Political Holiday
Unity Day Yemen
Unity Day commemorates the unification of North Yemen and South Yemen in 1990, forming the modern-day Republic of Yemen.
Emancipation Day in Texas
In the state of Texas, Emancipation Day is celebrated as Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the state.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, holds a particularly significant place in United States history and African American culture. This date marks the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of the Civil War and the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the state, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863.
Independence Day USA
Independence Day in the United States, also known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. On this day, the thirteen American colonies declared themselves independent from the British Empire. It's a day of significant historical importance and is celebrated with various activities across the country.
Unity Day Zambia
Unity Day in Zambia is a national public holiday immediately following Heroes’ Day. The holiday promotes national unity and peace, reinforcing the idea of Zambia as "One Zambia, One Nation".
Territory Day – Wallis and Futuna
Territory Day in Wallis and Futuna commemorates the day in 1961 when Wallis and Futuna officially became an overseas territory of France, establishing its current political status within the French Republic.
Independence Day (Vanuatu)
Independence Day marks the country's independence from joint British and French colonial rule in 1980. Formerly known as the New Hebrides, Vanuatu became a sovereign nation with Father Walter Lini as its first Prime Minister.
Revolution Day Yemen
Revolution Day in Yemen commemorates the 1962 revolution in North Yemen that led to the overthrow of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom and the establishment of the Yemen Arab Republic.
Constitution Day (Vanuatu)
Constitution Day in Vanuatu commemorates the adoption of the country's Constitution in 1979, a key step that laid the foundation for Vanuatu’s independence in 1980.
Fraternal Day
Fraternal Day is a holiday observed in the United States, particularly associated with Alabama, where it was originally established to promote unity and harmony among different organizations and people. The purpose was to foster goodwill and cooperation across racial, religious, and organizational lines.