Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil)
Our Lady of Aparecida Day honors Nossa Senhora Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil. The day commemorates the 1717 discovery of a small clay statue of the Virgin Mary by fishermen in the Paraíba River, which became a symbol of hope and faith. Over centuries, devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida grew into one of Brazil’s most cherished traditions. Millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Aparecida, one of the largest churches in the world, to pay tribute.
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day commemorates the region’s historical settlement and provincial foundation. It remains a regional public holiday, giving residents of the Chatham Islands a long weekend for rest and community events.
National Day (Romania)
National Day of Romania commemorates the Great Union of 1918, when Transylvania, Bessarabia, and Bukovina united with the Kingdom of Romania. It symbolizes national unity, freedom, and pride, marked by parades, ceremonies, and cultural festivities.
Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day in Alabama
Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day is a day of recognition and celebration honoring Rosa Parks, the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." Her pivotal role in the fight for racial equality began on December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus to a white passenger.
Westland Anniversary Day
Westland Anniversary Day commemorates the 1868 founding of Westland Province after its separation from Canterbury. It continues as a regional public holiday for the Westland District, celebrated today as a summer long weekend of leisure and local pride.
Independence Restoration Day (Portugal)
Independence Restoration Day in Portugal commemorates the restoration of Portuguese independence in 1640 after 60 years of Spanish rule. It marks the uprising in Lisbon that ended the Iberian Union and placed King John IV of the House of Braganza on the throne. The day symbolizes national sovereignty, unity and resilience, celebrating Portugal’s return as an independent kingdom.