Holiday Types & Classifications
Public Holiday
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<holidayfyi-glossary slug="public-holiday"></holidayfyi-glossary>A day designated by law or government decree on which most businesses and schools are closed. Public holidays are officially recognized by the state and typically entitle workers to a paid day off. The number of public holidays varies widely by country, from 4 in Saudi Arabia to over 20 in India and Bangladesh.