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Nepal Declares March 31 Eid Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the Nepalese Government had declared Monday, March 31, 2025, as a public holiday on account of Eid-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned announcement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Ramchandra Tiwari, "In line with the announcement published in the Nepal Gazette on February 12, 2024, the government has decided to declare Monday, March 31, a public holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr". The declaration of Monday, March 31, 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 March 31 Eid Public Holiday Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs (Kathmandu) Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the Nepalese Government had declared Monday, March 31, 2025, as a public holiday on account of Eid-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned announcement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Ramchandra Tiwari, "In line with the announcement published in the Nepal Gazette on February 12, 2024, the government has decided to declare Monday, March 31, a public holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr". The declaration of Monday, March 31, 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.
Algeria Declares 3-Day End of Ramadan Public Holidays Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers) The Algerian Commission nationale de l'observation du croissant lunaire, has announced that the first Moon crescent could not be observed tonight and therefore that Monday, March 31, 2025, would be the first day of the month of Choual de l'année 1446 de l'Hégire. Recall that, earlier this week, the Algerian Direction générale de la Fonction publique et de la Réforme administrative had announced that the first 3 days of the month of Shawwal would be public holidays for both the public and private sectors ("les 1er, 2 et 3 du mois de Choual 1446 de l’Hégire seront des jours de congé payé pour l’ensemble des fonctionnaires des institutions et administrations publiques, des établissements et offices publics et privés, ainsi que pour tous les employés des entreprises publiques et privées, quel que soit leur statut, y compris ceux rémunérés à la journée ou à l’heure").
Algeria Declares 3-Day End of Ramadan Public Holidays Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers) The Algerian Commission nationale de l'observation du croissant lunaire, has announced that the first Moon crescent could not be observed tonight and therefore that Monday, March 31, 2025, would be the first day of the month of Choual de l'année 1446 de l'Hégire. Recall that, earlier this week, the Algerian Direction générale de la Fonction publique et de la Réforme administrative had announced that the first 3 days of the month of Shawwal would be public holidays for both the public and private sectors ("les 1er, 2 et 3 du mois de Choual 1446 de l’Hégire seront des jours de congé payé pour l’ensemble des fonctionnaires des institutions et administrations publiques, des établissements et offices publics et privés, ainsi que pour tous les employés des entreprises publiques et privées, quel que soit leur statut, y compris ceux rémunérés à la journée ou à l’heure").
Benin End of Ramadan Public Holiday March 30 Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou) Benin's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Adidjatou A. Mathys, has issued a communique announcing that, on the advice of the Union Islamique du Bénin (UIB), the government of Bénin had declared Sunday, March 30, 2025, as a non-working public holiday throughout Bénin on account of the Aïd el-Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned communique, "Dans le cadre de la célébration de la fête du Ramadan, et conformément aux dispositions de la loi n° 90-019 du 27 juillet 1990 fixant les fêtes légales en République du Bénin, la journée du dimanche 30 mars 2025 est fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l'étendue du territoire national.".
Benin End of Ramadan Public Holiday March 30 Site officiel du gouvernement du Bénin (Cotonou) Benin's Minister of Labour and Social Security, Adidjatou A. Mathys, has issued a communique announcing that, on the advice of the Union Islamique du Bénin (UIB), the government of Bénin had declared Sunday, March 30, 2025, as a non-working public holiday throughout Bénin on account of the Aïd el-Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned communique, "Dans le cadre de la célébration de la fête du Ramadan, et conformément aux dispositions de la loi n° 90-019 du 27 juillet 1990 fixant les fêtes légales en République du Bénin, la journée du dimanche 30 mars 2025 est fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l'étendue du territoire national.".
Chad Aid El Fitr Public Holiday March 30 Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena) Chad's Minister de la Fonction publique et du Fonction Publique et de la Concertation Sociale, Abdoulaye Mbodou Mbami, has issued a communiqué declaring Sunday, March 30, 2025, a as public holiday in the Chad, on account of the upcoming Aïd el-Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holiday, all the while specifying that "la journée du lundi 31 mars 2025 restera ouvrable".
Chad Aid El Fitr Public Holiday March 30 Agence Tchadienne de Presse (N’Djamena) Chad's Minister de la Fonction publique et du Fonction Publique et de la Concertation Sociale, Abdoulaye Mbodou Mbami, has issued a communiqué declaring Sunday, March 30, 2025, a as public holiday in the Chad, on account of the upcoming Aïd el-Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holiday, all the while specifying that "la journée du lundi 31 mars 2025 restera ouvrable".
Egypt Extends End of Ramadan Public Holidays Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Following an announcement by Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta, the country’s authority on Islamic rulings, Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has announced extended paid public holidays from Saturday, March 29, until Wednesday, April 2, 2025, on account of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Egyptian Labour Minister, Mohamed Gobran, confirmed that the private sector would benefit from the same extended holiday period. The Dar Al-Ifta had stated, earlier tonight, that "Based on the confirmed results of this legitimate visual sighting, it has been determined that the crescent moon of Shawwal was not sighted across the country through our committees". Recall that, earlier this week, Prime Minister Madbouly had stated that "if the official sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon confirms that Monday, 31 March 2025, is the first day of Shawwal 1446 AH, the holiday period will be extended until Wednesday, 2 April 2025".
Egypt Extends End of Ramadan Public Holidays Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Following an announcement by Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta, the country’s authority on Islamic rulings, Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has announced extended paid public holidays from Saturday, March 29, until Wednesday, April 2, 2025, on account of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Egyptian Labour Minister, Mohamed Gobran, confirmed that the private sector would benefit from the same extended holiday period. The Dar Al-Ifta had stated, earlier tonight, that "Based on the confirmed results of this legitimate visual sighting, it has been determined that the crescent moon of Shawwal was not sighted across the country through our committees". Recall that, earlier this week, Prime Minister Madbouly had stated that "if the official sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon confirms that Monday, 31 March 2025, is the first day of Shawwal 1446 AH, the holiday period will be extended until Wednesday, 2 April 2025".
Guinea Conakry Declares Day After Aïd El Fitr Public Holiday Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique, Faya François Bourouno, has issued a communique declaring Monday, March 31, 2025, a public holiday in Guinea Conakry on account of the Aïd El Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned television announcement, "Conformément au décret concernant les fêtes légales en Guinée, le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique a déclaré la journée du lundi 31 mars 2025, lendemain de la fête du Ramadan, fériée, chômée et payée".
Guinea Conakry Declares Day After Aïd El Fitr Public Holiday Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique, Faya François Bourouno, has issued a communique declaring Monday, March 31, 2025, a public holiday in Guinea Conakry on account of the Aïd El Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned television announcement, "Conformément au décret concernant les fêtes légales en Guinée, le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique a déclaré la journée du lundi 31 mars 2025, lendemain de la fête du Ramadan, fériée, chômée et payée".
Ivory Coast Declares March 30-31 Aïd-el-Fitr Public Holidays Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan) The ministre de l’Emploi et de la Protection Sociale of the Ivory Coast, has declared Sunday and Monday, March 30 and 31, 2025, as the date of this years Aïd-el-Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holiday. As per the aforementioned announcement, "En application du décret n° 2011-371 du 4 novembre 2011, modifiant et complétant l'article 2 du décret n° 96-205 du 7 mars 1996 déterminant la liste et le régime des jours fériés : Le dimanche 30 mars 2025, jour de la fête de fin de Ramadan (Aïd-el-Fitr), est déclaré jour férié et chômé ; Le lundi 31 mars 2025, lendemain de la fête de fin de Ramadan, est également déclaré jour férié et chômé sur toute l'étendue du territoire national ".
Ivory Coast Declares March 30-31 Aïd-el-Fitr Public Holidays Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan) The ministre de l’Emploi et de la Protection Sociale of the Ivory Coast, has declared Sunday and Monday, March 30 and 31, 2025, as the date of this years Aïd-el-Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holiday. As per the aforementioned announcement, "En application du décret n° 2011-371 du 4 novembre 2011, modifiant et complétant l'article 2 du décret n° 96-205 du 7 mars 1996 déterminant la liste et le régime des jours fériés : Le dimanche 30 mars 2025, jour de la fête de fin de Ramadan (Aïd-el-Fitr), est déclaré jour férié et chômé ; Le lundi 31 mars 2025, lendemain de la fête de fin de Ramadan, est également déclaré jour férié et chômé sur toute l'étendue du territoire national ".
Mozambique End of Ramadan Public Sector Holiday March 31 Agencia de Informção de Moçambique (Maputo) Mozambique's Minister of Labor, Gender and Social Action, Ivete Alane, has granted a one-off sectorial non-working public sector holiday on Monday, March 31, 2025, "to all workers and public servants who profess the Muslim religion, on the occasion of the celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitre", in line with paragraph 2 of article 5 of Decree nº 7/2015, of June 3rd. Mozambique's Labour Code gives the Minister of Labour the authority to declare one-off public holidays in Mozambique.
Mozambique End of Ramadan Public Sector Holiday March 31 Agencia de Informção de Moçambique (Maputo) Mozambique's Minister of Labor, Gender and Social Action, Ivete Alane, has granted a one-off sectorial non-working public sector holiday on Monday, March 31, 2025, "to all workers and public servants who profess the Muslim religion, on the occasion of the celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitre", in line with paragraph 2 of article 5 of Decree nº 7/2015, of June 3rd. Mozambique's Labour Code gives the Minister of Labour the authority to declare one-off public holidays in Mozambique.
Nicaragua Extends Easter 2025 Public Sector Holidays Ministerio del Trabajo de Nicaragua (MITRAB) Nicaragua's Vice President, Rosario Murillo, has announced that Nicaragua's public sector workers and government services would, this year again, close down for 10 consecutive days, from April 12 to 21, 2025, inclusively, on account of the upcoming Holy Week. The extension of the annual Easter public holidays to a full week for the public sector is a regular occurrence in Nicaragua. The private sector, for its part, gets a 4-day period of non-working public holidays stretching from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday.
Nicaragua Extends Easter 2025 Public Sector Holidays Ministerio del Trabajo de Nicaragua (MITRAB) Nicaragua's Vice President, Rosario Murillo, has announced that Nicaragua's public sector workers and government services would, this year again, close down for 10 consecutive days, from April 12 to 21, 2025, inclusively, on account of the upcoming Holy Week. The extension of the annual Easter public holidays to a full week for the public sector is a regular occurrence in Nicaragua. The private sector, for its part, gets a 4-day period of non-working public holidays stretching from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday.
Sierra Leone Declares March 30-31 Eid Al Fitr Public Holidays State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, announced that the feast of Eid Al Fitr (End of Ramadan) would occur on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Consequently, "the government has declared Monday, March 31st, 2025, a public holiday across the country".
Sierra Leone Declares March 30-31 Eid Al Fitr Public Holidays State House Press Secretariat (Freetown) The Office of the President of Sierra Leone, State House, announced that the feast of Eid Al Fitr (End of Ramadan) would occur on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Consequently, "the government has declared Monday, March 31st, 2025, a public holiday across the country".
Gambia Declares Eid-ul-Fitr Public Holiday On March 31 Office of the President of the Gambia (Banjul) The President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, has declared Monday, March 31, 2025, as a public holiday for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned announcement, "The public is hereby informed that in observance of Eid-Ul-Fitr, His Excellency President Adama Barrow, acting under section 76 of the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia is pleased to declare Monday 31st March 2025, as a public holiday throughout the country".
Gambia Declares Eid-ul-Fitr Public Holiday On March 31 Office of the President of the Gambia (Banjul) The President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, has declared Monday, March 31, 2025, as a public holiday for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned announcement, "The public is hereby informed that in observance of Eid-Ul-Fitr, His Excellency President Adama Barrow, acting under section 76 of the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia is pleased to declare Monday 31st March 2025, as a public holiday throughout the country".
Honduras' Cohep Announces Easter 2025 Public Holidays El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (Cohep) announced that for the private sector, the upcoming Easter Week public holidays will be from Maundy Thursday (April 17) to the Day of the Americas (which is now moved to Monday, April 21, 2025), with workers expected to return to work on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. In the past, a half-day public holiday was afforded to the private sector of Honduras on Easter Week Wednesday, but this was not the case in 2024 and will not be the case either in 2025.
Honduras' Cohep Announces Easter 2025 Public Holidays El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (Cohep) announced that for the private sector, the upcoming Easter Week public holidays will be from Maundy Thursday (April 17) to the Day of the Americas (which is now moved to Monday, April 21, 2025), with workers expected to return to work on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. In the past, a half-day public holiday was afforded to the private sector of Honduras on Easter Week Wednesday, but this was not the case in 2024 and will not be the case either in 2025.
Kenya Declares March 31 Idd-ul-Fitr Public Holiday Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has issued a special gazette notice announcing that the date of the upcoming annual non-working public holiday for Idd-Ul-Fitr (the End of Ramadan) in Kenya would be Monday, March 31, 2025. As per the aforementioned gazette notification, "It is notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 (1) of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that Monday, the 31st March, 2025, shall be a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr". The date of the 2025 End of Ramadan public holiday had initially listed by the Kenyan Government as Tuesday, April 1, 2025, due to a specific clause of the Kenyan Public Holidays Act, which specifies a mathematical rule for the date of the Idd-Ul-Fitr public holiday in Kenya. But this rule was also broken at the last minute, last year, when then Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, issued a special gazette notice announcing that the date of the 2024 Idd-Ul-Fitr would be Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as opposed to an earlier gazette notification listing Thursday, April 11, 2024, for the same reasons.
Kenya Declares March 31 Idd-ul-Fitr Public Holiday Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Nairobi) Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has issued a special gazette notice announcing that the date of the upcoming annual non-working public holiday for Idd-Ul-Fitr (the End of Ramadan) in Kenya would be Monday, March 31, 2025. As per the aforementioned gazette notification, "It is notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 (1) of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that Monday, the 31st March, 2025, shall be a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr". The date of the 2025 End of Ramadan public holiday had initially listed by the Kenyan Government as Tuesday, April 1, 2025, due to a specific clause of the Kenyan Public Holidays Act, which specifies a mathematical rule for the date of the Idd-Ul-Fitr public holiday in Kenya. But this rule was also broken at the last minute, last year, when then Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, issued a special gazette notice announcing that the date of the 2024 Idd-Ul-Fitr would be Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as opposed to an earlier gazette notification listing Thursday, April 11, 2024, for the same reasons.
St. Kitts and Nevis Regional Public Holiday April 2 Office of the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis (Basseterre) St. Kitts and Nevis Deputy Governor-General Hyleeta Liburd has declared Tuesday, April 2, 2025, as a one-off regional non-working public holiday, from 12 noon, on the island of Nevis, on the occasion of the 2025 Gulf Insurance Inter-Primary Schools Championship sports meet. Such half-day public holidays on the island of Nevis are not uncommon. Last year, Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 12 noon, was declared as a one-off regional non-working public half-holiday on the island of Nevis, on the occasion of the 2024 Junior Cultural Street Parade. In 2022 Deputy Governor-General Hyleeta Liburd had declared Wednesday, April 27, 2022, as a one-off regional non-working public holiday, from 12 noon, on the island of Nevis, on the occasion of the 2022 Gulf Insurance Inter-Primary Schools Championship sports meet. And in 2015, the then Deputy Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, Eustace John, had declared Wednesday, April 1st, 2015, as a public half-holiday on the island of Nevis, on the occasion of the Gulf Insurance Inter-Primary Schools Championship.
St. Kitts and Nevis Regional Public Holiday April 2 Office of the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis (Basseterre) St. Kitts and Nevis Deputy Governor-General Hyleeta Liburd has declared Tuesday, April 2, 2025, as a one-off regional non-working public holiday, from 12 noon, on the island of Nevis, on the occasion of the 2025 Gulf Insurance Inter-Primary Schools Championship sports meet. Such half-day public holidays on the island of Nevis are not uncommon. Last year, Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 12 noon, was declared as a one-off regional non-working public half-holiday on the island of Nevis, on the occasion of the 2024 Junior Cultural Street Parade. In 2022 Deputy Governor-General Hyleeta Liburd had declared Wednesday, April 27, 2022, as a one-off regional non-working public holiday, from 12 noon, on the island of Nevis, on the occasion of the 2022 Gulf Insurance Inter-Primary Schools Championship sports meet. And in 2015, the then Deputy Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, Eustace John, had declared Wednesday, April 1st, 2015, as a public half-holiday on the island of Nevis, on the occasion of the Gulf Insurance Inter-Primary Schools Championship.
Turkmenistan Moves And Extends Eid al-Fitr Public Holidays Turkmenistan Government Information Agency (Ashgabad) Turkmenistan's President, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, has signed a decree On the Celebration of Oraza Bayram, moving the public holiday on account of the upcoming Oraza Bayram (End of Ramadan) to Sunday, March 30, 2025. Additionally, "the national holiday of the Turkmen people, Oraza Bayram, will take place on March 30, 2025, and the day off will be moved to Monday, March 31, 2025, as reported by the official media of Turkmenistan".
Turkmenistan Moves And Extends Eid al-Fitr Public Holidays Turkmenistan Government Information Agency (Ashgabad) Turkmenistan's President, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, has signed a decree On the Celebration of Oraza Bayram, moving the public holiday on account of the upcoming Oraza Bayram (End of Ramadan) to Sunday, March 30, 2025. Additionally, "the national holiday of the Turkmen people, Oraza Bayram, will take place on March 30, 2025, and the day off will be moved to Monday, March 31, 2025, as reported by the official media of Turkmenistan".
Haryana Restricts Scope of March 31 Eid Public Holiday Government of Haryana (Chandigarh) The Government of India's state of Haryana has announced that Monday, March 31st, 2025, would no longer be a public holiday. As per the aforementioned notification, "In partial modification of the Government Notification issued vide even number dated 26.12.2024, it is notified that Eid-ul-Fitr, i.e., 31st March 2025, shall be observed as a Restricted Holiday (Schedule-II) instead of a Gazetted Holiday, due to the fact that 29th and 30th March 2025 are weekend off days and 31st March being the closing day of the Financial Year 2024-2025". The cancellation of Monday, March 31st, 2025, as a public holiday thus 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. Recall that, earlier this month, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that all banks would remain open for transactions on Monday, March 31, 2025, despite it being a public holiday, "to provide convenience to taxpayers".
Haryana Restricts Scope of March 31 Eid Public Holiday Government of Haryana (Chandigarh) The Government of India's state of Haryana has announced that Monday, March 31st, 2025, would no longer be a public holiday. As per the aforementioned notification, "In partial modification of the Government Notification issued vide even number dated 26.12.2024, it is notified that Eid-ul-Fitr, i.e., 31st March 2025, shall be observed as a Restricted Holiday (Schedule-II) instead of a Gazetted Holiday, due to the fact that 29th and 30th March 2025 are weekend off days and 31st March being the closing day of the Financial Year 2024-2025". The cancellation of Monday, March 31st, 2025, as a public holiday thus 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. Recall that, earlier this month, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that all banks would remain open for transactions on Monday, March 31, 2025, despite it being a public holiday, "to provide convenience to taxpayers".
Libya Extends Eid al-Fitr Public Holidays Libyan News Agency (LANA) Libyan Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, has announced a weeklong period of public holidays to mark Eid al-Fitr, running from Sunday, March 30, to Friday, April 4, 2025. According to the aforementioned Decision No. 132, the holiday will cover the first three days of Eid, in line with Law No. 5 of 2012, while the remaining days will be deducted from employees' annual leave.
Libya Extends Eid al-Fitr Public Holidays Libyan News Agency (LANA) Libyan Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, has announced a weeklong period of public holidays to mark Eid al-Fitr, running from Sunday, March 30, to Friday, April 4, 2025. According to the aforementioned Decision No. 132, the holiday will cover the first three days of Eid, in line with Law No. 5 of 2012, while the remaining days will be deducted from employees' annual leave.
Nigeria Announces 2025 Eid-il-Fitr Public Holidays Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) The Minister of Interior of the Federal Government of Nigeria, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, issued a communique announcing that the Nigerian Federal Government had declared Monday and Tuesday, March 31 and April 1, 2025, as non-working public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
Nigeria Announces 2025 Eid-il-Fitr Public Holidays Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Abuja) The Minister of Interior of the Federal Government of Nigeria, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, issued a communique announcing that the Nigerian Federal Government had declared Monday and Tuesday, March 31 and April 1, 2025, as non-working public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
Turkey Extends 2025 End of Ramadan Public Holidays Hürriyet Daily News (Istanbul) Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has announced that the upcoming 2025 End of Ramadan public holidays would once again extend for 9 days, from March 29 to April 6, 2023, inclusively. As per Predident Erdoğan's statement, "As you know, the students' spring midterm vacation begins next week. The Monday and Tuesday of the midterm break coincide with the second and third days of Ramadan Bayram. We want our families to spend more time with their children and spend the holiday in peace and joy. To this end, the days after Bayram, namely April 2, 3 and 4, will be considered holidays for government and public sector employees. Adding the rest days, the holiday will be nine days". Recall that, last year, President Erdoğan had similarly extended the 2024 End of Ramadan public holidays to 9 days, from April 6 to April 14, 2024, inclusively. However, last year, though the announcement was also made for the public sector only, President Erdoğan had added that "We know that our private sector also has a similar approach", a mention that was not made this year.
Turkey Extends 2025 End of Ramadan Public Holidays Hürriyet Daily News (Istanbul) Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has announced that the upcoming 2025 End of Ramadan public holidays would once again extend for 9 days, from March 29 to April 6, 2023, inclusively. As per Predident Erdoğan's statement, "As you know, the students' spring midterm vacation begins next week. The Monday and Tuesday of the midterm break coincide with the second and third days of Ramadan Bayram. We want our families to spend more time with their children and spend the holiday in peace and joy. To this end, the days after Bayram, namely April 2, 3 and 4, will be considered holidays for government and public sector employees. Adding the rest days, the holiday will be nine days". Recall that, last year, President Erdoğan had similarly extended the 2024 End of Ramadan public holidays to 9 days, from April 6 to April 14, 2024, inclusively. However, last year, though the announcement was also made for the public sector only, President Erdoğan had added that "We know that our private sector also has a similar approach", a mention that was not made this year.
Algeria Declares 3-Day End of Ramadan Public Holidays Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers) The Algerian Direction générale de la Fonction publique et de la Réforme administrative has announced that the first 3 days of the month of Shawwal would be public holidays for both the public and private sectors. As per the aforementioned announcement, "les 1er, 2 et 3 du mois de Choual 1446 de l’Hégire seront des jours de congé payé pour l’ensemble des fonctionnaires des institutions et administrations publiques, des établissements et offices publics et privés, ainsi que pour tous les employés des entreprises publiques et privées, quel que soit leur statut, y compris ceux rémunérés à la journée ou à l’heure". Recall that Algerian weekends have been observed on Friday/Saturday, as per the "décret n°09-244 du 22 Juillet 2009, modifiant le décret exécutif n°97-59 du 03 Mars 1997", which took effect on August 14, 2009, changing weekends in Algeria from Thursday/Friday to the mixed or semi-universal Friday/Saturday.
Algeria Declares 3-Day End of Ramadan Public Holidays Direction Générale de la Fonction Publique (Algiers) The Algerian Direction générale de la Fonction publique et de la Réforme administrative has announced that the first 3 days of the month of Shawwal would be public holidays for both the public and private sectors. As per the aforementioned announcement, "les 1er, 2 et 3 du mois de Choual 1446 de l’Hégire seront des jours de congé payé pour l’ensemble des fonctionnaires des institutions et administrations publiques, des établissements et offices publics et privés, ainsi que pour tous les employés des entreprises publiques et privées, quel que soit leur statut, y compris ceux rémunérés à la journée ou à l’heure". Recall that Algerian weekends have been observed on Friday/Saturday, as per the "décret n°09-244 du 22 Juillet 2009, modifiant le décret exécutif n°97-59 du 03 Mars 1997", which took effect on August 14, 2009, changing weekends in Algeria from Thursday/Friday to the mixed or semi-universal Friday/Saturday.
Bahrain Announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 Public Holidays Bahrain News Agency (BNA) Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has issued a circular announcing the dates of the upcoming public holidays in Bahrain on account of the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned statement, "the Kingdom’s ministries and public institutions will close on the day of Eid Al-Fitr and the two days that follow". Contrary to previous years, the announcement did not specify that if any of the Eid days coincided with an official holiday, then an extra day would be given in lieu, though this is not expected to be the case in 2025. Recall that, since September 2006, the weekend in Bahrain is Friday-Saturday.
Bahrain Announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 Public Holidays Bahrain News Agency (BNA) Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has issued a circular announcing the dates of the upcoming public holidays in Bahrain on account of the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned statement, "the Kingdom’s ministries and public institutions will close on the day of Eid Al-Fitr and the two days that follow". Contrary to previous years, the announcement did not specify that if any of the Eid days coincided with an official holiday, then an extra day would be given in lieu, though this is not expected to be the case in 2025. Recall that, since September 2006, the weekend in Bahrain is Friday-Saturday.
Jammu and Kashmir Changes Date Of Shab-e-Qadr 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-Qadr had been changed to Friday, March 28, 2025. As per the aforementioned vide notification "In partial modification of Government Orders … it is hereby ordered that the holiday on account of Shab-e-Qadr shall now be observed on 28th of March 2025 (Friday) instead of 27th of March 2025 (Thursday) in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir". The change of date of the upcoming Shab-e-Qadr public holiday thus amends last December's list of non-working public holidays in Jammu and Kashmir for the upcoming calendar year 2025, as published in the Government of Jammu and Kashmir Government Order No. 2193-JK(GAD) of 2024 (Holidays to be observed throughout the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir during the Calendar Year, 2025) and the Jammu and Kashmir Government Order No. 2194-JK(GAD) of 2024 (Holidays to be observed during the Calendar year, 2025 under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881), signed by the Additional Secretary to the Government, Rohit Sharma.
Jammu and Kashmir Changes Date Of Shab-e-Qadr 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-Qadr had been changed to Friday, March 28, 2025. As per the aforementioned vide notification "In partial modification of Government Orders … it is hereby ordered that the holiday on account of Shab-e-Qadr shall now be observed on 28th of March 2025 (Friday) instead of 27th of March 2025 (Thursday) in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir". The change of date of the upcoming Shab-e-Qadr public holiday thus amends last December's list of non-working public holidays in Jammu and Kashmir for the upcoming calendar year 2025, as published in the Government of Jammu and Kashmir Government Order No. 2193-JK(GAD) of 2024 (Holidays to be observed throughout the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir during the Calendar Year, 2025) and the Jammu and Kashmir Government Order No. 2194-JK(GAD) of 2024 (Holidays to be observed during the Calendar year, 2025 under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881), signed by the Additional Secretary to the Government, Rohit Sharma.
Kedah Declares Additional Hari Raya Aidilfitri Public Holiday On March 30 Bernama News Agency (Alor Setar) Kedah's Menteri Besar Sanusi Nor has declared a public holiday on account of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The Malaysian states of Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu observe a Friday/Saturday weekend, and since yesterday both Kelantan and Terengganu have also declared Sunday, March 30, 2025, an additional public holiday.
Kedah Declares Additional Hari Raya Aidilfitri Public Holiday On March 30 Bernama News Agency (Alor Setar) Kedah's Menteri Besar Sanusi Nor has declared a public holiday on account of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The Malaysian states of Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu observe a Friday/Saturday weekend, and since yesterday both Kelantan and Terengganu have also declared Sunday, March 30, 2025, an additional public holiday.
Kelantan Declares Additional Hari Raya Aidilfitri Public Holiday On March 30 Bernama News Agency (Pengkalan Kubor) Kelantan Menteri Besar, Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud, has declared Sunday, March 30, 2025, as a special state public holiday in Malaysia's State of Kelantan on account of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri public holidays and "to provide flexibility for the people, particularly those returning from other states, to travel home earlier and thereby reduce traffic congestion a day before the festivities". Recall that, last year, the same Kelantan Menteri Besar, Nassuruddin Daud, had declared Tuesday, April 9, 2024, as a special state public holiday in Malaysia's State of Kelantan on account of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri public holidays and also to ease traffic congestion. The Malaysian states of Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu observe a Friday/Saturday weekend.
Kelantan Declares Additional Hari Raya Aidilfitri Public Holiday On March 30 Bernama News Agency (Pengkalan Kubor) Kelantan Menteri Besar, Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud, has declared Sunday, March 30, 2025, as a special state public holiday in Malaysia's State of Kelantan on account of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri public holidays and "to provide flexibility for the people, particularly those returning from other states, to travel home earlier and thereby reduce traffic congestion a day before the festivities". Recall that, last year, the same Kelantan Menteri Besar, Nassuruddin Daud, had declared Tuesday, April 9, 2024, as a special state public holiday in Malaysia's State of Kelantan on account of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri public holidays and also to ease traffic congestion. The Malaysian states of Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu observe a Friday/Saturday weekend.
Qatar's Central Bank Extends Eid Al Fitr 2025 Bank Holidays Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Qatar's Central Bank (QCB) has announced the bank holidays to be observed on account of the upcoming Eid Al Fitr (End of Ramadan) for all financial institutions in Qatar. As per the official announcement, "on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, it has been decided that the holiday for all financial institutions in the State of Qatar will start on Sunday, 30 March 2025 and will end on Thursday, 3 April 2025", with the added specification that "all financial institutions will resume operations on 6 April 2025". As usual, these bank holidays apply to the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), as well as all banks and financial institutions operating under the control of the QCB, Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) and Qatar securities company (QSC). Note that, since 2000, the weekends in Qatar are Fridays and Saturdays.
Qatar's Central Bank Extends Eid Al Fitr 2025 Bank Holidays Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Qatar's Central Bank (QCB) has announced the bank holidays to be observed on account of the upcoming Eid Al Fitr (End of Ramadan) for all financial institutions in Qatar. As per the official announcement, "on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, it has been decided that the holiday for all financial institutions in the State of Qatar will start on Sunday, 30 March 2025 and will end on Thursday, 3 April 2025", with the added specification that "all financial institutions will resume operations on 6 April 2025". As usual, these bank holidays apply to the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), as well as all banks and financial institutions operating under the control of the QCB, Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) and Qatar securities company (QSC). Note that, since 2000, the weekends in Qatar are Fridays and Saturdays.
Sabah Declares April 2 Public Holiday Sabah State Government (Kota Kinabalu) The Chief Minister of Malaysia's state of Sabah, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, has announced that Sabah will observe a replacement public holiday on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in conjunction with the official birthday of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah, Tun Musa Aman. As per the aforementioned announcement, "In accordance with the state's policy, when the official birthday falls on a Sunday and the following day (Monday) is already a public holiday, the replacement holiday will be observed on the next working day, which is Wednesday, April 2". Recall that, earlier this month, the Sabah State Secretary, Safar Untong, had announced that from this year onward the official Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri (TYT) birthday celebrations would be observed on March 30. Prior to that, in 2010, the then State Secretary of Sabah, Datuk Sukarti Wakiman, had announced that, effective in 2010, the official state public holiday for the celebration of the Yang Dipertua Negeri (head of state's birthday) would be moved to the first Saturday of October. Before that, the September Sabah state public holiday had been postponed to October 11, 2008, due to it coinciding with the month of Ramadan in 2008.
Sabah Declares April 2 Public Holiday Sabah State Government (Kota Kinabalu) The Chief Minister of Malaysia's state of Sabah, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, has announced that Sabah will observe a replacement public holiday on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in conjunction with the official birthday of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah, Tun Musa Aman. As per the aforementioned announcement, "In accordance with the state's policy, when the official birthday falls on a Sunday and the following day (Monday) is already a public holiday, the replacement holiday will be observed on the next working day, which is Wednesday, April 2". Recall that, earlier this month, the Sabah State Secretary, Safar Untong, had announced that from this year onward the official Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri (TYT) birthday celebrations would be observed on March 30. Prior to that, in 2010, the then State Secretary of Sabah, Datuk Sukarti Wakiman, had announced that, effective in 2010, the official state public holiday for the celebration of the Yang Dipertua Negeri (head of state's birthday) would be moved to the first Saturday of October. Before that, the September Sabah state public holiday had been postponed to October 11, 2008, due to it coinciding with the month of Ramadan in 2008.
Trinidad and Tobago Declares 2 Additional Public Holidays Trinidad and Tobago Government Portal (Port of Spain) The President of Trinidad and Tobago, Christine Carla Kangaloo, has declared day in lieu public holidays for the upcoming Eid al Fitr (End of Ramadan) and the Spiritual Shouter Baptist Liberation Day. As per the aforementioned Legal Notice, "In accordance with the provisions of Section 4 (1) of the Public Holidays and Festivals Act, Chapter 19:05, Her Excellency, Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, on the advice of the Cabinet, has declared Sunday March 30, 2025 as the date of the public holiday in recognition of Eid-uL-Fitr. This date is also recognised as a public holiday in commemoration of Shouter Baptist Liberation Day, as outlined in the Schedule to the Act. Therefore, the President, acting in accordance with section 3(2), appoints by Notification, Monday March 31, 2025 as a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Fitr and Tuesday April 1, 2025 as a public holiday in observance of Shouter Baptist Liberation Day".
Trinidad and Tobago Declares 2 Additional Public Holidays Trinidad and Tobago Government Portal (Port of Spain) The President of Trinidad and Tobago, Christine Carla Kangaloo, has declared day in lieu public holidays for the upcoming Eid al Fitr (End of Ramadan) and the Spiritual Shouter Baptist Liberation Day. As per the aforementioned Legal Notice, "In accordance with the provisions of Section 4 (1) of the Public Holidays and Festivals Act, Chapter 19:05, Her Excellency, Christine Carla Kangaloo, O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, on the advice of the Cabinet, has declared Sunday March 30, 2025 as the date of the public holiday in recognition of Eid-uL-Fitr. This date is also recognised as a public holiday in commemoration of Shouter Baptist Liberation Day, as outlined in the Schedule to the Act. Therefore, the President, acting in accordance with section 3(2), appoints by Notification, Monday March 31, 2025 as a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Fitr and Tuesday April 1, 2025 as a public holiday in observance of Shouter Baptist Liberation Day".
Uzbekistan Announces Ramadan Hayit Public Holidays Uzbek National News Agency (Tashkent) The Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of Uzbekistan has announced that the upcoming Ramadan Hayit public holidays would be on Sunday, March 30, 2025, and that in accordance with the Labor Code of Uzbekistan, as stated in the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the day off is moved to Monday, March 31, 2025. Recall that, in December 2023, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, issued a decree implementing the systematic declaration of day in lieu public holidays, as established at the end of 2023 in the Об установлении дополнительных нерабочих дней в период празднования официальных дат и переносе выходных дней в 2024 году.
Uzbekistan Announces Ramadan Hayit Public Holidays Uzbek National News Agency (Tashkent) The Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of Uzbekistan has announced that the upcoming Ramadan Hayit public holidays would be on Sunday, March 30, 2025, and that in accordance with the Labor Code of Uzbekistan, as stated in the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the day off is moved to Monday, March 31, 2025. Recall that, in December 2023, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, issued a decree implementing the systematic declaration of day in lieu public holidays, as established at the end of 2023 in the Об установлении дополнительных нерабочих дней в период празднования официальных дат и переносе выходных дней в 2024 году.
Yemen Declares Eid al-Fitr Public Holidays Yemen News Agency (SABA) Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development has announced the dates of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holidays for all employees of the state's administrative apparatus, as well as the public and mixed sectors, as per Law No. (2) of 2000, Article No. (3), Paragraph (7) regarding official holidays and vacations. These public holidays will begin on Saturday, March 29, and last until Friday, April 4, 2025 ("official work will resume on Saturday, Shawwal 7, 1446 AH, corresponding to April 5, 2025 AD").
Yemen Declares Eid al-Fitr Public Holidays Yemen News Agency (SABA) Yemen's Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development has announced the dates of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) public holidays for all employees of the state's administrative apparatus, as well as the public and mixed sectors, as per Law No. (2) of 2000, Article No. (3), Paragraph (7) regarding official holidays and vacations. These public holidays will begin on Saturday, March 29, and last until Friday, April 4, 2025 ("official work will resume on Saturday, Shawwal 7, 1446 AH, corresponding to April 5, 2025 AD").
Guinea Conakry Declares March 27 Laylat Al Qadr Public Holiday Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique, Faya François Bourouno, has issued the communique 000001/ MTFP/ SG/ DGFP/ SP/ 2024 declaring a public holiday on Thursday, March 27, 2025, on account of the Laylat Al Qadr. The salient part of the aforementioned communique reads as follows, "Conformément aux dispositions du Décret D/2022/0526/PRG/CNRD/ SGG du 02 novembre 2022, modifiant le Décret D/250/PRG/SGG du 1er août 1995 concernant les fêtes légales en République de Guinée, le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique porte à la connaissance des Travailleuses, Travailleurs et Agents des secteurs public, mixte et privé, que la journée du jeudi 27 mars 2025, lendemain de la nuit de LAYLATOUL QADR, est déclarée fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l’étendue du Territoire National.".
Guinea Conakry Declares March 27 Laylat Al Qadr Public Holiday Portail Officiel du Gouvernement de la République de Guinée (Conakry) Guinea Conakry's Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique, Faya François Bourouno, has issued the communique 000001/ MTFP/ SG/ DGFP/ SP/ 2024 declaring a public holiday on Thursday, March 27, 2025, on account of the Laylat Al Qadr. The salient part of the aforementioned communique reads as follows, "Conformément aux dispositions du Décret D/2022/0526/PRG/CNRD/ SGG du 02 novembre 2022, modifiant le Décret D/250/PRG/SGG du 1er août 1995 concernant les fêtes légales en République de Guinée, le Ministre du Travail et de la Fonction Publique porte à la connaissance des Travailleuses, Travailleurs et Agents des secteurs public, mixte et privé, que la journée du jeudi 27 mars 2025, lendemain de la nuit de LAYLATOUL QADR, est déclarée fériée, chômée et payée sur toute l’étendue du Territoire National.".
Iraq Extends Eid Al-Fitr Public Holidays Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The Iraqi Cabinet has announced that the entirety of next week would be observed as public holidays on account of the Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). The aforementioned announcement is in addition to last spring's amended Law On Official Holidays, which was signed by Iraq's President, Abdullatif Rashid.
Iraq Extends Eid Al-Fitr Public Holidays Al Sumaria News (Baghdad) The Iraqi Cabinet has announced that the entirety of next week would be observed as public holidays on account of the Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). The aforementioned announcement is in addition to last spring's amended Law On Official Holidays, which was signed by Iraq's President, Abdullatif Rashid.
Qatar Extends 2025 Eid Al Fitr Public Holidays Qatari News Agency (QNA) Qatar's Amiri Diwan has announced that the period of annual non-working Qatar public holidays for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) had been extended for Ministries, other government agencies, and public institutions, to run for for 11 consecutive days, from March 28 until April 7, 2025, "with employees returning to work on Tuesday, 8 April 2025". As usual, the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), banks, and financial institutions working under the supervision of QCB and Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), will observe bank holidays dates as specified independently by the Governor of Qatar's Central Bank. Recall that, last year, Qatar's Amiri Diwan had declared public holidays for the then upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) to run for for 9 consecutive days of public sector holidays, from April 7-15, 2024 ("Employees are to resume work on Tuesday, April 16, 2024"). Since 1999, Qatari weekends are Friday-Saturday.
Qatar Extends 2025 Eid Al Fitr Public Holidays Qatari News Agency (QNA) Qatar's Amiri Diwan has announced that the period of annual non-working Qatar public holidays for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) had been extended for Ministries, other government agencies, and public institutions, to run for for 11 consecutive days, from March 28 until April 7, 2025, "with employees returning to work on Tuesday, 8 April 2025". As usual, the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), banks, and financial institutions working under the supervision of QCB and Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), will observe bank holidays dates as specified independently by the Governor of Qatar's Central Bank. Recall that, last year, Qatar's Amiri Diwan had declared public holidays for the then upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) to run for for 9 consecutive days of public sector holidays, from April 7-15, 2024 ("Employees are to resume work on Tuesday, April 16, 2024"). Since 1999, Qatari weekends are Friday-Saturday.
Terengganu Declares Additional Hari Raya Aidilfitri Public Holiday On March 30 Bernama News Agency (Kemaman) Terengganu's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, has announced that Sunday, March 30, 2025, had been declared as an additional public holiday on account of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned announcement, "The state government has agreed to designate Sunday, March 30, an occasional holiday or public holiday in celebration of Aidilfitri 1446 Hijrah". Recall that the Malaysian states of Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu observe a Friday/Saturday weekend.
Terengganu Declares Additional Hari Raya Aidilfitri Public Holiday On March 30 Bernama News Agency (Kemaman) Terengganu's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, has announced that Sunday, March 30, 2025, had been declared as an additional public holiday on account of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned announcement, "The state government has agreed to designate Sunday, March 30, an occasional holiday or public holiday in celebration of Aidilfitri 1446 Hijrah". Recall that the Malaysian states of Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu observe a Friday/Saturday weekend.
Asturias 2026 Public Holidays Gazetted Boletín Oficial del Principado de Asturias (BOPA) The Principado de Asturias autonomous region of Spain has gazetted the 2026 list of regional public holidays in the Asturias, in the Decreto 35/2025, de 7 de marzo, del Principado de Asturias, por el que se sustituye para el año 2026 una de las fiestas de ámbito nacional por el día 8 de septiembre, Día de Asturias (BOPA de 24 de marzo de 2025). As per the aforementioned decree, "Se sustituye para el año 2026 la fiesta de ámbito nacional que resultaría de ejercitar, en su caso, la opción entre el 19 de marzo, San José, y el 25 de julio, Santiago Apóstol, por el 8 de septiembre, Día de Asturias, con el carácter de retribuida y no recuperable". Today's publication of the list of regional public holidays in Spain's Asturias autonomous region comes earlier than last year, but at around the same time as in preceding years, when the calendario laboral was announced in February or March.
Asturias 2026 Public Holidays Gazetted Boletín Oficial del Principado de Asturias (BOPA) The Principado de Asturias autonomous region of Spain has gazetted the 2026 list of regional public holidays in the Asturias, in the Decreto 35/2025, de 7 de marzo, del Principado de Asturias, por el que se sustituye para el año 2026 una de las fiestas de ámbito nacional por el día 8 de septiembre, Día de Asturias (BOPA de 24 de marzo de 2025). As per the aforementioned decree, "Se sustituye para el año 2026 la fiesta de ámbito nacional que resultaría de ejercitar, en su caso, la opción entre el 19 de marzo, San José, y el 25 de julio, Santiago Apóstol, por el 8 de septiembre, Día de Asturias, con el carácter de retribuida y no recuperable". Today's publication of the list of regional public holidays in Spain's Asturias autonomous region comes earlier than last year, but at around the same time as in preceding years, when the calendario laboral was announced in February or March.
Bangladesh Extends Upcoming Eid Financial Holidays The Central Bank of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (Dhaka) The Financial Institutions and Markets Department of Bangladesh's Central Bank has announced that Thursday, April 3, 2025, would be a holiday for non-bank financial institutions (NBFI). Recall that, late last week, the government of Bangladesh issued an executive order declaring Thursday, April 3, 2025, as an additional public sector holiday on account of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan), meaning that the public sector will be on holidays for 9 consecutive days, from Friday, March 28, until Saturday, April 5, 2025, inclusively. The Central Bank has, however, not yet announced Thursday, April 3, 2025, as a holiday for banks.
Bangladesh Extends Upcoming Eid Financial Holidays The Central Bank of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (Dhaka) The Financial Institutions and Markets Department of Bangladesh's Central Bank has announced that Thursday, April 3, 2025, would be a holiday for non-bank financial institutions (NBFI). Recall that, late last week, the government of Bangladesh issued an executive order declaring Thursday, April 3, 2025, as an additional public sector holiday on account of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan), meaning that the public sector will be on holidays for 9 consecutive days, from Friday, March 28, until Saturday, April 5, 2025, inclusively. The Central Bank has, however, not yet announced Thursday, April 3, 2025, as a holiday for banks.
Egypt Announces End of Ramadan Public Sector Holidays Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has issued a decree granting paid public holidays from Saturday, March 29, until Tuesday, April 1, 2025, on account of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned decree, the public holiday applies to "employees of ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, and state-owned enterprises " and it does add that "if the official sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon confirms that Monday, 31 March 2025, is the first day of Shawwal 1446 AH, the holiday period will be extended until Wednesday, 2 April 2025", although March 30 is expected to be the date of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr in Egypt. A similar announcement is expected from the Ministry of Labour for private-sector employees.
Egypt Announces End of Ramadan Public Sector Holidays Egypt State Information Service (Cairo) Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has issued a decree granting paid public holidays from Saturday, March 29, until Tuesday, April 1, 2025, on account of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). As per the aforementioned decree, the public holiday applies to "employees of ministries, government agencies, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, and state-owned enterprises " and it does add that "if the official sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon confirms that Monday, 31 March 2025, is the first day of Shawwal 1446 AH, the holiday period will be extended until Wednesday, 2 April 2025", although March 30 is expected to be the date of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr in Egypt. A similar announcement is expected from the Ministry of Labour for private-sector employees.
Ivory Coast March 27 Lailatoul Kadr Public Holiday Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan) The ministre de l’Emploi et de la Protection Sociale of the Ivory Coast, has declared Thursday, March 27, 2025, as the date of this years Lailatou-Kadr (Night of Destiny) public holiday. As per the aforementioned announcement, "Le Ministre de l'Emploi et de la Protection Sociale porte à la connaissance des populations vivant en Côte d'Ivoire qu'en application du décret n° 2011- 371 du 04 novembre 2011, modifiant et complétant l’article 2 du décret 96- 205 du 07 mars 1996 déterminant la liste et le régime des jours fériés, le jeudi 27 mars 2025 lendemain de la nuit du destin (Lailatou-Kadr), est déclaré jour férié et chômé sur toute l'étendue du territoire national".
Ivory Coast March 27 Lailatoul Kadr Public Holiday Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire (Abijan) The ministre de l’Emploi et de la Protection Sociale of the Ivory Coast, has declared Thursday, March 27, 2025, as the date of this years Lailatou-Kadr (Night of Destiny) public holiday. As per the aforementioned announcement, "Le Ministre de l'Emploi et de la Protection Sociale porte à la connaissance des populations vivant en Côte d'Ivoire qu'en application du décret n° 2011- 371 du 04 novembre 2011, modifiant et complétant l’article 2 du décret 96- 205 du 07 mars 1996 déterminant la liste et le régime des jours fériés, le jeudi 27 mars 2025 lendemain de la nuit du destin (Lailatou-Kadr), est déclaré jour férié et chômé sur toute l'étendue du territoire national".
Mali Declares March 26-27 Public Holidays Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako) Mali's ministre du Travail, de la Fonction Publique et du Dialogue Social, Fassoun Coulibaly, has that Wednesday and Thursday, March 26 and 27, 2025, had been declared as public holidays on account of the upcoming Martyrs' Day and Laylat Al-Qadr. The Loi n°05-40 du 22 juillet 2005 relative aux fêtes légales en République du Mali overhauled Mali's list of official non-working public holidays, most notably by adding a non-working public holiday for the Prophet's Baptism, making Mali the only country in the world to mark this date as a public holiday.
Mali Declares March 26-27 Public Holidays Primature Portail Officiel du Gouvernement du Mali (Bamako) Mali's ministre du Travail, de la Fonction Publique et du Dialogue Social, Fassoun Coulibaly, has that Wednesday and Thursday, March 26 and 27, 2025, had been declared as public holidays on account of the upcoming Martyrs' Day and Laylat Al-Qadr. The Loi n°05-40 du 22 juillet 2005 relative aux fêtes légales en République du Mali overhauled Mali's list of official non-working public holidays, most notably by adding a non-working public holiday for the Prophet's Baptism, making Mali the only country in the world to mark this date as a public holiday.
Chandigarh Amends April-May Public Holidays Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) The Government of India's Union Territory of Chandigarh has issued a vide notification making sweeping changes to the list of April and May 2025 public holidays in Chandigarh. As per the aforementioned vide notification, "In partial modification of its earlier notification No. 6/1/1-IH(I)-2024/18285-92 dated 27th December 2024, the Chandigarh Administration has announced that 14th April 2025 (Monday) will be observed as a Public Holiday in all Government Offices, Boards, Corporations, Institutions, and Industrial Establishments under the Chandigarh Administration and within the meaning of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881, on account of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti", meaning that April 14 will now be a public holiday for both the public and private sectors. However, the notification goes on to state that "It is clarified that Good Friday (18th April 2025) and Buddha Purnima (12th May 2025) will remain Public Holidays as per the earlier Notification in all Government Offices, Boards, Corporations, Institutions, and Industrial Establishments under the Chandigarh Administration. However, Good Friday (18th April 2025) and Buddha Purnima (12th May 2025) will not remain public holidays within the meaning of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 like in Haryana State & Punjab State.", meaning that April 18 and May 12 are now restricted as public holidays to only the public sector. The vide notification thus amends the list of 2025 public holidays in Chandigarh as published in last December's Government vide Notification No.6/1/1-IH(I)-2024/18285.
Chandigarh Amends April-May Public Holidays Government of Chandigarh (Chandigarh) The Government of India's Union Territory of Chandigarh has issued a vide notification making sweeping changes to the list of April and May 2025 public holidays in Chandigarh. As per the aforementioned vide notification, "In partial modification of its earlier notification No. 6/1/1-IH(I)-2024/18285-92 dated 27th December 2024, the Chandigarh Administration has announced that 14th April 2025 (Monday) will be observed as a Public Holiday in all Government Offices, Boards, Corporations, Institutions, and Industrial Establishments under the Chandigarh Administration and within the meaning of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881, on account of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti", meaning that April 14 will now be a public holiday for both the public and private sectors. However, the notification goes on to state that "It is clarified that Good Friday (18th April 2025) and Buddha Purnima (12th May 2025) will remain Public Holidays as per the earlier Notification in all Government Offices, Boards, Corporations, Institutions, and Industrial Establishments under the Chandigarh Administration. However, Good Friday (18th April 2025) and Buddha Purnima (12th May 2025) will not remain public holidays within the meaning of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 like in Haryana State & Punjab State.", meaning that April 18 and May 12 are now restricted as public holidays to only the public sector. The vide notification thus amends the list of 2025 public holidays in Chandigarh as published in last December's Government vide Notification No.6/1/1-IH(I)-2024/18285.
Oman Announces 2025 Eid al-Fitr Public Holidays Oman News Agency (Muscat) Oman's Ministry of Labour has announced that the dates of the upcoming 2025 Eid Al Fitr (End of Ramadan) non-working public holidays, for both the public sector and the private sector of Oman, would start on Saturday, March 29, 2025. As per the aforementioned announcement, "On the occasion of the upcoming Eid AI-Fitr for the year 1446 AH, and in accordance with the Royal directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, it has been decided that the Eid holiday for employees in units of the State's Administrative Apparatus, other legal entities and workers in private sector establishments, will commence on Saturday, 29 Ramadan 1446, corresponding to March 29, 2025". The announcement goes on to present 2 options; "If the first day of Eid falls on Sunday, March 30, the holiday will end on Tuesday, 3rd Shawwal 1446 AH, corresponding to April 1. Official working hours would resume on Wednesday, April 2, 2025" on the other hand, "If the first day of Eid falls on Monday, March 31, 2025, the holiday will end on Thursday, 4th Shawwal 1446 AH, corresponding to April 3. Official working hours would resume on Sunday, April 6, 2025". We expect the first day of the upcoming Eid to be on March 30. Recall that, for more than a decade, and contrary to most other Gulf States, Oman has been observing the same Eid public holidays for both the private and public sectors.
Oman Announces 2025 Eid al-Fitr Public Holidays Oman News Agency (Muscat) Oman's Ministry of Labour has announced that the dates of the upcoming 2025 Eid Al Fitr (End of Ramadan) non-working public holidays, for both the public sector and the private sector of Oman, would start on Saturday, March 29, 2025. As per the aforementioned announcement, "On the occasion of the upcoming Eid AI-Fitr for the year 1446 AH, and in accordance with the Royal directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, it has been decided that the Eid holiday for employees in units of the State's Administrative Apparatus, other legal entities and workers in private sector establishments, will commence on Saturday, 29 Ramadan 1446, corresponding to March 29, 2025". The announcement goes on to present 2 options; "If the first day of Eid falls on Sunday, March 30, the holiday will end on Tuesday, 3rd Shawwal 1446 AH, corresponding to April 1. Official working hours would resume on Wednesday, April 2, 2025" on the other hand, "If the first day of Eid falls on Monday, March 31, 2025, the holiday will end on Thursday, 4th Shawwal 1446 AH, corresponding to April 3. Official working hours would resume on Sunday, April 6, 2025". We expect the first day of the upcoming Eid to be on March 30. Recall that, for more than a decade, and contrary to most other Gulf States, Oman has been observing the same Eid public holidays for both the private and public sectors.
