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    Public holidays across the world

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    Posted on July 16, 2025

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    Last updated: January 22, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Explore global public holidays, their economic implications, and trends. Nepal tops with 35 holidays, while France has 11. England and Canada have fewer than 10.

    Global Overview of Public Holidays: Economic Implications and Trends

    (Corrects French entry to state France has 11 nationwide holidays, not 13, in paragraph 9.)

    (Reuters) -French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Tuesday proposed to cut two public holidays to drive economic growth as part of a plan to overhaul the country's debt-laden finances.

    The headline-grabbing proposal stirred outcry in the European Union's second-largest economy, and memories of a toppled predecessor.

    Here is an overview of public holidays around the world:

    Nepal has the highest number of public holidays in the world with 35 days annually.

    Other countries with a high number of public holidays include India, Colombia and Philippines, with around 18 public holidays each.

    England and Canada, with fewer than 10 days a year, are among the countries with the least public holidays.

    While the actual number of holidays varies across its states, the United States recognises 12 federal holidays.

    According to data from the European Employment Authority EURES, Slovakia has the most public holidays in Europe with 15 days, while the Netherlands and Denmark sit at the bottom of the count with nine days each.

    France has 11 nationwide public holidays according to the EURES, which covers data from the European Union as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

    (Reporting by Alban Kacher and Paolo Laudani in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Nepal has the highest number of public holidays globally with 35 days.
    • •France has 11 nationwide public holidays.
    • •Slovakia leads Europe with 15 public holidays.
    • •England and Canada have fewer than 10 public holidays annually.
    • •The US recognizes 12 federal holidays.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Public holidays across the world

    1Which country has the highest number of public holidays?

    Nepal has the highest number of public holidays in the world with 35 days annually.

    2How many federal holidays does the United States recognize?

    The United States recognizes 12 federal holidays, although the actual number of holidays can vary across its states.

    3What is the proposal made by the French Prime Minister?

    French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou proposed to cut two public holidays to drive economic growth as part of a plan to overhaul the country's debt-laden finances.

    4Which European country has the most public holidays?

    According to data from the European Employment Authority EURES, Slovakia has the most public holidays in Europe with 15 days.

    5How many nationwide public holidays does France have?

    France has 11 nationwide public holidays according to the EURES data.

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