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China

Chinese Public Holidays For 2021 Announced

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020Toby

The General Office of the State Council has approved the plan for the 2021 public holidays in China. The specific arrangements for the date of the 2021 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 holiday […]

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New Year fireworks display in Dubai, UAE

UAE: Public holidays announced for Commemoration Day and National Day

November 22, 2020November 22, 2020Toby

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced holidays for public sector workers to mark the 49th National Day and Commemoration Day, previously known as Martyrs’ Day. According to the circular issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, public holidays Commemoration Day and UAE National Day for federal government employees will be from Tuesday […]

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Queen Elizabeth II

United Kingdom to get an extra Bank Holiday in 2022 to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020Toby

Queen Elizabeth II, is the longest-reigning monarch in British history and in 2022, the Queen will reach a very important milestone. In February 2022, the Queen will have been on the throne for 70 years and will celebrate her platinum jubilee. The UK will celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 70th anniversary as monarch with a […]

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Indian Money

Indian Bank Holidays in November 2020

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020Toby

In November, banks will remain closed on four Sundays and two Saturdays. The two major occasions that fall in this month are Diwali and Guru Nanak Jayanti.  Customers should note that the central government holidays are applicable to all banks, public as well as the private sector. However, it must be noted that the bank […]

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The Gambia to observe Public Holiday on Thursday Oct. 29

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020Toby

His Excellency, Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia has declared, Thursday October 29th 2020 as a public holiday throughout the country in observance of Maulud Nabi, locally called “GAMO” which will be observed on Wednesday night, October 28th 2020. The holiday is to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) with an […]

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Mosque in Abuja, Nigeria

Nigeria declares Thursday as a Public Holiday for Eidul-Mawlid

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020Toby

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday October 29th 2020 as a Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eidul-Mawlid Celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Also commonly known as ‘Milad un Nabi’, this day is observed as a public holiday in many countries with a large Muslim population […]

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Bahrain

Bahrain to observe Public Holiday on Oct. 29

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020Toby

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister has issued a circular regarding the public holiday of the anniversary of Prophet Mohammed’s birthday. Under the circular, the kingdom’s ministries, state departments and public institutions will be closed on Thursday, 29 October 2020.  Also […]

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Faisal Mosque, Pakistan

Pakistan to observe a Public Holiday on Oct. 30

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020Toby

The federal government of Pakistan has announced a public holiday on Friday October 30th for Milad un Nabi, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). A notification has been issued by the ministry of interior on Monday. The Sindh government had already announced a public holiday on October 30. Mosques, private, government and semi-government buildings […]

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Mosque

October 29th will also be a public holiday for the private sector in UAE

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020Toby

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that Thursday October 29th 2020, will be a paid holiday for all workers in private sector companies, establishments and facilities in the country on the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. The announcement was made in a circular issued by Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister […]

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Mawlid

Youmun-Nabi declared public holiday in Guyana

October 24, 2020October 24, 2020Toby

Thursday October 29th 2020 has been gazetted as a public holiday in Guyana by Minister of Public Works Robeson Benn. Also commonly known as ‘Milad un Nabi’, this day is observed as a public holiday in many countries with a large Muslim population as it commemorates the anniversary of the birth of the founder of […]

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