Welcome to the ultimate resource for global holidays 2026. Our comprehensive database covers public holidays, bank holidays, observances, and special events for 230 countries worldwide. Whether you're planning international business meetings, scheduling travel, or simply curious about cultural celebrations, this is your complete reference for 2026.
New Year's Day (Jan 1) • Chinese New Year (Feb 17) • Easter (Apr 5) • Eid al-Fitr (Mar 20-21) • Labour Day (May 1) • Diwali (Nov 8) • Christmas (Dec 25) • Hanukkah (Dec 5-13) • Holi (Mar 13) • Thanksgiving (US) (Nov 26)
Global holidays 2026 include New Year's Day (Jan 1), International Women's Day (Mar 8), Easter (Apr 5), Labour Day (May 1), Christmas (Dec 25), Diwali (Nov 8), Eid al-Fitr (Mar 20-21), and many more country-specific holidays. Use our country directory above to find exact dates for any nation.
The number varies by country. India has 21 national/regional holidays, USA has 11 federal holidays, UK has 8 bank holidays, Japan has 16 national holidays, and Australia has 7-9 depending on state. Our database contains over 3,500 holiday entries across 230 countries.
Countries with the most public holidays in 2026: Cambodia (28), Sri Lanka (25), India (21), Colombia (20), Philippines (20), Japan (16), South Korea (16), Thailand (16), Brazil (15), and Mexico (15). Western countries typically have fewer (8-12).
Major religious holidays 2026 include Easter (Apr 5), Eid al-Fitr (Mar 20-21), Eid al-Adha (May 27-28), Diwali (Nov 8), Hanukkah (Dec 5-13), Christmas (Dec 25), Holi (Mar 13), Maha Shivratri (Feb 15), and Buddha Purnima (May 11). Islamic dates may vary by moon sighting.
Public holidays are days when most businesses and schools are closed. Bank holidays specifically refer to days when banks are closed, though they often coincide with public holidays. Some countries (like the UK) have unique bank holidays where banks close but businesses may remain open.
Yes, we include major international observances such as International Women's Day (Mar 8), Earth Day (Apr 22), World Environment Day (Jun 5), World Health Day (Apr 7), and Human Rights Day (Dec 10).
International businesses should: 1) Identify key countries they operate in, 2) Note major holiday periods (Christmas, New Year, summer holidays), 3) Plan around long weekends, 4) Respect cultural sensitivities during religious holidays, 5) Use our country-specific pages for detailed planning.