St. George's Day in Canada

St. George's Day is to honor St. George, the patron saint of England. It is a public holiday in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Although not widely observed in Canada, it holds significance for English communities and individuals with ties to England.

Easter Tuesday

Easter Tuesday in Western Christianity is not as widely observed as a religious or public holiday compared to Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, but it is part of the Easter Octave, a period of eight days celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

St. Pierre Chanel Day

St. Pierre Chanel Day honors Saint Peter (Pierre) Chanel, the first martyr of Oceania and the patron saint of Oceania and missionary work. The day is especially significant in Wallis and Futuna, a French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific, where he was martyred in 1841.

St. Joseph the Worker

St. Joseph the Worker is honored by the Catholic Church. This feast celebrates St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus and the patron saint of workers and craftsmen, in his role as a humble laborer and model of dignity in work.

Wesak Day

Wesak Day is a significant celebration for Buddhists worldwide. It commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. In Malaysia, Wesak Day is a public holiday and is observed with reverence and vibrant ceremonies.

Gospel Day (Tuvalu)

Gospel Day in Tuvalu commemorates the arrival of Christianity to the islands through the work of Samoan and British missionaries in the mid-19th century, which played a major role in shaping Tuvalu's spiritual, social, and cultural identity.

Ascension Day

Ascension Day, also known as the Feast of the Ascension, is a Christian holy day celebrated 40 days after Easter Sunday, commemorating the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. It marks the end of Christ’s earthly ministry and His return to the Father, as described in the Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel of Luke.