Nepal tops the list with 35 public holidays per year, its diverse cultural and religious landscape is the reason for the high number of holidays.
Myanmar stands with 32 public holidays and it celebrates a combination of national, cultural and Buddhist holidays.
Cambodia provides 28 holidays. It is one of the highest number of holidays worldwide. This reflects the country’s rich cultural and religious diversity.
Iran provides 26 public holidays which mostly include Islamic traditions, such as Eid al-Fitr, Ashura, and Nowruz.
People of Sri Lanka enjoys 25 public holidays. The major holidays here include Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Veshak and Christmas.
There are 22 public holidays in Bangladesh, which combine national and religious celebrations.
India is well-known for its many festivals and diverse culture. The nation celebrates a wide range of religious and cultural events with nearly 21 public holidays. Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, and Independence Day are major holidays.