How many public holidays are there worldwide in 2026?

There are 632 public holidays across 128 countries in 2026.

Which countries have public holidays in 2026?

128 countries observe public holidays in 2026. Browse the monthly breakdown above to see events by country.

How do I export public holidays dates to my calendar?

Click the export button on any event card or use the toolbar at the top to download all public holidays dates to Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar.

📋 Public Holidays — 2026 Calendar

504 events

At a Glance

632 events across 128 countries

New Year's DayIndependence DayThursdayNew Year Holiday

Tết Nguyên Đán

Tue, Feb 17 – Wed, Feb 18

2 days

होली

Tue, Mar 3

Tuesday

Semana Santa

Sun, Mar 29 – Sat, Apr 4

7 days

गणेश चतुर्थी

Mon, Sep 14 – Thu, Sep 24

11 days

दशहरा

Tue, Oct 20

Tuesday

Public Holidays 2026 — Every Country

Official government-declared days off work. These are gazetted holidays where businesses and schools are typically closed. In 2026, there are 632 public holidays across 128 countries, spanning every month of the year.

January51 events · 96 countries

Jan 1New Year's Day +87
Jan 1Independence Day
Jan 1Thursday
Jan 2New Year Holiday
Jan 2Ancestors' Day
Jan 2Carnival Day
Jan 2New Year's Day (2nd day)
Jan 2New Year (Day 2)
Jan 2New Year (2nd day)
Jan 2Bridge Public Holiday
Jan 3Revolution Day
Jan 3Popular Uprising Day
Jan 4Independence Day
Jan 4Day of King Amador
Jan 6Epiphany
Jan 6Army Day
Jan 7Orthodox Christmas
Jan 7Constitution Day
Jan 9Peace Agreement Day
Jan 10Traditional Day (Vodoun Festival)
Jan 10National Children's Day
Jan 11Anniversary of the Independence Manifesto
Jan 12Epiphany
Jan 13Democracy and Freedom Day
Jan 13Liberation Day
Jan 14Amazigh New Year
Jan 14Makar Sankranti
Jan 15John Chilembwe Day
Jan 16–Jan 17Isra and Mi'raj
Jan 16Leilat al-Meiraj
Jan 19–Jan 20Timket (Epiphany)
Jan 20National Heroes' Day
Jan 20Heroes' Day
Jan 20Armed Forces Day
Jan 21Errol Barrow Day
Jan 26Australia Day
Jan 26Republic Day
Jan 27Sainte Dévote's Day
Jan 1New Year's Day +13
Jan 1Independence Day
Jan 2New Year (Day 2)
Jan 2New Year Holiday
Jan 3Popular Uprising Day
Jan 4Popular Uprising Day (Observed)
Jan 7Constitution Day
Jan 7Coptic Christmas
Jan 11Anniversary of the Independence Manifesto
Jan 14Amazigh New Year
Jan 15John Chilembwe Day
Jan 20Armed Forces Day
Jan 22Thaipoosam Cavadee

November50 events · 50 countries

Nov 1–Nov 2All Saints' Day +19
Nov 2All Souls' Day
Nov 2Arrival of Indentured Labourers
Nov 4Full Moon of Tazaungdaing
Nov 5National Thanksgiving Day
Nov 6Green March Day
Nov 6–Nov 10Deepavali (Diwali)
Nov 6Anniversary of the Green March
Nov 6Constitution Day
Nov 8Divali
Nov 8Sunday
Nov 10Diwali
Nov 10Genghis Khan's Birthday
Nov 11Independence Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Nov 11Remembrance Day
Nov 11Republic Day
Nov 11Independence Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Nov 12Maore Day
Nov 12Lhabab Duchen (Buddha's Descent)
Nov 13King's Birthday
Nov 14Readjustment Movement Day
Nov 14Chinggis Khan's Birthday
Nov 15National Peace Day
Nov 16Independence of Cartagena
Nov 18Independence Day
Nov 19Monaco National Day
Nov 20–Nov 22Boun That Luang Festival
Nov 24Guru Nanak Jayanti
Nov 24Full Moon Day of Tazaungmon
Nov 26Day of the Signing of the Argel Accord
Nov 28Republic Day
Nov 28Republic Day
Nov 28Independence Day
Nov 28Proclamation of the Republic
Nov 29Unity Day
Nov 30Independence Day
Nov 30William Tubman's Birthday
Nov 30Bonifacio Day
Nov 30Independence Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 2All Souls' Day
Nov 2Martyrs' Day (Observed)
Nov 2Arrival of Indentured Labourers
Nov 6Anniversary of the Green March
Nov 11Independence Day
Nov 15National Peace Day
Nov 18Independence Day
Nov 28Proclamation of the Republic

December49 events · 84 countries

Dec 1Republic Day
Dec 1Restoration of Independence
Dec 1Freedom and Democracy Day
Dec 2Lao National Day
Dec 3National Day
Dec 4Farmers' Day
Dec 4National Day
Dec 5HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday; National Day; National Father's Day
Dec 7HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday (in lieu); National Day (in lieu); National Father's Day (in lieu)
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 8Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Dec 10Human Rights Day
Dec 10Constitution Day
Dec 11Proclamation of Independence Day
Dec 12Neutrality Day
Dec 13National Day
Dec 17Revolution and Youth Day
Dec 17Ganden Ngamchoe (Tsongkhapa Day)
Dec 18Republic Day
Dec 20Macao SAR Day
Dec 20Abolition of Slavery
Dec 20Abolition of Slavery Day
Dec 21São Tomé Day
Dec 22National Unity Day
Dec 24Joint Holiday
Dec 24Independence Day
Dec 24Christmas Eve
Dec 25Christmas Day +67
Dec 25Friday
Dec 26Boxing Day / St. Stephen's Day +11
Dec 26Boxing Day +2
Dec 26Family Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
Dec 26Family Day
Dec 28Boxing Day (Observed)
Dec 28Incwala Day
Dec 29National Freedom and Independence Day
Dec 30Rizal Day
Dec 31New Year's Eve
Dec 1Freedom and Democracy Day
Dec 3Farmers' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 11Proclamation of Independence Day
Dec 17Revolution and Youth Day
Dec 18Republic Day
Dec 22National Unity Day
Dec 25Christmas Day +12
Dec 26Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays are there worldwide in 2026?: There are 632 public holidays across 128 countries in 2026.
What is a public holiday?: Official government-declared days off work. These are gazetted holidays where businesses and schools are typically closed.
Which countries have public holidays in 2026?: 128 countries observe public holidays in 2026. Browse the monthly breakdown above to see events by country.
How do I export public holidays dates to my calendar?: Click the export button on any event card or use the toolbar at the top to download all public holidays dates to Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar.