BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260509T042155 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:20260809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTSTAMP:20260509T042155 CREATED:20250820T053038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T053833Z UID:10000437-1786233600-1786319999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Day Suriname DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Peoples' Day in Suriname began with the UN's 1994 declaration and is dedicated to the country's first peoples—the Lokono\, Kaliña\, Trio\, Wayana\, and others. It blends cultural celebrations with political advocacy\, highlighting Indigenous contributions while pressing for land rights\, environmental protection\, and cultural preservation. \nWhen is Indigenous Peoples Day?\nIndigenous Peoples Day in Suriname is celebrated on August 9 every year. \nThe following is the list of Indigenous Peoples Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2020Sunday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2021Monday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2023Wednesday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2024Friday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2025Saturday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2026Sunday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2027Monday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2028Wednesday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2029Thursday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2030Friday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2031Saturday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2032Monday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2033Tuesday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2035Thursday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2036Saturday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2037Sunday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2038Monday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2039Tuesday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2040Thursday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2041Friday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2042Saturday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2043Sunday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2044Tuesday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2046Thursday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2047Friday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2048Sunday \n \n Indigenous Peoples DayAug 09\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Indigenous Peoples Day?\nIn 1994\, the United Nations proclaimed August 9 as the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. \nThe date commemorates the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982. The aim was to recognize Indigenous peoples' rights\, cultures\, and contributions while raising awareness of issues like land rights\, discrimination\, and environmental protection. \nSuriname officially joined global observance of August 9 to highlight the role and struggles of its Indigenous peoples\, who are considered the first inhabitants of the land. \nThe day became both a cultural celebration and a political platform for Indigenous organizations to advocate for rights\, especially land ownership and recognition. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/indigenous-peoples-day-suriname/ CATEGORIES:Political Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Indigenous-Peoples-Day-Suriname.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTSTAMP:20260509T042155 CREATED:20250909T055349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T055349Z UID:10000502-1786233600-1786319999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:National Women's Day DESCRIPTION:National Women's Day commemorates the 1956 Women's March to the Union Buildings in Pretoria\, when more than 20\,000 women of all races protested against the apartheid government's pass laws. These laws required Black South Africans to carry pass books (internal passports)\, restricting their movement and reinforcing racial segregation. \nWhen is National Women's Day?\nNational Women's Day is celebrated every year on August 9. \nThe following is the list of National Women's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2020Sunday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2021Monday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2022Tuesday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2023Wednesday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2024Friday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2025Saturday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2026Sunday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2027Monday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2028Wednesday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2029Thursday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2030Friday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2031Saturday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2032Monday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2033Tuesday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2034Wednesday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2035Thursday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2036Saturday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2037Sunday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2038Monday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2039Tuesday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2040Thursday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2041Friday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2042Saturday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2043Sunday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2044Tuesday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2045Wednesday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2046Thursday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2047Friday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2048Sunday \n \n National Women's DayAug 09\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of National Women's Day?\nOn August 9\, 1956\, more than 20\,000 women of all races marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest the apartheid government's pass laws. These laws forced Black South Africans to carry internal passports (known as "passes") that restricted their freedom of movement\, employment and residence. The march was one of the largest demonstrations in South African history at the time. \nThe women delivered petitions to the prime minister's office and then stood in thirty minutes of silent protest—a powerful act of defiance. Afterwards\, they sang "You strike a woman\, you strike a rock"\, a phrase that has since become a symbol of women's resilience and strength in South Africa. \nThe 1956 march was a turning point in the struggle against apartheid\, showing that women were not only victims of discriminatory laws but also leaders in resistance. Their courage challenged both racial oppression and gender inequality\, inspiring future generations to continue the fight for justice. \nAfter the end of apartheid (1948–1994)\, the democratic government declared August 9 as National Women's Day to honour the women who marched in 1956 and to celebrate women's contributions to freedom and equality. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/national-womens-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/National-Womens-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTSTAMP:20260509T042155 CREATED:20250913T153254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T153254Z UID:10000540-1786233600-1786319999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:National Day (Singapore) DESCRIPTION:National Day in Singapore is a public holiday celebrated every year to mark the country's independence from Malaysia in 1965. \nWhen is National Day?\nNational Day in Singapore is celebrated on August 9 every year. \nThe following is the list of National Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n National DayAug 09\, 2020Sunday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2021Monday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2022Tuesday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2023Wednesday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2024Friday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2025Saturday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2026Sunday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2027Monday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2028Wednesday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2029Thursday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2030Friday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2031Saturday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2032Monday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2033Tuesday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2034Wednesday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2035Thursday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2036Saturday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2037Sunday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2038Monday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2039Tuesday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2040Thursday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2041Friday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2042Saturday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2043Sunday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2044Tuesday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2045Wednesday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2046Thursday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2047Friday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2048Sunday \n \n National DayAug 09\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of National Day?\nSingapore was part of the Straits Settlements under British colonial rule until World War II. \nAfter the Japanese Occupation (1942–1945)\, Singapore returned to British control but grew restless for self-governance. In 1959\, Singapore became a self-governing state\, with Lee Kuan Yew as its first Prime Minister. \nIn 1963\, Singapore merged with Malaysia\, hoping to gain economic and political stability. However\, tensions quickly arose over political ideologies\, racial policies\, and economic disagreements. \nOn August 9\, 1965\, Singapore was expelled from Malaysia and declared an independent republic. \nThe separation was a profound moment: Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's tearful announcement on television captured the uncertainty and emotional weight of independence. \nSingapore's first National Day was celebrated on August 9\, 1966\, marking the first anniversary of independence. \nToday\, National Day is not only about independence but also about reflecting on Singapore's journey from a small island nation to a global hub. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/national-day-singapore/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/National-Day-Singapore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTSTAMP:20260509T042155 CREATED:20251003T030611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T030611Z UID:10000622-1786233600-1786406399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Father's Day (Samoa) DESCRIPTION:Father's Day in Samoa honors fathers through church services\, family feasts and cultural gatherings\, reflecting the central role of fathers in Samoan family and community life. \nWhen is Father's Day?\nFather's Day in Samoa is celebrated on the second Sunday in August\, with the following Monday observed as a public holiday. \nThe following is the list of Father's Day Holiday (Monday) from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Father's DayAug 10\, 2020Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 09\, 2021Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 15\, 2022Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 14\, 2023Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 12\, 2024Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 11\, 2025Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 10\, 2026Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 09\, 2027Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 14\, 2028Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 13\, 2029Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 12\, 2030Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 11\, 2031Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 16\, 2032Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 15\, 2033Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 14\, 2034Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 13\, 2035Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 11\, 2036Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 10\, 2037Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 16\, 2038Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 15\, 2039Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 13\, 2040Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 12\, 2041Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 11\, 2042Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 10\, 2043Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 15\, 2044Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 14\, 2045Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 13\, 2046Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 12\, 2047Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 10\, 2048Monday \n \n Father's DayAug 16\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Father's Day?\nFather's Day began in the early 20th century in the United States\, first celebrated in 1910 in Spokane\, Washington\, to honor fathers alongside the growing recognition of Mother's Day. \nThe idea spread globally through Christian churches and Western cultural influence\, especially after World War II\, when many countries adopted it as an official or popular observance. \nChristianity has been central to Samoan life since the 19th century\, shaping national traditions and family celebrations. By the mid-20th century\, Samoa had already embraced Mother's Day as both a church and public holiday. Father's Day naturally followed\, encouraged by church communities and reinforced by the government. \nTo ensure fathers received equal recognition\, the Government of Samoa established Father's Day as a national public holiday. \nToday\, Father's Day in Samoa is celebrated with a mix of Christian devotion\, cultural pride\, and modern gift-giving traditions. It underscores the central role of fathers in Samoan society as leaders of the family\, providers\, and community figures\, while also highlighting the island's emphasis on family unity and balance by equally honoring mothers and fathers. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/fathers-day-samoa/ CATEGORIES:People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Fathers-Day-Samoa.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR