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:20260425T090142 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:20260525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTSTAMP:20260425T090142 CREATED:20250702T020135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T020834Z UID:10000336-1779667200-1779753599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Africa Day DESCRIPTION:Africa Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963\, which later became the African Union (AU). The holiday commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963 and celebrates the struggle for African unity\, freedom\, and progress. \nWhen is Africa Day?\nAfrica Day is celebrated on May 25 each year. \nThe following is the list of Africa Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2020Monday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2023Thursday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2024Saturday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2025Sunday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2026Monday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2028Thursday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2029Friday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2030Saturday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2031Sunday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2034Thursday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2035Friday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2036Sunday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2037Monday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2040Friday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2041Saturday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2042Sunday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2043Monday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2045Thursday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2046Friday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2047Saturday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2048Monday \n \n Africa DayMay 25\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Africa Day?\nDuring the 19th and early 20th centuries\, most African countries were under colonial rule by European powers. \nBy the 1950s and 1960s\, African nationalist movements gained momentum\, with many countries demanding independence and self-governance. \nAs African countries became independent\, there was a growing desire to promote solidarity and cooperation across the continent and to support liberation movements in countries still under colonial rule or apartheid. \nOn May 25\, 1963\, leaders from 32 independent African nations met in Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia\, and signed the Charter of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I played a leading role in hosting and guiding the conference. \nFollowing the OAU's formation\, May 25 was celebrated across Africa as "African Liberation Day"\, especially in countries that had recently gained independence or were still fighting for it. \nIn 2002\, the OAU was transformed into the African Union (AU) to better address new political and social challenges facing the continent in the 21st century. \nDespite the transition\, May 25th continues to be celebrated as "Africa Day"\, serving as a reminder of Africa's journey from colonial rule to independence and self-determination. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/africa-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Africa-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTSTAMP:20260425T090142 CREATED:20251002T021032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T025104Z UID:10000618-1779667200-1779753599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Spring Bank Holiday (IOM) DESCRIPTION:The Spring Bank Holiday in the Isle of Man (IOM) is offering a seasonal long weekend. Introduced to replace Whit Monday\, it is a public holiday marked by leisure\, family activities\, and often coincides with preparations for the world-famous TT Races. \nWhen is the Spring Bank Holiday?\nThe Spring Bank Holiday in the Isle of Man is observed on the last Monday in May. \nThe following is the list of the Spring Bank Holiday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 25\, 2020Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 31\, 2021Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 30\, 2022Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 29\, 2023Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 27\, 2024Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 26\, 2025Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 25\, 2026Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 31\, 2027Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 29\, 2028Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 28\, 2029Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 27\, 2030Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 26\, 2031Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 31\, 2032Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 30\, 2033Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 29\, 2034Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 28\, 2035Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 26\, 2036Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 25\, 2037Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 31\, 2038Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 30\, 2039Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 28\, 2040Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 27\, 2041Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 26\, 2042Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 25\, 2043Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 30\, 2044Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 29\, 2045Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 28\, 2046Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 27\, 2047Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 25\, 2048Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 31\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the Spring Bank Holiday?\nTraditionally\, the late spring holiday in the Isle of Man\, as in the UK\, was Whit Monday (the day after Pentecost)\, which varied each year according to the church calendar. Whit Monday was a long-standing Christian holiday observed for centuries across the British Isles. \nIn the 1960s\, the UK sought to modernize its holiday system by fixing dates to provide predictable long weekends rather than relying on movable feasts. \nIn 1967\, the UK officially replaced Whit Monday with the Spring Bank Holiday\, celebrated on the last Monday in May. The Isle of Man\, though self-governing\, mirrored this change to keep its bank holiday calendar broadly aligned with the UK. \nThe Spring Bank Holiday became an established public holiday on the island in the late 1960s/early 1970s. It did not carry specific Manx traditions like Tynwald Day or the TT Bank Holiday\, but it quickly became an important seasonal break. \nToday\, the Spring Bank Holiday continues to serve as a modern holiday of convenience rather than a traditional festival\, offering a pause at the start of summer. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/spring-bank-holiday-iom/ CATEGORIES:Celebration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Spring-Bank-Holiday-IOM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTSTAMP:20260425T090142 CREATED:20251004T185618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T185618Z UID:10000645-1779667200-1779753599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Spring Bank Holiday (Jersey) DESCRIPTION:The Spring Bank Holiday gives islanders a welcome break as spring turns to summer. Originating as a general holiday for banks and businesses in the 19th century\, it has evolved into a seasonal celebration of rest and outdoor leisure. Many Jersey residents use the long weekend to enjoy the island's beaches\, countryside walks\, and family gatherings\, marking the unofficial start of the summer season with community events and seaside activities. \nWhen is the Spring Bank Holiday?\nThe Spring Bank Holiday in Jersey is observed on the last Monday in May. \nThe following is the list of the Spring Bank Holiday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 25\, 2020Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 31\, 2021Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 30\, 2022Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 29\, 2023Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 27\, 2024Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 26\, 2025Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 25\, 2026Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 31\, 2027Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 29\, 2028Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 28\, 2029Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 27\, 2030Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 26\, 2031Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 31\, 2032Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 30\, 2033Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 29\, 2034Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 28\, 2035Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 26\, 2036Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 25\, 2037Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 31\, 2038Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 30\, 2039Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 28\, 2040Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 27\, 2041Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 26\, 2042Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 25\, 2043Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 30\, 2044Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 29\, 2045Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 28\, 2046Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 27\, 2047Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 25\, 2048Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 31\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the Spring Bank Holiday?\nThe Spring Bank Holiday has its origins in the Bank Holidays Act of 1871\, introduced by British politician Sir John Lubbock. The Act established official holidays for banks and businesses in the United Kingdom\, giving workers regular days off throughout the year. \nOriginally\, the late May holiday was tied to Whit Monday\, the day after Pentecost\, a Christian festival commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit. Since Pentecost's date varies with the Easter calendar\, Whit Monday did not fall on a fixed date. \nTo simplify scheduling\, the UK government moved the observance from Whit Monday to a fixed date\, the last Monday in May\, under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act of 1971. This provided consistency for schools\, businesses\, and workers. \nAs a Crown Dependency\, Jersey generally follows the United Kingdom's system of public holidays\, so the Spring Bank Holiday was adopted on the island as well. \nIn Jersey\, the Spring Bank Holiday has become a time to celebrate the changing of the seasons and the approach of summer. The day is often used for family outings\, picnics\, and coastal walks\, as well as local festivals and community events. \nWith its mild late-May weather\, it marks the start of the summer tourism season\, when visitors begin arriving to enjoy the island's beaches and scenery. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/spring-bank-holiday-jersey/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Spring-Bank-Holiday-Jersey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTSTAMP:20260425T090142 CREATED:20251005T212251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T212251Z UID:10000662-1779667200-1779753599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Spring Bank Holiday (Gibraltar) DESCRIPTION:The Spring Bank Holiday in Gibraltar offers residents a relaxing break as spring turns to summer. It provides a long weekend for rest\, leisure and family activities. Many people take the opportunity to enjoy Gibraltar's beaches\, nature trails or local events\, marking the transition to warmer months with a spirit of renewal and community. \nWhen is the Spring Bank Holiday?\nThe Spring Bank Holiday in Gibraltar is celebrated on the last Monday in May. \nThe following is the list of the Spring Bank Holiday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 25\, 2020Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 31\, 2021Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 30\, 2022Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 29\, 2023Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 27\, 2024Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 26\, 2025Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 25\, 2026Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 31\, 2027Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 29\, 2028Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 28\, 2029Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 27\, 2030Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 26\, 2031Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 31\, 2032Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 30\, 2033Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 29\, 2034Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 28\, 2035Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 26\, 2036Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 25\, 2037Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 31\, 2038Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 30\, 2039Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 28\, 2040Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 27\, 2041Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 26\, 2042Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 25\, 2043Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 30\, 2044Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 29\, 2045Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 28\, 2046Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 27\, 2047Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 25\, 2048Monday \n \n Spring Bank HolidayMay 31\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the Spring Bank Holiday?\nThe Spring Bank Holiday originated in the United Kingdom through the Bank Holidays Act of 1871\, introduced by Sir John Lubbock. The Act established official holidays for banks and businesses\, giving workers fixed days of rest each year. \nInitially\, the late May holiday was tied to Whit Monday\, the day after Pentecost\, a Christian feast celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit. Because Whit Monday was a movable feast\, its date changed each year\, depending on the timing of Easter. \nTo simplify the holiday calendar\, the UK passed the Banking and Financial Dealings Act of 1971\, moving the observance from Whit Monday to the last Monday in May. This change provided a consistent\, predictable date and created a reliable long weekend at the end of spring. The holiday also evolved from a religious observance to a secular celebration of rest and leisure\, reflecting modern working life. \nAs a British Overseas Territory\, Gibraltar traditionally follows the UK's system of bank and public holidays\, adapting them to its local calendar and culture. The Spring Bank Holiday was formally introduced into Gibraltar's list of public holidays in the 1970s\, around the same time as the UK reform. \nIn Gibraltar\, the Spring Bank Holiday is a non-religious\, family-oriented day. Schools\, government offices and most businesses close\, giving the whole community a chance to rest. \nToday\, the Spring Bank Holiday in Gibraltar symbolizes rest\, renewal\, and balance\, a pause before the busy summer months. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/spring-bank-holiday-gibraltar/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/The-Spring-Bank-Holiday-in-Gibraltar.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR