Holidays & cultural calendar of our 49 export markets

1. July 2026

2. 1Wed Lunar 17/516 Muharram
   1JulWed

   Canada

   Canada Day Fête du Canada

   Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (federal statutory)

   National Day marking Confederation (1867); statutory holiday everywhere, with celebrations and fireworks.

   “Happy Canada Day” · Bonne fête du Canada

   1JulWed

   Sweden

   Summer holiday / industrial holiday Semester / industrisemester

   ObservanceOffices & ports closed1 Jul – 9 Aug 2026

   Most Swedes take 3–4 weeks of holiday in July; many factories close (industrial holiday, typically weeks 28–31). Decision-making and deliveries slow sharply.

3. 2Thu Lunar 18/517 Muharram
   2JulThu

   Egypt

   June 30 Revolution Day (observed) ذكرى ثورة 30 يونيو

   Public holidayOffices & ports closed

   Anniversary of the 30 June 2013 uprising; holiday moved from Tuesday 30 Jun to Thursday 2 Jul.

4. 3Fri Lunar 19/518 Muharram
   3JulFri

   United States

   Independence Day (observed)

   Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (federal)

   4 July 2026 falls on a Saturday, so the federal holiday is observed on Friday 3 July; federal offices and banks closed, long weekend.

5. 4Sat Lunar 20/519 Muharram
   4JulSat

   United States

   Independence Day (America's 250th anniversary)

   Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (federal)

   National Day marking the 1776 Declaration of Independence – the Semiquincentennial (250th) in 2026, with nationwide celebrations and fireworks; most businesses closed.

   “Happy 250th Independence Day”

6. 5Sun Lunar 21/520 Muharram
   5JulSun

   Australia

   NAIDOC Week

   CulturalLittle business effect5–12 Jul 2026

   Week celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Not a public holiday.

7. 6Mon Lunar 22/521 Muharram
   6JulMon

   Guyana

   CARICOM Day

   Public holidayOffices & ports closed

   First Monday of July; celebrates the Caribbean Community (headquartered in Georgetown). Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.

   6JulMon

   Norway

   Common summer holiday Fellesferie

   ObservanceOffices & ports closed6–26 Jul 2026

   Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

   Traditional collective holiday (usually weeks 28–30) when construction and industry largely shut down; expect delays in approvals and site work.

   6JulMon

   Spain

   San Fermín (Running of the Bulls) Sanfermines

   FestivalLittle business effect6–14 Jul 2026Pamplona, Navarre

   Famous week-long festival in Pamplona.

8. 7Tue Lunar 23/522 Muharram
   7JulTue

   Japan

   Tanabata (Star Festival) 七夕

   FestivalLittle business effect

   Wishes are written on bamboo strips; large festivals in Sendai (August) and Hiratsuka. Normal business day.

9. 9Thu Lunar 25/524 Muharram
   9JulThu

   Argentina

   Independence Day Día de la Independencia

   Public holidayOffices & ports closed

   Marks the 1816 Declaration of Independence in Tucumán. National holiday (Law 27.399); banks, public offices and customs (ARCA/Aduana) closed.

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

   9JulThu

   Brazil

   Constitutionalist Revolution Day (São Paulo state) Revolução Constitucionalista de 1932

   Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownSão Paulo (state)

   State holiday in São Paulo commemorating the 1932 uprising; state offices and many SP businesses closed.

10. 10Fri Lunar 26/525 Muharram
    10JulFri

    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, creating a 4-day weekend with Independence Day; public administration closed, private employers decide.

    10JulFri

    New Zealand

    Matariki Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Tangaroa lunar phase following the rising of Matariki (Māori lunar calendar, maramataka)

    Māori New Year, marked by the rising of the Matariki (Pleiades) star cluster; a time of remembrance, celebration and planning. Date set in the Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Act.

    “Happy Matariki” · Mānawatia a Matariki

11. 11Sat Lunar 27/526 Muharram
    11JulSat

    Belgium

    Day of the Flemish Community Feestdag van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap

    Regional holidayLittle business effectFlemish Community (Flemish public administration)

    Flemish regional day; Flemish government offices closed, most private businesses open.

12. 13Mon Lunar 29/528 Muharram
    13JulMon

    United Kingdom

    Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day)

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownNorthern Ireland

    Bank holiday in Northern Ireland (12 July 2026 is a Sunday, so observed Monday 13 July); many NI businesses close for the 'Twelfth' fortnight.

13. 14Tue Lunar 1/629 Muharram
    14JulTue

    France

    Bastille Day (National Day) Fête nationale (14 Juillet)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    National Day commemorating the 1790 Fête de la Fédération / 1789 storming of the Bastille, with the military parade on the Champs-Élysées and fireworks; nearly all businesses closed.

    “Happy Bastille Day” · Bonne fête nationale

14. 15Wed Lunar 2/61 Safar
    15JulWed

    Belgium

    Summer construction holiday Bouwverlof / Congés du bâtiment

    ObservanceOffices & ports closed15 Jul – 7 Aug 2026National (construction sector)

    Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

    Collective summer holiday in the construction sector (about three weeks in the second half of July – exact dates set yearly by the sector); site work and deliveries largely stop.

    15JulWed

    Turkey

    Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Milli Birlik Günü

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Commemorates those killed resisting the 15 July 2016 coup attempt. Official holiday; respectful remembrance rather than celebration.

    15JulWed

    Switzerland

    Summer construction holiday Bauferien

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown15 Jul – 7 Aug 2026National (construction sector, varies by canton)

    Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

    Many construction firms close for about 2–3 weeks in mid-July to early August (dates vary by canton and company).

15. 16Thu Lunar 3/62 Safar
    16JulThu

    Chile

    Our Lady of Mount Carmel Día de la Virgen del Carmen

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Feast of Chile's patroness; climaxes in the La Tirana festival in Tarapacá with masked dances. National holiday; public offices, banks and most businesses closed.

16. 17Fri Lunar 4/63 Safar
    17JulFri

    South Korea

    Constitution Day 제헌절

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks the 1948 Constitution; restored as a public holiday from 2026 after being dropped in 2008. Offices and banks closed.

17. 18Sat Lunar 5/64 Safar
    18JulSat

    South Africa

    Nelson Mandela International Day Mandela Day

    ObservanceLittle business effect

    Mandela's birthday, marked by 67 minutes of community service; not a public holiday.

18. 19Sun Lunar 6/65 Safar
    19JulSun

    Canada

    Quebec construction holiday (summer) Vacances de la construction

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown19 Jul – 1 Aug 2026QC construction industry

    Mandatory two-week collective holiday for Quebec's construction sector (CCQ): most job sites close and steel deliveries/erection pause.

19. 20Mon Lunar 7/66 Safar
    20JulMon

    Colombia

    Independence Day Día de la Independencia

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks the 1810 Cry of Independence in Bogotá; military parades. Festivo (public holiday); government offices, banks and DIAN customs closed.

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

    20JulMon

    Japan

    Marine Day 海の日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Third Monday of July; gives thanks for the ocean. Offices and banks closed.

    20JulMon

    Netherlands

    Construction holiday (bouwvak) Bouwvak

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown20 Jul – 21 Aug 2026Regional (north, middle and south rotate)

    Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

    Traditional three-week summer shutdown in the construction sector, staggered by region between mid-July and late August; site work and deliveries slow.

20. 21Tue Lunar 8/67 Safar
    21JulTue

    Belgium

    Belgian National Day Nationale feestdag / Fête nationale

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Anniversary of the 1831 oath of King Leopold I (Tue); parade in Brussels, offices closed.

    “Happy Belgian National Day” · Fijne nationale feestdag / Bonne fête nationale

21. 23Thu Lunar 10/69 Safar
    23JulThu

    Egypt

    Revolution Day (National Day) عيد ثورة 23 يوليو

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Egypt's National Day, marking the 1952 revolution. National holiday.

    “Happy National Day” · كل عام ومصر بخير

    23JulThu

    Peru

    Peruvian Air Force Day Día de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Honours aviation hero José Quiñones (national holiday since 2023). National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.

    23JulThu

    Papua New Guinea

    National Remembrance Day

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Honours PNG servicemen and women who died in the World Wars and the Bougainville conflict (anniversary of the 1942 Kokoda campaign).

    “Lest we forget”

    23JulThu

    Israel

    Tisha B'Av תשעה באב

    ReligiousLittle business effectJewish community

    9 Av 5786

    Fast day mourning the destruction of the Temples; restaurants and entertainment close by law from the evening before. Working day. No greeting.

22. 28Tue Lunar 15/614 Safar
    28JulTue

    Peru

    Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias) Fiestas Patrias – Día de la Independencia

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed28–29 Jul 2026

    Marks San Martín's 1821 declaration of independence; 28–29 July form the national 'Fiestas Patrias' holiday, and business slows all week. National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.

    “Happy Fiestas Patrias, Peru” · ¡Felices Fiestas Patrias!

    28JulTue

    Thailand

    King's Birthday (King Vajiralongkorn) วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X); government offices and banks closed, buildings decorated in yellow.

23. 29Wed Lunar 16/615 Safar
    29JulWed

    Thailand

    Asarnha Bucha Day วันอาสาฬหบูชา

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Full moon of the second 8th Thai lunar month (8-8, Athikamat year BE 2569)

    Commemorates the Buddha's first sermon; temple visits and alcohol sales ban. Offices and banks closed, forming a three-day break with 28 and 30 July.

24. 30Thu Lunar 17/616 Safar
    30JulThu

    Morocco

    Throne Day عيد العرش

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Anniversary of King Mohammed VI's accession in 1999 – the main national holiday, with the King's speech and celebrations.

    “Happy Throne Day” · عيد العرش المجيد

    30JulThu

    Thailand

    Buddhist Lent Day (Khao Phansa) วันเข้าพรรษา

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    1st waning day of the second 8th Thai lunar month (8-8)

    Start of the three-month Buddhist Rains Retreat; candle-offering festivals (notably Ubon Ratchathani). Government offices and banks closed.

25. August 2026

26. 1Sat Lunar 19/618 Safar
    1AugSat

    Guyana

    Emancipation Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks the 1834 abolition of slavery; African heritage celebrations at the National Park (Saturday in 2026). Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.

    1AugSat

    Italy

    Summer shutdown (Ferragosto period) Ferie d'agosto

    ObservanceOffices & ports closed1–31 Aug 2026

    Many factories, suppliers and offices close for 2–3 weeks around Ferragosto (typically the first three weeks of August); plan deliveries and approvals accordingly.

    1AugSat

    Spain

    August holiday period Vacaciones de agosto

    ObservanceOffices & ports closed1–31 Aug 2026

    Much of Spain goes on holiday in August; many companies and suppliers close for 2–3 weeks or work reduced summer hours ('jornada intensiva').

    1AugSat

    Switzerland

    Swiss National Day Bundesfeier / Fête nationale / Festa nazionale

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (federal holiday)

    Founding of the Swiss Confederation (1291), the only federal public holiday (Sat in 2026); bonfires and fireworks.

    “Happy Swiss National Day” · Schöner 1. August / Bonne fête nationale

    1AugSat

    France

    Summer holidays (grandes vacances) Les grandes vacances

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown1–31 Aug 2026

    Peak holiday month: many companies, suppliers and some factories close for two to three weeks in August, and decision-making slows sharply.

    1AugSat

    Jamaica

    Emancipation Day

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Marks the abolition of slavery on 1 August 1834; falls on a Saturday in 2026 (no Monday substitute). Opens the Emancipendence week leading to Independence Day.

    “Happy Emancipation Day”

    1AugSat

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Emancipation Day African Emancipation Day

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Marks the abolition of slavery in 1834 with processions in Port of Spain; falls on a Saturday in 2026 (not moved).

    “Happy Emancipation Day”

27. 3Mon Lunar 21/620 Safar
    3AugMon

    Ireland

    August Bank Holiday Saoire Bainc Lúnasa

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday on the first Monday of August; peak summer holiday period.

    3AugMon

    Canada

    Civic Holiday Congé civique

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownMost provinces; federal public service

    First Monday of August; a holiday in most provinces (statutory in some, e.g. NT, NU, SK; called British Columbia Day, Heritage Day in AB, New Brunswick Day, Natal Day in NS) and for the federal public service; many businesses close.

    3AugMon

    United Kingdom

    Summer bank holiday (Scotland)

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownScotland

    First Monday of August; bank holiday in Scotland.

28. 5Wed Lunar 23/622 Safar
    5AugWed

    Bangladesh

    July Mass Uprising Day জুলাই গণঅভ্যুত্থান দিবস

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (general holiday)

    Marks 5 August 2024, when the student-led July uprising ended the previous government; offices and banks closed.

29. 6Thu Lunar 24/623 Safar
    6AugThu

    Jamaica

    Independence Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks independence from Britain on 6 August 1962 with the Grand Gala and flag-raising; offices, banks and customs closed.

    “Happy Independence Day, Jamaica”

    6AugThu

    Peru

    Battle of Junín Batalla de Junín

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Commemorates the 1824 victory of Bolívar's army (national holiday since 2022). National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.

30. 7Fri Lunar 25/624 Safar
    7AugFri

    Colombia

    Battle of Boyacá Batalla de Boyacá

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Commemorates Bolívar's decisive 1819 victory; presidential inaugurations are held on this date (incl. 7 Aug 2026). Festivo (public holiday); government offices, banks and DIAN customs closed.

31. 9Sun Lunar 27/626 Safar
    9AugSun

    Singapore

    National Day Hari Kebangsaan

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Independence from Malaysia (1965); National Day Parade and fireworks. Offices and banks closed. Falls on Sunday, so Monday 10 August is the holiday in lieu.

    “Happy National Day, Singapore” · Selamat Hari Kebangsaan

    9AugSun

    South Africa

    National Women's Day

    Public holidayLittle business effect

    Commemorates the 1956 women's march on the Union Buildings; falls on a Sunday in 2026, holiday observed Monday 10 August.

    “Happy Women's Day”

32. 10Mon Lunar 28/627 Safar
    10AugMon

    Singapore

    National Day (holiday in lieu)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Monday off in lieu because National Day falls on a Sunday; government offices and most businesses closed.

    10AugMon

    South Africa

    National Women's Day – observed

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Monday holiday in lieu of National Women's Day (Sunday 9 Aug 2026); offices and banks closed.

33. 11Tue Lunar 29/628 Safar
    11AugTue

    Japan

    Mountain Day 山の日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Holiday to appreciate mountains; falls just before the Obon period, so many firms start their summer shutdown around this date.

34. 12Wed Lunar 30/629 Safar
    12AugWed

    Thailand

    Queen Mother's Birthday / National Mother's Day วันแม่แห่งชาติ

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Birthday of Queen Mother Sirikit, also Thailand's Mother's Day; offices and banks closed, families honour mothers with jasmine garlands.

    “Happy Mother's Day” · สุขสันต์วันแม่

35. 13Thu Lunar 1/730 Safar
    13AugThu

    Japan

    Obon お盆

    ReligiousOffices & ports closed13–16 Aug 2026

    Buddhist festival honouring ancestors; many factories, suppliers and logistics firms close for 3–5 days and transport is congested. Not a public holiday, but plan deliveries around it.

    13AugThu

    Taiwan

    Ghost Month 鬼月（農曆七月）

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdown13 Aug – 10 Sept 2026

    1st–29th day of the 7th lunar month; Zhongyuan Festival = 15th day (27 Aug)

    Traditional 7th lunar month; many Taiwanese firms avoid signing contracts, moving premises, ground-breaking or buying property, and hold offerings on Zhongyuan (27 Aug). Plan project starts accordingly.

    13AugThu

    Singapore

    Hungry Ghost Festival month 中元节 / 七月

    ReligiousLittle business effect13 Aug – 10 Sept 2026Chinese community

    7th lunar month; Zhongyuan = 15th day (27 Aug)

    7th lunar month; offerings, street getai shows; some Chinese clients avoid launches, moves or contract signings. Zhongyuan peak on 27 Aug.

36. 14Fri Lunar 2/71 Rabiʻ I
    14AugFri

    Morocco

    Oued Ed-Dahab Day ذكرى استرجاع إقليم وادي الذهب

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Commemorates the 1979 recovery of the Oued Ed-Dahab region. Paid holiday during the August holiday season.

37. 15Sat Lunar 3/72 Rabiʻ I
    15AugSat

    Chile

    Assumption of Mary Asunción de la Virgen

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Catholic feast. National holiday; public offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    15AugSat

    France

    Assumption Day Assomption

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday at the height of the August holidays.

    15AugSat

    India

    Independence Day स्वतंत्रता दिवस

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Independence from British rule (1947); flag hoisting at the Red Fort. National holiday – offices, banks and customs closed.

    “Happy Independence Day” · स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ

    15AugSat

    Italy

    Assumption Day (Ferragosto) Ferragosto / Assunzione di Maria

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Feast of the Assumption and peak of the Italian summer holiday; business activity at its lowest of the year.

    “Buon Ferragosto” · Buon Ferragosto

    15AugSat

    South Korea

    Liberation Day 광복절

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks liberation from Japanese rule in 1945 and the founding of the Republic of Korea government in 1948. Offices and banks closed.

    15AugSat

    Poland

    Assumption Day / Armed Forces Day Wniebowzięcie NMP / Święto Wojska Polskiego

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Catholic feast and Polish Armed Forces Day. Falls on a Saturday in 2026 – employers must grant another day off.

    15AugSat

    Spain

    Assumption Day Asunción de la Virgen

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    National holiday at the peak of the summer break; in 2026 it falls on a Saturday.

    15AugSat

    Belgium

    Assumption Day O.L.V. Hemelvaart / Assomption

    Public holidayLittle business effect

    Catholic feast and public holiday. Falls on a Saturday in 2026 – a replacement day off is granted (fixed by employer or sector).

    15AugSat

    Germany

    Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfahrt

    Regional holidayLittle business effectSL, parts of BY

    Public holiday in Saarland and in Catholic-majority municipalities of Bavaria.

    15AugSat

    Papua New Guinea

    Mount Hagen Cultural Show

    FestivalLittle business effect15–16 Aug 2026Western Highlands (Mount Hagen)

    Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

    Major highlands sing-sing festival with hundreds of tribal groups; usually held over a mid-August weekend – confirm dates with organisers.

    15AugSat

    Switzerland

    Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfahrt / Assomption

    Regional holidayLittle business effectCatholic cantons

    Public holiday in Catholic cantons.

38. 16Sun Lunar 4/73 Rabiʻ I
    16AugSun

    Dominican Republic

    Restoration Day Día de la Restauración

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks the start of the War of Restoration against Spain (1863); falls on a Sunday in 2026 and is kept on its date.

39. 17Mon Lunar 5/74 Rabiʻ I
    17AugMon

    Argentina

    General José de San Martín Day Paso a la Inmortalidad del Gral. José de San Martín

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Honours the Liberator San Martín (movable holiday; falls on Monday in 2026). National holiday (Law 27.399); banks, public offices and customs (ARCA/Aduana) closed.

    17AugMon

    Colombia

    Assumption of Mary (observed) Asunción de la Virgen

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    17AugMon

    Indonesia

    Independence Day Hari Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Proclamation of independence in 1945; flag ceremonies and community festivities nationwide. Offices, banks and ports closed.

    “Happy Independence Day, Indonesia” · Dirgahayu Republik Indonesia

    17AugMon

    South Korea

    Substitute Holiday (Liberation Day) 대체공휴일

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

40. 20Thu Lunar 8/77 Rabiʻ I
    20AugThu

    Morocco

    Revolution of the King and the People ذكرى ثورة الملك والشعب

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks the 1953 uprising after the exile of Sultan Mohammed V. Paid holiday.

41. 21Fri Lunar 9/78 Rabiʻ I
    21AugFri

    Morocco

    Youth Day عيد الشباب

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    King Mohammed VI's birthday; paid holiday.

    21AugFri

    Philippines

    Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Ninoy Aquino

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

    Remembers the 1983 assassination of Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Jr.

42. 25Tue Lunar 13/712 Rabiʻ I
    25AugTue

    Guyana

    Youman Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) Youman-Nabi / المولد النبوي

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH · estimated

    Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad; date set by moon sighting (some calendars list 24 Aug; Guyanese observance messages were issued 25 Aug). Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.

    25AugTue

    Indonesia

    Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

    Mawlid celebrations at mosques. Offices and banks closed.

    25AugTue

    Malaysia

    Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Maulidur Rasul

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

    Mawlid processions and religious talks. Offices and banks closed.

    25AugTue

    Morocco

    Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid) عيد المولد النبوي

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed25–26 Aug 2026

    12–13 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH

    Mawlid al-Nabawi, set for 25 Aug 2026 by the Ministry of Habous; two paid days, with religious gatherings and processions (e.g. candle procession in Salé).

    25AugTue

    Nigeria

    Eid-el-Maulud Maulud

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH

    Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad; the Federal Government declared Tuesday 25 August 2026 a public holiday.

    25AugTue

    Kenya

    Maulidi (Prophet's Birthday) Maulidi

    ReligiousLittle business effectMuslim community – Lamu, Mombasa

    12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH · estimated

    Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, marked by the famous Maulidi festival in Lamu; not a public holiday.

43. 26Wed Lunar 14/713 Rabiʻ I
    26AugWed

    Bangladesh

    Eid-e-Miladunnabi ঈদে মিলাদুন্নবী (সা.)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (general holiday)

    12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH · estimated

    Birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH); milad gatherings and processions.

    26AugWed

    India

    Onam (Thiruvonam) ഓണം

    FestivalPartial closures / slowdownKerala

    Thiruvonam star in Chingam, Malayalam Era 1202

    Kerala's harvest festival – Kerala offices and businesses close for several days around Thiruvonam.

    “Happy Onam” · ഓണാശംസകൾ

    26AugWed

    Papua New Guinea

    National Repentance Day

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Christian day of national prayer and repentance, established in 2011; churches hold services nationwide.

    26AugWed

    India

    Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) ईद-ए-मिलाद

    Public holidayLittle business effectCentral Govt gazetted holiday; observance varies by state

    12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH; Saka 4 Bhadra 1948

    Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad; gazetted holiday.

44. 27Thu Lunar 15/714 Rabiʻ I
    27AugThu

    Egypt

    Prophet's Birthday (observed) المولد النبوي الشريف

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH, observed Thu 27 Aug · estimated

    Mawlid al-Nabawi, celebrated with sweets (halawet el-mawlid) and Sufi gatherings; holiday observed Thursday 27 Aug.

45. 28Fri Lunar 16/715 Rabiʻ I
    28AugFri

    United Arab Emirates

    Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (holiday) المولد النبوي الشريف

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH (≈25 Aug), holiday moved to Fri 28 Aug

    Mawlid al-Nabawi; the UAE Government Media Office set the paid day off on Friday 28 Aug 2026 for federal and private-sector staff.

    28AugFri

    India

    Raksha Bandhan रक्षा बंधन

    CulturalLittle business effectNorth and West India

    Shravana Purnima

    Sisters tie rakhi on brothers' wrists; state holiday in some northern states.

46. 30Sun Lunar 18/717 Rabiʻ I
    30AugSun

    Peru

    Saint Rose of Lima Santa Rosa de Lima

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Feast of the Americas' first saint, patroness of Peru and the national police. National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.

    30AugSun

    Turkey

    Victory Day Zafer Bayramı

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Celebrates the 1922 victory at Dumlupınar in the War of Independence. Official holiday.

    “Happy Victory Day” · 30 Ağustos Zafer Bayramı kutlu olsun

47. 31Mon Lunar 19/718 Rabiʻ I
    31AugMon

    Malaysia

    National Day (Merdeka Day) Hari Kebangsaan

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Independence of Malaya in 1957; parades in Putrajaya/Kuala Lumpur. Offices and banks closed.

    “Happy Merdeka Day” · Selamat Hari Kebangsaan

    31AugMon

    Philippines

    National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (regular holiday)

    Last Monday of August, honouring Filipino national heroes.

    31AugMon

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Independence Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks independence from Britain on 31 August 1962 with a military parade at the Queen's Park Savannah; offices, banks and customs closed.

    “Happy Independence Day, Trinidad and Tobago”

    31AugMon

    United Kingdom

    Summer bank holiday

    Regional holidayOffices & ports closedEngland, Wales, Northern Ireland

    Last Monday of August; bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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