Events
Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil)
Our Lady of Aparecida Day honors Nossa Senhora Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil. The day commemorates the 1717 discovery of a small clay statue of the Virgin Mary by fishermen in the Paraíba River, which became a symbol of hope and faith. Over centuries, devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida grew into one of Brazil’s most cherished traditions. Millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Aparecida, one of the largest churches in the world, to pay tribute.
Labour Day Trinidad and Tobago
Labour Day in Trinidad and Tobago is a national public holiday. It commemorates the 1937 labour uprising, led by Tubar Uriah "Buzz" Butler, which gave rise to the country’s modern trade union movement.
Sovereign's Birthday (BVI)
Sovereign's Birthday in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) marks the official birthday of the reigning British monarch, a long-standing tradition in many Commonwealth territories.
Midsummer Eve (Finland)
Midsummer Eve (Juhannusaatto) in Finland is often considered more important than Midsummer Day itself. Families and friends gather at summer cottages for saunas, bonfires and midnight sun festivities, blending ancient folk rituals with modern summer traditions.