• Sovereign's Birthday (BVI)

    Sovereign's Birthday in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) marks the official birthday of the reigning British monarch, a long-standing tradition in many Commonwealth territories.

  • King Tupou VI's Birthday

    King Tupou VI's Birthday is a national holiday in Tonga celebrating King Tupou VI's official birthday on July 4, although his actual birth date is July 12, 1959.

  • Mary Prince Day

    Mary Prince Day honors Mary Prince, a Bermudian woman whose autobiography, The History of Mary Prince (1831), was the first account of a Black woman's life published in Britain. Her courageous testimony exposed the brutality of slavery in the Caribbean and Bermuda, helping to advance the abolitionist movement. Falling during the Cup Match holiday weekend, it joins Emancipation Day in commemorating the island's enduring fight for justice and equality.

  • Grand Magal de Touba

    The Grand Magal de Touba is a massive religious pilgrimage in Senegal, honoring the exile and return of Cheikh Amadou Bamba, founder of the Mouride Brotherhood. It is marked by prayer, charity, and community gathering, drawing millions of participants each year to Touba.

  • Father's Day (Samoa)

    Father’s Day in Samoa honors fathers through church services, family feasts and cultural gatherings, reflecting the central role of fathers in Samoan family and community life.

  • Ninoy Aquino Day

    Ninoy Aquino Day honors the life and sacrifice of Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., whose assassination in 1983 helped ignite the movement that toppled dictatorship and restored democracy in the Philippines.

  • Youth Day (Morocco)

    Youth Day in Morocco honors the nation's young people and coincides with the birthday of King Mohammed VI, symbolizing Morocco's investment in youth, education and the future of the country.

  • National Heroes Day (Philippines)

    National Heroes Day in the Philippines honors all Filipino heroes, past and present, who sacrificed for independence, freedom, and nation-building. It is a day of remembrance, gratitude, and inspiration for future generations.

  • World Children's Day (Germany)

    World Children’s Day in Thuringia, Germany has roots in both the UN’s call for children’s rights (1954) and Germany’s postwar traditions (June 1 in the East, September 20 in the West). It is celebrated with public events, children’s rights campaigns, and symbolic recognition of the importance of children in society.

  • Respect for the Aged Day (Japan)

    Respect for the Aged Day honors the contributions, wisdom and longevity of older adults, reflecting Japan’s deep cultural value of respect for elders. Families visit grandparents, communities host ceremonies, and the media features stories of the nation's oldest citizens. The day fosters gratitude, family unity, and appreciation for the generations who helped shape modern Japan.

  • St. Rupert's Day

    St. Rupert’s Day is a regional holiday in Salzburg, Austria that honors St. Rupert of Salzburg (c. 660–710), the city’s founder, first bishop, and patron saint.

  • Civil Servants' Day

    Civil Servants' Day in Brazil honors the dedication and service of the nation's public sector employees, those who work in government institutions at federal, state, and municipal levels. The day recognizes their vital role in delivering essential services, upholding public administration, and supporting the country's development. While not a national holiday, many public offices close or operate on reduced schedules to mark the occasion.