People

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.

Mwalimu Nyerere Day
Mwalimu Nyerere Day is observed annually in Tanzania. It commemorates the life and legacy of Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the founding father and first President of Tanzania, who passed away on October 14, 1999. The day is a national public holiday, dedicated to reflection and honoring national unity and self-reliance, principles that defined Nyerere’s leadership.

King Chulalongkorn Day
King Chulalongkorn Day, officially known as Wan Piyamaharaj, is a Thai national holiday. It commemorates the death and legacy of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), one of Thailand’s most respected and progressive monarchs.

Liberty Day
Liberty Day, also known as D. Hamilton Jackson Day, is celebrated in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and it honors the birthday of D. Hamilton Jackson, a revered civil rights leader who played a key role in advancing freedom of speech, workers’ rights, and local autonomy during the early 20th century.

Sultan of Perak's Birthday
The Sultan of Perak's Birthday is a significant annual public holiday celebrated in the Malaysian state of Perak to honor the reigning Sultan of Perak, the constitutional monarch and head of the state. The occasion reflects the people’s respect for the monarchy and its historical and cultural significance in Perak.

Bonifacio Day
Bonifacio Day commemorates the birth of Andres Bonifacio, founder of the Katipunan and leader of the 1896 Philippine Revolution. It celebrates his heroism, patriotism, and the spirit of the Filipino people’s struggle for independence.

Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day in Alabama
Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day is a day of recognition and celebration honoring Rosa Parks, the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." Her pivotal role in the fight for racial equality began on December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus to a white passenger.

King Bhumibol's Birthday
King Bhumibol's Birthday is one of Thailand's most important national holidays. It is not only the late king's birthday but also officially recognized as Father's Day and, for many years, Thailand's National Day.

King Tupou I Day
King Tupou I Day honors the memory and legacy of King George Tupou I, the founding monarch of modern Tonga and one of the most transformative leaders in Pacific history.

Sultan of Selangor's Birthday
The Sultan of Selangor's Birthday is an annual public holiday in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. This day celebrates the birthday of the reigning Sultan, the constitutional monarch and head of state of Selangor, and highlights the historical and cultural significance of the monarchy in the state.