Events
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Independence Day in Tajikistan
Independence Day in Tajikistan marks the country’s official declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. This day symbolizes the beginning of Tajikistan's journey as a sovereign nation and is one of the most important national holidays.
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Day of Goodwill
The Day of Goodwill evolved from the British Boxing Day tradition but was renamed in 1994 to reflect South Africa’s democratic values, focusing on charity, generosity, and national unity.
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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.
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Hari Raya Haji (Singapore)
Hari Raya Haji in Singapore is a public holiday that marks both the end of the Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s act of faith. It is celebrated with prayers, korban rituals, charity, and family gatherings, emphasizing compassion and community.
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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.
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Our Lady of Sorrows
Our Lady of Sorrows represents Mary’s deep suffering alongside Christ, especially during his Passion. Her feast is a major Catholic celebration and a national holiday in Slovakia, where she is honored as the country’s Patroness.
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Birthday of Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala
Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala is a national public holiday in Tonga celebrating the birthday of Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala.
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Melilla Day
Melilla Day commemorates the 1497 conquest of Melilla by Pedro de Estopiñán and is now the official holiday of the autonomous city, combining civic honors, cultural festivities, and religious devotion to Our Lady of Victory, its patroness.
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South Canterbury Anniversary Day
South Canterbury Anniversary Day marks the 1859 establishment of South Canterbury as a distinct province. It is celebrated with regional holidays, community events, and springtime festivities.
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National Day (Saudi Arabia)
Saudi National Day marks September 23, 1932, when King Abdulaziz Al Saud unified the Arabian Peninsula into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Declared a public holiday in 2005, it symbolizes unity, sovereignty, and national pride, and is one of the country’s most celebrated occasions.
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Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, a significant holiday in the Jewish calendar. It marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Repentance or the Days of Awe, a period of introspection and preparation for Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
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Republic Day in Trinidad and Tobago
Republic Day is a national holiday in Trinidad and Tobago, marking the day in 1976 when the country officially became a republic, replacing the British monarch with a locally elected president as the head of state.