Coronation Day in Thailand
Coronation Day in Thailand was also known as Wan Chatramongkhon. It commemorates the formal coronation of the reigning monarch and highlights the sacred and historical traditions of the Thai monarchy.
Children's Day (South Korea)
Children’s Day in South Korea was created by Bang Jeong-hwan in 1923, and declared a national holiday in 1975. Today, it is marked by family celebrations, gifts, and cultural events, symbolizing both joy and the importance of children’s rights.
Martyrs' Day Syria
Martyrs’ Day in Syria honors the memory of Syrian nationalists executed by the Ottoman Empire in 1916. The day commemorates those who gave their lives fighting for freedom, Arab nationalism, and independence, and it holds deep emotional and historical significance in both Syria and Lebanon, which were then part of Greater Syria under Ottoman rule.
Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV was elected as the 266th successor to St. Peter on May 8, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis. His election marked a historic moment as he became the first American-born pope and the first member of the Augustinian order to ascend to the papacy.
Victory Day in Wallis and Futuna
Victory Day is a public holiday in Wallis and Futuna. It commemorates the Allied victory in Europe during World War II, marking the formal surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945. As a French overseas collectivity, Wallis and Futuna observes this day in alignment with France's national holiday.
Victory Day Tajikistan
Victory Day marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and the end of the Great Patriotic War (the Eastern Front of World War II). In Tajikistan, as in other former Soviet republics, it is a deeply significant holiday that honors the sacrifices made by Tajik soldiers and civilians during World War II.
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
The Royal Ploughing Ceremony is an ancient Thai tradition held each year in May, marking the beginning of the rice-growing season. The ceremony blends Hindu and Buddhist rituals, symbolizing prosperity, good harvests, and the close relationship between the Thai monarchy and agriculture.
SPLA Day
SPLA Day commemorates the 1983 founding of the SPLA, the rebel army that fought for South Sudan’s freedom, eventually leading to the country’s independence in 2011.
Galician Literature Day
Galician Literature Day honors the Galician language and its literary tradition, first inspired by Rosalía de Castro’s Cantares Gallegos. Each year it highlights a different author, blending education, culture and civic pride to strengthen Galicia’s linguistic and cultural identity.
Constitution and Flag Day
Constitution and Flag Day is a national public holiday in Turkmenistan, and it marks two significant events in Turkmenistan’s national identity: the adoption of the Constitution of Turkmenistan and the celebration of the national flag.
Buddha's Birthday (South Korea)
Buddha’s Birthday originated in India, spread across Asia with Buddhism, and became a central festival in Korea from the 4th century CE. Despite suppression under Confucian rule, it survived and is now one of Korea’s most cherished holidays, marked by lantern festivals, rituals, and cultural celebrations.
Africa Day
Africa Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, which later became the African Union (AU). The holiday commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963 and celebrates the struggle for African unity, freedom, and progress.