Orthodox Pentecost Monday
Orthodox Pentecost Monday is part of the Afterfeast of Pentecost, continuing the celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. It is a day of significant liturgical and cultural importance in Eastern Orthodoxy, marked by prayers, traditions and community gatherings that honor the work of the Holy Spirit and the revelation of the Holy Trinity.
National Heroes' Day (Uganda)
National Heroes' Day is a day to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives or made extraordinary contributions to Uganda’s liberation, peace and development. Many of these individuals are associated with the National Resistance Army (NRA) struggle that led to the current government's rise to power in 1986.
King Kamehameha I Day
King Kamehameha I Day is a state holiday in Hawaiʻi to honor King Kamehameha I (1758–1819), the first monarch to unite the Hawaiian Islands under a single rule. Known as Kamehameha the Great, he is celebrated for his leadership, vision, and contributions to the foundation of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi.
King's Birthday (Tuvalu)
King’s Birthday in Tuvalu is a national public holiday, and it honors the official birthday of the reigning British monarch, who serves as Head of State in Tuvalu, a Commonwealth realm and constitutional monarchy.
King's Birthday (Turks and Caicos Islands)
King’s Birthday in the Turks and Caicos Islands is a public holiday that celebrates the official birthday of the reigning British monarch, currently King Charles III. As a British Overseas Territory, the Turks and Caicos Islands observe the King’s Birthday in line with the tradition followed across many Commonwealth realms and territories.
Sultan of Kedah's Birthday
The Sultan of Kedah's Birthday is an annual celebration in the Malaysian state of Kedah, honoring the reigning Sultan. This day is observed as a public holiday in Kedah, allowing citizens to participate in festivities and pay tribute to their ruler. The Sultan of Kedah holds a revered position as both a constitutional monarch and a symbolic leader who embodies the state's heritage and unity.
Emancipation Day in Texas
In the state of Texas, Emancipation Day is celebrated as Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the state.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, holds a particularly significant place in United States history and African American culture. This date marks the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of the Civil War and the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the state, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863.
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, is a significant feast in the Catholic Church that celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. The name Corpus Christi is Latin for "Body of Christ".
Birthday of Artigas
The Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas is a national observance in Uruguay that honors the birth of the country’s most revered national hero. Artigas is widely regarded as the "Father of Uruguayan Nationhood" for his leadership in the fight for independence, federalism, and civil liberties in the early 19th century.