Public Holidays in Nepal for 2019 Nepal is considered the ‘Land of Festivals’ because there is at least one part of the nation that celebrates a festival every day. The festivals can be linked to the commemorating the departed soul, a different season, to mark an agricultural cycle’s beginning or end, for family celebrations or…
Public Holidays in Maldives for 2019 The Maldives is officially called the Republic of the Maldives, which is an island in the Indian Ocean-Arabian Sea. The prominent religion in Maldives is Islam. It is the president of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who declares the holidays in Maldives. Maldives has 24 national holidays in total. You…
Public Holidays in Taiwan for 2019 Offices and embassies usually are closed during the religious and public holidays. It is worth noting that in the Chinese New Year, Taiwan and other parts of Asia celebrate it. A lot of restaurants are closed, and you can expect that. Taiwan follows the Western and Lunar Calendar, which…
Public Holidays in Hong Kong for 2019 The Hong Kong public holidays are a mixture of the usual Chinese festivals, Western holidays, and local festivities. The most extended holiday in Hong Kong is the Chinese New Year, while workers can enjoy at least three straight days off during early February. It is combined with the…
Public Holidays in Laos for 2019 Traditionally, the Laos Public Holiday 2019 is based on the solar-lunar mixed calendar. The year has solar phases, and the months are divided into lunar phases. It was in 638 BC when the Lao Buddhist Era started. Laos festivals are connected to agricultural seasons or Buddhist holidays, and “BOUN”…
Public Holidays in Thailand for 2019 Thailand’s religious background is diverse and cultural, which makes it a fascinating country visit. Aside from the typical events and festivals in Thailand that they celebrate yearly, there are public holidays that have international events and observances. The government announces the Bank of Thailand decides the bank holidays. In…
Public Holidays in Myanmar for 2019 There is a total of 30 holidays in Myanmar, and it is now a sovereign state in South Asia. About 4/5th of this country follows Buddhism. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar’s government is the one responsible for announcing the annual list of holiday dates, and non-working public…
Public Holidays in Bhutan for 2019 In Bhutan, there is a religious festival called Tshechu that means “tenth day” that is annually held in different temples, dzongs, and monasteries in all parts of the county. The Tshechu is celebrated every tenth day of a month that corresponds to Guru Rimpoche’s birthday, but it follows the…
Public Holidays in Japan for 2019 The Japanese are not known for taking long vacations. However, they have 16 national public holidays that are recognized by the government every year. Their public holidays mean that people are particularly busy traveling to different places with their family or to be with them. They also travel to…
Public Holidays in Sri Lanka for 2019 70% of Sri Lanka’s population follows Buddhism, which is why most of the public holidays are based on that culture. Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism are practised in some parts of Sri Lanka to mark respect. The government includes holidays for all three religions every year. One major Buddhism…
Public Holidays in China for 2019 The Chinese General Office of the State Council already released the official holiday of the country. There are seven official holidays each year in China. The Chinese New Year, New Year’s Day, QingMing Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Labor Day, National Day, and Mid-Autumn Festival. Based on tradition, the schedule…
Public Holidays in India for 2019 The total holidays in India is 71. The division of the schedule is across three classifications: the restricted, gazette, and state and union territory. A lot of human resource managers who are foreigners find it challenging to understand India’s holiday schedule. It is not surprising because the state and…