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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about public holidays around the world.- What are public holidays?
- Public holidays are officially designated days when government offices, schools, and most businesses are closed. They commemorate national events, religious occasions, or cultural traditions. Also called bank holidays (UK), national holidays, or statutory holidays (Canada).
- How many public holidays does the average country have in 2026?
- Most countries observe between 8 and 15 public holidays per year. Colombia (18), Venezuela (34 with regional days), and some Swiss cantons (33) sit at the high end. The US has 11 federal holidays. England and Wales have 8.
- When is Eid Al-Fitr 2026?
- Eid Al-Fitr 2026 is expected around 20–21 March 2026, subject to moon sighting. The exact date may shift by 1–2 days depending on official announcements from each country.
- When is Eid Al-Adha 2026?
- Eid Al-Adha 2026 is expected around 27–28 May 2026. The Day of Arafat falls on 26 May 2026. Most MENA countries observe 3 official public holidays.
- Public holiday vs bank holiday — what's the difference?
- Same thing in most contexts. 'Bank holiday' is the term used primarily in the UK and Ireland. In the US and Canada they're called federal or statutory holidays.
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