Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern countries are among those with the most national public holidays | Pew Research Center

February 11, 2026

Which countries have the most – and fewest – public holidays?

Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern countries are among those with the most national public holidays

Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern countries are among those with the most national public holidays

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Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern countries are among those with the most national public holidays

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Which countries have the most – and fewest – public holidays?
Public holidays for New Year’s Day, Labor Day and celebrations of nationhood are common worldwide
Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern countries are among those with the most national public holidays
Many African nations have national public holidays for Christmas and a major Eid