Africa

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…

1 month ago

Nigeria declares Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19th, and Friday, March 20th 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration…

1 month ago

Ghana moves Constitution Day Holiday to Friday

The Ghanaian government, through the Ministry of the Interior, has declared Friday, January 9th 2026, a public holiday. A statement…

4 months ago

Morocco’s King Declares October 31 as National Holiday

Morocco has announced the creation of a new national holiday in honor of the recent United Nations Security Council resolution…

6 months ago

Botswana Declares a Public Holiday for Athletics Gold

Botswana has declared a public holiday to celebrate its team's gold medal in the men's 4x400m relay at the World…

7 months ago

Ghana makes amendments to its Public Holidays

The Parliament of Ghana has passed the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The object of the bill…

10 months ago

Kenya declares Public Holiday to Plant Trees

The government of Kenya has declared November 13th a public holiday. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, through a gazette notice,…

2 years ago

South Africa to observe a public holiday for Rugby World Cup win on Dec 15th

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will have the day off on Friday December 15th 2023…

2 years ago

Nigeria announces Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday, September 27th 2023, as a public holiday. This is to mark the…

3 years ago

Nigeria to observe Public Holiday for Presidential Inauguration

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday May 29th 2023, as a public holiday for all workers in the…

3 years ago