Historical Holiday
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.
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.
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.
Bennington Battle Day
Bennington Battle Day is a state holiday in Vermont. This day commemorates the American victory at the Battle of Bennington during the Revolutionary War, a crucial turning point that contributed significantly to the eventual American success in the war.
Discovery Day in Yukon
Discovery Day is a public holiday in Yukon, Canada. The holiday commemorates the discovery of gold in Bonanza Creek near Dawson City in 1896, an event that triggered the Klondike Gold Rush and transformed the region.
Melaka Governor's Birthday
The Melaka Governor's Birthday is a public holiday celebrated annually in the state of Melaka, Malaysia, to honor the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Melaka. The occasion recognizes the Governor's role as the head of state in this historical region.
Independence Day (Ukraine)
Independence Day in Ukraine marks the day in 1991 when Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union, becoming a sovereign nation after decades of foreign domination.