King's Birthday (Gibraltar)
King's Birthday in Gibraltar is in honor of the birthday of the reigning British monarch. The day reflects Gibraltar's close ties to the United Kingdom and the Crown's historic role in the territory. The holiday symbolizes loyalty, unity, and tradition, celebrating Gibraltar's connection to the British Commonwealth and its shared royal heritage.
Youth Day (South Africa)
Youth Day in South Africa commemorates the Soweto Uprising of 1976, when thousands of Black students protested against the apartheid government’s policy of enforcing education in Afrikaans rather than in their native languages.
Independent Day (Iceland)
Celebrated on the birthday of independence leader Jón Sigurðsson, Independent Day marks the founding of the Republic of Iceland in 1944. The day is filled with parades, music, speeches and family festivities, honoring national pride and freedom.
Constitution Day (Seychelles)
Constitution Day in Seychelles marks the 1993 adoption of the constitution, establishing democracy and a multi-party system, celebrated with ceremonies, cultural events and national pride.
Labour Day Trinidad and Tobago
Labour Day in Trinidad and Tobago is a national public holiday. It commemorates the 1937 labour uprising, led by Tubar Uriah "Buzz" Butler, which gave rise to the country’s modern trade union movement.
Sovereign's Birthday (BVI)
Sovereign's Birthday in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) marks the official birthday of the reigning British monarch, a long-standing tradition in many Commonwealth territories.
Midsummer Eve (Finland)
Midsummer Eve (Juhannusaatto) in Finland is often considered more important than Midsummer Day itself. Families and friends gather at summer cottages for saunas, bonfires and midnight sun festivities, blending ancient folk rituals with modern summer traditions.
Midsummer Day Sweden
Midsummer Day in Sweden is rooted in solstice traditions. It is one of Sweden’s most cherished holidays, marking the arrival of summer. The highlight is Midsummer Eve, with maypole dancing, flower wreaths, traditional foods like herring and strawberries, and folklore rituals.
Midsummer Day (Finland)
Midsummer Day (Juhannus) in Finland marks the summer solstice and the Day of the Finnish Flag. Families gather at summer cottages, light bonfires, enjoy saunas, and celebrate under the midnight sun, making it one of Finland’s most cherished holidays.
Martyrs' Day in Togo
Martyrs' Day in Togo is to honors all those who died fighting for Togo’s independence and democratic freedom, both during the colonial era and in the years following independence.
Independence Day Jura
Jura Independence Day marks a pivotal moment in Swiss history, the peaceful separation of the predominantly French-speaking and Catholic region of Jura from the largely German-speaking and Protestant Canton of Bern. The holiday commemorating the 1974 plebiscite in which parts of Jura voted to form their own canton.
National Day (Luxembourg)
National Day in Luxembourg honors the Grand Duke’s official birthday and serves as the country’s national holiday. Originally linked to the monarch’s birthday, the date was fixed in 1961 to ensure pleasant summer weather. Across the country, towns host concerts, cultural events, and family gatherings, making it a joyful celebration of Luxembourg’s heritage, monarchy, and independence.