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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 Dec 2026 – 31 Jan 2027

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

  1. December 2026

  2. 1Tue+34 Lunar 23/1021 Jumada II
    29NovSun

    Germany

    Advent & Christmas markets Advent / Weihnachtsmärkte

    CulturalLittle business effect29 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

    First Sunday of Advent; Christmas markets open across Germany from late November, and business winds down towards the holidays.

    1DecTue

    Nigeria

    Calabar Carnival & Festival

    FestivalLittle business effect1–31 Dec 2026Cross River State

    Month-long 'Africa's biggest street party' in Calabar with the main carnival parades after Christmas; peak domestic travel season (December 'detty December').

  3. 2Wed+35 Lunar 24/1022 Jumada II
    2DecWed

    United Arab Emirates

    Eid Al Etihad (National Day) عيد الاتحاد

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed2–3 Dec 2026

    Celebrates the union of the seven emirates on 2 Dec 1971 (55th anniversary). Two paid holidays; combined with the weekend most businesses stop 2–6 Dec.

    “Happy Eid Al Etihad” · عيد اتحاد سعيد

  4. 5Sat+38 Lunar 27/1025 Jumada II
    5DecSat

    Canada

    Hanukkah חנוכה

    ReligiousLittle business effect5–12 Dec 2026Jewish community

    25 Kislev – 2 Tevet 5787

    Eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, beginning at sunset on 4 December with the lighting of the first candle; normal business continues.

    “Happy Hanukkah” · חנוכה שמח

    5DecSat

    Israel

    Hanukkah חנוכה

    FestivalLittle business effect5–12 Dec 2026Jewish community

    25 Kislev – 2 Tevet 5787

    Eight-day Festival of Lights, beginning at sunset 4 Dec; candle lighting, doughnuts (sufganiyot). Schools on vacation, offices work normally – a popular season for greetings.

    “Happy Hanukkah” · חנוכה שמח

    5DecSat

    Netherlands

    St Nicholas' Eve Sinterklaasavond (Pakjesavond)

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Main Dutch gift-giving evening; working day but many leave early.

    “Happy Sinterklaas” · Fijne Sinterklaas

    5DecSat

    South Africa

    Hanukkah חנוכה

    ReligiousLittle business effect5–12 Dec 2026Jewish community

    25 Kislev – 2 Tevet 5787

    Eight-day festival of lights (first candle at sunset 4 Dec); not a public holiday.

    “Happy Hanukkah” · חג חנוכה שמח

    5DecSat

    Thailand

    King Bhumibol's Birthday / National Day / Father's Day วันคล้ายวันพระบรมราชสมภพ ร.9 / วันชาติ / วันพ่อแห่งชาติ

    Public holidayLittle business effect

    Birthday anniversary of King Rama IX, Thailand's National Day and Father's Day; falls on a Saturday, with the holiday observed on Monday 7 Dec.

    “Happy Father's Day” · สุขสันต์วันพ่อ

    5DecSat

    United States

    Hanukkah חנוכה

    ReligiousLittle business effect5–12 Dec 2026Jewish community

    25 Kislev – 2 Tevet 5787

    Eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, beginning at sunset on 4 December with the lighting of the first candle; normal business continues.

    “Happy Hanukkah” · חנוכה שמח

  5. 6Sun+39 Lunar 28/1026 Jumada II
    6DecSun

    Belgium

    St Nicholas' Day Sinterklaas / Saint-Nicolas

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Children's gift-giving day; working day.

    “Happy St Nicholas” · Fijne Sinterklaas / Bonne Saint-Nicolas

    6DecSun

    Spain

    Constitution Day Día de la Constitución Española

    Public holidayLittle business effect

    Anniversary of the 1978 Constitution. In 2026 it falls on a Sunday; several regions move the holiday to Monday 7 December, creating a 6–8 Dec bridge ('Puente de la Constitución').

  6. 7Mon+40 Lunar 29/1027 Jumada II
    7DecMon

    Thailand

    National Day (substitute) วันหยุดชดเชยวันชาติ

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Day off in lieu of 5 December falling on Saturday; offices and banks closed.

    7DecMon

    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, bridging to the Immaculate Conception holiday; public administration closed, private employers decide.

    7DecMon

    Italy

    Feast of St Ambrose Sant'Ambrogio

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownMilan

    Patron saint's day of Milan – local holiday in Italy's business capital; also opening night of La Scala. Combined with 8 Dec it often creates a long weekend.

    7DecMon

    Spain

    Constitution Day (in lieu) Día de la Constitución (traslado)

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownSeveral autonomous communities

    Substitute holiday for Constitution Day (6 Dec falls on a Sunday) in several regions.

    7DecMon

    Colombia

    Day of the Little Candles Día de las Velitas

    CulturalLittle business effect

    On the eve of the Immaculate Conception, families light candles and lanterns, opening the Christmas season.

  7. 8Tue+41 Lunar 30/1028 Jumada II
    8DecTue

    Argentina

    Immaculate Conception Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Catholic feast; traditional day to set up Christmas trees. National holiday (Law 27.399); banks, public offices and customs (ARCA/Aduana) closed.

    8DecTue

    Chile

    Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Catholic feast with a large pilgrimage to the Lo Vásquez sanctuary (Valparaíso region). National holiday; public offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    8DecTue

    Colombia

    Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    8DecTue

    Italy

    Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Catholic feast and the traditional start of the Christmas season; offices closed.

    8DecTue

    Panama

    Mother's Day Día de las Madres

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Panama celebrates Mother's Day as a national holiday on the Immaculate Conception. National holiday (Labour Code Art. 46); government offices, banks and customs closed (Panama Canal operates normally).

    “Happy Mother's Day” · ¡Feliz Día de las Madres!

    8DecTue

    Peru

    Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    8DecTue

    Spain

    Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Catholic feast; offices closed.

    8DecTue

    Philippines

    Feast of the Immaculate Conception Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion

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

    Catholic feast of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the Philippines.

    8DecTue

    Switzerland

    Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis / Immaculée Conception

    Regional holidayLittle business effectSome Catholic cantons (e.g. LU, TI, VS, FR partly)

    Public holiday in some Catholic cantons.

  8. 9Wed+42 Lunar 1/1129 Jumada II
    9DecWed

    Peru

    Battle of Ayacucho Batalla de Ayacucho

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Commemorates the 1824 battle that sealed South American independence (national holiday since 2022). National holiday; government offices, banks and SUNAT customs closed.

  9. 10Thu+43 Lunar 2/111 Rajab
    10DecThu

    Thailand

    Constitution Day วันรัฐธรรมนูญ

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks the 1932 promulgation of Thailand's first permanent constitution; offices and banks closed.

  10. 11Fri+44 Lunar 3/112 Rajab
    11DecFri

    Switzerland

    Escalade Fête de l'Escalade

    CulturalLittle business effect11–13 Dec 2026Geneva

    Commemorates Geneva's 1602 victory over Savoy; parades and chocolate cauldrons (weekend nearest 12 Dec). Working day.

  11. 12Sat+45 Lunar 4/113 Rajab
    12DecSat

    Kenya

    Jamhuri Day Siku ya Jamhuri

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Marks independence (1963) and the republic (1964); falls on a Saturday in 2026 (not moved).

    “Happy Jamhuri Day” · Heri ya Siku ya Jamhuri

    12DecSat

    Mexico

    Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdown

    Mexico's most important religious feast, with millions of pilgrims at the Basilica in Mexico City; CNBV bank holiday (falls on a weekend in 2026). Starts the 'Guadalupe–Reyes' holiday season.

  12. 13Sun+46 Lunar 5/114 Rajab
    13DecSun

    Sweden

    St Lucy's Day Luciadagen

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Candle-lit Lucia processions with saffron buns in offices and schools; working day.

    “Happy Lucia” · Glad Lucia

  13. 16Wed+49 Lunar 8/117 Rajab
    16DecWed

    Bangladesh

    Victory Day বিজয় দিবস

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (general holiday)

    Marks the 1971 victory in the Liberation War; parades and celebrations. Offices, banks and customs closed.

    “Happy Victory Day” · বিজয় দিবসের শুভেচ্ছা

    16DecWed

    South Africa

    Day of Reconciliation

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Promotes national unity; also marks the start of the long December holiday when the construction industry and many factories shut down until early-to-mid January.

    “Happy Day of Reconciliation”

    16DecWed

    Mexico

    Las Posadas

    FestivalPartial closures / slowdown16–24 Dec 2026

    Nine nights of processions and parties re-enacting Mary and Joseph's search for shelter; office year-end parties and slowdown.

    16DecWed

    Colombia

    Christmas Novena Novena de Aguinaldos

    ReligiousLittle business effect16–24 Dec 2026

    Nine evenings of prayers and gatherings before Christmas; many companies hold year-end events and productivity drops.

    16DecWed

    Philippines

    Simbang Gabi (Christmas dawn Masses) Simbang Gabi

    ReligiousLittle business effect16–24 Dec 2026National (Catholic)

    Nine-day novena of dawn Masses before Christmas; marks the peak of the long Filipino Christmas season and pre-holiday slowdown.

  14. 18Fri+51 Lunar 10/119 Rajab
    18DecFri

    Qatar

    Qatar National Day اليوم الوطني

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Commemorates the 1878 founding of the State under Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani; parades on the Doha Corniche and official holiday.

    “Happy Qatar National Day” · كل عام وقطر بخير

  15. 20Sun+53 Lunar 12/1111 Rajab
    20DecSun

    Panama

    National Day of Mourning Día de Duelo Nacional

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Remembers the victims of the 1989 US invasion (national holiday since 2022). National holiday (Labour Code Art. 46); government offices, banks and customs closed (Panama Canal operates normally).

    20DecSun

    Canada

    Quebec construction holiday (winter) Vacances de la construction (hiver)

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown20 Dec – 2 Jan 2027QC construction industry

    Mandatory winter shutdown for Quebec's construction sector (CCQ) until 2 January 2027; job sites largely closed.

  16. 21Mon+54 Lunar 13/1112 Rajab
    21DecMon

    Panama

    National Day of Mourning (observed) Día libre por el Día de Duelo Nacional

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    20 December falls on Sunday, so Monday 21 December is the day off. National holiday (Labour Code Art. 46); government offices, banks and customs closed (Panama Canal operates normally).

  17. 22Tue+55 Lunar 14/1113 Rajab
    22DecTue

    South Korea

    Dongji (Winter Solstice) 동지

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Winter solstice (dongji solar term)

    Families eat red-bean porridge (patjuk) to ward off bad luck; normal business day.

    22DecTue

    Taiwan

    Dongzhi (Winter Solstice Festival) 冬至

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Winter solstice (dongzhi solar term)

    Families eat tangyuan rice balls; normal business day.

  18. 24Thu+57 Lunar 16/1115 Rajab
    24DecThu

    Germany

    Christmas Eve Heiligabend

    ObservanceOffices & ports closed

    Not a public holiday, but most shops close at midday and offices close; the main family celebration (gift-giving in the evening).

    24DecThu

    Norway

    Christmas Eve Julaften

    ObservanceOffices & ports closed

    Main Christmas celebration; not a public holiday but offices and shops close around midday.

    “Merry Christmas” · God jul

    24DecThu

    Philippines

    Christmas Eve Bisperas ng Pasko

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

    Noche Buena family feast; offices and most businesses closed.

    24DecThu

    Poland

    Christmas Eve Wigilia Bożego Narodzenia

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday since 2025 (statutory amendment); the main Christmas family supper ('Wigilia'). Shops and offices closed.

    24DecThu

    Sweden

    Christmas Eve Julafton

    ObservanceOffices & ports closed

    The main Christmas celebration in Sweden; not formally a public holiday but practically all offices closed.

    “Merry Christmas” · God jul

    24DecThu

    Argentina

    Christmas Eve Nochebuena

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Main Christmas celebration is the evening of the 24th; offices close early and business slows sharply until after New Year.

    24DecThu

    Brazil

    Christmas Eve Véspera de Natal

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Federal 'ponto facultativo' from 14:00; most offices close early for the family Christmas Eve dinner (ceia de Natal).

    24DecThu

    Canada

    Christmas Eve Veille de Noël

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Not a statutory holiday, but many businesses close early; the holiday slowdown runs into early January.

    24DecThu

    Chile

    Christmas Eve Nochebuena

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Family celebration; offices close early and business slows until early January.

    24DecThu

    Dominican Republic

    Christmas Eve Nochebuena

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Nochebuena family dinner; not a statutory holiday but many companies close at midday and activity is minimal.

    24DecThu

    France

    Christmas Eve Réveillon de Noël

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Not a public holiday, but offices close early for the main family celebration (réveillon dinner).

    24DecThu

    Indonesia

    Collective leave – Natal (Christmas) Cuti Bersama Natal (Christmas)

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdownCivil servants (ASN); many private firms follow

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

    24DecThu

    Ireland

    Christmas Eve Oíche Nollag

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Not a public holiday, but most offices close early and the Christmas shutdown begins.

    24DecThu

    Italy

    Christmas Eve Vigilia di Natale

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Not a public holiday, but many offices close early; the Christmas slowdown begins.

    24DecThu

    Mexico

    Christmas Eve Nochebuena

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Main Christmas family celebration (dinner at midnight); most businesses close early.

    24DecThu

    Panama

    Christmas Eve Nochebuena

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Family celebration; offices close early and business slows until after New Year.

    24DecThu

    Peru

    Christmas Eve Nochebuena

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Main family celebration at midnight; offices close early.

    24DecThu

    Spain

    Christmas Eve Nochebuena

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Main family dinner of Christmas; not a public holiday but most offices close early.

    24DecThu

    United Kingdom

    Christmas Eve

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdownUK-wide

    Not a bank holiday, but many offices close early; the festive shutdown typically runs to the first working day of January.

    24DecThu

    United States

    Christmas Eve

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Not a federal holiday, but many businesses close early or for the day; holiday slowdown until early January.

    24DecThu

    Jamaica

    Christmas Eve (Grand Market)

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Grand Market night with town-centre street markets; not a holiday but business winds down for the Christmas break.

    24DecThu

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Christmas Eve (Parang season)

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Height of the parang (Spanish-Venezuelan Christmas music) season; many businesses close early ahead of the holiday.

  19. 25Fri+58 Lunar 17/1116 Rajab
    25DecFri

    Argentina

    Christmas Day Navidad

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    National holiday (Law 27.399); banks, public offices and customs (ARCA/Aduana) closed.

    “Merry Christmas” · ¡Feliz Navidad!

    25DecFri

    Australia

    Christmas Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the main annual shutdown: most construction sites, offices and suppliers close from about 20 December to mid-January.

    “Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays”

    25DecFri

    Belgium

    Christmas Day Kerstmis / Noël

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Christmas; offices closed. The construction sector has a winter holiday (about late December to early January).

    “Merry Christmas” · Zalig Kerstfeest / Joyeux Noël

    25DecFri

    Brazil

    Christmas Day Natal

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Christmas. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.

    “Merry Christmas” · Feliz Natal!

    25DecFri

    Canada

    Christmas Day Noël

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (federal statutory)

    Statutory holiday everywhere; most businesses closed.

    “Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays” · Joyeux Noël et Joyeuses Fêtes

    25DecFri

    Chile

    Christmas Day Navidad

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    'Irrenunciable' holiday – retail and malls must also close (Law 19.973). National holiday; public offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    “Merry Christmas” · ¡Feliz Navidad!

    25DecFri

    Colombia

    Christmas Day Navidad

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Festivo (public holiday); government offices, banks and DIAN customs closed. Many firms take collective vacations until mid-January.

    “Merry Christmas” · ¡Feliz Navidad!

    25DecFri

    Dominican Republic

    Christmas Day Navidad

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus; national holiday with offices, banks and ports on minimal service. Business slows through to 6 January (Reyes).

    “Merry Christmas” · ¡Feliz Navidad!

    25DecFri

    France

    Christmas Day Noël

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; many companies close or run minimal staff until early January.

    “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” · Joyeux Noël et bonne année

    25DecFri

    Germany

    Christmas Day 1. Weihnachtsfeiertag

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Nationwide public holiday; most companies close between Christmas and New Year.

    “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year” · Frohe Weihnachten und ein gutes neues Jahr

    25DecFri

    Guyana

    Christmas Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed. Business slows from mid-December to early January.

    “Merry Christmas”

    25DecFri

    Indonesia

    Christmas Day Hari Raya Natal

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; offices and banks closed.

    “Merry Christmas” · Selamat Hari Natal

    25DecFri

    Ireland

    Christmas Day Lá Nollag

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; nearly all businesses closed for the Christmas–New Year break.

    “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year” · Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi Mhaise

    25DecFri

    Italy

    Christmas Day Natale

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Christmas; offices, ports administration and businesses closed. Business slows until after Epiphany (6 Jan).

    “Merry Christmas” · Buon Natale

    25DecFri

    Jamaica

    Christmas Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus; national holiday. Business slows from Christmas Eve to early January.

    “Merry Christmas”

    25DecFri

    Kenya

    Christmas Day Krismasi

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus; many Nairobi workers travel upcountry and business slows until early January.

    “Merry Christmas” · Krismasi Njema

    25DecFri

    Malaysia

    Christmas Day Hari Krismas

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; offices and banks closed.

    “Merry Christmas” · Selamat Hari Krismas

    25DecFri

    Mexico

    Christmas Day Navidad

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT); most businesses closed; slowdown continues until early January.

    “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” · ¡Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo!

    25DecFri

    Netherlands

    Christmas Day Eerste Kerstdag

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Christmas; offices closed. Business is slow until early January.

    “Merry Christmas” · Vrolijk Kerstfeest

    25DecFri

    New Zealand

    Christmas Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the summer shutdown; construction and most businesses close until mid-January.

    “Merry Christmas” · Meri Kirihimete

    25DecFri

    Nigeria

    Christmas Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus; national holiday. Many workers travel home and business slows until early January.

    “Merry Christmas”

    25DecFri

    Norway

    Christmas Day Første juledag

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday. Business is slow from Christmas Eve until early January ('romjul').

    “Merry Christmas” · God jul

    25DecFri

    Panama

    Christmas Day Navidad

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    “Merry Christmas” · ¡Feliz Navidad!

    25DecFri

    Papua New Guinea

    Christmas Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Major holiday in this predominantly Christian nation; many businesses close from Christmas to early January.

    “Merry Christmas” · Meri Krismas

    25DecFri

    Peru

    Christmas Day Navidad

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    “Merry Christmas” · ¡Feliz Navidad!

    25DecFri

    Philippines

    Christmas Day Pasko

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (regular holiday)

    The biggest holiday in Asia's largest Catholic nation; business largely closed from 24 December to 1 January.

    “Merry Christmas” · Maligayang Pasko!

    25DecFri

    Poland

    Christmas Day Boże Narodzenie (pierwszy dzień)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Christmas; offices closed. Business slows until after 6 January.

    “Merry Christmas” · Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia

    25DecFri

    Singapore

    Christmas Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; offices and banks closed, and many firms slow down from mid-December.

    “Merry Christmas”

    25DecFri

    South Africa

    Christmas Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus; national holiday in the middle of the summer shutdown.

    “Merry Christmas”

    25DecFri

    South Korea

    Christmas Day 기독탄신일 (성탄절)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; offices and banks closed.

    “Merry Christmas” · 메리 크리스마스

    25DecFri

    Spain

    Christmas Day Navidad

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Christmas (falls on a Fri in 2026); offices closed. Business slows until after 6 January.

    “Merry Christmas” · Feliz Navidad

    25DecFri

    Sweden

    Christmas Day Juldagen

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday. Business slows from Christmas Eve to Epiphany (6 January).

    “Merry Christmas” · God jul

    25DecFri

    Switzerland

    Christmas Day Weihnachten / Noël / Natale

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (all cantons)

    Christmas; offices closed. Business slows until early January.

    “Merry Christmas” · Frohe Weihnachten / Joyeux Noël / Buon Natale

    25DecFri

    Taiwan

    Constitution Day 行憲紀念日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Restored as a national day off from 2025, marking the 1947 ROC Constitution (coincides with Christmas). Offices and banks closed.

    “Merry Christmas” · 聖誕快樂

    25DecFri

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Christmas Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus; national holiday. Business slows from Christmas to early January, then picks up toward Carnival.

    “Merry Christmas”

    25DecFri

    United Kingdom

    Christmas Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedUK-wide

    Bank holiday across the UK; nearly all businesses closed. Construction sites usually shut from around 18–19 December until early January.

    “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”

    25DecFri

    United States

    Christmas Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (federal)

    Federal holiday; nearly all businesses closed; business slows considerably between Christmas and New Year.

    “Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays”

    25DecFri

    Bangladesh

    Christmas Day বড়দিন

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdownNational (general holiday)

    Christmas, a public holiday for the Christian community and nationwide.

    “Merry Christmas” · শুভ বড়দিন

    25DecFri

    India

    Christmas Day क्रिसमस

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

    Gazetted holiday; offices and banks closed.

    “Merry Christmas”

  20. 26Sat+59 Lunar 18/1117 Rajab
    26DecSat

    Australia

    Boxing Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (SA: Proclamation Day)

    Boxing Day falls on a Saturday; an additional public holiday is observed on Monday 28 December.

    26DecSat

    Canada

    Boxing Day Lendemain de Noël

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (federal); ON and other provinces

    Federal statutory holiday and holiday in ON and several other provinces; government offices and many businesses closed.

    26DecSat

    Germany

    St Stephen's Day (Second Christmas Day) 2. Weihnachtsfeiertag

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Nationwide public holiday.

    26DecSat

    Guyana

    Boxing Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed. Falls on a Saturday in 2026.

    26DecSat

    Ireland

    St Stephen's Day Lá Fhéile Stiofáin

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; most businesses remain closed.

    26DecSat

    Italy

    St Stephen's Day Santo Stefano

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Second day of Christmas; public holiday.

    26DecSat

    Jamaica

    Boxing Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Day after Christmas; falls on a Saturday in 2026. Many businesses stay closed until after New Year.

    26DecSat

    Netherlands

    Boxing Day (Second Christmas Day) Tweede Kerstdag

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday.

    26DecSat

    Norway

    Boxing Day Andre juledag

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday.

    26DecSat

    Sweden

    Boxing Day Annandag jul

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday.

    26DecSat

    Switzerland

    St Stephen's Day Stephanstag / Saint-Étienne

    Regional holidayOffices & ports closedMost cantons

    Public holiday in most cantons.

    26DecSat

    Belgium

    Second Christmas Day Tweede Kerstdag / Saint-Étienne

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Not an official public holiday, but many companies and the public sector close.

    26DecSat

    Kenya

    Boxing Day

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Day after Christmas; falls on a Saturday in 2026 (not moved).

    26DecSat

    New Zealand

    Boxing Day

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Falls on a Saturday and is Mondayised to 28 December.

    26DecSat

    Nigeria

    Boxing Day

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Day after Christmas; falls on a Saturday in 2026, holiday observed Monday 28 December.

    26DecSat

    Papua New Guinea

    Boxing Day

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Public holiday (falls on a Saturday).

    26DecSat

    Poland

    Second Day of Christmas Drugi dzień Bożego Narodzenia

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Public holiday. Falls on a Saturday in 2026 – employers must grant another day off.

    26DecSat

    South Africa

    Day of Goodwill

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Day after Christmas; falls on a Saturday in 2026 (not moved).

    26DecSat

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Boxing Day

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Day after Christmas; falls on a Saturday in 2026 (not moved).

    26DecSat

    France

    St Stephen's Day Saint-Étienne

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

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

  21. 28Mon Lunar 20/1119 Rajab
    28DecMon

    Australia

    Boxing Day (additional day)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Additional public holiday because Boxing Day falls on a Saturday.

    28DecMon

    Canada

    Boxing Day (observed) Lendemain de Noël (observé)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedFederal; ON and others

    Boxing Day 2026 falls on a Saturday; federally regulated employers and Ontario observe it on Monday 28 December.

    28DecMon

    Ireland

    St Stephen's Day (day in lieu) Lá saoire in ionad Lá Fhéile Stiofáin

    ObservanceOffices & ports closed

    St Stephen's Day 2026 falls on a Saturday; Irish law gives no automatic substitute Monday, but banks and most employers close on Monday 28 December (employees are entitled to a paid day off or equivalent).

    28DecMon

    New Zealand

    Boxing Day (Mondayised)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Observed holiday because Boxing Day falls on a Saturday.

    28DecMon

    Nigeria

    Boxing Day – observed

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

    Monday holiday in lieu of Boxing Day (Saturday 26 Dec 2026); confirm with the Federal Ministry of Interior announcement.

    28DecMon

    United Kingdom

    Boxing Day (substitute day)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedUK-wide

    Boxing Day (26 December) falls on a Saturday, so the bank holiday moves to Monday 28 December across the UK.

  22. 29Tue Lunar 21/1120 Rajab
    29DecTue

    Japan

    Year-end and New Year holidays 年末年始

    ObservanceOffices & ports closed29 Dec – 3 Jan 2027

    Government offices close 29 Dec–3 Jan and most companies take a similar break; Ōmisoka (31 Dec) and New Year are family time. Expect no responses or shipments.

    “Season's greetings and best wishes for the New Year” · 良いお年をお迎えください

    29DecTue

    Cambodia

    Peace Day ទិវាសន្តិភាពនៅកម្ពុជា

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Marks the 1998 end of the civil war under the 'win-win' policy; offices and banks closed.

  23. 30Wed Lunar 22/1121 Rajab
    30DecWed

    Philippines

    Rizal Day Araw ni Rizal

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (regular holiday)

    Commemorates the 1896 execution of national hero José Rizal.

  24. 31Thu Lunar 23/1122 Rajab
    31DecThu

    Philippines

    Last Day of the Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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

    Special non-working day before New Year; offices and most businesses closed.

    31DecThu

    Sweden

    New Year's Eve Nyårsafton

    ObservanceOffices & ports closed

    Not formally a public holiday, but treated as a day off by most employers.

    31DecThu

    Thailand

    New Year's Eve วันสิ้นปี

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Official holiday; offices, banks and customs closed, with the New Year break often bridging into early January.

    “Season's greetings” · สวัสดีปีใหม่

    31DecThu

    Brazil

    New Year's Eve (Réveillon) Véspera de Ano Novo / Réveillon

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Federal 'ponto facultativo' from 14:00; offices close early ahead of Réveillon celebrations (e.g. Copacabana fireworks).

    31DecThu

    Chile

    New Year's Eve (bank holiday) Feriado bancario

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdownBanks / financial sector

    Banks are closed to the public on 31 December; many offices close early.

    31DecThu

    Dominican Republic

    New Year's Eve Nochevieja

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Nochevieja; not a statutory holiday but most businesses close early.

    31DecThu

    France

    New Year's Eve Saint-Sylvestre

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Not a public holiday; offices close early for the réveillon.

    31DecThu

    Germany

    New Year's Eve Silvester

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Not a public holiday, but most offices close at midday or for the day.

    31DecThu

    Italy

    New Year's Eve San Silvestro

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Not a public holiday; many offices close early or bridge to New Year.

    31DecThu

    Netherlands

    New Year's Eve Oudejaarsavond

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Not a public holiday; many offices close early. Fireworks at midnight.

    31DecThu

    Norway

    New Year's Eve Nyttårsaften

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Not a public holiday; most offices close early.

    31DecThu

    Poland

    New Year's Eve Sylwester

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Working day, but many offices close early.

    31DecThu

    Spain

    New Year's Eve Nochevieja

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Not a public holiday; offices close early. Twelve grapes are eaten at midnight.

    31DecThu

    United Kingdom

    New Year's Eve / Hogmanay

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdownUK-wide

    Not a bank holiday; offices close early, with major Hogmanay celebrations in Scotland.

    “Happy Hogmanay”

    31DecThu

    United States

    New Year's Eve

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Not a holiday, but many offices close early.

  25. January 2027

  26. 1Fri Lunar 24/1123 Rajab
    1JanFri

    Argentina

    New Year's Day Año Nuevo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    National holiday (Law 27.399); banks, public offices and customs (ARCA/Aduana) closed.

    “Happy New Year” · ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

    1JanFri

    Australia

    New Year's Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    National public holiday; many businesses and construction sites stay closed from Christmas until mid-January.

    “Happy New Year 2027”

    1JanFri

    Belgium

    New Year's Day Nieuwjaar / Jour de l'An

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the civil year; offices closed.

    “Happy New Year” · Gelukkig Nieuwjaar / Bonne année

    1JanFri

    Brazil

    New Year's Day (Universal Fraternization) Confraternização Universal

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    National holiday. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.

    “Happy New Year” · Feliz Ano Novo!

    1JanFri

    Canada

    New Year's Day Jour de l'An

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (federal statutory)

    Statutory holiday in all provinces and territories; offices, banks and government closed.

    “Happy New Year” · Bonne année

    1JanFri

    Chile

    New Year's Day Año Nuevo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    'Irrenunciable' holiday – retail and malls must also close (Law 19.973). National holiday; public offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    “Happy New Year” · ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

    1JanFri

    Colombia

    New Year's Day Año Nuevo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    “Happy New Year” · ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

    1JanFri

    Dominican Republic

    New Year's Day Año Nuevo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the civil year; government offices, banks and most businesses close and the holiday period that began at Christmas winds down.

    “Happy New Year” · ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

    1JanFri

    France

    New Year's Day Jour de l'An

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday (jour férié); offices, banks and administrations closed.

    “Happy New Year” · Bonne année et meilleurs vœux

    1JanFri

    Germany

    New Year's Day Neujahr

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Nationwide public holiday; offices, banks and authorities closed. Many firms close from Christmas until after 6 January.

    “Happy New Year” · Frohes neues Jahr

    1JanFri

    Guyana

    New Year's Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    “Happy New Year”

    1JanFri

    Indonesia

    New Year's Day Tahun Baru Masehi

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; offices and banks closed.

    “Happy New Year” · Selamat Tahun Baru

    1JanFri

    Ireland

    New Year's Day Lá Caille

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; offices, banks and most businesses closed. Construction sites usually reopen in the first week of January.

    “Happy New Year” · Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit

    1JanFri

    Italy

    New Year's Day Capodanno

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the civil year; offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    “Happy New Year” · Felice Anno Nuovo

    1JanFri

    Jamaica

    New Year's Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the civil year; government offices, banks and the ports operate on holiday schedules.

    “Happy New Year”

    1JanFri

    Japan

    New Year's Day 元日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    The most important holiday in Japan; families visit shrines (hatsumōde). Government offices, banks and most companies are closed 1–3 January (and usually from 29 December).

    “Happy New Year” · 明けましておめでとうございます

    1JanFri

    Kenya

    New Year's Day Mwaka Mpya

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the civil year; offices and banks closed, schools reopen in early January.

    “Happy New Year” · Heri ya Mwaka Mpya

    1JanFri

    Malaysia

    New Year's Day Tahun Baru

    Regional holidayOffices & ports closedAll states except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu

    Holiday in most states and the Federal Territories.

    1JanFri

    Mexico

    New Year's Day Año Nuevo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT); offices, banks, government and customs closed.

    “Happy New Year” · ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

    1JanFri

    Morocco

    New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Paid public holiday.

    “Happy New Year” · سنة سعيدة

    1JanFri

    Netherlands

    New Year's Day Nieuwjaarsdag

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the civil year; offices closed. New-year receptions ('nieuwjaarsborrels') are held throughout January.

    “Happy New Year” · Gelukkig Nieuwjaar

    1JanFri

    New Zealand

    New Year's Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday during the summer shutdown; many businesses close from Christmas until mid-January.

    “Happy New Year 2027” · Ngā mihi o te tau hou

    1JanFri

    Nigeria

    New Year's Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the civil year; federal offices, banks and ports closed, with many businesses resuming fully only in the second week of January.

    “Happy New Year”

    1JanFri

    Norway

    New Year's Day Første nyttårsdag

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the civil year; offices closed.

    “Happy New Year” · Godt nytt år

    1JanFri

    Panama

    New Year's Day Año Nuevo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    “Happy New Year” · ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

    1JanFri

    Papua New Guinea

    New Year's Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

    Public holiday; most businesses close over the Christmas–New Year period. Expected – 2027 holidays are declared by National Gazette.

    “Happy New Year 2027” · Hepi Nupela Yia

    1JanFri

    Peru

    New Year's Day Año Nuevo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    “Happy New Year” · ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

    1JanFri

    Philippines

    New Year's Day Bagong Taon

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (regular holiday)

    Regular holiday; offices, banks and the Bureau of Customs closed, with the Christmas–New Year break slowing activity until early January.

    “Happy New Year 2027” · Manigong Bagong Taon!

    1JanFri

    Poland

    New Year's Day Nowy Rok

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the civil year; offices closed.

    “Happy New Year” · Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku

    1JanFri

    Singapore

    New Year's Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; offices and banks closed.

    “Happy New Year”

    1JanFri

    South Africa

    New Year's Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the civil year; most offices, construction sites and many factories are still in the December–January shutdown.

    “Happy New Year”

    1JanFri

    South Korea

    New Year's Day 신정

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Gregorian New Year; most companies close only on 1 January (the main family holiday is Seollal).

    “Happy New Year” · 새해 복 많이 받으세요

    1JanFri

    Spain

    New Year's Day Año Nuevo

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the civil year; offices and businesses closed.

    “Happy New Year” · Feliz Año Nuevo

    1JanFri

    Sweden

    New Year's Day Nyårsdagen

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the civil year; offices closed.

    “Happy New Year” · Gott nytt år

    1JanFri

    Switzerland

    New Year's Day Neujahr / Nouvel An / Capodanno

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (all cantons)

    Start of the civil year; offices closed.

    “Happy New Year” · Gutes neues Jahr / Bonne année / Buon anno

    1JanFri

    Taiwan

    Founding Day of the Republic of China / New Year's Day 中華民國開國紀念日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    New Year's Day and anniversary of the ROC's founding in 1912. Offices and banks closed.

    “Happy New Year” · 新年快樂

    1JanFri

    Thailand

    New Year's Day วันขึ้นปีใหม่

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the Gregorian and official Thai year (BE 2570). Government offices, banks and customs closed; many factories close from 31 Dec.

    “Happy New Year 2027” · สวัสดีปีใหม่ 2570

    1JanFri

    Trinidad and Tobago

    New Year's Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Start of the civil year; offices, banks and customs closed.

    “Happy New Year”

    1JanFri

    Turkey

    New Year's Day Yılbaşı

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Official holiday.

    “Happy New Year” · Mutlu yıllar

    1JanFri

    United Arab Emirates

    New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Paid holiday for public and private sectors.

    “Happy New Year” · سنة جديدة سعيدة

    1JanFri

    United Kingdom

    New Year's Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedUK-wide

    Bank holiday across the UK; offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    “Happy New Year”

    1JanFri

    United States

    New Year's Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (federal)

    Federal holiday; federal offices, banks and most businesses are closed.

    “Happy New Year”

    1JanFri

    Cambodia

    International New Year's Day ទិវាចូលឆ្នាំសកល

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Gregorian New Year; government offices and banks closed, private sector largely open the next day.

    “Happy New Year 2027” · សួស្តីឆ្នាំថ្មី

    1JanFri

    Qatar

    New Year's Day (bank holiday) رأس السنة الميلادية

    ObservanceLittle business effectBanks

    Banks closed; other sectors work.

  27. 2Sat Lunar 25/1124 Rajab
    2JanSat

    Switzerland

    Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag / Saint-Berchtold

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownMost cantons (e.g. ZH, BE, AG, LU, TG, VD)

    Second day of the New Year holiday in many cantons.

  28. 4Mon Lunar 27/1126 Rajab
    4JanMon

    Dominican Republic

    Epiphany (Three Kings' Day) – observed Día de los Santos Reyes

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

    Día de Reyes falls on Wednesday 6 Jan 2027; under Law 139-97 it is expected to move to Monday 4 Jan (2027 Ministry of Labour calendar not yet published).

    4JanMon

    New Zealand

    Day after New Year's Day (Mondayised)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    2 January falls on a Saturday, so the holiday is observed on Monday 4 January.

    4JanMon

    United Kingdom

    2nd January (substitute day)

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownScotland

    2 January 2027 falls on a Saturday, so Scotland's bank holiday moves to Monday 4 January.

  29. 5Tue Lunar 28/1127 Rajab
    5JanTue

    Indonesia

    Isra Mi'raj of the Prophet Muhammad Isra Mi'raj Nabi Muhammad SAW

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    27 Rajab 1448 AH · estimated

    The Prophet's night journey and ascension (Hijri-calendar date, may shift). Offices and banks closed.

    5JanTue

    Colombia

    Blacks and Whites' Carnival Carnaval de Negros y Blancos

    FestivalLittle business effect5–6 Jan 2027Pasto, Nariño

    UNESCO-listed carnival in Pasto; main days 5–6 January.

    5JanTue

    Saudi Arabia

    Isra and Mi'raj الإسراء والمعراج

    ObservanceLittle business effectMuslim community

    27 Rajab 1448 AH · estimated

    Commemorates the Prophet's night journey; not an official holiday in Saudi Arabia.

    5JanTue

    Spain

    Three Kings' Eve parades Cabalgata de Reyes

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Evening parades of the Three Wise Men in every town; shops close early.

    5JanTue

    United Arab Emirates

    Isra and Mi'raj الإسراء والمعراج

    ObservanceLittle business effectMuslim community

    27 Rajab 1448 AH · estimated

    Commemorates the Prophet's night journey; not a public holiday.

  30. 6Wed Lunar 29/1128 Rajab
    6JanWed

    Italy

    Epiphany Epifania

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Feast of the Epiphany (La Befana tradition); marks the end of the Christmas holiday period – many businesses only fully restart after this day.

    6JanWed

    Poland

    Epiphany Święto Trzech Króli

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Feast of the Three Kings with street processions; public holiday.

    6JanWed

    Spain

    Epiphany (Three Kings' Day) Epifanía del Señor / Día de Reyes

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    The main gift-giving day for Spanish children; the Christmas business slowdown ends after this day.

    “Happy Three Kings' Day” · Felices Reyes

    6JanWed

    Sweden

    Epiphany Trettondedag jul

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Twelfth Day of Christmas; public holiday ending the Christmas break.

    6JanWed

    Germany

    Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownBW, BY, ST

    Public holiday in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt.

    6JanWed

    France

    Epiphany Épiphanie

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Families and offices share the galette des rois (king cake) throughout January; normal working day.

    6JanWed

    Ireland

    Women's Christmas (Little Christmas) Nollaig na mBan

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Traditional Epiphany day when women enjoy a day off from household work; marks the end of the Christmas season. Normal working day.

    6JanWed

    Malaysia

    Israk and Mikraj Israk dan Mikraj

    Regional holidayLittle business effectKedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, Terengganu

    27 Rajab 1448 AH · estimated

    Prophet Muhammad's night journey; state holiday in Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis and Terengganu. Date depends on the Hijri calendar.

    6JanWed

    Mexico

    Epiphany (Three Kings' Day) Día de Reyes

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Families share the Rosca de Reyes; children receive gifts. Normal working day; marks the end of the extended Guadalupe–Reyes holiday season.

    “Happy Three Kings' Day” · ¡Feliz Día de Reyes!

  31. 7Thu Lunar 30/1129 Rajab
    7JanThu

    Cambodia

    Victory over Genocide Day ទិវាជ័យជម្នះលើរបបប្រល័យពូជសាសន៍

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks the 1979 fall of the Khmer Rouge regime; government offices and banks closed.

    7JanThu

    Egypt

    Coptic Christmas عيد الميلاد المجيد

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    29 Koiak 1743 (Coptic calendar)

    Coptic Orthodox Christmas; national paid holiday.

    “Merry Christmas” · عيد ميلاد مجيد

  32. 9Sat Lunar 2/121 Shaʻban
    9JanSat

    Panama

    Martyrs' Day Día de los Mártires

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Day of national mourning for the 1964 flag riots (Saturday in 2027; no transfer). National holiday (Labour Code Art. 46); government offices, banks and customs closed (Panama Canal operates normally).

    9JanSat

    Philippines

    Feast of the Black Nazarene (Traslacion) Pista ng Itim na Nazareno

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdownManila (Quiapo)

    Massive Catholic procession of the Black Nazarene image through Manila, drawing millions; road closures and frequent local work suspensions in the City of Manila.

  33. 11Mon Lunar 4/123 Shaʻban
    11JanMon

    Colombia

    Epiphany (observed) Día de los Reyes Magos

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    11JanMon

    Japan

    Coming of Age Day 成人の日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Second Monday of January; ceremonies for young people turning adult. Offices and banks closed.

    11JanMon

    Morocco

    Proclamation of Independence Day ذكرى تقديم وثيقة الاستقلال

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Anniversary of the 1944 Independence Manifesto; paid holiday.

  34. 13Wed Lunar 6/125 Shaʻban
    13JanWed

    Indonesia

    Galungan Hari Raya Galungan

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdown13–23 Jan 2027Bali (Balinese Hindus)

    Buda Kliwon Dungulan (210-day Pawukon cycle)

    Balinese Hindu festival with penjor bamboo poles; many Bali businesses close; Kuningan follows on 23 January.

  35. 14Thu Lunar 7/126 Shaʻban
    14JanThu

    Morocco

    Amazigh New Year (Yennayer) رأس السنة الأمازيغية · ⵉⴹ ⵏ ⵢⵏⵏⴰⵢⵔ

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    1 Yennayer 2977 (Amazigh agrarian calendar)

    Paid national holiday marking the Amazigh new year.

    “Happy Amazigh New Year” · ⴰⵙⴳⴳⴰⵙ ⴰⵎⴰⵢⵏⵓ · Asggas Amaynu

    14JanThu

    India

    Makar Sankranti / Pongal / Magh Bihu मकर संक्रांति / பொங்கல்

    FestivalPartial closures / slowdown14–16 Jan 2027Regional (Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra/Telangana, Assam and others)

    Makara Sankranti (solar); Tamil month Thai 1 (Pongal)

    Harvest festival as the sun enters Capricorn; Pongal in Tamil Nadu from 15 Jan (multi-day), kite-flying in Gujarat, Bihu in Assam; state holidays in several states.

  36. 16Sat Lunar 9/128 Shaʻban
    16JanSat

    Nigeria

    Presidential & National Assembly Elections

    ObservanceOffices & ports closed

    Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

    General election day per INEC's revised timetable (published Feb 2026); movement is restricted and businesses close. Date subject to change.

  37. 17Sun Lunar 10/129 Shaʻban
    17JanSun

    Philippines

    Sinulog Festival (Grand Parade) Sinulog

    FestivalLittle business effectCebu

    Cebu's street-dance festival honouring the Santo Niño (third Sunday of January); heavy traffic and local closures in Cebu City.

  38. 18Mon Lunar 11/1210 Shaʻban
    18JanMon

    United States

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdownNational (federal)

    Federal holiday (third Monday of January); federal offices, banks and post offices closed, many private firms open.

  39. 20Wed Lunar 13/1212 Shaʻban
    20JanWed

    Brazil

    Saint Sebastian's Day (Rio de Janeiro city) Dia de São Sebastião

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownRio de Janeiro (city)

    Patron saint of the city of Rio de Janeiro; municipal holiday – city offices and many Rio businesses closed.

  40. 21Thu Lunar 14/1213 Shaʻban
    21JanThu

    Dominican Republic

    Our Lady of Altagracia Day Día de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Feast of the Virgin of Altagracia, patroness of the Dominican Republic, with pilgrimages to the Basilica in Higüey; fixed-date holiday (not moved), offices and banks closed.

  41. 22Fri Lunar 15/1214 Shaʻban
    22JanFri

    Malaysia

    Thaipusam

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

    Pusam star in the Tamil month of Thai

    Hindu festival with kavadi processions to Batu Caves; state holiday in the observing states.

    22JanFri

    Singapore

    Thaipusam தைப்பூசம்

    ReligiousLittle business effectHindu (Tamil) community

    Pusam star in the Tamil month of Thai

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

  42. 23Sat Lunar 16/1215 Shaʻban
    23JanSat

    Israel

    Tu BiShvat ט״ו בשבט

    ObservanceLittle business effectJewish community

    15 Shevat 5787

    New Year for Trees. Normal working day.

    23JanSat

    Italy

    Carnival of Venice Carnevale di Venezia

    FestivalLittle business effect23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027Venice / nationwide carnival traditions

    Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

    Italy's best-known carnival, culminating on Shrove Tuesday (9 Feb 2027); exact programme dates are set by the organisers (expected). No business closures.

    23JanSat

    Taiwan

    Weiya (year-end company banquet) 尾牙

    CulturalLittle business effect

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

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

    23JanSat

    United Arab Emirates

    Hag Al Laila حق الليلة

    CulturalLittle business effect

    15 Sha'ban 1448 AH · estimated

    Emirati children's mid-Sha'ban tradition of collecting sweets before Ramadan.

  43. 24Sun Lunar 17/1216 Shaʻban
    24JanSun

    Bangladesh

    Shab-e-Barat শবে বরাত

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdownNational (executive-order holiday)

    15 Sha'ban 1448 AH · estimated

    Night of Fortune with night-long prayers; expected executive-order holiday – 2027 list not yet gazetted.

  44. 25Mon Lunar 18/1217 Shaʻban
    25JanMon

    Dominican Republic

    Duarte Day – observed Día del Natalicio de Juan Pablo Duarte

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

    Duarte's birthday falls on Tuesday 26 Jan 2027; under Law 139-97 it is expected to move to Monday 25 Jan (to be confirmed by the Ministry of Labour).

    25JanMon

    Brazil

    São Paulo City Anniversary Aniversário de São Paulo

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownSão Paulo (city)

    Municipal holiday marking the 1554 founding of São Paulo, Brazil's business capital; city offices and many firms closed.

    25JanMon

    New Zealand

    Wellington Anniversary Day

    Regional holidayLittle business effectWellington region

    Provincial anniversary day (Monday nearest 22 January).

    25JanMon

    Peru

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

    FestivalLittle business effect25 Jan – 14 Feb 2027Puno

    Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

    UNESCO-listed festival in Puno; main day 2 February, dance competitions through mid-February (exact programme set yearly).

    25JanMon

    United Kingdom

    Burns Night

    CulturalLittle business effectScotland

    Scotland celebrates poet Robert Burns with suppers of haggis and poetry; normal working day.

  45. 26Tue Lunar 19/1218 Shaʻban
    26JanTue

    Australia

    Australia Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    National day marking the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet (Tuesday); citizenship ceremonies and community events, also observed by many as a day of reflection for First Nations peoples.

    “Happy Australia Day”

    26JanTue

    India

    Republic Day गणतंत्र दिवस

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Adoption of the Constitution (1950); parade on Kartavya Path, New Delhi. National holiday – offices, banks and customs closed.

    “Happy Republic Day” · गणतंत्र दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ

  46. 28Thu Lunar 21/1220 Shaʻban
    28JanThu

    Egypt

    Revolution Day / Police Day (expected observed) عيد ثورة 25 يناير وعيد الشرطة

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

    25 Jan 2027 is a Monday; Egypt usually moves mid-week holidays to Thursday, so observance on 28 Jan is expected (to be confirmed by Cabinet).

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

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

Solar and lunar calendars in our markets

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

Gregorian

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

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Chinese lunisolar

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

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Korean lunar (Dangi)

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

South Korea

Islamic (Hijri)

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

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Hebrew

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

United StatesCanadaIsraelArgentinaSouth Africa

Hindu lunisolar

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

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Buddhist lunar

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

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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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