People

Saint Nicholas of Flüe Day
Saint Nicholas of Flüe Day commemorates Nicholas of Flüe (1417–1487), a Swiss hermit, mystic, and statesman who is widely regarded as the patron saint of Switzerland and a symbol of peace and unity.

National Youth Day (TCI)
National Youth Day in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) honors the vital role of youth in TCI's society and future. With approximately one-third of the population under the age of 15, National Youth Day recognizes young people's contributions and potential in shaping the nation's development.

Teacher's Day Taiwan
Teacher’s Day in Taiwan is celebrated every year, the traditionally recognized birthday of Confucius (孔子), China’s most revered educator and philosopher. This holiday honors the vital role teachers play in shaping individuals and society, deeply rooted in Confucian values of respect for education and instructors.

King's Birthday in Western Australia
The King’s Birthday is a public holiday celebrated in Australia to honor the reigning monarch’s birthday. While the actual birthday of King Charles III is on November 14, the holiday in Western Australia is usually observed on last Monday of September or the first Monday of October.

Sultan of Kelantan's Birthday
The Sultan of Kelantan's Birthday is an official public holiday in the Malaysian state of Kelantan. It is celebrated annually to honor the reigning Sultan of Kelantan, who is the constitutional monarch and head of state for the region.

Teachers' Day (Uzbekistan)
Teachers' Day in Uzbekistan is a national holiday dedicated to honoring the hard work, dedication, and influence of teachers and mentors across the country. Unlike many other countries that observe International Teachers’ Day on October 5, Uzbekistan has its own unique date that reflects the high cultural and societal respect for educators.

Sabah Governor's Birthday
The Sabah Governor's Birthday is an important annual public holiday celebrated in the Malaysian state of Sabah. It honors the Yang di-Pertua Negeri, the ceremonial head of the state, recognizing the Governor’s role in upholding unity, traditions, and governance in Sabah.

King's Birthday in Queensland
The King’s Birthday is a public holiday celebrated in Australia to honor the reigning monarch’s birthday. While the actual birthday of King Charles III is on November 14, the holiday in Queensland is observed on the the first Monday in October.

Sarawak Governor's Birthday
The Sarawak Governor's Birthday is an annual public holiday celebrated in Sarawak, Malaysia. It honors the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor), the ceremonial head of the state. The occasion highlights the Governor’s role in preserving unity and governance while celebrating Sarawak’s diverse cultural heritage.

Day of the Race
Day of the Race (Día de la Raza) is a holiday observed in many Latin American countries, Spain, and the United States to commemorate the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. It recognizes the historic encounter between Europe and the Americas, a moment that profoundly shaped the course of world history.

Columbus Day
Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. This day is a subject of controversy as it also marks the beginning of the colonization of the Americas and the subsequent impact on Native American peoples. While some celebrate this day in honor of Columbus' achievements, others observe Indigenous Peoples' Day instead, recognizing the history and culture of indigenous people affected by European colonization.

National Heroes' Day in The Bahamas
National Heroes' Day in The Bahamas is a public holiday dedicated to honoring Bahamian national heroes, individuals who made significant contributions to the country’s development, independence, and cultural identity.