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Global Markets · 2026–2027

Holidays & cultural calendar of our 49 export markets

Public holidays, festivals and cultural events on one timeline – solar and lunar calendars side by side – so every steel structure project is planned around the days that matter to our partners.

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From today to 31 December 2026

Season’s greetings across our markets

One banner for every holiday and cultural event until the end of the year – 406 in total. The next 60 are below; every market’s full set is on its calendar page.

Kathen season – Cambodia, 27 October – 24 November 2026
TodayCambodiaKathen season27 Oct – 24 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Republic Day Eve (half day) – Turkey, 28 October 2026
TodayTurkeyRepublic Day Eve (half day)28 Oct 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Republic Day – Turkey, 29 October 2026
TomorrowTurkeyRepublic Day29 Oct 2026Download banner ↓
King Norodom Sihamoni's Coronation Day – Cambodia, 29 October 2026
TomorrowCambodiaKing Norodom Sihamoni's Coronation Day29 Oct 2026Download banner ↓
Evangelical and Protestant Churches Day – Chile, 31 October 2026
In 3 daysChileEvangelical and Protestant Churches Day31 Oct 2026Download banner ↓
Reformation Day – Germany, 31 October 2026
In 3 daysGermanyReformation Day31 Oct 2026Download banner ↓
Unity Day – Morocco, 31 October 2026
In 3 daysMoroccoUnity Day31 Oct 2026Download banner ↓
Halloween (Samhain) – Ireland, 31 October 2026
In 3 daysIrelandHalloween (Samhain)31 Oct 2026Download banner ↓
All Saints' Day – Sweden, 31 October 2026
In 3 daysSwedenAll Saints' Day31 Oct 2026Download banner ↓
All Saints' Day – Chile, 1 November 2026
In 4 daysChileAll Saints' Day1 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
All Saints' Day – France, 1 November 2026
In 4 daysFranceAll Saints' Day1 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
All Saints' Day – Italy, 1 November 2026
In 4 daysItalyAll Saints' Day1 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
All Saints' Day – Peru, 1 November 2026
In 4 daysPeruAll Saints' Day1 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
All Saints' Day – Germany, 1 November 2026
In 4 daysGermanyAll Saints' Day1 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Day of the Dead – Mexico, 1–2 November 2026
In 4 daysMexicoDay of the Dead1–2 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
All Saints' Day – Philippines, 1 November 2026
In 4 daysPhilippinesAll Saints' Day1 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
All Saints' Day – Poland, 1 November 2026
In 4 daysPolandAll Saints' Day1 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
All Saints' Day – Belgium, 1 November 2026
In 4 daysBelgiumAll Saints' Day1 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
All Saints' Day – Spain, 1 November 2026
In 4 daysSpainAll Saints' Day1 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
All Saints' Day – Switzerland, 1 November 2026
In 4 daysSwitzerlandAll Saints' Day1 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
All Souls' Day – Brazil, 2 November 2026
In 5 daysBrazilAll Souls' Day2 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
All Saints' Day (observed) – Colombia, 2 November 2026
In 5 daysColombiaAll Saints' Day (observed)2 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
All Souls' Day – Philippines, 2 November 2026
In 5 daysPhilippinesAll Souls' Day2 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
All Saints' Day (in lieu) – Spain, 2 November 2026
In 5 daysSpainAll Saints' Day (in lieu)2 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
All Souls' Day – Poland, 2 November 2026
In 5 daysPolandAll Souls' Day2 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Culture Day – Japan, 3 November 2026
In 6 daysJapanCulture Day3 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Fiestas Patrias, Panama – Panama, 3 November 2026
In 6 daysPanamaSeparation Day3 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Melbourne Cup Day – Australia, 3 November 2026
In 6 daysAustraliaMelbourne Cup Day3 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Election Day (midterm elections) – United States, 3 November 2026
In 6 daysUnited StatesElection Day (midterm elections)3 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Local Government Elections – South Africa, 4 November 2026
In 7 daysSouth AfricaLocal Government Elections4 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Flag Day – Panama, 4 November 2026
In 7 daysPanamaFlag Day4 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Colón Day – Panama, 5 November 2026
In 8 daysPanamaColón Day5 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) – United Kingdom, 5 November 2026
In 8 daysUnited KingdomBonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night)5 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Green March Day – Morocco, 6 November 2026
In 9 daysMoroccoGreen March Day6 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Diwali – Guyana, 8 November 2026
In 11 daysGuyanaDeepavali (Diwali)8 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Diwali – India, 8 November 2026
In 11 daysIndiaDiwali (Deepavali)8 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Deepavali – Malaysia, 8 November 2026
In 11 daysMalaysiaDeepavali8 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Deepavali – Singapore, 8 November 2026
In 11 daysSingaporeDeepavali8 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Divali – Trinidad and Tobago, 8 November 2026
In 11 daysTrinidad and TobagoDivali8 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Diwali – Australia, 8 November 2026
In 11 daysAustraliaDiwali8 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Diwali – Canada, 8 November 2026
In 11 daysCanadaDiwali (Deepavali)8 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Diwali – Kenya, 8 November 2026
In 11 daysKenyaDiwali8 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Diwali – New Zealand, 8 November 2026
In 11 daysNew ZealandDiwali8 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Diwali – South Africa, 8 November 2026
In 11 daysSouth AfricaDiwali8 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Diwali – United Kingdom, 8 November 2026
In 11 daysUnited KingdomDiwali (Deepavali)8 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Lest we forget – United Kingdom, 8 November 2026
In 11 daysUnited KingdomRemembrance Sunday8 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Diwali – United States, 8 November 2026
In 11 daysUnited StatesDiwali (Deepavali)8 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Independence Day – Cambodia, 9 November 2026
In 12 daysCambodiaIndependence Day9 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Constitution Day – observed – Dominican Republic, 9 November 2026
In 12 daysDominican RepublicConstitution Day – observed9 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Deepavali (day off in lieu) – Guyana, 9 November 2026
In 12 daysGuyanaDeepavali (day off in lieu)9 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Deepavali (replacement holiday) – Malaysia, 9 November 2026
In 12 daysMalaysiaDeepavali (replacement holiday)9 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Deepavali (holiday in lieu) – Singapore, 9 November 2026
In 12 daysSingaporeDeepavali (holiday in lieu)9 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Divali – observed – Trinidad and Tobago, 9 November 2026
In 12 daysTrinidad and TobagoDivali – observed9 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
First Cry of Independence – Panama, 10 November 2026
In 13 daysPanamaFirst Cry of Independence10 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Atatürk Memorial Day – Turkey, 10 November 2026
In 13 daysTurkeyAtatürk Memorial Day10 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Armistice Day – Belgium, 11 November 2026
In 14 daysBelgiumArmistice Day11 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Armistice Day – France, 11 November 2026
In 14 daysFranceArmistice Day11 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Happy Independence Day – Poland, 11 November 2026
In 14 daysPolandNational Independence Day11 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Lest we forget – Canada, 11 November 2026
In 14 daysCanadaRemembrance Day11 Nov 2026Download banner ↓
Thank you to all who served – United States, 11 November 2026
In 14 daysUnited StatesVeterans Day11 Nov 2026Download banner ↓

Timeline: 1 Mar 2026 – 30 Apr 2026

209 dates in 49 markets. Filter by region, country or type; pick a month to travel along the calendar.

  1. March 2026

  2. 1Sun Lunar 13/112 Ramadan
    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

  3. 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).

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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).

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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”

  11. 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

  12. 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”

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. April 2026

  24. 2Thu Lunar 15/214 Shawwal
    2AprThu

    Argentina

    Malvinas Veterans' and Fallen Day Día del Veterano y de los Caídos en la Guerra de Malvinas

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Honours those who served and died in the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas War. Coincides with Holy Thursday in 2026. National holiday (Law 27.399); banks, public offices and customs (ARCA/Aduana) closed.

    2AprThu

    Colombia

    Holy Thursday Jueves Santo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of Semana Santa long weekend (Easter Sunday 5 April). Festivo (public holiday); government offices, banks and DIAN customs closed.

    2AprThu

    Israel

    Passover (Pesach) – first day פסח

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    15 Nisan 5786

    Festival of the Exodus; begins at sunset on 1 Apr with the Seder. Statutory rest day: offices, ports and customs closed; the intermediate days (3–7 Apr) are a major vacation week with many businesses on reduced staff.

    “Happy Passover” · חג פסח שמח

    2AprThu

    Mexico

    Holy Thursday Jueves Santo

    ObservanceOffices & ports closedNational (banks, government)

    Not an LFT rest day, but a CNBV bank holiday; government offices and many businesses close for Semana Santa (Holy Week), a major vacation period.

    2AprThu

    Norway

    Maundy Thursday Skjærtorsdag

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; offices closed.

    2AprThu

    Peru

    Holy Thursday Jueves Santo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the Easter long weekend (Easter Sunday 5 April). National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.

    2AprThu

    Philippines

    Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (regular holiday)

    Thursday before Easter (Easter = 5 April 2026)

    Holy Week regular holiday; offices, banks and customs closed and Metro Manila empties as people travel to the provinces.

    2AprThu

    Spain

    Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo

    Regional holidayOffices & ports closedAll regions except Catalonia and Valencia

    Regional public holiday in almost all of Spain; combined with Good Friday it creates a four-day weekend.

    2AprThu

    Argentina

    Holy Thursday Jueves Santo

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Non-working day (día no laborable): public sector closed, private employers decide. Overlaps with the Malvinas holiday in 2026; also the start of Passover (15 Nisan 5786), a non-working day for Jewish employees (2–3 Apr).

    2AprThu

    South Africa

    Passover (first day) פסח

    ReligiousLittle business effect2–9 Apr 2026Jewish community

    15 Nisan 5786

    Start of the eight-day Passover festival (begins at sunset 1 April); not a public holiday.

    “Chag Pesach Sameach” · חג פסח שמח

    2AprThu

    United States

    Passover (Pesach) פסח

    ReligiousLittle business effect2–9 Apr 2026Jewish community

    15–22 Nisan 5786

    Jewish festival commemorating the Exodus, beginning at sunset on 1 April with the Seder meal; first and last days are observed as rest days by observant Jews.

    “Happy Passover / Chag Pesach Sameach” · חג פסח שמח

  25. 3Fri Lunar 16/215 Shawwal
    3AprFri

    Argentina

    Good Friday Viernes Santo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Easter weekend (Easter Sunday 5 April). National holiday (Law 27.399); banks, public offices and customs (ARCA/Aduana) closed.

    3AprFri

    Australia

    Good Friday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Friday before Easter Sunday (5 April 2026, Western computus)

    Christian commemoration of the crucifixion; start of the four-day Easter break – businesses, ports and most shops closed.

    3AprFri

    Brazil

    Good Friday Sexta-feira da Paixão

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts. (Easter Sunday 5 April.)

    3AprFri

    Canada

    Good Friday Vendredi saint

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (federal statutory)

    Federal statutory holiday and holiday in every province; offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    3AprFri

    Chile

    Good Friday Viernes Santo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Easter (Sunday 5 April). National holiday; public offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    3AprFri

    Colombia

    Good Friday Viernes Santo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Festivo (public holiday); government offices, banks and DIAN customs closed.

    3AprFri

    Dominican Republic

    Good Friday Viernes Santo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Good Friday – 2 days before Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)

    Commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus; national holiday, government, banks and most businesses closed.

    3AprFri

    Germany

    Good Friday Karfreitag

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Nationwide public holiday; offices, banks and most businesses closed; a 'quiet day' with restrictions on public events.

    3AprFri

    Guyana

    Good Friday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.

    3AprFri

    Indonesia

    Good Friday Wafat Yesus Kristus

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Christian commemoration of the crucifixion; offices and banks closed.

    3AprFri

    Jamaica

    Good Friday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Good Friday – 2 days before Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)

    Commemoration of the crucifixion; national holiday, offices and banks closed.

    3AprFri

    Kenya

    Good Friday Ijumaa Kuu

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Good Friday – 2 days before Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)

    Commemoration of the crucifixion; national holiday.

    3AprFri

    Mexico

    Good Friday Viernes Santo

    ObservanceOffices & ports closedNational (banks, government)

    Not an LFT rest day, but a CNBV bank holiday; most offices and businesses close as Holy Week peaks.

    3AprFri

    New Zealand

    Good Friday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Friday before Easter Sunday (5 April 2026, Western computus)

    Start of the Easter break; businesses and ports closed, trading restrictions apply.

    3AprFri

    Nigeria

    Good Friday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Good Friday – 2 days before Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)

    Commemoration of the crucifixion; national holiday.

    3AprFri

    Norway

    Good Friday Langfredag

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; offices closed.

    3AprFri

    Panama

    Good Friday Viernes Santo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Holy Week (Easter Sunday 5 April); Holy Thursday is widely taken off as well. National holiday (Labour Code Art. 46); government offices, banks and customs closed (Panama Canal operates normally).

    3AprFri

    Papua New Guinea

    Good Friday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Friday before Easter Sunday (5 April 2026, Western computus)

    Start of the Easter holidays in this strongly Christian country; offices, banks and ports closed through Easter Monday.

    3AprFri

    Peru

    Good Friday Viernes Santo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.

    3AprFri

    Philippines

    Good Friday Biyernes Santo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (regular holiday)

    Friday before Easter (Easter = 5 April 2026)

    Regular holiday marking the crucifixion; processions and penitential rites. Nearly all business closed.

    3AprFri

    Singapore

    Good Friday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Christian commemoration of the crucifixion; offices and banks closed.

    3AprFri

    South Africa

    Good Friday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Good Friday – 2 days before Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)

    Commemoration of the crucifixion; national holiday.

    3AprFri

    Spain

    Good Friday Viernes Santo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    National public holiday commemorating the crucifixion; offices and ports administration closed.

    3AprFri

    Sweden

    Good Friday Långfredagen

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; offices closed.

    3AprFri

    Switzerland

    Good Friday Karfreitag / Vendredi saint

    Regional holidayOffices & ports closedAll cantons except Ticino and Valais

    Public holiday in nearly all cantons.

    3AprFri

    Taiwan

    Children's Day (observed / make-up day off) 補假

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Make-up day off because Children's Day falls on a weekend; government offices and most businesses closed.

    3AprFri

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Good Friday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Good Friday – 2 days before Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)

    Commemoration of the crucifixion; offices and banks closed.

    3AprFri

    United Kingdom

    Good Friday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedUK-wide

    Bank holiday across the UK; banks, offices and most businesses closed – start of the Easter long weekend.

    3AprFri

    India

    Good Friday गुड फ़्राइडे

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

    Gazetted holiday; offices and banks closed.

    3AprFri

    Ireland

    Good Friday Aoine an Chéasta

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Not a public holiday, but many businesses and some banks close or operate reduced hours; schools are closed.

    3AprFri

    Malaysia

    Good Friday Jumaat Agung

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownSabah, Sarawak

    Holiday in Sabah and Sarawak only.

    3AprFri

    France

    Good Friday Vendredi saint

    Regional holidayLittle business effectAlsace-Moselle (67, 68, 57)

    Public holiday only in Alsace and Moselle (local law).

    3AprFri

    Italy

    Good Friday Venerdì Santo

    ReligiousLittle business effectNational (Catholic)

    Day of Christ's crucifixion with processions in many towns; not a public holiday in Italy, normal working day.

    3AprFri

    Netherlands

    Good Friday Goede Vrijdag

    ObservanceLittle business effect

    Officially recognised but not a general day off – most businesses are open; government and some companies close.

  26. 4Sat Lunar 17/216 Shawwal
    4AprSat

    Philippines

    Black Saturday Sabado de Gloria

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (additional special non-working day)

    Saturday before Easter (Easter = 5 April 2026)

    Special non-working day completing the Holy Week shutdown.

    4AprSat

    Taiwan

    Children's Day 兒童節

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday for children; offices and banks closed.

    4AprSat

    Australia

    Easter Saturday & Easter Sunday

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdown4–5 Apr 2026Easter Saturday: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT, NT; Easter Sunday: most states incl. WA

    Easter weekend (Easter Sunday 5 April 2026)

    Weekend days gazetted as public holidays in most states and territories (penalty rates apply); retail trading restrictions vary.

    4AprSat

    Chile

    Holy Saturday Sábado Santo

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Public holiday in Chile; retail partially open.

    4AprSat

    Papua New Guinea

    Easter Saturday & Easter Sunday

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown4–5 Apr 2026

    Easter weekend (Easter Sunday 5 April 2026)

    Both days are gazetted public holidays; church services and family gatherings.

    “Happy Easter” · Hepi Ista

  27. 5Sun Lunar 18/217 Shawwal
    5AprSun

    Taiwan

    Tomb-Sweeping Day (Qingming) 清明節

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Qingming solar term

    Families clean ancestral graves; fixed by the Qingming solar term. Offices and banks closed and roads busy.

    5AprSun

    Italy

    Easter Sunday Pasqua

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdown

    Most important Christian feast; families gather. Falls on a Sunday.

    “Happy Easter” · Buona Pasqua

    5AprSun

    Belgium

    Easter Sunday Pasen / Pâques

    Public holidayLittle business effect

    Easter Sunday.

    “Happy Easter” · Vrolijk Pasen / Joyeuses Pâques

    5AprSun

    Indonesia

    Easter Sunday Kebangkitan Yesus Kristus (Paskah)

    Public holidayLittle business effect

    Celebrated by Christians; falls on Sunday.

    “Happy Easter” · Selamat Paskah

    5AprSun

    Ireland

    Easter Sunday Domhnach Cásca

    ReligiousLittle business effect

    Christian celebration of the Resurrection; part of the Easter long weekend.

    “Happy Easter” · Cáisc shona duit

    5AprSun

    Netherlands

    Easter Sunday Eerste Paasdag

    Public holidayLittle business effect

    Easter Sunday.

    “Happy Easter” · Vrolijk Pasen

    5AprSun

    Norway

    Easter Sunday Første påskedag

    Public holidayLittle business effect

    Easter Sunday.

    “Happy Easter” · God påske

    5AprSun

    Poland

    Easter Sunday Wielkanoc

    Public holidayLittle business effect

    Easter, the most important family feast after Christmas; food baskets blessed on Holy Saturday.

    “Happy Easter” · Wesołych Świąt Wielkanocnych

    5AprSun

    Singapore

    Qingming Festival 清明节

    CulturalLittle business effectChinese community

    Qingming solar term

    Chinese families visit ancestral graves and columbaria. Normal business day.

    5AprSun

    Spain

    Easter Sunday Domingo de Resurrección

    ReligiousLittle business effect

    Easter Sunday; end of Holy Week.

    “Happy Easter” · Felices Pascuas

    5AprSun

    Sweden

    Easter Sunday Påskdagen

    Public holidayLittle business effect

    Easter Sunday.

    “Happy Easter” · Glad påsk

    5AprSun

    Switzerland

    Easter Sunday Ostern / Pâques

    ReligiousLittle business effect

    Easter Sunday.

    “Happy Easter” · Frohe Ostern / Joyeuses Pâques

    5AprSun

    United Kingdom

    Easter Sunday

    ReligiousLittle business effectUK-wide

    Christian celebration of the Resurrection; part of the four-day Easter weekend.

    “Happy Easter”

    5AprSun

    United States

    Easter Sunday

    ReligiousLittle business effectChristian community

    Christian celebration of the Resurrection; Good Friday (3 April) is not a federal holiday but some offices close early.

    “Happy Easter”

  28. 6Mon Lunar 19/218 Shawwal
    6AprMon

    Australia

    Easter Monday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Monday after Easter Sunday (5 April 2026)

    Last day of the four-day Easter break.

    “Happy Easter”

    6AprMon

    Belgium

    Easter Monday Paasmaandag / Lundi de Pâques

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; offices closed.

    6AprMon

    France

    Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; offices and banks closed.

    “Happy Easter” · Joyeuses Pâques

    6AprMon

    Germany

    Easter Monday Ostermontag

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Nationwide public holiday.

    “Happy Easter” · Frohe Ostern

    6AprMon

    Guyana

    Easter Monday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Traditional kite-flying day on the sea wall and in parks. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.

    “Happy Easter”

    6AprMon

    Ireland

    Easter Monday Luan Cásca

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; offices and banks closed.

    6AprMon

    Italy

    Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo (Pasquetta)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday after Easter, traditionally spent on outings; offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    6AprMon

    Jamaica

    Easter Monday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Monday after Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)

    Easter holiday; offices and banks closed, beach and Carnival-in-Jamaica events around Easter.

    6AprMon

    Kenya

    Easter Monday Jumatatu ya Pasaka

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Monday after Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)

    Easter holiday; offices and banks closed.

    6AprMon

    Netherlands

    Easter Monday Tweede Paasdag

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; offices and most businesses closed.

    6AprMon

    New Zealand

    Easter Monday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Monday after Easter Sunday (5 April 2026)

    Easter Monday public holiday.

    “Happy Easter”

    6AprMon

    Nigeria

    Easter Monday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Monday after Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)

    Easter holiday; offices, banks and ports closed.

    6AprMon

    Norway

    Easter Monday Andre påskedag

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; offices closed.

    6AprMon

    Papua New Guinea

    Easter Monday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Monday after Easter Sunday (5 April 2026)

    Last day of the four-day Easter break.

    6AprMon

    Poland

    Easter Monday Poniedziałek Wielkanocny (Śmigus-dyngus)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday, known for water-splashing traditions; offices closed.

    6AprMon

    South Africa

    Family Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Monday after Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)

    Easter Monday, a statutory holiday; Easter weekend is a peak travel period.

    6AprMon

    Sweden

    Easter Monday Annandag påsk

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; offices closed.

    6AprMon

    Switzerland

    Easter Monday Ostermontag / Lundi de Pâques

    Regional holidayOffices & ports closedMost cantons (not VS; partly not NE/ZG)

    Public holiday in most cantons.

    6AprMon

    Taiwan

    Tomb-Sweeping Day (observed / make-up day off) 補假

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    6AprMon

    Thailand

    Chakri Memorial Day วันจักรี

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Commemorates the founding of the Chakri dynasty (1782) by King Rama I; government offices and banks closed.

    6AprMon

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Easter Monday

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Monday after Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)

    Easter holiday; offices and banks closed (Tobago hosts Easter goat and crab races).

    6AprMon

    United Kingdom

    Easter Monday

    Regional holidayOffices & ports closedEngland, Wales, Northern Ireland

    Bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (not Scotland).

    6AprMon

    Spain

    Easter Monday Lunes de Pascua

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownCatalonia, Valencia, Basque Country, Navarre, Balearic Islands, La Rioja (varies by year)

    Regional holiday in the north-east and some other communities; Barcelona/Valencia-based partners closed.

    6AprMon

    Canada

    Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques

    Regional holidayLittle business effectFederal public service; QC (optional)

    Holiday for the federal public service and (optionally) in Quebec; most private businesses in other provinces open.

  29. 8Wed Lunar 21/220 Shawwal
    8AprWed

    Israel

    Passover – seventh day שביעי של פסח

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    21 Nisan 5786

    Final day of Passover (from sunset 7 Apr); statutory rest day, businesses and government closed.

  30. 9Thu Lunar 22/221 Shawwal
    9AprThu

    Philippines

    Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) Araw ng Kagitingan

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (regular holiday)

    Commemorates the fall of Bataan in 1942 and Filipino WWII veterans; regular holiday.

  31. 12Sun Lunar 25/224 Shawwal
    12AprSun

    Egypt

    Coptic Easter عيد القيامة المجيد

    ReligiousLittle business effectChristian community

    Orthodox (Julian) Easter

    Coptic Orthodox Easter Sunday; paid day off for Christian employees, normal working day for others.

  32. 13Mon Lunar 26/225 Shawwal
    13AprMon

    Egypt

    Sham el-Nessim شم النسيم

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Monday after Coptic Easter

    Ancient Egyptian spring festival celebrated by all Egyptians with picnics, salted fish (fesikh) and coloured eggs. National holiday.

    “Happy Sham el-Nessim” · شم نسيم سعيد

    13AprMon

    Thailand

    Songkran Festival (Thai New Year) เทศกาลสงกรานต์

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed13–15 Apr 2026

    Maha Songkran – the sun's entry into sidereal Aries (Thai solar new year), fixed at 13–15 April

    Traditional Thai New Year: water blessings, family reunions and temple visits. The whole country effectively stops for the week; factories, ports and logistics run minimal operations and many people travel home.

    “Happy Songkran” · สุขสันต์วันสงกรานต์

  33. 14Tue Lunar 27/226 Shawwal
    14AprTue

    Bangladesh

    Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) পহেলা বৈশাখ

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (executive-order holiday)

    1 Boishakh 1433 Bangabda

    Bengali New Year 1433: Mangal Shobhajatra procession, fairs and the traditional 'Haal Khata' new account books opened by traders. Offices and banks closed.

    “Happy Bengali New Year” · শুভ নববর্ষ

    14AprTue

    Cambodia

    Khmer New Year បុណ្យចូលឆ្នាំថ្មីប្រពៃណីជាតិ

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed14–16 Apr 2026

    Moha Sangkran (sun's entry into sidereal Aries), Khmer solar new year – Year of the Horse

    Traditional Khmer New Year (Choul Chnam Thmey), ushering in the Year of the Horse: pagoda visits, water blessings and family gatherings. Most of the country, including factories and ports, stops for the week as workers return to their provinces.

    “Happy Khmer New Year” · សួស្តីឆ្នាំថ្មី

    14AprTue

    India

    Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti आंबेडकर जयंती

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownMost states (bank holiday)

    Birthday of B. R. Ambedkar, architect of the Constitution; bank holiday and public holiday in most states.

    14AprTue

    India

    Vaisakhi / Puthandu (Tamil New Year) / Vishu बैसाखी / புத்தாண்டு / വിഷു

    FestivalPartial closures / slowdownPunjab, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and others

    Mesha Sankranti – 1 Vaisakh / 1 Chithirai / 1 Medam (solar)

    Solar New Year and harvest festival in Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and elsewhere; state holidays there.

    14AprTue

    Israel

    Holocaust Remembrance Day יום השואה

    ObservanceLittle business effect

    27 Nisan 5786

    Two-minute siren at 10:00 and memorial ceremonies; entertainment venues close the evening before. Working day.

  34. 15Wed Lunar 28/227 Shawwal
    15AprWed

    India

    Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) / Bohag Bihu পয়লা বৈশাখ

    FestivalPartial closures / slowdownWest Bengal, Tripura, Assam

    1 Boishakh 1433 Bangabda

    Bengali New Year 1433 and Assamese New Year (Rongali Bihu); state holiday in West Bengal, Tripura and Assam.

    “Shubho Noboborsho” · শুভ নববর্ষ

  35. 20Mon Lunar 4/33 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah
    20AprMon

    Switzerland

    Sechseläuten

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownCity of Zurich

    Zurich's spring festival of the guilds, ending with the burning of the 'Böögg' snowman; afternoon holiday in Zurich city.

  36. 21Tue Lunar 5/34 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah
    21AprTue

    Brazil

    Tiradentes Day Tiradentes

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Honours Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, hero of the 1789 Inconfidência Mineira. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.

    21AprTue

    Israel

    Memorial Day (Yom HaZikaron) יום הזיכרון

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    4 Iyar 5786

    Remembrance day for fallen soldiers and terror victims, with sirens; a working day but many businesses close early. No greeting.

  37. 22Wed Lunar 6/35 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah
    22AprWed

    Israel

    Independence Day (Yom Ha'atzmaut) יום העצמאות

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    5 Iyar 5786

    Israel's national day (78th), starting at sunset after Memorial Day. Paid holiday; offices, banks and ports closed.

    “Happy Independence Day” · יום עצמאות שמח

  38. 23Thu Lunar 7/36 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah
    23AprThu

    Turkey

    National Sovereignty and Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Anniversary of the first Grand National Assembly (1920), dedicated to children. Official holiday.

    “Happy April 23rd” · 23 Nisan kutlu olsun

    23AprThu

    Spain

    St George's Day (Sant Jordi) Sant Jordi / San Jorge

    CulturalLittle business effectCatalonia (observance); Aragon (regional holiday)

    Catalonia's day of books and roses (working day there); in Aragon it is the regional holiday 'Día de Aragón'.

  39. 25Sat Lunar 9/38 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah
    25AprSat

    Egypt

    Sinai Liberation Day عيد تحرير سيناء

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks the 1982 Israeli withdrawal from Sinai. National holiday (fell on a Saturday).

    25AprSat

    Italy

    Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Commemorates the 1945 liberation from Fascism and Nazi occupation (falls on a Sat in 2026; no substitute day). Government offices closed.

    25AprSat

    Australia

    Anzac Day

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Commemorates Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in war; dawn services and marches. Falls on a Saturday in 2026.

    “Lest we forget”

    25AprSat

    New Zealand

    Anzac Day Rā Whakamaumaharatanga

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Remembers New Zealanders and Australians who served and died in war; dawn services. Falls on a Saturday and is Mondayised to 27 April.

    “Lest we forget” · Kei wareware i a tātou

  40. 27Mon Lunar 11/310 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah
    27AprMon

    Netherlands

    King's Day Koningsdag

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Celebration of King Willem-Alexander's birthday (Mon); nationwide street markets and orange-themed parties; offices closed.

    “Happy King's Day” · Fijne Koningsdag

    27AprMon

    New Zealand

    Anzac Day (Mondayised)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Observed holiday because Anzac Day falls on a Saturday.

    27AprMon

    South Africa

    Freedom Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks the first democratic elections of 27 April 1994; government offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    “Happy Freedom Day”

    27AprMon

    Australia

    Anzac Day (additional day)

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownWA

    Western Australia observes Monday 27 April because Anzac Day falls on a Saturday; other states have no substitute day.

  41. 29Wed Lunar 13/312 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah
    29AprWed

    Japan

    Golden Week ゴールデンウィーク

    ObservanceOffices & ports closed29 Apr – 6 May 2026

    Cluster of holidays (29 Apr, 3–6 May 2026); many companies close for the whole period and travel peaks.

    29AprWed

    Japan

    Shōwa Day 昭和の日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Birthday of the late Emperor Shōwa; opens the Golden Week holiday period. Offices and banks closed.

  42. 30Thu Lunar 14/313 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah
    30AprThu

    Sweden

    Walpurgis Night Valborgsmässoafton

    CulturalPartial closures / slowdown

    Bonfires and choir singing to welcome spring; not a public holiday but many workplaces close early.

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Calendar by country

Full 2026–2027 calendar for each market: month grids with lunar dates, every holiday and festival, business closures and greeting banners.

United States 12 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Veterans Day · 11 Nov Gregorian · Hebrew · Islamic (Hijri) Germany 9 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Christmas Day · 25 Dec Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) Japan 18 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Culture Day · 3 Nov Gregorian · Japanese era (Reiwa) · Chinese lunisolar United Kingdom 6 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Christmas Day · 25 Dec Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) · Chinese lunisolar India 17 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Diwali (Deepavali) · 8 Nov Gregorian · Hindu lunisolar · Indian national (Saka) France 11 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: All Saints' Day · 1 Nov Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) Italy 12 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: All Saints' Day · 1 Nov Gregorian Brazil 10 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: All Souls' Day · 2 Nov Gregorian Canada 11 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Remembrance Day · 11 Nov Gregorian · Hebrew · Islamic (Hijri) Australia 8 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Christmas Day · 25 Dec Gregorian Mexico 7 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Revolution Day · 16 Nov Gregorian Spain 10 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: All Saints' Day · 1 Nov Gregorian South Korea 18 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Christmas Day · 25 Dec Gregorian · Korean lunar (Dangi) Turkey 12 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Republic Day Eve (half day) · 28 Oct Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) Indonesia 16 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Christmas Day · 25 Dec Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) · Chinese lunisolar Netherlands 10 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Christmas Day · 25 Dec Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) Saudi Arabia 5 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Founding Day · 22 Feb Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) Switzerland 4 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Christmas Day · 25 Dec Gregorian Poland 14 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: All Saints' Day · 1 Nov Gregorian Taiwan 17 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Constitution Day · 25 Dec Gregorian · Chinese lunisolar · Minguo (ROC) year Ireland 10 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Christmas Day · 25 Dec Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) · Chinese lunisolar Belgium 11 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: All Saints' Day · 1 Nov Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) Sweden 13 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: All Saints' Day · 31 Oct Gregorian Israel 9 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Passover (Pesach) – first day · 22 Apr Gregorian · Hebrew · Islamic (Hijri) Argentina 15 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: National Sovereignty Day (observed) · 23 Nov Gregorian · Hebrew · Islamic (Hijri) Singapore 13 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Deepavali · 8 Nov Gregorian · Chinese lunisolar · Islamic (Hijri) United Arab Emirates 7 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Eid Al Etihad (National Day) · 2 Dec Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) Norway 12 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Christmas Day · 25 Dec Gregorian Thailand 21 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: King Bhumibol's Birthday / National Day / Father's Day · 5 Dec Gregorian · Thai lunar & Buddhist Era · Buddhist lunar Colombia 18 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: All Saints' Day (observed) · 2 Nov Gregorian Malaysia 14 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Deepavali · 8 Nov Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) · Chinese lunisolar Philippines 20 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: All Saints' Day · 1 Nov Gregorian · Chinese lunisolar · Islamic (Hijri) Bangladesh 19 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Victory Day · 16 Dec Gregorian · Bengali · Islamic (Hijri) South Africa 14 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Local Government Elections · 4 Nov Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) · Hindu lunisolar Egypt 12 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Coptic Christmas · 7 Jan Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) · Coptic Chile 16 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Evangelical and Protestant Churches Day · 31 Oct Gregorian Peru 15 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: All Saints' Day · 1 Nov Gregorian · Chinese lunisolar Nigeria 12 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Christmas Day · 25 Dec Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) New Zealand 13 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Christmas Day · 25 Dec Gregorian Qatar 4 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Qatar National Day · 18 Dec Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) Morocco 15 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Unity Day · 31 Oct Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) · Amazigh Kenya 12 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Jamhuri Day · 12 Dec Gregorian · Islamic (Hijri) · Hindu lunisolar Dominican Republic 12 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Constitution Day – observed · 9 Nov Gregorian Panama 13 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Separation Day · 3 Nov Gregorian · Chinese lunisolar Cambodia 15 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: King Norodom Sihamoni's Coronation Day · 29 Oct Gregorian · Khmer lunar · Buddhist lunar Papua New Guinea 11 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Christmas Day · 25 Dec Gregorian Guyana 16 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Deepavali (Diwali) · 8 Nov Gregorian · Hindu lunisolar · Islamic (Hijri) Trinidad and Tobago 15 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Divali · 8 Nov Gregorian · Hindu lunisolar · Islamic (Hijri) Jamaica 11 public holidays in 2026 Next holiday: Christmas Day · 25 Dec Gregorian Global Markets →Trade agreements, import rules and seaports of every market Landed cost calculator →Duty, taxes and freight from Vietnam to your site Request a quotation →Tell us your delivery window – we plan fabrication around it

Solar and lunar calendars in our markets

Many holidays are fixed by the moon, not the Gregorian date. These are the calendars behind the dates above.

Gregorian

The civil calendar of every market – public holidays are fixed or moved to a weekday by law.

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Chinese lunisolar

Lunisolar: months start at the new moon, the year at the second new moon after the winter solstice. Sets Lunar New Year, Qingming, Dragon Boat and Mid-Autumn.

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Korean lunar (Dangi)

Korea’s lunar calendar, calculated for Korean time – Seollal and Chuseok can differ by a day from China.

South Korea

Islamic (Hijri)

Purely lunar, 354–355 days, so holidays move about 11 days earlier each year. Ramadan and the two Eids depend on moon sighting.

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Hebrew

Lunisolar with a leap month 7 times in 19 years; days begin at sunset, so holidays start the evening before.

United StatesCanadaIsraelArgentinaSouth Africa

Hindu lunisolar

Lunisolar tithis (lunar days) fix Diwali, Holi and other festivals; regional calendars vary.

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Buddhist lunar

Full-moon days of the lunar months set Vesak, Makha Bucha and Buddhist Lent in Thailand, Cambodia and beyond; Thailand counts years in the Buddhist Era (+543).

IndiaIndonesiaSingaporeThailandMalaysiaBangladeshCambodia

Bengali

Solar calendar of Bangladesh – Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) falls on 14 April.

IndiaBangladesh

Dates follow official government lists where published. Islamic and other moon-sighting dates, and holidays not yet gazetted for next year, are marked "estimated" and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local partner before fixing a deadline.

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