Day after Federal Fast
The Day after Federal Fast is a public holiday celebrated exclusively in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, and its history is closely linked to the evolution of the Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance, and Prayer, a Swiss national observance rooted in religious and historical traditions.
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.
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.
National Youth Day (TCI)
National Youth Day in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) honors the vital role of youth in TCI's society and future. With approximately one-third of the population under the age of 15, National Youth Day recognizes young people's contributions and potential in shaping the nation's development.
American Indian Heritage Day in Montana
American Indian Heritage Day is a celebration that honors the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native American peoples in the United States.
American Indian Heritage Day in Texas
American Indian Heritage Day is a celebration that honors the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native American peoples in the United States. It is an important day to recognize the resilience, diversity, and achievements of Indigenous communities while raising awareness about the challenges they have faced and continue to confront.
Friday before AFL Grand Final
The Friday before the AFL Grand Final is known as a public holiday in Victoria, Australia. It is officially called the "AFL Grand Final Friday", and it is observed annually on the day before the AFL Grand Final.
Revolution Day Yemen
Revolution Day in Yemen commemorates the 1962 revolution in North Yemen that led to the overthrow of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom and the establishment of the Yemen Arab Republic.
Binara Full Moon Poya Day
Binara Full Moon Poya commemorates the establishment of the Bhikkhuni Order, when the Buddha ordained his foster mother Mahāpajāpati Gotami and 500 women. This completed the Fourfold Sangha (monks, nuns, laymen, laywomen). The event marked a historic step in recognizing women’s spiritual capacity, a legacy still honored in Sri Lanka today.
Independence Day in Turkmenistan
Independence Day is one of the most important national holidays in Turkmenistan, and it marks the country’s independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Teacher's Day Taiwan
Teacher’s Day in Taiwan is celebrated every year, the traditionally recognized birthday of Confucius (孔子), China’s most revered educator and philosopher. This holiday honors the vital role teachers play in shaping individuals and society, deeply rooted in Confucian values of respect for education and instructors.
King's Birthday in Western Australia
The King’s Birthday is a public holiday celebrated in Australia to honor the reigning monarch’s birthday. While the actual birthday of King Charles III is on November 14, the holiday in Western Australia is usually observed on last Monday of September or the first Monday of October.