International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated annually in Zambia, serving as a national public holiday that honors the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also acts as a platform to advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment across the country.

Commonwealth Day is a day to recognize the membership in the Commonwealth of Nations, its shared values with other member states, and its commitment to democracy, development, and international cooperation.

Summer Day in Albania marks the arrival of spring and renewal of nature, rooted in ancient pagan traditions from Elbasan, symbolizing hope, rebirth and the joy of new beginnings.

Hindu New Year in Indonesia, known as Nyepi or the Day of Silence, marks the beginning of the Balinese Saka calendar. It is a day of reflection, purification and renewal, observed through 24 hours of silence, fasting and meditation. The celebration promotes spiritual harmony, peace and balance between humans, nature and the divine.

Nowruz (also spelled Navruz, Nawruz, or Norooz) is an ancient Persian New Year celebration that marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the new year in the Persian calendar.

Nowruz in Albania is a public holiday marking the arrival of spring and symbolizing renewal, peace and unity. Deeply rooted in Bektashi Sufi tradition, it honors harmony between faith, nature and humanity.

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.

Landing of the 33 Patriots Day is a national holiday in Uruguay. It commemorates the landing of a revolutionary group known as the Thirty-Three Patriots in 1825, which marked the beginning of Uruguay's struggle for independence from Brazil.

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.

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.

The May Bank Holiday in Ireland is rooted in both ancient Celtic Beltane traditions and modern labor rights movements. Today, it marks the start of summer, with festivals, sports and community gatherings across the country.