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Holidays around the world

HoliWiki is a multilingual holiday calendar database with public holidays, observances, festivals, and cultural context by country and year.

World Holiday Calendar

See which countries observe a holiday on each day of the year.

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Monthly Holiday Calendar

A full-width monthly view showing each day's holidays with country flags and clickable links.

January 2026

11 entries
January 1, 2026Thu🌏 International holidayNew Year's Day
January 2, 2026FriNew Zealand New ZealandDay after New Year's DaySwitzerland SwitzerlandSt. Berchtold's DayUnited Kingdom United Kingdom2 January
January 6, 2026Tue🌏 International holidayEpiphany
January 12, 2026MonJapan JapanComing of Age Day
January 19, 2026MonNew Zealand New ZealandWellington Anniversary DayUnited States United StatesBirthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.United States United StatesMartin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 26, 2026MonAustralia AustraliaAustralia DayNew Zealand New ZealandAuckland Anniversary Day

February 2026

27 entries
February 2, 2026MonIreland IrelandSaint Brigid's DayMexico MexicoConstitution DayNew Zealand New ZealandNelson Anniversary Day
February 6, 2026FriNew Zealand New ZealandWaitangi Day
February 11, 2026WedJapan JapanNational Foundation DayJapan JapanFoundation Day
February 16, 2026Mon🌏 International holidayCarnival🌏 International holidayLunar New YearCanada CanadaFamily DayCanada CanadaLouis Riel DayCanada CanadaIslander DayCanada CanadaHeritage DayChina ChinaChinese New Year's EveUnited States United StatesWashington's BirthdayUnited States United StatesPresidents Day
February 17, 2026Tue🌏 International holidayCarnival🌏 International holidayLunar New YearChina ChinaSpring FestivalPhilippines PhilippinesChinese New YearSingapore SingaporeChinese New Year
February 18, 2026Wed🌏 International holidayLunar New YearChina ChinaSpring Festival holidaySingapore SingaporeChinese New Year
February 19, 2026ThuChina ChinaSpring Festival holiday
February 23, 2026MonJapan JapanEmperor's BirthdayJapan JapanThe Emperor's Birthday
February 28, 2026SatSpain SpainDay of Andalucía

March 2026

18 entries
March 1, 2026SunSpain SpainDay of the Balearic IslandsSwitzerland SwitzerlandRepublic Day
March 2, 2026Mon🌏 International holidayLabour DaySouth Korea South KoreaIndependence Movement Day
March 8, 2026SunGermany GermanyInternational Women's Day
March 9, 2026Mon🌏 International holidayLabour DayAustralia AustraliaCanberra DayAustralia AustraliaAdelaide Cup DayAustralia AustraliaEight Hours DayNew Zealand New ZealandTaranaki Anniversary Day
March 16, 2026MonMexico MexicoBenito Juárez's birthday
March 17, 2026Tue🌏 International holidaySaint Patrick's Day
March 19, 2026ThuSwitzerland SwitzerlandSaint Joseph's Day
March 20, 2026FriJapan JapanVernal Equinox DaySingapore SingaporeHari Raya Puasa
March 21, 2026SatSouth Africa South AfricaHuman Rights Day
March 23, 2026MonNew Zealand New ZealandOtago Anniversary Day
March 24, 2026TueArgentina ArgentinaDay of Remembrance for Truth and Justice

April 2026

27 entries
April 2, 2026ThuArgentina ArgentinaDay of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas WarPhilippines PhilippinesMaundy ThursdaySpain SpainMaundy Thursday
April 3, 2026Fri🌏 International holidayGood Friday
April 4, 2026SatAustralia AustraliaHoly SaturdayPhilippines PhilippinesHoly SaturdaySwitzerland SwitzerlandNäfels procession
April 5, 2026Sun🌏 International holidayEaster SundayChina ChinaQingming Festival
April 6, 2026Mon🌏 International holidayEaster MondaySouth Africa South AfricaFamily Day
April 7, 2026TueNew Zealand New ZealandSouthland Anniversary Day
April 9, 2026ThuPhilippines PhilippinesDay of Valor
April 21, 2026TueBrazil BrazilTiradentes
April 23, 2026ThuCanada CanadaSaint George's DaySpain SpainDay of AragónSpain SpainCastile and León DayTurkey TurkeyNational Independence & Children's Day
April 25, 2026SatAustralia AustraliaAnzac DayItaly ItalyLiberation Day
April 27, 2026MonAustralia AustraliaAnzac DayNetherlands NetherlandsKing's DayNew Zealand New ZealandAnzac DaySouth Africa South AfricaFreedom Day
April 29, 2026WedJapan JapanShowa DayJapan JapanShōwa Day
April 30, 2026ThuVietnam VietnamReunification Day

May 2026

28 entries
May 1, 2026Fri🌏 International holidayLabour DaySouth Africa South AfricaWorkers' Day
May 2, 2026Sat🌏 International holidayLabour Day holidaySpain SpainDay of Madrid
May 3, 2026SunJapan JapanConstitution Memorial Day
May 4, 2026Mon🌏 International holidayLabour DayAustralia AustraliaMay DayIreland IrelandMay DayJapan JapanGreenery DayUnited Kingdom United KingdomEarly May Bank Holiday
May 5, 2026Tue🌏 International holidayChildren's Day
May 6, 2026WedJapan JapanSubstitute holidayJapan JapanConstitution Memorial Day
May 8, 2026FriFrance FranceVictory in Europe Day
May 14, 2026Thu🌏 International holidayAscension Day
May 17, 2026SunSpain SpainGalician Literature Day
May 18, 2026MonCanada CanadaVictoria DayCanada CanadaNational Patriots' Day
May 19, 2026TueTurkey TurkeyAtatürk Commemoration & Youth Day
May 24, 2026Sun🌏 International holidayPentecost
May 25, 2026Mon🌏 International holidayWhit MondayArgentina ArgentinaMay RevolutionSouth Korea South KoreaBuddha's BirthdayUnited Kingdom United KingdomSpring Bank HolidayUnited States United StatesMemorial Day
May 27, 2026WedSingapore SingaporeHari Raya Haji (Tentative Date)
May 30, 2026SatSpain SpainDay of the Canary Islands
May 31, 2026SunSpain SpainDay of Castilla-La Mancha

June 2026

23 entries
June 1, 2026MonAustralia AustraliaWestern Australia DayAustralia AustraliaReconciliation DayIndonesia IndonesiaPancasila DayIreland IrelandJune HolidayNew Zealand New ZealandKing's Birthday
June 2, 2026TueItaly ItalyRepublic Day
June 3, 2026WedSouth Korea South KoreaLocal Election Day
June 4, 2026Thu🌏 International holidayCorpus Christi
June 6, 2026SatSouth Korea South KoreaMemorial Day
June 8, 2026MonAustralia AustraliaKing's Birthday
June 9, 2026TueSpain SpainDay of MurciaSpain SpainDay of La Rioja
June 12, 2026FriPhilippines PhilippinesIndependence Day
June 15, 2026MonArgentina ArgentinaAnniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de GüemesUnited Kingdom United KingdomWorld Cup Bank Holiday
June 16, 2026TueSouth Africa South AfricaYouth Day
June 19, 2026FriChina ChinaDragon Boat FestivalUnited States United StatesJuneteenth National Independence Day
June 20, 2026SatArgentina ArgentinaGeneral Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day
June 21, 2026SunCanada CanadaNational Aboriginal Day
June 24, 2026WedCanada CanadaNational HolidayCanada CanadaDiscovery DaySpain SpainSt. John's Day

July 2026

14 entries
July 1, 2026WedCanada CanadaCanada Day
July 3, 2026FriUnited States United StatesIndependence Day (observed)United States United StatesIndependence Day
July 9, 2026ThuArgentina ArgentinaIndependence DayBrazil BrazilConstitutionalist Revolution of 1932
July 10, 2026FriNew Zealand New ZealandMatariki
July 12, 2026SunCanada CanadaOrangemen's Day
July 13, 2026MonUnited Kingdom United KingdomBattle of the Boyne
July 14, 2026TueFrance FranceBastille Day
July 15, 2026WedTurkey TurkeyDemocracy and National Unity Day
July 17, 2026FriSouth Korea South KoreaConstitution Day
July 20, 2026MonJapan JapanMarine Day
July 25, 2026SatSpain SpainSantiago Apóstol
July 28, 2026TueSpain SpainDay of the Cantabrian Institutions

August 2026

24 entries
August 1, 2026SatSwitzerland SwitzerlandSwiss National Day
August 3, 2026MonAustralia AustraliaPicnic DayCanada CanadaSaskatchewan DayCanada CanadaCivic HolidayCanada CanadaBritish Columbia DayCanada CanadaHeritage DayCanada CanadaNew Brunswick DayCanada CanadaNatal DayIreland IrelandAugust HolidayUnited Kingdom United KingdomSummer Bank Holiday
August 10, 2026MonSingapore SingaporeNational DaySouth Africa South AfricaNational Women's Day
August 11, 2026TueJapan JapanMountain Day
August 15, 2026Sat🌏 International holidayAssumption DaySwitzerland SwitzerlandAssumption of the Virgin Mary
August 17, 2026MonArgentina ArgentinaGeneral José de San Martín Memorial DayCanada CanadaDiscovery DayCanada CanadaGold Cup Parade DayIndonesia IndonesiaIndependence DaySouth Korea South KoreaLiberation Day
August 21, 2026FriPhilippines PhilippinesNinoy Aquino Day
August 30, 2026SunTurkey TurkeyVictory Day
August 31, 2026MonPhilippines PhilippinesNational Heroes DayUnited Kingdom United KingdomSummer Bank Holiday

September 2026

22 entries
September 2, 2026WedVietnam VietnamNational Day
September 7, 2026Mon🌏 International holidayLabour DayBrazil BrazilIndependence Day
September 8, 2026TueSpain SpainDay of ExtremaduraSpain SpainDay of Asturias
September 10, 2026ThuSwitzerland SwitzerlandGeneva Prayday
September 11, 2026FriSpain SpainNational Day of Catalonia
September 15, 2026TueSpain SpainFeast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida
September 16, 2026WedMexico MexicoIndependence Day
September 20, 2026SunGermany GermanyWorld Children's Day
September 21, 2026MonJapan JapanRespect for the Aged DaySwitzerland SwitzerlandFederal Fast Monday
September 22, 2026TueJapan JapanCitizen's holiday
September 23, 2026WedJapan JapanAutumnal Equinox Day
September 24, 2026ThuSouth Africa South AfricaHeritage DaySouth Korea South KoreaChuseok
September 25, 2026FriChina ChinaMid-Autumn FestivalSouth Korea South KoreaChuseok
September 26, 2026SatSouth Korea South KoreaChuseok
September 28, 2026MonAustralia AustraliaKing's BirthdayNew Zealand New ZealandCanterbury (South) Anniversary Day
September 30, 2026WedCanada CanadaNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation

October 2026

22 entries
October 1, 2026ThuChina ChinaNational Day
October 2, 2026FriChina ChinaNational Day holiday
October 3, 2026SatChina ChinaNational Day holidayGermany GermanyGerman Unity Day
October 4, 2026SunItaly ItalySt. Francis of Assisi's Day
October 5, 2026Mon🌏 International holidayLabour DaySouth Korea South KoreaNational Foundation Day
October 9, 2026FriSouth Korea South KoreaHangul DaySpain SpainDay of the Valencian Community
October 12, 2026MonArgentina ArgentinaDay of Respect for Cultural DiversityBrazil BrazilOur Lady of AparecidaCanada CanadaThanksgivingJapan JapanSports DaySpain SpainNational Day of SpainUnited States United StatesColumbus DayUnited States United StatesIndigenous Peoples' Day
October 23, 2026FriNew Zealand New ZealandHawke's Bay Anniversary Day
October 26, 2026Mon🌏 International holidayLabour DayIreland IrelandOctober Holiday
October 29, 2026ThuTurkey TurkeyRepublic Day
October 31, 2026Sat🌏 International holidayReformation DayPhilippines PhilippinesAll Saints' Day Eve

November 2026

23 entries
November 1, 2026Sun🌏 International holidayAll Saints' Day
November 2, 2026Mon🌏 International holidayAll Souls' DayNew Zealand New ZealandMarlborough Anniversary Day
November 3, 2026TueAustralia AustraliaMelbourne CupJapan JapanCulture Day
November 9, 2026MonSingapore SingaporeDeepavali
November 11, 2026WedCanada CanadaRemembrance DayCanada CanadaArmistice DayFrance FranceArmistice DayUnited States United StatesVeterans Day
November 13, 2026FriNew Zealand New ZealandCanterbury Anniversary Day
November 15, 2026SunBrazil BrazilRepublic Proclamation Day
November 16, 2026MonMexico MexicoRevolution Day
November 18, 2026WedGermany GermanyRepentance and Prayer Day
November 20, 2026FriBrazil BrazilBlack Awareness Day
November 23, 2026MonArgentina ArgentinaNational Sovereignty DayJapan JapanLabor Thanksgiving DayJapan JapanLabour Thanksgiving Day
November 26, 2026ThuUnited States United StatesThanksgiving Day
November 30, 2026MonNew Zealand New ZealandWestland Anniversary DayNew Zealand New ZealandChatham Islands Anniversary DayPhilippines PhilippinesBonifacio DayUnited Kingdom United KingdomSaint Andrew's Day

December 2026

13 entries
December 6, 2026SunSpain SpainConstitution Day
December 8, 2026Tue🌏 International holidayImmaculate ConceptionPhilippines PhilippinesFeast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
December 16, 2026WedSouth Africa South AfricaDay of Reconciliation
December 24, 2026ThuPhilippines PhilippinesChristmas Eve
December 25, 2026Fri🌏 International holidayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026Sat🌏 International holidayBoxing DaySouth Africa South AfricaDay of Goodwill
December 28, 2026Mon🌏 International holidayBoxing DayNew Zealand New ZealandBoxing Day
December 30, 2026WedPhilippines PhilippinesRizal Day
December 31, 2026ThuPhilippines PhilippinesLast Day of The YearSwitzerland SwitzerlandRestoration Day

Holiday topics

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All Saints' Day

All Saints' Day is a Christian solemnity celebrated on November 1 to honor all saints, known and unknown.

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All Souls' Day

All Souls' Day is a Christian day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed, observed on November 2.

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Ascension Day

Ascension Day commemorates the bodily ascension of Jesus into heaven, observed 40 days after Easter.

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Assumption Day

Assumption Day celebrates the bodily taking up of the Virgin Mary into heaven at the end of her earthly life, observed on August 15.

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Boxing Day

Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated on December 26 in many Commonwealth countries, traditionally a day for giving gifts to service workers and the less fortunate.

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Carnival

Carnival is a festive season occurring before Lent, featuring parades, music, dancing, and elaborate costumes, famously celebrated in Brazil and many Catholic countries.

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Children's Day

Children's Day is a commemorative date celebrated in honor of children, observed on various dates around the world.

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Christmas Day

Christmas Day is observed on December 25 in many countries, with religious and cultural traditions that vary by region.

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Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi is a Catholic feast celebrating the real presence of the body and blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.

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Easter Monday

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in many countries with Christian traditions.

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Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is the most important feast in the Christian calendar.

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Epiphany

Epiphany is a Christian feast celebrating the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ, traditionally associated with the visit of the Magi.

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Good Friday

Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed during Holy Week on the Friday before Easter Sunday.

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Immaculate Conception

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the belief that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin, observed on December 8.

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Labour Day

Labour Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers, observed on May 1 in many countries.

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Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is China's most important traditional holiday, marking the start of the lunar calendar year.

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Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year begins a new year in lunisolar calendar traditions and is celebrated across several Asian communities.

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New Year's Day

New Year's Day marks the first day of the Gregorian calendar year and is observed in many countries.

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Pentecost

Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, celebrated 50 days after Easter.

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Reformation Day

Reformation Day commemorates Martin Luther's posting of the Ninety-five Theses, a pivotal event in the Protestant Reformation, observed on October 31.

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Saint Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17, commemorating Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

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Whit Monday

Whit Monday is the day after Pentecost, a Christian festival celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.

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