• 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.

  • Buddhism

    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.

  • 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 Saints' Day (Finland)

    All Saints’ Day in Finland is a solemn day dedicated to honoring all saints and the memory of departed loved ones, marked by church services and the tradition of lighting candles on graves, which illuminate cemeteries across Finland during the dark autumn nights.

  • 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.

  • St. Leopold's Day (Austria)

    St. Leopold’s Day in Lower Austria is both a religious feast and a regional celebration, reflecting centuries of devotion to the margrave who shaped Austria's early history. The day highlights Lower Austria’s pride in its patron saint and keeps alive traditions that date back to the Middle Ages.

  • 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.

  • Buddhism

    Ill Full Moon Poya Day

    Ill Full Moon Poya commemorates the Buddha’s sending forth of 60 disciples to spread the Dhamma, marking the beginning of missionary Buddhism. It also recalls the inclusion of Sariputta and Moggallana’s followers into the Sangha.