BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217 DTSTAMP:20260419T145232 CREATED:20250914T011200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T015446Z UID:10000555-1771113600-1771286399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Statehood Day (Serbia) DESCRIPTION:Statehood Day is Serbia's most important national holiday\, commemorating both the First Serbian Uprising of 1804 and the adoption of the Sretenje Constitution of 1835\, symbolizing the country's path toward independence and democracy. \nWhen is Statehood Day?\nStatehood Day in Serbia is celebrated every year on February 15. \nThe following is the list of Statehood Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDay OneDay Two\n\n\n\n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2020Feb 16\, 2020 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2021Feb 16\, 2021 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2022Feb 16\, 2022 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2023Feb 16\, 2023 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2024Feb 16\, 2024 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2025Feb 16\, 2025 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2026Feb 16\, 2026 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2027Feb 16\, 2027 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2028Feb 16\, 2028 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2029Feb 16\, 2029 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2030Feb 16\, 2030 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2031Feb 16\, 2031 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2032Feb 16\, 2032 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2033Feb 16\, 2033 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2034Feb 16\, 2034 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2035Feb 16\, 2035 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2036Feb 16\, 2036 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2037Feb 16\, 2037 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2038Feb 16\, 2038 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2039Feb 16\, 2039 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2040Feb 16\, 2040 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2041Feb 16\, 2041 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2042Feb 16\, 2042 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2043Feb 16\, 2043 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2044Feb 16\, 2044 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2045Feb 16\, 2045 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2046Feb 16\, 2046 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2047Feb 16\, 2047 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2048Feb 16\, 2048 \n \n Statehood DayFeb 15\, 2049Feb 16\, 2049 \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Statehood Day?\nOn February 15\, 1804\, in the village of Orašac\, Serbian leaders gathered and launched the First Serbian Uprising against the Ottoman Empire. The revolt was led by Đorđe Petrović (Karađorđe)\, who became the commander (Vožd) of the movement. \nThe uprising was sparked by the massacre of Serbian nobles by the Ottoman janissaries (known as the Slaughter of the Knezes). Although the uprising was eventually suppressed in 1813\, it laid the foundation for the Second Serbian Uprising (1815)\, which ultimately led to autonomy and eventual independence for Serbia. \nOn February 15\, 1835\, Serbia adopted its first modern constitution in the city of Kragujevac. Known as the Sretenje Constitution (Sretenjski ustav)\, it was named after the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (Sretenje Gospodnje) in the Serbian Orthodox calendar. \nDrafted under Prince Miloš Obrenović\, it was considered one of the most progressive constitutions in Europe at the time. It guaranteed civil rights\, rule of law\, and separation of powers\, though it was short-lived due to pressure from the Ottoman Empire\, Russia\, and Austria\, who opposed such liberal reforms. \nStatehood Day was later designated to honor both events—the 1804 uprising and the 1835 constitution—since both occurred on February 15. \nIt reflects the two pillars of Serbian nationhood: the struggle for independence from Ottoman rule\, and the establishment of constitutional democracy. \nAfter periods when it was not officially observed (such as during Yugoslavia)\, the holiday was restored in 2002 as the official national day of Serbia. Today\, February 15 – 16 is celebrated as a two-day public holiday\, with state ceremonies in Belgrade\, Orašac\, and Kragujevac. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/statehood-day-serbia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Statehood-Day-Serbia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217 DTSTAMP:20260419T145232 CREATED:20250107T061421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T175602Z UID:10000165-1771200000-1771286399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Heritage Day in Nova Scotia DESCRIPTION:Heritage Day is a provincial holiday in Nova Scotia\, Canada. It was introduced in 2015 to provide a mid-winter break while honoring the province's diverse and rich cultural heritage. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Heritage Day?\nThe History of Heritage Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\n\nWhen is Heritage Day?\nHeritage Day in Nova Scotia is celebrated on the third Monday of February each year. \nThe following is the list of Heritage Day in Nova Scotia from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Heritage DayFebruary 17\, 2020Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 15\, 2021Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 21\, 2022Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 20\, 2023Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 19\, 2024Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 17\, 2025Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 16\, 2026Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 15\, 2027Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 21\, 2028Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 19\, 2029Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 18\, 2030Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 17\, 2031Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 16\, 2032Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 21\, 2033Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 20\, 2034Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 19\, 2035Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 18\, 2036Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 16\, 2037Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 15\, 2038Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 21\, 2039Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 20\, 2040Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 18\, 2041Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 17\, 2042Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 16\, 2043Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 15\, 2044Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 20\, 2045Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 19\, 2046Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 18\, 2047Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 17\, 2048Monday \n \n Heritage DayFebruary 15\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Heritage Day?\nBefore 2015\, Nova Scotia did not have a February statutory holiday\, while many other provinces celebrated Family Day or similar holidays. The idea of creating a holiday in February gained momentum to align Nova Scotia with other provinces and to provide residents with a break during the long winter. \nInstead of adopting Family Day\, Nova Scotia chose to create a unique holiday emphasizing its historical and cultural heritage. This decision reflected the province's commitment to recognizing the contributions of various communities and figures to its history. \nThe Nova Scotia government officially passed legislation to establish Heritage Day\, selecting the third Monday in February as the date. The inaugural Heritage Day was celebrated on February 16\, 2015. \nHeritage Day is unique in that each year it highlights a specific individual\, event\, or theme significant to Nova Scotia's history. \nA list of honorees for the first 10 years was developed in consultation with historians\, cultural groups\, and community leaders. The themes reflect the diversity of Nova Scotia\, and the first Heritage Day honored Viola Desmond\, an African Nova Scotian civil rights pioneer. \nHeritage Day has become an opportunity to educate Nova Scotians about the province's multicultural history\, including its Indigenous\, African Nova Scotian\, and Acadian communities. By focusing on a new honoree each year\, the holiday fosters awareness and appreciation of Nova Scotia's complex and inclusive history. \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn Heritage Day in Nova Scotia\, people engage in various activities to celebrate and reflect on the province's history and culture. Since the holiday honors a different theme or honoree each year\, events and activities often align with that year's focus. \nSchools\, libraries\, and community centers host programs and exhibitions to teach about the year's honoree or theme. Families may explore online resources or watch documentaries related to the highlighted individual or event. \nWorkshops on traditional crafts\, storytelling sessions and discussions about Nova Scotia's heritage are organized by local groups. \nMany people take the opportunity to visit Nova Scotia's museums\, heritage sites\, and cultural centers. Traditional music\, dance\, and theatrical performances are organized to celebrate Nova Scotia's rich cultural traditions. \nFamilies often use the day off to spend time together\, whether exploring the outdoors or enjoying a quiet day at home. At the same time\, many families take advantage of the holiday for winter activities like skating\, sledding\, or hiking. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/heritage-day-nova-scotia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Heritage-Day-NS.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR