National Day of the People’s Republic of China 2012
The National Day of the People’s Republic of China is a public holiday for the people in China to celebrate their national day. It is celebrated on October 1 every year to commemorate the declaration of the founding of PRC on a ceremony in Tianamen Square, Beijing in 1949. Each year, this national day is observed in China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
When is China’s National Day 2012?
China National Day 2012 falls on Monday, 1 October 2012.
When is China’s National Day 2013?
China National Day 2013 falls on Tuesday, 1 October 2013.
China’s National Day Celebration
During the National Day of the People’s Republic of China, many kinds of celebrations including fireworks and concerts are arranged by the government. Portraits of some leaders are attached in some public places garnished with many decorations and festive themes. Some large parades and firework displays are arranged in most cities of China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Since China’s National Day is the beginning of one Golden Week in PRC, many Chinese have a short vacation with the destination of both domestic and overseas. Thus, travel fares during China’s National Day are usually inflated up to two or three times. Although most businesses and schools are closed during China’s National Day Golden Week, post offices, restaurants, and shops are usually open to meet consumers’ needs.
Happy China’s National Day 2012 !
Queensland Public Holidays 2013
As one of the states in Australia, Queensland observed its own public holidays. Public holidays observed in Queensland are based on Holidays Act 1983. Queensland celebrates at least 11 public holidays a year.
Most workers in Australia including Queensland are granted days off during public holidays. Since the implementation of Fair Work Act 2009 and the modern awards in 2010, employees required to work during public holidays must be paid at a penalty rate of about 2.5 times (double time and a half) the regular payment.
Since the year of 2011, the government in Queensland decide that when a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be considered as an additional holiday, not a substitute holiday anymore.
Starting from 2012, the Queen’s birthday in Queensland will be observed on the first Monday of October to align with the other states. Before 2012, the Queen’s birthday in Queensland was celebrated on the second Monday of June.
Below is the list of Queensland 2013 public holidays calendar. Please note that the calendar provided below is based on an estimate. We do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the calendar.
List of 2013 Public Holidays in Queensland
New Year’s Day
The first day of the first month in Gregorian (Western) calendar
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Australia Day
Commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet from England to Australia
*Monday, 28 January 2013
Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Saturday
The day before Easter Sunday
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday
Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day
Commemorates the citizens who have served Australia (including those who died) during wars
(considered as non-trading hours in Queensland)
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Labour Day
Celebrates the achievement of all workers in Queensland
Monday, 6 May 2013
Royal Queensland Show / Brisbane Ekka Show
Celebrates the annual agricultural show of Queensland
(only in Brisbane)
Wednesday, 14 August 2013
Queen’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of British Monarch
Monday, 7 October 2013
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day
The day after Christmas
Thursday, 26 December 2013
*Australia Day 2013 falls on Saturday, 26 January 2013. Thus, the following Monday will be considered as a substitute holiday.
Happy Queensland Holiday 2013!
Taiwan Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
Most public holidays in Taiwan are regulated based on the traditional Chinese festivals observed every year. The only Chinese-non-related holiday observed in this country is Taiwan Republic Day which falls in coincidence with the New Year’s Day.
The list of 2013 Taiwan public holidays are available below. Please note that this is not an official Taiwan public holidays calendar, but only an estimate. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information available.
2013 Public Holidays in Taiwan (Republic of China)
Below is the list of Taiwan 2013 holidays:
Taiwan Republic Day / Founding Day / New Year’s Day
Founding of Republic of China in 1912
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Chinese New Year’s Eve
The day before Chinese New Year
Saturday, 9 February 2013
Chinese New Year
1st day to the 3rd day of the 1st lunar month according to Chinese lunar calendar
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Monday, 11 February 2013
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
*Wednesday, 13 February 2013 (*4th day of Chinese New Year observed as a holiday since the 1st day falls on Sunday)
Peace Memorial Day
Commemoration of 228 Incident or 228 Massacre regarding anti-government move in 1947
Thursday, 28 February 2013
The Combined Holidays Between Woman’s Day and Children Day
Celebrated since 2011 as a campaign to increase the low birth-rate in Taiwan
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day)
Celebrated on the 15th day from the Spring Equinox – Qing ming Festival
Wednesday, 5 April 2013
Dragon Boat Festival / Dragon Festival / Dumping Festival
5th day of the 5th month according to the Chinese lunar month
Wednesday, 12 June 2013 – Dragon Boat Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival / Moon Festival / Mooncake Festival / Lantern Festival
Popular lunar harvest festival celebrated by Chinese and Chinese origin people
Thursday, 19 September 2013
National Celebration Day / Double Tenth Day
Celebration of the start of Wuchang uprising in 1911
Thursday, 10 October 2013
Happy Taiwan Holidays 2013!
Northern Territory Public Holidays 2013
Being one main territory of Australia, Northern Territory observes its own public holidays in addition to the National ones. Every year, the citizens of Northern Territory celebrates 11 public holidays .
Northern Territory recognizes a substitute holiday whenever a certain public holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday. During these public holidays, most workers are given time off with a regular payment.
There is no provision which requires employers to pay an additional payment for the workers working on public holidays. Yet, the employers may receive penalty rate of payment for working on public holidays based on the contracts of employments agreed before.
The list of Northern Territory 2013 public holidays calendar is available below. However, the calendar provided is only an estimate. The accuracy of the information on the calendar cannot be guaranteed.
List of 2013 Public Holidays in Northern Territory
New Year’s Day
The beginning of the year according to Gregorian (Western) calendar
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Australia Day
Celebrates the arrival of the First Fleet from England to Australia
^Monday, 28 January 2013
(Australia Day 2013 falls on Saturday, thus, Monday is considered as substitute holiday)
Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Saturday
The day after Good Friday
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday
Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day
Commemorates the citizens who have served Australia during wars
Thursday, 25 April 2013
May Day
Celebrates the achievement of all workers in Northern Territory
Monday, 6 May 2013
Queen’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of British Monarch
Monday, 10 June 2013
Picnic Day
An extra day of rest for workers in Northern Territory
Monday, 5 August 2013
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day
The day after Christmas
Thursday, 26 December 2013
Happy Northern Territory Holiday 2013!
Ninoy Aquino Day 2012
Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working day in Philippines to commemorate the assassination of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. on 12 August 1983. People in Philippines observe Ninoy Aquino Day on the anniversary of Benigno Aquino’s assassination date every year. The assassination of Benigno Aquino was the beginning of many rallies in Philippines that led to the collapse of Philippines government led by President Ferdinand Marcos.
When is Ninoy Aquino Day 2012?
Ninoy Aquino Day 2012 falls on Tuesday, 21 August 2012.
Background of Ninoy Aquino Day
Benigno Aquino was a political figure of Philippines who opposed Philippines government led by President Ferdinand Marcos. Through the party of Lakas ng Bayan (LABAN), Benigno Aquino actively criticized the way Ferdinand Marcos ruled the country. He was imprisoned in Philippines for about 7 until 8 years but allowed to get a medication in the United States after suffered a heart attack during his imprisonment.
Staying in the US for three years, Benigno Aquino came back to his country to challenge the incumbent Ferdinant Marcos for the 1984 elections. Benigno Aquino was shot to death when he arrived on Manila International Airport (now Ninoy Aquinoy International Airport) on 21 August 1983. The observance of Ninoy Aquino Day was regulated through the Republic Act 9256 signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Aroyyo on 25 February 2004.
Ninoy Aquino Day 2012 Celebration
Since Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working day, many Filipinos use the day to gather with family and friends and get relaxed from the busy daily routines. Some people who experienced the hard time for democracy in Philippines commemorates the day solemnly by recalling and honoring what people have done to establish democracy in their country.
At first, President Gloria Macapagal-Aroyyo decided to observe Ninoy Aquino Day on the nearest Monday to the date of Ninoy Aquino’s assassination in order to create long weekend and boost Philippines tourism. However, President Benigno Aquino III change Ninoy Aquino Day back to its actual date in 2010.
Wish you a happy Ninoy Aquino Day 2012 !
South Korea Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
South Korea Public Holidays
South Korea has three categories of public holidays – National Celebration Day, National Flag Raising Day, and Public Day off.
One public holiday in South Korea may belong to one or two categories above. All public holidays in the category of National Celebration Day also belong to the category of Flag Raising Day. However, public holidays included in the Flag Raising Day do not necessarily belong to National Celebration Day.
The list of South Korea Public Holidays for calendar year 2013 is available below. Please note that the calendar is based on estimate only. Therefore, we do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy the information available.
South Korea Holidays 2013
Here is South Korea 2013 holidays calendar.
New Year’s Day (Sinjeong)
The first day of the year according to Gregorian calendar.
(Public Day Off)
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Korean New Year’s Day (Seollal)
The 1st day of lunar Korean calendar. One of the most important traditional Korean holiday.
(Public Day Off for 3 days)
Saturday, 9 February 2013
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Monday, 11 February 2013
Independence (Declaration) Day (Samiljeol)
Commemorates the March 1st Independent Movement in 1919 and the declaration of Korean independence from Imperial Japan.
(Public Day Off)
Friday, 1 March 2013
Children’s Day (Eorininal)
Celebrates childhood and promote children’s happiness. Children’s Day had been celebrated on May 1st since 1922 until 1945. In 1946, Children’s Day was moved to May 5th, and then declared as public holiday in 1975.
(Public Day Off)
Sunday, 5 May 2013
Buddha’s Birthday (Seokgatansinil)
A Buddhism festival to celebrate the birthday of Gautama Buddha. Buddhism is one of the two major religions in South Korea.
(Public Day Off)
Friday, 17 May 2013
Memorial Day (Hyeonchung-il)
Commemorates those who died in military service to defend the nation or the ones who carried out independence movement in South Korea.
(Public Day Off)
Thursday, 6 June 2013
Constitution Day (Jeheonjeol)
Celebrates the declaration of the first constitution of the Republic of Korea in 1948.
(Public Day Off)
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Liberation Day(Gwangbokjeol)
Celebrates the national liberation from the Japanese colonization in 1945.
(Public Day Off)
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Korean Thanksgiving (Chuseok)
Also called “Han-gawi” or Mid-Autumn festival. A Korean traditional harvest festival to celebrate the good harvest. One of the most important holidays in South Korea.
(Public Day Off for 3 days)
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Thursday, 19 September 2013
Friday, 20 September 2013
Armed Forces Day (Gukgunuinal)
A day to recognize, venerate, and honor the military forces of the Republic of Korea.
(Working Day)
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol)
Celebrates the foundation of the first state of Korean nation – Gojoseon.
(Public Day Off)
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Hangul Day (Hangeullal)
Commemorates the invention of Hangul (1443) and its proclamation (1446). Hangul is the native alphabet of the Korean language.
(Working Day)
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Christmas Day (Gidoktansinil)
A Christian festival to celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ.
(Public Day Off)
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
National Celebration Day
Public holidays in this category celebrate events considered joyous to Korea. Independence Declaration Day, Constitution Day, Liberation Day, National Foundation Day, and Hangul Day belong to this category.
National Flag Raising Days
During this kind of holidays, all households in Korea are suggested to raise South Korean national flag (Taegukgi). All the National Celebration Days are National Flag Raising Days in addition to January 1 and Memorial Day (half staff).
Public Days Off
Public Days Off are non-working holidays intended for government offices. Yet, most businesses usually follow these holidays.
Happy South Korea Holidays 2013!
Vietnam Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
Vietnam celebrates 9 public holidays a year, among the lowest in the region of Southeast Asian Nations. This country even only had the total of 8 public holidays a year before March 28, 2007, when Vietnamese government added a traditional holiday commemorating the mythical Hung Kings, increasing the number of public holidays in Vietnam to 9.
Just like many other countries, Vietnam acknowledge substitute holiday in which a week day (usually Monday) will be considered as a holiday if a public holiday falls on weekend.
List of public holidays in Vietnam for Calendar year 2013
Below is the list of 2013 Vietnamese public holidays. Please note that this calendar is based on estimates. We do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information available.
Tet Duong Lich
International New Year’s Day
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Tet Nguyen Dan
Vietnamese New Year – Tet Nguyen Dan 2013
It is the most important and most celebrated holidays in Vietnam. Tet Nguyen Dan marks the first day of the first month according to Vietnamese lunar calendar. The name Tet Nguyen Dan can be translated as Feast of the First Morning.
The date of Tet Nguyen Dan falls in coincidence with Chinese New Year since their observance is based on lunar calendar. Usually, the celebration of Tet Nguyen Dan takes about 3 until 6 days. During these holidays, public services, shops, and restaurants are usually closed, and consumer prices tend to increase significantly.
Saturday, 9 February 2013
Sunday, 10 February 2013 (Tet Nguyen Dan)
Monday, 11 February 2013
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Thursday, 14 February 2013
Gio to Hung Vuong Day
Traditional holiday commemorating the Mythical Hung Kings – The first king of Van Lang or Lac Viet. The government started adopting the holiday on 28 March 2007.
Friday, 19 April 2013
Ngày thong nhat
Vietnam Victory Day / Reunification Day / Liberation Day
Celebrates the fall of Saigon and the reunification of Vietnam in the year of 1975.
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Ngày Quoc te Lao dong
International Worker’s Day
Celebrates the workers’ achievement in terms of economic and social.
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Quoc khánh
Independence Day
Celebrates the declaration of Vietnamese Independence.
Monday, 2 September 2013
Happy Vietnam Holidays 2013!
Cambodia Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
Public holidays in Cambodia consist of many local traditional festivals as well as Buddhist holidays. Those holidays are based on lunar calendar, thus the dates of the holidays vary from year to year according to Gregorian calendar.
The list of Cambodia public holidays for calendar year 2013 provided here is based on estimate. Therefore, we do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of this Cambodia public holidays 2013 calendar.
List of Public Holidays in Cambodia for year 2013
Below is the list of 2013 Cambodia holidays.
New Year’s Day
The first day of the year according to Western calendar.
New Year is not an official holiday in Cambodia, but many businesses are closed on this day.
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Victory Day
Commemorates the end of Khmer Rouge regime after their defeat to the Vietnamese in 1979.
Monday, 7 January 2013
Meak Bochea Day
Commemorates Buddha’s preaching to the gathering monks.
Monday, 25 February 2013
Women’s Day
Celebrates the bravery of women around the world.
Friday, 8 March 2013
Cambodian Khmer New Year / Chaul Chnam Thmey
Khmer New Year is considered as the most important holidays to celebrate the New Year in Cambodia. This holiday is usually celebrated for 3 days.
Saturday, 13 April 2013
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Monday, 15 April 2013
Labor Day / May Day
Celebrates the workers’ economic and social achievement.
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Royal Ploughing Day Ceremony
Also known as Pithi Chrat Preah Neangkol, correspond to the start of planting season.
Thursday, 9 May 2013
HM King Shihamon’s Birthday
Celebrate the birthday of HM King Norodom Sihamony on 14 May 1953. This holiday is usually celebrated for 3 days.
Monday, 13 May 2013
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Visaka Bochea / Visaka Buja Day
Commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing to the nirvana.
Saturday, 25 May 2013
Children’s Day
Celebrates childhood and wishes the children happiness and good life.
Saturday, 1 June 2013
HM the Queen Mother’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of Queen Mother Norodom Monineath in 1936.
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Cambodia Constitution Day
Celebrates the signing of Cambodian new constitution by King Sihanouk in 1993.
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
Pchum Ben Day
A festival to respect the ancestors by cooking foods and giving offerings to the monks.
Monday, 14 October 2013
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Cambodia Coronation Day
Celebrates the anniversary of the coronation of current King Norodom Sihamoni.
Tuesday, 29 October 2013
Former HM King Sihanouk’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of King Father Norodom Sihanouk on 31 October 1922.
Thursday, 31 October 2013
Cambodia Independence Day
Celebrates the independence from France in 1953.
Saturday, 14 November 2013
Water Festival / Bon Om Thook
Celebrates the end of monsoon season. A holiday that mark the changing course of the Mekong river and Tonle Sap river.
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Thursday, 28 November 2013
Friday, 29 November 2013
Human Rights Day
Commemorates the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly.
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Happy Cambodian Holidays 2013! Happy Khmer Holidays 2013!
Thailand 2013 Public Holidays & Festivals Calendar
In Thailand, the government regulates public holidays which are observed by most public and private sectors in the country. Thailand observes 16 public holidays every year, yet more public holidays may be declared by the cabinet for certain year.
Many public holidays in Thailand are taken from local traditional festivals while some others are international festivals such as New Year and Labor Day. Most Thailand’s traditional festivals are based on Thai lunar calendar, so the dates of the festivals are different from year to year in Western calendar.
The government of Thailand grants a compensatory non-workday on week day whenever a public holiday falls on a weekend. As an illustration, if a certain public holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be considered as a compensatory non-workday.
The dates of Thailand 2013 public holidays are available below. Please note that this Thailand 2013 public holidays calendar is based on estimate only. We do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of this Thailand public holidays calendar for the year of 2013.
Thailand Holidays 2013 & Thailand Festivals 2013
Here is the list of Thailand 2013 holidays and festivals.
New Year’s Day
The 1st day of the 1st month according to Western calendar – New Year’s Day
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Chinese New Year
The 1st day of the 1st lunar month according to Chinese lunar calendar – Chinese New Year
Not a national holiday, but some businesses are closed.
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Makha Bucha
Commemorates Buddha’s teaching of Ovada Patimokkha.
Monday, 11 March 2013
Chakri Memorial Day
Commemorates the establishment of Chakri Dinasty – Chakri
Saturday, 6 April 2013
*Monday, 8 April 2013 (substitute)
Songkran Festival
Sonkran festival, also known as Water festival, is the traditional Thai New Year. The prime holiday in Thailand.
Saturday, 13 April 2013
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Monday, 15 April 2013
Tuesday, 16 April 2013 (*Sonkran observed)
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 (*Sonkran observed)
Thailand Labor Day
International labor day to celebrates the achievement of the workers.
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Coronation Day
Commemorates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Sunday, 5 May 2013
*Monday, 6 May 2013 (substitute)
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Ceremony to give blessings to the farmers.
Saturday, 11 May 2013 (the date may change)
Visakha Bucha / Vesak Day
Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and entry to the nirvana of Buddha – Vesak Day
Friday, 24 May 2013
Asanha Bucha / Asalha Puja Day
Commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon in the Deer Park in Benares.
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
HM The Queen’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of Queen Sirikit in 1932.
Monday, 12 August 2013
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
Commemorates the passing of King Chulalongkorn in 1910.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Loy Kratong
The day to respect the goddess of the water by floating candlelit offerings on all waterways around the kingdom – Loy Krathong
Not a national holiday.
Monday, 18 November 2013
HM The King’s Birthday
Commemorates the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1927.
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Thai Constitution Day
Celebrates the proclamation of the first permanent constitution in 1932.
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
New Year’s Eve
The day before New Year.
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Happy Thailand Holidays 2013! Enjoy Your Holiday in Thailand!
Veterans Day 2012
Veterans Day, formerly Armistice Day, is a United States federal holiday to honor all the veteran armies who have served the country during wars. The Americans observe Veterans Day on 11 November every year since major combats of World War I were ended at 11 o’clock on 11 November 1918.
When is Veterans Day 2012?
Veterans Day 2012 falls on Sunday, 11 November 2012. Since Veterans Day 2012 falls on Sunday, the federal holiday will be moved to Monday, 12 November 2012.
The Origin of Veterans Day
Veterans Day or Armistice Day was declared by President Woodrow Wilson on November 11, 1919. The bill to make Armistice Day as United States federal holidays was passed by the Congress on June 4, 1926. Armistice Day was then approved as an annual legal holiday observed on November 11. However, one US veteran army suggest the expansion of Armistice Day idea to honor all US veteran armies, not only those who died during wars. In 1954, the Congress changed Armistice Day into Veterans Day, and the name Veterans Day has been known since then.
The observance of Veterans Day was once moved to the fourth Monday of October in 1971 based on Uniform Monday Holiday Act. The date of Veterans Day was moved back to November 11 in 1978.
Veterans Day 2012 Observance
Since Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States, most businesses, stores, and schools are closed on that day. All workers of non-essential federal government offices are granted time off or given an additional payment for working on Veterans Day.
Some restaurant and fast food chains in US usually give free meals to the veterans during Veterans Day. Since Veterans Day falls adjacent to the United States Marine Corps birthday on November 10, 1775, the Marine Corps usually celebrate both events for the 96 hour period of liberty.
If Veterans Day falls on Saturday, the holiday observance will be moved to the Friday preceding the date of Veterans Day. When Veterans Day falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be considered a substitute holiday.
Happy Veterans Day 2012 !
Western Australia Public Holidays 2013
Each Australian state observes its own public holiday. One state of Australia, Western Australia, observes at least 10 public holidays every year. Referring to the Department of Commerce official site, there will be 10 public holidays for the citizens of Western Australia in 2013.
Every year, most full time employees in Western Australia receive 10 public holidays in which they are granted days off with regular pay. Part time employees only receive days off if the public holidays fall on their workdays.
There is no obligation for the employers to give an additional payment or penalty rate of payment for the employees working on a certain public holiday. However, it is possible for the employees to receive additional payment based on agreement or contracts of employment between the employees and employers.
The list of Western Australia 2013 public holidays calendar is available below. Please note that the calendar is only an estimate. Thus, we do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information available.
List of 2013 Public Holidays in Western Australia
New Year’s Day
The first day of the year according to Gregorian (Western) calendar
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Australia Day
Celebrates the arrival of the First Fleet and the establishment of first European settlement in Australia
Monday, 28 January 2013
(Australia Day 2013 falls on Saturday, 26 January 2013. Monday is observed as the substitute holiday)
Labour Day
Celebrates the eight hour working day in Western Australia
Monday, 4 March 2013
Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday
Monday, 1 April 2013
ANZAC Day
A day to remember and recognize all citizens who have served Australia during wars
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Western Australia Day
Commemorates the arrival of the first European immigrants to Western Australia
Monday, 3 June 2013
Queen’s Birthday
Recognizes the significance of the Royal Show
Monday, 30 September 2013
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day
The day after Christmas
Thursday, 26 December 2013
Happy Western Australia Holiday 2013!
South Australia Public Holidays 2013
South Australia has its own public holidays just like the other states of Australia. Every year, South Australia observes 11 public holidays with two additional part-day public holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Every Sunday and public holidays in South Australia are observed as bank holiday when most workers are granted time off. Those who are required to work on these days may receive payment at a penalty rate of about 2.5 times the regular payment.
When the date of a certain public holiday in South Australia falls on Saturday, the following Monday will be considered as a substitute holiday. If the date of public holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as an additional holiday.
Based on The Shop Trading Hours Act 1977, all non-exempt shops in the Greater Adelaide Shopping District are only permitted to trade from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm during all public holidays in South Australia (except Good Friday, Christmas Day, and before 12 noon on Anzac Day).
These non-exempt shops are allowed to open until 9.00 pm on common weekdays and part-day holidays. During Good Friday, Christmas Day, and before 12 noon of Anzac Day, all non-exempt shops are demanded to close their business.
Here is the list of South Australia 2013 public holidays calendar. Please note that the calendar available below is only an estimate. Therefore, we do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the calendar.
List of 2013 Public Holidays in South Australia
New Year’s Day
The first day of the year according to Western calendar
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Australia Day
Commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet from England to Australia in 1788
^Monday, 28 January 2013
(since Australia Day 2013 falls on Saturday, 26 January 2013, the public holiday moves to the following Monday)
Adelaide Cup Day
The day of Adelaide Cup – Thoroughbred horse race in South Australia
Monday, 11 March 2013
Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
(restricted shop trading day)
Friday, 29 March 2013
The day after Good Friday
Also known as Easter Saturday
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday
Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day
Commemorates the citizens who have served Australia (including those who died) during wars
(restricted shop trading day until 12.00 noon)
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Queen’s Birthday and Volunteer’s Day
Celebrates the birthday of British Monarch
Monday, 10 June 2013
Labour Day
Celebrates the achievement of all workers in South Australia
Monday, 7 October 2013
Christmas Eve
The day before Christmas
(part-day public holiday from 7 pm to 12 midnight)
*Tuesday, 24 December 2013
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ
(restricted shop trading day)
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Proclamation Day
Celebrates the proclamation of South Australia as a British province
Thursday, 26 December 2013
New Year’s Eve
The day before New Year
(part-day public holiday from 7 pm to 12 midnight)
*Tuesday, 31 December 2013
*Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are considered as part-day public holidays from 7 pm to 12 midnight since the year of 2012.
Happy South Australia Holiday 2013!
Russia Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
The government of Russia determines 9 kinds of official public holidays every year. During these holidays, most businesses, shops, and government offices are closed.
The longest holidays celebrated in Russia are New Year’s celebrations. New Year is usually celebrated for 6 days starting from December 31 until the beginning of January.
Unlike many other countries, Russia celebrates Christmas on January 7, known as Orthodox Christmas. The date of Christmas celebrated in Russia comes 2 weeks later than other countries.
Government of Russia takes Monday as a day off in lieu whenever a public holidays falls on Saturday or Sunday. Furthermore, if a certain holiday falls on Tuesday, the previous Monday will be declared as a one-off bridge holiday. However, the next Saturday will be considered as a regular working day to substitute the Monday bridge holiday.
List of Russia Public Holidays 2013
Below is the list of Russia public holidays for the year of 2013. Please note that the calendar is based on an estimation. Therefore, we do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the calendar.
New Year’s Day
International New Year’s Day to celebrate the first day of year.
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
New Year Holiday
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
Thursday, 3 January 2013
Friday, 4 January 2013
Orthodox Christmas Day
Monday, 7 January 2013
New Year Holiday
Tuesday, 8 January 2013
Wednesday, 9 January 2013
Thursday, 10 January 2013
*New Year holidays continues to January 10 since some holidays fall on Saturday, Sunday, and Orthodox Christmas Day.
Defender of the Fatherland Day
Saturday, 23 February 2013
^Monday, 25 February 2013 (Monday is granted as day of in lieu since Defender of the Fatherland Day 2013 falls on Saturday).
International Women’s Day
Friday, 8 March 2013
Spring and Labour Day / May Day
International Workers’ Day
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Orthodox Easter Sunday
Sunday, 5 May 2013
Russia Victory Day
Thursday, 9 May 2013
Russia Day / National Day
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
National Unity Day
Monday, 4 November 2013
Happy Russia Holidays 2013!
France Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
In France, the only public holiday by statute is la Fete du Travail or May Day observed on the first day of May. The rest of holidays are determined through the agreement between employers’ and employees’ union (convention collective) or by agreement of employer.
France observes about eleven holidays annually including international holidays (New Year’s and May Day), Christian holidays (Good Friday, Easter Monday, etc.), and national history-related holidays (Victory in Europe Day and Bastille Day).
When a public holiday in France falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be considered as a time off in lieu. However, there is no time off in lieu granted for a holiday which falls on Saturday. When a public holiday falls on Tuesday or Thursday, many businesses and stores are usually closed on Monday or Friday to create a long weekend known as “faire le pont”.
Certain numbers of holidays occur in May. Therefore, banks, museums, and stores may be closed frequently in May. Yet, a number of restaurants remain opens to respond to the market demands. It’s better for anyone visiting France in May to book restaurant or hotel in advance to make sure that he/she’ll get the accommodation well.
France public holidays 2013 calendar is available below. Please note that the calendar provided below is not an official calendar, but only an estimate. We do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of this holiday calendar.
2013 Public Holidays in France
Below is the list of France 2013 public holidays.
New Year’s Day
Premier de l’an / Jour de l’ an
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Good Friday
Vendredi Saint
Only in Alsace and Moselle
Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Monday
Lundi de Pâques
The day after Easter
Monday, 1 April 2013
Labour Day / May Day
Fête du Travail
The international labour day
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Victory in Europe Day
Victoire 1945
Celebrates the end of hostilities in Europe in world War II
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Ascension Day
Thursday, 39th day after Easter
Thursday, 9 May 2013
Whit Monday
Lundi de Pentecôte
7th Monday after Easter, Monday after Pentecost
Monday, 20 May 2013
Bastille Day / National Day
14 Juillet – Fête Nationale
Sunday, 14 July 2013
^Monday, 15 July 2013 (substitute holiday)
Assumption of Mary
Asomption
Thursday, 15 August 2013
All Saints’ Day
Toussaint
Friday, 1 November 2013
Armistice Day / Veterans Day / Remembrance Day
Armistice 1918
Monday, 11 November 2013
Christmas Day
Noël
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
St. Stephen Day
Saint Etienne
Only in Alsace and Moselle
Happy French Holidays 2013! Enjoy the holiday!
Australian Capital Territory Public Holidays 2013
Australian Capital Territory or ACT observes its own public holidays in addition to the ones celebrated nationally. There are 12 public holidays celebrated in the Australian Capital Territory every year.
When a public holiday falls on Saturday on Sunday, the following work day will be considered as a substitute holiday. A substitute holiday is also applicable to a public holiday which falls coincided with another public holiday. As an illustration, Anzac Day and Easter Monday fall on the same date in 2011. Thus, the government proclaimed a substitute holiday to have a steady number of public holidays.
During public holidays in ACT, most employees from private and public sectors are given days off with regular amount of payment. Those who are required to work during these public holidays may receive a penalty rate of payment based on their contracts of employment.
Here is the list of Australian Capital Territory 2013 public holidays calendar. The calendar provided below is based on an estimate. Therefore, we do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information available.
List of 2013 Australian Capital Territory Public Holidays
New Year’s Day
First day of the year based on Gregorian (Western) calendar
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Australia Day
Celebrates the arrival of the First Fleet of England to Australia
^Monday, 28 January 2013 (substitute for Saturday, 26 January 2013)
Canberra Day
Celebrates the official naming of Canberra
(This year will be the 100th Canberra Day)
Monday, 11 March 2013
Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Saturday
The day after Good Friday
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday
Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day
Commemorates those who have served Australia during wars
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Queen’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of British Monarch
Monday, 10 June 2013
Family & Community Day
A special day for people in Australian Capital Territory to gather with family and friends
Monday, 30 September 2013
Labour Day
Celebrates the achievement of all workers in Australian Capital Territory
Monday, 7 October 2013
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day
The day after Christmas
Thursday, 26 December 2013
Happy Australian Capital Territory Holiday 2013 !
New South Wales Public Holidays 2013
Each state and territory in Australia has its own public holidays, and so does New South Wales. Public holidays in New South Wales are regulated by New South Wales Public Holidays Act 2010. Generally, New South Wales observes 11 public holidays a year.
During public holidays in New South Wales, workers of both public and private companies are granted time off with regular pay. Currently, if workers are required to work on these public holidays, they will be paid at penalty rate of about 2.5 times (double time and a half) the regular pay.
Some public holidays including Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day are considered as restricted shop trading in New South Wales. Based on Retail Trading Act 2008, businesses and shops must be closed on these days except the exempted ones such as small shops, hotels, business operates within Sydney Trading Precinct, and some others.
Below is the list of New Zealand 2013 public holidays calendar. Please note that this calendar is based on an estimate. Thus, we do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the calendar available.
List of 2013 Public Holidays in New South Wales
New Year’s Day
The first day of the year according to Western calendar
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Australia Day
Commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet from England to Australia in 1788
*Monday, 28 January 2013
Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
(restricted shop trading day)
Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Saturday
The day before Easter Sunday
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Sunday
Commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ
(restricted shop trading day)
Sunday, 31 March 2013
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday
Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day
Commemorates the citizens who have served Australia (including the ones who died) during wars
(restricted shop trading day until 1 pm)
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Queen’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of the British Monarch.
Monday, 10 June 2013
Bank Holiday
*Applies only to banks and certain financial institutions
Monday, 5 August 2013
Labour Day
Celebrates the progress and achievement of all workers in Australia
Monday, 7 October 2013
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ
(restricted shop trading day)
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day
The day after Christmas
(restricted shop trading day)
Thursday, 26 December 2013
*Australia Day 2013 falls on Saturday, 26 January 2013. Thus, there will be no public holiday on Saturday because the following Monday will be observed as a public holiday in New South Wales.
Happy New South Wales Holiday 2013!
St. Andrew’s Day 2012
St. Andrew’s Day is an official national day as well as bank holiday in Scotland to celebrate the feast day of Saint Andrew – the patron saint of Scotland and many other European countries. Every year, Scotland celebrates St. Andrew’s Day on November 30. Besides Scotland, St. Andrew’s Day is also observed in parts of Germany, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Romania, the Czech Republic, and Barbados.
When is St. Andrew’s Day 2012?
St. Andrew’s Day 2012 falls on Friday, 30 November 2012.
St. Andrew’s Day 2012 Celebration
Although St. Andrew’s Day is acknowledged as a bank holiday in Scotland, banks and businesses are not required to give time off to the employees. Thus, it is possible for some people in Scotland to go to work during St. Andrew’s Day.
The Scottish government declared St. Andrew’s Day as an official flag day that every building with a flagpole should fly the Flag of Scotland (the Saltire or St. Andrew’s Cross). Building with more than one flagpole should also fly the Union Flag in addition to the Saltire.
People in Scotland celebrate St. Andrew Day by serving traditional food, playing traditional music instruments (usually bagpipe), and dancing. There is also a superstition that girls in Scotland can predict about their marriage during St. Andrew’s Day. One way to predict their marriage is by throwing a shoe to the door. When the shoe pointing towards the exit, then the girl will marry in about one year.
The superstition about girls’ marriage does not only exist in Scotland, but also Germany, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, and some other European countries.
Happy St. Andrew’s Day 2012 !
Tasmania Public Holidays 2013
In addition to the National Public Holidays, each state of Australia including Tasmania has its own public holidays. Tasmania observes at least 10 public holidays a year in which most workers from both private and public sectors are granted time off.
In Tasmania, companies requiring the employees to work on public holidays must have the employees’ written agreement before. The written agreement usually includes an additional payment or penalty rate of payment for working on public holidays. If the employers fail to meet this requirement, they may face fine up to AU$26,000.
When a public holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday in Tasmania, the following work day will be observed as public holiday. In Tasmania 2013 public holidays calendar, Australia Day falls on Saturday, so the following Monday is considered as a substitute holiday.
Anzac Day is recognized as a restricted shop trading day for non-exempt shops in Tasmania. All businesses and shops (except service station, real estate auctions, motor vehicle shops, car dealers, pubs, night clubs, hotels, restaurants, and some others) are restricted to have trading activities along the day.
Here is the list of Tasmania public holidays for the year of 2013. Please note that the 2013 Tasmania public holidays calendar below is based on an estimate. Therefore, we do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the calendar.
New Year’s Day
First day of the year according to Western calendar
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Australia Day
Celebrates the arrival of the First Fleet from England to Australia
Monday, 28 January 2013
*Royal Hobart Regatta
Annual aquatic competitions and displays in Hobart, Tasmania
(only in South Tasmania)
Monday, 11 February 2013
Eight Hours Day
Celebrates the eight hours working day in Tasmania
Monday, 11 March 2013
Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Frdiay, 29 March 2013
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday
Monday, 1 April 2013
*Easter Tuesday
Tuesday after Easter Sunday
(restricted public holiday observed by certain State Public Service)
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Anzac Day
A day to remember and recognize all citizens who have served Australia during wars
(restricted shop trading day)
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Queen’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of British Monarch
Monday, 10 June 2013
Recreation Day
A public holiday in northern Tasmania celebrated to offset the Royal Hobart Regatta observes in southern Tasmnia
(only in North Tasmania)
Monday, 4 November 2013
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day
The day after Christmas
Thursday, 26 December 2013
Below is the list of 2013 public holidays calendar observed in certain region of California.
Devonport Cup
The day of horse race in Municipal area of Devonport
(generally only for public service employee in Devonport)
Wednesday, 9 January 2013
Launceston Cup
The premier horse racing and social event in Tasmania
(only in some municipal areas of Tasmania)
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
King Island Show
An annual event of pastoral, horticultural, and agricultural society in King Island
(Only in King Island)
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Agfest
An annual festival features agricultural and industrial demonstration in Circular Head
(Only in Circular Head)
Friday, 3 May 2013
Burnie Show
An annual carnival held every October
(Only in Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard, and West Coast)
Friday, 4 October 2013
Royal Launceston Show
An annual agricultural event held every October
(Only in Break O’Day, Dorset, George Town, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands and West Tamar)
Thursday, 10 October 2013
Flinder Island Show
A traditional agricultural and pastoral show held on Friday preceding third Saturday in October
(Only in Flinder Island)
Friday, 18 October 2013
Royal Hobart Show
An annual agricultural event held on Thursday preceding fourth Saturday in October
(Only in southern Tasmania, Oatlands and Swansea, Bronte Park, Strathgordon, Tarraleah and Wayatinah)
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Devonport Show
An annual agricultural and pastoral show held on the last Friday in November
(Only in Devonport, Kentish, and Latrobe)
Friday, 29 November 2013
Happy Tasmania Holiday 2013!
Picnic Day Australia 2012
Picnic Day 2012 in Australia
Picnic Day is a statutory public holiday in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is observed as an extra day of a long weekend when a series of events including bull rides, lizard races, and utility truck competitions are held. People in the Northern Territory celebrates Picnic Day on the first Monday of August every year.
When is Picnic Day 2012
Picnic Day is observed as a public holiday for the Northern Territory on the first Monday of August. Picnic Day 2012 falls on Monday, 6 August 2012.
Picnic Day 2012 Celebration
During Picnic Day, schools and major businesses are closed in the Northern Territory. People utilize Picnic Day to get relaxed at home or enjoy a short holiday trip. Some other people prefer watching some sporting events or taking parts in annual local races held during Picnic Day long weekend.
The Harts Range annual races are the most famous annual races in the Northern Territory held on Picnic Day every year. The event include bull rides, lizard races, rural balls, and utility truck competitions.
Some games for the local residents such as tug-o-war, sack races, three-legged races, also egg and spoon races are held on the town of Adelaide river during Picnic Day. Thus, many people in the Northern Territory visit the town to take part in a traditional railway picnic. People are usually served with traditional food and refreshments in this event.
Happy Picnic Day 2012 !
Ninoy Aquino Day 2012
Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working day in Philippines to commemorate the assassination of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. on 12 August 1983. People in Philippines observe Ninoy Aquino Day on the anniversary of Benigno Aquino’s assassination date every year. The assassination of Benigno Aquino was the beginning of many rallies in Philippines that led to the collapse of Philippines government led by President Ferdinand Marcos.
When is Ninoy Aquino Day 2012?
Ninoy Aquino Day 2012 falls on Tuesday, 21 August 2012.
Background of Ninoy Aquino Day
Benigno Aquino was a political figure of Philippines who opposed Philippines government led by President Ferdinand Marcos. Through the party of Lakas ng Bayan (LABAN), Benigno Aquino actively criticized the way Ferdinand Marcos ruled the country. He was imprisoned in Philippines for about 7 until 8 years but allowed to get a medication in the United States after suffered a heart attack during his imprisonment.
Staying in the US for three years, Benigno Aquino came back to his country to challenge the incumbent Ferdinant Marcos for the 1984 elections. Benigno Aquino was shot to death when he arrived on Manila International Airport (now Ninoy Aquinoy International Airport) on 21 August 1983. The observance of Ninoy Aquino Day was regulated through the Republic Act 9256 signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Aroyyo on 25 February 2004.
Ninoy Aquino Day 2012 Celebration
Since Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working day, many Filipinos use the day to gather with family and friends and get relaxed from the busy daily routines. Some people who experienced the hard time for democracy in Philippines commemorates the day solemnly by recalling and honoring what people have done to establish democracy in their country.
At first, President Gloria Macapagal-Aroyyo decided to observe Ninoy Aquino Day on the nearest Monday to the date of Ninoy Aquino’s assassination in order to create long weekend and boost Philippines tourism. However, President Benigno Aquino III change Ninoy Aquino Day back to its actual date in 2010.
Wish you a happy Ninoy Aquino Day 2012 !
Indonesia Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
Indonesia Public Holiday Year 2013
(Daftar Hari Besar / Hari Libur Nasional Indonesia Tahun Kalender 2013)
Being a multi-religion country, Indonesia’s public holiday mainly consists of religious festivals. Eid Al-Fitr, Christmas Day, Waisak Day, and Nyepi are some major religious festivals from various religions celebrated in this country.
More Islamic festivals become public holidays in Indonesia since this country is acknowledged as the largest Muslim majority country in the world. About 6 Islamic holidays are celebrated as public holidays in Indonesia annually.
Limited numbers of non-religious public holidays are celebrated in Indonesia. Some of them are New Year and the Independence Day. Yet, the number of the so called non-religious public holiday may change from year to year due to certain political events such as the election of governor, president, or legislative.
The details of Indonesian Public Holiday for year 2013 are available below. Please note that the date of Public Holidays in Indonesia may change depends on certain situation. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information available.
Indonesia Public Holiday 2013
Kalender Hari Libur Indonesia Tahun 2013
Tahun Baru Masehi
International New Year’s Day
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW
Mawlid / Moulod (Birth of the Prophet) – Birthday of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. According to Islamic Calendar, it is celebrated on 12th Rabiul Awal.
Thursday, 24 January 2013
Tahun Baru Imlek
Lunar / Chinese New Year – 1st day of the 1st month of lunar calendar.
Saturday, 10 February 2013
Hari Raya Nyepi (Tahun Baru Saka)
Bali New Year – Bali’s Lunar New Year. A festival for Hindu people, also known as “Balinese Day of Silence”.
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Wafat Isa Almasih (Jumat Agung)
Good Friday – fall on Friday before Easter Monday 2013.
Monday, 29 April 2013
Kenaikan Isa Almasih
Ascension Day of Jesus Christ
Thursday, 9 May 2013
Hari Raya Waisak
Vesak Day – Buddha’s Birthday, usually celebrated in the first full moon day in May.
Saturday, 25 May 2013
Lailal al Miraj
Ascension of the Prophet
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
Hari Raya Idul Fitri
Eid al-Fitr – End of the fasting month – Ramadhan. The most important Islamic festival for Indonesian people.
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Hari Proklamasi Kemerdekaan R.I.
Indonesian National Day – Celebrating the country’s proclamation of Independence in the year of 1945
Saturday, 17 August 2013
Hari Raya Idul Adha
Eid al-Adha Feast of Sacrifice. Known as Kurban festival when people donate to the poor in the form of beef and lamb.
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Tahun Baru 1434 Hijriyah
Al Hijra Islamic New Year – fall on 1st of Muharram in the Islamic Calendar
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Hari Raya Natal
Christmas Day
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Happy Indonesia Holiday 2013!
Australia Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
In Australia, each state and territory declare their own public holidays with the exceptions of national public holidays such as New Year, Good Friday, and Christmas.
Naturally, workers are granted time off with regular pay on public holidays in Australia. Those who are required to work on these days were paid at penalty rate of about 1 1/2 or 2 times the regular pay.
However, the tradition of workers receiving penalty rate of payment to work on public holidays has changed somewhat. The penalty rate was decreased or even erased for the workers working on these days.
Since the implementation of Fair Work Act 2009 as well as the modern awards 2010, the penalty rates of payment for working on public holidays have increased significantly. Nowadays, employees are entitled to about 2,5 times regular pay to work on public holidays in Australia.
List of 2013 Public Holidays in Australian States
Below is the list of public holidays in each state of Australia for the year of 2013. The information provided is an estimate. Therefore, the accuracy of the information provided on the list is not and cannot be guaranteed.
Queensland Public Holiday 2013
New Year’s Day: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
^Australia Day: Monday, 28 January 2013
Good Friday: Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Saturday: Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Monday: Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day: Thursday, 25 April 2013
Labour Day: Monday, 6 May 2013
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 7 October 2013
Christmas Day: Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December 2013
New South Wales Public Holiday 2013
New Year’s Day: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Australia Day: Saturday, 28 January 2013
Good Friday: Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Saturday: Saturday, 7 March 2013
Easter Monday: Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day: Thursday, 25 April 2013
Labour Day: Monday, 6 May 2013
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 10 June 2013
Christmas Day: Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December 2013
Victoria Public Holiday 2013
New Year’s Day: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
^Australia Day: Monday, 28 January 2013
Labour Day: Monday, 4 March 2013
Good Friday: Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Monday: Monday, 1 April 2013
ANZAC Day: Thursday, 25 April 2013
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 10 June 2013
Melbourne Cup Day: Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Christmas Day: Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December 2013
Western Australia Public Holiday 2013
New Year’s Day: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
^Australia Day: Monday, 28 January 2013
Labour Day: Monday, 4 March 2013
Good Friday: Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Monday: Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day: Thursday, 25 April 2013
Foundation Day: Monday, 3 June 2013
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 30 September 2013
Christmas Day: Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December 2013
South Australian Public Holiday 2013
New Year’s Day: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
^Australia Day: Monday, 28 January 2013
Adelaide Cup: Monday, 11 March 2013
Good Friday: Friday, 29 March 2013
The day after Good Friday: Saturday, 30 March 2012
Easter Monday: Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day: Thursday, 25 April 2013
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 10 June 2013
Christmas Day: Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Proclamation Day: Thursday, 26 December 2013
Northern Territory Public Holiday 2013
New Year’s Day: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
^Australia Day: Monday, 28 January 2013
Good Friday: Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Saturday: Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Monday: Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day: Thursday, 25 April 2012
May Day: Monday, 6 May 2013
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 10 June 2013
Picnic Day: Monday, 2 August 2013
Christmas Day: Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December 2013
Tasmania Public Holiday 2013
New Years Day: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
^Australia Day: Monday, 28 January 2013
Royal Hobart Regatta (Except North Tas. Area): Monday, 11 February 2013
Eight Hours Day: Monday, 13 March 2013
Good Friday: Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Monday: Monday, 1 April 2013
Easter Tuesday: Tuesday, 2 April 2013
ANZAC Day: Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 10 June 2013
Recreation Day (North Tas. area only): Monday, 4 November 2013
Christmas Day Holiday: Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day Holiday: Thursday, 26 December 2013
Australian Capital Territory Public Holiday 2013
New Year’s Day: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
^Australia Day: Monday, 28 January 2013
Canberra Day: Monday, 11 March 2013
Good Friday: Friday, 29 March 2013
Holy Saturday: Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Monday: Monday, 1 April 2013
ANZAC Day: Thursday, 25 April 2013
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 10 June 2013
Labour Day: Monday, 7 October 2013
Family & Community Day: Monday, 7 October 2013
Christmas Day Holiday: Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December 2013
^Australia Day falls on Saturday, 26 January 2013. Some states substitute the holiday to Monday, 28 January 2013.
Happy Australia Holiday 2013!
Malaysia Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
Malaysia has two types of holidays – national and state holidays. The national holidays are celebrated in the entire region of Malaysia while the state ones are acknowledged by certain states of Malaysia regarding the relevance to the state itself.
Public holidays in the states of Malaysia are mostly derived from local events (birthday or installation of the rulers), religious festivals (Isra Miraj, Good Friday, Eid al-Fitr), and traditional local holidays (Gawai Dayak and Kaamatan festival).
List of Malaysian national and states holiday 2013
The list of Malaysia 2013 national and states holiday are provided below. Please note that it is only an estimate, so we do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information available.
New Year’s Day
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
All states except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis & Trengganu
Birthday of Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan
Monday, 14 January 2013
Only in Negeri Sembilan
Birthday of the Sultan of Kedah
Tuesday, 15 January 2013
Only in Kedah
Maulidur Rasul
An Islamic holiday to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad
Thursday, 24 January 2013
National
Thaipusam
Sunday, 27 January 2013
Only in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang & Selangor
Federal Territory Day
Friday, 1 February 2013
Only in Federal territory of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya
Chinese New Year
Sunday, 10 February 2013
National
2nd day of Chinese New Year
Monday, 11 February 2013
All states except Kelantan & Trengganu
Anniversary of Installation of the Sultan of Trengganu
Sunday, 4 March 2013
Only in Trengganu
Good Friday
Friday, 29 March 2013
Only in Sabah & Serawak
Declaration of Malaka as Historical City
Monday, 15 April 2013
Only in Malaka
Birthday of the Sultan of Perak
Friday, 19 April 2013
Only in Perak
Labour Day
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
National
Hari Hol Pahang
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
Only in Pahang
Birthday of Raja Perlis
Friday, 17 May 2013
Only in Perlis
Vesak Day / Vesak Day / Birth of Buddha
Friday, 24 May 2013
National
Kaamatan Harvest Festival
Thursday, 30 May 2013
Friday, 31 May
Only in Sabah & Labuan
Birthday of Agong
Saturday, 1 June 2013
National
Gawai Dayak Festival
Saturday, 1 June 2013
Sunday, 2 June 2013
Only in Serawak
Israk & Mikraj / Isra Miraj
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
Only in Kedah, Negeri Sembilan & Perlis
Georgetown World Heritage City Day
Sunday, 7 July 2013
Only in Penang
Awal Ramadan (Start of Ramadan fasting month / bulan puasa)
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
Only in Johor, Kedah & Malaka
Birthday of the Governor of Penang
Sunday, 14 July 2013
Only in Penang
Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu
Saturday, 20 July 2013
Only in Terengganu
Nuzul Al-Quran
Thursday, 25 July 2013
Only in Kelantan, Perak, Penang, Perlis, Pahang, Selangor & Terengganu
Aidil Fitri / Hari Raya Puasa / End of Ramadan
eid al-Fitr
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Friday, 9 August 2013
National
National Day
Saturday, 31 August 2013
National
Birthday of the Governor of Serawak
Sunday, 8 September 2013
Only in Serawak
Malaysia Day
Monday, 16 September 2013
National
Birthday of the Governor of Sabah
Sunday, 6 October 2013
Only in Sabah
Birthday of the Governor of Malaka
Sunday, 13 October 2013
Only in Malaka
Hari Raya Haji / Qurban / Aidil Adha
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
National
2nd day of Hari Raya Haji
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Only in Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu
Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Only in Pahang
Deepavali
Sunday, 3 November 2013
All states except Serawak
Awal Muharram / Islamic New Year / Ma’al Hijrah
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
National
Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Only in Kelantan
Birthday of the Sultan of Johor
Friday, 22 November 2013
Only in Johor
Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Only in Selangor
Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Johor
Friday, 20 December 2013
Only in Johor
Christmas Day
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
National
*When a public holiday in Malaysia falls on Sunday, the following Monday will substitute the holiday.
Happy Malaysia Holiday 2013!
US Federal Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
2013 Federal Holidays in United States
There is no legal national holidays in which businesses are halted and employees are granted time off in the United States. However, the U.S. Federal government determine holidays for all federal employees in the U.S which is called “US Federal Holidays”.
These Federal holidays then become the basis of official holidays for many other institutions and corporations. Therefore, the Federal holidays are sometimes assumed as public holidays in the United States of America.
The U.S. Federal government acknowledges ten Federal holidays every year. Yet, the number and the date of Federal holidays may be altered according to local custom. Besides the Federal holidays, certain states of U.S. also have their own local holidays.
Private businesses in U.S. usually observe only 6 or 7 holidays a year including New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day, and so on while the employees of retail businesses can rarely get days off on holidays. Retail businesses in U.S. close only on Christmas and Thanksgiving.
United States 2013 Holidays Calendar – 2013 Federal Holidays
New Year’s Day
first day of the first month of the year
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Martin L King’s Day
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (actually born on January 15, 1929)
3rd Monday in January
Monday, 21 January 2013
President’s Day
Washington’s Birthday
3rd Monday in February
Monday, 18 February 2013
Memorial Day
Commemoration of the nation’s war dead from the Civil war onwards – Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
Monday, 27 May 2013
Independence Day
Celebration of the U.S. Declaration of Independence from British rule – Independence Day
Thursday, 4 July 2013
Labor Day
Celebrations of the workers’ economic and social achievement
1st Monday in September
Monday, 2 September 2013
Columbus Day
Tribute to Christopher Columbus – Columbus Day
2nd Monday in October
Monday, 14 October 2013
Veterans Day
Tribute to all veterans of the United States armed forces
Monday, 11 November 2013
Thanksgiving Day
Celebration of a giving of thanks for the autumn harvest
4th Thursday in November
Thursday, 28 November 2013
Christmas Day
Celebration of the birthday of Jesus
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Happy US Holidays 2013!
Australia Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
In Australia, each state and territory declare their own public holidays with the exceptions of national public holidays such as New Year, Good Friday, and Christmas.
Naturally, workers are granted time off with regular pay on public holidays in Australia. Those who are required to work on these days were paid at penalty rate of about 1 1/2 or 2 times the regular pay.
However, the tradition of workers receiving penalty rate of payment to work on public holidays has changed somewhat. The penalty rate was decreased or even erased for the workers working on these days.
Since the implementation of Fair Work Act 2009 as well as the modern awards 2010, the penalty rates of payment for working on public holidays have increased significantly. Nowadays, employees are entitled to about 2,5 times regular pay to work on public holidays in Australia.
List of 2013 Public Holidays in Australian States
Below is the list of public holidays in each state of Australia for the year of 2013. The information provided is an estimate. Therefore, the accuracy of the information provided on the list is not and cannot be guaranteed.
Queensland Public Holiday 2013
New Year’s Day: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
^Australia Day: Monday, 28 January 2013
Good Friday: Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Saturday: Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Monday: Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day: Thursday, 25 April 2013
Labour Day: Monday, 6 May 2013
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 7 October 2013
Christmas Day: Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December 2013
New South Wales Public Holiday 2013
New Year’s Day: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Australia Day: Saturday, 28 January 2013
Good Friday: Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Saturday: Saturday, 7 March 2013
Easter Monday: Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day: Thursday, 25 April 2013
Labour Day: Monday, 6 May 2013
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 10 June 2013
Christmas Day: Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December 2013
Victoria Public Holiday 2013
New Year’s Day: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
^Australia Day: Monday, 28 January 2013
Labour Day: Monday, 4 March 2013
Good Friday: Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Monday: Monday, 1 April 2013
ANZAC Day: Thursday, 25 April 2013
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 10 June 2013
Melbourne Cup Day: Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Christmas Day: Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December 2013
Western Australia Public Holiday 2013
New Year’s Day: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
^Australia Day: Monday, 28 January 2013
Labour Day: Monday, 4 March 2013
Good Friday: Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Monday: Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day: Thursday, 25 April 2013
Foundation Day: Monday, 3 June 2013
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 30 September 2013
Christmas Day: Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December 2013
South Australian Public Holiday 2013
New Year’s Day: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
^Australia Day: Monday, 28 January 2013
Adelaide Cup: Monday, 11 March 2013
Good Friday: Friday, 29 March 2013
The day after Good Friday: Saturday, 30 March 2012
Easter Monday: Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day: Thursday, 25 April 2013
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 10 June 2013
Christmas Day: Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Proclamation Day: Thursday, 26 December 2013
Northern Territory Public Holiday 2013
New Year’s Day: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
^Australia Day: Monday, 28 January 2013
Good Friday: Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Saturday: Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Monday: Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day: Thursday, 25 April 2012
May Day: Monday, 6 May 2013
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 10 June 2013
Picnic Day: Monday, 2 August 2013
Christmas Day: Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December 2013
Tasmania Public Holiday 2013
New Years Day: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
^Australia Day: Monday, 28 January 2013
Royal Hobart Regatta (Except North Tas. Area): Monday, 11 February 2013
Eight Hours Day: Monday, 13 March 2013
Good Friday: Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Monday: Monday, 1 April 2013
Easter Tuesday: Tuesday, 2 April 2013
ANZAC Day: Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 10 June 2013
Recreation Day (North Tas. area only): Monday, 4 November 2013
Christmas Day Holiday: Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day Holiday: Thursday, 26 December 2013
Australian Capital Territory Public Holiday 2013
New Year’s Day: Tuesday, 1 January 2013
^Australia Day: Monday, 28 January 2013
Canberra Day: Monday, 11 March 2013
Good Friday: Friday, 29 March 2013
Holy Saturday: Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Monday: Monday, 1 April 2013
ANZAC Day: Thursday, 25 April 2013
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 10 June 2013
Labour Day: Monday, 7 October 2013
Family & Community Day: Monday, 7 October 2013
Christmas Day Holiday: Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December 2013
^Australia Day falls on Saturday, 26 January 2013. Some states substitute the holiday to Monday, 28 January 2013.
Happy Australia Holiday 2013!
UK Bank Holidays 2013 Calendar
2013 United Kingdom Bank Holidays / Public Holidays Calendar
Bank holiday is actually a term derived from the four days named in the Bank Holidays Act 1971 concerning 4 holidays in England, Wales, and Ireland, and 5 holidays in Scotland.
Now, the term is colloquially used for public holidays in the United Kingdom. Most people in UK is granted days off or extra pay for working on bank holidays even though there is no automatic right to paid leave on these days.
Since employees are not automatically granted days off on bank holidays in UK, the time off or extra pay for working on these days depends on the contract agreed by both the employees and the employers before the work begins.
Being formal subdivisions of the United Kingdom, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland have their own bank holidays. As an illustration, Northern Island has St. Patrick’s Day as a holiday while Scotland has St. Andrew’s Day.
List of UK 2013 Bank Holidays
The list of UK 2013 Bank Holidays is provided below. The list available is currently based on estimation, so we do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information on the list below.
England and Wales 2013 Bank Holidays
Both England and Wales has eight permanent bank holidays in 2013. For the years 2012, there is one additional public holidays concerning the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Tuesday, 1 January 2013 – New Year’s Day
Friday, 29 March 2013 – Good Friday
Monday, 1 April 2013 – Easter Monday
Monday, 6 May 2013 – May Day
Monday, 27 May 2013 – Spring Bank Holiday
Monday, 26 August 2013 – Summer Bank Holiday
Wednesday, 25 December 2013 – Christmas Day
Thursday, 26 December 2013 – Boxing Day
Northern Island 2013 Bank Holidays
Northern Island has more bank holidays than England and Wales. There are 10 public holidays in Northern Island including St. Patrick’s Day and Battle of the Boyne.
Tuesday, 1 January 2013 – New Year’s Day
^Monday, 18 March 2013 – St. Patrick’s Day
Friday, 29 March 2013 – Good Friday
Monday, 1 April 2013 – Easter Monday
Monday, 6 May 2013 – May Day
Monday, 27 May 2013 – Spring Bank Holiday
Friday, 12 July 2013 – Battle of the Boyne
Monday, 26 August 2013 – Summer Bank Holiday
Wednesday, 25 December 2013 – Christmas Day
Thursday, 26 December 2013 – Boxing Day
Scotland 2013 Bank Holidays
Bank holidays acknowledged in Scotland are rather different than the ones in the other formal subdivisions of UK. Scotland has 9 bank holidays for the year of 2013.
Tuesday, 1 January 2013 – New Year’s Day
Wednesday, 2 January 2013 – second day of the New Year’s Day
Friday, 29 March 2013 – Good Friday
Monday, 6 May 2013 – May Day
Monday, 27 May 2013 – Spring Bank Holiday
Monday, 5 August 2013 – Summer Bank Holiday
^Monday, 2 December 2013 – St. Andrew’s Day
Wednesday, 25 December 2013 – Christmas Day
Thursday, 26 December 2013 – Boxing Day
^When the bank holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is considered as the ‘substitute day’.
Happy UK Holidays 2013!
Puasa 2012
Puasa 2012 / Ramadan Fasting Month 2012
Puasa or Fasting is an obligatory activity for Muslims during the month of Ramadan in Islamic lunar calendar. Literally, Puasa means refraining; in this context, Puasa or Fasting means refraining from eating, drinking, and anything that can break the fasting from dawn to sunsets.
When is Puasa 2012?
Puasa 2012 is foreseen to start on Saturday, 21 July 2012 and end on Saturday, 18 August 2012 (the whole month of Ramadan according to Islamic lunar calendar. Since the beginning and end of Ramadan are determined through moon sighting, the exact date of Puasa 2012 will be announced adjacent to the date.
Puasa in Islamic Tradition
For Muslims, Puasa or Fasting is carried out for the whole month of Ramadan and end with Hari Raya or Eid al-Fitr. Muslims must keep forbearance and refrain from eating, drinking, as well as doing and saying bad things. Puasa is meant to train the Muslims’ patience and make them do good deeds in the hope that the goodness will keep spreading for the following months after Ramadan.
In the end of Puasa, Muslims usually celebrates their victory over carnality. In some countries, the end of Ramadan (Hary Raya or Eid al-Fitr) becomes the most celebrated holidays when people decorate their houses, wear new clothes, and gather with all family members. During the last weeks of Ramadan, people in Indonesia, Malaysia, and even Singapore as well as some Muslim-majority countries crowd the stores and shopping malls to buy new clothes, shoes, or religious clothing.
The first day of Puasa is observed as a holiday in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) while the end of Puasa (Eid al-Fitr, Hari Raya) is celebrated as a major holiday in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Pakistan, and many others.
Happy Puasa 2012! Happy Fasting 2012!
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Philippines Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
Philippines celebrates many local holidays aside from the national ones. The local holidays in this country depend on the demographics of the population.
Certain events such as the day of founding, birth, or death of rulers also determine some local holidays in Philippines. In some regions of Philippines, religious festivals of the major religion are also considered as local holidays.
From year to year, the list of public holidays in Philippines may be different due to different calendar used for calculations (Chinese lunar calendar, Islamic Calendar, and Gregorian Calendar).
The dates of certain holidays also change every year since they are calculated based on days of the week. As an illustration, Good Friday is celebrated on certain Friday of certain month regardless the date of the month.
Philippines Holidays 2013
Below is the list of Philippines 2013 public holidays. Please note that this is only an estimate. We do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information available.
New Year’s Day
Araw ng Bagong Taon
1st day of the 1st month in Western Calendar
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Maulid un-Nabi
An Islamic festival
Common local holiday in Philippines
Thursday, 24 January 2013
Chinese New Year
Araw ng Bagong Taon ng mga Tsino
Regular day / tentative
Sunday, 10 February 2013
People Power Day
Araw ng People Power (Lakas ng Bayan)
Commemoration of the People Power Revolusion in 1986
Monday, 25 February 2013
Maundy Thursday
Huwebes Santo
Commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles
Thursday, 28 March 2013
Good Friday
Biyernes Santo
Commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Friday, 29 March 2013
Holy Saturday
Day before Easter Sunday
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Sunday
Linggo ng Pagkabuhay
Commemoration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Sunday, 31 March 2013
The Day of Valor
Araw ng Kagitingan
Commemoration of the courage of the Filippino and American forces who surrendered to Japanese soldiers
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Labour Day
Araw ng Manggagawa
Celebration of the workers’ economic and social achievement
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Lailatul Isra Wal Miraj
An Islamic Festival
Common local holiday in Philippines
Thursday, 6 June 2013
Philippines Independence Day
Araw ng Kasarinlan
Celebration of the Philippines Declaration of Independence
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Eidul-Fitar
An Islamic festival
End of the holy month of Ramadan
Friday, 9 August 2013
Ninoy Aquino Day
Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Ninoy Aquino
Commemoration of the assassination of senator Benigno S. “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. in 1983
Wednesday, 21 August 2013
National Heroes Day
Araw ng mga Bayani
Commemoration of all the heroes in the nation
Sunday, 25 August 2013
^Monday, 26 August 2013
Id-ul-Adha
An Islamic festival
Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
All Saints’ Day
Araw ng mga Santo
Commemoration of the Saints and the dead
Friday, 1 November 2013
All Souls’ Day
Araw ng mga Patáy
Special Non-working Holiday November
Saturday, 2 November 2013
Bonifacio Day
Kaarawan ni Bonifacio
Commemoration of Andres Bonifacio’s birthday in 1863
Saturday, 30 November 2013
Christmas Eve
Day before Christmas
Tuesday, 24 December 2013
Christmas Day
Araw ng Pasko
Celebration of Christmas
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Rizal Day
Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Dr. José Rizal
Commemoration of the execution of Jose Rizal, a Philippines’ hero, by Spanish colonial authorities in 1896
Monday, 30 December 2013
New Year’s Eve
Bisperás ng Bagong Taón
Day before New Year
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Happy Philippines Holiday 2013!
Holy Week 2013 Philippines
Holy Week 2013 in Philippines
Holy Week is the most important holiday in Philippines, where majority of population is devout Catholics. The festivities last for more than a week, from before Palm Sunday to after Easter.
When is Holy Week 2013 Philippines?
Holy Week 2013 in Philippines will fall on Sunday, 24 March 2013 to Sunday, 31 March 2013. It will be a public holiday from Thursday, 28 March 2013 to Sunday, 31 March 2013.
Holy Week 2013 Celebration in Philippines
Holy Week in Philippines is celebrated with huge festivities around the country. In some regions, Easter procession is started from Holy Thursday, where volunteers walk around the city in bare foot, carrying wooden cros.
In Philippines, Holy Week is also called as Semana Santa or Mahal Na Araw.
Happy Holy Week 2013, Philippines !
China Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
Most public holidays in China are traditional holidays. This country only celebrates two international holidays i.e. New Year and May Day.
The government in China will usually release the official calendar consisting the dates of public holidays for next year near the end of the year. Therefore, Chinese people can adjust the calendar with their own schedule.
Some of the China public holiday 2013 will fall on Saturday and Sunday. It is natural since many people in China work seven days a week. In this case, a holiday in Saturday or Sunday will be just fine.
The list of public holidays in China for the year of 2013 is provided below. Yet, the information on the list is an estimation, so the data may not be accurate.
China Public Holiday 2013
International New Year’s Day
Celebrating the 1st day of the 1st month of the year in Western calendar
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Spring Festival, Chinese/Lunar New Year 2013
The largest and most important festival for Chinese people. It begins on the 1st day of the 1st month in the Chinese Lunar calendar and ends with the Lunar Festival celebrated on the 15th day of the first month.
1st day of 1st lunar month
Saturday, 9 February 2013
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Monday, 11 February 2013
Qing Ming / Tomb Sweeping Day / Clear Bright Festival
Qing Ming Jie is a Chinese festival to honor the ancestors. During Qing Ming, Chinese people usually visits the grave sites to clean and sweep the tombs of their ancestors.
Thursday, 4 April 2013
China Labour Day / May Day / International Worker’s Day 2013
Unlike any other countries, China celebrates May Day for 3 consequent days every year. May Day used to be celebrated for 1 week long in China, but it is shortened to just 3 days since the major China holiday reform in 2008.
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Thursday, 2 May 2013
Friday, 3 May 2013
Duanwu Festival / Dragon Boat Festival / Dumpling Festival 2013
Duanwu Festival is celebrated to commemorate the sacrifice of a legendary Chinese poet, Qu Yuan, who drowned himself as an attempt to oppose the rulers and stop corruption. It is celebrated by Chinese people as well as people of Chinese origins in certain Asian countries.
5th day of the 5th month on the Chinese lunar calendar
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Mid-Autumn Festival / Moon Festival / Lantern Festival 2013
Mid-Autumn Festival is a famous harvest festival when Chinese and Chinese descendants people gather with all family members to watch the bright full moon while eat moon cakes, rectangular pastries with various kinds of fillings, and drink Chinese tea together. It is a public holiday in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
15th day of the 8th lunar moon in Chinese Calendar
Thursday, 19 September 2013
National Day of People’s Republic of China 2013
National Day is celebrated to commemorate the founding day of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. The celebration usually goes for 3 days in a row each year.
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
Wednesday, 2 October 2013
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Two ‘Golden Weeks’ – a whole week holiday – occurs in China every year. Just like the previous years, the Golden Week in China Public Holiday 2013 will happen during the Spring Festival and the National Day. The government regulate 3 legal days of holiday for each event, but the workers will usually get a whole week holiday.
Happy China holidays 2013!
Canadian Formula One Grand Prix 2012
It’s about time for Canada to conduct Formula One Grand Prix 2012. As the first North American country holding the event, Canada will bring different experience to the loyal fans of Formula 1 GP.
Canadian Formula One Grand Prix Date
When is Canadian Grand Prix 2012?
The Canadian Formula One race is scheduled to be held on Sunday, 10 June 2012. Yet, the Grand Prix will be started two days before the race with the Practice and Qualifying sections. More specific schedule is available below.
Canadian Formula One Grand Prix Schedule
Day One: Friday, 8 June 2012 – Practice DayDay Two: Saturday, 9 June 2012 – Qualifying DayDay Three: Sunday, 10 June 2012 – Race DayCanadian Formula One Grand Prix Circuit
The Canadian Formula One Grand Prix 2012 will be held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec. When the first Canadian Formula Grand Prix was held in 1967, Mosport International Raceway in Bowmanville, Ontario, was chosen as the circuit. Due to some safety concerns in Mosport International Raceway, Canadian Grand Prix was moved to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in 1978 and has been holding the event since then.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (formerly called Île Notre-Dame Circuit) has 4.361 kilometers (2.71 miles) length and 13 turns. Most tracks in the circuit are long and straight so that the racers can easily accelerate their cars to overtake the others. Yet, there are 2 sharp turns and a dangerous wall in which all of the racers must be extra-careful. The dangerous wall named Bienvenue au Québec (Welcome to Quebec) has caused many casualties. Even Formula One champions like Michael Schumacher, Jacques Villeneuve, and Damon Hills have once become victims of that wall.
In 2005, Canadian F1 Grand Prix held in Circuit Gilles Villeneuve crowned as the the most watched F1 Grand Prix in the world. At that time, Canadian Grand Prix was also acknowledged as the big 3 of the most watched sporting events in the world, fell behind the Superbowl XXXIX and the final of Champions League. Three years ago, Canadian Grand Prix was not included in the Formula 1 Grand Prix schedule, but this biggest racing event in Canada was relaunched in 2010.
Ruben Barichello, once Ferrari racer, created the fastest lap record of 1:13.622 in Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in 2004 while Michael Schumacher achieved most wins in that circuit. The German racer won the Canadian F1 Grand Prix no less than 7 times. The first Formula One racer winning the circuit was Gilles Villeneuve, a Canadian racer, but he died during Belgian Grand Prix in 1982. To commemorate Villeneuve achievement, the circuit where Canadian F1 Grand Prix takes place was renamed as Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Hotel Near Canadian Formula One Circuit
Where to stay during Canadian Formula One event?
Finding a hotel to stay during Canadian Formula One event is a piece of cake. A city as big and famous as Montreal has numerous hotels, motels, or even lodgings for every visitor wishing to get the most appropriate place to sleep according to budget. Here are some hotels available near the Canadian Formula One Circuit.
Canadian Formula One 2012 Ticket
Where to buy Canadian Formula One Ticket
Canadian Formula One Grand Prix visitors wanna-be can get the ticket from the official Formula One website. Anyone having his/her own favorite online ticket store may also get the Canadian F1 Grand Prix 2012 ticket from that website.
As a matter of fact, the tickets to enjoy the Canadian racing event are usually available on the counter outside the circuit or some authorized ticket seller in Canada.
This biggest car racing event in Canada is about to begin, so… off you go!
