Reconciliation Day is a public holiday observed in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), marking the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. It is a time to reflect on the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, acknowledging past injustices and promoting unity and understanding.
Western Australia Day marks the founding of the Swan River Colony (now Perth) by British settlers in 1829. The holiday was originally called Foundation Day but was renamed in 2012 to recognize all Western Australians, including Aboriginal Australians, as part of the state's history.
West Virginia Day marks the anniversary of West Virginia’s admission to the Union in 1863. It is a public holiday in the state of West Virginia, honoring the unique history and formation of West Virginia during the American Civil War.
Constitution Day in Ukraine commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of Ukraine in 1996, which established the country’s legal foundation, democratic values, and independent statehood following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Canada Day is to mark the anniversary of the Confederation of Canada, which occurred on July 1, 1867. It is a national holiday and a day of celebration, reflection and pride for Canadians across the country and around the world.
Emancipation Day in the U.S. Virgin Islands commemorates the abolition of slavery in the former Danish West Indies (now the U.S. Virgin Islands) in 1848. This historic day marks a powerful moment of liberation and resistance, especially for the islands of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John.
Independence Day in Venezuela commemorates the day in 1811 when Venezuela became the first South American nation to formally declare independence from Spain, initiating a long and transformative struggle for sovereignty.