Religion Holiday
Orangemen's Day in Northern Ireland
Orangemen's Day, also known as The Twelfth, is a holiday celebrated by members of the Orange Order, a Protestant fraternal organization. The day commemorates the Battle of the Boyne, a significant historical event in Ireland.
Visakha Bucha
Visakha Bucha Day is the holiest day in the Thai Buddhist calendar. It commemorates three major events in the life of the Lord Buddha, all of which are believed to have occurred on the same full moon day of the sixth lunar month: His birth, His enlightenment (Bodhi), and His passing into nirvana (Parinirvana).
Pioneer Day
Pioneer Day is a state holiday in Utah, and this day marks a significant event in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and is an important celebration for its members, particularly in Utah and in the surrounding regions where the Church has a strong presence.
Assumption Day
Assumption Day is a major feast in Christianity that commemorates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven. This day marks the belief that the Mother of Jesus, at the end of her earthly life, was taken body and soul into Heaven.
The Prophet's Birthday
The Prophet’s Birthday commemorates the birth of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. It is one of the most significant religious observances for many Muslims around the world.
Nikini Full Moon Poya Day
Nikini Full Moon Poya commemorates the First Buddhist Council at Rajagaha, where 500 Arahants preserved the Dhamma and Vinaya after the Buddha’s Parinibbāna. It also marks the start of the Vassana rainy retreat, strengthening monastic discipline.
Orthodox Assumption Day
Assumption Day is a major feast in Christianity that commemorates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven. This day marks the belief that the Mother of Jesus, at the end of her earthly life, was taken body and soul into Heaven.
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.