Holidays & cultural calendar of our 49 export markets

1. February 2026

2. 1Sun Lunar 14/1213 Shaʻban
   31JanSat

   Italy

   Carnival of Venice Carnevale di Venezia

   FestivalLittle business effect31 Jan – 17 Feb 2026Venice / nationwide carnival traditions

   Italy's best-known carnival, culminating on Shrove Tuesday (17 Feb 2026); carnival parades also in Viareggio, Ivrea and elsewhere. No business closures.

   1FebSun

   Malaysia

   Federal Territory Day Hari Wilayah Persekutuan

   Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownKuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya

   Anniversary of the Federal Territories; offices in Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya closed.

   1FebSun

   Malaysia

   Thaipusam

   Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownJohor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Selangor

   Pusam star in the Tamil month of Thai

   Hindu festival with kavadi processions to Batu Caves; falls on Sunday, so Monday 2 Feb is a replacement holiday in the observing states.

   1FebSun

   Dominican Republic

   Dominican Carnival Carnaval Dominicano

   FestivalLittle business effect1–28 Feb 2026National (main parades in La Vega, Santo Domingo, Santiago)

   Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

   Carnival is held every Sunday in February with masked diablos cojuelos, culminating around Independence Day (27 Feb) and a national parade; little effect on business except on parade routes.

   1FebSun

   Jamaica

   Reggae Month

   CulturalLittle business effect1–28 Feb 2026

   February is officially Reggae Month, with concerts and events celebrating Jamaican music, including Bob Marley's birthday on 6 February; no business closures.

   1FebSun

   Singapore

   Thaipusam தைப்பூசம்

   ReligiousLittle business effectHindu (Tamil) community

   Pusam star in the Tamil month of Thai

   Hindu devotees carry kavadi in a procession from Serangoon Road to Tank Road; some road closures. Not a public holiday.

3. 2Mon Lunar 15/1214 Shaʻban
   2FebMon

   Ireland

   St Brigid's Day Lá Fhéile Bríde

   Public holidayOffices & ports closed

   Public holiday (first Monday in February, or 1 February if it is a Friday) honouring St Brigid and the start of spring (Imbolc).

   “Happy St Brigid's Day” · Lá Fhéile Bríde sona duit

   2FebMon

   Mexico

   Constitution Day Día de la Constitución

   Public holidayOffices & ports closed

   Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT) (first Monday of February, marking the 1917 Constitution); banks and government closed.

   2FebMon

   Malaysia

   Thaipusam (replacement holiday) Cuti Ganti Thaipusam

   Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownJohor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Selangor

   Replacement holiday for Thaipusam in the observing states.

   2FebMon

   France

   Candlemas La Chandeleur

   CulturalLittle business effect

   Traditional crêpe day; normal working day.

   2FebMon

   Israel

   Tu BiShvat ט״ו בשבט

   ObservanceLittle business effectJewish community

   15 Shevat 5786

   New Year for Trees; tree-planting and dried-fruit customs. Normal working day.

   2FebMon

   Peru

   Virgen de la Candelaria Festival Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria

   FestivalLittle business effect2–18 Feb 2026Puno

   UNESCO-listed festival in Puno with dance competitions running through mid-February.

4. 3Tue Lunar 16/1215 Shaʻban
   3FebTue

   Japan

   Setsubun 節分

   CulturalLittle business effect

   Day before Risshun (start-of-spring solar term)

   Eve of the traditional start of spring (risshun); bean-throwing to drive out evil. Normal business day.

   3FebTue

   Taiwan

   Weiya (year-end company banquet) 尾牙

   CulturalLittle business effect

   16th day of the 12th lunar month (Year of the Snake)

   Traditional year-end dinner where companies thank staff and suppliers; a common occasion to invite business partners. Normal business day.

   3FebTue

   United Arab Emirates

   Hag Al Laila حق الليلة

   CulturalLittle business effect

   15 Sha'ban 1447 AH · estimated

   Emirati children's tradition two weeks before Ramadan: children go door to door collecting sweets and nuts. Cultural, no business effect.

5. 4Wed Lunar 17/1216 Shaʻban
   4FebWed

   Bangladesh

   Shab-e-Barat শবে বরাত

   Public holidayPartial closures / slowdownNational (executive-order holiday)

   15 Sha'ban 1447 AH · estimated

   Night of Fortune: night-long prayers in mosques; government holiday the following day.

6. 6Fri Lunar 19/1218 Shaʻban
   6FebFri

   New Zealand

   Waitangi Day Te Rā o Waitangi

   Public holidayOffices & ports closed

   National day marking the 1840 signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between the Crown and Māori chiefs.

   “Happy Waitangi Day”

   6FebFri

   Norway

   Sámi National Day Samefolkets dag

   CulturalLittle business effectSámi community / Sápmi

   National day of the Sámi people; official flag day, working day.

   6FebFri

   Sweden

   Sámi National Day Samernas nationaldag

   CulturalLittle business effectSámi community / Sápmi

   National day of the indigenous Sámi people; official flag day, working day.

7. 10Tue Lunar 23/1222 Shaʻban
   10FebTue

   Qatar

   National Sports Day اليوم الرياضي للدولة

   Public holidayOffices & ports closed

   Held on the second Tuesday of February; official holiday with nationwide sports activities. Government offices and many companies closed.

   “Happy National Sports Day” · يوم رياضي سعيد

8. 11Wed Lunar 24/1223 Shaʻban
   11FebWed

   Bangladesh

   National Election & Referendum holidays জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচন ও গণভোট

   Public holidayOffices & ports closed11–12 Feb 2026National (special holiday)

   Public holidays declared for the 13th parliamentary election and referendum held on 12 February 2026 (10 Feb also a holiday for industrial-zone workers).

   11FebWed

   Japan

   National Foundation Day 建国記念の日

   Public holidayOffices & ports closed

   Commemorates the legendary founding of Japan. Government offices and banks closed.

9. 12Thu Lunar 25/1224 Shaʻban
   12FebThu

   Germany

   Carnival (Fasching / Karneval) Karneval / Fastnacht / Fasching

   FestivalPartial closures / slowdown12–16 Feb 2026Rhineland, southern Germany

   Street carnival from Weiberfastnacht to Shrove Tuesday, peaking on Rosenmontag; not a public holiday, but many offices in Cologne, Düsseldorf, Mainz and other Rhineland cities close or work reduced hours.

   12FebThu

   Poland

   Fat Thursday Tłusty Czwartek

   CulturalLittle business effect

   Last Thursday before Lent – everyone eats pączki (doughnuts); working day.

10. 14Sat Lunar 27/1226 Shaʻban
    14FebSat

    Panama

    Carnival Carnaval

    FestivalOffices & ports closed14–17 Feb 2026

    Four days of carnival (Saturday–Tuesday), biggest in Las Tablas and Panama City; Carnival Tuesday (17 Feb) is the statutory holiday but most businesses close from Saturday, and Ash Wednesday (18 Feb) is often a half day.

    “Happy Carnival” · ¡Feliz Carnaval!

    14FebSat

    Taiwan

    Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) holidays 春節

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed14–22 Feb 2026

    27th day of the 12th month – 6th day of the 1st month; New Year's Day = 1st day of the 1st lunar month (17 Feb), Year of the Horse (丙午)

    Nine-day break 14–22 Feb: 15 Feb (day before New Year's Eve, a new holiday from 2025), New Year's Eve 16 Feb, New Year 17–19 Feb and make-up day 20 Feb. Offices, banks, factories and most suppliers close.

    “Happy Lunar New Year” · 新春快樂，恭喜發財

    14FebSat

    Colombia

    Barranquilla Carnival Carnaval de Barranquilla

    FestivalPartial closures / slowdown14–17 Feb 2026Barranquilla / Caribbean coast

    UNESCO-listed carnival, Saturday to Tuesday before Ash Wednesday; business in Barranquilla and the Caribbean coast largely stops.

    “Happy Carnival” · ¡Feliz Carnaval! ¡Quien lo vive es quien lo goza!

    14FebSat

    Bangladesh

    Pohela Falgun (Spring Festival) পহেলা ফাল্গুন

    CulturalLittle business effect

    1 Falgun 1432 Bangabda

    First day of spring in the Bengali calendar, celebrated with yellow clothing, music and flowers; not a public holiday.

11. 15Sun Lunar 28/1227 Shaʻban
    15FebSun

    Netherlands

    Carnival Carnaval

    FestivalPartial closures / slowdown15–17 Feb 2026Southern provinces (Limburg, North Brabant)

    Three days of carnival before Ash Wednesday; business in the south (Maastricht, Eindhoven, Den Bosch) slows considerably.

    15FebSun

    Belgium

    Carnival (Binche, Aalst) Carnaval

    FestivalLittle business effect15–17 Feb 2026Wallonia & Flanders (Binche, Aalst, Malmedy)

    Carnival celebrations before Ash Wednesday; the Binche carnival is UNESCO-listed. Many schools have a week of holidays (Krokusvakantie / congé de détente).

    15FebSun

    India

    Maha Shivaratri महाशिवरात्रि

    ReligiousLittle business effectHindu community; state holiday in some states

    Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi (purnimanta) / Magha (amanta)

    Night-long worship of Lord Shiva; holiday in several states (restricted holiday centrally).

12. 16Mon Lunar 29/1228 Shaʻban
    16FebMon

    Argentina

    Carnival Carnaval

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed16–17 Feb 2026

    Carnival Monday and Tuesday are national holidays; long weekend with parades (Gualeguaychú, Corrientes, northwest). National holiday (Law 27.399); banks, public offices and customs (ARCA/Aduana) closed.

    “Happy Carnival” · ¡Feliz Carnaval!

    16FebMon

    Brazil

    Carnival Carnaval

    FestivalOffices & ports closed16–17 Feb 2026National (ponto facultativo; state holiday in RJ)

    Brazil's biggest festival (parades in Rio, Salvador, Recife/Olinda, São Paulo). Federal 'ponto facultativo' (state holiday in Rio de Janeiro); in practice most businesses, banks and many ports slow or close from the preceding Saturday (14 Feb).

    “Happy Carnival” · Bom Carnaval!

    16FebMon

    Indonesia

    Collective leave – Imlek (Lunar New Year) Cuti Bersama Imlek (Lunar New Year)

    ObservanceOffices & ports closedCivil servants (ASN); many private firms follow

    Cuti bersama (collective leave day) set by the SKB 3 Menteri decree around Imlek (Lunar New Year); government offices close and many companies follow, though for private firms it counts against annual leave.

    16FebMon

    South Korea

    Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) 설날

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed16–18 Feb 2026

    12th month 29th day – 1st month 2nd day; Seollal = 1st day of 1st lunar month (17 Feb), Year of the Red Horse (병오년)

    Three-day Lunar New Year holiday (16–18 Feb) when families gather for ancestral rites; offices, banks and many factories close and roads are jammed.

    “Happy Lunar New Year” · 새해 복 많이 받으세요

    16FebMon

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Carnival Monday and Tuesday

    FestivalOffices & ports closed16–17 Feb 2026

    Monday–Tuesday before Ash Wednesday (Easter 5 Apr 2026 − 48/47 days)

    Trinidad Carnival (J'ouvert and the Parade of the Bands) – not statutory holidays, but most businesses, government offices and banks close or work skeleton staff on both days.

    “Happy Carnival”

    16FebMon

    Canada

    Family Day (and provincial equivalents) Jour de la famille

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownAB, BC, NB, ON, SK (Family Day); MB (Louis Riel Day); NS (Heritage Day); PEI (Islander Day)

    Provincial holiday on the third Monday of February in most provinces; not a federal holiday, so federal offices and some businesses stay open.

    16FebMon

    United States

    Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day)

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdownNational (federal)

    Federal holiday (third Monday of February); federal offices and banks closed, most private businesses and ports open.

13. 17Tue Lunar 1/129 Shaʻban
    17FebTue

    Indonesia

    Chinese New Year Tahun Baru Imlek 2577 Kongzili

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse (Kongzili 2577)

    Lunar New Year of the Chinese-Indonesian community; offices and banks closed.

    “Happy Chinese New Year” · Selamat Tahun Baru Imlek · Gong Xi Fa Cai

    17FebTue

    Malaysia

    Chinese New Year Tahun Baru Cina · 农历新年

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed17–18 Feb 2026

    1st–2nd day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse 2026

    Two-day national holiday (17–18 Feb); many Chinese-owned businesses and suppliers close for the whole week.

    “Happy Chinese New Year” · Gong Xi Fa Cai · 新年快乐，恭喜发财

    17FebTue

    Panama

    Carnival Tuesday Martes de Carnaval

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    National holiday (Labour Code Art. 46); government offices, banks and customs closed (Panama Canal operates normally).

    17FebTue

    Singapore

    Chinese New Year 农历新年

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed17–18 Feb 2026

    1st–2nd day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse 2026

    Two-day public holiday (17–18 Feb); many Chinese-owned businesses and suppliers close for the whole week.

    “Happy Chinese New Year” · 新年快乐，恭喜发财

    17FebTue

    Cambodia

    Chinese New Year ចូលឆ្នាំចិន

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdownSino-Khmer community; widely observed in Phnom Penh

    1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse 2026

    Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse. Not a public holiday, but many Sino-Khmer-owned businesses, markets and suppliers close for several days.

    “Happy Lunar New Year” · សួស្តីឆ្នាំថ្មី

    17FebTue

    Philippines

    Chinese New Year Bagong Taon ng mga Tsino

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdownNational (additional special non-working day)

    1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse 2026

    Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse; special non-working day under Proclamation No. 1006. Celebrated in Binondo and by the Filipino-Chinese business community.

    “Kung Hei Fat Choi – Happy Lunar New Year”

    17FebTue

    Thailand

    Chinese New Year ตรุษจีน

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdownThai-Chinese community; official holiday only in Narathiwat, Pattani, Satun and Yala

    1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse 2026

    Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse. Widely celebrated by the large Thai-Chinese business community (Yaowarat, Bangkok); many Chinese-owned firms and suppliers close for 2–3 days.

    “Happy Lunar New Year” · ซินเจียยู่อี่ ซินนี้ฮวดไช้

    17FebTue

    Australia

    Lunar New Year 春节

    CulturalLittle business effectChinese, Vietnamese and Korean communities

    1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse 2026

    Year of the Horse; large festivals in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Not a public holiday.

    “Happy Lunar New Year” · 新年快乐

    17FebTue

    Canada

    Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) 春节

    ObservanceLittle business effectChinese and East Asian communities

    1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse 4724

    Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse; celebrated by Chinese and other East/Southeast Asian communities with family reunions, parades and red envelopes. Businesses owned by or trading with Asian partners may slow down.

    “Happy Lunar New Year – Year of the Horse” · 新年快乐 / 新年快樂

    17FebTue

    Ireland

    Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) 春节

    ObservanceLittle business effectChinese and East Asian communities

    1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse 4724

    Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse; celebrated by Chinese and other East/Southeast Asian communities with family reunions, parades and red envelopes. Businesses owned by or trading with Asian partners may slow down.

    “Happy Lunar New Year – Year of the Horse” · 新年快乐 / 新年快樂

    17FebTue

    New Zealand

    Lunar New Year 春节

    CulturalLittle business effectChinese and Asian communities

    1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse 2026

    Year of the Horse; lantern festivals in Auckland and Wellington. Not a public holiday.

    “Happy Lunar New Year” · 新年快乐

    17FebTue

    Panama

    Chinese New Year (Year of the Horse) Año Nuevo Chino / 春节

    CulturalLittle business effectChinese-Panamanian community

    1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse

    Celebrated by Panama's large Chinese-Panamanian community (coincides with Carnival Tuesday in 2026).

    “Happy Lunar New Year” · 新年快乐

    17FebTue

    Peru

    Chinese New Year (Year of the Horse) Año Nuevo Chino / 春节

    CulturalLittle business effectChinese-Peruvian community

    1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse

    Celebrated in Lima's Barrio Chino by Peru's large Tusán (Chinese-Peruvian) community; normal business day.

    “Happy Lunar New Year” · 新年快乐

    17FebTue

    United Kingdom

    Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) 春节

    ObservanceLittle business effectChinese and East Asian communities

    1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse 4724

    Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse; celebrated by Chinese and other East/Southeast Asian communities with family reunions, parades and red envelopes. Businesses owned by or trading with Asian partners may slow down.

    “Happy Lunar New Year – Year of the Horse” · 新年快乐 / 新年快樂

    17FebTue

    United States

    Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) 春节

    ObservanceLittle business effectChinese-American and Asian communities

    1st day of the 1st lunar month, Year of the Horse 4724

    Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse; celebrated by Chinese and other East/Southeast Asian communities with family reunions, parades and red envelopes. Businesses owned by or trading with Asian partners may slow down.

    “Happy Lunar New Year – Year of the Horse” · 新年快乐 / 新年快樂

14. 18Wed Lunar 2/11 Ramadan
    18FebWed

    Jamaica

    Ash Wednesday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    46 days before Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)

    Start of Lent; Jamaica is one of few countries where Ash Wednesday is a public holiday – offices and banks closed.

    18FebWed

    Brazil

    Ash Wednesday Quarta-feira de Cinzas

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Start of Lent; federal offices and banks open only from 14:00, ending the Carnival break.

    18FebWed

    Nigeria

    Start of Ramadan Azumi / Ramadan

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdown18 Feb – 19 Mar 2026Muslim community (majority in the North)

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    Month of daytime fasting; working hours and productivity drop in northern states. Start announced by the Sultan of Sokoto after moon sighting.

    “Ramadan Kareem” · رمضان كريم

    18FebWed

    Qatar

    Ramadan رمضان

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdown18 Feb – 19 Mar 2026

    1–29/30 Ramadan 1447 AH

    Holy month of fasting (began 18 Feb 2026). Government hours shortened to about 5 hours and private-sector hours reduced; business slows noticeably.

    “Ramadan Kareem” · رمضان كريم

    18FebWed

    Saudi Arabia

    Ramadan رمضان

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdown18 Feb – 19 Mar 2026

    1–29/30 Ramadan 1447 AH

    Holy month of fasting (began 18 Feb 2026 per the Supreme Court/Umm al-Qura). Statutory working hours drop to about 6 hours/day for Muslims; offices open late and decisions, approvals and site work slow down.

    “Ramadan Kareem” · رمضان كريم

    18FebWed

    United Arab Emirates

    Ramadan رمضان

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdown18 Feb – 19 Mar 2026

    1–29/30 Ramadan 1447 AH

    Holy month of fasting (began 18 Feb 2026). Private-sector working day cut by 2 hours and government hours shortened; meetings move to late morning and evenings, progress slows.

    “Ramadan Kareem” · رمضان كريم

    18FebWed

    Belgium

    Start of Ramadan Ramadan

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    Start of the Muslim month of fasting (date depends on moon sighting); some Muslim colleagues and partners fast from dawn to sunset.

    “Ramadan Mubarak” · رمضان مبارك

    18FebWed

    Canada

    Ramadan begins رمضان

    ReligiousLittle business effect18 Feb – 19 Mar 2026Muslim community

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    Start of the Islamic month of fasting (dawn to sunset), ending with Eid al-Fitr. Estimated; the exact start depends on moon sighting and may differ by one day. Muslim colleagues may observe shorter or shifted working patterns.

    “Ramadan Mubarak” · رمضان مبارك

    18FebWed

    France

    Ramadan begins رمضان

    ReligiousLittle business effect18 Feb – 19 Mar 2026Muslim community

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    Start of the Islamic month of fasting (dawn to sunset), ending with Eid al-Fitr. Estimated; the exact start depends on moon sighting and may differ by one day. Muslim colleagues may observe shorter or shifted working patterns.

    “Ramadan Mubarak” · رمضان مبارك

    18FebWed

    Germany

    Ramadan begins رمضان

    ReligiousLittle business effect18 Feb – 19 Mar 2026Muslim community

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    Start of the Islamic month of fasting (dawn to sunset), ending with Eid al-Fitr. Estimated; the exact start depends on moon sighting and may differ by one day. Muslim colleagues may observe shorter or shifted working patterns.

    “Ramadan Mubarak” · رمضان مبارك

    18FebWed

    Guyana

    Start of Ramadan رمضان

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    Muslims (about 7% of Guyanese) begin the month of fasting; normal business hours.

    “Ramadan Mubarak” · رمضان مبارك

    18FebWed

    Kenya

    Start of Ramadan Ramadhani

    ReligiousLittle business effect18 Feb – 19 Mar 2026Muslim community (Coast, North-Eastern, Nairobi)

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    Month of daytime fasting; slower business in Mombasa, Lamu and North-Eastern counties. Start set by local moon sighting.

    “Ramadan Kareem” · Ramadhan Kareem

    18FebWed

    Mexico

    Ash Wednesday Miércoles de Ceniza

    ReligiousLittle business effect

    Start of Lent; many Catholics attend Mass to receive ashes. Normal working day.

    18FebWed

    Netherlands

    Start of Ramadan Ramadan

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    Start of the Muslim month of fasting (date depends on moon sighting); some Muslim colleagues and partners fast from dawn to sunset.

    “Ramadan Mubarak” · رمضان مبارك

    18FebWed

    Philippines

    Start of Ramadan Ramadan

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community (BARMM, Mindanao)

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    First day of the fasting month; shorter working hours for Muslim staff, mainly in Mindanao.

    18FebWed

    South Africa

    Start of Ramadan

    ReligiousLittle business effect18 Feb – 19 Mar 2026Muslim community

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    Month of daytime fasting for Muslims (Cape Malay and Indian communities); start set by local moon sighting.

    “Ramadan Kareem” · رمضان كريم

    18FebWed

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Ash Wednesday

    ReligiousLittle business effectChristian community

    46 days before Easter Sunday

    Start of Lent and the day after Carnival; not a public holiday, business resumes slowly.

    18FebWed

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Start of Ramadan

    ReligiousLittle business effect18 Feb – 19 Mar 2026Muslim community

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    Month of daytime fasting for Muslims (about 5% of the population); start depends on moon sighting.

    “Ramadan Kareem” · رمضان كريم

    18FebWed

    United Kingdom

    Ramadan begins رمضان

    ReligiousLittle business effect18 Feb – 19 Mar 2026Muslim community

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    Start of the Islamic month of fasting (dawn to sunset), ending with Eid al-Fitr. Estimated; the exact start depends on moon sighting and may differ by one day. Muslim colleagues may observe shorter or shifted working patterns.

    “Ramadan Mubarak” · رمضان مبارك

    18FebWed

    United States

    Ramadan begins رمضان

    ReligiousLittle business effect18 Feb – 19 Mar 2026Muslim community

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    Start of the Islamic month of fasting (dawn to sunset), ending with Eid al-Fitr. Estimated; the exact start depends on moon sighting and may differ by one day. Muslim colleagues may observe shorter or shifted working patterns.

    “Ramadan Mubarak” · رمضان مبارك

15. 19Thu Lunar 3/12 Ramadan
    19FebThu

    Bangladesh

    Start of Ramadan রমজান

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdownNational (Muslim majority)

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    First day of the fasting month; government and many private offices shorten working hours and productivity slows for the month.

    “Ramadan Kareem” · রমজান মোবারক

    19FebThu

    Egypt

    Ramadan رمضان

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdown19 Feb – 19 Mar 2026

    1–29 Ramadan 1447 AH

    Holy month (began 19 Feb 2026 per Dar al-Ifta). Government hours shortened, streets busy at night; productivity and response times fall, especially in the afternoon.

    “Ramadan Kareem” · رمضان كريم

    19FebThu

    Indonesia

    Ramadan begins Awal Ramadan

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdownMuslim majority (nationwide)

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH

    Month of daytime fasting; working hours are shortened and productivity drops in the afternoons (government start; Muhammadiyah began 18 Feb).

    19FebThu

    Malaysia

    Ramadan begins Awal Ramadan

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdownMuslim community

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH

    Month of daytime fasting; government working hours are shortened and business slows in the afternoons.

    19FebThu

    Morocco

    Ramadan رمضان

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdown19 Feb – 19 Mar 2026

    1–29 Ramadan 1447 AH

    Holy month (began 19 Feb 2026 in Morocco). Administrations switch to continuous hours (≈09:00–15:00) and business slows markedly.

    “Ramadan Kareem” · رمضان كريم

    19FebThu

    India

    Ramadan begins रमज़ान

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    Month of daytime fasting for India's ~200 million Muslims; date depends on local moon sighting.

    19FebThu

    Singapore

    Ramadan begins Ramadan

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Ramadan 1447 AH

    Month of daytime fasting for Muslims; Geylang Serai bazaar; Muslim colleagues may work shorter days.

    19FebThu

    Turkey

    Ramadan Ramazan

    ReligiousLittle business effect19 Feb – 19 Mar 2026

    1–29 Ramadan 1447 AH

    Month of fasting per the Diyanet calendar (first fast 19 Feb 2026). Normal working hours in secular Turkey, but business dinners shift to iftar and pace slows in conservative regions.

    “Have a blessed Ramadan” · Hayırlı Ramazanlar

16. 21Sat Lunar 5/14 Ramadan
    21FebSat

    Bangladesh

    Shaheed Day & International Mother Language Day শহীদ দিবস ও আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (general holiday)

    Honours the 1952 Language Movement martyrs; dawn processions to the Shaheed Minar. Offices, banks and customs closed.

17. 22Sun Lunar 6/15 Ramadan
    22FebSun

    Saudi Arabia

    Founding Day يوم التأسيس

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks the founding of the first Saudi state in 1727. Paid holiday for public and private sectors; government offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    “Happy Saudi Founding Day” · يوم تأسيس سعيد

18. 23Mon Lunar 7/16 Ramadan
    23FebMon

    Guyana

    Republic Day (Mashramani) Mashramani

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks Guyana becoming a republic in 1970; celebrated with the Mashramani float parade and costume bands in Georgetown. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.

    “Happy Mashramani”

    23FebMon

    Japan

    Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Birthday of Emperor Naruhito; the Imperial Palace opens for public greetings. Government offices and banks closed.

    23FebMon

    Switzerland

    Basel Carnival Basler Fasnacht

    FestivalPartial closures / slowdown23–25 Feb 2026Basel

    Switzerland's biggest carnival ('the three most beautiful days'), from 4 a.m. Monday after Ash Wednesday for 72 hours; city business disrupted.

19. 25Wed Lunar 9/18 Ramadan
    25FebWed

    Philippines

    EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary Anibersaryo ng EDSA People Power

    ObservanceLittle business effectNational (special working day)

    Anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution; declared a special working day, so business continues normally.

20. 26Thu Lunar 10/19 Ramadan
    26FebThu

    Papua New Guinea

    Remembrance Day for Sir Michael Somare

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Honours the Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, PNG's founding Prime Minister (died 26 Feb 2021); gazetted public holiday.

21. 27Fri Lunar 11/110 Ramadan
    27FebFri

    Dominican Republic

    Independence Day Día de la Independencia Nacional

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks independence from Haiti in 1844 with military parades and the carnival climax on the Malecón of Santo Domingo; fixed-date holiday, government, customs and banks closed.

    “Happy Independence Day” · ¡Feliz Día de la Independencia!

    27FebFri

    Taiwan

    Peace Memorial Day (observed / make-up day off) 補假

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Make-up day off because Peace Memorial Day falls on a weekend; government offices and most businesses closed.

22. 28Sat Lunar 12/111 Ramadan
    28FebSat

    Taiwan

    Peace Memorial Day 和平紀念日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Commemorates the victims of the 1947 228 Incident; a day of remembrance. Offices and banks closed.

23. March 2026

24. 1Sun Lunar 13/112 Ramadan
    1MarSun

    South Korea

    Independence Movement Day 삼일절

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Commemorates the 1 March 1919 independence movement against Japanese rule. Offices and banks closed.

    1MarSun

    Qatar

    Bank Holiday عطلة البنوك

    ObservanceLittle business effectBanks

    First Sunday of March; banks and financial institutions closed, other sectors work.

    1MarSun

    United Kingdom

    St David's Day Dydd Gŵyl Dewi

    CulturalLittle business effectWales

    Wales's national day honouring its patron saint; not a bank holiday.

    “Happy St David's Day” · Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus

25. 2Mon Lunar 14/113 Ramadan
    2MarMon

    South Korea

    Substitute Holiday (Independence Movement Day) 대체공휴일

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Substitute day off because Independence Movement Day falls on a weekend or another holiday. Government offices, banks and most companies closed.

    2MarMon

    Australia

    Labour Day (WA)

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownWA

    Western Australia's Labour Day (first Monday in March).

26. 3Tue Lunar 15/114 Ramadan
    3MarTue

    Guyana

    Phagwah (Holi) Phagwah / फगुआ

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Phalguna Purnima (full moon of Phalguna)

    Hindu spring festival celebrated nationwide with coloured powder and water. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.

    “Happy Phagwah”

    3MarTue

    Thailand

    Makha Bucha Day วันมาฆบูชา

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Full moon (15th waxing day) of the 4th Thai lunar month – moved from the 3rd month because BE 2569 is an Athikamat (leap-month) year

    Buddhist holy day commemorating the Buddha's address to 1,250 disciples; merit-making and candle-lit processions at temples. Offices and banks closed; alcohol sales banned.

    3MarTue

    Israel

    Purim פורים

    FestivalPartial closures / slowdownNational (Shushan Purim 4 Mar in Jerusalem)

    14 Adar 5786

    Festive holiday with costumes, parties and gift baskets; not a statutory rest day but schools close and many offices run reduced activity (Jerusalem celebrates on 4 Mar).

    “Happy Purim” · פורים שמח

    3MarTue

    Japan

    Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day) ひな祭り

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Doll festival for girls' health and happiness. Normal business day.

    3MarTue

    Qatar

    Garangao القرنقعوه

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Night of 14 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    Mid-Ramadan children's celebration: children in traditional dress go door to door singing and collecting sweets and nuts. Cultural, no closures.

    3MarTue

    Singapore

    Chap Goh Mei (Lantern Festival) 元宵节

    FestivalLittle business effectChinese community

    15th day of the 1st lunar month

    Last day of Chinese New Year celebrations. Normal business day.

    3MarTue

    South Korea

    Jeongwol Daeboreum (First Full Moon) 정월대보름

    CulturalLittle business effect

    15th day of the 1st lunar month

    First full moon of the lunar year; nut-cracking (bureom) and moon-viewing customs. Normal business day.

    3MarTue

    Taiwan

    Lantern Festival 元宵節

    FestivalLittle business effect

    15th day of the 1st lunar month

    Ends the New Year season; Pingxi sky lanterns and the Taiwan Lantern Festival. Normal business day.

27. 4Wed Lunar 16/115 Ramadan
    4MarWed

    India

    Holi होली

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedCentral Govt gazetted holiday; observance varies by state

    Phalguna Purnima (Holika Dahan, 3 Mar) → Chaitra Krishna Pratipada; Saka 13 Phalguna 1947

    Festival of colours (bonfire Holika Dahan on the evening of 3 Mar); most of North and West India closes and output drops for 2–3 days.

    “Happy Holi” · होली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ

    4MarWed

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Phagwa (Holi) फगुआ / होली

    FestivalLittle business effectHindu community

    Day after Phalguna Purnima (Chaitra Krishna Pratipada) · estimated

    Hindu spring festival of colours, with chowtal singing and abeer (coloured powder) celebrations usually held on the nearest weekend; not a public holiday.

    “Happy Phagwa” · होली की शुभकामनाएँ

28. 7Sat Lunar 19/118 Ramadan
    7MarSat

    Malaysia

    Nuzul Al-Quran

    Regional holidayLittle business effectMost Peninsular states (see description)

    17 Ramadan 1447 AH

    Revelation of the Quran; state holiday in most states (not Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, Sarawak).

29. 8Sun Lunar 20/119 Ramadan
    8MarSun

    Cambodia

    International Women's Day ទិវានារីអន្តរជាតិ

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Public holiday honouring women; government offices and banks closed.

    “Happy International Women's Day”

    8MarSun

    Germany

    International Women's Day Internationaler Frauentag

    Regional holidayLittle business effectBE, MV

    Public holiday in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

30. 9Mon Lunar 21/120 Ramadan
    9MarMon

    Australia

    Labour Day (VIC) / Eight Hours Day (TAS) / Canberra Day (ACT) / Adelaide Cup Day (SA)

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownVIC, TAS, ACT, SA

    Second Monday in March: holiday in Victoria, Tasmania, the ACT and South Australia under different names.

31. 11Wed Lunar 23/122 Ramadan
    11MarWed

    Saudi Arabia

    Flag Day يوم العلم

    ObservanceLittle business effect

    Commemorates the adoption of the Saudi flag (since 2023). Not a day off; flag displays only.

32. 15Sun Lunar 27/126 Ramadan
    15MarSun

    Spain

    Las Fallas Les Falles

    FestivalPartial closures / slowdown15–19 Mar 2026Valencia

    Valencia's fire festival with giant satirical figures burned on 19 March (San José, a regional holiday in Valencia); city activity disrupted.

    15MarSun

    Ireland

    Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) Domhnach na Máithreacha

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Fourth Sunday of Lent, widely observed in Ireland.

    “Happy Mother's Day”

    15MarSun

    United Kingdom

    Mothering Sunday

    CulturalLittle business effectUK-wide

    UK Mother's Day, the fourth Sunday of Lent (three weeks before Easter).

    “Happy Mother's Day”

33. 16Mon Lunar 28/127 Ramadan
    16MarMon

    Mexico

    Benito Juárez's Birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT) (third Monday of March, honouring President Benito Juárez, born 21 March 1806); banks and government closed.

    16MarMon

    Saudi Arabia

    Laylat al-Qadr (expected) ليلة القدر

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    Night of 27 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    The 'Night of Power' in the last ten nights of Ramadan, most commonly marked on the 27th night; very large crowds at Makkah's Grand Mosque. Productivity is lowest in the last ten days of Ramadan.

    16MarMon

    Turkey

    Kadir Gecesi (Night of Power) Kadir Gecesi

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    Night before 27 Ramadan 1447 AH

    Holiest night of Ramadan per Diyanet; mosques full overnight. Normal working day.

    “Blessed Kadir Gecesi” · Kadir Geceniz mübarek olsun

34. 17Tue Lunar 29/128 Ramadan
    17MarTue

    Ireland

    St Patrick's Day Lá Fhéile Pádraig

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    National Day and public holiday honouring Ireland's patron saint, with parades nationwide; offices and banks closed.

    “Happy St Patrick's Day” · Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit

    17MarTue

    Bangladesh

    Shab-e-Qadr শবে কদর

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdownNational (executive-order holiday)

    27 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimated

    Night of Power, the holiest night of Ramadan; holiday the following day.

    17MarTue

    United Kingdom

    St Patrick's Day

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownNorthern Ireland

    Bank holiday in Northern Ireland honouring Ireland's patron saint.

    “Happy St Patrick's Day”

35. 18Wed Lunar 30/129 Ramadan
    18MarWed

    Indonesia

    Collective leave – Nyepi Cuti Bersama Nyepi

    ObservanceOffices & ports closedCivil servants (ASN); many private firms follow

    Cuti bersama (collective leave day) set by the SKB 3 Menteri decree around Nyepi; government offices close and many companies follow, though for private firms it counts against annual leave.

36. 19Thu Lunar 1/230 Ramadan
    19MarThu

    Bangladesh

    Eid ul-Fitr holidays ঈদুল ফিতরের ছুটি

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed19–23 Mar 2026National (general + executive-order holidays)

    29 Ramadan – 3 Shawwal 1447 AH

    Five-day Eid break (19–23 March) including Jumatul Bida (20 Mar) and Eid day (21 Mar); offices, banks, Chittagong port operations and garment factories largely shut as millions travel home.

    19MarThu

    Egypt

    Eid al-Fitr holiday عيد الفطر

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed19–23 Mar 2026

    29 Ramadan – 4 Shawwal 1447 AH

    Eid fell on 20 Mar 2026; the Cabinet holiday ran 19–23 Mar for public and private sectors (banks closed to 24 Mar). Government, banks and customs closed.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد فطر مبارك

    19MarThu

    Indonesia

    Day of Silence (Nyepi) – Saka New Year 1948 Hari Suci Nyepi, Tahun Baru Saka 1948

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    1st day of Kadasa (10th month), Saka 1948 – day after Tilem Kesanga

    Balinese Hindu New Year: Bali shuts down completely for 24 hours (airport closed, no lights or travel); public holiday nationwide.

    19MarThu

    Nigeria

    Eid-el-Fitr Ƙaramar Sallah (Id el Fitr)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed19–20 Mar 2026

    30 Ramadan – 1 Shawwal 1447 AH

    End of Ramadan; the Federal Government declared Thursday 19 and Friday 20 March 2026 public holidays. Durbar processions in Kano, Katsina and other emirates.

    “Eid Mubarak” · Barka da Sallah

    19MarThu

    United Arab Emirates

    Eid al-Fitr holiday عيد الفطر

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed19–22 Mar 2026

    29 Ramadan – 3 Shawwal 1447 AH

    Eid al-Fitr fell on 20 Mar 2026 (1 Shawwal 1447). Federal government closed 19–22 Mar and the private sector 19–21/22 Mar; most offices, banks and free-zone authorities closed.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد فطر مبارك

    19MarThu

    India

    Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) उगादि / गुढीपाडवा

    FestivalPartial closures / slowdownKarnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Goa

    Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, Vikram Samvat 2083

    Lunisolar New Year in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra (Vikram Samvat 2083 begins); state holiday there.

    19MarThu

    Turkey

    Ramadan Bayram Eve (half day) Ramazan Bayramı Arifesi

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    29 Ramadan 1447 AH

    Official half-day holiday from 13:00; public offices close in the afternoon.

    19MarThu

    Spain

    St Joseph's Day San José

    Regional holidayLittle business effectSome regions (e.g. Valencia, Murcia)

    Feast of St Joseph (Father's Day in Spain); a regional holiday in some autonomous communities only.

37. 20Fri Lunar 2/21 Shawwal
    20MarFri

    Bangladesh

    Jumatul Bida জুমাতুল বিদা

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (general holiday)

    Last Friday of Ramadan 1447 AH (28 Ramadan) · estimated

    Last Friday of Ramadan, with special congregational prayers; part of the Eid break.

    20MarFri

    Indonesia

    Collective leave – Idul Fitri (Lebaran) Cuti Bersama Idul Fitri (Lebaran)

    ObservanceOffices & ports closed20–24 Mar 2026Civil servants (ASN); many private firms follow

    Cuti bersama (collective leave day) set by the SKB 3 Menteri decree around Idul Fitri (Lebaran); government offices close and many companies follow, though for private firms it counts against annual leave. Collective leave days for Lebaran 2026 are 20, 23 and 24 March, around the 21–22 March holiday; the mudik exodus brings freight restrictions on toll roads.

    20MarFri

    Japan

    Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Spring equinox (shunbun solar term)

    Fixed by the astronomical spring equinox (announced in the official gazette); families visit ancestral graves (higan). Offices and banks closed.

    20MarFri

    Kenya

    Idd-ul-Fitr Idd-ul-Fitr / عيد الفطر

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH

    End of Ramadan; Interior CS Murkomen declared Friday 20 March 2026 a public holiday.

    “Eid Mubarak” · Idd Mubarak

    20MarFri

    Morocco

    Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed20–21 Mar 2026

    1–2 Shawwal 1447 AH

    Eid confirmed for Friday 20 Mar 2026 after moon sighting; two paid days. The government also granted Monday 23 Mar off to state administrations and local authorities.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد فطر مبارك

    20MarFri

    Philippines

    Eid'l Fitr Eid'l Fitr (Wakas ng Ramadan)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (regular holiday)

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH

    End of Ramadan; declared a regular holiday by Proclamation. Offices and banks closed nationwide.

    “Eid Mubarak”

    20MarFri

    Qatar

    Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed20–22 Mar 2026

    1–3 Shawwal 1447 AH

    Eid fell on 20 Mar 2026. Amiri Diwan holiday for ministries and government bodies ran 17–23 Mar; private sector receives at least 3 paid days under the Labour Law. Expect a full business pause.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد فطر مبارك

    20MarFri

    Saudi Arabia

    Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed20–22 Mar 2026

    1–3 Shawwal 1447 AH

    Festival ending Ramadan. Private sector holiday ran from close of work 18 Mar for 4 days (to 22 Mar); government entities close roughly one to two weeks. Ports and customs operate reduced shifts; expect a full business stop around Eid.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد فطر مبارك

    20MarFri

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Eid-ul-Fitr عيد الفطر

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated

    Festival ending Ramadan, one of T&T's statutory holidays; date proclaimed after moon sighting. Most sources list 20 Mar 2026; PwC T&T listed 21 Mar.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك

    20MarFri

    Turkey

    Ramadan Bayram (Eid al-Fitr) Ramazan Bayramı

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed20–22 Mar 2026

    1–3 Shawwal 1447 AH

    Three-day official holiday ending Ramadan, also called Şeker Bayramı (Sugar Feast); families visit elders and exchange sweets. Offices and customs closed, heavy domestic travel.

    “Happy Eid (Ramadan Bayram)” · Ramazan Bayramınız mübarek olsun

    20MarFri

    Argentina

    Eid al-Fitr Fiesta de la Ruptura del Ayuno / عيد الفطر

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated

    End of Ramadan. Non-working day for Muslim employees (Law 24.757); normal business otherwise.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك

    20MarFri

    Australia

    Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated

    End of Ramadan; community prayers and festivals. Not a public holiday.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك

    20MarFri

    Belgium

    Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated

    Festival marking the end of Ramadan, widely celebrated by the large Muslim community; not a public holiday, but some employees take leave. Date depends on moon sighting.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك

    20MarFri

    Canada

    Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated

    Festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, family visits and gifts. Estimated (moon sighting); Muslim staff and partners commonly take the day off.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك

    20MarFri

    France

    Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated

    Festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, family visits and gifts. Estimated (moon sighting); Muslim staff and partners commonly take the day off.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك

    20MarFri

    Germany

    Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated

    Festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, family visits and gifts. Estimated (moon sighting); Muslim staff and partners commonly take the day off.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك

    20MarFri

    Guyana

    Eid al-Fitr Eid-ul-Fitr / عيد الفطر

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated

    End of Ramadan; not a public holiday in Guyana but widely observed by the Muslim community.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك

    20MarFri

    Ireland

    Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated

    Festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, family visits and gifts. Estimated (moon sighting); Muslim staff and partners commonly take the day off.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك

    20MarFri

    Israel

    Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH

    Recognised holiday for Muslim citizens (≈18% of the population), with Arab-sector businesses closed for several days.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد فطر مبارك

    20MarFri

    Netherlands

    Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated

    Festival marking the end of Ramadan, widely celebrated by the large Muslim community; not a public holiday, but some employees take leave. Date depends on moon sighting.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك

    20MarFri

    South Africa

    Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated

    Festival ending Ramadan; not a public holiday but Muslim-owned businesses may close.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك

    20MarFri

    United Kingdom

    Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated

    Festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, family visits and gifts. Estimated (moon sighting); Muslim staff and partners commonly take the day off.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك

    20MarFri

    United States

    Eid al-Fitr عيد الفطر

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimated

    Festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, family visits and gifts. Estimated (moon sighting); Muslim staff and partners commonly take the day off.

    “Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك

38. 21Sat Lunar 3/22 Shawwal
    21MarSat

    Bangladesh

    Eid ul-Fitr ঈদুল ফিতর

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (general holiday)

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH

    End of Ramadan, the country's biggest festival; Eid day was confirmed for 21 March 2026 after the moon was not sighted on the 19th.

    “Eid Mubarak” · ঈদ মোবারক

    21MarSat

    India

    Id-ul-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr) ईद-उल-फ़ित्र

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedCentral Govt gazetted holiday; observance varies by state

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH; Saka 30 Phalguna 1947

    End of Ramadan; gazetted holiday nationwide (exact date follows moon sighting).

    “Eid Mubarak” · ईद मुबारक

    21MarSat

    Indonesia

    Eid al-Fitr Hari Raya Idul Fitri 1447 H

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed21–22 Mar 2026

    1–2 Shawwal 1447 AH

    End of Ramadan and Indonesia's biggest holiday (Lebaran); with cuti bersama most businesses close about a week and truck movements are restricted.

    “Happy Eid al-Fitr” · Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri, Mohon Maaf Lahir dan Batin

    21MarSat

    Malaysia

    Hari Raya Aidilfitri

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed21–22 Mar 2026

    1–2 Shawwal 1447 AH

    End of Ramadan and Malaysia's biggest festival: 21–22 Mar national holidays plus replacement holiday on 23 Mar (except Kedah); open houses and balik kampung travel – expect a week-long slowdown.

    “Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri” · Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin

    21MarSat

    Singapore

    Hari Raya Puasa Hari Raya Aidilfitri

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    1 Shawwal 1447 AH

    End of Ramadan; Muslim families visit relatives and open houses. Falls on Saturday (no Monday in lieu).

    “Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri” · Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin

    21MarSat

    South Africa

    Human Rights Day

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Commemorates the 1960 Sharpeville massacre; falls on a Saturday in 2026 (only Sunday holidays move to Monday).

39. 23Mon Lunar 5/24 Shawwal
    23MarMon

    Colombia

    Saint Joseph's Day (observed) Día de San José

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Moved to Monday under Law 51/1983 ('Ley Emiliani'). Festivo (public holiday); government offices, banks and DIAN customs closed.

    23MarMon

    Malaysia

    Hari Raya Aidilfitri (replacement holiday) Cuti Ganti Hari Raya Aidilfitri

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (except Kedah)

    Replacement holiday because the second day of Hari Raya falls on Sunday; not observed in Kedah.

    23MarMon

    Argentina

    Bridge Holiday (tourism non-working day) Día no laborable con fines turísticos

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdownNational (optional for private sector)

    Set by Resolution 164/2025 to create a 4-day weekend; public administration closed, private employers decide (banks generally closed).

40. 24Tue Lunar 6/25 Shawwal
    24MarTue

    Argentina

    National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Commemorates victims of the 1976–83 dictatorship. National holiday (Law 27.399); banks, public offices and customs (ARCA/Aduana) closed.

41. 26Thu Lunar 8/27 Shawwal
    26MarThu

    Bangladesh

    Independence and National Day স্বাধীনতা ও জাতীয় দিবস

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (general holiday)

    Marks the 1971 declaration of independence; parades and wreath-laying at the National Memorial, Savar. Offices and banks closed.

    “Happy Independence Day” · স্বাধীনতা দিবসের শুভেচ্ছা

    26MarThu

    India

    Ram Navami राम नवमी

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdownCentral Govt gazetted holiday; observance varies by state

    Chaitra Shukla Navami; Saka 5 Chaitra 1948

    Birth of Lord Rama; gazetted holiday, closures across North India.

42. 29Sun Lunar 11/210 Shawwal
    29MarSun

    Norway

    Easter holiday (påske) Påskeferie

    ObservanceOffices & ports closed29 Mar – 6 Apr 2026

    Many Norwegians take the whole Easter week off (mountain cabins, skiing); business slows from Palm Sunday to Easter Monday.

    29MarSun

    Dominican Republic

    Holy Week Semana Santa

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdown29 Mar – 5 Apr 2026

    Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday (Easter computus (Sunday after the first ecclesiastical full moon on/after 21 March))

    Semana Santa is the main vacation week; many businesses close from Holy Thursday at midday and beach traffic peaks. Only Good Friday is a statutory holiday.

    29MarSun

    Spain

    Holy Week Semana Santa

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdown29 Mar – 6 Apr 2026

    Holy Week processions throughout Spain (especially Andalusia); many people take the whole week off and business slows.

43. 30Mon Lunar 12/211 Shawwal
    30MarMon

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Spiritual Baptist / Shouter Liberation Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks the 1951 repeal of the ordinance banning the Spiritual Baptist faith; offices and banks closed.

44. 31Tue Lunar 13/212 Shawwal
    31MarTue

    India

    Mahavir Jayanti महावीर जयंती

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdownCentral Govt gazetted holiday; observance varies by state

    Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi; Saka 10 Chaitra 1948

    Birth of Lord Mahavira (Jainism); gazetted holiday. Also India's fiscal year-end – banks busy.

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