Historical Holiday
Sarawak Day
Sarawak Day is a public holiday celebrated annually to commemorate the day in 1963 when Sarawak gained self-governance from British colonial rule. It is a significant occasion for the people of Sarawak to reflect on their unique identity and history as one of Malaysia's founding states.
Republic Day in Tunisia
Republic Day in Tunisia is to commemorate the abolition of the monarchy and the declaration of the Republic of Tunisia in 1957. It marks the transformation of the country from a constitutional monarchy under the Bey of Tunis into a modern republic, with Habib Bourguiba becoming the first President.
Emancipation Day (TCI)
Emancipation Day in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is a public holiday that commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. It serves as a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of freedom, cultural resilience, and the enduring legacy of the enslaved African people and their descendants.
Emancipation Day Trinidad and Tobago
Emancipation Day is a national public holiday celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago. It commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Empire and honors the struggles, resilience, and cultural heritage of people of African descent.
British Columbia Day
British Columbia Day is a public holiday in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the larger Civic Holiday observed in many parts of Canada.
New Brunswick Day
New Brunswick Day is a provincial holiday celebrated in New Brunswick, Canada. Like other Civic Holidays across Canada, New Brunswick Day is an opportunity for residents to celebrate their province’s unique heritage, culture and achievements.
Saskatchewan Day
Saskatchewan Day is observed annually as a provincial holiday in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is part of the broader Civic Holiday tradition across Canada, though its specific focus and celebrations vary by province.
Emancipation Day in The Bahamas
Emancipation Day is a public holiday in The Bahamas and it commemorates the official abolition of slavery in the British Empire in 1834 and honors the strength, survival, and legacy of enslaved Africans and their descendants.
Victory Day in Rhode Island
Victory Day is a state holiday in Rhode Island. It commemorates the victory of Allied forces over Japan during World War II, marking the end of the war in the Pacific and the broader conclusion of World War II.
Statehood Day Hawaii
Statehood Day is a holiday in Hawaiʻi to commemorate Hawaiʻi's admission as the 50th state of the United States on August 21, 1959.