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Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day)Monday, 13 July 2026
UK bank holiday. Confirmed bank holiday for Northern Ireland. Substitute day
Source: GOV.UK · Last checked 2026-07-13
World Youth Skills DayWednesday, 15 July 2026
UN international observance. Confirmed recurring date on the United Nations observance list
Source: United Nations · Last checked 2026-07-13
Nelson Mandela International DaySaturday, 18 July 2026
UN international observance. Confirmed recurring date on the United Nations observance list
Source: United Nations · Last checked 2026-07-13
World Chess DayMonday, 20 July 2026
UN international observance. Confirmed recurring date on the United Nations observance list
Source: United Nations · Last checked 2026-07-13
International Day of FriendshipThursday, 30 July 2026
UN international observance. Confirmed recurring date on the United Nations observance list
Source: United Nations · Last checked 2026-07-13
Summer bank holidayMonday, 3 August 2026
UK bank holiday. Confirmed bank holiday for Scotland
Source: GOV.UK · Last checked 2026-07-13
World's Indigenous Peoples DaySunday, 9 August 2026
UN international observance. Confirmed recurring date on the United Nations observance list
Source: United Nations · Last checked 2026-07-13
International Youth DayWednesday, 12 August 2026
UN international observance. Confirmed recurring date on the United Nations observance list
Source: United Nations · Last checked 2026-07-13
Independence DaySaturday, 15 August 2026
National public holiday. Confirmed in the 2026 all-India government holiday schedule
Source: India Post, Government of India · Last checked 2026-07-13
World Humanitarian DayWednesday, 19 August 2026
UN international observance. Confirmed recurring date on the United Nations observance list
Source: United Nations · Last checked 2026-07-13
Prophet Mohammad's Birthday (Id-e-Milad)Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Religious holiday in the all-India schedule. Confirmed for India's 2026 administrative holiday schedule; not a universal Islamic date
Source: India Post, Government of India · Last checked 2026-07-13
Summer bank holidayMonday, 31 August 2026
UK bank holiday. Confirmed bank holiday for England and Wales
Source: GOV.UK · Last checked 2026-07-13