Asian countries completely dominate the top spots right after India. Our neighbour Nepal takes the second position globally with around 35 holidays every year. The government there declares long breaks for major festivals like Dashain and Tihar. Iran and Myanmar share the third spot with 26 holidays each. Sri Lanka sits comfortably in the fifth position with 25 official days off. The Sri Lankan government gives equal holiday importance to major Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, and Christian festivals.
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