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Public Holidays by Territory 2022
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Explore public holidays across every country and territory for the year 2022. This collection of information provides insights crucial for planning, scheduling, and logistical comparison, enabling users to determine which nations observe the most public holidays. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding international time-off patterns and cultural events throughout the specified year.
Columns
- Country: The full name of the country or territory. This field lists 222 unique nations, with India being the most frequently occurring entry.
- Country Code: The corresponding 2-digit country code (e.g., IN for India, ES for Spain).
- Day: Specifies the day of the week upon which the holiday occurs. Monday is the most frequent day recorded (25%).
- Date: The precise date of the observed holiday.
- Holiday Name: The official designation of the holiday (e.g., New Year's Day). This column contains 1428 unique holiday names.
- Type: Categorises the nature of the holiday, such as National Holiday (58%) or Regional Holiday (13%). Note that approximately 13% of records are missing a type designation.
- Comments: Provides additional notes or context regarding the holiday. About 49% of the records in this column lack entries.
Distribution
The information is delivered as a single tabular file named
holiday_calendar.csv, with a file size of 297.8 kB. The structure consists of 7 columns and 3916 valid records. This data is expected to be updated on an annual basis.Usage
Ideal applications include global operational scheduling and international logistics planning. Use cases involve comparative analysis to identify countries with high frequencies of non-working days, and integrating cultural event data into global travel, human resources, or business intelligence platforms. It is well-suited for Exploratory Data Analysis focused on cultural and time-series trends.
Coverage
Geographic Scope: The dataset covers public holidays for every country and territory globally.
Time Range: The scope is strictly limited to the calendar year 2022, spanning from 1 January to 31 December.
Specific Notes: The data quality is variable for ancillary fields; for instance, the 'Comments' field has a high proportion of missing entries.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
Data scientists or analysts performing cultural data investigation. Travel industry professionals and travel planners seeking accurate global holiday calendars. Logistics and supply chain managers requiring precise international downtime indicators. Developers building global calendar applications or event APIs.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- 2022 Global Public Holiday Tracker
- Worldwide Country Holiday Calendar 2022
- Public Holidays by Territory 2022
- Global Cultural Events Calendar 2022
Attributes
Original Data Source: Public Holidays by Territory 2022
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