Historical Holiday
Thanksgiving Day in Canada
Thanksgiving Day in Canada is a national holiday dedicated to giving thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. The day is marked by family gatherings, feasts, and expressions of gratitude.
Puerto Rico Friendship Day
Puerto Rico Friendship Day is celebrated in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This holiday was officially established in 1964 to honor the cultural, historical, and familial ties between Puerto Ricans and Virgin Islanders.
Alaska Day
Alaska Day is a state holiday in Alaska to commemorate the formal transfer of Alaska from Russian to U.S. ownership. This event marked the culmination of the Alaska Purchase and a significant milestone in American history.
Nevada Day
Nevada Day is an annual state holiday celebrated in Nevada to commemorate the state’s admission to the United States as the 36th state on October 31, 1864. The holiday is a celebration of Nevada’s history, culture, and heritage, featuring various community events and festivities.
Melbourne Cup Day
Melbourne Cup Day is one of Australia's most celebrated sporting events, held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria. It is a 3200-meter (2-mile) race for thoroughbred horses aged three years and older, with a prize pool exceeding $8 million AUD.
National Day (UAE)
National Day in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) marks the unification of the seven emirates in 1971 and the founding of the UAE as an independent, sovereign nation.
National Unity Day
National Unity Day in Zimbabwe commemorates the signing of the Unity Accord in 1987, a pivotal agreement that brought an end to political violence and division between the country’s two major liberation parties: ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) and ZAPU (Zimbabwe African People's Union).
YDPB of Negeri Sembilan's Birthday
The Yang di-Pertuan Besar (YDPB) of Negeri Sembilan's Birthday is a significant public holiday in the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan. It is celebrated annually to honor the birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, the hereditary ruler of Negeri Sembilan.
Civil Rights Day
Civil Rights Day is a holiday rooted in the commemoration of the Civil Rights Movement and the struggle for racial equality and justice in the United States. While the day is closely associated with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it has its unique history in some states, emphasizing the broader scope of civil rights advocacy beyond the contributions of any single leader.
Australia Day
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.
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.