At a Glance
48 events across 15 countries
Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayArba'eenApril Fools' DayEid al-Fitr
📋 Observances — 2026 Calendar
48 holidays, festivals & observances
January
- GalunganWed, Jan 14
- ThaipusamSun, Jan 25
- KuninganSat, Jan 24
- Saraswati DaySat, Jan 10
- Feast of the Black NazareneFri, Jan 9
February
- Ramadan BeginsWed, Feb 18
- Isra Mi'rajSun, Feb 8
- Ramazan BaşlangıcıWed, Feb 18
- Shab-e-Barat (Night of Fortune)Tue, Feb 3
March
- Eid al-FitrFri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22
- Cap Go Meh (Lantern Festival)Tue, Mar 3
- Chap Goh Mei (Lantern Festival)Tue, Mar 3
- Nuzul Al-QuranFri, Mar 6
- Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)Sun, Mar 15
- Kadir GecesiSun, Mar 15
- Chunga Choepa (Butter Lamp Festival)Tue, Mar 3
- Soldiers' DayWed, Mar 18
- Tibetan Uprising DayTue, Mar 10
April
- April Fools' DayWed, Apr 1
- World Autism Awareness DayThu, Apr 2
- World Health DayTue, Apr 7
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping)Sun, Apr 5
May
- Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27 – Sat, May 30
- Vesak DayTue, May 12
- Vesak (Buddha's Birthday)Tue, May 12
- Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu)Sun, May 31
June
- AshuraFri, Jun 26
- Buddha's Birthday (Saka Dawa 15th)Mon, Jun 1
- Islamic New YearWed, Jun 17
July
August
- Prophet Muhammad's BirthdayThu, Aug 27
- Arba'eenThu, Aug 6
- Galungan (Second Cycle)Wed, Aug 12
- Mevlid KandiliThu, Aug 27
- Kuningan (Second Cycle)Sat, Aug 22
September
- Hungry Ghost FestivalWed, Sep 2
- Vu Lan (Ullambana)Tue, Sep 8
- Tibetan Democracy DayWed, Sep 2
October
- 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
- Kathina Ceremony PeriodSat, Oct 10 – Sat, Nov 7
- Boun Suang Heua (Boat Racing Festival)Fri, Oct 23
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 48 observances across 15 countries, spanning every month of the year.
April5 events · 3 countries
May4 events · 4 countries
- May 12Vesak Day
- May 12Vesak (Buddha's Birthday)
- May 27Eid al-Adha
- May 31Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu)
June3 events · 3 countries
- Jun 1Buddha's Birthday (Saka Dawa 15th)
- Jun 17Islamic New Year
- Jun 26Ashura
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- How many observances are there worldwide in 2026?
- There are 48 observances across 15 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?
- 15 countries observe observances in 2026. Browse the monthly breakdown above to see events by country.
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