| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Feb 11 | Wed | Ash Wednesday |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 23 | Sun | Labour Day |
| Aug 2Originally Aug 1 | Mon | Emancipation Day |
| Aug 6 | Fri | Independence Day |
| Oct 18 | Mon | National Heroes' Day |
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day |
| Dec 27Originally Dec 26 | Mon | Boxing Day |
Date
4 fall on a weekend
Long weekend
6
When a holiday lands on a weekend it is observed on another day. The observed date is shown in bold. (2)
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Other countries
National holidays only. Days observed in a single state or region are not included.
Dates are computed from the rules — Easter by computus, the Japanese equinoxes from solar longitude.
Frequently asked questions
QHow accurate are these dates?
Countries whose holidays follow a fixed formula (a set date, an Easter offset, an nth weekday) are computed exactly for any year. Countries where the government only announces substitute days shortly before the year starts (China, Taiwan, India, and others) use that official announcement, and years not yet announced show only the dates that can be computed.
QAre state or regional holidays included?
No — only nationwide public holidays are listed. Holidays observed in a single U.S. state, German Land, or Spanish autonomous community are not included.