holiday celebrations. Morocco's Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed El Bouari, has launched a census of the available livestock, while the Government Spokesperson, Mustapha Baitas, has cautioned against premature speculation. Nonetheless, Morocco's ministre délégué au Budget, Fouzi Lekjaa, has called for a national curtailment of meat consumption. Recall that, last March, we had reported that as Morocco entered its seventh year of drought, prices for animals to be sacrificed on the occasion of the Eid al Adha public holiday were soaring, leading to speculation that the Moroccan State might cancel the sacrificing of live animals from the 2024 Eid al Adha public holiday celebrations. Such cancellations have happened in the past. In 1996, the late King Hassan II canceled the Eid al Adha sacrifices due to years of drought. Likewise, in 1981, due to a drought aggravated by the program of structural adjustment of the government of Maati Bouabid, Eid al Adha sacrifices were also canceled, as they were in 1963, in the context of an economic crisis due to the war of sands with Algeria.
Morocco Once Again Considering Canceling Eid Al Adha Sacrifices Agence Maroc Arabe Presse (Rabat) Morocco is once again rife with rumours of the possible cancellation the sacrificing of live animals from the 2025 Eid al Adha public holiday celebrations. Morocco's Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed El Bouari, has launched a census of the available livestock, while the Government Spokesperson, Mustapha Baitas, has cautioned against premature speculation. Nonetheless, Morocco's ministre délégué au Budget, Fouzi Lekjaa, has called for a national curtailment of meat consumption. Recall that, last March, we had reported that as Morocco entered its seventh year of drought, prices for animals to be sacrificed on the occasion of the Eid al Adha public holiday were soaring, leading to speculation that the Moroccan State might cancel the sacrificing of live animals from the 2024 Eid al Adha public holiday celebrations. Such cancellations have happened in the past. In 1996, the late King Hassan II canceled the Eid al Adha sacrifices due to years of drought. Likewise, in 1981, due to a drought aggravated by the program of structural adjustment of the government of Maati Bouabid, Eid al Adha sacrifices were also canceled, as they were in 1963, in the context of an economic crisis due to the war of sands with Algeria.
Tamil Nadu Partially Revises 2025 Public Holidays Government of Tamil Nadu (Chennai) The Government of India's State of Tamil Nadu has announced that it will soon issue a vide notification with a revised list of 2025 public holidays to be observed by Tamil Nadu's ration shops. The aforementioned revised list of 2025 public holidays does not amend the list of 2025 public holidays in Tamil Nadu as contained in the vide notification G.O.Ms.No. 792 of last November, however it does amend the list of 2025 public holidays published last month for all ration shops operating under the Public Distribution Scheme in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Partially Revises 2025 Public Holidays Government of Tamil Nadu (Chennai) The Government of India's State of Tamil Nadu has announced that it will soon issue a vide notification with a revised list of 2025 public holidays to be observed by Tamil Nadu's ration shops. The aforementioned revised list of 2025 public holidays does not amend the list of 2025 public holidays in Tamil Nadu as contained in the vide notification G.O.Ms.No. 792 of last November, however it does amend the list of 2025 public holidays published last month for all ration shops operating under the Public Distribution Scheme in Tamil Nadu.
UAE 2025 Public Holidays Announced Emirates News Agency (WAM) The UAE government is reported to have announced exact dates for the 2025 Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha public holidays, thus fleshing-out last April's Cabinet resolution No. 27 of 2024 containing the list of UAE public holidays for both the private and public sectors during the calendar year 2025. Recall that that aforementioned resolution, based on Federal Law No. 11 of 2017, Federal Law No. 33 of 2021, Federal Law No. 49 of 2022, as well as Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2019, did not specify any dates for the 2025 Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha public holidays. And, the Eid Al Fitr dates mentioned in today's media reports seem incorrect.
UAE 2025 Public Holidays Announced Emirates News Agency (WAM) The UAE government is reported to have announced exact dates for the 2025 Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha public holidays, thus fleshing-out last April's Cabinet resolution No. 27 of 2024 containing the list of UAE public holidays for both the private and public sectors during the calendar year 2025. Recall that that aforementioned resolution, based on Federal Law No. 11 of 2017, Federal Law No. 33 of 2021, Federal Law No. 49 of 2022, as well as Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2019, did not specify any dates for the 2025 Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha public holidays. And, the Eid Al Fitr dates mentioned in today's media reports seem incorrect.
Mizoram Declares February 12 Public Holiday Mizoram General Administration Department (Aizawl) The Government of India's State of Mizoram has issued the vide notification No.H.11014/9/2017-GAD/Pt. declaring Wednesday, February 12, 2025, as a one-off electoral public holiday on account of the general election to local councils being held on that date. As per the aforementioned notification, "the Governor of Mizoram declared the 12th February, 2025 (Wednesday) as Public Holiday for all Government Servants including employees under Central/State Public Undertakings, Educational Institutions and Banking Institutions within Aizawl Municipality and Lunglei Municipality in order to enable the electors to exercise their franchise in the forthcoming General Election to Local Councils, 2025". The aforementioned announcement is outside of the scope of the list of 2025 public holidays in the state of Mizoram as published last August by the Government of Mizoram in the vide notification No.F.23012/1/2020-GAD/92, which only listed national and state-wide public holidays and restricted holidays.
Mizoram Declares February 12 Public Holiday Mizoram General Administration Department (Aizawl) The Government of India's State of Mizoram has issued the vide notification No.H.11014/9/2017-GAD/Pt. declaring Wednesday, February 12, 2025, as a one-off electoral public holiday on account of the general election to local councils being held on that date. As per the aforementioned notification, "the Governor of Mizoram declared the 12th February, 2025 (Wednesday) as Public Holiday for all Government Servants including employees under Central/State Public Undertakings, Educational Institutions and Banking Institutions within Aizawl Municipality and Lunglei Municipality in order to enable the electors to exercise their franchise in the forthcoming General Election to Local Councils, 2025". The aforementioned announcement is outside of the scope of the list of 2025 public holidays in the state of Mizoram as published last August by the Government of Mizoram in the vide notification No.F.23012/1/2020-GAD/92, which only listed national and state-wide public holidays and restricted holidays.
Timor Leste Declares January 29 Chinese New Year Holiday Press Release Government Of Timor-Leste (Dili) The Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the government of Timor Leste has issued an announcement of the declaration of a public sector holiday, on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, on account of Chinese New Year (Tolerância de ponto por ocasião do Ano Novo Chinês). Note that the aforementioned declaration of Wednesday, January 29, 2025, as a public sector holiday, is in addition to the list of 2025 public holidays announced by the government of Timor Leste in yesterday's press communiqué.
Timor Leste Declares January 29 Chinese New Year Holiday Press Release Government Of Timor-Leste (Dili) The Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the government of Timor Leste has issued an announcement of the declaration of a public sector holiday, on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, on account of Chinese New Year (Tolerância de ponto por ocasião do Ano Novo Chinês). Note that the aforementioned declaration of Wednesday, January 29, 2025, as a public sector holiday, is in addition to the list of 2025 public holidays announced by the government of Timor Leste in yesterday's press communiqué.
Haryana Declares February 5 Public Holiday For Delhi Polls Government of Haryana (Chandigarh) The Government of India's state of Haryana has issued the vide Notification No.Elec-2025/IR-II/PSCE/Hol/2052 declaring Wednesday, February 5 as a public holiday on account of the general elections being held in the Delhi NCT on that date. As per the aforementioned notification, signed by the Haryana Labour Commissioner, Anju Chaudhry, "in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 28 of the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958 (Punjab Act 15 of 1958) and all other enabling powers, the Governor of Haryana hereby fixes Wednesday the 05.02.2025 to be the holiday with wages for all Shops and Commercial Establishments falling with the jurisdiction of the State of Haryana for only those who are enrolled as voters in the NCT of Delhi to enable them to cast their vote". The aforementioned declaration of Wednesday, February 5, 2025, as a public holiday thus partially amends the terms of the General Administration Department vide Notification No.28/67/2008-1HR-1 of last December containing the annual list of non-working public holidays in India's state of Haryana for the calendar year 2025.
Haryana Declares February 5 Public Holiday For Delhi Polls Government of Haryana (Chandigarh) The Government of India's state of Haryana has issued the vide Notification No.Elec-2025/IR-II/PSCE/Hol/2052 declaring Wednesday, February 5 as a public holiday on account of the general elections being held in the Delhi NCT on that date. As per the aforementioned notification, signed by the Haryana Labour Commissioner, Anju Chaudhry, "in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 28 of the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958 (Punjab Act 15 of 1958) and all other enabling powers, the Governor of Haryana hereby fixes Wednesday the 05.02.2025 to be the holiday with wages for all Shops and Commercial Establishments falling with the jurisdiction of the State of Haryana for only those who are enrolled as voters in the NCT of Delhi to enable them to cast their vote". The aforementioned declaration of Wednesday, February 5, 2025, as a public holiday thus partially amends the terms of the General Administration Department vide Notification No.28/67/2008-1HR-1 of last December containing the annual list of non-working public holidays in India's state of Haryana for the calendar year 2025.
Kuwait Declares January 30 Bank Holiday The Central Bank of Kuwait (Kuwait City) The Kuwait Banking Association (KBA), in coordination with the Central Bank of Kuwait, has declared Thursday, January 30, 2025, as a bank holiday in Kuwait in observance of the upcoming anniversary of Al-Isra and Al-Mi'raj. As per the aforementioned announcement by the Deputy Secretary General of the KBA, Sheikha Al-Essa, banks will resume operations on Sunday, February 2. The aforementioned announcement follows last week's announcement by the Kuwaiti Council of Ministers that all government departments and public institutions would remain closed from Thursday, January 30, until Saturday, February 1, 2025, with regular operations resuming on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Recall that Kuwait's weekends were changed to Friday-Saturday in the summer of 2007.
Kuwait Declares January 30 Bank Holiday The Central Bank of Kuwait (Kuwait City) The Kuwait Banking Association (KBA), in coordination with the Central Bank of Kuwait, has declared Thursday, January 30, 2025, as a bank holiday in Kuwait in observance of the upcoming anniversary of Al-Isra and Al-Mi'raj. As per the aforementioned announcement by the Deputy Secretary General of the KBA, Sheikha Al-Essa, banks will resume operations on Sunday, February 2. The aforementioned announcement follows last week's announcement by the Kuwaiti Council of Ministers that all government departments and public institutions would remain closed from Thursday, January 30, until Saturday, February 1, 2025, with regular operations resuming on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Recall that Kuwait's weekends were changed to Friday-Saturday in the summer of 2007.
Timor Leste Releases 2025 Public Holidays Komunikadu Imprensa Sekretaria Estadu Konsellu Ministru Timor-Leste (Dili) The government of Timor Leste has issued a press communiqué containing its annual list of official non-working public holidays in Timor Leste for the calendar year 2025, as declared by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the Ninth Constitutional Government of Timor Leste ("Os feriados de data fixa e de data variável determinados pela Lei n.º 10/2005, de 10 de agosto, para 2025 são os seguintes"-"Feriadu sira ho data fiksu no data variavel nian determina husi Lei n.10/2005, loron 10 fulan-agostu, ba tinan 2025 maka hanesan tuir mai ne’e"). A footnote to the aforementioned relates to the November 3 public holiday, observed since 2023, and states that "The Law n. 10/2005, of 10th of August, determines national public holidays, official commemorative dates and the granting of days-off, and has been amended by Law n. 3/2016, of 25th of May and by Law n.º 10/2023, of 5th of April, to recognise key historical dates of the Timorese Struggle for National Liberation and for the recognition of the role of women in Timorese society".
Timor Leste Releases 2025 Public Holidays Komunikadu Imprensa Sekretaria Estadu Konsellu Ministru Timor-Leste (Dili) The government of Timor Leste has issued a press communiqué containing its annual list of official non-working public holidays in Timor Leste for the calendar year 2025, as declared by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the Ninth Constitutional Government of Timor Leste ("Os feriados de data fixa e de data variável determinados pela Lei n.º 10/2005, de 10 de agosto, para 2025 são os seguintes"-"Feriadu sira ho data fiksu no data variavel nian determina husi Lei n.10/2005, loron 10 fulan-agostu, ba tinan 2025 maka hanesan tuir mai ne’e"). A footnote to the aforementioned relates to the November 3 public holiday, observed since 2023, and states that "The Law n. 10/2005, of 10th of August, determines national public holidays, official commemorative dates and the granting of days-off, and has been amended by Law n. 3/2016, of 25th of May and by Law n.º 10/2023, of 5th of April, to recognise key historical dates of the Timorese Struggle for National Liberation and for the recognition of the role of women in Timorese society".
Suriname CNY Public Holiday January 29 Kabinet van de President van de Republiek Suriname (Paramarimbo) The government of Suriname has announced that Wednesday, January 29, 2025, would be a public holiday on account of the celebration of Chinese New Year. Recall that, back in early 2011, Suriname's then Home Affairs Minister, Soewarto Moestadja, had announced that the Council of Ministers of Suriname had declared an additional public holiday on Thursday, February 3, 2011, for the upcoming Chinese New Year. A few years beforehand, the government of Suriname had declared Monday, October 20th, 2008, as a one-off public holiday to commemorate the 155th anniversary of Chinese immigration to Suriname.
Suriname CNY Public Holiday January 29 Kabinet van de President van de Republiek Suriname (Paramarimbo) The government of Suriname has announced that Wednesday, January 29, 2025, would be a public holiday on account of the celebration of Chinese New Year. Recall that, back in early 2011, Suriname's then Home Affairs Minister, Soewarto Moestadja, had announced that the Council of Ministers of Suriname had declared an additional public holiday on Thursday, February 3, 2011, for the upcoming Chinese New Year. A few years beforehand, the government of Suriname had declared Monday, October 20th, 2008, as a one-off public holiday to commemorate the 155th anniversary of Chinese immigration to Suriname.
Turkey Declares National Day Of Mourning On January 22 Hürriyet Daily News (Istanbul) Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has announced that Türkiye has declared a day of national mourning for the lives lost in the Kartalkaya ski resort hotel fire. As per the aforementioned announcement, "A one-day national mourning has been declared across the country tomorrow. I extend my condolences and wish God's mercy upon our deceased citizens".
Turkey Declares National Day Of Mourning On January 22 Hürriyet Daily News (Istanbul) Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has announced that Türkiye has declared a day of national mourning for the lives lost in the Kartalkaya ski resort hotel fire. As per the aforementioned announcement, "A one-day national mourning has been declared across the country tomorrow. I extend my condolences and wish God's mercy upon our deceased citizens".
Bolivian Public Holiday January 22 Agencia Boliviana de Información (La Paz) The Ministry of Labor of Bolivia has announced that Wednesday, January 22, 2025, would be a national public holiday, in line with paragraph I of article 48 of the Political Constitution of the State. As per the aforementioned announcement, Wednesday, January 22, marks the Day of the Creation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, constituting a national holiday with suspension of public and private activities throughout the territory of the Plurinational State of Bolivia. Recall that, the Bolivian Government had declared Friday, January 22, 2010, as a one-off national public holiday, to coincide with Juan Evo Morales Ayma's second inauguration as President of Bolivia. Later that same year, the Decreto Supremo 405 (Gaceta Nro.97NEC), specified that January 22 was to become an annual national non-working public holiday ("se declara feriado con suspensión de actividades públicas y privadas a nivel nacional el día 22 de enero de cada año") to be officially named Día de la Fundación del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia.
Bolivian Public Holiday January 22 Agencia Boliviana de Información (La Paz) The Ministry of Labor of Bolivia has announced that Wednesday, January 22, 2025, would be a national public holiday, in line with paragraph I of article 48 of the Political Constitution of the State. As per the aforementioned announcement, Wednesday, January 22, marks the Day of the Creation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, constituting a national holiday with suspension of public and private activities throughout the territory of the Plurinational State of Bolivia. Recall that, the Bolivian Government had declared Friday, January 22, 2010, as a one-off national public holiday, to coincide with Juan Evo Morales Ayma's second inauguration as President of Bolivia. Later that same year, the Decreto Supremo 405 (Gaceta Nro.97NEC), specified that January 22 was to become an annual national non-working public holiday ("se declara feriado con suspensión de actividades públicas y privadas a nivel nacional el día 22 de enero de cada año") to be officially named Día de la Fundación del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia.
Tamil Nadu Declares February 5 Bye-Election Public Holiday Government of Tamil Nadu (Chennai) The Government of India's State of Tamil Nadu has issued the Government of Tamil Nadu Vide Notifiaction G.O(Ms).No.77 declaring a local public holiday on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, on account of the Erode (East) Assembly constituency bye-election. As per the aforementioned notification, "the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby declares Wednesday, the 05th February 2025, the date on which the poll for the Bye-Election to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 98. Erode (East) Assembly Constituency will take place, in the areas comprised in the above said Assembly Constituency lying in Erode, to be a Public Holiday." adding that "all employees working in Erode and neighbouring districts but registered as voters in 98. Erode (East) Assembly Constituency, shall also be given a paid holiday on 05.02.2025". The aforementioned declaration of Wednesday, February 5, 2025, as a local public holiday, does not per se amend the list of 2025 public holidays in Tamil Nadu as contained in the vide notification G.O.Ms.No. 792 of last November, as that list did not include local public holidays.
Tamil Nadu Declares February 5 Bye-Election Public Holiday Government of Tamil Nadu (Chennai) The Government of India's State of Tamil Nadu has issued the Government of Tamil Nadu Vide Notifiaction G.O(Ms).No.77 declaring a local public holiday on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, on account of the Erode (East) Assembly constituency bye-election. As per the aforementioned notification, "the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby declares Wednesday, the 05th February 2025, the date on which the poll for the Bye-Election to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 98. Erode (East) Assembly Constituency will take place, in the areas comprised in the above said Assembly Constituency lying in Erode, to be a Public Holiday." adding that "all employees working in Erode and neighbouring districts but registered as voters in 98. Erode (East) Assembly Constituency, shall also be given a paid holiday on 05.02.2025". The aforementioned declaration of Wednesday, February 5, 2025, as a local public holiday, does not per se amend the list of 2025 public holidays in Tamil Nadu as contained in the vide notification G.O.Ms.No. 792 of last November, as that list did not include local public holidays.
Manipur Declares January 20 Public Holiday For N Kayisii Government of Manipur (Imphal) The Governor of India's state of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, has issued a notification that it had declared a half-day public holiday on account of today's passing away of the late N Kayisii, MLA of Tadubi. As per the aforementioned, "The governor of Manipur is pleased to declare half holiday on 20th January 2025 from 1 pm for all offices and educational institutions under the government of Manipur as a mark of respect to the memory of (Late) N Kayisii". The aforementioned announcement thus amends last month's vide notification No.LIb-101/1/2022-GAD-GAD, issued by the Government of India's state of Manipur and containing its annual list of the days which will be non-working public holidays in India's state of Manipur for the calendar year 2025.
Manipur Declares January 20 Public Holiday For N Kayisii Government of Manipur (Imphal) The Governor of India's state of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, has issued a notification that it had declared a half-day public holiday on account of today's passing away of the late N Kayisii, MLA of Tadubi. As per the aforementioned, "The governor of Manipur is pleased to declare half holiday on 20th January 2025 from 1 pm for all offices and educational institutions under the government of Manipur as a mark of respect to the memory of (Late) N Kayisii". The aforementioned announcement thus amends last month's vide notification No.LIb-101/1/2022-GAD-GAD, issued by the Government of India's state of Manipur and containing its annual list of the days which will be non-working public holidays in India's state of Manipur for the calendar year 2025.
Oman Moves Isra'a Wal Miraj Public Holiday To January 30 Oman News Agency (Muscat) Oman's Ministry of Labour has announced that the upcoming Prophet's Birthday public holiday, for both the public sector and the private sector of Oman, would be observed on Thursday, January 30, 2025, leading to a 3-day weekend, as weekends in Oman were changed to Friday/Saturday in 2013. As per the aforementioned announcement, "Thursday, January 30, 2025 will be an official holiday for employees of units of the state’s administrative apparatus and other legal entities, as well as establishments of the private sector". Recall that, earlier this week, Kuwait also moved its upcoming Isra Wal Miraj public holiday from January 27 to Thursday, January 30, "to provide for an extended weekend".
Oman Moves Isra'a Wal Miraj Public Holiday To January 30 Oman News Agency (Muscat) Oman's Ministry of Labour has announced that the upcoming Prophet's Birthday public holiday, for both the public sector and the private sector of Oman, would be observed on Thursday, January 30, 2025, leading to a 3-day weekend, as weekends in Oman were changed to Friday/Saturday in 2013. As per the aforementioned announcement, "Thursday, January 30, 2025 will be an official holiday for employees of units of the state’s administrative apparatus and other legal entities, as well as establishments of the private sector". Recall that, earlier this week, Kuwait also moved its upcoming Isra Wal Miraj public holiday from January 27 to Thursday, January 30, "to provide for an extended weekend".
