What are public holidays?

Public holidays are official non-working days set by law or government order. They may mark national events, religious occasions, or cultural traditions.

How many public holidays does the average country have in 2026?

Most countries observe between 8 and 15 public holidays per year. Counts rise where regional holidays are included. The US has 11 federal holidays; England and Wales have 8 bank holidays.

When is Eid Al-Fitr 2026?

Eid Al-Fitr 2026 is expected around 20-21 March 2026, subject to moon sighting. The exact date depends on each country's official announcement.

When is Eid Al-Adha 2026?

Eid Al-Adha 2026 is expected around 27-28 May 2026. The Day of Arafat is expected on 26 May 2026. Official dates depend on moon sighting.

Public holiday vs bank holiday — what's the difference?

In most contexts, a bank holiday is a public holiday. The term is used mainly in the UK and Ireland. The US says federal holiday; Canada often says statutory holiday.

العطلات الرسميةلكل دولة، كل عام.

الأعياد الرسمية والعطل البنكية وأيام الاحتفالات الوطنية لـ 190 دولة — بيانات دقيقة ومحدَّثة سنوياً.

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May 2026

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Sunday

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7 holidays across 6 names

Constitution Day

1 country

Poland

Mother's Day

1 country

Lithuania

Festival of the Crosses

1 country

Venezuela

The Day of the Cross

1 country

El Salvador

Memorial Day

1 country

Japan

Labour Day

2 countries

China Kyrgyzstan

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أكثر قوائم العطلات زيارة الآن.

01🇺🇸United States16 عطلات 02🇬🇧United Kingdom16 عطلات 03🇩🇪Germany21 عطلات 04🇦🇪UAE12 عطلات 05🇸🇦Saudi Arabia10 عطلات 06🇦🇺Australia27 عطلات 07🇯🇵Japan20 عطلات 08🇫🇷France11 عطلات 09🇨🇦Canada32 عطلات 10🇧🇷Brazil19 عطلات 11🇮🇳India17 عطلات 12🇸🇬Singapore15 عطلات

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8 مايو

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Ascension Day

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18 مايو

National Patriots' Day

Canada

26 مايو

Arafat (Eid Al-Adha Eve)

Saudi Arabia

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أمريكا الشمالية2 countries

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190 دولة بتقاويم عطلات كاملة.

Oman9

Qatar8

Yemen7

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What are public holidays?: Public holidays are official non-working days set by law or government order. They may mark national events, religious occasions, or cultural traditions. Exact observance varies by country, region, and employer.
Why do some holidays move date each year?: Some holidays move because they follow lunar or lunisolar calendars. Easter, Eid, Diwali, Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, and Vesak all use non-Gregorian calculations. Islamic holidays drift through the seasons.
When is Eid Al-Fitr 2026?: Eid Al-Fitr 2026 is expected around March 20-21, subject to moon sighting. It marks the end of Ramadan. Official dates may shift after national announcements.
When is Eid Al-Adha 2026?: Eid Al-Adha 2026 is expected around May 27-28, subject to moon sighting. The Day of Arafat is expected on May 26. The holiday coincides with Hajj.
How many working days are there in 2026?: The 2026 working-day total depends on the country. Public holidays, weekend rules, and observed days change the count. Use the country page for exact monthly totals.
Where does the holiday data come from?: The holiday data comes from official government sources. We use labour ministries, central banks, royal decrees, presidential proclamations, and gazettes. Islamic holidays are updated after official moon-sighting announcements.

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