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51 festivals and public holidays for 21 countries in Asia, with dates, local customs and where to stay.
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In date order. Festivals without confirmed dates show the month they ran last time.
Tihar
6–10 Nov 2026NPNepal
Diwali Festival
8–9 Nov 2026INIndia
Hue Festival
1 Jan – 31 Dec 2027VNVietnam
Galle Literary Festival
22–25 Jan 2027LKSri Lanka
Panagbenga Festival
1 Feb – 7 Mar 2027PHPhilippines
Naadam Festival
11–13 Jun 2027MNMongolia
Gion Matsuri Festival
1–31 Jul 2027JPJapan
Tanabata Festival
7–8 Jul 2027JPJapan
Hungry Ghost Festival
16–17 Aug 2027SGSingapore
Riyadh Spring Festival
Expected October 2026SASaudi Arabia
Dhafra Camel Festival
Expected October 2026AEUnited Arab Emirates
Pushkar Camel Fair
Expected October 2026INIndiaDays off ahead
The next public and bank holidays across 21 countries in Asia. Banks and many shops close; trains and hotels fill up.
- 12OctSports DayJPJapanTomorrow
- 13OctKing Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial DayTHThailandIn 2 days
- 14OctSvetitskhovlobaGEGeorgiaIn 3 days
- 18OctIndependence DayAZAzerbaijanIn 7 days
- 19OctIndependence Day (substitute day)AZAzerbaijanIn 8 days
- 23OctKing Chulalongkorn DayTHThailandIn 12 days
- 3NovCulture DayJPJapanIn 23 days
- 9NovFlag DayAZAzerbaijanIn 29 days
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How the holidays are celebrated
Army Day in China
Find out China's Army Day's rich history, a national holiday to commemorate the People's Liberation Army. Discover signature activities, historic commemorations, and cultural events that celebrate the significance of this special day in Chinese culture.
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Christmas
December 25 is celebrated by most of the world as Christmas, but in Asia, some countries observe the day with their unique cultural celebrations.
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Labour Day in China
Labour Day in China, also known as International Workers' Day, is celebrated on May 1st. It honors the contributions of the working class and is a significant public holiday, often extended for travel and family gatherings across the nation.
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