Sultan of Johor's Birthday

The Sultan of Johor's Birthday is a public holiday in the Malaysian state of Johor. It is a significant event in the state, marked by official ceremonies, cultural celebrations, and public festivities.

Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day

Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day is a state holiday in Hawaiʻi, honors Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, a prominent Hawaiian royal and statesman who played a key role in preserving Native Hawaiian culture and advocating for their rights during a pivotal time in Hawaiʻi's history.

Seward's Day

Seward's Day commemorates a pivotal moment in American history when the United States acquired Alaska from Russia, shaping the nation's geopolitical and economic future. This state holiday, celebrated in Alaska, honors William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State who negotiated the Alaska Purchase.

Spiritual Baptist Day

The Spiritual Baptist faith, also called the Shouter Baptist faith, is a Christian-based religion that combines elements of Protestant Christianity with African spiritual traditions. It is unique to the Caribbean, especially Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada.

Cesar Chavez Day

Cesar Chavez Day is a U.S. federal commemorative holiday celebrated annually on March 31. It honors the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez, a civil rights leader and labor activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW).

Transfer Day (US Virgin Islands)

Transfer Day in the U.S. Virgin Islands commemorates the transfer of the islands from Denmark to the United States in 1917, marking a major historical turning point for the territory.

Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, is a significant day in the Christian liturgical calendar, commemorating the events of the evening before Jesus's crucifixion. It is part of Holy Week and marks the institution of the Eucharist, the Last Supper, and Jesus’s act of washing His disciples’ feet.

Qingming Festival

The Qingming Festival (清明节), also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival. It is a time for Chinese people to honor their ancestors by visiting their graves, cleaning the tombstones, and making offerings.

Chakri Memorial Day

Chakri Memorial Day is a national holiday in Thailand and it commemorates the founding of the Chakri Dynasty in 1782 and honors the successive kings of this royal line, including the current monarch.

Orthodox Maundy Thursday

Orthodox Maundy Thursday, also known as Great and Holy Thursday, is one of the most important days in the Eastern Orthodox Church's observance of Holy Week. It commemorates the Last Supper, the institution of the Eucharist, and Jesus’s washing of the disciples’ feet, as well as the betrayal of Jesus by Judas. It serves as a profound moment of reflection on Christ’s humility, love, and sacrifice.