Cultural Holiday
Qingming Festival
The Qingming Festival (清明节), also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival. It is a time for Chinese people to honor their ancestors by visiting their graves, cleaning the tombstones, and making offerings.
Early May Bank Holiday
The Early May Bank Holiday is a public holiday in the United Kingdom marking the start of spring celebrations, with events like festivals, fairs, and outdoor activities.
Spring Bank Holiday
The Spring Bank Holiday in the United Kingdom is a popular time for relaxation, outdoor activities and community events. It is observed on the last Monday of May each year in the United Kingdom.
Kaamatan Festival
The Kaamatan Festival, also known as the Harvest Festival, is an annual celebration in the Malaysian state of Sabah and other indigenous communities. It is a time of thanksgiving for a bountiful rice harvest and is deeply rooted in the traditions, spirituality, and culture of these communities.
Gawai Dayak
Gawai Dayak is an annual festival celebrated in the Malaysian state of Sarawak to honor the Dayak people, the indigenous groups of Sarawak, including the Iban, Bidayuh, and Orang Ulu communities. It is a thanksgiving and harvest festival marking the end of the rice harvesting season and the beginning of a new agricultural cycle.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to honor and recognize the diverse cultures, heritage and significant contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
June Holiday
The June Holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador is a provincial public holiday celebrated on the Monday nearest June 24. It was officially called Discovery Day, though it has evolved in meaning over time.
Heritage Day in Alberta
Heritage Day is observed annually in the province of Alberta, Canada. While it is not a statutory holiday, it is recognized as a civic holiday, giving Albertans an opportunity to celebrate their province’s rich cultural diversity and heritage.
Civic Holiday
The Civic Holiday is a public holiday celebrated in most provinces and territories across Canada on the first Monday in August. It is a general holiday intended to give Canadians a mid-summer break, but the specific name and significance of the holiday vary by region.
Summer Bank Holiday in Scotland
The Summer Bank Holiday is a public holiday observed in the United Kingdom, marking the unofficial end of summer.