DC Emancipation Day commemorates the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862, which ended slavery in Washington, D.C.

Constitution Day in Seychelles marks the 1993 adoption of the constitution, establishing democracy and a multi-party system, celebrated with ceremonies, cultural events and national pride.

Indigenous Peoples Day in Suriname, known as Keti Koti, is to mark the abolition of slavery in 1863 (with full freedom realized in 1873). Celebrated with ceremonies, parades, music, and traditional dress, it is a national day of remembrance and cultural pride, symbolizing the breaking of chains and the enduring spirit of freedom.