| Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2026-01-16 | Isra' and Mi'raj |
| 2026-02-17 | Lunar New Year |
| 2026-03-19 | Day of Silence |
| 2026-03-21 | Eid al-Fitr |
| 2026-03-22 | Eid al-Fitr Second Day |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday |
| 2026-04-05 | Easter Sunday |
| 2026-05-01 | International Labor Day |
| 2026-05-14 | Ascension Day |
| 2026-05-27 | Eid al-Adha |
| 2026-05-31 | Vesak Day |
| 2026-06-01 | Pancasila Day |
| 2026-06-16 | Islamic New Year |
| 2026-08-17 | Independence Day |
| 2026-08-25 | Prophet's Birthday |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day |
New Year's Day Introduction
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Eid al-Fitr Introduction
Eid al-Fitr is the festival breaking the fast of Ramadan, observed on the first day of Shawwal. It is one of the two major Islamic festivals and a public holiday throughout the Muslim world. The celebration opens with a special congregational prayer, followed by visits to family and neighbours, shared meals and giving to charity. Where the date has been confirmed by moon sighting, it appears without the estimated qualifier on published calendars.
Good Friday Introduction
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Easter Sunday Introduction
Easter Sunday is the central feast of the Christian year, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus three days after the crucifixion. In many countries it is a public holiday, though in others the legal holiday falls on the preceding Friday or the following Monday. The date is movable, set by the Council of Nicaea as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the March equinox, so it ranges from 22 March to 25 April.
Ascension Day Introduction
Ascension Day commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven, held on the fortieth day of Easter, always a Thursday. It is a public holiday in many European countries including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Because it is tied to Easter, the date falls between 30 April and 3 June. In several countries it also serves as a traditional day for outdoor excursions.