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Public Holidays in Europe 2026: Country-by-Country Roundup
Planning a European year? This roundup of public holidays in Europe 2026 compares the four big Western European calendars — Germany, France,…
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From the blog
Plain-language guides on how holidays work — separate from the reference calendars above.
Holiday Explainers
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What Closes on a Public Holiday? Banks, Offices and Transport
What closes on a public holiday? It is the question behind a thousand ruined errands. The answer follows a predictable pattern across…
Planning Tips
How to Plan Time Off Around Public Holidays
Want to turn a standard leave allowance into far more days off? Learning to plan time off around public holidays is the…
Holiday Explainers
Independence Day Holidays Around the World
Independence Day holidays are the most patriotic dates on any national calendar — the day a country celebrates its sovereignty, usually with…
Holiday Explainers
Labour Day and May Day: A Global Overview
Labour Day and May Day honour workers — but fall on different dates depending on where you are. Most of the world…
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know if today is a public holiday?
Choose your country in the checker at the top of this page. It compares today's date with that country's official public holiday list and shows the next upcoming holiday.
What is the difference between a public holiday and a bank holiday?
A public holiday is a day set by law or government notice when most offices and schools close. A bank holiday is the term used in some countries, such as the UK, for days when banks and many businesses close. In practice the two often overlap.
Why do Eid and other lunar holidays change every year?
Islamic holidays follow the lunar Hijri calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, so they move earlier each year. Final dates usually depend on official moon-sighting announcements.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
Many countries move the day off to the nearest weekday, often the following Monday, but the rule differs by country and sometimes by region. Each country calendar notes how substitute days work.
Are the dates on Holiday Status official?
Our calendars are compiled from official government sources, but announcements can change. Always confirm important plans with your government, employer or bank.