BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ExcelNotes X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260509T141942 CREATED:20251112T055143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T055143Z UID:10000757-1762905600-1791849599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil) DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen is Lady of Aparecida Day?\nLady of Aparecida Day in Brazil is celebrated on October 12 every year. \nThe following is the list of Lady of Aparecida Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2020Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2023Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2024Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2025Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2026Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2028Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2029Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2030Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2031Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2034Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2035Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2036Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2037Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2040Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2041Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2042Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2043Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2045Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2046Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2047Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2048Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Lady of Aparecida Day?\nThe devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida began in October 1717\, in the small village of Guaratinguetá\, in the Paraíba Valley of São Paulo state. Local fishermen were struggling to catch fish in the Paraíba River as they prepared for the visit of a regional governor\, Dom Pedro de Almeida e Portugal\, Count of Assumar. \nThree fishermen\, Domingos Garcia\, João Alves\, and Filipe Pedroso\, prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Casting their nets\, they first pulled up a small clay statue of a headless figure from the river. When they cast their nets again\, they found the missing head. After retrieving and cleaning the statue\, they continued fishing\, and to their astonishment\, their nets filled with fish. \nThe fishermen took this as a miracle\, and word of the event spread quickly. The little dark-skinned clay statue\, later recognized as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception\, came to be affectionately called Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, meaning "Our Lady Who Appeared". \nThe statue was first kept in the home of Filipe Pedroso\, where neighbors gathered to pray. Reports of miracles and healings attributed to Our Lady of Aparecida multiplied\, and devotion to her spread across the region. In 1745\, a small chapel was built to house the statue\, and by 1834\, a larger church\, the Old Basilica\, was constructed to accommodate growing numbers of pilgrims. \nIn 1904\, Pope Pius X authorized the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Aparecida\, officially recognizing her as a sacred symbol of devotion. Later\, in 1930\, Pope Pius XI declared her the Patroness of Brazil\, cementing her status as a national spiritual figure. \nThe Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida\, built to replace the older church\, began construction in 1955 and was completed in 1980. That same year\, Pope John Paul II visited Brazil and consecrated the new basilica\, recognizing it as one of the largest Marian shrines in the world. In 1980\, the Brazilian government officially established October 12 as a national holiday dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida\, blending religious reverence with cultural celebration. \nToday\, millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of Aparecida each year\, especially on October 12\, walking\, cycling or even traveling long distances on foot to express devotion and gratitude. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/lady-of-aparecida-day-brazil/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lady-of-Aparecida-Day-Brazil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127 DTSTAMP:20260509T141942 CREATED:20250303T061235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T184249Z UID:10000219-1769385600-1769471999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Australia Day DESCRIPTION:Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. It marks the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson\, New South Wales\, in 1788\, which led to the establishment of the first European colony in Australia. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Australia Day?\nThe History of Australia Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nMore about Captain Arthur Phillip\n\nWhen is Australia Day?\nAustralia Day is celebrated annually on January 26. The following is the list of Australia Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2020Sunday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2023Thursday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2024Friday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2025Sunday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2026Monday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2028Wednesday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2029Friday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2030Saturday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2031Sunday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2032Monday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2034Thursday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2035Friday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2036Saturday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2037Monday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2040Thursday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2041Saturday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2042Sunday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2043Monday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2044Tuesday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2045Thursday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2046Friday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2047Saturday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2048Sunday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Australia Day? \nOn January 26\, 1788\, Captain Arthur Phillip led the First Fleet\, a group of 11 British ships carrying convicts and marines\, into Sydney Cove (now Sydney\, Australia). \nArthur Phillip raised the British flag at Sydney Cove\, claiming the land for King George III. This marked the beginning of British colonization in Australia. The event is seen as the foundation of modern Australia\, but for Indigenous Australians\, it was the beginning of land dispossession and cultural disruption. \nThe first recorded celebration of January 26 was in 1808\, known as "Foundation Day" in New South Wales. \nIn 1818\, Governor Lachlan Macquarie declared it an official public holiday in NSW\, marking the 30th anniversary of the colony. By the 1830s\, January 26 was commonly referred to as "Anniversary Day" in NSW\, marking the colony's foundation. Other Australian colonies had their own founding dates and did not initially celebrate January 26. \nOn January 1\, 1901\, the six British colonies united to form the Commonwealth of Australia. Some believed January 1 should be Australia's national day\, but January 26 continued to be significant. \nBy 1935\, all Australian states and territories had adopted "Australia Day" as the official name. The holiday\, however\, was still celebrated only in New South Wales as a full public holiday. \n1938 marked the 150th anniversary of the First Fleet's arrival. While official celebrations took place\, Indigenous Australians protested the day as a "Day of Mourning". \nAfter World War II\, Australia Day became more widely observed\, but it was still not a uniform national public holiday. In 1946\, the Australian National Day Committee was formed to promote a unified national celebration. \nFrom 1946 to 1993\, Australia Day was celebrated on the Monday closest to January 26 to create a long weekend. In 1994\, January 26 was declared a national public holiday across all states and territories\, solidifying Australia Day as a major annual event. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nAustralia Day is celebrated across the country with official ceremonies and public events. \nAustralian of the Year Awards is held to recognize outstanding Australians in various fields\, announced on January 25 in Canberra. Thousands of new Australians take the citizenship oath at special events. \nMajor cities like Sydney\, Melbourne\, and Perth host large-scale fireworks displays. Many Australians celebrate by having backyard barbecues and pool parties with friends and family. \nMany sport events happen on this day such as Tennis and Cricket Matches. Families and friends also play informal cricket games. \nFor many Indigenous Australians\, Australia Day is a reminder of colonization and dispossession. January 26 represents the beginning of colonization\, not a day of celebration. \nMore about Captain Arthur Phillip\nCaptain Arthur Phillip was a British naval officer and the first Governor of New South Wales. He is best known for leading the First Fleet to Australia in 1788 and establishing the first European colony at Sydney Cove\, laying the foundation for modern Australia. \nHe was born on October 11\, 1738\, in London\, England\, and joined the Royal Navy in 1755 at age 17. \nIn 1786\, Phillip was chosen to lead the First Fleet and establish a British penal colony in Australia. The fleet consisted of 11 ships\, carrying over 1\,400 people (convicts\, marines\, and settlers). \nThey departed from Portsmouth\, England\, on May 13\, 1787. After 8 months and 24\,000 km\, they arrived in Botany Bay on January 18\, 1788. Finding Botany Bay unsuitable with poor soil and no fresh water\, Phillip moved the colony to Sydney Cove on January 26\, 1788. \nAs the first Governor of New South Wales\, Phillip faced major challenges such as managing food shortages\, dealing with rebellious convicts\, exploring new land\, and relations with Indigenous Australians. \nHe returned to England in 1792 due to ill health\, and died on August 31\, 1814\, in Bath\, England. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/australia-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Australia-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127 DTSTAMP:20260509T141942 CREATED:20250422T025028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T025122Z UID:10000297-1769385600-1769471999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:NRM Liberation Day DESCRIPTION:NRM Liberation Day in Uganda commemorates the day in 1986 when the National Resistance Army (NRA)\, led by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni\, successfully captured power and overthrew the military government of General Tito Okello. The day marks the beginning of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government\, which has remained in power ever since. \nWhen is NRM Liberation Day?\nNRM Liberation Day is celebrated every year on January 26. \nThe following is the list of NRM Liberation Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2020Sunday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2021Tuesday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2022Wednesday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2023Thursday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2024Friday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2025Sunday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2026Monday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2027Tuesday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2028Wednesday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2029Friday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2030Saturday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2031Sunday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2032Monday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2033Wednesday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2034Thursday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2035Friday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2036Saturday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2037Monday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2038Tuesday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2039Wednesday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2040Thursday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2041Saturday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2042Sunday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2043Monday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2044Tuesday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2045Thursday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2046Friday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2047Saturday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2048Sunday \n \n NRM Liberation DayJan 26\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of NRM Liberation Day?\nNRM Liberation Day is one of Uganda's most politically significant national holidays\, as it commemorates the end of a prolonged civil conflict and the beginning of the NRM government led by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. \nFollowing Uganda's independence in 1962\, the country experienced a series of military coups and authoritarian regimes\, including the Idi Amin dictatorship (1971 – 1979)\, the return of Milton Obote in a controversial 1980 election\, and the 1980 general elections that were widely believed to have been rigged in favor of Obote's Uganda People's Congress (UPC) party. \nIn response\, Yoweri Museveni\, then a political opposition figure and former government minister\, launched a guerrilla war in 1981 with a small force called the Popular Resistance Army\, which evolved into the NRA. \nThe conflict\, often referred to as the Luweero Bush War\, lasted for five years from 1981 to 1986. It was fought mainly in the Luweero Triangle\, where the NRA established strongholds and built grassroots support among civilians. \nThe NRA gradually gained territory while Obote's government and later General Tito Okello\, who took power in a 1985 coup\, struggled to maintain control. \nOn January 26\, 1986\, the NRA captured the capital\, Kampala\, forcing Tito Okello's government to flee. Yoweri Museveni was sworn in as President of Uganda days later\, declaring the beginning of a "fundamental change" in Uganda's political system. \nNRM Liberation Day commemorates the end of political turmoil and military dictatorship\, the beginning of a new government that promised democracy and national unity\, and the sacrifice of fighters\, civilians\, and communities who supported the resistance. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/nrm-liberation-day/ CATEGORIES:Political Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/NRM-Liberation-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127 DTSTAMP:20260509T141942 CREATED:20250914T155949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T155949Z UID:10000565-1769385600-1769471999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Auckland Anniversary Day DESCRIPTION:Auckland Anniversary Day commemorates the arrival of Governor Hobson in 1840 and the founding of the Auckland Province\, celebrated with public holidays\, sailing regattas\, and community festivities. \nWhen is Auckland Anniversary Day?\nAuckland Anniversary Day is observed on the Monday nearest January 29. \nThe following is the list of Auckland Anniversary Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2020Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2021Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2022Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2023Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2024Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2025Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 26\, 2026Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2027Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2028Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2029Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 28\, 2030Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2031Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 26\, 2032Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2033Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2034Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2035Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 28\, 2036Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 26\, 2037Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2038Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2039Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2040Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 28\, 2041Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2042Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 26\, 2043Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2044Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2045Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2046Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 28\, 2047Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2048Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Auckland Anniversary Day?\nOn January 29\, 1840\, Captain William Hobson\, who had been appointed the first Governor of New Zealand\, arrived at the Bay of Islands. This event marked the beginning of formal British colonial administration in New Zealand. Just a week later\, on February 6\, 1840\, Hobson signed the Treaty of Waitangi with Māori chiefs\, establishing New Zealand as a British colony. \nIn 1842\, the date January 29 was set aside as a holiday to commemorate Hobson's landing and the founding of the Auckland Province. It became an official provincial holiday and was celebrated in the northern part of New Zealand. \nOver time\, the holiday became associated not only with Hobson's arrival but also with the growth of Auckland as a major city. \nOne of the earliest and most enduring traditions tied to the holiday is the Auckland Anniversary Regatta\, first held in 1840 to mark Hobson's arrival. \nThe regatta quickly became a highlight of the celebration\, featuring yachts\, naval ships\, and traditional Māori waka. Today\, it is considered one of the world's largest one-day regattas and remains the centerpiece of the holiday. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/auckland-anniversary-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Auckland-Anniversary-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127 DTSTAMP:20260509T141942 CREATED:20250915T045654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T045654Z UID:10000578-1769385600-1769471999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Northland Anniversary Day DESCRIPTION:Northland Anniversary Day commemorates Governor Hobson's arrival in 1840 at the Bay of Islands. It reflects the region's key role in New Zealand's foundation and serves today as a regional summer holiday for leisure and community pride. \nWhen is Northland Anniversary Day?\nNorthland Anniversary Day is observed on the Monday closest to January 29. \nThe following is the list of Northland Anniversary Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2020Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2021Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2022Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2023Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2024Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2025Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 26\, 2026Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2027Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2028Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2029Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 28\, 2030Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2031Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 26\, 2032Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2033Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2034Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2035Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 28\, 2036Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 26\, 2037Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2038Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2039Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2040Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 28\, 2041Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2042Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 26\, 2043Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2044Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2045Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2046Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 28\, 2047Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2048Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Northland Anniversary Day?\nNorthland Anniversary Day is tied to the events of January 29\, 1840\, when Captain William Hobson\, the first Governor of New Zealand\, arrived at the Bay of Islands. \nHis arrival was a critical moment in New Zealand's colonial history\, as it preceded the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on February 6\, 1840\, between representatives of the British Crown and Māori chiefs. This made the Bay of Islands and wider Northland the birthplace of the nation\, in terms of formal British colonization. \nUnder the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852\, New Zealand was divided into provinces\, each of which adopted an Anniversary Day to mark its foundation or early European settlement. \nNorthland did not exist as a separate province but was part of the Auckland Province. However\, the northern region associated its anniversary with Hobson's January 29 arrival\, rather than Auckland's settlement events\, to reflect its own significance. \nIn 1876\, provincial governments were abolished\, but their Anniversary Days continued as regional public holidays. Northland maintained its connection to January 29 to mark its historic role in New Zealand's founding. \nWhile the original historical event was on January 29\, the holiday is now observed on the Monday closest to January 29\, giving Northlanders a summer long weekend. This keeps the historical link while also making the day more practical for modern observance. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/northland-anniversary-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Northland-Anniversary-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR