ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. It honors the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served and died in wars and peacekeeping operations.

Confederate Memorial Day in Alabama

Confederate Memorial Day is a holiday observed in some states in the southern United States to honor soldiers who served in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War (1861–1865). The day commemorates those who died fighting for the Confederacy.

Victory Day (Uzbekistan)

Victory Day in Uzbekistan commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, aligning with the Victory Day celebrated across many former Soviet republics. It is one of the most significant holidays in countries of the former Soviet Union.

Memorial Day in USA

Memorial Day in the United States is a federal holiday for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War.

Martyr's Day (Uganda)

Martyrs' Day in Uganda commemorates the execution of 45 Christian converts, known as the Ugandan Martyrs, between 1885 and 1887 by order of King Mwanga II of Buganda. This solemn occasion has grown into one of the largest religious pilgrimages in Africa, drawing millions of faithful from across the continent.

Heroes' Day Zambia

Heroes’ Day in Zambia is a national public holiday which is a solemn occasion dedicated to remembering and honoring Zambia’s national heroes and heroines, those who made significant contributions to the country's independence struggle and national development.

Heroes' Day Zimbabwe

Heroes' Day in Zimbabwe is a national public holiday that honors the liberation war heroes and heroines who sacrificed their lives during the country’s fight for independence from colonial rule.

Defence Forces Day

Defence Forces Day in Zimbabwe is a national public holiday observed annually on the day after Heroes' Day. It is dedicated to honoring the service, commitment and sacrifices of the country’s military personnel.