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Holidays and working across cultures

When the big holidays fall, why they move, and what they mean for meetings, launches and deadlines in a global team.

Moving holidaysEid dates 2027Ramadan is expected to start around 8 February 2027, Eid al-Fitr on 9 March and Eid al-Adha on 16 May. Here is what to expect, why the dates shift, and how to plan around them. Working across culturesRamadan working hoursDuring Ramadan, many colleagues fast from dawn to sunset, and working hours often get shorter. A few small changes to your calendar make the month easier for everyone. Moving holidaysDiwali datesDiwali falls on Sunday 8 November in 2026 and on Friday 29 October in 2027. It is the biggest holiday of the year in India, and a public holiday in several other countries. Moving holidaysLunar New Year 2027Lunar New Year falls on Saturday 6 February in 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat. Some of the biggest holidays in Asia follow, and many businesses slow down for a week or more. Moving holidaysEaster datesIn 2027, Western Easter falls on Sunday 28 March and Orthodox Easter on Sunday 2 May. In 2028, the two fall on the same day.

See holidays for every place on your team, side by side.

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