Public Holidays in July 2026 Around the World
In July 2026, 13 of the countries and regions we track take at least one day off — 18 public holidays in total, listed in date order below.
The busiest calendars this month are Thailand (3), Colombia (2) and Czech Republic (2). Breaks that span a month boundary appear in full on both months' pages, so cross-border trips and business schedules can be planned straight off the tables.
| Date | Country | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | Canada | Canada DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| July 1, 2026 | Ghana | Republic DayReinstated statutory public holiday under Act 1142. Falls on Wednesday in 2026.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 1, 2026 | Hong Kong | HKSAR Establishment DayGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| July 3, 2026 | United States | Independence Day (observed)Independence Day (Jul 4) falls on a Saturday, so most federal employees observe the holiday on Friday, Jul 3.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| July 4, 2026 | United States | Independence DayThe statutory date is July 4 (a Saturday in 2026); it is observed on Friday, July 3.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| July 5, 2026 | Czech Republic | Saints Cyril and Methodius DaySunday — the feast of the missionaries of the Slavs (an “other holiday” under §2) is swallowed by the weekend, but its neighbour recovers a weekday: July 6 is a Monday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 6, 2026 | Czech Republic | Jan Hus DayMonday — Den upálení mistra Jana Husa, the anniversary of the Reformer burning at Constance in 1415. In 2026 it pulls the weekend through to Monday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 9, 2026 | Argentina | Independence DayFalls on Thursday. Fixed — take Friday July 10 (a tourism non-laborable) for a four-day bridge.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 10, 2026 | New Zealand | MatarikiThe Māori New Year. Its date shifts each year with the rise of the Matariki star cluster; in 2026 it is Friday July 10.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 13, 2026 | Colombia | Our Lady of the Rosary of ChiquinquiráNew national festivo for 2026: Ley 2578 (1 June 2026) makes the 9 July feast religious in character and applies Ley 51, so it is enjoyed Monday 13 July. 2025 has no equivalent row.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 14, 2026 | France | Bastille DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| July 17, 2026 | South Korea | Constitution DayReinstated as a public holiday in 2026 for the first time since 2008.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 20, 2026 | Colombia | Declaration of Independence (Grito de Independencia)Immovable: Colombia’s independence commemorates 20 July whatever weekday it lands on. In 2026 that is a Monday, one week after Chiquinquirá.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 20, 2026 | Japan | Marine DayThird Monday of July.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 21, 2026 | Belgium | Belgian National DayFalls on Tuesday — taking Monday July 20 off creates a 4-day midsummer break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 28, 2026 | Thailand | H.M. King Vajiralongkorn's BirthdayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| July 29, 2026 | Thailand | Asarnha Bucha DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| July 30, 2026 | Thailand | Buddhist Lent Day (Khao Phansa)Public holiday | Public holiday |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in July 2026 worldwide?
We count 18 public holidays in July 2026, spread across 13 of the 41 countries and regions we track, in date order in the table above. Breaks that spill over a month boundary are shown in full on both months.
Which countries have public holidays in July 2026?
Canada, Ghana, Hong Kong, United States, Czech Republic and Argentina and 7 more — 13 countries and regions in all. The table above gives the exact date for every holiday.
What are the first and last public holidays of July 2026?
The month opens with Canada Day in Canada on Jul 1, and closes with Buddhist Lent Day (Khao Phansa) in Thailand, ending Jul 30.
Can I download the July 2026 holidays as a calendar file?
Yes. Every country's year page offers free ICS, CSV and PDF files that import straight into Google, Apple or Outlook Calendar, and subscribing to the ICS URL keeps the dates updated if a government revises them. Month pages have no file of their own — download per country instead.
Are these days off for everyone in those countries?
Not necessarily. The table aggregates nationwide statutory holidays. Australia, Malaysia, India and Canada add state- or province-level days on top, so the real count there is higher; annual leave and employer shutdowns are not counted either. Observances that are not days off are excluded.