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:20260315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316 DTSTAMP:20260423T084844 CREATED:20251003T215454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T215454Z UID:10000632-1773532800-1773619199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:1848 Revolution Day DESCRIPTION:1848 Revolution Day marks the start of the Hungarian Revolution against Austrian rule. It honors demands for freedom\, democracy and national independence\, with ceremonies\, flag displays\, and cultural events remembering the country's struggle for liberty. \nWhen is 1848 Revolution Day?\n1848 Revolution Day is celebrated in Hungary on March 15. \nThe following is the list of 1848 Revolution Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2020Sunday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2021Monday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2022Tuesday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2023Wednesday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2024Friday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2025Saturday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2026Sunday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2027Monday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2028Wednesday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2029Thursday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2030Friday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2031Saturday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2032Monday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2033Tuesday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2034Wednesday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2035Thursday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2036Saturday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2037Sunday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2038Monday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2039Tuesday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2040Thursday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2041Friday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2042Saturday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2043Sunday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2044Tuesday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2045Wednesday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2046Thursday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2047Friday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2048Sunday \n \n 1848 Revolution DayMar 15\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of 1848 Revolution Day?\nThe year 1848 was marked by revolutionary movements across Europe\, known as the "Springtime of Nations". Inspired by liberal\, nationalist\, and democratic ideals\, uprisings broke out in France\, the German states\, Italy\, and the Austrian Empire. \nOn March 15\, 1848\, Hungarian intellectuals\, poets\, and students led by Sándor Petőfi\, Mór Jókai\, and others rallied in Pest (now Budapest). They read out the 12 Points. Petőfi recited his famous poem\, Nemzeti dal (National Song)\, which became a revolutionary anthem. The Austrian authorities\, caught off guard\, granted many reforms\, and within weeks\, a Hungarian government was formed under Lajos Kossuth\, a charismatic leader and statesman. \nTensions escalated into armed conflict when Austria tried to reverse the reforms. The Hungarian army achieved early victories\, and for a time\, Hungary enjoyed de facto independence. However\, in 1849\, Austria requested aid from Russia\, and the combined Austrian-Russian forces crushed the Hungarian revolution. \nAlthough the revolution failed militarily\, it laid the foundation for Hungarian nationalism and later autonomy. Many of its reforms were eventually realized in the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867\, which created the Dual Monarchy and gave Hungary substantial self-rule. \nMarch 15 was declared a national holiday in Hungary after independence was restored in the 20th century. It remains a day of national pride and remembrance\, celebrated with parades\, cultural events\, and wreath-laying ceremonies at monuments to Kossuth\, Petőfi\, and other heroes of 1848. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/1848-revolution-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1848-Revolution-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310 DTSTAMP:20260423T084844 CREATED:20250916T012342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T012342Z UID:10000580-1773014400-1773100799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Taranaki Anniversary Day DESCRIPTION:Taranaki Anniversary Day commemorates the region's establishment as a province in 1853. It continues today as a regional holiday\, celebrated with the Agricultural and Pastoral (A&P) Show and used as a day of family rest and community pride. \nWhen is Taranaki Anniversary Day?\nTaranaki Anniversary Day is observed on the second Monday in March. \nThe following is the list of Taranaki Anniversary Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 09\, 2020Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 08\, 2021Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 14\, 2022Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 13\, 2023Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 11\, 2024Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 10\, 2025Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 09\, 2026Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 08\, 2027Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 13\, 2028Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 12\, 2029Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 11\, 2030Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 10\, 2031Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 08\, 2032Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 14\, 2033Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 13\, 2034Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 12\, 2035Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 10\, 2036Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 09\, 2037Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 08\, 2038Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 14\, 2039Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 12\, 2040Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 11\, 2041Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 10\, 2042Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 09\, 2043Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 14\, 2044Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 13\, 2045Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 12\, 2046Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 11\, 2047Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 09\, 2048Monday \n \n Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 08\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Taranaki Anniversary Day?\nThe holiday originates from the provincial system set up under the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852. In 1853\, Taranaki Province was created\, with New Plymouth as its capital. \nLike every province\, Taranaki marked its foundation with an Anniversary Day to celebrate its establishment and identity. \nDuring the provincial period (1853–1876)\, Anniversary Days were important occasions\, often featuring parades\, community gatherings\, and agricultural events. \nTaranaki's holiday reflected both the growth of European settlement in the region and the challenges it faced\, including the New Zealand Wars of the 1860s\, which had a major impact on the province. Despite these conflicts\, Anniversary Day became a symbol of regional pride and resilience. \nIn 1876\, New Zealand's provincial governments were abolished and replaced by a centralized government with local councils. However\, the tradition of provincial anniversary days was preserved\, so Taranaki Anniversary Day continued as a regional holiday. \nUnlike some anniversary days\, which are tied to specific founding events or ship arrivals\, Taranaki's holiday was set to a convenient annual date. It is now observed on the second Monday in March\, chosen to coincide with the Taranaki Agricultural and Pastoral (A&P) Show in Stratford. This practical timing links the holiday to a major community celebration while ensuring a long weekend. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/taranaki-anniversary-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Taranaki-Anniversary-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250318T033818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T191015Z UID:10000232-1773014400-1773100799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Adelaide Cup Day DESCRIPTION:Adelaide Cup Day is one of South Australia's most prestigious horse racing events\, held annually at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide. It is a key fixture on the Australian racing calendar and a major social and sporting occasion in the state. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Adelaide Cup Day?\nThe History of Adelaide Cup Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nMore about South Australia?\n\nWhen is Adelaide Cup Day?\nThe Adelaide Cup Day is observed annually on the second Monday of March in South Australia. \nThe following is the list of Adelaide Cup Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 09\, 2020Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 08\, 2021Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 14\, 2022Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 13\, 2023Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 11\, 2024Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 10\, 2025Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 09\, 2026Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 08\, 2027Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 13\, 2028Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 12\, 2029Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 11\, 2030Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 10\, 2031Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 08\, 2032Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 14\, 2033Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 13\, 2034Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 12\, 2035Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 10\, 2036Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 09\, 2037Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 08\, 2038Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 14\, 2039Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 12\, 2040Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 11\, 2041Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 10\, 2042Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 09\, 2043Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 14\, 2044Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 13\, 2045Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 12\, 2046Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 11\, 2047Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 09\, 2048Monday \n \n Adelaide Cup DayMar 08\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Adelaide Cup Day? \nThe Adelaide Cup is one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious horse races\, dating back to 1864. It has grown into South Australia's premier horse racing event. \nThe first Adelaide Cup was held on April 21\, 1864\, at Thebarton Racecourse. The race was later moved to Morphettville Racecourse\, where it is still held today. \nIn the early 20th century\, the Adelaide Cup gained popularity\, attracting the best horses from South Australia and interstate. \nThe race date shifted over the years\, eventually being set in March to fit within Australia's racing calendar. \nThe Adelaide Cup was upgraded to a Group 1 race in 1980\, boosting its prestige. International attention grew as horses from other states and even overseas began competing. \nIn 2007\, the race was downgraded to Group 2 status\, due to growing competition from other major races like the Melbourne Cup and Sydney Cup. Despite the downgrade\, the race remains South Australia's most prestigious horse race. \nAdelaide Cup Day was officially declared a public holiday in South Australia in 1973\, making it a day of racing and celebrations. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nAdelaide Cup Day is one of South Australia's biggest sporting and social events\, bringing together horse racing\, celebrations\, and a public holiday atmosphere. \nThe Adelaide Cup race (3\,200 meters) is the main event\, attracting top horses and jockeys. Many people attend Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide for live racing\, betting\, and social events. Others watch the race on TV\, at pubs\, or via online streaming platforms. \nThousands of people head to Morphettville Racecourse\, the home of the Adelaide Cup. The day includes multiple horse races and live entertainment. \nAdelaide Cup Day is also a major fashion event\, similar to the Melbourne Cup. People dress in elegant outfits and suits to make a fashion statement. The Fashions on the Field competition is held\, where participants compete for best-dressed awards and prizes. \nMany people place bets on the Adelaide Cup\, either at the track\, through TAB\, online bookmakers\, or at local pubs. \nMore about South Australia?\nSouth Australia (SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia\, known for its stunning landscapes and rich history. \nAdelaide is the Capital of South Australia\, also the state's largest city and cultural hub. South Australia has the Mediterranean climate in most parts\, which is hot\, dry summers and mild winters. The outback regions are with desert and arid conditions. \nSouth Australia is bordered with Victoria\, New South Wales\, Queensland\, Western Australia\, and the Northern Territory. \nSouth Australia has a unique history among Australian states\, being the only one established as a free settlement rather than a convict colony. South Australia has been home to Aboriginal peoples for over 40\,000 years.\nMajor Indigenous groups include the Kaurna\, Ngarrindjeri\, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara. \nIn 1600s-1700s\, Dutch\, French\, and English explorers charted the South Australian coastline. In 1802\, British explorer Matthew Flinders and French navigator Nicolas Baudin mapped the South Australian coast. In 1829\, Captain Charles Sturt explored the Murray River\, confirming the land's potential for agriculture. In 1834\, the British South Australia Act established the colony under the Wakefield Plan\, ensuring no convicts and promoting free settlement. \nIn 1836\, South Australia was proclaimed a British colony at Glenelg\, near present-day Adelaide. Early settlers faced hardships\, including drought and economic challenges. In 1850s\, the discovery of copper at Burra and Moonta led to a mining boom. \nIn 1901\, South Australia joined the Federation of Australia\, becoming a state. After World War I & II\, the state's economy shifted towards industrial and military production\, and in 1950s-1970s\, South Australia became a leader in automobile manufacturing\, shipbuilding and defence industries\, which attracted large waves of immigrants from many European countries. \nToday\, South Australia is a dynamic state known for its strong economy\, rich cultural heritage\, world-class wine regions\, and leadership in renewable energy. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/adelaide-cup-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Adelaide-Cup-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250310T034712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T175827Z UID:10000229-1773014400-1773100799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Eight Hours Day DESCRIPTION:Eight Hours Day is a public holiday in Tasmania\, Australian\, celebrating the achievement of the eight-hour workday movement in the 19th century. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Eight Hours Day?\nThe History of Eight Hours Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nWhat was the Haymarket Affair?\n\nWhen is Eight Hours Day?\nEight Hours Day is observed on the second Monday in March each year in Tasmania\, Australia. \nThe following is the list of Eight Hours Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2020Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2021Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 14\, 2022Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 13\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 11\, 2024Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 10\, 2025Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2026Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2027Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 13\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 12\, 2029Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 11\, 2030Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 10\, 2031Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2032Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 14\, 2033Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 13\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 12\, 2035Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 10\, 2036Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2037Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2038Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 14\, 2039Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 12\, 2040Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 11\, 2041Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 10\, 2042Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2043Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 14\, 2044Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 13\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 12\, 2046Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 11\, 2047Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2048Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Eight Hours Day? \nIn the early 19th century\, Australian workers faced harsh conditions such as long hours with 10-14 hours per day and six days a week\, low wages\, poor conditions with no protection for workers' health or safety. Inspired by workers' rights movements in Europe and North America\, especially the Haymarket Affair\, Australian labourers began pushing for better conditions and shorter working hours. \nThe most significant event in Australia's labour history was the Eight-Hour Workday Movement. On April 21\, 1856\, stonemasons in Melbourne walked off the job and marched to Parliament House to demand 8 hours of work\, 8 hours of rest\, 8 hours of leisure\, without a pay cut. \nAfter negotiations\, Victoria became one of the first places in the world to adopt the eight-hour workday. The success in Melbourne inspired workers across Australia to demand similar rights. \nFollowing the success of the Melbourne stonemasons\, the eight-hour workday was gradually adopted in other states. To commemorate the victories of workers\, Australian states began recognizing Eight Hours Day as a public holiday at different times. \nToday\, Eight Hours Day is still observed as a public holiday\, but activism has decreased. People now use the long weekend for leisure and shopping. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nEight Hours Day is a public holiday in Tasmania that gives many people a day off to relax and celebrate the achievements of the workers' movement. \nIn some states\, trade unions and workers' groups organize marches and rallies to commemorate the struggles for workers' rights. Many cities host free entertainment\, music and cultural events. Some areas celebrate with fireworks\, especially in Western Australia and Victoria. Many Eight Hours Day festivals include concerts featuring local artists. \nIn Hobart\, Tasmania\, community events may include historical exhibitions and public speeches about workers' rights. \nBecause Eight Hours Day falls on a Monday\, it creates a long weekend\, and many people use the extra day off on short trips or vacations to travel\, or spend time with families. \nWhat was the Haymarket Affair?\nThe Haymarket Affair\, also known as the Haymarket Riot\, was a significant event in the history of labour movements\, occurring on May 4\, 1886\, in Chicago\, Illinois\, USA. It became a pivotal moment for labour rights across the world and played a key role in the establishment of Eight Hours Day on May 1st. \nWorkers often faced long hours\, low pay\, and dangerous working conditions in the late 19th century. Labour  unions were fighting for an eight-hour workday\, among other rights. On May 4\, 1886\, a peaceful rally was held at Haymarket Square in Chicago to support workers striking for an eight-hour day and to protest the killing and wounding of several workers by the police during a strike the previous day. \nAs the rally was winding down\, and after a heavy police presence arrived\, an unknown person threw a bomb at the police. The bomb blast and ensuing gunfire resulted in the death of several police officers and civilians. The events that followed were marked by a sensationalized trial. Eight anarchists were arrested and charged with conspiracy connected to the bombing. Despite a lack of direct evidence linking them to the bomb\, seven were sentenced to death and one to a long prison term. Four were executed\, one committed suicide\, and the remaining three were eventually pardoned. \nThe Haymarket Affair became a symbol of the struggle for workers' rights. It highlighted the growing tensions between labour and capital in the industrializing United States. The affair remains an important historical event\, symbolizing the struggle for workers' rights and contributing to the development of labuor movement globally. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/eight-hours-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Eight-Hours-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250310T031724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T190838Z UID:10000226-1773014400-1773100799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day in Victoria DESCRIPTION: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. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Labour Day?\nThe History of Labour Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nWhat was the Haymarket Affair?\n\nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day is observed on the second Monday in March each year in Victoria\, Australia. \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 DayMar 09\, 2020Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2021Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 14\, 2022Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 13\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 11\, 2024Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 10\, 2025Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2026Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2027Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 13\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 12\, 2029Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 11\, 2030Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 10\, 2031Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2032Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 14\, 2033Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 13\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 12\, 2035Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 10\, 2036Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2037Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2038Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 14\, 2039Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 12\, 2040Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 11\, 2041Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 10\, 2042Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2043Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 14\, 2044Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 13\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 12\, 2046Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 11\, 2047Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 09\, 2048Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 08\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day? \nIn the early 19th century\, Australian workers faced harsh conditions such as long hours with 10-14 hours per day and six days a week\, low wages\, poor conditions with no protection for workers' health or safety. Inspired by workers' rights movements in Europe and North America\, especially the Haymarket Affair\, Australian labourers began pushing for better conditions and shorter working hours. \nThe most significant event in Australia's labour history was the Eight-Hour Workday Movement. On April 21\, 1856\, stonemasons in Melbourne walked off the job and marched to Parliament House to demand 8 hours of work\, 8 hours of rest\, 8 hours of leisure\, without a pay cut. \nAfter negotiations\, Victoria became one of the first places in the world to adopt the eight-hour workday. The success in Melbourne inspired workers across Australia to demand similar rights. \nFollowing the success of the Melbourne stonemasons\, the eight-hour workday was gradually adopted in other states. To commemorate the victories of workers\, Australian states began recognizing Labour Day as a public holiday at different times. \nToday\, Labour Day is still observed as a public holiday\, but activism has decreased. People now use the long weekend for leisure and shopping. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nLabour Day is a public holiday in Australia that gives many people a day off to relax and celebrate the achievements of the workers' movement. \nIn some states\, trade unions and workers' groups organize marches and rallies to commemorate the struggles for workers' rights. Many cities host free entertainment\, music and cultural events. Some areas celebrate with fireworks\, especially in Western Australia and Victoria. Many Labour Day festivals include concerts featuring local artists. \nBecause Labour Day falls on a Monday\, it creates a long weekend\, and many people use the extra day off on short trips or vacations to travel\, or spend time with families. \nWhat was the Haymarket Affair?\nThe Haymarket Affair\, also known as the Haymarket Riot\, was a significant event in the history of labour movements\, occurring on May 4\, 1886\, in Chicago\, Illinois\, USA. It became a pivotal moment for labour rights across the world and played a key role in the establishment of Labour Day on May 1st. \nWorkers often faced long hours\, low pay\, and dangerous working conditions in the late 19th century. Labour  unions were fighting for an eight-hour workday\, among other rights. On May 4\, 1886\, a peaceful rally was held at Haymarket Square in Chicago to support workers striking for an eight-hour day and to protest the killing and wounding of several workers by the police during a strike the previous day. \nAs the rally was winding down\, and after a heavy police presence arrived\, an unknown person threw a bomb at the police. The bomb blast and ensuing gunfire resulted in the death of several police officers and civilians. The events that followed were marked by a sensationalized trial. Eight anarchists were arrested and charged with conspiracy connected to the bombing. Despite a lack of direct evidence linking them to the bomb\, seven were sentenced to death and one to a long prison term. Four were executed\, one committed suicide\, and the remaining three were eventually pardoned. \nThe Haymarket Affair became a symbol of the struggle for workers' rights. It highlighted the growing tensions between labour and capital in the industrializing United States. The affair remains an important historical event\, symbolizing the struggle for workers' rights and contributing to the development of labuor movement globally. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-victoria/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Labour-Day-in-Victoria.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250306T052600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T190820Z UID:10000224-1773014400-1773100799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Canberra Day DESCRIPTION:Canberra Day is a public holiday in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) that celebrates the founding of Canberra\, the capital city of Australia. It is an opportunity for residents to reflect on the city's history\, and\nenjoy festivities. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Canberra Day?\nThe History of Canberra Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nMore about Canberra\n\nWhen is Canberra Day?\nCanberra Day is observed on the second Monday in March each year. The following is the list of Canberra Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Canberra DayMar 09\, 2020Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 08\, 2021Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 14\, 2022Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 13\, 2023Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 11\, 2024Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 10\, 2025Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 09\, 2026Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 08\, 2027Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 13\, 2028Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 12\, 2029Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 11\, 2030Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 10\, 2031Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 08\, 2032Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 14\, 2033Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 13\, 2034Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 12\, 2035Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 10\, 2036Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 09\, 2037Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 08\, 2038Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 14\, 2039Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 12\, 2040Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 11\, 2041Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 10\, 2042Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 09\, 2043Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 14\, 2044Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 13\, 2045Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 12\, 2046Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 11\, 2047Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 09\, 2048Monday \n \n Canberra DayMar 08\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Canberra Day? \nIn the late 1800s\, Sydney and Melbourne were Australia's largest cities\, but both wanted to be the capital. To resolve this rivalry\, the federal government decided in 1908 that a new capital would be built in New South Wales\, but at least 100 miles from Sydney. \nThe site for Canberra was chosen because of its large open space for future development\, and the strategic inland location which is away from the coastal threats. \nThe city's official naming ceremony took place on March 12\, 1913 at Capital Hill. Lady Denman\, wife of the then Governor-General Lord Denman\, announced the name "Canberra"\, believed to be derived from the Ngunnawal word "Kamberri"\, meaning "meeting place". \nThe ACT began celebrating Canberra Day as a local event in the 1950s\, recognizing the city's history. In 2007\, the ACT Government officially declared Canberra Day a public holiday and moved it to the second Monday in March\, creating a long weekend for residents. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nThe day is filled with festivals\, entertainment\, and family-friendly activities. \nThe ACT Government organizes a Canberra Day Festival\, featuring live music and entertainment\, cultural performances such as dances\, and storytelling performances. \nIn some years\, fireworks light up the night sky over Lake Burley Griffin. Families enjoy carnival rides\, food trucks\, and light shows near the lake. \nMany of Canberra's major institutions such as museum and gallery offer free or discounted entry for the day. \nFamilies and friends gather in parks and nature reserves for outdoor meals\, while others may explore Lake Burley Griffin and nearby trails. \nCanberra Day is a fun-filled and meaningful holiday\, celebrating the city's past\, present and future. \nMore about Canberra\nCanberra is the capital city of Australia and the political center of the country. It is located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)\, between Sydney and Melbourne. Unlike other major Australian cities\, Canberra was planned and purpose-built to be the nation's capital. \nIn 1901\, Australia became a federation\, but there was a dispute between Sydney and Melbourne over which city should be the capital. In 1908\, a compromise was reached\, and Canberra was chosen as the capital\, located between the two largest cities. Canberra was officially named by Lady Denman on March 12\, 1913. \nCanberra is home to Australia's federal government and major political institutions such as the parliament house\, and the high court of Australia. Unlike other capitals\, Canberra has large nature reserves\, forests\, and lakes within the city. \nCanberra has prestigious universities\, including The Australian National University (ANU)\, and it is known for scientific research and government policy studies. The population in Canberra is over 460\,000 in 2023. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/canberra-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Canberra-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250717T220419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T034359Z UID:10000414-1772928000-1773014399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Revolution Day Syria DESCRIPTION:Revolution Day in Syria marks the anniversary of the 1963 Ba'athist coup d'état\, a pivotal event in Syrian history that brought the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party to power. The coup reshaped Syria's political structure and laid the foundation for the Assad family's long-standing rule. \nWhen is Revolution Day?\nRevolution Day in Syria is celebrated on March 8 each year. \nThe following is the list of Revolution Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2020Sunday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2021Monday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2023Wednesday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2024Friday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2025Saturday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2026Sunday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2027Monday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2028Wednesday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2029Thursday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2030Friday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2031Saturday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2032Monday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2033Tuesday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2035Thursday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2036Saturday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2037Sunday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2038Monday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2039Tuesday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2040Thursday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2041Friday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2042Saturday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2043Sunday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2044Tuesday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2046Thursday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2047Friday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2048Sunday \n \n Revolution DayMar 08\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Revolution Day?\nFollowing Syria's independence from France in 1946\, the country experienced frequent coups\, power struggles\, and a fragile democracy. \nIn 1958\, Syria joined Egypt to form the United Arab Republic (UAR)\, a union championing Arab nationalism. The union collapsed in 1961\, causing political turmoil\, dissatisfaction\, and growing support for more radical movements\, including the Ba'ath Party. \nOn March 8\, 1963\, a group of Ba'athist military officers\, with support from the party's National Command\, staged a bloodless coup and seized power. The coup overthrew the short-lived civilian government and installed a military-dominated National Council for the Revolutionary Command (NCRC). \nShortly after the 1963 Ba'athist coup d'état\, Revolution Day in Syria became an official national holiday\, and it was first officially celebrated in 1964\, one year after the coup. \nThe Ba'athists consolidated power but were internally divided. In 1966\, a more radical faction took control through another coup. \nIn 1970\, Hafez al-Assad\, then Minister of Defense\, staged the Corrective Movement\, sidelining rivals and becoming Syria's dominant leader. \nHe officially became president in 1971 and ruled until his death in 2000\, succeeded by his son Bashar al-Assad. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/revolution-day-syria/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Revolution-Day-Syria.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250716T214515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T031101Z UID:10000402-1772928000-1773014399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:International Women's Day in Tajikistan DESCRIPTION:In Tajikistan\, International Women's Day is officially embraced as both International Women's Day and Mother's Day\, a dual recognition honoring women as caregivers\, educators\, and the backbone of the family. \nWhen is International Women's Day?\nInternational Women's Day is observed annually on March 8. \nThe following is the list of International Women's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2020Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2021Monday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2022Tuesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2023Wednesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2024Friday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2025Saturday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2026Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2027Monday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2028Wednesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2029Thursday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2030Friday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2031Saturday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2032Monday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2033Tuesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2034Wednesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2035Thursday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2036Saturday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2037Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2038Monday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2039Tuesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2040Thursday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2041Friday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2042Saturday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2043Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2044Tuesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2045Wednesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2046Thursday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2047Friday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2048Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of International Women's Day?\nMarch 8 became widely celebrated in the wake of the 1917 Russian women's strikes\, and Lenin's declaration in 1922 made it the official "Working Women's Day" across the Soviet Union. \nTajikistan\, as part of the Soviet republics\, officially adopted March 8 as a public holiday in 1922. \nFrom the 1930s onward\, the Soviet state launched programs in Tajikistan mirroring broader Soviet policies. Hujum Campaign (1927 onward)\, a targeted effort to dismantle gender inequality\, was formally launched on International Women's Day\, March 8\, 1927. This was part of a broader Soviet push to integrate Tajik women into society and public life. The female literacy was low pre-WWII\, but during WWII and after\, Tajik women increasingly entered the workforce. \nAfter Tajikistan's independence in 1991 following the Soviet Union's collapse\, March 8 remained a public holiday\, but its symbolism shifted marking women as nurturers\, educators and family pillars \nToday\, March 8 in Tajikistan continues as a public holiday and Women's/Mother's Day. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/international-womens-day-tajikistan/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/International-Womens-Day-in-Tajikistan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250702T044722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T045456Z UID:10000342-1772928000-1773014399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:International Women's Day Turkmenistan DESCRIPTION:International Women's Day in Turkmenistan is a national public holiday. While rooted in the global movement for women's rights\, the holiday in Turkmenistan has evolved into a state-managed celebration emphasizing traditional gender roles and national pride. \nWhen is International Women's Day?\nInternational Women's Day is observed annually on March 8. \nThe following is the list of International Women's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2020Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2021Monday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2022Tuesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2023Wednesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2024Friday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2025Saturday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2026Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2027Monday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2028Wednesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2029Thursday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2030Friday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2031Saturday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2032Monday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2033Tuesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2034Wednesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2035Thursday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2036Saturday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2037Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2038Monday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2039Tuesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2040Thursday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2041Friday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2042Saturday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2043Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2044Tuesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2045Wednesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2046Thursday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2047Friday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2048Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of International Women's Day?\nInternational Women's Day was introduced to Turkmenistan during the Soviet period\, as Turkmenistan was part of the Soviet Union from 1924 to 1991. \nWithin the USSR\, March 8 was a major holiday celebrated across all Soviet republics\, including Turkmenistan\, as part of the state's focus on promoting women's rights\, gender equality in the workforce\, and recognition of women's contribution to the socialist economy. \nAfter Turkmenistan gained independence in 1991\, many Soviet-era holidays were modified\, or temporarily removed from the official calendar as the country sought to forge a unique national identity. \nInternational Women's Day was initially removed as a public holiday in the 1990s\, under the leadership of President Saparmurat Niyazov\, as part of a broader distancing from Soviet-era traditions. \nIn 2008\, under President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow\, International Women's Day was officially reinstated as a public holiday in Turkmenistan. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/international-womens-day-turkmenistan/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/International-Womens-Day-Turkmenistan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250629T040203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T062213Z UID:10000312-1772928000-1773014399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:International Women's Day (Ukraine) DESCRIPTION:International Women's Day (IWD)\, celebrated annually on March 8\, holds significant cultural and historical importance in Ukraine. While its origins are rooted in early 20th-century labor movements\, the observance in Ukraine has evolved over time\, reflecting both Soviet-era traditions and contemporary efforts toward gender equality. \nWhen is International Women's Day?\nInternational Women's Day in Ukraine is celebrated every year on March 8. \nThe following is the list of International Women's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2020Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2021Monday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2022Tuesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2023Wednesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2024Friday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2025Saturday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2026Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2027Monday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2028Wednesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2029Thursday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2030Friday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2031Saturday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2032Monday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2033Tuesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2034Wednesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2035Thursday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2036Saturday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2037Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2038Monday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2039Tuesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2040Thursday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2041Friday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2042Saturday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2043Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2044Tuesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2045Wednesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2046Thursday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2047Friday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2048Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of International Women's Day?\nInternational Women's Day (IWD) in Ukraine has a rich and evolving history\, reflecting the nation's complex socio-political landscape and its ongoing journey toward gender equality. \nThe roots of International Women's Day trace back to the early 20th century\, with the first observance in 1911 across several European countries. \nIn 1921\, the Second International Conference of Communist Women officially designated March 8 as International Women's Day\, commemorating women's role in the 1917 Russian Revolution. \nIn the Soviet Union\, including Ukraine\, March 8 became a significant state holiday\, celebrating women's contributions to socialism and the state. \nBy 1965\, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet declared March 8 a non-working day across the USSR\, including Ukraine\, to honor women's achievements in building communism. \nFollowing Ukraine's independence in 1991\, International Women's Day remained a public holiday. In recent years\, discussions have emerged about redefining the day's significance to focus more on women's rights and achievements rather than its Soviet legacy. \nToday\, International Women's Day in Ukraine serves both as a celebration of women's contributions and a platform for advocating gender equality. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/international-womens-day-ukraine/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/International-Womens-Day-Ukraine.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250612T042657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T035536Z UID:10000310-1772928000-1773014399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:International Women's Day (Uganda) DESCRIPTION:International Women's Day (IWD) is a national public holiday celebrated in Uganda every year since 1991. It's a day to recognize women's contributions\, promote gender equality\, and call for action against gender-based violence and discrimination. \nWhen is International Women's Day?\nInternational Women's Day in Uganda is celebrated every year on March 8. \nThe following is the list of International Women's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2020Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2021Monday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2022Tuesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2023Wednesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2024Friday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2025Saturday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2026Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2027Monday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2028Wednesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2029Thursday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2030Friday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2031Saturday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2032Monday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2033Tuesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2034Wednesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2035Thursday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2036Saturday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2037Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2038Monday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2039Tuesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2040Thursday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2041Friday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2042Saturday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2043Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2044Tuesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2045Wednesday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2046Thursday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2047Friday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2048Sunday \n \n International Women's DayMar 08\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of International Women's Day?\nInternational Women's Day was born from early 20th century labor and suffrage movements in North America and Europe. In 1909\, the first "Woman's Day" was observed in New York by the Socialist Party. \nIn 1910\, German activist Clara Zetkin proposed a global Women's Day at the International Socialist Women's Conference in Copenhagen. The first International Women's Day celebrated across Europe on March 19\, 1911. \nTwo years after\, Russia officially adopted March 8 in 1913\, and in 1977\, United Nation (UN) officially recognized March 8 as International Women's Day. \nThe first official celebration in Uganda took place on March 8\, 1984 at State House Entebbe\, following the 1975 UN International Women's Year declaration. \nIn 1991\, Uganda officially designated March 8 as a national public holiday\, a day for recognizing women's rights and achievements. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/international-womens-day-uganda/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/International-Womens-Day-Uganda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260305 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250120T050448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T190652Z UID:10000210-1772582400-1772668799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Installation of Sultan Terengganu DESCRIPTION:The Installation of the Sultan of Terengganu is a ceremonial event that marks the formal ascension of a new Sultan to the throne of Terengganu. This traditional event is steeped in Malay royal customs\, symbolizing the continuity of the monarchy and the Sultan's role as the head of state and protector of Islam in the state. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is the Installation of Sultan Terengganu?\nThe History of the Installation of Sultan Terengganu?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nThe History of Terengganu\n\nWhen is the Installation of Sultan Terengganu?\nThe Installation of Sultan Terengganu is observed on March 4\, celebrating the current Sultan of Terengganu\, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin\, who was installed as the 17th Sultan of Terengganu on May 4\, 1998\, following the abdication of his father. \nThe following is the list of the Installation of Sultan Terengganu from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2021Thursday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2022Friday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2023Saturday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2024Monday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2027Thursday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2028Saturday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2029Sunday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2030Monday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2032Thursday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2033Friday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2034Saturday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2035Sunday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2038Thursday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2039Friday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2040Sunday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2041Monday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2044Friday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2045Saturday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2046Sunday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2047Monday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Installation of Sultan TerengganuMarch 04\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the Installation of Sultan Terengganu\nThe Installation of the Sultan of Terengganu is a deeply symbolic and historic ceremony that marks the formal ascension of a Sultan to the throne of Terengganu. \nThe Terengganu Sultanate was established in 1725 by Sultan Zainal Abidin I\, who was appointed by the Johor-Riau Sultanate. The installation ceremony was modeled after the traditions of the Malay sultanates\, incorporating elements of Islamic rites and local customs. The event formalized the Sultan's authority as both the ruler and protector of Islam in Terengganu. \nDuring British colonial rule\, the Sultan's role became more ceremonial\, but the installation ceremonies remained significant as a symbol of Malay heritage. \nFollowing Malaysia's independence in 1957\, the installation ceremony gained renewed importance\, highlighting the Sultan's constitutional role within the Malaysian federation. \nThe royal regalia used during the installation are central to the ceremony\, symbolizing the Sultan's sovereignty and responsibility. The Sultan takes an oath of office\, pledging to govern justly\, uphold Islamic principles\, and safeguard the rights and welfare of the people. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nAlthough it does not occur annually\, when a new Sultan ascends the throne\, the installation day becomes a historic event for the people of Terengganu and Malaysia as a whole. The official installation ceremonies include presentation of the royal regalia symbolizing the Sultan's authority\, the oath-taking ceremony where the Sultan pledges to uphold justice and protect Islam\, and the religious prayers seeking divine blessings for the Sultan's reign. \nTraditional Malay dances are performed to honor the Sultan's ascension. Gamelan music and other traditional instruments provide a festive atmosphere. \nCommunal feasts are organized\, where families and neighbors come together to celebrate the historic occasion\, and popular local dishes are often served. \nSpecial prayers are held in mosques across Terengganu\, praying for the Sultan's well-being and successful reign. \nMany people and institutions display the Terengganu state flag and royal insignias as a gesture of loyalty and pride. \nAt night\, fireworks light up the sky to mark the historic occasion\, adding to the festive mood. \nThe installation day is a public holiday in Terengganu\, allowing residents to take part in the celebrations or spend time with family and friends. \nThe History of Terengganu\nArchaeological discoveries\, such as artifacts and cave paintings\, indicate human activity in Terengganu dating back to the Stone Age. \nBy the 2nd century CE\, Terengganu was part of the larger trade networks connecting Southeast Asia with India and China. It may have been influenced by the Langkasuka Kingdom (2nd – 14th centuries) and later the Srivijaya Empire (7th – 13th centuries)\, both significant maritime powers. \nIslam was introduced to Terengganu around the 14th century\, possibly through Arab and Indian traders. \nThe Terengganu Sultanate was established in 1725 by Sultan Zainal Abidin I\, a descendant of the Johor – Riau royal family. Sultan Zainal Abidin I was installed with the support of the Johor Sultanate and local leaders. \nIn the early 19th century\, Terengganu was under the suzerainty of Siam (modern Thailand). The Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909 placed Terengganu under British protection\, along with other northern Malay states. \nDuring British rule\, Terengganu experienced limited modernization compared to other states in Malaya. \nDuring World War II (1942–1945)\, Terengganu was occupied by Japanese forces. After Japan's defeat\, Terengganu briefly reverted to Siamese control before returning to British administration. \nTerengganu became a part of the Federation of Malaya in 1948. The state played a role in the Malayan independence movement\, culminating in the formation of an independent Malaya on August 31\, 1957. \nTerengganu joined Malaysia on September 16\, 1963\, alongside Sabah\, Sarawak\, and Singapore. \nToday\, Terengganu is a significant contributor to Malaysia's economy\, particularly through oil and gas\, fisheries and tourism. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/installation-of-sultan-terengganu/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Installation-of-Sultan-Terengganu.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260303 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250306T071209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T231149Z UID:10000225-1772409600-1772495999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day in Western Australia DESCRIPTION: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. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Labour Day?\nThe History of Labour Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nWhat was the Haymarket Affair?\n\nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day is observed on the first Monday in March each year in Western Australia. \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 DayMar 02\, 2020Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 01\, 2021Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 07\, 2022Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 06\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 04\, 2024Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 03\, 2025Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 02\, 2026Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 01\, 2027Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 06\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 05\, 2029Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 04\, 2030Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 03\, 2031Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 01\, 2032Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 07\, 2033Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 06\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 05\, 2035Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 03\, 2036Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 02\, 2037Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 01\, 2038Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 07\, 2039Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 05\, 2040Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 04\, 2041Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 03\, 2042Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 02\, 2043Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 07\, 2044Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 06\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 05\, 2046Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 04\, 2047Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 02\, 2048Monday \n \n Labour DayMar 01\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day? \nIn the early 19th century\, Australian workers faced harsh conditions such as long hours with 10-14 hours per day and six days a week\, low wages\, poor conditions with no protection for workers' health or safety. Inspired by workers' rights movements in Europe and North America\,especially the Haymarket Affair\, Australian labourers began pushing for better conditions and shorter working hours. \nThe most significant event in Australia's labour history was the Eight-Hour Workday Movement. On April 21\, 1856\, stonemasons in Melbourne walked off the job and marched to Parliament House to demand 8 hours of work\, 8 hours of rest\, 8 hours of leisure\, without a pay cut. \nAfter negotiations\, Victoria became one of the first places in the world to adopt the eight-hour workday. The success in Melbourne inspired workers across Australia to demand similar rights. \nFollowing the success of the Melbourne stonemasons\, the eight-hour workday was gradually adopted in other states. To commemorate the victories of workers\, Australian states began recognizing Labour Day as a public holiday at different times. \nIn Western Australia\, Labour Day was established in 1923 and it is celebrated on the first Monday in March. Today\, Labour Day is still observed as a public holiday\, but activism has decreased. People now use the long weekend for leisure and shopping. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nLabour Day is a public holiday in Australia that gives many people a day off to relax and celebrate the achievements of the workers' movement. \nIn some states\, trade unions and workers' groups organize marches and rallies to commemorate the struggles for workers' rights. Many cities host free entertainment\, music and cultural events. Some areas celebrate with fireworks\, especially in Western Australia and Victoria. Many Labour Day festivals include concerts featuring local artists. \nBecause Labour Day falls on a Monday\, it creates a long weekend\, and many people use the extra day off on short trips or vacations to travel\, or spend time with families. \nWhat was the Haymarket Affair?\nThe Haymarket Affair\, also known as the Haymarket Riot\, was a significant event in the history of labour movements\, occurring on May 4\, 1886\, in Chicago\, Illinois\, USA. It became a pivotal moment for labour rights across the world and played a key role in the establishment of Labour Day on May 1st. \nWorkers often faced long hours\, low pay\, and dangerous working conditions in the late 19th century. Labour  unions were fighting for an eight-hour workday\, among other rights. On May 4\, 1886\, a peaceful rally was held at Haymarket Square in Chicago to support workers striking for an eight-hour day and to protest the killing and wounding of several workers by the police during a strike the previous day. \nAs the rally was winding down\, and after a heavy police presence arrived\, an unknown person threw a bomb at the police. The bomb blast and ensuing gunfire resulted in the death of several police officers and civilians. The events that followed were marked by a sensationalized trial. Eight anarchists were arrested and charged with conspiracy connected to the bombing. Despite a lack of direct evidence linking them to the bomb\, seven were sentenced to death and one to a long prison term. Four were executed\, one committed suicide\, and the remaining three were eventually pardoned. \nThe Haymarket Affair became a symbol of the struggle for workers' rights. It highlighted the growing tensions between labour and capital in the industrializing United States. The affair remains an important historical event\, symbolizing the struggle for workers' rights and contributing to the development of labuor movement globally. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-western-australia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Labour-Day-Western-Australia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250725T213837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T040509Z UID:10000427-1772323200-1772409599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Republic Day Neuchâtel DESCRIPTION:Republic Day in Neuchâtel marks the anniversary of a unique and dramatic transformation in Swiss history\, the peaceful 1848 revolution that ended Neuchâtel's status as a monarchy and made it a republican canton within the Swiss Confederation. \nWhen is Republic Day?\nRepublic Day is celebrated annually on March 1. \nThe following is the list of Republic Day from 2020 to 2039. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2020Sunday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2021Monday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2023Wednesday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2024Friday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2025Saturday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2026Sunday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2027Monday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2028Wednesday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2029Thursday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2030Friday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2031Saturday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2032Monday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2033Tuesday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2035Thursday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2036Saturday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2037Sunday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2038Monday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2039Tuesday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2040Thursday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2041Friday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2042Saturday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2043Sunday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2044Tuesday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2046Thursday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2047Friday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2048Sunday \n \n Republic DayMar 01\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Republic Day?\nInspired by republican movements sweeping through Europe\, especially the February Revolution in France\, Neuchâtelois revolutionaries took action. \nOn March 1\, 1848\, A group of about 1\,400 armed citizens from the Jura region\, particularly La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle\, marched toward the capital. They peacefully seized control of the Château de Neuchâtel and overthrew the royalist administration. \nThat very day\, Neuchâtel proclaimed itself a republic\, aligning fully with the democratic values of the Swiss Confederation. \nAlthough the revolution was initially successful\, tensions persisted. In 1856\, royalist forces attempted a coup to restore Prussian rule in the Neuchâtel Crisis\, which nearly led to war. However\, through diplomatic mediation\, especially by Napoleon III of France—a peaceful resolution was reached. \nIn 1857\, King Frederick William IV of Prussia formally renounced all claims to Neuchâtel. Neuchâtel remained a full republic and Swiss canton\, cementing its democratic identity. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/republic-day-neuchatel/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Republic-Day-Neuchatel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250824T022618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T022618Z UID:10000459-1772236800-1772323199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Andalusia Day DESCRIPTION:Andalusia Day marks the anniversary of the 1980 autonomy referendum\, when Andalusians voted for their region to become an autonomous community within Spain. \nWhen is Andalusia Day?\nAndalusia Day is celebrated on February 28\, 2024 each year. \nThe following is the list of Andalusia Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2020Friday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2021Sunday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2022Monday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2025Friday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2026Saturday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2027Sunday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2028Monday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2030Thursday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2031Friday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2032Saturday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2033Monday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2036Thursday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2037Saturday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2038Sunday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2039Monday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2041Thursday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2042Friday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2043Saturday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2044Sunday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2047Thursday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2048Friday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Andalusia Day?\nAfter the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975\, Spain began its transition to democracy. The 1978 Spanish Constitution recognized the right of the country's regions and nationalities to self-government within a unified state. This opened the path for regions like Andalusia\, with its strong cultural identity\, to pursue autonomy. \nAndalusia had long sought recognition as a "historical nationality"\, with its own distinct traditions\, language traits\, and social conditions. Andalusians\, however\, were not initially granted the same fast-track autonomy process as regions like Catalonia or the Basque Country\, which caused frustration. \nMassive demonstrations took place on 4 December 1977\, with millions of people across Andalusia demanding autonomy. Tragically\, in Málaga\, a young man named Manuel José García Caparrós was killed during the protests\, becoming a symbol of the movement. \nOn February 28\, 1980\, Andalusia held a referendum on autonomy. Voters were asked whether Andalusia should become an autonomous community under Article 151 of the Constitution\, which allowed the highest level of self-government. A majority of Andalusians voted "Yes" to autonomy\, though turnout varied by province. \nThe Statute of Autonomy of Andalusia was formally approved in 1981\, granting the region broad powers over education\, health\, culture\, agriculture\, and infrastructure. \nTo commemorate this milestone\, February 28 was declared Andalusia Day\, marking the date of the referendum that changed the region's status. It became a public holiday to honor the people's democratic choice and Andalusia's cultural and political identity. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/andalusia-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Andalusia-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260226 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250913T182433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T182433Z UID:10000547-1771977600-1772063999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:People Power Revolution DESCRIPTION:The People Power Revolution (or EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary) in the Philippines was a peaceful uprising that ended the 20-year rule of Ferdinand Marcos\, ousted him from power\, and restored democracy under Corazon Aquino. It remains one of the most significant examples of nonviolent resistance in modern history. \nWhen is the People Power Revolution?\nThe People Power Revolution is celebrated on February 25 every year. \nThe following is the list of the People Power Revolution from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2020Tuesday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2021Thursday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2022Friday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2023Saturday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2024Sunday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2025Tuesday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2026Wednesday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2027Thursday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2028Friday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2029Sunday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2030Monday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2031Tuesday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2032Wednesday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2033Friday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2034Saturday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2035Sunday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2036Monday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2037Wednesday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2038Thursday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2039Friday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2040Saturday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2041Monday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2042Tuesday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2043Wednesday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2044Thursday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2045Saturday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2046Sunday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2047Monday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2048Tuesday \n \n People Power RevolutionFeb 25\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the People Power Revolution?\nFerdinand Marcos was elected president of the Philippines in 1965 and re-elected in 1969. In 1972\, he declared martial law\, citing threats of communism and social unrest. This allowed him to rule by decree\, extend his presidency\, and suppress opposition. \nUnder martial law\, there were widespread human rights abuses\, political repression\, censorship\, and corruption. Opposition leader Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. became a central figure\, even while imprisoned and later exiled. \nIn 1983\, Aquino was assassinated upon his return to Manila\, sparking massive public outrage and intensifying resistance against Marcos. \nBy the mid-1980s\, Marcos faced declining health\, economic crisis\, and growing unrest. He called a snap presidential election for February 7\, 1986\, hoping to legitimize his rule. \nHis main challenger was Corazon "Cory" Aquino\, widow of Ninoy Aquino. The election was marred by massive fraud and intimidation\, with Marcos declaring victory despite widespread evidence that Aquino had won. This triggered widespread protests and became the immediate cause of the revolution. \nFrom Feb 22 to 25\, 1986\, disillusioned military leaders Juan Ponce Enrile (Defense Minister) and Fidel V. Ramos (Armed Forces Vice Chief of Staff) defected from Marcos. Citizens began gathering along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) in Manila to support the defectors. \nOver the course of four days\, more than two million Filipinos joined in peaceful demonstrations. Soldiers refused to fire on civilians\, and many joined the movement. \nOn February 25\, 1986\, Marcos fled into exile in Hawaii. Corazon Aquino was sworn in as president\, restoring democracy. \nThe People Power Revolution became a global symbol of peaceful resistance against dictatorship. It ended over 20 years of Marcos rule and re-established democratic institutions in the Philippines. \nThe event is commemorated annually on February 25 as the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/people-power-revolution/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/People-Power-Revolution.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250914T034548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T034548Z UID:10000561-1771718400-1771804799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Founding Day (Saudi Arabia) DESCRIPTION:Founding Day in Saudi Arabia honors the year 1727\, when Imam Muhammad bin Saud established the first Saudi state in Diriyah. Declared a holiday in 2022\, it highlights the Kingdom's nearly three centuries of history\, complementing National Day (1932) and deepening the sense of Saudi cultural identity. \nWhen is Founding Day?\nFounding Day in Saudi Arabia is celebrated every year on February 22. \nThe following is the list of Founding Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2020Saturday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2021Monday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2023Wednesday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2024Thursday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2025Saturday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2026Sunday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2027Monday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2029Thursday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2030Friday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2031Saturday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2032Sunday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2033Tuesday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2035Thursday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2036Friday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2037Sunday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2038Monday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2039Tuesday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2041Friday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2042Saturday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2043Sunday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2044Monday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2046Thursday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2047Friday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2048Saturday \n \n Founding DayFeb 22\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Founding Day?\nFounding Day commemorates the establishment of the first Saudi state in 1727\, when Imam Muhammad bin Saud became ruler of Diriyah\, a small oasis town near modern-day Riyadh. \nUnder his leadership\, Diriyah became a center of unity\, stability\, and governance\, laying the foundations for what would eventually become the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This period marked the beginning of a new era in the Arabian Peninsula\, as the Saud family began consolidating territories based on principles of justice\, security\, and Islamic values. \nFirst Saudi State (1727–1818): Founded by Imam Muhammad bin Saud\, expanded across much of the Arabian Peninsula before being defeated by the Ottoman Empire. \nSecond Saudi State (1824–1891): Reestablished in Riyadh by Turki bin Abdullah Al Saud but later fell after internal conflicts. \nModern Saudi State (1902–1932): Founded by King Abdulaziz Al Saud\, who captured Riyadh in 1902 and eventually unified the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932. \nFor decades\, Saudi Arabia celebrated only National Day (September 23)\, which marks King Abdulaziz's unification of the Kingdom in 1932. \nIn January 2022\, King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued a royal decree establishing February 22 as Founding Day\, to commemorate the beginning of the first Saudi state in 1727. \nThis distinction was introduced to highlight that Saudi Arabia's history extends further back than 1932\, reinforcing the Kingdom's deep roots and enduring legacy. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/founding-day-saudi-arabia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Founding-Day-Saudi-Arabia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250913T170031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T170150Z UID:10000545-1771372800-1771459199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Armed Forces Day (Sierra Leone) DESCRIPTION:Armed Forces Day in Sierra Leone honors the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces\, remembering soldiers who died in the civil war and recognizing the military's ongoing role in defending peace and stability. \nWhen is Armed Forces Day?\nArmed Forces Day in Sierra Leone is celebrated every year on February 18. \nThe following is the list of Armed Forces Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2021Thursday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2022Friday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2023Saturday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2024Sunday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2027Thursday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2028Friday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2029Sunday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2030Monday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2033Friday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2034Saturday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2035Sunday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2036Monday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2038Thursday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2039Friday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2040Saturday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2041Monday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2044Thursday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2045Saturday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2046Sunday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2047Monday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Armed Forces DayFeb 18\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Armed Forces Day?\nSierra Leone endured a brutal civil war from 1991 to 2002\, during which the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) played a central role in defending the state. \nMany soldiers lost their lives fighting against rebel groups\, particularly the Revolutionary United Front (RUF)\, which was notorious for atrocities against civilians. After the war ended in 2002\, the government sought to formally honor the sacrifices of fallen soldiers and recognize the armed forces' contribution to peace and stability. \nFebruary 18 was chosen as Armed Forces Day to serve as a national day of remembrance for soldiers who died in combat\, especially during the civil war. It also became a day to recognize the ongoing service of the armed forces in protecting Sierra Leone's sovereignty and contributing to peacekeeping missions abroad. \nThe day was officially instituted after the war as part of the country's broader effort to promote healing\, reconciliation\, and national unity. \nArmed Forces Day today has two main purposes: honoring the memory of those who died defending the nation\, and appreciating the bravery and service of current soldiers in maintaining peace and security. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/armed-forces-day-sierra-leone/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Armed-Forces-Day-Sierra-Leone.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250709T035112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T035813Z UID:10000372-1771372800-1771459199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Independence Day The Gambia DESCRIPTION:Independence Day in The Gambia commemorates the country's peaceful transition from British colonial rule to becoming a sovereign nation on February 18\, 1965. The day marks a key moment in Gambian history—one of freedom\, political self-determination\, and national pride. \nWhen is Independence Day?\nIndependence Day is celebrated annually on February 18. \nThe following is the list of Independence Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2021Thursday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2022Friday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2023Saturday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2024Sunday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2027Thursday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2028Friday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2029Sunday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2030Monday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2033Friday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2034Saturday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2035Sunday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2036Monday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2038Thursday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2039Friday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2040Saturday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2041Monday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2044Thursday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2045Saturday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2046Sunday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2047Monday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 18\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Independence Day?\nThe Gambia became a British colony in 1765. By the late 19th century\, it was part of British West Africa and governed as a Crown Colony and Protectorate. For decades\, Gambians had limited self-governance and were ruled under British administrative systems. \nIn the early 20th century\, local leaders and activists began calling for greater autonomy and national representation. \nIn 1963\, the British government granted The Gambia internal self-government. Dawda Kairaba Jawara became the country's Prime Minister. \nIn July 1964\, a constitutional conference was held at Marlborough House in London between Gambian and British representatives. \nAs a result\, the Gambia Independence Act 1964 was passed by the British Parliament\, setting February 18\, 1965 as the official independence date. On this day\, The Gambia became a constitutional monarchy\, remaining part of the Commonwealth with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. \nIn 1970\, a national referendum was held to determine whether The Gambia should become a republic. The majority voted yes\, and The Gambia abolished the monarchy\, becoming a republic with Dawda Jawara as its first President. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/independence-day-the-gambia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Independence-Day-The-Gambia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 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:20260211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20251014T043757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T043757Z UID:10000715-1770768000-1770854399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Foundation Day (Japan) DESCRIPTION:Foundation Day in Japan commemorates the legendary founding of Japan by Emperor Jimmu\, the nation's first emperor\, in 660 BCE. The day reflects national pride\, unity\, and the long history of the Japanese nation. While modern celebrations are generally quiet\, people honor the occasion with flag displays\, ceremonies\, and reflections on Japan's cultural heritage and national identity. \nWhen is Foundation Day?\nFoundation Day in Japan is celebrated in Japan on February 11 each year. \nThe following is the list of Foundation Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2021Thursday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2022Friday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2023Saturday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2024Sunday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2027Thursday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2028Friday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2029Sunday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2030Monday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2033Friday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2034Saturday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2035Sunday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2036Monday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2038Thursday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2039Friday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2040Saturday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2041Monday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2044Thursday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2045Saturday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2046Sunday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2047Monday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Foundation DayFeb 11\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Foundation Day?\nFoundation Day\, known as Kenkoku Kinen no Hi (建国記念の日)\, is one of Japan's most historically symbolic holidays\, celebrated each year on February 11. It commemorates the founding of the Japanese nation and the legendary ascension of Emperor Jimmu\, Japan's first emperor\, to the throne in 660 BCE\, an event described in Japan's oldest chronicles\, the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. \nThe holiday's origins date back to 1872\, during the Meiji era\, when it was first established as Kigensetsu (紀元節)\, or "Empire Day". It was meant to promote national unity and respect for the emperor\, reflecting Japan's efforts to modernize while emphasizing imperial traditions. \nAfter World War II\, Kigensetsu was abolished by the Allied occupation authorities in 1948 due to its association with militarism and nationalism. However\, in 1966\, the holiday was reinstated under the new name National Foundation Day\, with a more neutral\, reflective meaning\, celebrating Japan's founding and fostering love for the country\, rather than imperial power. \nToday\, Foundation Day is observed quietly across Japan. Citizens raise the national flag\, attend commemorative ceremonies\, and reflect on Japan's long history\, cultural identity\, and hopes for peace and prosperity. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/foundation-day-japan/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Foundation-Day-Japan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTSTAMP:20260423T084845 CREATED:20250914T162600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T162600Z UID:10000566-1770336000-1770422399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Waitangi Day DESCRIPTION:Waitangi Day commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840\, marking the foundation of New Zealand. It is observed with ceremonies\, cultural events\, and reflection on the nation's bicultural identity and history. \nWhen is Waitangi Day?\nWaitangi Day is observed on February 6 every year. \nThe following is the list of Waitangi Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2020Thursday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2021Saturday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2022Sunday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2023Monday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2024Tuesday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2025Thursday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2026Friday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2027Saturday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2028Sunday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2031Thursday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2032Friday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2033Sunday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2034Monday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2036Wednesday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2037Friday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2038Saturday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2039Sunday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2040Monday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2042Thursday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2043Friday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2044Saturday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2045Monday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2048Thursday \n \n Waitangi DayFeb 06\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Waitangi Day?\nOn February 6\, 1840\, the Treaty of Waitangi was signed at Waitangi in the Bay of Islands between representatives of the British Crown (led by Captain William Hobson) and more than 40 Māori chiefs. \nThe treaty was intended to establish British sovereignty while guaranteeing Māori ownership of their lands\, forests\, and fisheries\, and granting them the rights of British subjects. \nHowever\, the English and Māori versions differed\, leading to disputes over interpretation—especially concerning sovereignty and governance. Over the years\, breaches of the treaty fueled conflict\, land confiscations\, and mistrust between Māori and the Crown. \nFor decades\, the treaty was largely ignored by colonial authorities\, and February 6 was not widely commemorated. \nThe first official celebration took place in 1934\, when Governor-General Lord Bledisloe gifted the Treaty House and Waitangi grounds to the nation. This act marked the beginning of formal recognition of Waitangi as a place of national significance. \nIn 1974\, Prime Minister Norman Kirk's government declared Waitangi Day a national public holiday\, recognizing it as New Zealand's founding day. Before this\, New Zealand's national day was often considered to be New Zealand Day\, but the renaming emphasized the importance of the treaty. \nFrom the 1970s onward\, Māori protest movements used Waitangi Day to highlight grievances about breaches of the treaty\, land rights\, and the need for restitution. \nAnnual commemorations at Waitangi often included demonstrations and calls for justice\, making the day both celebratory and contentious. The establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal in 1975 allowed investigation into treaty breaches and gave the treaty greater legal and political weight. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/waitangi-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Waitangi-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260205 DTSTAMP:20260423T084846 CREATED:20250822T012236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T012752Z UID:10000444-1770163200-1770249599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Independence Day Sri Lanka DESCRIPTION:Sri Lanka's Independence Day commemorates the island's peaceful independence from Britain in 1948. Marked by flag-raising\, parades\, religious observances\, and cultural events\, it is a celebration of sovereignty and national pride. \nWhen is Independence Day?\nIndependence Day is observed on February 4 every year. \nThe following is the list of Independence Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2021Thursday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2022Friday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2023Saturday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2024Sunday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2027Thursday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2028Friday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2029Sunday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2030Monday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2033Friday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2034Saturday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2035Sunday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2036Monday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2038Thursday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2039Friday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2040Saturday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2041Monday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2044Thursday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2045Saturday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2046Sunday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2047Monday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Independence DayFeb 04\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Independence Day?\nFrom 1505 to 1658\, the Portuguese first established control over coastal areas\, influencing trade and religion. \nThe Dutch replaced the Portuguese from 1658 to 1796\, ruling key coastal territories\, while the central Kandyan Kingdom remained independent. \nThe British took over in 1796. In 1815\, the Kandyan Kingdom was ceded\, bringing the entire island under British rule for the first time until 1948. Under the British\, the island was renamed Ceylon\, and plantations of tea\, coffee\, and rubber reshaped the economy. \nBy the early 20th century\, Sri Lankans (Ceylonese) began demanding reforms. Movements for greater political participation and representation gained strength. \nIn 1931\, Ceylon received universal suffrage under the Donoughmore Constitution\, one of the first Asian countries to grant this right. \nAfter World War II\, the global wave of decolonization strengthened independence movements. In 1947\, the British Parliament passed the Ceylon Independence Act. \nOn February 4\, 1948\, Ceylon officially became a self-governing Dominion within the British Commonwealth. Don Stephen Senanayake became the first Prime Minister. \nIn 1972\, Ceylon became a republic\, officially adopting the name Sri Lanka. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/independence-day-sri-lanka/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Independence-Day-Sri-Lanka.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260203 DTSTAMP:20260423T084846 CREATED:20251006T040908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T040908Z UID:10000666-1769990400-1770076799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Constitution Day (Mexico) DESCRIPTION:Constitution Day in Mexico is to commemorate the promulgation of the Mexican Constitution of 1917. This landmark document\, created during the Mexican Revolution\, established social\, labor and land reforms\, shaping modern Mexico's democratic and legal foundation. The holiday honors the nation's commitment to justice\, equality and sovereignty. \nWhen is Constitution Day?\nConstitution Day in Mexico is celebrated on the first Monday in February. \nThe following is the list of Constitution Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Constitution DayFeb 03\, 2020Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 01\, 2021Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 07\, 2022Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 06\, 2023Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 05\, 2024Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 03\, 2025Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 02\, 2026Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 01\, 2027Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 07\, 2028Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 05\, 2029Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 04\, 2030Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 03\, 2031Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 02\, 2032Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 07\, 2033Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 06\, 2034Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 05\, 2035Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 04\, 2036Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 02\, 2037Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 01\, 2038Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 07\, 2039Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 06\, 2040Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 04\, 2041Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 03\, 2042Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 02\, 2043Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 01\, 2044Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 06\, 2045Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 05\, 2046Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 04\, 2047Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 03\, 2048Monday \n \n Constitution DayFeb 01\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Constitution Day?\nIn the early 20th century\, Mexico was undergoing profound social and political upheaval. The Mexican Revolution (1910–1920) began as a struggle against the long dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz\, whose regime favored the wealthy elite and foreign investors while oppressing peasants and workers. Revolutionary leaders called for democratic change\, land reform\, and labor rights. As the revolution unfolded\, the need for a new constitution became central to uniting the country. \nA constitutional convention was convened in Querétaro in December 1916. After intense debate\, the new Mexican Constitution was promulgated on February 5\, 1917. It replaced the earlier Constitution of 1857\, which had been liberal but failed to address social inequality and workers' rights. The 1917 Constitution was groundbreaking for its time\, influencing future constitutions around the world. \nFebruary 5 was declared Constitution Day to commemorate the promulgation of the 1917 Constitution in Querétaro. It became a national public holiday\, honoring both the document and the ideals of the revolution — liberty\, equality and justice. \nIn 2006\, Mexico's federal government adjusted the observance under the Federal Labor Law\, moving the public holiday to the first Monday in February to create a long weekend. This change allowed more citizens to rest and travel while still honoring the Constitution's importance. \nToday\, the 1917 Constitution remains the foundation of Mexican law and governance\, though it has been amended over 700 times to adapt to modern challenges. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/constitution-day-mexico/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Constitution-Day-Mexico.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260203 DTSTAMP:20260423T084846 CREATED:20250915T041218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T041218Z UID:10000575-1769990400-1770076799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Nelson Anniversary Day DESCRIPTION:Nelson Anniversary Day commemorates the arrival of the first New Zealand Company settlers on February 1\, 1842\, aboard the Fifeshire. Today\, it is used mainly for leisure and summer celebrations. \nWhen is Nelson Anniversary Day?\nNelson Anniversary Day is observed on the Monday closest to February 1. \nThe following is the list of Nelson Anniversary Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 03\, 2020Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2021Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2022Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2023Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2024Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 03\, 2025Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 02\, 2026Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2027Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2028Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2029Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 04\, 2030Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 03\, 2031Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 02\, 2032Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2033Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2034Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2035Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 04\, 2036Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 02\, 2037Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2038Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2039Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2040Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 04\, 2041Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 03\, 2042Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 02\, 2043Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2044Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2045Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2046Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 04\, 2047Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 03\, 2048Monday \n \n Nelson Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Nelson Anniversary Day?\nOn February 1\, 1842\, the immigrant ship Fifeshire arrived at Nelson Harbour (Port Nelson) carrying about 350 settlers from England. Organized by the New Zealand Company\, this was the first major wave of planned European settlement in the Nelson region. \nThe arrival of the Fifeshire marked the official beginning of the Nelson settlement\, making it one of the earliest organized European communities in New Zealand. \nUnder the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852\, Nelson became one of the original six provinces of New Zealand. Each province established an Anniversary Day to commemorate its founding or first European settlement. \nFor Nelson\, February 1 was chosen\, in honor of the Fifeshire's arrival in 1842. During the provincial period (1853–1876)\, Anniversary Days were important occasions for parades\, community events\, and civic pride. \nIn 1876\, New Zealand abolished its provincial governments\, replacing them with a centralized government and local councils. \nDespite this\, the tradition of provincial anniversary days was retained as regional public holidays\, giving areas like Nelson a continuing sense of identity and history. \nNelson Anniversary Day continues to be tied to February 1\, but the public holiday is observed on the Monday closest to that date. Today\, the day is more about leisure and community gatherings rather than large formal celebrations. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/nelson-anniversary-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Nelson-Anniversary-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202 DTSTAMP:20260423T084846 CREATED:20250118T054153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T184313Z UID:10000195-1769904000-1769990399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Federal Territory Day DESCRIPTION:The Federal Territory Day is an official public holiday in Malaysia. It commemorates the establishment of the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur\, Labuan\, and Putrajaya. The day holds significant cultural and historical importance in Malaysia. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is the Federal Territory Day?\nThe History of the Federal Territory Day\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nThe Sultan of Kelantan\n\nWhen is the Federal Territory Day?\nThe Federal Territory Day is celebrated annually on February 1st in Kuala Lumpur\, Putrajaya\, and Labuan\, Malaysia. \nThe following is the list of the Federal Territory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2020Saturday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2021Monday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2023Wednesday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2024Thursday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2025Saturday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2026Sunday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2027Monday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2029Thursday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2030Friday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2031Saturday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2032Sunday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2033Tuesday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2035Thursday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2036Friday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2037Sunday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2038Monday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2039Tuesday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2041Friday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2042Saturday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2043Sunday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2044Monday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2046Thursday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2047Friday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2048Saturday \n \n Federal Territory DayFebruary 01\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the Federal Territory Day\nOn February 1\, 1974\, Kuala Lumpur was officially designated as the first Federal Territory\, separating it from the state of Selangor. This move aimed to establish Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia's national capital and administrative center. \nIn 1984\, Labuan\, an island off the coast of Sabah\, was declared the second Federal Territory\, aimed at developing it as an international financial center. \nIn 2001\, Putrajaya\, the administrative capital of Malaysia\, became the third Federal Territory to accommodate government offices and alleviate congestion in Kuala Lumpur. \nThe holiday was introduced to celebrate the unity\, diversity\, and achievements of the Federal Territories\, and to foster a sense of pride among their residents. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn Federal Territory Day\, people participate in various activities to commemorate the establishment and significance of these Federal Territories. \nFlag-raising ceremonies are held at prominent locations such as Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur\, Putrajaya Square\, and Labuan Square. Stunning firework shows are organized in prominent areas in the nighttime. \nGovernment agencies\, schools and local organizations join in parades showcasing cultural pride and achievements. \nTraditional dances\, musical shows and art exhibitions celebrate the rich multicultural heritage of Malaysia. Special food fairs offer local and traditional delicacies representing the diverse communities in the Federal Territories. \nPublic spaces\, streets\, and buildings are decorated with flags\, banners and lights. \nMany businesses and shopping malls offer special promotions\, discounts\, and sales to mark the occasion. \nKuala Lumpur\nKuala Lumpur\, often abbreviated as KL\, is the capital city of Malaysia and one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in Southeast Asia. \nKuala Lumpur was founded on 1857 as a tin mining settlement. On February 1\, 1974\, Kuala Lumpur was separated from the state of Selangor\, and was officially designated as the first Federal Territory. \nKuala Lumpur is approximately 243 square kilometers (94 square miles) with over 8 million people in the Greater Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/federal-territory-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Federal-Territory-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127 DTSTAMP:20260423T084846 CREATED:20250915T045654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T045654Z UID:10000578-1769385600-1769471999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Northland Anniversary Day DESCRIPTION:Northland Anniversary Day commemorates Governor Hobson's arrival in 1840 at the Bay of Islands. It reflects the region's key role in New Zealand's foundation and serves today as a regional summer holiday for leisure and community pride. \nWhen is Northland Anniversary Day?\nNorthland Anniversary Day is observed on the Monday closest to January 29. \nThe following is the list of Northland Anniversary Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2020Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2021Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2022Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2023Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2024Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2025Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 26\, 2026Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2027Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2028Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2029Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 28\, 2030Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2031Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 26\, 2032Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2033Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2034Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2035Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 28\, 2036Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 26\, 2037Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2038Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2039Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2040Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 28\, 2041Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2042Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 26\, 2043Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2044Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2045Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2046Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 28\, 2047Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2048Monday \n \n Northland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Northland Anniversary Day?\nNorthland Anniversary Day is tied to the events of January 29\, 1840\, when Captain William Hobson\, the first Governor of New Zealand\, arrived at the Bay of Islands. \nHis arrival was a critical moment in New Zealand's colonial history\, as it preceded the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on February 6\, 1840\, between representatives of the British Crown and Māori chiefs. This made the Bay of Islands and wider Northland the birthplace of the nation\, in terms of formal British colonization. \nUnder the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852\, New Zealand was divided into provinces\, each of which adopted an Anniversary Day to mark its foundation or early European settlement. \nNorthland did not exist as a separate province but was part of the Auckland Province. However\, the northern region associated its anniversary with Hobson's January 29 arrival\, rather than Auckland's settlement events\, to reflect its own significance. \nIn 1876\, provincial governments were abolished\, but their Anniversary Days continued as regional public holidays. Northland maintained its connection to January 29 to mark its historic role in New Zealand's founding. \nWhile the original historical event was on January 29\, the holiday is now observed on the Monday closest to January 29\, giving Northlanders a summer long weekend. This keeps the historical link while also making the day more practical for modern observance. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/northland-anniversary-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Northland-Anniversary-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127 DTSTAMP:20260423T084846 CREATED:20250914T155949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T155949Z UID:10000565-1769385600-1769471999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Auckland Anniversary Day DESCRIPTION:Auckland Anniversary Day commemorates the arrival of Governor Hobson in 1840 and the founding of the Auckland Province\, celebrated with public holidays\, sailing regattas\, and community festivities. \nWhen is Auckland Anniversary Day?\nAuckland Anniversary Day is observed on the Monday nearest January 29. \nThe following is the list of Auckland Anniversary Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2020Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2021Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2022Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2023Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2024Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2025Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 26\, 2026Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2027Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2028Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2029Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 28\, 2030Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2031Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 26\, 2032Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2033Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2034Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2035Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 28\, 2036Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 26\, 2037Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2038Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 31\, 2039Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2040Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 28\, 2041Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2042Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 26\, 2043Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2044Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 30\, 2045Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 29\, 2046Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 28\, 2047Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayJan 27\, 2048Monday \n \n Auckland Anniversary DayFeb 01\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Auckland Anniversary Day?\nOn January 29\, 1840\, Captain William Hobson\, who had been appointed the first Governor of New Zealand\, arrived at the Bay of Islands. This event marked the beginning of formal British colonial administration in New Zealand. Just a week later\, on February 6\, 1840\, Hobson signed the Treaty of Waitangi with Māori chiefs\, establishing New Zealand as a British colony. \nIn 1842\, the date January 29 was set aside as a holiday to commemorate Hobson's landing and the founding of the Auckland Province. It became an official provincial holiday and was celebrated in the northern part of New Zealand. \nOver time\, the holiday became associated not only with Hobson's arrival but also with the growth of Auckland as a major city. \nOne of the earliest and most enduring traditions tied to the holiday is the Auckland Anniversary Regatta\, first held in 1840 to mark Hobson's arrival. \nThe regatta quickly became a highlight of the celebration\, featuring yachts\, naval ships\, and traditional Māori waka. Today\, it is considered one of the world's largest one-day regattas and remains the centerpiece of the holiday. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/auckland-anniversary-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Auckland-Anniversary-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127 DTSTAMP:20260423T084846 CREATED:20250303T061235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T184249Z UID:10000219-1769385600-1769471999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Australia Day DESCRIPTION:Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. It marks the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson\, New South Wales\, in 1788\, which led to the establishment of the first European colony in Australia. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Australia Day?\nThe History of Australia Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nMore about Captain Arthur Phillip\n\nWhen is Australia Day?\nAustralia Day is celebrated annually on January 26. The following is the list of Australia Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2020Sunday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2023Thursday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2024Friday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2025Sunday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2026Monday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2028Wednesday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2029Friday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2030Saturday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2031Sunday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2032Monday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2034Thursday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2035Friday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2036Saturday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2037Monday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2040Thursday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2041Saturday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2042Sunday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2043Monday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2044Tuesday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2045Thursday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2046Friday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2047Saturday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2048Sunday \n \n Australia DayJan 26\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Australia Day? \nOn January 26\, 1788\, Captain Arthur Phillip led the First Fleet\, a group of 11 British ships carrying convicts and marines\, into Sydney Cove (now Sydney\, Australia). \nArthur Phillip raised the British flag at Sydney Cove\, claiming the land for King George III. This marked the beginning of British colonization in Australia. The event is seen as the foundation of modern Australia\, but for Indigenous Australians\, it was the beginning of land dispossession and cultural disruption. \nThe first recorded celebration of January 26 was in 1808\, known as "Foundation Day" in New South Wales. \nIn 1818\, Governor Lachlan Macquarie declared it an official public holiday in NSW\, marking the 30th anniversary of the colony. By the 1830s\, January 26 was commonly referred to as "Anniversary Day" in NSW\, marking the colony's foundation. Other Australian colonies had their own founding dates and did not initially celebrate January 26. \nOn January 1\, 1901\, the six British colonies united to form the Commonwealth of Australia. Some believed January 1 should be Australia's national day\, but January 26 continued to be significant. \nBy 1935\, all Australian states and territories had adopted "Australia Day" as the official name. The holiday\, however\, was still celebrated only in New South Wales as a full public holiday. \n1938 marked the 150th anniversary of the First Fleet's arrival. While official celebrations took place\, Indigenous Australians protested the day as a "Day of Mourning". \nAfter World War II\, Australia Day became more widely observed\, but it was still not a uniform national public holiday. In 1946\, the Australian National Day Committee was formed to promote a unified national celebration. \nFrom 1946 to 1993\, Australia Day was celebrated on the Monday closest to January 26 to create a long weekend. In 1994\, January 26 was declared a national public holiday across all states and territories\, solidifying Australia Day as a major annual event. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nAustralia Day is celebrated across the country with official ceremonies and public events. \nAustralian of the Year Awards is held to recognize outstanding Australians in various fields\, announced on January 25 in Canberra. Thousands of new Australians take the citizenship oath at special events. \nMajor cities like Sydney\, Melbourne\, and Perth host large-scale fireworks displays. Many Australians celebrate by having backyard barbecues and pool parties with friends and family. \nMany sport events happen on this day such as Tennis and Cricket Matches. Families and friends also play informal cricket games. \nFor many Indigenous Australians\, Australia Day is a reminder of colonization and dispossession. January 26 represents the beginning of colonization\, not a day of celebration. \nMore about Captain Arthur Phillip\nCaptain Arthur Phillip was a British naval officer and the first Governor of New South Wales. He is best known for leading the First Fleet to Australia in 1788 and establishing the first European colony at Sydney Cove\, laying the foundation for modern Australia. \nHe was born on October 11\, 1738\, in London\, England\, and joined the Royal Navy in 1755 at age 17. \nIn 1786\, Phillip was chosen to lead the First Fleet and establish a British penal colony in Australia. The fleet consisted of 11 ships\, carrying over 1\,400 people (convicts\, marines\, and settlers). \nThey departed from Portsmouth\, England\, on May 13\, 1787. After 8 months and 24\,000 km\, they arrived in Botany Bay on January 18\, 1788. Finding Botany Bay unsuitable with poor soil and no fresh water\, Phillip moved the colony to Sydney Cove on January 26\, 1788. \nAs the first Governor of New South Wales\, Phillip faced major challenges such as managing food shortages\, dealing with rebellious convicts\, exploring new land\, and relations with Indigenous Australians. \nHe returned to England in 1792 due to ill health\, and died on August 31\, 1814\, in Bath\, England. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/australia-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Australia-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR