Public Holidays by Country — 2026
Find official national and public holidays for 130 countries. Click a country to see the full list of dates and upcoming observances.
🗓 Countries with Holiday Data (43)
Understanding Public Holidays
Public holidays (also called national holidays, bank holidays, or statutory holidays) are days designated by a country's government when most businesses, schools, and government offices are closed. These holidays typically commemorate historical events, religious observances, cultural celebrations, or national milestones.
The number of public holidays varies significantly by country. Colombia and India lead with 18 public holidays per year, while the United Kingdom has only 8 bank holidays. Some holidays fall on fixed dates (like New Year's Day on January 1), while others are "moveable" — their dates change each year based on lunar calendars (Islamic holidays), solar calculations (Easter), or specific weekday rules (US Thanksgiving, the 4th Thursday of November).
For international business, knowing public holidays in your partners' countries is essential. A holiday in one country can delay responses, shipments, and financial transactions. AllTimeZone provides holiday data compiled from official government sources, supporting fixed dates, Easter-based calculations, nth-weekday rules, and approximate Islamic calendar dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are the holiday dates?+
Our holiday data is compiled from official government gazettes and legislative sources. Fixed-date holidays are always accurate. Moveable holidays (like Easter or Islamic holidays) are calculated using standard algorithms. Islamic holiday dates are approximate and subject to official moon sighting confirmations, which may shift dates by one day.
Why are Islamic holiday dates marked as approximate?+
Islamic holidays follow the Hijri (lunar) calendar, where months begin with the visual sighting of the new moon crescent. While astronomical calculations provide good estimates, the actual start of each month can vary by one day depending on local moon sighting traditions. AllTimeZone uses the tabular Hijri calendar for approximations.
Do all employees get these holidays off?+
Public holidays are days when the government recognizes a national observance. However, essential services (hospitals, police, public transport) and some private businesses may still operate. Employment laws regarding holiday pay and days off vary by country. The holidays listed are the official government-designated days.
How often is the holiday data updated?+
Holiday data is reviewed and updated annually. We add new countries and update existing data as governments announce changes to their holiday calendars. If you notice a missing or incorrect holiday, please contact us so we can update it.