Historical Holiday
Events
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National Women's Day
National Women’s Day commemorates the 1956 Women’s March to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, when more than 20,000 women of all races protested against the apartheid government’s pass laws. These laws required Black South Africans to carry pass books (internal passports), restricting their movement and reinforcing racial segregation.
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National Day (Singapore)
National Day in Singapore is a public holiday celebrated every year to mark the country’s independence from Malaysia in 1965.
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Oued Ed-Dahab Day
Oued Ed-Dahab Day in Morocco commemorates the 1979 reintegration of the Oued Ed-Dahab region into Morocco, celebrating national unity, sovereignty, and the completion of the kingdom’s territorial integrity.
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Liberation Day (South Korea)
Liberation Day marks both Korea’s liberation from Japan in 1945 and the founding of the Republic of Korea in 1948. It was officially declared a holiday in 1949 and is celebrated each year as a day of remembrance, pride, and national unity.
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Independence Day (Indonesia)
Independence Day, or Hari Kemerdekaan, commemorates Indonesia’s proclamation of independence from Dutch colonial rule in 1945. On this day, Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta declared Indonesia a sovereign nation, marking the birth of the Republic.
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National Day (Hungary)
National Day in Hungary honors St. Stephen I, the nation's first king and founder of the Hungarian state. Marked by church processions, parades and grand fireworks over the Danube, it symbolizes Hungary's statehood, Christian heritage and national unity.
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Revolution Day (Morocco)
Revolution Day in Morocco commemorates the 1953 exile of King Mohammed V by French colonial authorities and the ensuing national uprising, symbolizing Morocco’s unity, resistance, and struggle for independence.
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National Uprising Day (Slovakia)
National Uprising Day marks the 1944 Slovak National Uprising against Nazi occupation and the fascist Slovak regime. Though suppressed, it remains a key symbol of Slovakia’s fight for freedom and is honored today as one of the country’s most important national holidays.
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Summer Bank Holiday (Jersey)
The Summer Bank Holiday in Jersey is giving islanders one final long weekend to enjoy before autumn arrives. Originating from the 19th-century Bank Holidays Act, it was created to give workers a well-deserved summer break. In Jersey, it has become a leisure-focused holiday, with many residents and visitors spending time outdoors celebrating the close of summer in the island's warm, festive atmosphere.
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Late Summer Bank Holiday (Gibraltar)
The Late Summer Bank Holiday in Gibraltar marks the end of the summer season and offers residents a final long weekend for rest and recreation before autumn begins. It provides time for families to relax, travel or enjoy outdoor events during Gibraltar's warm late-summer days.
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Constitution Day (Slovakia)
Constitution Day in Slovakia commemorates the adoption of the Slovak Constitution in 1992, a pivotal step toward independence from Czechoslovakia. It remains a key national holiday, symbolizing sovereignty, democracy and the rights of Slovak citizens.
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Labour Day (Bermuda)
Labour Day in Bermuda honors the contributions of Bermudian workers and the nation’s trade union movement. Established in 1982, the holiday recognizes the struggles and achievements that shaped fair labor practices, improved working conditions, and strengthened social progress. The day serves as a moment of unity, celebrating the dignity of work, the importance of solidarity and the enduring role of Bermudian workers in building a just and prosperous society.