Public holiday news
Here are some recent public holiday news updates from around the world:
United States
- The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 17, 2022.
- President Joe Biden has declared February 12, 2022, as a federal holiday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women's suffrage.
Canada
- Canada will observe Family Day on Monday, February 21, 2022, in most provinces and territories.
- The province of Quebec will observe the Quebec National Holiday on Monday, June 20, 2022.
United Kingdom
- The UK will observe the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday, May 30, 2022.
- The Queen's Platinum Jubilee will be celebrated from June 2-5, 2022, with an extra bank holiday on Friday, June 3, 2022.
Australia
- Australia will observe the Queen's Birthday public holiday on Monday, June 13, 2022, in most states and territories.
- The country will also observe the Mid-Autumn Festival on Monday, October 3, 2022.
India
- India will observe the Republic Day on Thursday, January 26, 2022.
- The country will also observe the Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday on Monday, October 2, 2022.
China
- China will observe the Chinese New Year on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
- The country will also observe the National Day of Mourning on September 30, 2022, to commemorate the death of former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
Other countries
- Japan will observe the New Year's holiday on January 1, 2022, and the Coming of Age Day on the second Monday in January.
- South Africa will observe the Freedom Day on Friday, April 27, 2022.
- Brazil will observe the Labor Day on May 1, 2022.
Please note that these are just a few examples of public holidays and the dates may vary depending on the country or region. It's always a good idea to check with your local government or employer for specific holiday dates and observances.