Christianity

Day of Extremadura
The Day of Extremadura evolved from a religious feast honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe (September 8) into an official regional holiday in 1985, symbolizing both the deep Catholic traditions of the land and its modern political and cultural identity.

Jeûne genevois
Jeûne genevois is a public holiday observed only in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It is a day of fasting and spiritual reflection, rooted in Protestant tradition, and is unique among Swiss holidays for its local and historical significance.

Our Lady of the Well-Appeared
Our Lady of the Well-Appeared is a miraculous Marian devotion born in 17th-century Ampuero, later declared patroness of Cantabria by Pope Pius X in 1903. Her feast blends deep Catholic devotion with rich Cantabrian cultural traditions.

Day after Federal Fast
The Day after Federal Fast is a public holiday celebrated exclusively in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, and its history is closely linked to the evolution of the Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance, and Prayer, a Swiss national observance rooted in religious and historical traditions.

Frances Xavier Cabrini Day
Frances Xavier Cabrini Day is a state holiday in Colorado, established to honor the life and legacy of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized by the Catholic Church.

National Prayer Day
National Prayer Day in Zambia is officially called the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance, and Reconciliation. This solemn occasion invites Zambians to reflect, seek divine guidance, and promote unity and moral renewal as a nation.

Reformation Day
Reformation Day commemorates the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. It marks the day in 1517 when Martin Luther, a German monk and theologian, is traditionally believed to have nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church.

Thanksgiving Day (Turks and Caicos Islands)
Thanksgiving Day in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is a public holiday that shares its date with the American Thanksgiving but is celebrated in a distinctly local and spiritual way, rooted in the islands' religious traditions, community values, and agricultural heritage.

All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day is a Christian holy day dedicated to honoring all saints, both known and unknown, who have attained Heaven. It is observed by the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Anglican Communion, and many other Protestant denominations.

All Souls' Day
All Souls' Day is dedicated to praying for the souls of the faithful departed, particularly those in Purgatory, undergoing purification before entering Heaven. It is a significant day in the Catholic Church and other Christian traditions that honor the dead.

St. Martin's Day
St. Martin's Day, also known as Martinmas, is celebrated on November 11 in honor of St. Martin of Tours, a 4th-century bishop and one of Christianity's most revered saints. It is widely observed in Europe and some parts of the world with a mix of religious and cultural traditions.

Repentance and Prayer Day
Repentance and Prayer Day is a Christian observance focused on personal reflection and repentance of sins. It has its roots in Christian teachings and has been recognized historically in various countries, particularly in Germany and parts of Europe.