Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) is one of the most significant traditional Chinese festivals. The festival is marked by family reunions and enjoying mooncakes. It symbolizes thanksgiving and harvest celebration.
Frances Xavier Cabrini Day
Frances Xavier Cabrini Day is a state holiday in Colorado, established to honor the life and legacy of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized by the Catholic Church.
King's Birthday in Queensland
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 Queensland is observed on the the first Monday in October.
Labour Day in Australian Capital Territory
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.
Independence Day (Uganda)
Independence Day in Uganda marks the day in 1962 when Uganda gained independence from British colonial rule, becoming a sovereign nation after nearly 70 years under British administration.
Sarawak Governor's Birthday
The Sarawak Governor's Birthday is an annual public holiday celebrated in Sarawak, Malaysia. It honors the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor), the ceremonial head of the state. The occasion highlights the Governor’s role in preserving unity and governance while celebrating Sarawak’s diverse cultural heritage.
Indigenous Resistance Day
Indigenous Resistance Day (Día de la Resistencia Indígena) is a national public holiday in Venezuela. It commemorates the struggles and resilience of Indigenous peoples against European colonization, particularly following the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492.
Day of the Race
Day of the Race (Día de la Raza) is a holiday observed in many Latin American countries, Spain, and the United States to commemorate the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. It recognizes the historic encounter between Europe and the Americas, a moment that profoundly shaped the course of world history.
Columbus Day
Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. This day is a subject of controversy as it also marks the beginning of the colonization of the Americas and the subsequent impact on Native American peoples. While some celebrate this day in honor of Columbus' achievements, others observe Indigenous Peoples' Day instead, recognizing the history and culture of indigenous people affected by European colonization.
American Indian Heritage Day in Alabama
American Indian Heritage Day is a celebration that honors the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native American peoples in the United States.