The Public Holidays Directory is the authoritative source for national holidays, bank holidays, and official observances worldwide. Established in 2015, our database provides accurate, verified holiday information for government agencies, businesses, educational institutions, and travelers.
Our directory serves as a trusted reference for:
Plan ahead with our comprehensive 2026 and 2027 holiday calendars. Each country page provides complete lists of upcoming public holidays, including exact dates, day of week, holiday type, and official descriptions.
Navigate by selecting a country from the alphabetical list above, use the dropdown quick navigation, or choose a specific year to view all holidays for that period. Each holiday entry includes the official name, date, type of observance, and historical significance where applicable. Our tools below help calculate working days, countdown to holidays, and perform date calculations for planning purposes.
All holiday data is sourced from official government gazettes, national archives, and authorized announcements. We maintain relationships with government information offices to ensure the highest level of accuracy. Data is reviewed and updated daily to reflect any changes in holiday declarations.
While we strive for complete accuracy, users should verify critical dates with official government sources. Holiday dates for religious observances based on lunar calendars may be subject to official confirmation each year.