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:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTSTAMP:20260509T052921 CREATED:20250717T203739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T035238Z UID:10000412-1782864000-1782950399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day Taiwan DESCRIPTION:Labour Day (勞動節) is observed in Taiwan every year\, in line with International Workers' Day celebrated worldwide. It is a day dedicated to recognizing the contributions and rights of workers across all industries. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Taiwan is celebrated every year on May 1. \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 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nThe idea of International Labour Day began in the late 19th century\, inspired by the Haymarket Affair in Chicago (1886)\, where workers protested for an eight-hour workday. \nIn 1889\, the Second International declared May 1 as a day of international solidarity for workers. Many countries\, especially those with socialist or labor-oriented histories\, adopted it as a public holiday. \nFrom 1895 to 1945 Taiwan was under the Japanese Rule\, during this period\, labor activism existed but was tightly controlled and suppressed. Taiwan's labor laws and unions were limited\, and May Day was not officially observed. \nWhen the Republic of China (ROC) took control of Taiwan in 1945\, it brought Nationalist (Kuomintang/KMT) ideology\, which was anti-communist and cautious of labor unrest. \nDespite this\, the ROC officially recognized May 1st as Labour Day\, reflecting its pre-war legacy on the mainland and attempts to demonstrate respect for workers within a controlled framework. \nIn the 1950s\, May 1 was officially designated Labour Day in Taiwan. However\, only private-sector workers were given a paid holiday. Government employees\, teachers\, and students do not get the day off\, a distinction that continues today. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-taiwan/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Labour-Day-Taiwan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTSTAMP:20260509T052921 CREATED:20250820T050506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T050629Z UID:10000436-1782864000-1782950399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Emancipation Day Suriname DESCRIPTION:Emancipation Day in Suriname\, known as Keti Koti\, is to mark the abolition of slavery in 1863 (with full freedom realized in 1873). Celebrated with ceremonies\, parades\, music\, and traditional dress\, it is a national day of remembrance and cultural pride\, symbolizing the breaking of chains and the enduring spirit of freedom. \nWhen is Emancipation Day?\nEmancipation Day in Suriname is celebrated on July 1 every year. \nThe following is the list of Emancipation Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n NameDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2021Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2022Friday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2023Saturday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2024Monday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2027Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2028Saturday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2029Sunday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2030Monday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2032Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2033Friday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2034Saturday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2035Sunday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2038Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2039Friday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2040Sunday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2041Monday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2044Friday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2045Saturday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2046Sunday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2047Monday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Emancipation Day?\nSuriname was a Dutch colony where enslaved Africans were brought beginning in the 17th century to work on sugar\, coffee\, and cocoa plantations. \nLife under slavery was extremely harsh\, with brutal punishments and exploitation. Resistance took many forms\, including rebellions\, escapes\, and the creation of Maroons (communities of escaped enslaved people) who fought against colonial forces. \nOn July 1\, 1863\, the Netherlands formally abolished slavery in Suriname and the Dutch Caribbean colonies. \nHowever\, freedom was not immediate. The Dutch government imposed a 10-year mandatory transition period (1863–1873). During this period\, formerly enslaved people were required to continue working on plantations under contract\, often with little real freedom. \nTrue emancipation only came in 1873\, when the 10-year state supervision period ended\, marking the first year of complete freedom. \nThe holiday is called Keti Koti in Sranan Tongo\, which means "the chains are cut" or "broken". URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/emancipation-day-suriname/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Emancipation-Day-Suriname.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTSTAMP:20260509T052921 CREATED:20250909T151750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T151750Z UID:10000509-1782864000-1782950399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Republic Day (Somalia) DESCRIPTION:Republic Day marks the unification of British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland into the Somali Republic\, establishing Somalia as an independent\, modern nation for the first time. \nWhen is Republic Day?\nRepublic Day is celebrated every year on July 1. \nThe following is the list of Republic Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2021Thursday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2022Friday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2023Saturday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2024Monday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2027Thursday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2028Saturday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2029Sunday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2030Monday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2032Thursday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2033Friday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2034Saturday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2035Sunday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2038Thursday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2039Friday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2040Sunday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2041Monday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2044Friday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2045Saturday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2046Sunday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2047Monday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Republic Day?\nIn the 19th and early 20th centuries\, Somalia was divided by colonial powers: British Somaliland in the northwest (a British protectorate)\, and Italian Somaliland in the south (an Italian colony\, later a UN Trust Territory). \nSomali nationalists long sought unity and independence\, with the vision of creating a single Somali nation. \nOn June 26\, 1960\, British Somaliland became independent as the short-lived State of Somaliland. It was recognized internationally as a sovereign nation. \nOn July 1\, 1960\, Italian Somaliland gained independence from Italy. \nOn July 1\, 1960\, the two territories united to form the Somali Republic. Mogadishu was declared the capital city. Aden Abdullah Osman Daar became the country's first president\, elected by the new parliament. \nThe Somali flag\, designed by Mohammed Awale Liban in 1954\, was officially adopted. Its blue background honored the United Nations (which had overseen trusteeship)\, and its white five-pointed star symbolized unity across all Somali-inhabited regions (Somalia\, Djibouti\, Ogaden in Ethiopia\, and the Northern Frontier District in Kenya). \nWhile Independence Day highlights freedom from colonial powers\, Republic Day emphasizes the union of the two Somali territories into one sovereign state. \nIt represents the birth of modern Somalia\, marking the foundation of a republic governed by Somalis themselves. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/republic-day-somalia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Republic-Day-Somalia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTSTAMP:20260509T052921 CREATED:20250911T190641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T030710Z UID:10000529-1782864000-1782950399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Emancipation Day (Sint Maarten) DESCRIPTION:Emancipation Day in Sint Maarten commemorates the abolition of slavery in 1863\, was officially declared a public holiday in 2012\, and today serves as a day of remembrance\, reflection\, and celebration of cultural identity and freedom. \nWhen is Emancipation Day?\nEmancipation Day in Sint Maarten is celebrated every year on July 1. \nThe following is the list of Emancipation Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2021Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2022Friday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2023Saturday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2024Monday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2027Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2028Saturday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2029Sunday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2030Monday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2032Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2033Friday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2034Saturday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2035Sunday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2038Thursday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2039Friday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2040Sunday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2041Monday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2044Friday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2045Saturday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2046Sunday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2047Monday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Emancipation DayJul 01\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Emancipation Day?\nFrom the 17th century onward\, Sint Maarten was part of the transatlantic slave trade\, where enslaved Africans were forced to work on plantations producing sugar\, cotton\, and other crops. \nLife for enslaved people was marked by hard labor\, harsh punishments\, and restrictions on movement and culture\, yet they preserved African traditions through music\, storytelling\, and community resilience. Acts of resistance\, both open revolts and subtle defiance\, were part of everyday life\, laying the groundwork for freedom movements. \nOn July 1\, 1863\, the Netherlands officially abolished slavery in its Caribbean colonies\, including Sint Maarten. About 3\,000 enslaved people on the island were legally freed. \nHowever\, like in many colonies\, freedom was not immediate in practice: formerly enslaved people were often required to sign forced labor contracts that tied them to plantations for another decade\, limiting real independence. \nFor generations\, descendants of the emancipated kept the memory alive through family stories\, church services\, and cultural traditions\, even though the date was not officially recognized. \nOver time\, cultural activists\, historians\, and community leaders pushed for Emancipation Day to be formally recognized as part of Sint Maarten's heritage. \nIn 2012\, Sint Maarten formally declared July 1 a national public holiday\, giving Emancipation Day the official recognition it long deserved. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/emancipation-day-sint-maarten/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Emancipation-Day-Sint-Maarten.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTSTAMP:20260509T052921 CREATED:20251012T205543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T205543Z UID:10000707-1782864000-1782950399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day DESCRIPTION:Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Establishment Day marks the transfer of sovereignty from the United Kingdom to China in 1997 and the creation of the Hong Kong SAR under the principle of "one country\, two systems". It is a public holiday observed with official ceremonies\, flag-raising events\, and community celebrations that reflect Hong Kong's unique identity and connection with both China and the world. \nWhen is Buddha's Birthday?\nHong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day is celebrated on July 1 every year. \nThe following is the list of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2021Thursday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2022Friday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2023Saturday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2024Monday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2027Thursday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2028Saturday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2029Sunday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2030Monday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2032Thursday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2033Friday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2034Saturday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2035Sunday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2038Thursday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2039Friday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2040Sunday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2041Monday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2044Friday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2045Saturday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2046Sunday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2047Monday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day?\nHong Kong's modern history began with the First Opium War (1839–1842) between China's Qing Dynasty and Britain. After China's defeat\, the Treaty of Nanking (1842) ceded Hong Kong Island to Britain. \nLater treaties — the Convention of Peking (1860) and the Second Convention of Peking (1898) — extended British control to Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories\, the latter leased for 99 years until 1997. Under British rule\, Hong Kong developed from a small fishing village into a global financial hub\, known for its free-market economy\, trade\, and diverse culture. \nAs the 99-year lease of the New Territories neared its end\, both China and Britain had to decide Hong Kong's future. In 1979\, Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping introduced the principle of "One Country\, Two Systems"\, proposing that Hong Kong could maintain its capitalist system and way of life after its return to China. \nFormal negotiations between the two governments began in 1982. On December 19\, 1984\, the Sino-British Joint Declaration was signed in Beijing: Britain agreed to return Hong Kong to China on July 1\, 1997\, and China promised that Hong Kong would become a Special Administrative Region (SAR)\, enjoying a high degree of autonomy for 50 years\, until 2047. \nThe official handover ceremony took place at midnight on July 1\, 1997\, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. The event marked the end of 156 years of British colonial rule and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) under the People's Republic of China. At the same time\, China's Basic Law for Hong Kong came into effect\, outlining its governance\, freedoms\, and relationship with Beijing. \nThe early years after 1997 were marked by optimism and the continuation of Hong Kong's economic success and international status. Over time\, however\, debates emerged over autonomy\, governance\, and democratic reform\, leading to public demonstrations on several anniversaries of the handover. Despite political tensions\, July 1 remains a day of both celebration and reflection on Hong Kong's evolving identity within China. \nFor many residents\, it is also a public holiday for rest\, family gatherings\, and community activities. Some years have also seen peaceful marches or public demonstrations\, reflecting the diversity of opinion in Hong Kong society. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/hong-kong-special-administrative-region-establishment-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Hong-Kong-Special-Administrative-Region-Establishment-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR