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The Great Wall of China

Chinese Public Holidays for 2020 announced

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019Toby

The General Office of the State Council has approved the plan for the 2020 public holidays in China. The specific arrangements for the date of the 2020 New Year’s Day, Spring Festival, Ching Ming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday are as follows: New Year’s Day is a one-day […]

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Philippines declares the Public Holidays for 2020

November 16, 2019November 16, 2019Toby

The Philippines has declared regular holidays and non-working days for 2020 through Proclamation 845 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte. The Labor Code of the Philippines specifies two types of holidays: the ‘regular holiday’ and the ‘special non-working day’. There is a difference in the pay that employers are required to pay between the two type […]

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Mosque in Kuwait

Kuwait to observe Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday on Nov. 9th

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019Toby

The Civil Service Commission in Kuwait has announced that Saturday November 9th 2019 will be an official holiday for the occasion of the birthday of Prophet Mohammad. Sunday November 10th 2019 will be a working day as per the circular issued by the Civil Service Commission.

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Inside of a Mosque in Oman

Prophet’s Birthday holiday announced for Oman

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019Toby

The government of Oman has announced a holiday on Sunday November 10th 2019 for the occasion of Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday. According to authorities, , will be a holiday for both private and public sectors. The decision also allowed employers and employees to agree on work arrangements to compensate this holiday, if necessity arises. Prophet […]

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United Arab Emirates

UAE National Holidays approved for 2019 and 2020

October 31, 2019October 31, 2019Toby

The UAE cabinet has approved the 2019 and 2020 unified national holidays for public and private sectors. All ministries and federal offices have been asked to abide with the approved holiday calendar for year 2019 and 2020. In March, the Cabinet had issued a decree to enforce the unification of holidays for employees in the public […]

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The Rupee is the currency of India

November and December 2019 Bank Holidays in India

October 30, 2019October 30, 2019Toby

After the disruption to banking operations in October due to Durga Puja, Dussehra and Diwali, 2019 draws to a quieter close with less major holidays and festivals bringing the shutters down on banks in India. However, it is still useful to know when then banks are closed, so you can plan any necessary transactions in […]

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New Year

Extra public holiday in Thailand on December 30th

October 29, 2019October 30, 2019Toby

Happy New Year! Monday December 30th has been declared as a special public holiday by the Thai government. Government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat announced the decision after the regular cabinet meeting on Tuesday October 29th. The announcement extends the holidays to mark New Year to five, from Saturday December 28th 2019 to Wednesday January 1st 2020. […]

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu public holidays announced for 2020

October 23, 2019December 11, 2019Toby

One of the first states to do so, the Tamil Nadu government has announced the list of public holidays for 2020 under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. No big surprises in terms of holidays this year, a few of the Islamic holidays have shifted by a day but everything else is as anticipated by us […]

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The Rupee is the currency of India

Indian Bank Holidays for October 2019

October 1, 2019December 11, 2019Toby

With bank affected by holidays on over a third of the days in October 2019, it is useful to know when then banks are closed, so you plan any necessary transactions in advance and withdraw cash early to avoid empty ATMs. With Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Durga Puja and Diwali all falling in October this year, […]

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Fiji Mosaic from Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Fiji will mark 10 public holidays in 2020

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019Toby

The Fijian Government has approved the public holidays for 2020 through Gazette Notice 78 dated Friday September 6th 2019. New Year’s Day – Wednesday January 1st Good Friday – Friday April 10th Easter Saturday – Saturday April 11th Easter Monday – Monday April 13th Constitution Day – Monday September 7th Fiji Day – Saturday October […]

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