Bonifacio Day
Bonifacio Day commemorates the birth of Andres Bonifacio, founder of the Katipunan and leader of the 1896 Philippine Revolution. It celebrates his heroism, patriotism, and the spirit of the Filipino people’s struggle for independence.
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day commemorates the region’s historical settlement and provincial foundation. It remains a regional public holiday, giving residents of the Chatham Islands a long weekend for rest and community events.
National Day (Romania)
National Day of Romania commemorates the Great Union of 1918, when Transylvania, Bessarabia, and Bukovina united with the Kingdom of Romania. It symbolizes national unity, freedom, and pride, marked by parades, ceremonies, and cultural festivities.
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.
Westland Anniversary Day
Westland Anniversary Day commemorates the 1868 founding of Westland Province after its separation from Canterbury. It continues as a regional public holiday for the Westland District, celebrated today as a summer long weekend of leisure and local pride.
Independence Restoration Day (Portugal)
Independence Restoration Day in Portugal commemorates the restoration of Portuguese independence in 1640 after 60 years of Spanish rule. It marks the uprising in Lisbon that ended the Iberian Union and placed King John IV of the House of Braganza on the throne. The day symbolizes national sovereignty, unity and resilience, celebrating Portugal’s return as an independent kingdom.
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.
Day of Navarra
The Day of Navarra honors both the patron saint San Francisco Javier and the regional identity of Navarra within Spain. It combines religious devotion, cultural festivities, and institutional recognition of the region’s autonomy and heritage.
King Bhumibol's Birthday
King Bhumibol's Birthday is one of Thailand's most important national holidays. It is not only the late king's birthday but also officially recognized as Father's Day and, for many years, Thailand's National Day.
Constitution Day Spain
Spain’s Constitution Day commemorates the 1978 referendum that approved the democratic Constitution, marking the country’s peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy and laying the foundation for modern Spain.
Independence Day (Finland)
Independence Day in Finland marks the country's 1917 declaration of independence from Russia. It is observed with flag ceremonies, remembrance events, and families lighting two blue-and-white candles, while the President's Independence Day Reception highlights the nation's pride and unity.
St. Ambrose (Italy)
St. Ambrose is the patron saint of Milan and one of the most influential figures in early Christianity. Serving as Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397 AD, he shaped the relationship between Church and State, inspired St. Augustine, and helped define Western Christian theology. His legacy endures through the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio in Milan, a Romanesque masterpiece he founded, and the Ambrosian Rite, a unique liturgical tradition still practiced in parts of Italy today.