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52 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
Comiket (Comic Market)
29–31 Dec 2026JPJapan
Hue Festival
1 Jan – 31 Dec 2027VNVietnam
AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027
7 Jan – 5 Feb 2027SASaudi Arabia
Galle Literary Festival
22–25 Jan 2027LKSri Lanka
Sapporo Snow Festival
4–11 Feb 2027JPJapan
Tanabata Festival
7–8 Jul 2027JPJapan
Hokkai Heso Matsuri
28–29 Jul 2027JPJapan
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony
6 Aug 2027JPJapan
Awa Odori Festival
11–15 Aug 2027JPJapan
Dubai Airshow
15–19 Nov 2027AEUnited Arab EmiratesDays off ahead
The next public and bank holidays across 21 countries in Asia. Banks and many shops close; trains and hotels fill up.
- 12OctSports DayJPJapanToday
- 13OctKing Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial DayTHThailandTomorrow
- 14OctSvetitskhovlobaGEGeorgiaIn 2 days
- 18OctIndependence DayAZAzerbaijanIn 6 days
- 19OctIndependence Day (substitute day)AZAzerbaijanIn 7 days
- 23OctKing Chulalongkorn DayTHThailandIn 11 days
- 3NovCulture DayJPJapanIn 22 days
- 9NovFlag DayAZAzerbaijanIn 28 days
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20 countries with festivals
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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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