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Castilla y León 2026 Public Holidays Announced Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Castilla y León (Valladolid) The Regional Labor Council of Spain's autonomous region of Castilla y León has approved the calendar containing the list of official regional non-working public holidays in the Castilla y León (calendario de fiestas laborales en el ámbito de la Comunidad de Castilla y León) for the calendar year 2026. For 2025, the 2 regional public holidays will be April 2 (Jueves Santo) and April 23 (Fiesta de la Comunidad Autónoma). The aforementioned list still needs to be approved by the Government Council, but this is expected to be a formality as compared to the list of 2023 public holidays in Castilla y León. Recall that, in December 2023, the Decreto 35/2022, de 22 de septiembre, de la Comunidad Autónoma de Castilla y León, por el que se establece el calendario de fiestas laborales en el ámbito de la Comunidad de Castilla y León para el año 2023 (BOCL de 23 de septiembre de 2022) was declared to be "null" by the Superior Court of Justice of Spain's autonomous region of Castilla y León, whose ruling, stated that the suppression of April 23, 2023, as a regional holiday to be replaced by July 25, 2023, was "an unjustified discretionary decision" and "does not respond to the purposes of public interest". Better late than never ?
Castilla y León 2026 Public Holidays Announced Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Castilla y León (Valladolid) The Regional Labor Council of Spain's autonomous region of Castilla y León has approved the calendar containing the list of official regional non-working public holidays in the Castilla y León (calendario de fiestas laborales en el ámbito de la Comunidad de Castilla y León) for the calendar year 2026. For 2025, the 2 regional public holidays will be April 2 (Jueves Santo) and April 23 (Fiesta de la Comunidad Autónoma). The aforementioned list still needs to be approved by the Government Council, but this is expected to be a formality as compared to the list of 2023 public holidays in Castilla y León. Recall that, in December 2023, the Decreto 35/2022, de 22 de septiembre, de la Comunidad Autónoma de Castilla y León, por el que se establece el calendario de fiestas laborales en el ámbito de la Comunidad de Castilla y León para el año 2023 (BOCL de 23 de septiembre de 2022) was declared to be "null" by the Superior Court of Justice of Spain's autonomous region of Castilla y León, whose ruling, stated that the suppression of April 23, 2023, as a regional holiday to be replaced by July 25, 2023, was "an unjustified discretionary decision" and "does not respond to the purposes of public interest". Better late than never ?
Ghana July 1st Public Holiday Restoration Update Ghana News Agency (Accra) Ghana's President, John Dramani Mahama, has announced his plans to introduce amendments to the Public Holidays Act to restore July 1st as an annual public holiday to mark Republic Day. As per the aforementioned announcement, "I propose that this national day of prayer and thanksgiving should be held on first July, which is also a republic day, and also marks senior citizens day" adding that "We will soon present to parliament amendments to the Public Holidays Act in order that we can restore July 1 as a holiday" and that "the amendment of the public holidays act, we shall also make provision to fulfill our promise to the Muslim community of an extra holiday to mark the Muslim festival of Eidul Fitr". Back in the summer of 2019, NDC had announced that it would restore the July 1st Republic Day public holiday if the NDC won the next general elections ("The NDC would want to assure all Ghanaians living everywhere that upon its assumption of office in January 2021, Republic Day will be accorded full recognition as one of the more important national days in our history"). And, last August, during the recent Presidential campaign, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, reiterated that if he won the December 7th presidential election, his administration would restore the July 1st public holiday that was canceled as per the 2018 amendments to the Public Holidays Act, which also canceled African Union Day, while adding new public holidays on January 7 (Constitution Day), and August 4 (Founders’ Day). Note that, in April 2024, John Dramani Mahama had also promised that the declaration of an additional public holiday at the end of the month of Ramadan would be included in the NDC's manifesto for the 2024 elections.
Ghana July 1st Public Holiday Restoration Update Ghana News Agency (Accra) Ghana's President, John Dramani Mahama, has announced his plans to introduce amendments to the Public Holidays Act to restore July 1st as an annual public holiday to mark Republic Day. As per the aforementioned announcement, "I propose that this national day of prayer and thanksgiving should be held on first July, which is also a republic day, and also marks senior citizens day" adding that "We will soon present to parliament amendments to the Public Holidays Act in order that we can restore July 1 as a holiday" and that "the amendment of the public holidays act, we shall also make provision to fulfill our promise to the Muslim community of an extra holiday to mark the Muslim festival of Eidul Fitr". Back in the summer of 2019, NDC had announced that it would restore the July 1st Republic Day public holiday if the NDC won the next general elections ("The NDC would want to assure all Ghanaians living everywhere that upon its assumption of office in January 2021, Republic Day will be accorded full recognition as one of the more important national days in our history"). And, last August, during the recent Presidential campaign, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, reiterated that if he won the December 7th presidential election, his administration would restore the July 1st public holiday that was canceled as per the 2018 amendments to the Public Holidays Act, which also canceled African Union Day, while adding new public holidays on January 7 (Constitution Day), and August 4 (Founders’ Day). Note that, in April 2024, John Dramani Mahama had also promised that the declaration of an additional public holiday at the end of the month of Ramadan would be included in the NDC's manifesto for the 2024 elections.
Kazakhstan March 2025 Public Holidays Electronic government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) The Government of Kazakhstan has announced that March 8, 2025, would a public holiday for International Women's Day, and that the Nauryz Meiramy spring renewal holidays would run from March 21-23, 2025, with 2 additional day in lieu public holidays on March 24 and 25, 2025. Recall that, for the moment, the Government of Kazakhstan has not decided on the declaration of any bridge holidays and compensatory working Saturdays in 2025, as is customary "in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 85 of the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and for the rational use of working time", apart from last November's announcement by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population that "the day off from Sunday, January 5, 2025, is transferred to Friday, January 3, 2025".
Kazakhstan March 2025 Public Holidays Electronic government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) The Government of Kazakhstan has announced that March 8, 2025, would a public holiday for International Women's Day, and that the Nauryz Meiramy spring renewal holidays would run from March 21-23, 2025, with 2 additional day in lieu public holidays on March 24 and 25, 2025. Recall that, for the moment, the Government of Kazakhstan has not decided on the declaration of any bridge holidays and compensatory working Saturdays in 2025, as is customary "in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 85 of the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and for the rational use of working time", apart from last November's announcement by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population that "the day off from Sunday, January 5, 2025, is transferred to Friday, January 3, 2025".
Gilgit-Baltistan Declares February 6 Public Holiday Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Government of Pakistan's Province of Gilgit-Baltistan has declared Thursday, February 6, 2025, as a public holiday following the death of the 49th Imam Prince Karim Aga Khan. As per the aforementioned announcement, all government offices and educational institutions will remain closed on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Gilgit-Baltistan Declares February 6 Public Holiday Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Government of Pakistan's Province of Gilgit-Baltistan has declared Thursday, February 6, 2025, as a public holiday following the death of the 49th Imam Prince Karim Aga Khan. As per the aforementioned announcement, all government offices and educational institutions will remain closed on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Peru's Congress Considers Reduction In Number Of Public Holidays Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima) Peruvian Congressman, Wilson Soto, has introduced a bill to reduce the number of annual public holidays in Peru from 16 to 10. The 6 annual public holidays dates that could be converted to commemorative and working days in both the public and private sectors are June 7 (Battle of Arica and Flag Day), July 23 (Peruvian Air Force Day), August 6 (Battle of Junín Day), August 30 (Santa Rosa of Lima Day), October 8 (Battle of Angamos Day), and December 9 (Battle of Ayacucho Day). Recall that, early last month, the Peruvian Minister of Labor and Employment Promotion, Daniel Maurate, had announced that he would propose a reduction in the number of annual non-working public holidays at the next National Labor Council. Prior to 2021, it had been decades since the addition of any new annual public holiday in Peru. But, this all changed beginning in late December 2021, when the Government of Peru published Law No. 31381, which declared December 9 as a new annual national public holiday commemorating the Battle of Ayacuchoas, effective in 2022. Then, in the summer of 2022, an August 6 public holiday for the Battle of Junín was added effective immediately in 2022. In early July 2023, a July 23 public holiday for the Día de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú was added effective immediately in 2023. And, finally, in June 2023, a June 7 public holiday for the Battle of Arica / Flag Day was added effective in 2024.
Peru's Congress Considers Reduction In Number Of Public Holidays Diario Oficial El Peruano (Lima) Peruvian Congressman, Wilson Soto, has introduced a bill to reduce the number of annual public holidays in Peru from 16 to 10. The 6 annual public holidays dates that could be converted to commemorative and working days in both the public and private sectors are June 7 (Battle of Arica and Flag Day), July 23 (Peruvian Air Force Day), August 6 (Battle of Junín Day), August 30 (Santa Rosa of Lima Day), October 8 (Battle of Angamos Day), and December 9 (Battle of Ayacucho Day). Recall that, early last month, the Peruvian Minister of Labor and Employment Promotion, Daniel Maurate, had announced that he would propose a reduction in the number of annual non-working public holidays at the next National Labor Council. Prior to 2021, it had been decades since the addition of any new annual public holiday in Peru. But, this all changed beginning in late December 2021, when the Government of Peru published Law No. 31381, which declared December 9 as a new annual national public holiday commemorating the Battle of Ayacuchoas, effective in 2022. Then, in the summer of 2022, an August 6 public holiday for the Battle of Junín was added effective immediately in 2022. In early July 2023, a July 23 public holiday for the Día de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú was added effective immediately in 2023. And, finally, in June 2023, a June 7 public holiday for the Battle of Arica / Flag Day was added effective in 2024.
Gujarat Declares February 16 Public Holiday Government of Gujarat (Gandhinagar) The government of the Indian State of Gujarat has issued the vide notification Sr.A-7(4)/GSE/Estt.Sw.Ch/2025/74 declaring Sunday, February 16, 2025, a holiday on account of that date's elections to the Gujarat municipalities, zilla panchayats and taluka panchayats. The aforementioned notification thus amends the list of 2025 public holidays in the state of Gujarat as published last November in the Government of Gujarat Government vide Notification No.GS/26/ 2024/JSR/ 2024/605/G, signed by Jwalant Trivedi, the additional secretary to government of the General Administration Department of the State of Gujarat.
Gujarat Declares February 16 Public Holiday Government of Gujarat (Gandhinagar) The government of the Indian State of Gujarat has issued the vide notification Sr.A-7(4)/GSE/Estt.Sw.Ch/2025/74 declaring Sunday, February 16, 2025, a holiday on account of that date's elections to the Gujarat municipalities, zilla panchayats and taluka panchayats. The aforementioned notification thus amends the list of 2025 public holidays in the state of Gujarat as published last November in the Government of Gujarat Government vide Notification No.GS/26/ 2024/JSR/ 2024/605/G, signed by Jwalant Trivedi, the additional secretary to government of the General Administration Department of the State of Gujarat.
Kuwait National and Liberation Public Holidays February 25-27 Kuwait Civil Service Commission (Kuwait City) The Kuwaiti Civil Service Commission has announced a five-day public holiday to commemorate National Day and Liberation Day. As per the aforementioned announcement, made during during the weekly meeting of the Council of Ministers, chaired by Kuwait's Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah, all government departments and public institutions will remain closed on February 25, 26 and 27, with regular working schedule resuming on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Recall that, since 2007, weekends in Kuwait are observed on Friday and Saturday.
Kuwait National and Liberation Public Holidays February 25-27 Kuwait Civil Service Commission (Kuwait City) The Kuwaiti Civil Service Commission has announced a five-day public holiday to commemorate National Day and Liberation Day. As per the aforementioned announcement, made during during the weekly meeting of the Council of Ministers, chaired by Kuwait's Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah, all government departments and public institutions will remain closed on February 25, 26 and 27, with regular working schedule resuming on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Recall that, since 2007, weekends in Kuwait are observed on Friday and Saturday.
Pakistan Declares February 5 Bank Holiday The State Bank of Pakistan (Karachi) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued the BPRD Circular Letter No. 03 of 2025 declaring a bank holiday in Pakistan on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. As per the aforementioned announcement, signed by Additional Director, Syed Imran Ali, "The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 being public holiday on Kashmir Day, as declared by the Government of Pakistan". Today's announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan is in line with the list of 2025 public holidays in Pakistan, as announced in the Public and Optional Holidays for the calendar year 2025 published by the Government of Pakistan last December.
Pakistan Declares February 5 Bank Holiday The State Bank of Pakistan (Karachi) The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued the BPRD Circular Letter No. 03 of 2025 declaring a bank holiday in Pakistan on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. As per the aforementioned announcement, signed by Additional Director, Syed Imran Ali, "The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 being public holiday on Kashmir Day, as declared by the Government of Pakistan". Today's announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan is in line with the list of 2025 public holidays in Pakistan, as announced in the Public and Optional Holidays for the calendar year 2025 published by the Government of Pakistan last December.
Delhi NCT Extends Scope Of February 5 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Delhi NCT (New Delhi) The Government of India's Delhi NCT (National Capital Territory) has gazetted Wednesday, February 5, 2025, as both a government holiday and a public sector holiday. As per the vide notification No. F. 53/729/GAD/CN/2025/255-296, "In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881) read with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs' Notification No. U.-11030/2/73-UTL dated 28/6/1973, the Lieutenant Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare Wednesday, the 5th February, 2025 to be a Public Holiday on account of General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Delhi". And, for its part, the vide notification No. F. 53/729/GAD/CN/2025/213-254 states that "The Lieutenant Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare Wednesday, the 5th February, 2025 to be a Public Holiday in all the Government Offices, Local/Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, on account of General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Delhi". The 2 aforementioned notifications extend the scope of last month's Government Order F.18/Addl.LC/Holiday-Election/2019/5487-5493, which stated that "all such employers of Industrial Establishments/Factories/Shops and Commercial Establishments in NCT of Delhi shall grant paid holiday to their employees to enable them to cast their vote in their respective constituency on the day of polling i.e. 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) in case scheduled day is a working day them/electors.".
Delhi NCT Extends Scope Of February 5 Electoral Public Holiday Government of Delhi NCT (New Delhi) The Government of India's Delhi NCT (National Capital Territory) has gazetted Wednesday, February 5, 2025, as both a government holiday and a public sector holiday. As per the vide notification No. F. 53/729/GAD/CN/2025/255-296, "In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881) read with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs' Notification No. U.-11030/2/73-UTL dated 28/6/1973, the Lieutenant Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare Wednesday, the 5th February, 2025 to be a Public Holiday on account of General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Delhi". And, for its part, the vide notification No. F. 53/729/GAD/CN/2025/213-254 states that "The Lieutenant Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to declare Wednesday, the 5th February, 2025 to be a Public Holiday in all the Government Offices, Local/Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, on account of General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Delhi". The 2 aforementioned notifications extend the scope of last month's Government Order F.18/Addl.LC/Holiday-Election/2019/5487-5493, which stated that "all such employers of Industrial Establishments/Factories/Shops and Commercial Establishments in NCT of Delhi shall grant paid holiday to their employees to enable them to cast their vote in their respective constituency on the day of polling i.e. 05/02/2025 (Wednesday) in case scheduled day is a working day them/electors.".
Japanese 2026 Public Holidays Announced Cabinet Office of the Japanese Government (Tokyo) The Japanese Cabinet Office has announced the list of official public holidays in Japan for the upcoming calendar year 2026, based on the National Holidays Act (Act No. 178 of 1948), following the release of the calendar guidelines for 2026 (令和7年) by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (に国立天文台). As usual, the salient point of the Observatory's announcement is the date of that year's vernal and autumnal equinoxes public holidays. In addition, in 2026, and only for the third time since Article 3, Paragraph 3, was added to the National Holidays Act in 2005, effective in 2007, there will be a bridge public holiday between the two annual September public holidays; Respect For The Aged (敬老の) and the Autumnal Equinox (秋分の).
Japanese 2026 Public Holidays Announced Cabinet Office of the Japanese Government (Tokyo) The Japanese Cabinet Office has announced the list of official public holidays in Japan for the upcoming calendar year 2026, based on the National Holidays Act (Act No. 178 of 1948), following the release of the calendar guidelines for 2026 (令和7年) by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (に国立天文台). As usual, the salient point of the Observatory's announcement is the date of that year's vernal and autumnal equinoxes public holidays. In addition, in 2026, and only for the third time since Article 3, Paragraph 3, was added to the National Holidays Act in 2005, effective in 2007, there will be a bridge public holiday between the two annual September public holidays; Respect For The Aged (敬老の) and the Autumnal Equinox (秋分の).
Kyrgyzstan Cancels Decree Setting 2025 Public Holidays Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has adopted a resolution rendering ineffective last December's resolution on the transfer of days off in 2025 (Постановление Кабинета Министров от 30.12.2024 №809). Recall that that resolution had been a stopgap measure issued, pending approval of the new Labor Code, and specifying 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.". And, indeed, late last month, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, signed into law the new Labor Code, as approved by the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament of Kyrgyzstan), 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.
Kyrgyzstan Cancels Decree Setting 2025 Public Holidays Ministry of Labor Employment and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic (Bishkek) The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has adopted a resolution rendering ineffective last December's resolution on the transfer of days off in 2025 (Постановление Кабинета Министров от 30.12.2024 №809). Recall that that resolution had been a stopgap measure issued, pending approval of the new Labor Code, and specifying 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.". And, indeed, late last month, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, signed into law the new Labor Code, as approved by the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament of Kyrgyzstan), 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.
Lebanon Declares February 10 Public Holiday Government Portal for Information and Forms (Republic of Lebanon) The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, has issued the Circular No. 2/2025 Closure of public administrations, public institutions and municipalities on the occasion of St. Maroun's feast day declaring a day in lieu public sector holiday, on Monday, February 10, 2025, on the occasion of St. Maroun's feast day. As per the aforementioned circular, "Pursuant to Decree No. 15215 of 27/9/2005 and its amendments, which defines public holidays and official events, and due to the coincidence of St. Maroun's Day with a public holiday in public administrations, all public administrations, public institutions and municipalities will be closed on Monday, 10 February 2025".
Lebanon Declares February 10 Public Holiday Government Portal for Information and Forms (Republic of Lebanon) The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, has issued the Circular No. 2/2025 Closure of public administrations, public institutions and municipalities on the occasion of St. Maroun's feast day declaring a day in lieu public sector holiday, on Monday, February 10, 2025, on the occasion of St. Maroun's feast day. As per the aforementioned circular, "Pursuant to Decree No. 15215 of 27/9/2005 and its amendments, which defines public holidays and official events, and due to the coincidence of St. Maroun's Day with a public holiday in public administrations, all public administrations, public institutions and municipalities will be closed on Monday, 10 February 2025".
Lebanon Declares Public Holiday For 20th Anniversary Of Hariri Assassination Government Portal for Information and Forms (Republic of Lebanon) The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, has announced a public sector holiday, on Friday, February 14, 2025, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri. As per the aforementioned announcement, public administrations, institutions, municipalities, and public and private educational institutions will remained closed on Friday, February 14, 2025.
Lebanon Declares Public Holiday For 20th Anniversary Of Hariri Assassination Government Portal for Information and Forms (Republic of Lebanon) The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, has announced a public sector holiday, on Friday, February 14, 2025, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri. As per the aforementioned announcement, public administrations, institutions, municipalities, and public and private educational institutions will remained closed on Friday, February 14, 2025.
Telangana Maintains February 14 Optional Holiday For Shab-e-Barat Government of Telangana (Hyderabad) The Government of India's State of Telangana has confirmed that the date of the upcoming Shab-e-Barat, on February 14, would remain an optional holiday in Telangana in 2025, as per last November's vide Notification G.O.Rt.No.1479 listing the 2025 public holidays in Telangana. Last year, the Government of Telangana had promoted Shab-e-Meraj on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from an optional holiday to a public holiday, but the subsequent Shab-e-Barat, on February 26, had also remained an optional holiday as per the vide notification G.O.Rt. No.1633, listing the 2024 public holidays in Telangana.
Telangana Maintains February 14 Optional Holiday For Shab-e-Barat Government of Telangana (Hyderabad) The Government of India's State of Telangana has confirmed that the date of the upcoming Shab-e-Barat, on February 14, would remain an optional holiday in Telangana in 2025, as per last November's vide Notification G.O.Rt.No.1479 listing the 2025 public holidays in Telangana. Last year, the Government of Telangana had promoted Shab-e-Meraj on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from an optional holiday to a public holiday, but the subsequent Shab-e-Barat, on February 26, had also remained an optional holiday as per the vide notification G.O.Rt. No.1633, listing the 2024 public holidays in Telangana.
Mozambique To Swap Heroes' Day Public Holiday Date ? Agencia de Informção de Moçambique (Maputo) Former Mozambican Presidential candidate, Venancio Mondlane, has cancellation of the Heroes' Day celebrations scheduled for Monday, February 3, 2025, opting for Heroes' Day to be observed, instead, on March 18th, the anniversary of the natural death of the rap artist, Edson da Luz (aka. Azagaia). Recall that Daniel Francisco Chapo, was proclaimed President of the Republic on January 2nd by the Constitutional Council of Mozambique and inaugurated on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, a date which had been declared a public holiday for both the public and private sectors of Mozambique.
Mozambique To Swap Heroes' Day Public Holiday Date ? Agencia de Informção de Moçambique (Maputo) Former Mozambican Presidential candidate, Venancio Mondlane, has cancellation of the Heroes' Day celebrations scheduled for Monday, February 3, 2025, opting for Heroes' Day to be observed, instead, on March 18th, the anniversary of the natural death of the rap artist, Edson da Luz (aka. Azagaia). Recall that Daniel Francisco Chapo, was proclaimed President of the Republic on January 2nd by the Constitutional Council of Mozambique and inaugurated on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, a date which had been declared a public holiday for both the public and private sectors of Mozambique.
Gandaki Province Declares February 4 Public Holiday The Office of the Chief Minister of Gandaki Province (Kaski) As was done last year, the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of Nepal's Gandaki Province has declared a regional public holiday on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, to mark the Gandaki Province Government Establishment Day. The press release issued by the Deputy Secretary of the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, Suran Prasad Sharma Poudel, states that "As per the decision of the provincial government and the Council of Ministers, it has been decided to declare a public holiday in the province tomorrow, the 22nd". Recall that in early March 2023, the Nepalese federal government cabinet decided that provincial governments could add up to six public holidays a year to the national list of Nepalese public holidays released by the federal government, with the Federal Ministry of Home Affairs deciding the regional public holidays to be observed in the Kathmandu valley.
Gandaki Province Declares February 4 Public Holiday The Office of the Chief Minister of Gandaki Province (Kaski) As was done last year, the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of Nepal's Gandaki Province has declared a regional public holiday on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, to mark the Gandaki Province Government Establishment Day. The press release issued by the Deputy Secretary of the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, Suran Prasad Sharma Poudel, states that "As per the decision of the provincial government and the Council of Ministers, it has been decided to declare a public holiday in the province tomorrow, the 22nd". Recall that in early March 2023, the Nepalese federal government cabinet decided that provincial governments could add up to six public holidays a year to the national list of Nepalese public holidays released by the federal government, with the Federal Ministry of Home Affairs deciding the regional public holidays to be observed in the Kathmandu valley.
Kazakhstan To Begin Ramadan On March 1st Electronic government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) The Shariah and Fatwa Department of Kazakhstan’s Spiritual Administration of Muslims has issued a fatwa declaring that Saturday, March 1st, 2025, would be the first day of the upcoming month of Ramadan. The announcement goes on to state that Laylat al-Qadr will therefore be observed on the night of March 26 to March 27, 2025, and that Oraza Ait (the End of Ramadan) would be observed on March 30th.
Kazakhstan To Begin Ramadan On March 1st Electronic government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) The Shariah and Fatwa Department of Kazakhstan’s Spiritual Administration of Muslims has issued a fatwa declaring that Saturday, March 1st, 2025, would be the first day of the upcoming month of Ramadan. The announcement goes on to state that Laylat al-Qadr will therefore be observed on the night of March 26 to March 27, 2025, and that Oraza Ait (the End of Ramadan) would be observed on March 30th.
Liberia Declares February 3 World Wetlands Day Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Monrovia) The President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a Proclamation declaring Monday, February 3, 2025, as World Wetlands Day to be observed throughout the Republic as a Working Holiday. According to the aforementioned Foreign Ministry release, Liberia will celebrate the Wetland Day 2025 in Marshall City, Margibi County, under the theme: "Protect Wetlands for our common future" on February 3rd, since February 2nd is on Sunday a non-working day.
Liberia Declares February 3 World Wetlands Day Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Monrovia) The President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a Proclamation declaring Monday, February 3, 2025, as World Wetlands Day to be observed throughout the Republic as a Working Holiday. According to the aforementioned Foreign Ministry release, Liberia will celebrate the Wetland Day 2025 in Marshall City, Margibi County, under the theme: "Protect Wetlands for our common future" on February 3rd, since February 2nd is on Sunday a non-working day.
Punjab Declares February 5 Public Holiday Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Government of Pakistan's Province of Punjab has declared Wednesday, February 5, 2025, as a public holiday "on account of Kashmir Solidarity Day". A similar announcement was made yesterday by the Province of Sindh. Recall that that date had been included in the circular Public and Optional Holidays for the calendar year 2025, released by Pakistan's Federal Ministry of Interior last December.
Punjab Declares February 5 Public Holiday Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Government of Pakistan's Province of Punjab has declared Wednesday, February 5, 2025, as a public holiday "on account of Kashmir Solidarity Day". A similar announcement was made yesterday by the Province of Sindh. Recall that that date had been included in the circular Public and Optional Holidays for the calendar year 2025, released by Pakistan's Federal Ministry of Interior last December.
Bangladesh Shab-e-Barat Public Holiday February 15 Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) The National Moon-Sighting Committee of Bangladesh announced that the moon for the month of Shaban had not been sighted last night and therefore that the month of Shaban would begin on February 1st in Bangladesh and that Shab-e-Barat would be celebrated the evening of Friday, February 14, 2025, with the related Bangladesh public holiday being observed on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The aforementioned announcement is reported to have been made after analyzing data collected from the district administrations, Islamic Foundation, Bangladesh Meteorological Department, and Space Research and Remote Sensing Institute. The aforementioned date of Saturday, February 15, 2025, for Shab-e-Barat, is in line with the list of official 2025 public holidays announced by the Advisory Council of Bangladesh's interim military government, last October.
Bangladesh Shab-e-Barat Public Holiday February 15 Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) The National Moon-Sighting Committee of Bangladesh announced that the moon for the month of Shaban had not been sighted last night and therefore that the month of Shaban would begin on February 1st in Bangladesh and that Shab-e-Barat would be celebrated the evening of Friday, February 14, 2025, with the related Bangladesh public holiday being observed on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The aforementioned announcement is reported to have been made after analyzing data collected from the district administrations, Islamic Foundation, Bangladesh Meteorological Department, and Space Research and Remote Sensing Institute. The aforementioned date of Saturday, February 15, 2025, for Shab-e-Barat, is in line with the list of official 2025 public holidays announced by the Advisory Council of Bangladesh's interim military government, last October.
NSW Muswellbrook Half-Day Public Holiday Being Reconsidered NSW Government (Sydney) The Mayor of Muswellbrook in Australia's State of New South Wales (NSW), Jeff Drayton, has announced that the date of the annual Muswellbrook half-day public holiday would be submitted to popular feedback. Currently, Muswellbrook's half-day public holiday is held in March to align it with the Muswellbrook Cup horse racing event. But Mayor Drayton has expressed disappointment that, instead of partaking in municipal events, many locals have been using the day to head out of town for a short break.
NSW Muswellbrook Half-Day Public Holiday Being Reconsidered NSW Government (Sydney) The Mayor of Muswellbrook in Australia's State of New South Wales (NSW), Jeff Drayton, has announced that the date of the annual Muswellbrook half-day public holiday would be submitted to popular feedback. Currently, Muswellbrook's half-day public holiday is held in March to align it with the Muswellbrook Cup horse racing event. But Mayor Drayton has expressed disappointment that, instead of partaking in municipal events, many locals have been using the day to head out of town for a short break.
Sindh Declares February 5 Public Holiday Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Services, General Administration, and Coordination Department of Government of Pakistan's Province of Sindh has declared Wednesday, February 5, 2025, as a public holiday "on account of Kashmir Solidarity Day". Recall that that date had been included in the circular Public and Optional Holidays for the calendar year 2025, released by Pakistan's Federal Ministry of Interior last December.
Sindh Declares February 5 Public Holiday Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) The Services, General Administration, and Coordination Department of Government of Pakistan's Province of Sindh has declared Wednesday, February 5, 2025, as a public holiday "on account of Kashmir Solidarity Day". Recall that that date had been included in the circular Public and Optional Holidays for the calendar year 2025, released by Pakistan's Federal Ministry of Interior last December.
Algeria Announces Night Of Doubt For Ramadan 1446/2025 Ministère des Affaires Religieuses et des Wakfs (Algiers) The Algerian ministère des Affaires religieuses et des Wakfs has announced that the night of doubt for the observation of the lunar crescent announcing the first day of the holy month of Ramadan will take place on February 28. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments announces that Friday, January 31, 2025 will be the first day of the month of Sha'ban 1446 AH, specifying that the night of doubt for the observation of the lunar crescent announcing the first day of the holy month of Ramadhan of this year 1446/2025 will take place on Friday, 29 Sha'ban 1446 AH corresponding to February 28, 2025".
Algeria Announces Night Of Doubt For Ramadan 1446/2025 Ministère des Affaires Religieuses et des Wakfs (Algiers) The Algerian ministère des Affaires religieuses et des Wakfs has announced that the night of doubt for the observation of the lunar crescent announcing the first day of the holy month of Ramadan will take place on February 28. As per the aforementioned announcement, "The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments announces that Friday, January 31, 2025 will be the first day of the month of Sha'ban 1446 AH, specifying that the night of doubt for the observation of the lunar crescent announcing the first day of the holy month of Ramadhan of this year 1446/2025 will take place on Friday, 29 Sha'ban 1446 AH corresponding to February 28, 2025".
Honduras Virgin of Suyapa Public Holiday February 3 El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Government of Honduras has announced that it will be granting a half-day public sector holiday on Monday, February 3, 2025, on account of the celebration of the Virgin of Suyapa. The aforementioned announcement refers to Legislative Decree No. 188-2012, dated October 12, 2012, and published in the Official Gazette La Gaceta Number 33031 of January 22, 2013, by which a National Holiday is declared in honor of the Virgin of Suyapa on February 3 of each year. In 2013, February 3 almost became an annual full-day, nationwide, non-working public holidays in Honduras, when Honduras' Legislative Assembly indicated that it would approve a presidential request that February 3 be declared a new annual non-working public holiday in Honduras to coincide with the Aniversario del Hallazgo de la Virgen de Suyapa. But, by the time it was gazetted as the Legislative Decree No. 188-2012, the February 3 public holiday of Honduras had been reduced in scope to a mere observance. However, ever since 2022, February 3 has been declared a one-off last minute half-day public sector holiday in Honduras.
Honduras Virgin of Suyapa Public Holiday February 3 El Heraldo (Tegucigalpa) The Government of Honduras has announced that it will be granting a half-day public sector holiday on Monday, February 3, 2025, on account of the celebration of the Virgin of Suyapa. The aforementioned announcement refers to Legislative Decree No. 188-2012, dated October 12, 2012, and published in the Official Gazette La Gaceta Number 33031 of January 22, 2013, by which a National Holiday is declared in honor of the Virgin of Suyapa on February 3 of each year. In 2013, February 3 almost became an annual full-day, nationwide, non-working public holidays in Honduras, when Honduras' Legislative Assembly indicated that it would approve a presidential request that February 3 be declared a new annual non-working public holiday in Honduras to coincide with the Aniversario del Hallazgo de la Virgen de Suyapa. But, by the time it was gazetted as the Legislative Decree No. 188-2012, the February 3 public holiday of Honduras had been reduced in scope to a mere observance. However, ever since 2022, February 3 has been declared a one-off last minute half-day public sector holiday in Honduras.
Kiribati 2025 Public Holidays Announced Kiribati Public Service Office (Bairiki) The government of Kiribati has released its annual list of official non-working public holidays for the 2025 calendar year, including many amendments to the usual manner in which the dates of Kiribati public holidays dates are calculated. As is often the case, the aforementioned list of 2025 public holidays in Kiribati deviates on a few occasions from the precepts of the Public Holidays (Amendment) Act 2005 (No. 14 of 2005). For example, the traditional week long public holidays in July, composed of 4 distinct public holidays, and days in lieu, this year are split over 2 different weeks.
Kiribati 2025 Public Holidays Announced Kiribati Public Service Office (Bairiki) The government of Kiribati has released its annual list of official non-working public holidays for the 2025 calendar year, including many amendments to the usual manner in which the dates of Kiribati public holidays dates are calculated. As is often the case, the aforementioned list of 2025 public holidays in Kiribati deviates on a few occasions from the precepts of the Public Holidays (Amendment) Act 2005 (No. 14 of 2005). For example, the traditional week long public holidays in July, composed of 4 distinct public holidays, and days in lieu, this year are split over 2 different weeks.
Pakistan Shab-e-Barat On February 14 Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) Earlier tonight, Pakistan's Moon sighting committee, chaired by Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, announced that the Shaban Moon had been sighted in Pakistan and therefore that "tomorrow, January 31, will be the 1st of Shaban. He further stated that Shab-e-Barat will be on" [the evening of] "Thursday, February 13". As per the aforementioned notification No. F. 10(1)/DD (Q)/2016, "In pursuance of the decision of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, the Federal Government in the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony hereby announces that the moon of Shaban 1446 AH has been sighted. Therefore, the 1st Shaban 1446 AH shall commence from Friday, 31st January, 2025".
Pakistan Shab-e-Barat On February 14 Associated Press Of Pakistan (Islamabad) Earlier tonight, Pakistan's Moon sighting committee, chaired by Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, announced that the Shaban Moon had been sighted in Pakistan and therefore that "tomorrow, January 31, will be the 1st of Shaban. He further stated that Shab-e-Barat will be on" [the evening of] "Thursday, February 13". As per the aforementioned notification No. F. 10(1)/DD (Q)/2016, "In pursuance of the decision of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, the Federal Government in the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony hereby announces that the moon of Shaban 1446 AH has been sighted. Therefore, the 1st Shaban 1446 AH shall commence from Friday, 31st January, 2025".
New Ireland Declares January 31 Public Holiday Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) The Acting Governor of Papua New Guinea's New Ireland Province, Sammy Missen, has announced that the New Ireland Government had declared a public holiday on Friday, January 31, 2025, on account of the death of Sir Julius Chan, the Governor of New Ireland Province since 2007. As per the aforementioned announcement, "Be advised that 31st January 2025, is declared a public holiday throughout New Ireland Province in recognition of the passing of our great leader Rt. Hon Chief Sir Julius Chan as per PEC decision N 0.5/30/2025".
New Ireland Declares January 31 Public Holiday Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) The Acting Governor of Papua New Guinea's New Ireland Province, Sammy Missen, has announced that the New Ireland Government had declared a public holiday on Friday, January 31, 2025, on account of the death of Sir Julius Chan, the Governor of New Ireland Province since 2007. As per the aforementioned announcement, "Be advised that 31st January 2025, is declared a public holiday throughout New Ireland Province in recognition of the passing of our great leader Rt. Hon Chief Sir Julius Chan as per PEC decision N 0.5/30/2025".
