| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday, 1 January 1656 | New Year's Day |
| 2 | Monday, 3 January 1656 | New Year's Day |
| 3 | Friday, 3 March 1656 | National day |
| 4 | Monday, 1 May 1656 | Labour Day |
| 5 | Saturday, 6 May 1656 | St. George's Day |
| Monday, 8 May 1656 | St. George's Day (observance) | |
| 6 | Wednesday, 24 May 1656 | Culture and Literacy Day |
| 7 | Wednesday, 6 September 1656 | Unification Day |
| 8 | Friday, 22 September 1656 | Independence Day |
| 9 | Sunday, 24 December 1656 | Christmas Eve |
| 10 | Monday, 25 December 1656 | Christmas Day |
| 11 | Tuesday, 26 December 1656 | Boxing day |