Unity Day (Vanuatu)
Unity Day in Vanuatu is a national public holiday dedicated to honoring the unity of the country’s many islands, cultures, and linguistic groups, which was especially important during the formation of the modern Vanuatu nation.
St. Andrew's Day
St. Andrew's Day honors St. Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the patron saint of Scotland, Greece, Russia and other countries. It is a day of religious observance and cultural celebration, especially in Scotland, where it is a national holiday.
Independence Day Yemen
Independence Day in Yemen marks the day in 1967 when South Yemen (then the People’s Republic of South Yemen) gained full independence from British colonial rule after 128 years of occupation.
Commemoration Day (UAE)
Commemoration Day in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known as Martyrs’ Day, honors the Emirati soldiers and civilians who have sacrificed their lives in service to the nation, whether in military, humanitarian, or civil roles.
Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day in Alabama
Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day is a day of recognition and celebration honoring Rosa Parks, the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." Her pivotal role in the fight for racial equality began on December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus to a white passenger.
National Day (UAE)
National Day in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) marks the unification of the seven emirates in 1971 and the founding of the UAE as an independent, sovereign nation.
Immaculate Conception Day
Immaculate Conception Day is a major feast in the Catholic Church. It celebrates the belief that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin, a unique grace given by God to prepare her for her role as the Mother of Jesus Christ.
Constitution Day (Uzbekistan)
Constitution Day in Uzbekistan marks the adoption of the country's Constitution in 1992, which laid the legal foundation for the independent Republic of Uzbekistan following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Sultan of Selangor's Birthday
The Sultan of Selangor's Birthday is an annual public holiday in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. This day celebrates the birthday of the reigning Sultan, the constitutional monarch and head of state of Selangor, and highlights the historical and cultural significance of the monarchy in the state.
National Unity Day
National Unity Day in Zimbabwe commemorates the signing of the Unity Accord in 1987, a pivotal agreement that brought an end to political violence and division between the country’s two major liberation parties: ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) and ZAPU (Zimbabwe African People's Union).