International Women's Day in Tajikistan
In Tajikistan, International Women's Day is officially embraced as both International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day, a dual recognition honoring women as caregivers, educators, and the backbone of the family.
Revolution Day Syria
Revolution Day in Syria marks the anniversary of the 1963 Ba'athist coup d'état, a pivotal event in Syrian history that brought the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party to power. The coup reshaped Syria's political structure and laid the foundation for the Assad family's long-standing rule.
International Women's Day (Sierra Leone)
International Women’s Day in Sierra Leone is both a celebration and a call to action, honoring women’s achievements while raising awareness about ongoing struggles for equality, rights and empowerment.
International Women's Day (Germany)
International Women's Day is a global observance to celebrate women’s achievements and highlight gender equality, women’s rights, and challenges still to be addressed. It is not a national public holiday across all of Germany. However, Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have made March 8th an official public holiday in their states.
Canberra Day
Canberra Day is a public holiday in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) that celebrates the founding of Canberra, the capital city of Australia. It is an opportunity for residents to reflect on the city's history, and
enjoy festivities.
Labour Day in Victoria
Labour Day in Australia is a public holiday that honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement, particularly the establishment of the eight-hour workday. The holiday is observed on different dates across Australian states and territories.
Eight Hours Day
Eight Hours Day is a public holiday in Tasmania, Australian, celebrating the achievement of the eight-hour workday movement in the 19th century.
Adelaide Cup Day
Adelaide Cup Day is one of South Australia’s most prestigious horse racing events, held annually at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide. It is a key fixture on the Australian racing calendar and a major social and sporting occasion in the state.
Commonwealth Day
Commonwealth Day is a day to recognize the membership in the Commonwealth of Nations, its shared values with other member states, and its commitment to democracy, development, and international cooperation.
Taranaki Anniversary Day
Taranaki Anniversary Day commemorates the region’s establishment as a province in 1853. It continues today as a regional holiday, celebrated with the A&P Show and used as a day of family rest and community pride.
Youth Day Zambia
Youth Day in Zambia is a public holiday dedicated to honoring the achievements and role of young people in national development.
Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis
The Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis commemorates the day in 2013 when Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected as the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pope, and the first to take the name Francis.