BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260423T013409 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:20260309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310 DTSTAMP:20260423T013409 CREATED:20250306T052600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T190820Z UID:10000224-1773014400-1773100799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Canberra Day DESCRIPTION:Canberra Day is a public holiday in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) that celebrates the founding of Canberra\, the capital city of Australia. It is an opportunity for residents to reflect on the city's history\, and\nenjoy festivities. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Canberra Day?\nThe History of Canberra Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nMore about Canberra\n\nWhen is Canberra Day?\nCanberra Day is observed on the second Monday in March each year. The following is the list of Canberra Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Canberra DayMar 09\, 2020Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 08\, 2021Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 14\, 2022Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 13\, 2023Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 11\, 2024Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 10\, 2025Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 09\, 2026Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 08\, 2027Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 13\, 2028Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 12\, 2029Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 11\, 2030Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 10\, 2031Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 08\, 2032Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 14\, 2033Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 13\, 2034Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 12\, 2035Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 10\, 2036Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 09\, 2037Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 08\, 2038Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 14\, 2039Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 12\, 2040Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 11\, 2041Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 10\, 2042Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 09\, 2043Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 14\, 2044Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 13\, 2045Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 12\, 2046Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 11\, 2047Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 09\, 2048Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 08\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Canberra Day? \nIn the late 1800s\, Sydney and Melbourne were Australia's largest cities\, but both wanted to be the capital. To resolve this rivalry\, the federal government decided in 1908 that a new capital would be built in New South Wales\, but at least 100 miles from Sydney. \nThe site for Canberra was chosen because of its large open space for future development\, and the strategic inland location which is away from the coastal threats. \nThe city's official naming ceremony took place on March 12\, 1913 at Capital Hill. Lady Denman\, wife of the then Governor-General Lord Denman\, announced the name "Canberra"\, believed to be derived from the Ngunnawal word "Kamberri"\, meaning "meeting place". \nThe ACT began celebrating Canberra Day as a local event in the 1950s\, recognizing the city's history. In 2007\, the ACT Government officially declared Canberra Day a public holiday and moved it to the second Monday in March\, creating a long weekend for residents. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nThe day is filled with festivals\, entertainment\, and family-friendly activities. \nThe ACT Government organizes a Canberra Day Festival\, featuring live music and entertainment\, cultural performances such as dances\, and storytelling performances. \nIn some years\, fireworks light up the night sky over Lake Burley Griffin. Families enjoy carnival rides\, food trucks\, and light shows near the lake. \nMany of Canberra's major institutions such as museum and gallery offer free or discounted entry for the day. \nFamilies and friends gather in parks and nature reserves for outdoor meals\, while others may explore Lake Burley Griffin and nearby trails. \nCanberra Day is a fun-filled and meaningful holiday\, celebrating the city's past\, present and future. \nMore about Canberra\nCanberra is the capital city of Australia and the political center of the country. It is located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)\, between Sydney and Melbourne. Unlike other major Australian cities\, Canberra was planned and purpose-built to be the nation's capital. \nIn 1901\, Australia became a federation\, but there was a dispute between Sydney and Melbourne over which city should be the capital. In 1908\, a compromise was reached\, and Canberra was chosen as the capital\, located between the two largest cities. Canberra was officially named by Lady Denman on March 12\, 1913. \nCanberra is home to Australia's federal government and major political institutions such as the parliament house\, and the high court of Australia. Unlike other capitals\, Canberra has large nature reserves\, forests\, and lakes within the city. \nCanberra has prestigious universities\, including The Australian National University (ANU)\, and it is known for scientific research and government policy studies. The population in Canberra is over 460\,000 in 2023. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/canberra-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Canberra-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310 DTSTAMP:20260423T013409 CREATED:20250310T031724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T190838Z UID:10000226-1773014400-1773100799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day in Victoria DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Australia is a public holiday that honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement\, particularly the establishment of the eight-hour workday. The holiday is observed on different dates across Australian states and territories. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Labour Day?\nThe History of Labour Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nWhat was the Haymarket Affair?\n\nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day is observed on the second Monday in March each year in Victoria\, Australia. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2020Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2021Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 14\, 2022Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 13\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 11\, 2024Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 10\, 2025Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2026Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2027Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 13\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 12\, 2029Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 11\, 2030Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 10\, 2031Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2032Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 14\, 2033Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 13\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 12\, 2035Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 10\, 2036Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2037Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2038Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 14\, 2039Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 12\, 2040Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 11\, 2041Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 10\, 2042Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2043Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 14\, 2044Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 13\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 12\, 2046Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 11\, 2047Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2048Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day? \nIn the early 19th century\, Australian workers faced harsh conditions such as long hours with 10-14 hours per day and six days a week\, low wages\, poor conditions with no protection for workers' health or safety. Inspired by workers' rights movements in Europe and North America\, especially the Haymarket Affair\, Australian labourers began pushing for better conditions and shorter working hours. \nThe most significant event in Australia's labour history was the Eight-Hour Workday Movement. On April 21\, 1856\, stonemasons in Melbourne walked off the job and marched to Parliament House to demand 8 hours of work\, 8 hours of rest\, 8 hours of leisure\, without a pay cut. \nAfter negotiations\, Victoria became one of the first places in the world to adopt the eight-hour workday. The success in Melbourne inspired workers across Australia to demand similar rights. \nFollowing the success of the Melbourne stonemasons\, the eight-hour workday was gradually adopted in other states. To commemorate the victories of workers\, Australian states began recognizing Labour Day as a public holiday at different times. \nToday\, Labour Day is still observed as a public holiday\, but activism has decreased. People now use the long weekend for leisure and shopping. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nLabour Day is a public holiday in Australia that gives many people a day off to relax and celebrate the achievements of the workers' movement. \nIn some states\, trade unions and workers' groups organize marches and rallies to commemorate the struggles for workers' rights. Many cities host free entertainment\, music and cultural events. Some areas celebrate with fireworks\, especially in Western Australia and Victoria. Many Labour Day festivals include concerts featuring local artists. \nBecause Labour Day falls on a Monday\, it creates a long weekend\, and many people use the extra day off on short trips or vacations to travel\, or spend time with families. \nWhat was the Haymarket Affair?\nThe Haymarket Affair\, also known as the Haymarket Riot\, was a significant event in the history of labour movements\, occurring on May 4\, 1886\, in Chicago\, Illinois\, USA. It became a pivotal moment for labour rights across the world and played a key role in the establishment of Labour Day on May 1st. \nWorkers often faced long hours\, low pay\, and dangerous working conditions in the late 19th century. Labour  unions were fighting for an eight-hour workday\, among other rights. On May 4\, 1886\, a peaceful rally was held at Haymarket Square in Chicago to support workers striking for an eight-hour day and to protest the killing and wounding of several workers by the police during a strike the previous day. \nAs the rally was winding down\, and after a heavy police presence arrived\, an unknown person threw a bomb at the police. The bomb blast and ensuing gunfire resulted in the death of several police officers and civilians. The events that followed were marked by a sensationalized trial. Eight anarchists were arrested and charged with conspiracy connected to the bombing. Despite a lack of direct evidence linking them to the bomb\, seven were sentenced to death and one to a long prison term. Four were executed\, one committed suicide\, and the remaining three were eventually pardoned. \nThe Haymarket Affair became a symbol of the struggle for workers' rights. It highlighted the growing tensions between labour and capital in the industrializing United States. The affair remains an important historical event\, symbolizing the struggle for workers' rights and contributing to the development of labuor movement globally. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-victoria/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Labour-Day-in-Victoria.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310 DTSTAMP:20260423T013409 CREATED:20250310T034712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T175827Z UID:10000229-1773014400-1773100799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Eight Hours Day DESCRIPTION:Eight Hours Day is a public holiday in Tasmania\, Australian\, celebrating the achievement of the eight-hour workday movement in the 19th century. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Eight Hours Day?\nThe History of Eight Hours Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nWhat was the Haymarket Affair?\n\nWhen is Eight Hours Day?\nEight Hours Day is observed on the second Monday in March each year in Tasmania\, Australia. \nThe following is the list of Eight Hours Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2020Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2021Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 14\, 2022Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 13\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 11\, 2024Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 10\, 2025Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2026Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2027Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 13\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 12\, 2029Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 11\, 2030Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 10\, 2031Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2032Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 14\, 2033Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 13\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 12\, 2035Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 10\, 2036Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2037Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2038Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 14\, 2039Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 12\, 2040Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 11\, 2041Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 10\, 2042Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2043Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 14\, 2044Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 13\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 12\, 2046Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 11\, 2047Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2048Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Eight Hours Day? \nIn the early 19th century\, Australian workers faced harsh conditions such as long hours with 10-14 hours per day and six days a week\, low wages\, poor conditions with no protection for workers' health or safety. Inspired by workers' rights movements in Europe and North America\, especially the Haymarket Affair\, Australian labourers began pushing for better conditions and shorter working hours. \nThe most significant event in Australia's labour history was the Eight-Hour Workday Movement. On April 21\, 1856\, stonemasons in Melbourne walked off the job and marched to Parliament House to demand 8 hours of work\, 8 hours of rest\, 8 hours of leisure\, without a pay cut. \nAfter negotiations\, Victoria became one of the first places in the world to adopt the eight-hour workday. The success in Melbourne inspired workers across Australia to demand similar rights. \nFollowing the success of the Melbourne stonemasons\, the eight-hour workday was gradually adopted in other states. To commemorate the victories of workers\, Australian states began recognizing Eight Hours Day as a public holiday at different times. \nToday\, Eight Hours Day is still observed as a public holiday\, but activism has decreased. People now use the long weekend for leisure and shopping. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nEight Hours Day is a public holiday in Tasmania that gives many people a day off to relax and celebrate the achievements of the workers' movement. \nIn some states\, trade unions and workers' groups organize marches and rallies to commemorate the struggles for workers' rights. Many cities host free entertainment\, music and cultural events. Some areas celebrate with fireworks\, especially in Western Australia and Victoria. Many Eight Hours Day festivals include concerts featuring local artists. \nIn Hobart\, Tasmania\, community events may include historical exhibitions and public speeches about workers' rights. \nBecause Eight Hours Day falls on a Monday\, it creates a long weekend\, and many people use the extra day off on short trips or vacations to travel\, or spend time with families. \nWhat was the Haymarket Affair?\nThe Haymarket Affair\, also known as the Haymarket Riot\, was a significant event in the history of labour movements\, occurring on May 4\, 1886\, in Chicago\, Illinois\, USA. It became a pivotal moment for labour rights across the world and played a key role in the establishment of Eight Hours Day on May 1st. \nWorkers often faced long hours\, low pay\, and dangerous working conditions in the late 19th century. Labour  unions were fighting for an eight-hour workday\, among other rights. On May 4\, 1886\, a peaceful rally was held at Haymarket Square in Chicago to support workers striking for an eight-hour day and to protest the killing and wounding of several workers by the police during a strike the previous day. \nAs the rally was winding down\, and after a heavy police presence arrived\, an unknown person threw a bomb at the police. The bomb blast and ensuing gunfire resulted in the death of several police officers and civilians. The events that followed were marked by a sensationalized trial. Eight anarchists were arrested and charged with conspiracy connected to the bombing. Despite a lack of direct evidence linking them to the bomb\, seven were sentenced to death and one to a long prison term. Four were executed\, one committed suicide\, and the remaining three were eventually pardoned. \nThe Haymarket Affair became a symbol of the struggle for workers' rights. It highlighted the growing tensions between labour and capital in the industrializing United States. The affair remains an important historical event\, symbolizing the struggle for workers' rights and contributing to the development of labuor movement globally. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/eight-hours-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Eight-Hours-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310 DTSTAMP:20260423T013409 CREATED:20250318T033818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T191015Z UID:10000232-1773014400-1773100799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Adelaide Cup Day DESCRIPTION:Adelaide Cup Day is one of South Australia's most prestigious horse racing events\, held annually at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide. It is a key fixture on the Australian racing calendar and a major social and sporting occasion in the state. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Adelaide Cup Day?\nThe History of Adelaide Cup Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nMore about South Australia?\n\nWhen is Adelaide Cup Day?\nThe Adelaide Cup Day is observed annually on the second Monday of March in South Australia. \nThe following is the list of Adelaide Cup Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 09\, 2020Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 08\, 2021Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 14\, 2022Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 13\, 2023Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 11\, 2024Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 10\, 2025Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 09\, 2026Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 08\, 2027Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 13\, 2028Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 12\, 2029Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 11\, 2030Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 10\, 2031Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 08\, 2032Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 14\, 2033Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 13\, 2034Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 12\, 2035Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 10\, 2036Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 09\, 2037Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 08\, 2038Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 14\, 2039Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 12\, 2040Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 11\, 2041Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 10\, 2042Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 09\, 2043Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 14\, 2044Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 13\, 2045Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 12\, 2046Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 11\, 2047Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 09\, 2048Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 08\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Adelaide Cup Day? \nThe Adelaide Cup is one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious horse races\, dating back to 1864. It has grown into South Australia's premier horse racing event. \nThe first Adelaide Cup was held on April 21\, 1864\, at Thebarton Racecourse. The race was later moved to Morphettville Racecourse\, where it is still held today. \nIn the early 20th century\, the Adelaide Cup gained popularity\, attracting the best horses from South Australia and interstate. \nThe race date shifted over the years\, eventually being set in March to fit within Australia's racing calendar. \nThe Adelaide Cup was upgraded to a Group 1 race in 1980\, boosting its prestige. International attention grew as horses from other states and even overseas began competing. \nIn 2007\, the race was downgraded to Group 2 status\, due to growing competition from other major races like the Melbourne Cup and Sydney Cup. Despite the downgrade\, the race remains South Australia's most prestigious horse race. \nAdelaide Cup Day was officially declared a public holiday in South Australia in 1973\, making it a day of racing and celebrations. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nAdelaide Cup Day is one of South Australia's biggest sporting and social events\, bringing together horse racing\, celebrations\, and a public holiday atmosphere. \nThe Adelaide Cup race (3\,200 meters) is the main event\, attracting top horses and jockeys. Many people attend Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide for live racing\, betting\, and social events. Others watch the race on TV\, at pubs\, or via online streaming platforms. \nThousands of people head to Morphettville Racecourse\, the home of the Adelaide Cup. The day includes multiple horse races and live entertainment. \nAdelaide Cup Day is also a major fashion event\, similar to the Melbourne Cup. People dress in elegant outfits and suits to make a fashion statement. The Fashions on the Field competition is held\, where participants compete for best-dressed awards and prizes. \nMany people place bets on the Adelaide Cup\, either at the track\, through TAB\, online bookmakers\, or at local pubs. \nMore about South Australia?\nSouth Australia (SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia\, known for its stunning landscapes and rich history. \nAdelaide is the Capital of South Australia\, also the state's largest city and cultural hub. South Australia has the Mediterranean climate in most parts\, which is hot\, dry summers and mild winters. The outback regions are with desert and arid conditions. \nSouth Australia is bordered with Victoria\, New South Wales\, Queensland\, Western Australia\, and the Northern Territory. \nSouth Australia has a unique history among Australian states\, being the only one established as a free settlement rather than a convict colony. South Australia has been home to Aboriginal peoples for over 40\,000 years.\nMajor Indigenous groups include the Kaurna\, Ngarrindjeri\, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara. \nIn 1600s-1700s\, Dutch\, French\, and English explorers charted the South Australian coastline. In 1802\, British explorer Matthew Flinders and French navigator Nicolas Baudin mapped the South Australian coast. In 1829\, Captain Charles Sturt explored the Murray River\, confirming the land's potential for agriculture. In 1834\, the British South Australia Act established the colony under the Wakefield Plan\, ensuring no convicts and promoting free settlement. \nIn 1836\, South Australia was proclaimed a British colony at Glenelg\, near present-day Adelaide. Early settlers faced hardships\, including drought and economic challenges. In 1850s\, the discovery of copper at Burra and Moonta led to a mining boom. \nIn 1901\, South Australia joined the Federation of Australia\, becoming a state. After World War I & II\, the state's economy shifted towards industrial and military production\, and in 1950s-1970s\, South Australia became a leader in automobile manufacturing\, shipbuilding and defence industries\, which attracted large waves of immigrants from many European countries. \nToday\, South Australia is a dynamic state known for its strong economy\, rich cultural heritage\, world-class wine regions\, and leadership in renewable energy. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/adelaide-cup-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Adelaide-Cup-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310 DTSTAMP:20260423T013409 CREATED:20250422T035449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T033411Z UID:10000298-1773014400-1773100799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Commonwealth Day DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth Day is a day to recognize the membership in the Commonwealth of Nations\, its shared values with other member states\, and its commitment to democracy\, development\, and international cooperation. \nWhen is Commonwealth Day?\nCommonwealth Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday of March. \nThe following is the list of Commonwealth Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Commonwealth DayMar 09\, 2020Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 08\, 2021Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 14\, 2022Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 13\, 2023Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 11\, 2024Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 10\, 2025Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 09\, 2026Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 08\, 2027Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 13\, 2028Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 12\, 2029Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 11\, 2030Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 10\, 2031Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 08\, 2032Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 14\, 2033Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 13\, 2034Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 12\, 2035Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 10\, 2036Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 09\, 2037Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 08\, 2038Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 14\, 2039Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 12\, 2040Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 11\, 2041Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 10\, 2042Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 09\, 2043Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 14\, 2044Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 13\, 2045Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 12\, 2046Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 11\, 2047Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 09\, 2048Monday \n \n Commonwealth DayMar 08\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Commonwealth Day?\nWhile it is not a public holiday in most member states\, Commonwealth Day is a day of symbolic unity and reflection on global challenges\, particularly among countries formerly part of the British Empire. \nThe Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 member countries\, most of which were once part of the British Empire. It includes both monarchies and republics\, and spans Africa\, Asia\, the Americas\, Europe\, and the Pacific. \nThe association is based on shared values such as democracy and good governance\, sustainable development\, and human rights and cultural diversity. \nEmpire Day was the forerunner of Commonwealth Day\, first introduced in 1902 to celebrate the birthday of Queen Victoria (May 24) and to promote unity across the British Empire. It became a regular observance in schools and colonies\, often featuring parades\, patriotic songs\, and speeches about the Empire's role. \nIn 1958\, after decolonization began and the British Empire evolved into the Commonwealth\, Empire Day was renamed Commonwealth Day. \nIn 1977\, at the suggestion of Canada\, Commonwealth Day was moved from May 24 to the second Monday in March. \nThis new date had no historical significance\, but was chosen for practical reasons\, such as better weather for events in the Southern Hemisphere and a desire for a neutral\, unifying calendar day. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/commonwealth-day/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Commonwealth-Day-Tuvalu.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310 DTSTAMP:20260423T013409 CREATED:20250916T012342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T012342Z UID:10000580-1773014400-1773100799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Taranaki Anniversary Day DESCRIPTION:Taranaki Anniversary Day commemorates the region's establishment as a province in 1853. It continues today as a regional holiday\, celebrated with the Agricultural and Pastoral (A&P) Show and used as a day of family rest and community pride. \nWhen is Taranaki Anniversary Day?\nTaranaki Anniversary Day is observed on the second Monday in March. \nThe following is the list of Taranaki Anniversary Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 09\, 2020Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 08\, 2021Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 14\, 2022Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 13\, 2023Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 11\, 2024Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 10\, 2025Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 09\, 2026Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 08\, 2027Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 13\, 2028Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 12\, 2029Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 11\, 2030Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 10\, 2031Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 08\, 2032Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 14\, 2033Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 13\, 2034Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 12\, 2035Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 10\, 2036Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 09\, 2037Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 08\, 2038Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 14\, 2039Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 12\, 2040Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 11\, 2041Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 10\, 2042Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 09\, 2043Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 14\, 2044Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 13\, 2045Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 12\, 2046Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 11\, 2047Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 09\, 2048Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 08\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Taranaki Anniversary Day?\nThe holiday originates from the provincial system set up under the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852. In 1853\, Taranaki Province was created\, with New Plymouth as its capital. \nLike every province\, Taranaki marked its foundation with an Anniversary Day to celebrate its establishment and identity. \nDuring the provincial period (1853–1876)\, Anniversary Days were important occasions\, often featuring parades\, community gatherings\, and agricultural events. \nTaranaki's holiday reflected both the growth of European settlement in the region and the challenges it faced\, including the New Zealand Wars of the 1860s\, which had a major impact on the province. Despite these conflicts\, Anniversary Day became a symbol of regional pride and resilience. \nIn 1876\, New Zealand's provincial governments were abolished and replaced by a centralized government with local councils. However\, the tradition of provincial anniversary days was preserved\, so Taranaki Anniversary Day continued as a regional holiday. \nUnlike some anniversary days\, which are tied to specific founding events or ship arrivals\, Taranaki's holiday was set to a convenient annual date. It is now observed on the second Monday in March\, chosen to coincide with the Taranaki Agricultural and Pastoral (A&P) Show in Stratford. This practical timing links the holiday to a major community celebration while ensuring a long weekend. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/taranaki-anniversary-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Taranaki-Anniversary-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR