The October Bank Holiday in Ireland, introduced in 1977, provides a civic long weekend but also ties into Ireland’s ancient Samhain festival and modern Halloween celebrations, making it both a practical and culturally significant holiday.

The Day of Reconciliation was created in 1994 to promote national unity and reconciliation after apartheid. The date holds historical significance for both Afrikaners (Battle of Blood River, 1838) and the liberation struggle (launch of Umkhonto we Sizwe, 1961).

New Year's Day is a globally celebrated holiday that marks the beginning of the new year on the Gregorian calendar. The transition to the new year is often accompanied by various customs, traditions, and celebrations.

Berchtold's Day is a regional holiday in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, especially in German-speaking cantons. Its exact origins are uncertain, and over the centuries, the holiday has blended pagan, medieval, and social traditions into a post–New Year celebration.

Carnival Monday in Uruguay is part of the country’s long-standing Carnival tradition, which traces its roots back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

Carnival Monday in Venezuela is a vibrant national holiday, and it is part of the larger Carnival festivities. The holiday traces its roots back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Winter Midterm Bank Holiday in Gibraltar is observed on the third Monday of February, offering a short midterm break during the winter school term. It provides students, teachers and families with a chance to rest and recharge before the spring season. Though not linked to a historical event, the holiday gives residents a peaceful pause during the cooler months of the year.

Carnival Tuesday in Venezuela is the final day of the country’s two-day official Carnival holiday, following Carnival Monday and immediately preceding Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent in the Christian calendar.

Carnival Tuesday in Uruguay is the day following Carnival Monday, celebrated just before Ash Wednesday, marking the end of the Carnival season and the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar.

In Suriname, Holi, known as Phagwa, is celebrated with color throwing, drumming and Chowtal singing, making it one of the country's most joyful national holidays. Introduced by Indian indentured laborers in the 19th century, it has grown into a multicultural festival of unity.

International Women's Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, holds significant historical and cultural importance in Uzbekistan. Its observance reflects a blend of Soviet-era influences and contemporary efforts to recognize and empower women in Uzbek society.

Youth Day in Zambia is a public holiday dedicated to honoring the achievements and role of young people in national development.