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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 Aug 2026 – 30 Sept 2026

111 dates in 45 markets. Filter by region, country or type; pick a month to travel along the calendar.

  1. August 2026

  2. 1Sat Lunar 19/618 Safar
    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.

    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

    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).

    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.

    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.

    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”

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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”

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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

  23. 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.

  24. September 2026

  25. 1Tue Lunar 20/719 Rabiʻ I
    1SeptTue

    Guyana

    Amerindian Heritage Month

    CulturalLittle business effect1–30 Sept 2026

    September celebrates Guyana's nine Indigenous nations with a host village and heritage events nationwide.

  26. 4Fri Lunar 23/722 Rabiʻ I
    4SeptFri

    Bangladesh

    Janmashtami শুভ জন্মাষ্টমী

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdownNational (general holiday)

    Bhadra Krishna Ashtami (8th day of the waning moon of Bhadra)

    Birth of Lord Krishna, celebrated by the Hindu community with processions in Dhaka.

    4SeptFri

    India

    Janmashtami जन्माष्टमी

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

    Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami (purnimanta) / Shravana (amanta); Saka 13 Bhadra 1948

    Birth of Lord Krishna; gazetted holiday.

  27. 7Mon Lunar 26/725 Rabiʻ I
    7SeptMon

    Brazil

    Independence Day Independência do Brasil

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks independence from Portugal (1822) with military parades. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.

    “Happy Independence Day, Brazil” · Feliz Dia da Independência!

    7SeptMon

    Canada

    Labour Day Fête du Travail

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (federal statutory)

    First Monday of September; statutory everywhere, marks the end of summer.

    7SeptMon

    United States

    Labor Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (federal)

    Federal holiday (first Monday of September) honouring workers; most businesses, banks and government offices closed; marks the end of summer.

  28. 10Thu Lunar 29/728 Rabiʻ I
    10SeptThu

    Switzerland

    Geneva Fast Jeûne genevois

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownGeneva

    Geneva's own holiday on the Thursday after the first Sunday of September.

  29. 11Fri Lunar 1/829 Rabiʻ I
    11SeptFri

    Spain

    National Day of Catalonia La Diada

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownCatalonia

    Catalonia's national day; public holiday with large demonstrations in Barcelona.

    11SeptFri

    Egypt

    Coptic New Year (Nayrouz) عيد النيروز

    ObservanceLittle business effectChristian community

    1 Thout 1743 (Coptic calendar)

    Start of the Coptic year; church feast, normal working day.

  30. 12Sat Lunar 2/81 Rabiʻ II
    12SeptSat

    Israel

    Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) ראש השנה

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed12–13 Sept 2026

    1–2 Tishrei 5787

    Jewish New Year 5787, beginning at sunset 11 Sep; two statutory rest days. Opens the autumn holiday season during which business slows considerably until after Sukkot.

    “Shana Tova – Happy New Year” · שנה טובה

    12SeptSat

    Argentina

    Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashaná / ראש השנה

    ReligiousLittle business effect12–13 Sept 2026Jewish community

    1–2 Tishrei 5787

    Jewish New Year 5787 (begins at sunset 11 Sep). Non-working days for Jewish employees (Law 24.571); Buenos Aires has Latin America's largest Jewish community.

    “Shana Tova” · Shaná Tová / שנה טובה

    12SeptSat

    South Africa

    Rosh Hashanah ראש השנה

    ReligiousLittle business effect12–13 Sept 2026Jewish community

    1–2 Tishrei 5787

    Jewish New Year (begins at sunset 11 Sept); not a public holiday.

    “Shana Tova” · שנה טובה

    12SeptSat

    United States

    Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) ראש השנה

    ReligiousLittle business effect12–13 Sept 2026Jewish community

    1–2 Tishrei 5787

    Jewish New Year 5787, beginning at sunset on 11 September and lasting two days; observant Jewish partners will be unavailable.

    “Shanah Tovah – Happy New Year” · שנה טובה

  31. 14Mon Lunar 4/83 Rabiʻ II
    14SeptMon

    India

    Ganesh Chaturthi गणेश चतुर्थी

    FestivalOffices & ports closedMaharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

    Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi

    Ten-day Ganesh festival ending with immersion processions (Anant Chaturdashi); major closures and traffic in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana.

  32. 15Tue Lunar 5/84 Rabiʻ II
    15SeptTue

    Mexico

    Independence Eve – El Grito Noche del Grito

    CulturalPartial closures / slowdown

    Evening re-enactment of Hidalgo's 'Cry of Dolores' in every plaza; many offices close early.

    “Viva México!” · ¡Viva México!

  33. 16Wed Lunar 6/85 Rabiʻ II
    16SeptWed

    Malaysia

    Malaysia Day Hari Malaysia

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Formation of Malaysia in 1963 (Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak). Offices and banks closed.

    “Happy Malaysia Day” · Selamat Hari Malaysia

    16SeptWed

    Mexico

    Independence Day Día de la Independencia

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT); national day marking the 1810 start of the War of Independence, with parades. Offices, banks and customs closed.

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

    16SeptWed

    Papua New Guinea

    Independence Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks independence from Australia on 16 September 1975 (51st anniversary); flag-raising, Hiri Moale festival in Port Moresby and the Goroka Show around the date. Government and business largely closed.

    “Happy Independence Day” · Hepi Indipendens De

  34. 18Fri Lunar 8/87 Rabiʻ II
    18SeptFri

    Chile

    Independence Day Independencia Nacional – Fiestas Patrias

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks the First Government Junta of 1810; the heart of 'Fiestas Patrias' week with fondas, cueca and asados. 'Irrenunciable' holiday – retail and malls must also close (Law 19.973). National holiday; public offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    “Happy Fiestas Patrias” · ¡Felices Fiestas Patrias!

  35. 19Sat Lunar 9/88 Rabiʻ II
    19SeptSat

    Chile

    Army Day Día de las Glorias del Ejército

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Military parade in Santiago's Parque O'Higgins. 'Irrenunciable' holiday – retail and malls must also close (Law 19.973). National holiday; public offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    19SeptSat

    Germany

    Oktoberfest Oktoberfest (Wiesn)

    FestivalLittle business effect19 Sept – 4 Oct 2026Munich (BY)

    Munich's world-famous beer festival; not a holiday, but hotels and travel in Munich are heavily booked.

  36. 20Sun Lunar 10/89 Rabiʻ II
    20SeptSun

    Germany

    World Children's Day Weltkindertag

    Regional holidayLittle business effectTH

    Public holiday in Thuringia.

  37. 21Mon Lunar 11/810 Rabiʻ II
    21SeptMon

    Israel

    Yom Kippur יום כיפור

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    10 Tishrei 5787

    Day of Atonement, the holiest day: 25-hour fast from sunset 20 Sep; the whole country shuts down including airports, ports, broadcasting and roads.

    “G'mar Chatima Tova” · גמר חתימה טובה

    21SeptMon

    Japan

    Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Third Monday of September honouring the elderly; in 2026 it starts a five-day 'Silver Week' (19–23 Sep).

    21SeptMon

    Switzerland

    Federal Fast Monday Lundi du Jeûne fédéral

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownVaud (also NE in some years/sectors)

    Monday after the Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer (third Sunday of September); holiday in Vaud.

    21SeptMon

    Argentina

    Yom Kippur Iom Kipur / יום כיפור

    ReligiousLittle business effectJewish community

    10 Tishrei 5787

    Day of Atonement (begins at sunset 20 Sep). Non-working day for Jewish employees (Law 24.571); a solemn fast.

    21SeptMon

    South Africa

    Yom Kippur יום כיפור

    ReligiousLittle business effectJewish community

    10 Tishrei 5787

    Day of Atonement and fasting (begins at sunset 20 Sept); not a public holiday.

    21SeptMon

    United States

    Yom Kippur יום כיפור

    ReligiousLittle business effectJewish community

    10 Tishrei 5787

    Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the Jewish year, observed with a 25-hour fast from sunset on 20 September; avoid scheduling meetings with Jewish partners.

  38. 22Tue Lunar 12/811 Rabiʻ II
    22SeptTue

    Japan

    Citizens' Holiday 国民の休日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Automatic holiday because it falls between two national holidays (21 and 23 Sep), creating the 2026 Silver Week.

  39. 23Wed Lunar 13/812 Rabiʻ II
    23SeptWed

    Japan

    Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Autumn equinox (shūbun solar term)

    Fixed by the astronomical autumn equinox; graves are visited during higan week. Offices and banks closed.

    23SeptWed

    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi National Day اليوم الوطني السعودي

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Celebrates the unification of the Kingdom in 1932 (96th National Day). Paid holiday; offices closed, with nationwide celebrations.

    “Happy Saudi National Day” · كل عام والوطن بخير

  40. 24Thu Lunar 14/813 Rabiʻ II
    24SeptThu

    Dominican Republic

    Our Lady of Mercy Day Día de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Feast of Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, co-patroness of the country; fixed-date holiday, public offices and banks closed.

    24SeptThu

    South Africa

    Heritage Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Celebrates South Africa's diverse cultures (popularly 'National Braai Day'); offices and banks closed.

    “Happy Heritage Day”

    24SeptThu

    South Korea

    Chuseok (Korean Harvest Festival) 추석

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed24–26 Sept 2026

    8th month 14th–16th day; Chuseok = 15th day of the 8th lunar month (25 Sep)

    Three-day harvest festival (24–26 Sep) with ancestral rites and family reunions; offices, banks and most factories close and logistics slow for the whole week.

    “Happy Chuseok” · 풍성한 한가위 보내세요

    24SeptThu

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Republic Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks the 1976 constitution making Trinidad and Tobago a republic; offices and banks closed.

    24SeptThu

    Cambodia

    Constitution Day ទិវាប្រកាសរដ្ឋធម្មនុញ្ញ

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Marks the 1993 promulgation of the Constitution and restoration of the monarchy; offices and banks closed.

  41. 25Fri Lunar 15/814 Rabiʻ II
    25SeptFri

    Taiwan

    Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋節

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    15th day of the 8th lunar month

    Moon-viewing, mooncakes and family barbecues; joins Teachers' Day (28 Sep) for a 4-day weekend. Offices and banks closed.

    “Happy Mid-Autumn Festival” · 中秋節快樂

    25SeptFri

    Japan

    Tsukimi (Mid-Autumn moon viewing) 十五夜・お月見

    CulturalLittle business effect

    15th day of the 8th lunar month (kyūreki)

    Moon-viewing night with dumplings and pampas grass; follows the traditional lunisolar calendar. Normal business day.

    25SeptFri

    Singapore

    Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节

    FestivalLittle business effectChinese community

    15th day of the 8th lunar month

    Mooncakes and lanterns (Chinatown light-up); popular time for corporate mooncake gifts. Normal business day.

  42. 26Sat Lunar 16/815 Rabiʻ II
    26SeptSat

    Israel

    Sukkot – first day סוכות

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    15 Tishrei 5787

    Feast of Tabernacles (from sunset 25 Sep); statutory rest day. The intermediate days (27 Sep–2 Oct) are a holiday week with many businesses closed or on skeleton staff.

    “Chag Sameach” · חג שמח

  43. 27Sun Lunar 17/816 Rabiʻ II
    27SeptSun

    Belgium

    Day of the French Community Fête de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles

    Regional holidayLittle business effectFrench Community (Wallonia-Brussels)

    Regional day; French Community administrations closed.

  44. 28Mon Lunar 18/817 Rabiʻ II
    28SeptMon

    Taiwan

    Teachers' Day (Confucius' Birthday) 教師節(孔子誕辰紀念日)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Restored as a national day off from 2025; Confucius ceremonies at temples. Offices and banks closed.

    28SeptMon

    Australia

    King's Birthday (WA)

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownWA

    Western Australia's King's Birthday holiday (usually the last Monday of September).

  45. 30Wed Lunar 20/819 Rabiʻ II
    30SeptWed

    Canada

    National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdownNational (federal statutory)

    Federal statutory holiday (30 September) honouring residential-school survivors and Indigenous communities; federally regulated workplaces closed, statutory in some provinces/territories (e.g. BC, MB, PEI, NWT, NU, YT) but not others.

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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.

United StatesJapanUnited KingdomCanadaIndonesiaTaiwanIrelandSingaporeThailandMalaysiaPhilippinesPeru

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.

United StatesGermanyUnited KingdomIndiaFranceCanadaTurkeyIndonesiaNetherlandsSaudi ArabiaIrelandBelgium

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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