War
Yorktown Victory Day
Yorktown Victory Day commemorates the decisive victory at the Battle of Yorktown, which was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War.
Araw ng Kagitingan
Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the Fall of Bataan in 1942 and honors the Filipino and American soldiers who fought in WWII and endured the Bataan Death March. Established officially in 1961, it remains a day of remembrance for sacrifice, heroism and resilience.
Castile and León Day
Castile and León Day commemorates the 1521 Battle of Villalar and the memory of the Comuneros, who fought for liberties against royal centralization. Today it is both a regional holiday and cultural festival, centered in Villalar de los Comuneros.
Labour Day Tajikistan
Labour Day, also known as International Workers’ Day or May Day, is celebrated in Tajikistan every year. This holiday honors the contributions and rights of workers, and its roots in Tajikistan are deeply tied to the country’s Soviet past and the global labor movement.
Liberation Day (Netherlands)
Liberation Day marks the end of WWII occupation in the Netherlands. It is celebrated every year with ceremonies, festivals, and the Freedom Flame, reminding the nation of the importance of peace and democracy.
Victory over Fascism Day (Slovakia)
Victory over Fascism Day in Slovakia commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945, the liberation of Slovak lands, and the sacrifices of both Slovak partisans and Allied soldiers. Established after WWII, it continues today as a reminder of the nation’s struggle for freedom, democracy, and resistance to totalitarianism.
Victory Day (France)
Victory Day in France honors the end of World War II in Europe, the defeat of Nazi Germany, and the sacrifices made for freedom, with nationwide ceremonies and an official public holiday.
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.
Tishreen Liberation Day
Tishreen Liberation Day commemorates the start of the October War in 1973, also known internationally as the Yom Kippur War or the Ramadan War, when Syria and Egypt launched a coordinated military offensive against Israel to reclaim territories lost in the 1967 Six-Day War.