Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil)
2025-11-12 - 2026-10-12
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.
When is Lady of Aparecida Day?
Lady of Aparecida Day in Brazil is celebrated on October 12 every year.
The following is the list of Lady of Aparecida Day from 2020 to 2049.

HolidayDateWeekday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2020Monday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2021Tuesday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2022Wednesday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2023Thursday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2024Saturday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2025Sunday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2026Monday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2027Tuesday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2028Thursday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2029Friday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2030Saturday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2031Sunday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2032Tuesday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2033Wednesday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2034Thursday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2035Friday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2036Sunday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2037Monday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2038Tuesday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2039Wednesday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2040Friday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2041Saturday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2042Sunday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2043Monday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2044Wednesday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2045Thursday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2046Friday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2047Saturday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2048Monday

Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12, 2049Tuesday

The History of Lady of Aparecida Day?
The 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.
Three 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.
The 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".
The 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.
In 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.
The 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.
Today, 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.

Labour Day Taiwan
2026-07-01
Labour Day (勞動節) is observed in Taiwan every year, in line with International Workers' Day celebrated worldwide. It is a day dedicated to recognizing the contributions and rights of workers across all industries.
When is Labour Day?
Labour Day in Taiwan is celebrated every year on May 1.
The following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049.

HolidayDateWeekday

Labour DayMay 01, 2020Friday

Labour DayMay 01, 2021Saturday

Labour DayMay 01, 2022Sunday

Labour DayMay 01, 2023Monday

Labour DayMay 01, 2024Wednesday

Labour DayMay 01, 2025Thursday

Labour DayMay 01, 2026Friday

Labour DayMay 01, 2027Saturday

Labour DayMay 01, 2028Monday

Labour DayMay 01, 2029Tuesday

Labour DayMay 01, 2030Wednesday

Labour DayMay 01, 2031Thursday

Labour DayMay 01, 2032Saturday

Labour DayMay 01, 2033Sunday

Labour DayMay 01, 2034Monday

Labour DayMay 01, 2035Tuesday

Labour DayMay 01, 2036Thursday

Labour DayMay 01, 2037Friday

Labour DayMay 01, 2038Saturday

Labour DayMay 01, 2039Sunday

Labour DayMay 01, 2040Tuesday

Labour DayMay 01, 2041Wednesday

Labour DayMay 01, 2042Thursday

Labour DayMay 01, 2043Friday

Labour DayMay 01, 2044Sunday

Labour DayMay 01, 2045Monday

Labour DayMay 01, 2046Tuesday

Labour DayMay 01, 2047Wednesday

Labour DayMay 01, 2048Friday

Labour DayMay 01, 2049Saturday

The History of Labour Day?
The idea of International Labour Day began in the late 19th century, inspired by the Haymarket Affair in Chicago (1886), where workers protested for an eight-hour workday.
In 1889, the Second International declared May 1 as a day of international solidarity for workers. Many countries, especially those with socialist or labor-oriented histories, adopted it as a public holiday.
From 1895 to 1945 Taiwan was under the Japanese Rule, during this period, labor activism existed but was tightly controlled and suppressed. Taiwan's labor laws and unions were limited, and May Day was not officially observed.
When the Republic of China (ROC) took control of Taiwan in 1945, it brought Nationalist (Kuomintang/KMT) ideology, which was anti-communist and cautious of labor unrest.
Despite this, the ROC officially recognized May 1st as Labour Day, reflecting its pre-war legacy on the mainland and attempts to demonstrate respect for workers within a controlled framework.
In the 1950s, May 1 was officially designated Labour Day in Taiwan. However, only private-sector workers were given a paid holiday. Government employees, teachers, and students do not get the day off, a distinction that continues today.

Emancipation Day Suriname
2026-07-01
Emancipation Day in Suriname, known as Keti Koti, is to mark the abolition of slavery in 1863 (with full freedom realized in 1873). Celebrated with ceremonies, parades, music, and traditional dress, it is a national day of remembrance and cultural pride, symbolizing the breaking of chains and the enduring spirit of freedom.
When is Emancipation Day?
Emancipation Day in Suriname is celebrated on July 1 every year.
The following is the list of Emancipation Day from 2020 to 2049.

NameDateWeekday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2020Wednesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2021Thursday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2022Friday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2023Saturday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2024Monday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2025Tuesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2026Wednesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2027Thursday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2028Saturday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2029Sunday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2030Monday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2031Tuesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2032Thursday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2033Friday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2034Saturday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2035Sunday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2036Tuesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2037Wednesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2038Thursday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2039Friday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2040Sunday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2041Monday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2042Tuesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2043Wednesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2044Friday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2045Saturday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2046Sunday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2047Monday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2048Wednesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2049Thursday

The History of Emancipation Day?
Suriname was a Dutch colony where enslaved Africans were brought beginning in the 17th century to work on sugar, coffee, and cocoa plantations.
Life under slavery was extremely harsh, with brutal punishments and exploitation. Resistance took many forms, including rebellions, escapes, and the creation of Maroons (communities of escaped enslaved people) who fought against colonial forces.
On July 1, 1863, the Netherlands formally abolished slavery in Suriname and the Dutch Caribbean colonies.
However, freedom was not immediate. The Dutch government imposed a 10-year mandatory transition period (1863–1873). During this period, formerly enslaved people were required to continue working on plantations under contract, often with little real freedom.
True emancipation only came in 1873, when the 10-year state supervision period ended, marking the first year of complete freedom.
The holiday is called Keti Koti in Sranan Tongo, which means "the chains are cut" or "broken".

Republic Day (Somalia)
2026-07-01
Republic Day marks the unification of British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland into the Somali Republic, establishing Somalia as an independent, modern nation for the first time.
When is Republic Day?
Republic Day is celebrated every year on July 1.
The following is the list of Republic Day from 2020 to 2049.

HolidayDateWeekday

Republic DayJul 01, 2020Wednesday

Republic DayJul 01, 2021Thursday

Republic DayJul 01, 2022Friday

Republic DayJul 01, 2023Saturday

Republic DayJul 01, 2024Monday

Republic DayJul 01, 2025Tuesday

Republic DayJul 01, 2026Wednesday

Republic DayJul 01, 2027Thursday

Republic DayJul 01, 2028Saturday

Republic DayJul 01, 2029Sunday

Republic DayJul 01, 2030Monday

Republic DayJul 01, 2031Tuesday

Republic DayJul 01, 2032Thursday

Republic DayJul 01, 2033Friday

Republic DayJul 01, 2034Saturday

Republic DayJul 01, 2035Sunday

Republic DayJul 01, 2036Tuesday

Republic DayJul 01, 2037Wednesday

Republic DayJul 01, 2038Thursday

Republic DayJul 01, 2039Friday

Republic DayJul 01, 2040Sunday

Republic DayJul 01, 2041Monday

Republic DayJul 01, 2042Tuesday

Republic DayJul 01, 2043Wednesday

Republic DayJul 01, 2044Friday

Republic DayJul 01, 2045Saturday

Republic DayJul 01, 2046Sunday

Republic DayJul 01, 2047Monday

Republic DayJul 01, 2048Wednesday

Republic DayJul 01, 2049Thursday

The History of Republic Day?
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Somalia was divided by colonial powers: British Somaliland in the northwest (a British protectorate), and Italian Somaliland in the south (an Italian colony, later a UN Trust Territory).
Somali nationalists long sought unity and independence, with the vision of creating a single Somali nation.
On June 26, 1960, British Somaliland became independent as the short-lived State of Somaliland. It was recognized internationally as a sovereign nation.
On July 1, 1960, Italian Somaliland gained independence from Italy.
On July 1, 1960, the two territories united to form the Somali Republic. Mogadishu was declared the capital city. Aden Abdullah Osman Daar became the country's first president, elected by the new parliament.
The Somali flag, designed by Mohammed Awale Liban in 1954, was officially adopted. Its blue background honored the United Nations (which had overseen trusteeship), and its white five-pointed star symbolized unity across all Somali-inhabited regions (Somalia, Djibouti, Ogaden in Ethiopia, and the Northern Frontier District in Kenya).
While Independence Day highlights freedom from colonial powers, Republic Day emphasizes the union of the two Somali territories into one sovereign state.
It represents the birth of modern Somalia, marking the foundation of a republic governed by Somalis themselves.

Emancipation Day (Sint Maarten)
2026-07-01
Emancipation Day in Sint Maarten commemorates the abolition of slavery in 1863, was officially declared a public holiday in 2012, and today serves as a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of cultural identity and freedom.
When is Emancipation Day?
Emancipation Day in Sint Maarten is celebrated every year on July 1.
The following is the list of Emancipation Day from 2020 to 2049.

HolidayDateWeekday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2020Wednesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2021Thursday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2022Friday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2023Saturday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2024Monday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2025Tuesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2026Wednesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2027Thursday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2028Saturday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2029Sunday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2030Monday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2031Tuesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2032Thursday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2033Friday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2034Saturday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2035Sunday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2036Tuesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2037Wednesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2038Thursday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2039Friday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2040Sunday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2041Monday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2042Tuesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2043Wednesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2044Friday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2045Saturday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2046Sunday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2047Monday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2048Wednesday

Emancipation DayJul 01, 2049Thursday

The History of Emancipation Day?
From the 17th century onward, Sint Maarten was part of the transatlantic slave trade, where enslaved Africans were forced to work on plantations producing sugar, cotton, and other crops.
Life for enslaved people was marked by hard labor, harsh punishments, and restrictions on movement and culture, yet they preserved African traditions through music, storytelling, and community resilience. Acts of resistance, both open revolts and subtle defiance, were part of everyday life, laying the groundwork for freedom movements.
On July 1, 1863, the Netherlands officially abolished slavery in its Caribbean colonies, including Sint Maarten. About 3,000 enslaved people on the island were legally freed.
However, like in many colonies, freedom was not immediate in practice: formerly enslaved people were often required to sign forced labor contracts that tied them to plantations for another decade, limiting real independence.
For generations, descendants of the emancipated kept the memory alive through family stories, church services, and cultural traditions, even though the date was not officially recognized.
Over time, cultural activists, historians, and community leaders pushed for Emancipation Day to be formally recognized as part of Sint Maarten's heritage.
In 2012, Sint Maarten formally declared July 1 a national public holiday, giving Emancipation Day the official recognition it long deserved.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
2026-07-01
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Establishment Day marks the transfer of sovereignty from the United Kingdom to China in 1997 and the creation of the Hong Kong SAR under the principle of "one country, two systems". It is a public holiday observed with official ceremonies, flag-raising events, and community celebrations that reflect Hong Kong's unique identity and connection with both China and the world.
When is Buddha's Birthday?
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day is celebrated on July 1 every year.
The following is the list of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day from 2020 to 2049.

HolidayDateWeekday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2020Wednesday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2021Thursday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2022Friday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2023Saturday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2024Monday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2025Tuesday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2026Wednesday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2027Thursday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2028Saturday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2029Sunday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2030Monday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2031Tuesday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2032Thursday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2033Friday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2034Saturday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2035Sunday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2036Tuesday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2037Wednesday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2038Thursday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2039Friday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2040Sunday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2041Monday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2042Tuesday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2043Wednesday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2044Friday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2045Saturday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2046Sunday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2047Monday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2048Wednesday

Establishment DayJul 01, 2049Thursday

The History of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day?
Hong Kong's modern history began with the First Opium War (1839–1842) between China's Qing Dynasty and Britain. After China's defeat, the Treaty of Nanking (1842) ceded Hong Kong Island to Britain.
Later treaties — the Convention of Peking (1860) and the Second Convention of Peking (1898) — extended British control to Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories, the latter leased for 99 years until 1997. Under British rule, Hong Kong developed from a small fishing village into a global financial hub, known for its free-market economy, trade, and diverse culture.
As the 99-year lease of the New Territories neared its end, both China and Britain had to decide Hong Kong's future. In 1979, Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping introduced the principle of "One Country, Two Systems", proposing that Hong Kong could maintain its capitalist system and way of life after its return to China.
Formal negotiations between the two governments began in 1982. On December 19, 1984, the Sino-British Joint Declaration was signed in Beijing: Britain agreed to return Hong Kong to China on July 1, 1997, and China promised that Hong Kong would become a Special Administrative Region (SAR), enjoying a high degree of autonomy for 50 years, until 2047.
The official handover ceremony took place at midnight on July 1, 1997, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. The event marked the end of 156 years of British colonial rule and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) under the People's Republic of China. At the same time, China's Basic Law for Hong Kong came into effect, outlining its governance, freedoms, and relationship with Beijing.
The early years after 1997 were marked by optimism and the continuation of Hong Kong's economic success and international status. Over time, however, debates emerged over autonomy, governance, and democratic reform, leading to public demonstrations on several anniversaries of the handover. Despite political tensions, July 1 remains a day of both celebration and reflection on Hong Kong's evolving identity within China.
For many residents, it is also a public holiday for rest, family gatherings, and community activities. Some years have also seen peaceful marches or public demonstrations, reflecting the diversity of opinion in Hong Kong society.
