The Ghanian Minister for the Interior, Ambrose Dery has announced Tuesday September 21st 2021, as a public holiday. The general public is hereby informed that Tuesday, 21st September, 2021 which marks Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day, is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country. This holiday commemorates the birthday of Osagyefo Dr. […]
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The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia, Saad Al Hammad, has announced that Thursday September 23rd 2021 will be the national holiday for all public, private and non-profit sectors. The spokesperson added, in a tweet that it is in compliance with article 24 of the executive regulation […]
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Banks in India will remain closed for up to 12 days in September 2021, including second and fourth Saturdays, and Sundays. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has categorised holidays under three categories — Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act; Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act and Real-Time Gross Settlement Holiday; and Banks’ Closing of Accounts. The […]
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The Federal Authority For Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced that the Hijri New Year holiday will be Thursday August 12th 2021. This public holiday is the beginning of the new Islamic year 1442. The Hijri New Year is the day where the Prophet Mohammed migrated from Makkah to Madinah. As it is an Islamic holiday, hotels […]
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Banks will remain shut for a total of 8 days in August on account of holidays. As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar list, all 8 holidays are state-specific holidays for different occasions. These exclude the regular holidays such as the second and fourth Saturdays of the month and Sundays. Both public […]
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The government of Uganda has declared Tuesday July 20th 2021 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid al-Adha celebration. This was disclosed in an official announcement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire. “The Honourable Minister of Public Service informs the general public that Tuesday 20th July 2021 is […]
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President Adama Barrow has declared Tuesday July 20th 2021 as a public holiday for this year’s Tobaski, the Eidhul Adha festival. A statement from State House said: “His Excellency President Adama Barrow, acting under section 76 (1) of the Constitution (1997), is pleased to declare Tuesday 20th July 2021, a public holiday throughout The Gambia, […]
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Kenya’s Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has declared Tuesday July 20th 2021 as a public holiday in observance of Idd ul Azha. CS Matiangi made the announcement in a Gazette notice no. 7147 dated Friday July 16th. “It is notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Co-ordination […]
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The federal government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday July 20th, and Wednesday July 21st 2021 as public holidays to mark the 2021 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, also known as Id el Kabir. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration in a statement on behalf of the federal government which was signed by the Permanent Secretary […]
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A five-day holiday for Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha 2021 has been announced in Oman. According to the royal orders issued, all public, as well as private sector entities, will enjoy a holiday from Dhu al-Hijjah 8 (Sunday, July 18th) until Dhu al-Hijjah 12 (Thursday, July 22th). Regular work will resume on Sunday, July […]
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