Foundation Day (South Korea)

Foundation Day commemorates the legendary founding of Gojoseon by Dangun in 2333 BCE. Revived by Korean nationalists during Japanese rule and made a national holiday in 1949, it remains a day of pride, unity, and remembrance of Korea’s ancient origins.

Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) is one of the most significant traditional Chinese festivals. The festival is marked by family reunions and enjoying mooncakes. It symbolizes thanksgiving and harvest celebration.

Labour Day

Labour Day in Australian Capital Territory

Labour Day in Australia is a public holiday that honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement, particularly the establishment of the eight-hour workday. The holiday is observed on different dates across Australian states and territories.

Independence Day (Uganda)

Independence Day in Uganda marks the day in 1962 when Uganda gained independence from British colonial rule, becoming a sovereign nation after nearly 70 years under British administration.

Day of Valencian Community

The Day of the Valencian Community commemorates both the 1238 conquest of Valencia by James I of Aragon and the region’s modern Statute of Autonomy (1982). It blends solemn civic traditions with festive customs such as the Mocadorà, making it both a patriotic and popular holiday.

Maroons Day

Maroons Day in Suriname commemorates the 1760–1762 peace treaties between escaped enslaved Africans and the Dutch. Recognized as a national holiday since 2011, it celebrates the resilience and cultural heritage of Maroon communities, with festivals, music and remembrance of their struggle against slavery.

Day of Catalonia

The Day of Catalonia originated as a remembrance of the 1714 defeat but has evolved into a powerful expression of Catalonia’s culture, history, and political struggle for autonomy or independence.

National Day Spain

Spain’s National Day Spain’s National Day on October 12 marks the anniversary of Columbus’s 1492 voyage. Today, it symbolizes Spanish unity, culture, and global ties, though it also invites reflection on Spain’s colonial past.

Yorktown Victory Day

Yorktown Victory Day commemorates the decisive victory at the Battle of Yorktown, which was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War.

Thanksgiving Day in Canada

Thanksgiving Day in Canada is a national holiday dedicated to giving thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. The day is marked by family gatherings, feasts, and expressions of gratitude.

Puerto Rico Friendship Day

Puerto Rico Friendship Day is celebrated in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This holiday was officially established in 1964 to honor the cultural, historical, and familial ties between Puerto Ricans and Virgin Islanders.

Evacuation Day in Tunisia

Evacuation Day in Tunisia commemorates the final withdrawal of French troops from Tunisian territory on October 15, 1963, marking the end of colonial military presence and the full realization of Tunisia's sovereignty.