Religion Holiday
The Prophet's Birthday in Malaysia
In Malaysia, the Prophet’s Birthday, known as Maulidur Rasul, is a national public holiday celebrated with religious devotion and communal gatherings. It commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad, focusing on his life, teachings and values.
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.
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, a significant holiday in the Jewish calendar. It marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Repentance or the Days of Awe, a period of introspection and preparation for Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
Binara Full Moon Poya Day
Binara Full Moon Poya commemorates the establishment of the Bhikkhuni Order, when the Buddha ordained his foster mother Mahāpajāpati Gotami and 500 women. This completed the Fourfold Sangha (monks, nuns, laymen, laywomen). The event marked a historic step in recognizing women’s spiritual capacity, a legacy still honored in Sri Lanka today.
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar and a time of intense prayer and fasting. It marks the culmination of the Ten Days of Repentance, which begin with Rosh Hashanah.
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.
Diwali
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in Hinduism, and it holds significance for Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists. Known as the Festival of Lights, it symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Vap Full Moon Poya Day
Vap Full Moon Poya commemorates the Buddha’s seventh year after Enlightenment, when he preached the Abhidhamma in Tavatimsa Heaven to his mother and later descended at Sankassapura. It also marks the end of the Rainy Retreat and the beginning of the Kathina robe-offering tradition, which continues in Sri Lanka today.