Nepal has 35 public holidays, the highest in the world

Countries around the world celebrate a variety of festivals rooted in diverse traditions. In Nepal, public holidays play a key role in reinforcing national pride, rooted in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, just as

Public holidays, mostly seen as a form of respite for employees and employers from their labour and busy schedules, have over the years been the perfect escape.

Beyond the short moments of escapism, some of these days are highly sacred as they are observed for religious reasons.

Some countries have most of these days of relief apart from the default Christmas and Easter holidays across the globe.

Breaking the ice, Nepal has 35 public while Indonesia follows closely with 28 holidays.

Below is a list of 5 countries with the most public holidays:

Nepal: Nepal leads the world with an astonishing 35 public holidays annually. These holidays include major festivals like Dashain and Tihar.
Indonesia: Indonesia follows closely with 28 public holidays. The country celebrates a variety of religious and cultural events, including Nyepi and the Lunar New Year.
Iran: Iran has 26 public holidays, many of which are religious observances such as Nowruz (Persian New Year) and various Islamic holidays.
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka enjoys 25 public holidays, celebrating a mix of Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, and Christian festivals. Key holidays include Vesak and Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
Bangladesh: With 22 public holidays, Bangladesh celebrates a variety of religious and national events, including Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Independence Day.

Abigail Johnson Boakye