Behind HolidayExplore
HolidayExplore is an independent research project built to replace low-quality, automated date scrapers with genuine, human-verified public holiday calendars and workplace rules.
Who Is Behind This Project?
Sahin Choudhury
Founder & Lead Researcher
Engineer & Publisher at Builder Hustle
Ever since I was a kid, I was obsessed with world maps, atlases, and geography. While other kids were reading comic books, I was looking up country capitals, time zones, and learning how different societies celebrate their history and festivals. That curiosity never went away. It turned into a genuine passion for travel, cultural traditions, and exploring how different parts of the world operate.
Professionally, my background is in engineering. Working in engineering teaches you one non-negotiable lesson: small details matter, and you never guess when you can measure. I spend my days working with strict specifications, government codes, documentation standards, and structural guidelines where accuracy is mandatory.
I also run the Builder Hustle digital network, where I write and build digital products. While researching global public holidays for remote workers, payroll managers, and travelers, I kept coming across the same problem: finding a simple, reliable answer wasn't always easy. That experience led me to build HolidayExplore as a place where people can quickly check holiday dates, understand what they mean, and plan around them.
I decided to take my engineering approach to documentation and apply it to global holiday data. On HolidayExplore, I personally research each country's official government gazette, central bank circulars, and labor ministry rules. We update this website regularly so you get factual information you can trust.
How We Ensure Content Quality
Because of our background in engineering documentation and statutory research, every single holiday page on this site follows four rules:
We do not copy random blogs. We cite official government acts, such as 5 U.S.C. 6103 in the US, the Philippine Labor Code, or the UK Banking and Financial Dealings Act.
We verify with central bank schedules (like the Federal Reserve, RBI, or Bank of England) so businesses know when money transfers actually settle.
We explain the difference between government workers and private sector staff, making sure overtime pay claims match real labor department standards.
When a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday, we explain whether your country gives you Monday off, Friday off, or absorbs the day entirely.
How to Reach Us
Government holiday declarations and local festival sightings can change. If you spot an upcoming change or have official gazette notices to share, reach out to me directly.
Direct Email Addresses
- Editorial Team: editorial@holidayexplore.com
- Corrections: corrections@holidayexplore.com
- Direct to Founder: sahin@holidayexplore.com
- Online Form: holidayexplore.com/contact
Location & Transparency
HolidayExplore is built and published by Sahin Choudhury as an independent digital venture under the Builder Hustle network.
Want to connect or say hello? I'm always happy to hear from you. Find me on đ or LinkedIn, or reach me via email.