Civil Servants holiday
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Saturday october 28, 2023
Secular holiday : Information: Some government agencies are closed; banks may close half-day or even the full day.
Banks close at 12:00
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Friday december 29, 2023
Banks only :
School holidays
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Monday january 1, 2024
School holidays : calendars gazetted by the respective Departments of Education
Average class size: more than 37
Each state carries its own specific set of holidays, please scroll to the concerned state
PISA ranking (average 493): 401
Schooling is mandatory till age 15
schools may open on Saturday
School day duration: 5:00 hours
school uniforms often required
Number of instructional days: 200
Please note that authorities may take last-minute decisions; please double-check if this information is vital to you
New Year's Day
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Monday january 1, 2024
Secular holiday : The world's most widely celebrated holiday, New Years was set on January 1 by Julius Caesar because that was the date the Roman consuls took over their duties. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Epiphany
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Saturday january 6, 2024
cards/flowers :
Optional holiday
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Monday february 12, 2024
Catholic : Carnival
Optional holiday
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Tuesday february 13, 2024
Catholic or protestant : Carnival
Optional holiday
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Wednesday february 14, 2024
Catholic or protestant : Until 14:00
Daylight Saving Time
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Sunday february 18, 2024
Special Events : Does not apply to Equatorial regions
Bank Holiday (from 13:00)
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Thursday march 28, 2024
Banks only :
Optional holiday
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Friday march 29, 2024
Banks only :