Map Shows Countries With Fewest Public Holidays
Summary
A new analysis by Pew Research shows the number of public holidays recognized in 2026 by countries around the world. The study reveals significant differences between countries, with some having very few holidays due to decentralized systems or legal definitions, while others have many, often due to religious observances.Key Facts
- The United States will have 11 federal public holidays in 2026.
- Switzerland has one official national holiday, but its 26 regions, called cantons, set their own additional holidays.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina only has four national holidays, influenced by its political structure with different self-governing areas.
- Uruguay legally considers widespread events like Carnival and Holy Week as working holidays, leading to just five national holidays.
- Myanmar will have the most public holidays in 2026, with a total of 30, followed by Bangladesh with 29 and Sri Lanka with 25.
- Many countries include public holidays based on religious observances, such as Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, and Christian holidays.
- New Year’s Day is the most commonly observed holiday globally on January 1, and International Labor Day is marked by many countries, though not always on May 1.
- The analysis was based on data from public, national holidays recognized for time off in 2026 across 190 U.N. member countries.
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