Cultural Holiday

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.

Gold Cup Parade Day
The Gold Cup Parade Day is a significant annual event in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, held during the province's Old Home Week celebrations. It is part of the broader festivities surrounding the Gold Cup and Saucer Race, one of PEI’s most prestigious harness racing events.

Summer Bank Holiday
The Summer Bank Holiday is a public holiday observed in the United Kingdom, marking the unofficial end of summer.

Hangul Day
Hangul Day celebrates the creation of the Korean alphabet by King Sejong in the 15th century. First commemorated in 1926 under colonial rule, it became a legal holiday in 1949. Today, it remains a powerful symbol of Korean identity, literacy, and cultural pride.

Heritage Day (South Africa)
Heritage Day in South Africa is a public holiday for South Africans to celebrate their diverse cultural heritage, traditions, and languages, while also promoting unity as a nation.

American Indian Heritage Day in Montana
American Indian Heritage Day is a celebration that honors the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native American peoples in the United States.

American Indian Heritage Day in Texas
American Indian Heritage Day is a celebration that honors the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native American peoples in the United States. It is an important day to recognize the resilience, diversity, and achievements of Indigenous communities while raising awareness about the challenges they have faced and continue to confront.

Chuseok
Chuseok is Korea’s harvest festival and ancestral holiday, celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Families honor their ancestors, share food like songpyeon, play traditional games, and reunite, making it one of the most cherished holidays in Korean culture.

Indigenous Resistance Day
Indigenous Resistance Day (Día de la Resistencia Indígena) is a national public holiday in Venezuela. It commemorates the struggles and resilience of Indigenous peoples against European colonization, particularly following the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492.

American Indian Heritage Day in Alabama
American Indian Heritage Day is a celebration that honors the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native American peoples in the United States.