Victory Day marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and the end of the Great Patriotic War (the Eastern Front of World War II). In Tajikistan, as in other former Soviet republics, it is a deeply significant holiday that honors the sacrifices made by Tajik soldiers and civilians during World War II.

SPLA Day commemorates the 1983 founding of the SPLA, the rebel army that fought for South Sudan’s freedom, eventually leading to the country’s independence in 2011.

Galician Literature Day honors the Galician language and its literary tradition, first inspired by Rosalía de Castro’s Cantares Gallegos. Each year it highlights a different author, blending education, culture and civic pride to strengthen Galicia’s linguistic and cultural identity.

Somaliland Sovereignty Day commemorates May 18, 1991, when Somaliland declared itself independent after decades of hardship under Somali rule, reclaiming the short-lived sovereignty it first had in 1960. It is celebrated as a day of freedom, resilience and national pride.

Africa Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, which later became the African Union (AU). The holiday commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963 and celebrates the struggle for African unity, freedom, and progress.

Abolition Day in Saint Martin commemorates the 1848 abolition of slavery in the French Caribbean, honoring the struggles and resilience of enslaved people and celebrating freedom, heritage, and human dignity.

Indian Arrival Day is a national public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago to commemorate the arrival of the first Indian indentured laborers to the country in 1845. It honors the contributions, culture, and resilience of the Indo-Trinidadian community, whose ancestors came from India to work on sugar plantations after slavery was abolished.

The Day of the Canary Islands commemorates the first meeting of the Canary Islands Parliament on May 30, 1983, symbolizing both political autonomy and cultural pride.

The Day of Castilla–La Mancha commemorates the creation of its autonomous institutions on May 31, 1983, following the Statute of Autonomy of 1982. It is celebrated each year with official honors and cultural festivities, symbolizing the region’s unity, traditions and self-government.

Sweden’s National Day commemorates Gustav Vasa’s 1523 election and the adoption of the 1809 constitution. Originating as Swedish Flag Day (1916), it became the official National Day in 1983 and a public holiday in 2005, marked by royal ceremonies at Skansen, flag-raisings, and citizenship events.

Emancipation Day in Tonga is a deeply meaningful public holiday. It commemorates a monumental reform enacted in 1862 by King George Tupou I, who abolished serfdom and granted freedom and land rights to all commoners. It is one of the most historically significant dates in Tonga’s journey toward becoming a sovereign, modern nation.