Holidays & cultural calendar of our 49 export markets

1. October 2027

2. 1Fri Lunar 2/91 Jumada I
   18SeptSat

   Germany

   Oktoberfest Oktoberfest (Wiesn)

   FestivalLittle business effect18 Sept – 3 Oct 2027Munich (BY)

   Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

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

   29SeptWed

   Cambodia

   Pchum Ben Festival ពិធីបុណ្យភ្ជុំបិណ្ឌ

   Public holidayOffices & ports closed29 Sept – 1 Oct 2027

   14th–15th waning day of Phatrabot and 1st waxing day of Assoch (10th–11th Khmer lunar months) · estimated

   Ancestors' festival with offerings at pagodas; mass travel to the provinces, factories and logistics largely stop. Expected dates.

   “Wishing you a peaceful Pchum Ben”

   30SeptThu

   Thailand

   Vegetarian Festival เทศกาลกินเจ

   FestivalLittle business effect30 Sept – 8 Oct 2027Thai-Chinese community; Phuket, Bangkok (Yaowarat), Trang

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

   Nine-day Taoist festival of abstinence from meat, with street processions in Phuket. Little effect on business outside Phuket.

   1OctFri

   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”

3. 2Sat Lunar 3/92 Jumada I
   2OctSat

   India

   Gandhi Jayanti गांधी जयंती

   Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

   2OctSat

   Israel

   Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) ראש השנה

   Public holidayOffices & ports closed2–3 Oct 2027

   1–2 Tishrei 5788

   Jewish New Year 5788 (from sunset 1 Oct); two statutory rest days, start of the autumn holiday slowdown.

   “Shana Tova – Happy New Year” · שנה טובה

   2OctSat

   Argentina

   Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashaná / ראש השנה

   ReligiousLittle business effect2–3 Oct 2027Jewish community

   1–2 Tishrei 5788

   Jewish New Year 5788 (begins at sunset 1 Oct). Non-working days for Jewish employees (Law 24.571).

   “Shana Tova” · Shaná Tová / שנה טובה

   2OctSat

   South Africa

   Rosh Hashanah ראש השנה

   ReligiousLittle business effect2–3 Oct 2027Jewish community

   1–2 Tishrei 5788

   Jewish New Year (begins at sunset 1 Oct); not a public holiday.

   “Shana Tova” · שנה טובה

   2OctSat

   United States

   Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) ראש השנה

   ReligiousLittle business effect2–3 Oct 2027Jewish community

   1–2 Tishrei 5788

   Jewish New Year 5788, beginning at sunset on 1 October and lasting two days; observant Jewish partners will be unavailable.

   “Shanah Tovah – Happy New Year” · שנה טובה

4. 3Sun Lunar 4/93 Jumada I
   3OctSun

   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).

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

   3OctSun

   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.

5. 4Mon Lunar 5/94 Jumada I
   4OctMon

   Italy

   St Francis of Assisi Day San Francesco d'Assisi

   Public holidayOffices & ports closed

   National holiday reinstated from 2026 for St Francis of Assisi, patron saint of Italy; 2027 is the first year it falls on a working day (Monday), so offices and businesses close.

   4OctMon

   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.

   4OctMon

   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.

6. 6Wed Lunar 7/96 Jumada I
   6OctWed

   Egypt

   Armed Forces Day عيد القوات المسلحة

   Public holidayOffices & ports closed

   Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

   Falls on a Wednesday; likely observed Thursday 7 Oct (to be confirmed).

   6OctWed

   India

   Durga Puja দুর্গাপূজা

   FestivalOffices & ports closed6–8 Oct 2027West 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

7. 8Fri Lunar 9/98 Jumada I
   8OctFri

   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.

   8OctFri

   Bangladesh

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

   Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown8–9 Oct 2027National (expected)

   Ashwin Shukla Navami – Dashami · estimated

   The main Hindu festival; Mahanabami and Bijoya Dashami expected on 8–9 Oct 2027 (Fri–Sat weekend).

   “Shubho Bijoya” · শুভ বিজয়া

8. 9Sat Lunar 10/99 Jumada I
   9OctSat

   India

   Dussehra (Vijayadashami) दशहरा / विजयादशमी

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

   Ashvin Shukla Dashami; Saka 17 Asvina 1949

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

   “Happy Dussehra” · दशहरा की शुभकामनाएँ

   9OctSat

   South Korea

   Hangul Day 한글날

   Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

9. 10Sun Lunar 11/910 Jumada I
   10OctSun

   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

   10OctSun

   Brazil

   Círio de Nazaré

   ReligiousLittle business effectBelém, Pará

   Second Sunday of October: one of the world's largest Catholic processions, in Belém (Pará).

   10OctSun

   Kenya

   Mazingira Day Siku ya Mazingira

   Public holidayLittle business effect

   Environment Day; falls on a Sunday in 2027, holiday observed Monday 11 October.

10. 11Mon Lunar 12/911 Jumada I
    11OctMon

    Argentina

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

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

    Expected: 12 October (Tuesday) moves to Monday 11 October under Law 27.399; to be confirmed. Also Yom Kippur 5788 (10 Tishrei), a non-working day for Jewish employees. National holiday (Law 27.399); banks, public offices and customs (ARCA/Aduana) closed.

    11OctMon

    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

    11OctMon

    Chile

    Meeting of Two Worlds Day (observed) Día del Encuentro de Dos Mundos

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    12 October (Tuesday) moves to Monday 11 October under Law 19.668. National holiday; public offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    11OctMon

    Israel

    Yom Kippur יום כיפור

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    10 Tishrei 5788

    Day of Atonement (from sunset 10 Oct); complete national shutdown including airports and ports.

    “G'mar Chatima Tova” · גמר חתימה טובה

    11OctMon

    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.

    11OctMon

    Kenya

    Mazingira Day – observed

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Monday holiday in lieu of Mazingira Day (Sunday 10 Oct 2027).

    11OctMon

    South Korea

    Substitute Holiday (Hangul Day) 대체공휴일

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    11OctMon

    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.

    11OctMon

    South Africa

    Yom Kippur יום כיפור

    ReligiousLittle business effectJewish community

    10 Tishrei 5788

    Day of Atonement (begins at sunset 10 Oct); not a public holiday.

    11OctMon

    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.

    11OctMon

    United States

    Yom Kippur יום כיפור

    ReligiousLittle business effectJewish community

    10 Tishrei 5788

    Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the Jewish year, observed with a 25-hour fast from sunset on 10 October; avoid scheduling meetings with Jewish partners.

11. 12Tue Lunar 13/912 Jumada I
    12OctTue

    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.

    12OctTue

    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

12. 13Wed Lunar 14/913 Jumada I
    13OctWed

    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.

13. 15Fri Lunar 16/915 Jumada I
    15OctFri

    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.

    15OctFri

    Thailand

    End of Buddhist Lent (Ok Phansa) วันออกพรรษา

    ReligiousLittle business effectNational (Buddhist)

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

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

14. 16Sat Lunar 17/916 Jumada I
    16OctSat

    Israel

    Sukkot – first day סוכות

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    15 Tishrei 5788

    Feast of Tabernacles (from sunset 15 Oct); intermediate days 17–22 Oct are a holiday week.

    “Chag Sameach” · חג שמח

    16OctSat

    Cambodia

    Kathen season បុណ្យកឋិនទាន

    ReligiousLittle business effect16 Oct – 13 Nov 2027National (Buddhist)

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

    Robe-offering season after the Buddhist Lent; weekend ceremonies may affect staff availability.

15. 17Sun Lunar 18/917 Jumada I
    17OctSun

    Argentina

    Mother's Day Día de la Madre

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Third Sunday of October; a major family occasion.

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

16. 18Mon Lunar 19/918 Jumada I
    18OctMon

    Colombia

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

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    18OctMon

    Jamaica

    National Heroes Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    “Happy National Heroes Day”

    18OctMon

    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.

17. 20Wed Lunar 21/920 Jumada I
    20OctWed

    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

18. 21Thu Lunar 22/921 Jumada I
    21OctThu

    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.

19. 23Sat Lunar 24/923 Jumada I
    23OctSat

    Israel

    Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah שמיני עצרת / שמחת תורה

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    22 Tishrei 5788

    Closing festival of the autumn holidays; statutory rest day.

    “Chag Sameach” · חג שמח

    23OctSat

    Thailand

    Chulalongkorn Memorial Day วันปิยมหาราช

    Public holidayLittle business effect

    Honours King Chulalongkorn (Rama V); falls on a Saturday, with the holiday observed on Monday 25 Oct.

20. 25Mon Lunar 26/925 Jumada I
    25OctMon

    Ireland

    October Bank Holiday Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Fómhair

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    25OctMon

    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.

    25OctMon

    Thailand

    Chulalongkorn Memorial Day (substitute) วันหยุดชดเชยวันปิยมหาราช

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

    Day off in lieu of Chulalongkorn Day falling on Saturday; offices and banks closed. Expected – confirm with the Cabinet list.

    25OctMon

    New Zealand

    Labour Day

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

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

21. 28Thu Lunar 29/928 Jumada I
    28OctThu

    Malaysia

    Deepavali Deepavali · தீபாவளி

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (except Sarawak)

    Naraka Chaturdashi in the Tamil month of Aippasi (Ashvin–Kartika)

    Hindu festival of lights (not a holiday in Sarawak). Offices and banks closed.

    “Happy Deepavali” · Selamat Hari Deepavali

    28OctThu

    Singapore

    Deepavali தீபாவளி

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Naraka Chaturdashi in the Tamil month of Aippasi (Ashvin–Kartika)

    Hindu festival of lights; Little India light-up. Offices and banks closed.

    “Happy Deepavali” · இனிய தீபாவளி நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்

    28OctThu

    Turkey

    Republic Day Eve (half day) Cumhuriyet Bayramı Arifesi

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Official half-day holiday from 13:00.

22. 29Fri Lunar 1/1029 Jumada I
    29OctFri

    Guyana

    Deepavali (Diwali) Deepavali / दीपावली

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Kartika Amavasya · estimated

    Hindu festival of lights; expected date (Kartika Amavasya), confirmed annually by the government. Public holiday; government offices, banks and the Guyana Revenue Authority (customs) closed.

    “Happy Diwali” · शुभ दीपावली

    29OctFri

    India

    Diwali (Deepavali) दीपावली

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

    Kartika Amavasya (purnimanta) / Ashvin Amavasya (amanta); Saka 7 Kartika 1949

    Festival of lights, India's most important holiday; South India celebrates Deepavali on 28 Oct (Naraka Chaturdashi). Most firms close 2–5 days (Govardhan Puja 30 Oct, Bhai Dooj 31 Oct).

    “Happy Diwali” · दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ

    29OctFri

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Divali दीपावली

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Kartika Amavasya (new moon of Kartika) · estimated

    Hindu festival of lights honouring Mother Lakshmi; date is set annually by Hindu organisations and proclaimed by government – expected 29 Oct 2027 (some calendars give 28 Oct).

    “Happy Divali” · शुभ दीपावली

    29OctFri

    Turkey

    Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    104th anniversary of the Republic; main national holiday.

    “Happy Republic Day” · Cumhuriyet Bayramımız kutlu olsun

    29OctFri

    Cambodia

    King Norodom Sihamoni's Coronation Day ព្រះរាជពិធីគ្រងព្រះបរមរាជសម្បត្តិ

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

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

    29OctFri

    Australia

    Diwali दीपावली

    ReligiousLittle business effectIndian and Hindu communities

    Kartika Amavasya (new moon of Kartika) · estimated

    Festival of Lights; public celebrations in Sydney (Parramatta) and Melbourne. Not a public holiday.

    “Happy Diwali” · शुभ दीपावली

    29OctFri

    Canada

    Diwali (Deepavali) दीवाली

    ReligiousLittle business effectSouth Asian communities

    Kartika Amavasya (Ashvin Amavasya, amanta), Vikram Samvat 2084

    Hindu, Sikh and Jain Festival of Lights celebrated with lamps, fireworks, sweets and family gatherings; large community celebrations.

    “Happy Diwali” · शुभ दीपावली

    29OctFri

    Kenya

    Diwali दीपावली

    ReligiousLittle business effectHindu community (Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu)

    Kartika Amavasya (new moon of Kartika) · estimated

    Hindu festival of lights; not a public holiday (may be 28 Oct per local temple calendars).

    “Happy Diwali” · शुभ दीपावली

    29OctFri

    New Zealand

    Diwali दीपावली

    ReligiousLittle business effectIndian and Hindu communities

    Kartika Amavasya (new moon of Kartika) · estimated

    Festival of Lights; public Diwali festivals in Auckland and Wellington (often on nearby weekends). Not a public holiday.

    “Happy Diwali” · शुभ दीपावली

    29OctFri

    South Africa

    Diwali दीपावली

    ReligiousLittle business effectHindu community (mainly KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng)

    Kartika Amavasya (new moon of Kartika) · estimated

    Hindu festival of lights; not a public holiday. Local Hindu bodies confirm the date (may be 28 Oct).

    “Happy Diwali” · शुभ दीपावली

    29OctFri

    United Kingdom

    Diwali (Deepavali) दीवाली

    ReligiousLittle business effectHindu, Sikh and Jain communities

    Kartika Amavasya (Ashvin Amavasya, amanta), Vikram Samvat 2084

    Hindu, Sikh and Jain Festival of Lights celebrated with lamps, fireworks, sweets and family gatherings; large community celebrations.

    “Happy Diwali” · शुभ दीपावली

    29OctFri

    United States

    Diwali (Deepavali) दीवाली

    ReligiousLittle business effectHindu, Sikh and Jain communities

    Kartika Amavasya (Ashvin Amavasya, amanta), Vikram Samvat 2084

    Hindu, Sikh and Jain Festival of Lights celebrated with lamps, fireworks, sweets and family gatherings; large community celebrations.

    “Happy Diwali” · शुभ दीपावली

23. 31Sun Lunar 3/101 Jumada II
    31OctSun

    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 2027). National holiday; public offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    31OctSun

    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.

    31OctSun

    Morocco

    Unity Day عيد الوحدة

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    National holiday instituted in 2025 (falls on a Sunday in 2027).

    31OctSun

    Ireland

    Halloween (Samhain) Oíche Shamhna

    CulturalLittle business effect

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

24. November 2027

25. 1Mon Lunar 4/102 Jumada II
    1NovMon

    Belgium

    All Saints' Day Allerheiligen / Toussaint

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; families visit graves.

    1NovMon

    Chile

    All Saints' Day Día de Todos los Santos

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Families visit cemeteries. National holiday; public offices, banks and most businesses closed.

    1NovMon

    Colombia

    All Saints' Day Día de Todos los Santos

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Falls on Monday in 2027. Festivo (public holiday); government offices, banks and DIAN customs closed.

    1NovMon

    France

    All Saints' Day Toussaint

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday; families visit cemeteries with chrysanthemums.

    1NovMon

    Italy

    All Saints' Day Ognissanti

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Christian feast; families visit cemeteries (All Souls on 2 Nov). Offices closed.

    1NovMon

    Peru

    All Saints' Day Día de Todos los Santos

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    1NovMon

    Philippines

    All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo

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

    Undas: families visit and clean graves; nationwide travel and closures.

    1NovMon

    Poland

    All Saints' Day Wszystkich Świętych

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Families travel to visit graves and light candles; heavy traffic.

    1NovMon

    Spain

    All Saints' Day Todos los Santos

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    All Saints' Day; families visit cemeteries. Offices closed.

    1NovMon

    Germany

    All Saints' Day Allerheiligen

    Regional holidayPartial closures / slowdownBW, BY, NW, RP, SL

    Public holiday in Catholic-majority states.

    1NovMon

    Mexico

    Day of the Dead Día de Muertos

    CulturalPartial closures / slowdown1–2 Nov 2027

    UNESCO-listed tradition honouring deceased relatives with altars (ofrendas), marigolds and cemetery vigils (1–2 November). 2 November is a CNBV bank holiday (expected for 2027).

    “Happy Day of the Dead” · ¡Feliz Día de Muertos!

    1NovMon

    Switzerland

    All Saints' Day Allerheiligen / Toussaint

    Regional holidayLittle business effectCatholic cantons

    Public holiday in Catholic cantons.

26. 2Tue Lunar 5/103 Jumada II
    2NovTue

    Brazil

    All Souls' Day Finados

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Day of remembrance when families visit cemeteries. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.

    2NovTue

    Philippines

    All Souls' Day Araw ng mga Kaluluwa

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

    Second day of Undas cemetery visits; offices largely closed.

    2NovTue

    Australia

    Melbourne Cup Day

    Regional holidayLittle business effectMetropolitan Melbourne (VIC)

    'The race that stops a nation' (first Tuesday in November); public holiday in metropolitan Melbourne.

    2NovTue

    Poland

    All Souls' Day Zaduszki

    ReligiousLittle business effect

    Day of remembrance of the dead; working day.

27. 3Wed Lunar 6/104 Jumada II
    3NovWed

    Japan

    Culture Day 文化の日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Promotes culture and the arts; Order of Culture awards. Offices and banks closed.

    3NovWed

    Panama

    Separation Day Separación de Panamá de Colombia

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks separation from Colombia in 1903; opens the 'Fiestas Patrias' with parades. National holiday (Labour Code Art. 46); government offices, banks and customs closed (Panama Canal operates normally).

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

28. 4Thu Lunar 7/105 Jumada II
    4NovThu

    India

    Chhath Puja छठ पूजा

    ReligiousPartial closures / slowdownBihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Delhi

    Kartika Shukla Shashthi

    Sun worship at rivers and ponds; Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern UP close and migrant workers travel home (labour shortages on sites).

    4NovThu

    Panama

    Flag Day Día de la Bandera / Día de los Símbolos Patrios

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdown

    Patriotic day between the 3 and 5 November holidays with school parades; not a statutory holiday, but many offices slow or close.

29. 5Fri Lunar 8/106 Jumada II
    5NovFri

    Panama

    Colón Day Consolidación de la Separación (Día de Colón)

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Commemorates the consolidation of separation in the city of Colón. National holiday (Labour Code Art. 46); government offices, banks and customs closed (Panama Canal operates normally).

    5NovFri

    United Kingdom

    Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night)

    CulturalLittle business effectUK-wide

    Fireworks and bonfires commemorating the failed 1605 Gunpowder Plot; normal working day.

30. 6Sat Lunar 9/107 Jumada II
    6NovSat

    Dominican Republic

    Constitution Day Día de la Constitución

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

    Anniversary of the 1844 constitution; falls on a Saturday in 2027 so is expected to stay on its date (to be confirmed by the Ministry of Labour).

    6NovSat

    Morocco

    Green March Day ذكرى المسيرة الخضراء

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdown

    Paid holiday (falls on a Saturday).

    6NovSat

    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.

31. 9Tue Lunar 12/1010 Jumada II
    9NovTue

    Cambodia

    Independence Day ទិវាបុណ្យឯករាជ្យជាតិ

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks independence from France in 1953; ceremonies at the Independence Monument. Offices and banks closed.

    “Happy Independence Day”

32. 10Wed Lunar 13/1011 Jumada II
    10NovWed

    Panama

    First Cry of Independence Primer Grito de Independencia de la Villa de Los Santos

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks the 1821 independence cry in La Villa de Los Santos. National holiday (Labour Code Art. 46); government offices, banks and customs closed (Panama Canal operates normally).

    10NovWed

    Turkey

    Atatürk Memorial Day Atatürk'ü Anma Günü

    ObservanceLittle business effect

    Minute of silence at 09:05; working day.

33. 11Thu Lunar 14/1012 Jumada II
    11NovThu

    Belgium

    Armistice Day Wapenstilstand / Armistice

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Commemorates the end of World War I (1918); public holiday.

    11NovThu

    France

    Armistice Day Armistice 1918

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Public holiday commemorating the 1918 Armistice and all who died for France; ceremonies at war memorials.

    11NovThu

    Poland

    National Independence Day Narodowe Święto Niepodległości

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Restoration of Polish independence in 1918; marches and ceremonies, offices closed.

    “Happy Independence Day” · Szczęśliwego Święta Niepodległości

    11NovThu

    Canada

    Remembrance Day Jour du Souvenir

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdownNational (federal statutory)

    Federal statutory holiday commemorating those who died in military service; statutory in most provinces but a working day in ON and QC. Two minutes of silence at 11:00.

    “Lest we forget” · Nous nous souviendrons

    11NovThu

    United States

    Veterans Day

    Public holidayPartial closures / slowdownNational (federal)

    Federal holiday honouring military veterans; federal offices and banks closed, most private businesses open.

    “Thank you to all who served”

    11NovThu

    Australia

    Remembrance Day

    ObservanceLittle business effect

    One minute's silence at 11 am for those who died in war. Not a public holiday.

    “Lest we forget”

    11NovThu

    Germany

    St Martin's Day Martinstag

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Children's lantern processions; also the official start of the carnival season at 11:11 in the Rhineland. Normal working day.

34. 12Fri Lunar 15/1013 Jumada II
    12NovFri

    Cambodia

    Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) ព្រះរាជពិធីបុណ្យអុំទូក បណ្តែតប្រទីប និងសំពះព្រះខែ អកអំបុក

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed12–14 Nov 2027

    14th waxing day to 1st waning day of Kadeuk, 12th Khmer lunar month · estimated

    Boat races in Phnom Penh, illuminated floats and moon salutation; offices, banks and many factories closed. Expected dates.

    “Happy Water Festival”

    12NovFri

    New Zealand

    Canterbury Anniversary Day (Show Day)

    Regional holidayLittle business effectCanterbury (Christchurch)

    Christchurch Show Day, second Friday after the first Tuesday of November.

35. 13Sat Lunar 16/1014 Jumada II
    13NovSat

    Thailand

    Loy Krathong ลอยกระทง

    FestivalLittle business effectNational (Yi Peng lanterns in Chiang Mai)

    Full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month · estimated

    Festival of floating krathong on rivers and lantern release in the north. Not a public holiday. Expected date (some calendars show 14 Nov).

    “Happy Loy Krathong” · สุขสันต์วันลอยกระทง

36. 14Sun Lunar 17/1015 Jumada II
    14NovSun

    India

    Guru Nanak Jayanti गुरु नानक जयंती

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

    Kartika Purnima; Saka 23 Kartika 1949

    Birth of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism (Gurpurab); gazetted holiday.

    “Happy Gurpurab” · ਗੁਰਪੁਰਬ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੱਖ ਲੱਖ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ

    14NovSun

    Germany

    National Day of Mourning Volkstrauertag

    ObservanceLittle business effect

    Remembrance day for victims of war and tyranny (two Sundays before Advent); a 'quiet day'.

    14NovSun

    United Kingdom

    Remembrance Sunday

    ObservanceLittle business effectUK-wide

    National commemoration of service personnel who died in war (second Sunday of November), with two minutes' silence at 11:00; 11 November is also marked with a silence.

    “Lest we forget”

37. 15Mon Lunar 18/1016 Jumada II
    15NovMon

    Brazil

    Proclamation of the Republic Proclamação da República

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks the end of the monarchy in 1889. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.

    15NovMon

    Colombia

    Independence of Cartagena (observed) Independencia de Cartagena

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

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

    15NovMon

    Mexico

    Revolution Day Día de la Revolución

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (LFT) (third Monday of November, marking the 1910 Revolution); banks and government closed.

    15NovMon

    Belgium

    King's Feast & German-speaking Community Day Koningsdag / Fête du Roi / Tag der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft

    ObservanceLittle business effectFederal administrations; German-speaking Community

    Federal civil servants and the German-speaking Community have a day off; private sector works normally.

    15NovMon

    Japan

    Shichi-Go-San 七五三

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Children aged 3, 5 and 7 visit shrines in traditional dress. Normal business day.

38. 17Wed Lunar 20/1018 Jumada II
    17NovWed

    Germany

    Day of Repentance and Prayer Buß- und Bettag

    Regional holidayLittle business effectSN

    Public holiday in Saxony only (Wednesday before 23 November).

39. 18Thu Lunar 21/1019 Jumada II
    18NovThu

    Morocco

    Independence Day عيد الاستقلال

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Paid holiday.

    “Happy Independence Day” · عيد استقلال مجيد

    18NovThu

    France

    Beaujolais Nouveau Day Beaujolais nouveau

    CulturalLittle business effect

    Release of the new Beaujolais wine on the third Thursday of November, celebrated in bars and restaurants; normal working day.

40. 20Sat Lunar 23/1021 Jumada II
    20NovSat

    Argentina

    National Sovereignty Day Día de la Soberanía Nacional

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day

    Falls on a Saturday in 2027; the government may move it to Friday 19 or Monday 22 November (Decree 614/2025) – not yet decided. National holiday (Law 27.399); banks, public offices and customs (ARCA/Aduana) closed.

    20NovSat

    Brazil

    Black Consciousness Day Dia Nacional de Zumbi e da Consciência Negra

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    National holiday since Law 14.759/2023, honouring Zumbi dos Palmares and Afro-Brazilian heritage. Feriado nacional (Lei 662/1949 and amendments); banks, government offices and most businesses closed; Receita Federal customs runs on reduced duty shifts.

41. 23Tue Lunar 26/1024 Jumada II
    23NovTue

    Japan

    Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Honours labour and production (rooted in the harvest festival Niinamesai). Offices and banks closed.

42. 25Thu Lunar 28/1026 Jumada II
    25NovThu

    United States

    Thanksgiving Day

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (federal)

    Federal holiday (fourth Thursday of November); nearly all businesses closed, many also off on Friday.

    “Happy Thanksgiving”

43. 26Fri Lunar 29/1027 Jumada II
    26NovFri

    United States

    Day after Thanksgiving

    ObservancePartial closures / slowdownMany states and employers

    Not a federal holiday, but a state holiday in many states and a common day off for offices.

44. 28Sun Lunar 1/1129 Jumada II
    28NovSun

    Panama

    Independence from Spain Independencia de Panamá de España

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Marks independence from Spain in 1821; falls on a Sunday in 2027. National holiday (Labour Code Art. 46); government offices, banks and customs closed (Panama Canal operates normally).

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

    28NovSun

    Germany

    Advent & Christmas markets Advent / Weihnachtsmärkte

    CulturalLittle business effect28 Nov – 23 Dec 2027

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

45. 29Mon Lunar 2/111 Rajab
    29NovMon

    Panama

    Independence from Spain (observed) Día libre por el 28 de noviembre

    Public holidayOffices & ports closed

    Sunday holidays move to the following Monday. National holiday (Labour Code Art. 46); government offices, banks and customs closed (Panama Canal operates normally).

46. 30Tue Lunar 3/112 Rajab
    30NovTue

    Philippines

    Bonifacio Day Araw ni Bonifacio

    Public holidayOffices & ports closedNational (regular holiday)

    Birth anniversary of revolutionary leader Andrés Bonifacio.

    30NovTue

    United Arab Emirates

    Commemoration Day (Martyrs' Day) يوم الشهيد

    ObservanceLittle business effect

    Honours Emiratis who died in service; flags at half-mast.

    “With respect and remembrance”

    30NovTue

    United Kingdom

    St Andrew's Day

    Regional holidayLittle business effectScotland

    Bank holiday in Scotland honouring its patron saint (many employers do not give the day off).

    “Happy St Andrew's Day”

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