"Teacher's Day 2026" falls on Friday, 16 January 2026. Check clearly who gets the day off and clarify why it is not a public holiday.
Every year on 16 January, "Teacher's Day" is observed—a day for students to remember and honor their teachers, who have imparted knowledge. However, many people are still confused about whether "Teacher's Day" is a public holiday and who gets the day off.
Regarding "Teacher's Day," it is not considered a public holiday. Instead, the Teachers' Council and Ministry of Education designate it as a day for ceremonies to honor teachers. Events are held nationwide for teachers to participate in activities. Therefore, some schools close for this occasion.
However, "Teacher's Day" is not declared a public holiday by the Cabinet announcement. Thus, government offices, state agencies, companies, private businesses, and banks all remain open as usual.