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:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260420T165955 CREATED:20251004T184237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T184237Z UID:10000644-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Early May Bank Holiday (Jersey) DESCRIPTION:The Early May Bank Holiday in Jersey marks the arrival of spring and offering islanders a well-earned break. Rooted in ancient May Day traditions and later tied to the workers' rights movement\, it has evolved into a non-political holiday focused on rest\, community\, and enjoying Jersey's natural beauty. Many residents spend the long weekend outdoors—walking along beaches\, attending local fairs\, or welcoming the start of the summer season. \nWhen is the Early May Bank Holiday?\nThe Early May Bank Holiday in Jersey is celebrated on the first Monday in May. \nThe following is the list of the Early May Bank Holiday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2021Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2022Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2024Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2027Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2029Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2030Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2031Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2032Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2033Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2035Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2036Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2038Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2039Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2040Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2041Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2042Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2044Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2046Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2047Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the Early May Bank Holiday?\nThe Early May Bank Holiday traces its roots to May Day\, an ancient European spring festival celebrating the arrival of warmer weather\, fertility\, and the renewal of nature. Traditional customs included maypole dancing\, crowning the May Queen\, and village gatherings. \nBy the late 19th century\, May 1 also became associated with International Workers' Day\, a global commemoration of labor rights inspired by the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago. Across Europe\, including the British Isles\, it symbolized workers' solidarity and the movement for fair wages and shorter hours. \nIn 1978\, the United Kingdom officially established the Early May Bank Holiday as a national public holiday\, held on the first Monday in May. As a Crown Dependency\, Jersey adopted this public holiday into its own calendar around the same time\, aligning with the UK's schedule but observing it under local jurisdiction. \nWhile its origins are rooted in the labor movement\, the Early May Bank Holiday in Jersey gradually lost its political focus. Instead\, it evolved into a celebration of springtime\, outdoor leisure\, and the start of the island's tourist season. \nToday\, the Early May Bank Holiday is seen as a non-political spring holiday in Jersey\, a time to rest\, enjoy the outdoors\, and mark the transition from spring to summer. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/early-may-bank-holiday-jersey/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Early-May-Bank-Holiday-Jersey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260420T165955 CREATED:20251010T044914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T044914Z UID:10000690-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Independence Restoration Day (Latvia) DESCRIPTION:Independence Restoration Day in Latvia commemorates the 1990 declaration restoring Latvia's independence from Soviet rule\, honoring the nation's courage\, unity and peaceful path toward freedom and democracy. \nWhen is Independence Restoration Day?\nIndependence Restoration Day in Latvia is celebrated on May 4 every year. \nThe following is the list of Independence Restoration Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2023Thursday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2024Saturday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2025Sunday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2028Thursday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2029Friday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2030Saturday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2031Sunday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2034Thursday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2035Friday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2036Sunday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2040Friday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2041Saturday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2042Sunday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2045Thursday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2046Friday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2047Saturday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Independence Restoration Day?\nLatvia first gained independence on November 18\, 1918\, following World War I and the collapse of the Russian Empire. However\, this independence was short-lived. \nIn June 1940\, under the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union\, Latvia was occupied and annexed by the USSR. The following decades brought mass deportations\, political repression\, and suppression of Latvian culture and identity. \nBy the late 1980s\, the Soviet Union began to weaken. These reforms gave rise to national movements across the Baltic States (Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania) calling for greater autonomy and eventually full independence. \nIn Latvia\, the Popular Front of Latvia\, founded in 1988\, became the main political force advocating for sovereignty. The movement emphasized peaceful protest\, national unity\, and cultural revival\, symbolized by the restoration of the Latvian flag\, language\, and songs of freedom. \nOn August 23\, 1989\, approximately two million people from Latvia\, Lithuania\, and Estonia joined hands to form a 600-kilometer human chain known as the Baltic Way\, spanning from Vilnius to Tallinn. \nOn May 4\, 1990\, the Supreme Council of the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic convened in Riga and passed the Declaration "On the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia". The document declared that Latvia's 1940 annexation by the USSR was illegal\, and it restored the authority of the 1922 Latvian Constitution. \nAlthough the May 4 declaration marked the legal restoration of independence\, the transition was gradual. The Soviet Union initially refused to recognize the declaration\, and tensions escalated throughout 1990–1991. After the failed Moscow coup in August 1991\, Latvia finally regained full de facto independence on August 21\, 1991\, completing the process that began on May 4\, 1990. \nIndependence Restoration Day is one of Latvia's most important civic observances\, symbolizing peaceful resistance\, national unity and the triumph of democracy. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/independence-restoration-day-latvia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Independence-Restoration-Day-Latvia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260420T165955 CREATED:20251103T014109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T014109Z UID:10000734-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Antigua and Barbuda) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Antigua and Barbuda recognizes the efforts that shaped the nation's social and economic progress. It features vibrant parades\, union marches and political rallies. The holiday blends advocacy and celebration\, reflecting both the country's proud labour heritage and its joyful Caribbean spirit. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Antigua and Barbuda is celebrated on the first Monday in May every year. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 03\, 2021Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 02\, 2022Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 06\, 2024Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 03\, 2027Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 07\, 2029Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 06\, 2030Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 05\, 2031Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 03\, 2032Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 02\, 2033Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 07\, 2035Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 05\, 2036Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 03\, 2038Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 02\, 2039Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 07\, 2040Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 06\, 2041Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 05\, 2042Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 02\, 2044Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 07\, 2046Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 06\, 2047Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 03\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Antigua and Barbuda has deep roots in the nation's struggle for workers' rights and social justice. Its origins date back to the early 20th century\, when labourers\, particularly sugar estate workers\, faced harsh working conditions\, long hours and low wages under colonial rule. These hardships gave rise to one of the Caribbean's earliest and most influential labour movements. \nIn the 1930s and 1940s\, the call for better wages and fair treatment grew stronger. The formation of the Antigua Trades and Labour Union (ATLU) in 1939\, led by Sir Vere Cornwall Bird Sr.\, marked a turning point. The ATLU became a powerful voice for the working class and played a major role in shaping both the country's labour policies and its political future. \nThe first Labour Day celebration took place on May 1\, 1951\, when workers took the day off and gathered for marches and speeches demanding recognition of their rights. Their determination prompted the government to formally designate Labour Day as a public holiday soon after\, making Antigua and Barbuda one of the first Caribbean nations to do so. \nOver time\, the day evolved beyond its union roots into a broader celebration of national unity\, workers' contributions\, and political expression. It remains a day for rallies\, speeches\, parades\, and family festivities\, often featuring performances and beach events. \nToday\, Labour Day continues to honour the sacrifices and achievements of the workers who helped build modern Antigua and Barbuda\, standing as both a tribute to the island's labour pioneers and a reminder of the ongoing pursuit of social and economic equality. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-antigua-and-barbuda/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Labour-Day-Antigua-and-Barbuda.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR