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Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil)
Our Lady of Aparecida Day honors Nossa Senhora Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil. The day commemorates the 1717 discovery of a small clay statue of the Virgin Mary by fishermen in the Paraíba River, which became a symbol of hope and faith. Over centuries, devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida grew into one of Brazil’s most cherished traditions. Millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Aparecida, one of the largest churches in the world, to pay tribute.
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Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, and it is a well-known holiday primarily celebrated in the United Kingdom and other countries that were part of the British Empire, as well as in some European nations.
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Family Day (Vanuatu)
Family Day in Vanuatu is a public holiday that emphasizes the importance of family unity, rest, and togetherness, deeply rooted in Vanuatu’s cultural and communal values.
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St. Stephen's Day
St. Stephen’s Day is a Christian feast day immediately following Christmas Day. It honors St. Stephen, recognized as the first Christian martyr (also called the Protomartyr).
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National Day of Thanksgiving
The National Day of Thanksgiving in the Solomon Islands was created in 2004 to commemorate the end of The Tensions (1998–2003), honor peace and reconciliation, and dedicate a day for gratitude, prayer, and national unity.
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Independence and Unity Day
Independence and Unity Day commemorates the announcement of the plebiscite results in which Slovenians overwhelmingly voted for independence. It celebrates both the decision for sovereignty and the unity of the people, which paved the way for the official declaration of independence in June 1991.
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Rizal Day
Rizal Day commemorates the execution of Dr. José Rizal in 1896, honoring him as the Philippines’ national hero and symbol of freedom, celebrated with ceremonies, tributes, and patriotic programs.
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New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve marks the final day of the Gregorian calendar year and is a significant occasion for many people around the world. It's a time to reflect on the past year and welcome the beginning of a new one.
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Restoration Day Switzerland
Restoration Day in Geneva, Switzerland commemorates the restoration of the Republic of Geneva in 1813, after more than 15 years under French rule during the Napoleonic era.
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New Year's Day
New Year's Day is a globally celebrated holiday that marks the beginning of the new year on the Gregorian calendar. The transition to the new year is often accompanied by various customs, traditions, and celebrations.
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Republic Day Taiwan
Even though most of the world recognizes the People's Republic of China as "China", Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, continues to celebrate January 1 as Republic Day, marking the official founding day of the Republic of China (ROC) in 1911.
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Independence Day Sudan
Sudan’s Independence Day commemorates the country's liberation from British-Egyptian rule in 1956. Marked by parades, flag-raising ceremonies and cultural events, the holiday reflects national pride and the enduring hope for unity and stability.
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