Holiday Stories
Short explainers about the world of public holidays, written from the data on this site.
How is the date of Easter calculated?
November 02, 2026
Easter Sunday moves between 22 March and 25 April. The date comes from the "computus", a lunar algorithm that has been used for centuries.
The most widespread holidays in the world
November 02, 2026
New Year Day, Christmas, Good Friday and Labour Day are observed in more than 120 countries each. These are the most universal holidays in the data.
Which countries have the most public holidays?
November 02, 2026
Latvia tops the 2025 list with 48 public holidays, ahead of Venezuela, Spain and Canada. See the top 10 and why numbers vary so much.