Events
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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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Indian Arrival Day
Indian Arrival Day is a national public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago to commemorate the arrival of the first Indian indentured laborers to the country in 1845. It honors the contributions, culture, and resilience of the Indo-Trinidadian community, whose ancestors came from India to work on sugar plantations after slavery was abolished.
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Day of the Canary Islands
The Day of the Canary Islands commemorates the first meeting of the Canary Islands Parliament on May 30, 1983, symbolizing both political autonomy and cultural pride.
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Day of Castilla–La Mancha
The Day of Castilla–La Mancha commemorates the creation of its autonomous institutions on May 31, 1983, following the Statute of Autonomy of 1982. It is celebrated each year with official honors and cultural festivities, symbolizing the region’s unity, traditions and self-government.
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Vesak Day (Singapore)
Vesak Day marks the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. In Singapore, it has been a public holiday since 1955 and is celebrated with temple ceremonies, acts of kindness, and community gatherings.
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Buddha Day (Indonesia)
Buddha Day in Indonesia, known as Vesak or Waisak, celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and passing (parinirvana) of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. , it is marked by prayers, meditation, and candlelight processions, especially at Borobudur Temple, symbolizing peace, compassion and spiritual awakening.
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King's Birthday (New Zealand)
King’s Birthday in New Zealand, , honors the reigning monarch (currently King Charles III) and includes official ceremonies, the Honours List, and community celebrations, while also serving as a valued long weekend for the public.
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June Bank Holiday
The June Bank Holiday in Ireland was established in 1973 to give people a summer holiday weekend. Today, it is celebrated with sports, festivals, travel and outdoor activities, marking the true start of the Irish summer season.
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Independence Day (Samoa)
Independence Day in Samoa is marking the nation’s freedom in 1962 as the first Pacific Island country to gain independence. The day is honored with parades, cultural performances, church services and community gatherings that showcase Samoan pride and identity.
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International Children's Day (Romania)
International Children's Day in Romania honors the rights, joy, and well-being of children. It is a day filled with festivals, outdoor games, and family activities, celebrating childhood, love, and the importance of nurturing future generations.
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Pancasila Day (Indonesia)
Pancasila Day in Indonesia honors the founding philosophy of Indonesia, introduced by Sukarno in 1945. The five principles (belief in one God, humanity, unity, democracy, and social justice) serve as the nation’s moral and ideological foundation, promoting unity in diversity and national harmony.
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Republic Day (Italy)
Republic Day is a national holiday in Italy marking the 1946 referendum when Italians voted to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic. It was also the first election in which Italian women voted. The day is commemorated with a military parade in Rome, a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and an aerial show, symbolizing Italy’s rebirth as a free and democratic nation.