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.
Tynwald Day
Tynwald Day is the national day of the Isle of Man. It features the world’s oldest continuous parliament meeting in a traditional open-air ceremony at St. John's, where new laws are proclaimed and Manx heritage is celebrated.
Virgin Islands Day
Virgin Islands Day is a public holiday in the British Virgin Islands that celebrates the territory’s culture, heritage and identity, replacing Territory Day in 2020.