PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Banks, businesses, government offices and many shops close all day for public holidays.
Fixed public holidays include:
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| New Year’s Day |
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January 1st |
| Labour Day |
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May 1st |
| Independence Day |
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May 25th |
| Christmas Day |
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December 25th |
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A number of public holidays are not fixed. These include Easter and the following Islamic Holidays, which are based on the Lunar calendar:
- Eid al-Fitr - A 3 or 4-day feast marking the end of Ramadan.
- Eid al-Adha - A 4 day feast at the end of the Hajj, or month of pilgrimage to Mecca.
- First of Muharam - Islamic New Year.
- The Birthday of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).
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