BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.16.3//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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250805 DTSTAMP:20260711T212231 CREATED:20250318T042330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T042330Z UID:10000233-1754265600-1754351999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Picnic Day DESCRIPTION:Picnic Day is a public holiday celebrated in the Northern Territory (NT) of Australia. It is a day for relaxation and outdoor gatherings reflecting the laid-back lifestyle of the Northern Territory. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Picnic Day?\nThe History of Picnic Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nMore about Northern Territory\, Australia?\n\nWhen is Picnic Day?\nThe Picnic Day is observed on the first Monday of August each year in Northern Territory. \nThe following is the list of Picnic Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Picnic DayAug 03\, 2020Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 02\, 2021Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 01\, 2022Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 07\, 2023Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 05\, 2024Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 04\, 2025Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 03\, 2026Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 02\, 2027Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 07\, 2028Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 06\, 2029Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 05\, 2030Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 04\, 2031Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 02\, 2032Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 01\, 2033Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 07\, 2034Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 06\, 2035Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 04\, 2036Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 03\, 2037Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 02\, 2038Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 01\, 2039Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 06\, 2040Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 05\, 2041Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 04\, 2042Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 03\, 2043Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 01\, 2044Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 07\, 2045Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 06\, 2046Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 05\, 2047Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 03\, 2048Monday \n \n Picnic DayAug 02\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Picnic Day? \nThere is no confirmed origin of Picnic Day\, but historians and locals believe it emerged from several possible traditions. \nThe most popular one is the Railway Workers' Holiday from late 1800s to early 1900s. Picnic Day was originally a holiday for railway workers who helped build the North Australian Railway. Workers would take a break from their hard labor and enjoy a day of leisure with their families. \nHowever\, some believe that early settlers in Darwin and other northern towns would take the train to Adelaide River for a day of picnicking and recreation. This gathering became a yearly tradition\, leading to the eventual declaration of an official holiday. \nThere are also other beliefs about the origin of the holiday. By the early 20th century\, Picnic Day was recognized as an official public holiday in the Northern Territory. \nUnlike other Australian public holidays with deep historical or cultural significance\, Picnic Day has no political or religious meaning\, and it simply promotes relaxation and outdoor fun. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nPicnic Day in Northern Territory is simply a day for relaxation and outdoor activities. \nSince the Northern Territory has stunning landscapes and warm weather\, many people use Picnic Day to enjoy the great outdoors. Families and friends gather in parks and riversides to enjoy picnics and barbecues. \nMany Northern Territory residents take advantage of the long weekend to go camping. In the meanwhile\, fishing is a favorite pastime\, especially in Darwin\, Daly River\, and Arnhem Land. \nThe most famous event on Picnic Day is the Harts Range Races\, a three-day outback horse racing festival held east of Alice Springs. The Harts Range Races have been a Picnic Day tradition since the 1940s\, originally started by cattle station workers. \nPicnic Day is one of the most flexible and relaxing holidays in Australia\, and it's a day to unwind and enjoy time with loved ones. \nMore about Northern Territory\nThe Northern Territory (NT) is a vast and unique region of Australia\, known for its stunning landscapes and rich Aboriginal heritage. \nThe Northern Territory is in northern-central Australia\, bordered by Western Australia\, South Australia\, and Queensland. Darwin is its capital\, also the largest city. \nIt is home to some of the oldest living cultures in the world\, and Aboriginal Australians have lived in the NT for at least 60\,000 years. Aboriginal communities thrived in different environments\, from coastal fishing societies in the north to desert hunters in the central Northern Territory. \nDutch explorers were the first Europeans to map parts of the NT coast in the 1600s. Macassan traders from Indonesia regularly visited Arnhem Land from the 1700s\, trading sea cucumbers with Aboriginal people. \nThe British made several unsuccessful attempts to establish settlements in the Northern Territory from 1824 to 1870s due to the harsh climate and the conflict with Indigenous peoples. \nIn 1862\, John McDouall Stuart became the first European to successfully cross from Adelaide to Darwin\, opening up the Overland Telegraph route. Camels were introduced to explore the Red Centre\, leading to the rise of Afghan cameleers in Northern Territory history. \nIn 1872\, the overland telegraph line connected Darwin to Adelaide\, allowing faster communication between Australia and Britain\, which brought more settlers to the region. \nIn the 1870s-1900s\, gold were discovered in Pine Creek\, Tennant Creek and Arnhem Land and that led to gold rushes. \nThe Northern Territory was originally governed by South Australia\, but it was transferred to the Australian Commonwealth in 1911. \nDuring World War II\, the Northern Territory became a major military base\, playing a key role in defending Australia. It was used as a launch base for Australian and American forces fighting in the Pacific. \nIn 1950s-1970s\, the Northern Territory remained under federal control but saw increased development\, and Darwin grew into a major city with new roads and buildings during this time. \nIn 1978\, the Northern Territory gained self-government\, meaning it could make its own laws. \nToday\, the Northern Territory is home to 250\,000 people\, and plays a key role in tourism\, mining and renewable energy. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/picnic-day/ CATEGORIES:Celebration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Picnic-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250725 DTSTAMP:20260711T212232 CREATED:20250420T015344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T015344Z UID:10000267-1753315200-1753401599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Children's Day (Vanuatu) DESCRIPTION:Children's Day in Vanuatu is a national public holiday dedicated to promoting the rights\, welfare\, and development of children across the country. The day highlights the importance of protecting children\, nurturing their potential\, and affirming their role as the future of the nation. \nWhen is Children's Day?\nChildren's Day is observed annually on July 24th. \nThe following is the list of Children's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2020Friday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2021Saturday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2022Sunday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2023Monday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2025Thursday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2026Friday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2027Saturday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2028Monday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2031Thursday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2032Saturday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2033Sunday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2034Monday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2036Thursday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2037Friday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2038Saturday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2039Sunday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2042Thursday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2043Friday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2044Sunday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2045Monday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2048Friday \n \n Children's DayJul 24\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Children's Day?\nThe idea of Children's Day originated in the early 20th century\, with many countries establishing days to celebrate and protect children. \nIn 1954\, the United Nations recommended that all countries observe a Universal Children's Day to promote international togetherness and awareness of children's issues. Many nations chose different dates based on cultural significance or national priorities. \nVanuatu established Children's Day as a national holiday on July 24\, reflecting the nation's commitment to protecting and nurturing children. \nThe day aligns with national and international principles outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child\, which Vanuatu ratified in 1993\, and the local laws and policies protecting children's access to education\, health\, and safety. \nWhile there is no single historical event tied to this date in Vanuatu\, July 24 was chosen to provide a dedicated platform for listening to children's voices\, celebrating their potential and promoting child-friendly development and protection policies. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/childrens-day-vanuatu/ CATEGORIES:Celebration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Childrens-Day-Vanuatu.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T170000 DTSTAMP:20260711T212232 CREATED:20250703T030305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T031318Z UID:10000345-1751443200-1751475600@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Commemoration of Atatürk\, Youth and Sports Day DESCRIPTION:Commemoration of Atatürk\, Youth and Sports Day is a national holiday in Turkey. It honors both the beginning of the Turkish War of Independence in 1919 and the role of youth and sports in the vision of a modern\, strong Republic as envisioned by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk\, the founder of modern Turkey. \nWhen is Commemoration of Atatürk\, Youth and Sports Day?\nCommemoration of Atatürk\, Youth and Sports Day is celebrated every year on May 19. \nThe following is the list of Commemoration of Atatürk\, Youth and Sports Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2022Thursday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2023Friday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2024Sunday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2025Monday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2028Friday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2029Saturday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2030Sunday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2031Monday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2033Thursday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2034Friday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2035Saturday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2036Monday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2038Wednesday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2039Thursday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2040Saturday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2041Sunday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2042Monday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2044Thursday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2045Friday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2046Saturday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2047Sunday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Commemoration of Ataturk\, Youth and Sports DayMay 19\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Commemoration of Atatürk\, Youth and Sports Day?\nOn May 19\, 1919\, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk\, then an Ottoman officer\, landed in Samsun on the Black Sea coast. This moment is widely regarded as the starting point of the Turkish national struggle against the Allied occupation following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I. \nAtatürk's mission was to organize resistance movements and lay the foundations for a new\, independent Turkish state. This led to the War of Independence (1919–1923)\, and eventually to the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923. \nThe first official celebration of May 19 took place in 1926 in Samsun\, under the name "Gazi Day" in reference to Atatürk. \nIn 1938\, just before his death\, Atatürk officially dedicated May 19 as Youth and Sports Day to encourage the physical and moral development of young people. \nAfter his passing\, the name of the holiday was expanded to "Commemoration of Atatürk\, Youth and Sports Day"\, combining the national remembrance with a celebration of youth and vitality. 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