Kenya

Kenya declares Public Holiday for Idd-ul-Fitr

The Kenyan government has declared Friday March 20th 2026, a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen made the declaration through a Gazette notice on Wednesday evening. “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 […]

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Mosque in the UAE

UAE Announces Eid al-Fitr Public Holidays

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has confirmed that all federal ministries, institutions, and public sector entities will be on holiday from March 19th to 22nd 2026, with official working hours resuming on March 23rd. For private sector employees, the holiday will run from March 19th to 21st. Authorities added that if Ramadan lasts […]

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Thailand

Thailand will not Implement Special Public Holidays Proposal

The Thai Cabinet has decided not to implement a proposal to add more public holidays in 2026, citing concerns that the extended breaks could negatively impact businesses and employment. On December 2nd 2025, the Cabinet meeting reviewed a proposal from the Secretariat of the Cabinet suggesting the addition of two special public holidays in 2026. However, ministers raised concerns that more long weekends might disrupt […]

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Philippines releases 2026 Holiday List

The Philippines has released the official list of regular holidays and special non-working days for 2026. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared regular holidays, special working days, and a non-working day for 2026. The President, through Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, signed on Sept.3, 2025 Proclamation 1006 that declared the regular holidays and special days in the […]

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Fiji confirms dates of 2026 Public Holidays

The Fijian Cabinet has endorsed a total of 11 public holidays for 2026. The holidays include major religious, cultural, and national commemorations and will be formally declared by the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations through a Gazette Notice. The holidays are New Year’s Day, which falls on Thursday, Good Friday, which will be […]

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