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:20260509T002716 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:20260615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616 DTSTAMP:20260509T002717 CREATED:20251005T214033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T214500Z UID:10000663-1781481600-1781567999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:King's Birthday (Gibraltar) DESCRIPTION:King's Birthday in Gibraltar is in honor of the birthday of the reigning British monarch. The day reflects Gibraltar's close ties to the United Kingdom and the Crown's historic role in the territory. The holiday symbolizes loyalty\, unity\, and tradition\, celebrating Gibraltar's connection to the British Commonwealth and its shared royal heritage. \nWhen is King's Birthday?\nKing's Birthday in Gibraltar is celebrated on the third Monday in June. \nThe following is the list of King's Birthday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Queen's BirthdayJun 15\, 2020Monday \n \n Queen's BirthdayJun 21\, 2021Monday \n \n Queen's BirthdayJun 20\, 2022Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 19\, 2023Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 17\, 2024Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 16\, 2025Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 15\, 2026Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 21\, 2027Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 19\, 2028Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 18\, 2029Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 17\, 2030Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 16\, 2031Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 21\, 2032Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 20\, 2033Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 19\, 2034Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 18\, 2035Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 16\, 2036Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 15\, 2037Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 21\, 2038Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 20\, 2039Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 18\, 2040Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 17\, 2041Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 16\, 2042Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 15\, 2043Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 20\, 2044Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 19\, 2045Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 18\, 2046Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 17\, 2047Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 15\, 2048Monday \n \n King's BirthdayJun 21\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of King's Birthday?\nThe King's (or Queen's) Birthday celebration has its roots in the United Kingdom's royal traditions dating back to the 18th century. The tradition began because several British monarchs\, including King George II\, were born in months when the weather in Britain was unsuitable for public parades and ceremonies. To allow for national celebrations\, an "official birthday" separate from the monarch's actual birth date was designated—typically scheduled for late spring or early summer\, when weather conditions were more favorable. \nAs a British Overseas Territory\, Gibraltar adopted this royal tradition early on\, holding local celebrations in honor of the monarch's official birthday. During colonial times\, the day was one of the most prominent public holidays\, emphasizing Gibraltar's loyalty to the Crown and its place within the British Empire. \nThe name of the holiday changes with each monarch: King's Birthday under kings such as George VI and now King Charles III\, and Queen's Birthday during Queen Elizabeth II's reign (1952–2022).\nDespite changes in the monarchy\, the tradition of celebration remained continuous\, symbolizing Gibraltar's enduring connection to the British Crown. \nKing's Birthday in Gibraltar is both a public holiday and a ceremonial event. The event blends British pageantry with local pride\, uniting residents in celebration of heritage and continuity. It also serves as a reminder of Gibraltar's unique identity\, deeply British in allegiance yet proudly local in character\, celebrating its enduring ties with the monarchy and the wider British family. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/kings-birthday-gibraltar/ CATEGORIES:Leader,People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Kings-Birthday-Gibraltar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616 DTSTAMP:20260509T002717 CREATED:20251104T032606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T032606Z UID:10000749-1781481600-1781567999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:National Heroes Day (Bermuda) DESCRIPTION:National Heroes Day honors Bermudians who have made outstanding contributions to the nation's development\, culture and identity. Established in 2008\, the holiday replaced the Queen's Birthday as an official observance\, reflecting Bermuda's growing focus on national pride and self-recognition. Each year\, the government selects and celebrates individuals whose achievements have strengthened the island's social\, political or cultural foundations. National Heroes Day serves as both a tribute to Bermuda's most inspiring figures and a celebration of unity and national heritage. \nWhen is National Heroes Day?\nNational Heroes Day in Bermuda is celebrated on the third Monday in June each year. \nThe following is the list of National Heroes Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n National Heroes DayJun 15\, 2020Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 21\, 2021Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 20\, 2022Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 19\, 2023Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 17\, 2024Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 16\, 2025Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 15\, 2026Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 21\, 2027Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 19\, 2028Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 18\, 2029Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 17\, 2030Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 16\, 2031Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 21\, 2032Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 20\, 2033Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 19\, 2034Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 18\, 2035Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 16\, 2036Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 15\, 2037Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 21\, 2038Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 20\, 2039Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 18\, 2040Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 17\, 2041Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 16\, 2042Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 15\, 2043Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 20\, 2044Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 19\, 2045Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 18\, 2046Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 17\, 2047Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 15\, 2048Monday \n \n National Heroes DayJun 21\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of National Heroes Day?\nNational Heroes Day in Bermuda was established in 2008\, replacing the public holiday formerly held for Queen Elizabeth II's official birthday. The holiday was created to honour Bermudians who have made significant\, lasting contributions to the island's society\, culture or development. It reflects a shift toward recognising locally-rooted heroes rather than colonial or monarchical observances. \nIndividuals designated as a "National Hero" must have made a "significant and lasting contribution to Bermuda"\, enriched the lives of others\, and exhibit outstanding character and leadership. The designation is lifetime\, meaning once someone is named a National Hero\, they retain the title forever. \nThe nomination and naming procedures are governed by the National Heroes Act 2024\, which states that nominations open to the public roughly every ten years. The holiday is part of a longer "Heroes Weekend" that includes cultural events and sometimes aligns with the island's Carnival festivities. \nBy honouring local heroes\, the holiday fosters a sense of national identity\, unity and cultural heritage\, "to know our heroes is to know ourselves". It also provides a time for reflection on the values and contributions that shaped Bermuda's progress\, such as leadership in civil rights\, labour movements\, public service\, and social justice. \nIn summary\, National Heroes Day in Bermuda marks a deliberate celebration of Bermudian-led achievements and community legacy\, transforming a former colonial holiday into one deeply rooted in local identity and collective memory. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/national-heroes-day-bermuda/ CATEGORIES:People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/National-Heroes-Day-Bermuda.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR