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64 events across 20 countries
World Health DayWorld Autism Awareness DayApril Fools' DayAshura
📋 Observances — 2026 Calendar
64 holidays, festivals & observances
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January
- Isra Mi'rajFri, Jan 16
- Singapore MotorshowThu, Jan 8 – Sun, Jan 11
- Automotive World 2026Wed, Jan 21 – Fri, Jan 23
- Gulfood 2026Mon, Jan 26 – Fri, Jan 30
- Saraswati DaySat, Jan 10
- Feast of the Black NazareneFri, Jan 9
- KuninganSat, Jan 24
- GalunganWed, Jan 14
February
- Ramadan BeginsWed, Feb 18
- Ramadan BeginsThu, Feb 19
- Arab HealthMon, Feb 9 – Thu, Feb 12
- Singapore AirshowTue, Feb 3 – Sun, Feb 8
- Shab-e-Barat (Night of Fortune)Tue, Feb 3
- Mi'rac KandiliSun, Feb 8
- ThaipusamSun, Feb 1
- Ramazan BaşlangıcıWed, Feb 18
March
- Eid al-FitrFri, Mar 20 – Sat, Mar 21
- Nuzul Al-QuranFri, Mar 6
- Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)Sun, Mar 15
- Chunga Choepa (Butter Lamp Festival)Tue, Mar 3
- Soldiers' DayWed, Mar 18
- Chap Goh Mei (Lantern Festival)Tue, Mar 3
- Bangkok International Motor ShowWed, Mar 25 – Sun, Apr 5
- Tibetan Uprising DayTue, Mar 10
- Cap Go Meh (Lantern Festival)Tue, Mar 3
- Kadir GecesiSun, Mar 15
- Eid al-FitrSat, Mar 21 – Mon, Mar 23
April
- World Health DayTue, Apr 7
- World Autism Awareness DayThu, Apr 2
- April Fools' DayWed, Apr 1
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- GITEX AsiaThu, Apr 9 – Sat, Apr 11
- World IT Show 2026Wed, Apr 22 – Fri, Apr 24
- Indo Intertex / InatexWed, Apr 15 – Sat, Apr 18
- Inatronics / SolartechWed, Apr 22 – Fri, Apr 24
- Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping)Sun, Apr 5
May
- Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27 – Fri, May 29
- Vesak DaySun, May 31
- Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu)Sun, May 31
- Vesak (Buddha's Birthday)Sun, May 31
June
- AshuraFri, Jun 26
- Islamic New YearWed, Jun 17
- Buddha's Birthday (Saka Dawa 15th)Mon, Jun 1
- Islamic New YearTue, Jun 16
July
August
- Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayWed, Aug 26
- Galungan (Second Cycle)Wed, Aug 12
- Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayTue, Aug 25
- Arba'eenThu, Aug 6
- Kuningan (Second Cycle)Sat, Aug 22
- Mevlid KandiliThu, Aug 27
September
- Vu Lan (Ullambana)Tue, Sep 8
- Tokyo Game ShowThu, Sep 24 – Sun, Sep 27
- Hungry Ghost FestivalWed, Sep 2
- Tibetan Democracy DayWed, Sep 2
October
- Kathina Ceremony PeriodSat, Oct 10 – Sat, Nov 7
- Boun Suang Heua (Boat Racing Festival)Fri, Oct 23
- Mid-Autumn Festival (Mooncake Festival)Sun, Oct 4
- Eastern Sudan Peace Agreement DayWed, Oct 14
- End of Buddhist Lent (Ok Phansa)Fri, Oct 9
- NavratriSun, Oct 11 – Mon, Oct 19
December
- Hmong New YearTue, Dec 1
- Simbang Gabi (Night Mass)Wed, Dec 16 – Thu, Dec 24
- Winter SolsticeTue, Dec 22
Observances 2026 — Every Country
Recognized dates that may not be official days off but hold cultural or social significance. In 2026, there are 64 observances across 20 countries, spanning every month of the year.
June4 events · 4 countries
- Jun 1Buddha's Birthday (Saka Dawa 15th)
- Jun 16Islamic New Year
- Jun 17Islamic New Year
- Jun 26Ashura
July1 events · 1 countries
August6 events · 4 countries
- Aug 6Arba'een
- Aug 12Galungan (Second Cycle)
- Aug 22Kuningan (Second Cycle)
- Aug 25Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
- Aug 26Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
- Aug 27Mevlid Kandili
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- How many observances are there worldwide in 2026?
- There are 64 observances across 20 countries in 2026.
- What is a observance?
- Recognized dates that may not be official days off but hold cultural or social significance.
- Which countries have observances in 2026?
- 20 countries observe observances in 2026. Browse the monthly breakdown above to see events by country.
- How do I export observances dates to my calendar?
- Click the export button on any event card or use the toolbar at the top to download all observances dates to Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar.