Religion Holiday

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.

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.

St. Andrew's Day
St. Andrew's Day honors St. Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the patron saint of Scotland, Greece, Russia and other countries. It is a day of religious observance and cultural celebration, especially in Scotland, where it is a national holiday.

Day of Navarra
The Day of Navarra honors both the patron saint San Francisco Javier and the regional identity of Navarra within Spain. It combines religious devotion, cultural festivities, and institutional recognition of the region’s autonomy and heritage.

Immaculate Conception Day
Immaculate Conception Day is a major feast in the Catholic Church. It celebrates the belief that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin, a unique grace given by God to prepare her for her role as the Mother of Jesus Christ.

Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day
Unduvap Full Moon Poya commemorates the arrival of Arahat Sanghamitta Theri in Sri Lanka with the sacred Bodhi tree sapling from Bodh Gaya and the establishment of the Bhikkhuni Sangha. The Sri Maha Bodhi, planted in Anuradhapura in 288 BCE, still stands today as the world’s oldest recorded tree, symbolizing Sri Lanka’s enduring Buddhist heritage and the recognition of women in the monastic community.

Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day preceding Christmas Day, which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a public holiday in some countries, and it holds significant religious and cultural importance for Christians and is widely observed around the world.