BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ExcelNotes 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: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:20260423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTSTAMP:20260420T221219 CREATED:20251004T014326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T014326Z UID:10000636-1776902400-1776988799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:First Day of Summer DESCRIPTION:In Iceland\, the First Day of Summer is a public holiday Rooted in the old Norse calendar\, which divided the year into just two seasons\, summer and winter\, it marks the symbolic start of warmer days\, even if the weather is still chilly. Traditionally\, people would welcome the new season with parades\, brass bands\, family gatherings and games. Children often receive small summer gifts\, and the day reflects Icelanders' resilience and optimism\, celebrating brighter days ahead after the long winter. \nWhen is the First Day of Summer?\nThe First Day of Summer in Iceland is celebrated on the first Thursday after April 18. \nThe following is the list of the First Day of Summer from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n First Day of SummerApr 23\, 2020Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 22\, 2021Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 21\, 2022Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 20\, 2023Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 25\, 2024Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 24\, 2025Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 23\, 2026Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 22\, 2027Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 20\, 2028Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 19\, 2029Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 25\, 2030Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 24\, 2031Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 22\, 2032Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 21\, 2033Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 20\, 2034Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 19\, 2035Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 24\, 2036Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 23\, 2037Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 22\, 2038Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 21\, 2039Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 19\, 2040Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 25\, 2041Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 24\, 2042Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 23\, 2043Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 21\, 2044Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 20\, 2045Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 19\, 2046Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 25\, 2047Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 23\, 2048Thursday \n \n First Day of SummerApr 22\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the First Day of Summer?\nThe holiday comes from Iceland's old Norse calendar\, which divided the year into only two main seasons: winter and summer. According to this calendar\, summer began in mid-April (after April 18)\, when daylight increased and nature began to show signs of renewal\, even though temperatures were still low. The day was seen as a turning point\, symbolizing hope and survival after enduring the long\, dark winter. \nIcelanders believed that if winter and summer "froze together" (a cold night before a mild summer day)\, it was a sign of a good summer ahead. Families prepared for this day with small feasts\, communal gatherings\, and sometimes rituals to honor the change of season. \nThe First Day of Summer has been recognized as a public holiday in Iceland since 1921. Over time\, it evolved into a cultural celebration rather than a purely seasonal marker. \nToday\, it is celebrated with parades\, brass bands\, outdoor games and family events\, organized by towns and local communities. Children often receive "summer gifts"\, a tradition that has parallels with Christmas gifts in the winter. \nDespite often cold weather\, Icelanders use the day to embrace optimism\, marking the symbolic start of brighter\, warmer days. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/first-day-of-summer/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/First-Day-of-Summer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTSTAMP:20260420T221219 CREATED:20250911T185729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T024557Z UID:10000527-1777507200-1777593599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Carnival Day (Sint Maarten) DESCRIPTION:Carnival Day in Sint Maarten closes the Carnival season with grand parades\, music\, dance and the burning of King Momo\, a tradition that has grown since the 1970s into a vibrant expression of the island's culture and identity. \nWhen is Carnival Day?\nCarnival Day is the final day of the Carnival season in Sint Maarten\, and it is celebrated on April 30. \nThe following is the list of Carnival Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2020Thursday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2021Friday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2022Saturday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2023Sunday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2024Tuesday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2025Wednesday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2026Thursday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2027Friday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2028Sunday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2029Monday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2030Tuesday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2032Friday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2033Saturday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2034Sunday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2035Monday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2036Wednesday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2037Thursday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2038Friday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2039Saturday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2040Monday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2042Wednesday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2043Thursday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2044Saturday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2045Sunday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2046Monday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2047Tuesday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2048Thursday \n \n Carnival DayApr 30\, 2049Friday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Carnival Day?\nThe idea of Carnival in Sint Maarten traces back to Caribbean Carnival traditions\, which themselves evolved from a blend of African freedom celebrations and European pre-Lenten festivities brought during colonial times. \nThese traditions emphasize music\, dance\, costumes\, and satire\, and spread widely across the Caribbean\, with each island developing its own style. \nCarnival was first formally celebrated in 1970\, when the St. Maarten Festival Foundation (SMMF) was established to organize the event. Its timing was set for late April\, to coincide with the island's St. Maarten Day (Nov 11) cultural traditions and to maximize tourist participation during spring. \nThe festival quickly became an annual highlight\, drawing inspiration from neighboring islands while showcasing Sint Maarten's own culture\, language\, and music. \nIn the 1970s–1980s\, Carnival was smaller\, centered on community parades\, steelpan competitions and calypso shows. \nIn the 1990s\, the celebration expanded with more elaborate costumes\, international performers\, and the introduction of King Momo\, the symbolic figure of Carnival. His burning at the end of Carnival Day became the ritual way of closing the festival. \nFrom 2000s to present\, Carnival grew into a multi-week event\, usually mid-April to early May. \nCarnival Day now represents the peak and conclusion of the Carnival season in Sint Maarten. It has become the island's largest cultural event\, bringing together residents\, diaspora\, and international visitors. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/carnival-day-sint-maarten/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Carnival-Day-Sint-Maarten.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR