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2 days ago · Eid ul-Fitr. As a predominately Islamic country, the majority of recognized public holidays are based on Islamic culture and religion. Additionally, some key calendar dates of other religions are marked by official public holidays. Bangladesh also honors several optional holidays throughout the year. Paid time off for the optional holidays are ...
1 day ago · The General Office of the State Council releases the country’s official holiday dates for the following year in November/December. Every year, the State Council provides extra holidays to make long holiday weeks, especially during the country’s largest and most important holiday, the Spring Festival. However, official working days on a ...
2 days ago · In Sweden, public holidays are categorised as Christian or non-Christian observances. It is common practice for businesses in Sweden to close at noon the day before a public holiday. If a holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, most employees are permitted time off for what is termed a “squeeze day.”. This allows employees to take the extra ...
1 day ago · Father’s Day. The Philippines celebrate 18 national holidays each year. Of these 18 national holidays, 4 of these holidays are considered “special non-working” days. Under the Labour Code of the Philippines, all employees are entitled to receive a paid day off for the 14 national holidays. Special non-working days do not qualify for ...
2 days ago · Indonesian public holidays are set each year by Joint Ministerial Decree. Each year, the holiday dates are determined by various ministers, departments and decrees. The concept of ‘cuti bersama’ (joint holiday) has been introduced by the Indonesian Government with the aim to promote domestic tourism. Joint holidays are provided to prolong ...
2 days ago · Mid Autumn Festival. Taiwan’s public holidays are provided for by the Ministry of Labor through the Labor Standards Act and its related Enforcement Rules. The Central Personnel Administration in Taipei regulates all non-working national holidays. Other branches of the government of Taiwan have been known to issue one-time national holidays.
4 days ago · Holiday. 1 January 2024 (Mon) New Year’s Day (three-day weekend) 10 February 2024 (Sat) Lunar New Year (four-day weekend) 12 February 2024 (Mon) The 3rd day of Lunar New Year. 13 February 2024 (Tues) The 4th day of Lunar New Year.
