July 9 holiday and non-working day on July 10 create four-day long weekend in 2026

June 19, 2026

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The official 2026 calendar combines the July 9 holiday with a non-working day on July 10, enabling an extended break in the second half of the year.

According to the official 2026 holiday calendar, July 9 will be a national holiday. July 10 is set as a non-working day, extending the weekend.

This combination creates four consecutive days of rest for those not working on those days.

The announcement appears in reports from June 19, 2026, detailing the remaining holidays and non-working days of the year.

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