What does an 'observed' holiday mean for business operations?

When a legal statutory holiday falls on a weekend, many nations designate either the preceding Friday or the following Monday as the official paid day off. On observed days, central clearing banks, stock exchanges, and government institutions remain closed.

Can I filter public holidays by country or region?

Yes. Choose any country from the directory to see full lists of federal, bank, regional, and municipal holidays alongside live countdowns to the next upcoming market closure.

What does an 'observed' holiday mean for business operations?

When a legal statutory holiday falls on a weekend, many nations designate either the preceding Friday or the following Monday as the official paid day off. On observed days, central clearing banks, stock exchanges, and government institutions remain closed.

Can I filter public holidays by country or region?

Yes. Choose any country from the directory to see full lists of federal, bank, regional, and municipal holidays alongside live countdowns to the next upcoming market closure.

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World Public Holidays & Bank Closure Directory

Track official bank holidays, public closures, and government observances across 195+ countries. Plan international business settlements and team schedules with zero surprises.

Major International Public Holidays (2026 & 2027)

New Year's DayGlobal / Multi-National — Celebrated globally as the first day of the Gregorian calendar.

Jan 1, 2026Public Holiday

Martin Luther King Jr. DayUnited States — Federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader, observed third Monday of January.

Jan 19, 2026Federal Holiday

Republic DayIndia — Honors the enactment of the Constitution of India in 1950.

Jan 26, 2026National Holiday

Lunar New Year / Spring FestivalEast & Southeast Asia — Major traditional festival marking the arrival of the lunisolar new year.

Feb 17, 2026Cultural & Statutory

Good FridayUK, EU, Canada, Global — Christian holiday commemorated before Easter Sunday; worldwide bank closure.

Apr 3, 2026Statutory / Bank Holiday

Easter MondayUK, EU, Australia, Canada — Official public holiday observed in the Commonwealth and European Union.

Apr 6, 2026Statutory / Bank Holiday

International Workers' Day (Labor Day)Global / 80+ Countries — Honors the international labor movement and working class achievements.

May 1, 2026Public Holiday

Memorial DayUnited States — Federal holiday honoring military personnel, observed final Monday of May.

May 25, 2026Federal Holiday

Independence DayUnited States — Commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Jul 4, 2026Federal Holiday

Bastille Day (National Day)France — French national celebration of the storming of the Bastille fortress.

Jul 14, 2026National Holiday

Diwali (Festival of Lights)India, Singapore, Global — Major festival celebrating the victory of light over darkness.

Nov 8, 2026National & Cultural

Thanksgiving DayUnited States — National day of giving thanks, observed on the fourth Thursday of November.

Nov 26, 2026Federal Holiday

Christmas DayGlobal / Multi-National — Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus; worldwide commercial closure.

Dec 25, 2026Public Holiday

Boxing DayUK, Canada, Australia — Commonwealth public holiday celebrated the day after Christmas.

Dec 26, 2026Statutory / Bank Holiday

Global Bank Closures and Statutory Observances

Navigating cross-border commerce requires tracking more than standard weekends. Our global public holidays directory tracks official statutory days off, stock exchange closures, and government bank holidays across more than 195 countries.

Whether you are processing international wire transfers, coordinating cross-border payroll, or scheduling delivery freight, an unscheduled regional bank holiday can stall execution. Use this index to identify upcoming holiday clusters, bridge-day weekends, and observe legal statutory dates across global trading partners.

How Regional Holidays Impact International Settlements

Comprehensive reference data, atomic synchronization standards, and international temporal guidelines.

Religious, Lunar, and Astronomical Holiday Calendars

Comprehensive reference data, atomic synchronization standards, and international temporal guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions About Public Holidays

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We review official government gazettes, royal decrees, and statutory bank schedules continuously. For holidays governed by lunar, solar, or religious calendars (such as Eid, Diwali, or Easter), dates are re-verified annually as official sighting and astronomical calculations are confirmed.