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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 Sept 2026 – 31 Oct 2026

97 dates in 40 markets. Filter by region, country or type; pick a month to travel along the calendar.

  1. September 2026

  2. 1Tue Lunar 20/719 Rabiʻ I
    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.

    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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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!

  10. 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

  11. 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!

  12. 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.

  13. 20Sun Lunar 10/89 Rabiʻ II
    20SeptSun

    Germany

    World Children's Day Weltkindertag

    Regional holidayLittle business effectTH

    Public holiday in Thuringia.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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

  20. 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.

  21. 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).

  22. 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.

  23. October 2026

  24. 1Thu Lunar 21/820 Rabiʻ II
    1OctThu

    Nigeria

    Independence Day National Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    National Day marking independence from Britain on 1 October 1960; federal offices, banks and ports closed.

    “Happy Independence Day, Nigeria”

  25. 2Fri Lunar 22/821 Rabiʻ II
    2OctFri

    India

    Gandhi Jayanti गांधी जयंती

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. National holiday – offices, banks and customs closed.

  26. 3Sat Lunar 23/822 Rabiʻ II
    3OctSat

    Germany

    German Unity Day Tag der Deutschen Einheit

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    National Day marking reunification in 1990; nationwide public holiday (no substitute day when it falls on a weekend, as in 2026).

    “Happy German Unity Day” · Schönen Tag der Deutschen Einheit

    3OctSat

    Israel

    Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah שמיני עצרת / שמחת תורה

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    22 Tishrei 5787

    Closing festival of the holiday season (from sunset 2 Oct); statutory rest day. Normal business resumes after this date.

    “Chag Sameach” · חג שמח

    3OctSat

    South Korea

    National Foundation Day 개천절

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Celebrates the legendary founding of Gojoseon by Dangun in 2333 BC. Offices and banks closed.

  27. 4Sun Lunar 24/823 Rabiʻ II
    4OctSun

    Italy

    St Francis of Assisi Day San Francesco d'Assisi

    Public holidayLittle business effect

    Reinstated as a national holiday from 2026 by Law (2025) honouring St Francis of Assisi and St Catherine of Siena, patron saints of Italy; in 2026 it falls on a Sunday.

  28. 5Mon Lunar 25/824 Rabiʻ II
    5OctMon

    South Korea

    Substitute Holiday (National Foundation Day) 대체공휴일

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    5OctMon

    Australia

    Labour Day (NSW, ACT, SA) / King's Birthday (QLD)

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownNSW, ACT, SA, QLD

    First Monday in October: Labour Day in NSW, the ACT and SA, and King's Birthday in Queensland.

  29. 8Thu Lunar 28/827 Rabiʻ II
    8OctThu

    Egypt

    Armed Forces Day (observed) عيد القوات المسلحة

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Commemorates the 6 October 1973 crossing of the Suez Canal; holiday moved from Tuesday 6 Oct to Thursday 8 Oct.

    8OctThu

    Peru

    Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Honours Admiral Miguel Grau, killed in the 1879 naval battle. National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.

  30. 9Fri Lunar 29/828 Rabiʻ II
    9OctFri

    South Korea

    Hangul Day 한글날

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Celebrates the Korean alphabet created by King Sejong. Offices and banks closed.

    9OctFri

    Taiwan

    National Day (observed / make-up day off) 補假

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

  31. 10Sat Lunar 1/929 Rabiʻ II
    10OctSat

    Cambodia

    Pchum Ben Festival ពិធីបុណ្យភ្ជុំបិណ្ឌ

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed10–12 Oct 2026

    15th waning day (new moon) of Phatrabot, 10th Khmer lunar month, and following days

    Ancestors' festival – the climax of 15 days of offerings to the spirits of the dead at pagodas. Mass travel to home provinces; factories, offices and logistics largely stop.

    “Wishing you a peaceful Pchum Ben”

    10OctSat

    Taiwan

    National Day (Double Tenth Day) 國慶日(雙十節)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Anniversary of the 1911 Wuchang Uprising; parades and fireworks. Offices and banks closed.

    “Happy National Day” · 國慶日快樂

    10OctSat

    Kenya

    Mazingira Day Siku ya Mazingira

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Environment Day (formerly Moi Day), dedicated to tree planting and environmental conservation; falls on a Saturday in 2026 (not moved).

    10OctSat

    Thailand

    Vegetarian Festival เทศกาลกินเจ

    FestivalLittle business effect10–18 Oct 2026Thai-Chinese community; Phuket, Bangkok (Yaowarat), Trang

    1st–9th day of the 9th Chinese lunar month

    Nine-day Taoist festival of abstinence from meat, with street processions in Phuket; yellow-flag food stalls nationwide. Little effect on business outside Phuket.

  32. 11Sun Lunar 2/930 Rabiʻ II
    11OctSun

    Brazil

    Círio de Nazaré

    ReligiousLittle business effectBelém, Pará

    Second Sunday of October: one of the world's largest Catholic processions, in Belém (Pará); local business slows around it.

  33. 12Mon Lunar 3/91 Jumada I
    12OctMon

    Argentina

    Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Movable holiday on the anniversary of Columbus's 1492 arrival (Monday in 2026). National holiday (Law 27.399); banks, public offices and customs (ARCA/Aduana) closed.

    12OctMon

    Brazil

    Our Lady of Aparecida (Patroness of Brazil) Nossa Senhora Aparecida

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Feast of Brazil's patron saint, with pilgrimages to Aparecida (SP); also Children's Day. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.

    12OctMon

    Canada

    Thanksgiving Action de grâce

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (federal statutory)

    Second Monday of October; statutory in most provinces (optional in Atlantic provinces), offices and businesses closed.

    “Happy Thanksgiving” · Joyeuse Action de grâce

    12OctMon

    Chile

    Meeting of Two Worlds Day Día del Encuentro de Dos Mundos

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Anniversary of Columbus's 1492 arrival (on Monday in 2026). National holiday; public offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    12OctMon

    Colombia

    Day of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity Día de la Diversidad Étnica y Cultural

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Formerly Día de la Raza (falls on Monday in 2026). Festivo (public holiday); government offices, banks and DIAN customs closed.

    12OctMon

    Japan

    Sports Day スポーツの日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Second Monday of October promoting sport and health. Offices and banks closed.

    12OctMon

    Spain

    National Day of Spain Fiesta Nacional de España / Día de la Hispanidad

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Spain's national day with a military parade in Madrid; offices closed.

    “Happy National Day of Spain” · Feliz Día de la Hispanidad

    12OctMon

    United States

    Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day

    Public holidayLittle business effectNational (federal)

    Federal holiday (second Monday of October); federal offices and banks closed, most private businesses and ports open. Many states and cities observe it as Indigenous Peoples' Day.

  34. 13Tue Lunar 4/92 Jumada I
    13OctTue

    Thailand

    King Bhumibol Memorial Day วันนวมินทรมหาราช

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Remembrance of the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) in 2016; offices and banks closed.

  35. 15Thu Lunar 6/94 Jumada I
    15OctThu

    Cambodia

    Commemoration Day of King Father Norodom Sihanouk ទិវាប្រារព្ធពិធីគោរពព្រះវិញ្ញាណក្ខន្ធ ព្រះករុណាព្រះបាទសម្តេចព្រះ នរោត្តម សីហនុ

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Remembers the passing of King Father Norodom Sihanouk (2012); offices and banks closed.

  36. 18Sun Lunar 9/97 Jumada I
    18OctSun

    India

    Durga Puja দুর্গাপূজা

    FestivalOffices & ports closed18–20 Oct 2026West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, Bihar, Jharkhand

    Ashvin Shukla Saptami – Navami

    Bengal's biggest festival (Saptami–Navami/Dashami); Kolkata and eastern India effectively shut down for the week.

    “Shubho Bijoya” · শুভ বিজয়া

    18OctSun

    Peru

    Lord of Miracles (main procession) Señor de los Milagros

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdownLima

    October is Lima's 'purple month'; the largest processions of the Señor de los Milagros (18, 19 and 28 October) block central Lima traffic.

    18OctSun

    Argentina

    Mother's Day Día de la Madre

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Third Sunday of October; a major family occasion in Argentina.

    “Happy Mother's Day” · ¡Feliz Día de la Madre!

  37. 19Mon Lunar 10/98 Jumada I
    19OctMon

    Jamaica

    National Heroes Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Third Monday of October, honouring Jamaica's seven National Heroes; offices and banks closed.

    “Happy National Heroes Day”

  38. 20Tue Lunar 11/99 Jumada I
    20OctTue

    Bangladesh

    Durga Puja (Mahanabami & Bijoya Dashami) দুর্গাপূজা (মহানবমী ও বিজয়া দশমী)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed20–21 Oct 2026National (Mahanabami executive-order, Dashami general holiday)

    Ashwin Shukla Navami – Dashami

    The main Hindu festival: Mahanabami (20 Oct) and Bijoya Dashami immersion (21 Oct). Offices and banks closed.

    “Shubho Bijoya” · শুভ বিজয়া

    20OctTue

    India

    Dussehra (Vijayadashami) दशहरा / विजयादशमी

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

    Ashvin Shukla Dashami; Saka 28 Asvina 1948

    Victory of good over evil, ending Navratri; gazetted holiday. Start of the peak festival season.

    “Happy Dussehra” · दशहरा की शुभकामनाएँ

    20OctTue

    Kenya

    Mashujaa Day Siku ya Mashujaa

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Heroes' Day honouring those who fought for independence, including the Mau Mau; offices and banks closed.

    “Happy Mashujaa Day” · Heri ya Siku ya Mashujaa

  39. 21Wed Lunar 12/910 Jumada I
    21OctWed

    Panama

    Black Christ of Portobelo Festival Festival del Cristo Negro de Portobelo

    ReligiousLittle business effectPortobelo, Colón

    Tens of thousands of pilgrims walk to Portobelo (Colón) for the procession of the Black Christ.

  40. 23Fri Lunar 14/912 Jumada I
    23OctFri

    Thailand

    Chulalongkorn Memorial Day วันปิยมหาราช

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Honours King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), the great moderniser; wreath-laying at his statue. Offices and banks closed.

  41. 25Sun Lunar 16/914 Jumada I
    25OctSun

    Taiwan

    Taiwan Retrocession and Guningtou Victory Memorial Day 臺灣光復暨金門古寧頭大捷紀念日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Restored as a national day off from 2025, marking the end of Japanese rule (1945) and the 1949 Battle of Guningtou. Offices and banks closed.

  42. 26Mon Lunar 17/915 Jumada I
    26OctMon

    Ireland

    October Bank Holiday Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Fómhair

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday on the last Monday of October (Halloween/mid-term weekend).

    26OctMon

    Taiwan

    Retrocession Day (observed / make-up day off) 補假

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    26OctMon

    New Zealand

    Labour Day

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Fourth Monday in October, commemorating the eight-hour working day.

    26OctMon

    Thailand

    End of Buddhist Lent (Ok Phansa) วันออกพรรษา

    ReligiousLittle business effectNational (Buddhist)

    Full moon (15th waxing day) of the 11th Thai lunar month

    End of the Rains Retreat; merit-making, Tak Bat Devo alms-giving and the Naga fireballs on the Mekong. Not a public holiday.

  43. 27Tue Lunar 18/916 Jumada I
    27OctTue

    Israel

    Knesset Election Day יום הבחירות לכנסת

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    General election for the 26th Knesset; election day is a paid public holiday by law (public transport runs, most offices closed).

    27OctTue

    Cambodia

    Kathen season បុណ្យកឋិនទាន

    ReligiousLittle business effect27 Oct – 24 Nov 2026National (Buddhist)

    1st waning day of Assoch to full moon of Kadeuk (11th–12th Khmer lunar months)

    Month-long season after the Buddhist Lent when communities present new robes to monks in colourful processions; weekend ceremonies may affect staff availability.

  44. 28WedToday Lunar 19/917 Jumada I
    28OctWed

    Turkey

    Republic Day Eve (half day) Cumhuriyet Bayramı Arifesi

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Official half-day holiday from 13:00.

  45. 29Thu+1 Lunar 20/918 Jumada I
    29OctThu

    Turkey

    Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Proclamation of the Republic in 1923; the main national holiday with flags and ceremonies. Offices and customs closed.

    “Happy Republic Day” · Cumhuriyet Bayramımız kutlu olsun

    29OctThu

    Cambodia

    King Norodom Sihamoni's Coronation Day ព្រះរាជពិធីគ្រងព្រះបរមរាជសម្បត្តិ

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Anniversary of King Sihamoni's 2004 coronation; offices and banks closed.

  46. 31Sat+3 Lunar 22/920 Jumada I
    31OctSat

    Chile

    Evangelical and Protestant Churches Day Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks the Protestant Reformation (falls on a weekend in 2026). National holiday; public offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    31OctSat

    Germany

    Reformation Day Reformationstag

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownBB, HB, HH, MV, NI, SN, ST, SH, TH

    Public holiday in nine (mainly northern and eastern) states marking Luther's 1517 Reformation.

    31OctSat

    Morocco

    Unity Day عيد الوحدة

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    New national holiday instituted by royal decision of 4 Nov 2025 after UN Security Council Resolution 2797 on the Moroccan autonomy plan; first observed 31 Oct 2026 (a Saturday).

    31OctSat

    Ireland

    Halloween (Samhain) Oíche Shamhna

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Ancient Celtic festival that originated in Ireland, celebrated with costumes and bonfires; normal working day.

    31OctSat

    Sweden

    All Saints' Day Alla helgons dag

    Public holidayLittle business effect

    Public holiday on the Saturday between 31 Oct and 6 Nov; candles lit on graves. Friday before is often a half-day.

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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.

United StatesUnited KingdomIndiaCanadaSingaporeMalaysiaBangladeshSouth AfricaKenyaGuyanaTrinidad and Tobago

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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