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!
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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!
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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
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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!
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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 !
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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!
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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 !
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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 !
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