Historical Holiday

Labour Day in Canada
Labour Day is a statutory holiday across Canada, dedicated to honoring the contributions of workers and the labor movement. The day also marks the unofficial end of summer and is a time for rest, reflection and community events.

Independence Day (Uzbekistan)
Independence Day is the most important national holiday in Uzbekistan. It marks the country’s declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, a pivotal moment that ushered in a new era of sovereignty, identity, and development for the Uzbek people.

National Day Vietnam
Vietnam’s National Day marks the day in 1945 when President Hồ Chí Minh proclaimed the independence of Vietnam from French colonial rule, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Our Lady of Victory
Our Lady of Victory is a Marian devotion that began with the Catholic Monarchs of Spain and was later solidified after the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, when victory over the Ottomans was credited to Mary’s intercession through the Rosary. The devotion spread widely, leaving a strong cultural and spiritual imprint in Spain, Italy, and Latin America.

Independence Day in Tajikistan
Independence Day in Tajikistan marks the country’s official declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. This day symbolizes the beginning of Tajikistan's journey as a sovereign nation and is one of the most important national holidays.

Day of Goodwill
The Day of Goodwill evolved from the British Boxing Day tradition but was renamed in 1994 to reflect South Africa’s democratic values, focusing on charity, generosity, and national unity.

Malaysia Day
Malaysia Day marks the formation of Malaysia in 1963, when Malaya, North Borneo (now Sabah), Sarawak, and Singapore united to form the Federation of Malaysia. Although Singapore later became independent in 1965, Malaysia Day remains a significant day in the country’s history.

Melilla Day
Melilla Day commemorates the 1497 conquest of Melilla by Pedro de Estopiñán and is now the official holiday of the autonomous city, combining civic honors, cultural festivities, and religious devotion to Our Lady of Victory, its patroness.

South Canterbury Anniversary Day
South Canterbury Anniversary Day marks the 1859 establishment of South Canterbury as a distinct province. It is celebrated with regional holidays, community events, and springtime festivities.

National Day (Saudi Arabia)
Saudi National Day marks September 23, 1932, when King Abdulaziz Al Saud unified the Arabian Peninsula into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Declared a public holiday in 2005, it symbolizes unity, sovereignty, and national pride, and is one of the country’s most celebrated occasions.

Republic Day in Trinidad and Tobago
Republic Day is a national holiday in Trinidad and Tobago, marking the day in 1976 when the country officially became a republic, replacing the British monarch with a locally elected president as the head of state.

National Day in China
China’s National Day is to commemorate the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) on October 1, 1949. It is one of the most significant national holidays in China.