In this article, we will take a look at the 5 countries with the most public holidays in the world. If you want to read our discussion on the global variation in public holidays and the impact of holidays on work culture, you can go directly to the 25 Countries with the Most Public Holidays in the World.
5. Egypt
Total Public Holidays = 22
Egypt secures the fifth place on our list of the countries with the most public holidays in the world. Egypt observes a mix of Islamic and national holidays, like Eid celebrations, as well as Revolution Day, commemorating the 1952 revolution. Coptic Christmas is also a public holiday in the country. Approximately 10 to 15% of Egypt’s population adheres to Christianity, with the predominant denomination being Coptic Orthodox. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which marks Christmas in December, Coptic Christmas follows the Julian calendar.
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4. Sri Lanka
Total Public Holidays = 25
Sri Lanka’s major holidays include Vesak Poya, celebrating Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death, and Independence Day, marking freedom from British rule. Meanwhile, Tamil Thai Pongal Day is a holiday that celebrates the harvest, reflecting the importance of agriculture in the country.