International Women's Day in Turkmenistan is a national public holiday. While rooted in the global movement for women’s rights, the holiday in Turkmenistan has evolved into a state-managed celebration emphasizing traditional gender roles and national pride.

In Tajikistan, International Women's Day is officially embraced as both International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day, a dual recognition honoring women as caregivers, educators, and the backbone of the family.

Revolution Day in Syria marks the anniversary of the 1963 Ba'athist coup d'état, a pivotal event in Syrian history that brought the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party to power. The coup reshaped Syria's political structure and laid the foundation for the Assad family's long-standing rule.

Canberra Day is a public holiday in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) that celebrates the founding of Canberra, the capital city of Australia. It is an opportunity for residents to reflect on the city's history, and
enjoy festivities.

Labour Day in Australia is a public holiday that honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement, particularly the establishment of the eight-hour workday. The holiday is observed on different dates across Australian states and territories.

Eight Hours Day is a public holiday in Tasmania, Australian, celebrating the achievement of the eight-hour workday movement in the 19th century.

Adelaide Cup Day is one of South Australia’s most prestigious horse racing events, held annually at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide. It is a key fixture on the Australian racing calendar and a major social and sporting occasion in the state.

Taranaki Anniversary Day commemorates the region’s establishment as a province in 1853. It continues today as a regional holiday, celebrated with the A&P Show and used as a day of family rest and community pride.

Independence Day marks the day in 1956 when Tunisia officially gained independence from French colonial rule after 75 years as a protectorate. It is one of Tunisia’s most important national holidays and a symbol of sovereignty and national unity.

Human Rights Day in South Africa was created to honor the victims of the Sharpeville Massacre (1960) and to celebrate the fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the 1996 Constitution. It is a national holiday reminding all citizens of the sacrifices made for freedom, equality and human dignity.

Otago Anniversary Day commemorates the March 23, 1848 arrival of the first Scottish settlers on the John Wickliffe and Philip Laing, marking the founding of the Otago settlement. It is a regional holiday for rest and celebration.

Transfer Day in the U.S. Virgin Islands commemorates the transfer of the islands from Denmark to the United States in 1917, marking a major historical turning point for the territory.