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Thailand will not Implement Special Public Holidays Proposal

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025Toby

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 […]

Morocco’s King Declares October 31 as National Holiday

November 5, 2025Toby

Morocco has announced the creation of a new national holiday in honor of the recent United Nations Security Council resolution supporting its autonomy plan for Western Sahara. Starting next year, October 31st will be an official day off nationwide, according to a statement from the royal palace. This decision comes a few days after the […]

Indian Bank Holidays in November 2025

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025Toby

In addition to public holidays, there are also bank holidays across India when banks remain closed. As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, banks in the country are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Additionally, banks will remain closed on the following days in November 2025: Full Bank Holiday […]

Botswana Declares a Public Holiday for Athletics Gold

September 23, 2025Toby

Botswana has declared a public holiday to celebrate its team’s gold medal in the men’s 4x400m relay at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The government announced its decision on Sunday to celebrate the historic landmark where Botswana became the first African winners of the event. Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko announced the public holiday […]

Philippines releases 2026 Holiday List

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Toby

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 […]

Fiji Mosaic from Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Fiji confirms dates of 2026 Public Holidays

September 3, 2025Toby

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 […]

Indian Bank Holidays in September 2025

August 30, 2025Toby

In addition to public holidays, there are also bank holidays when banks remain closed. As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, banks in the country are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Additionally, banks will remain closed on the following days in September 2025: Date Holiday/Festival Type & Celebrated […]

Indian Bank Holidays in August 2025

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025Toby

In August, banks will remain closed on the dates listed below. These holidays are in addition to the regular bank holidays, which fall on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month when both public and private sector banks across the country are closed. Here’s the list of bank holidays in August 2025: Date Day […]

Malaysia declares Bridge Holiday for Malaysia Day

July 23, 2025Toby

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Monday, September 15th 2025, will be declared an additional public holiday in celebration of this year’s Malaysia Day. “As a token of appreciation for the spirit of unity and the unique significance of Malaysia’s formation, I am pleased to declare September 15 as an additional […]

Indian Bank Holidays in July 2025

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025Toby

As per the RBI calendar, there are five weekday holidays and two regional festival-based Saturday holidays in July. Additionally, banks will be closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, as well as all Sundays. Thus, the total number of holidays this month is 13. Bank holidays issued under RBI’s Negotiable Instruments Act have not been […]

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