When doing business with foreign entrepreneurs, it is crucial to obtain some helpful knowledge about their culture. The Holiday calendar of a specific country may come in handy, especially if we’re planning a business trip abroad. This way, one will stay aware of any days off from work when conducting business might be impossible. We …
There are some rules when it comes to holidays and observances in the United States. A federal holiday is a day off, but it varies from state to state in the US and sectors. If a public holiday falls on a non-working day (Saturday/Sunday), the holiday is usually observed on the preceding Friday (if the …
As one of the most important months in the Muslim calendar, Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. It is a time when followers of Islam celebrate the “Night of Power” when Muhammad received the initial revelations of the Quran, the sacred book of Islam. It takes place annually on the ninth …
Being one of the fastest-growing economies globally, India attracts more and more importers’ attention worldwide. In 2019, India was the 10th largest supplier of imported goods both for the EU and the US. In order to plan the cooperation with Indian partners properly, one should pay attention to numerous national holidays that affect business in …
Every country has its traditions, which should always be taken into account when making business deals. A regular day in one country can be a national holiday in another. In the US, ten days of the year are considered federal holidays, meaning all non-essential government offices and banks, as well as the stock market, are …
Every importer planning to establish cooperation with a German business partner should first get acquainted with Germany’s public holidays’ calendar. Holidays often cause difficulties in communication with partners and frequent delays in the delivery of goods. Some of them do not have fixed dates and are celebrated at a different time every year. Therefore, it …
In Turkey, there are 14.5 days of public holidays. It is said to be one of the highest numbers worldwide. Whether you plan to go to Turkey as a tourist or a businessperson, check holidays in Turkey of 2021. If you happen to be in Turkey during the public holidays, you may face some difficulties. …
In India, people from various religions coexist together. As each religion has its holidays, there is plenty of them in India. There are gazette and restricted holidays, and both types are equally important for business settings. Below is a list of India National Holidays of 2021. India National Holidays 2021 and business It is advised …
If you trade with China, you must consider the holidays celebrated in this country. We often do not realize the impact of Chinese holidays on the transport of goods from China, as well as China’s production in general. China is considered a “factory of the world”, and this factory is closed for a month during …