Independence Day Zambia
Independence Day in Zambia marks the day in 1964 when Zambia gained independence from British colonial rule, becoming a sovereign nation under the leadership of its first president, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda.
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Hawke’s Bay Anniversary Day began in 1858 to mark the creation of the Hawke’s Bay Province. Although the provinces were abolished in 1876, the holiday survived as a regional public holiday.
Vap Full Moon Poya Day
Vap Full Moon Poya commemorates the Buddha’s seventh year after Enlightenment, when he preached the Abhidhamma in Tavatimsa Heaven to his mother and later descended at Sankassapura. It also marks the end of the Rainy Retreat and the beginning of the Kathina robe-offering tradition, which continues in Sri Lanka today.
National Day (Austria)
Austria’s National Day originated from the 1955 Declaration of Neutrality, following the Austrian State Treaty that restored full independence. Since 1965, it has been celebrated as a public holiday, symbolizing peace, sovereignty and national unity.
Labour Day (New Zealand)
Labour Day in New Zealand commemorates the establishment of the eight-hour workday led by Samuel Parnell in 1840, celebrates workers’ rights, and serves today as both a historical reminder and a springtime holiday.
October Bank Holiday
The October Bank Holiday in Ireland, introduced in 1977, provides a civic long weekend but also ties into Ireland’s ancient Samhain festival and modern Halloween celebrations, making it both a practical and culturally significant holiday.
Ochi Day (Greece)
Ochi Day in Greece commemorates Greece's defiant refusal of Italy's ultimatum in 1940, symbolizing national courage and resistance, celebrated with parades, flags and memorial ceremonies.
Republic Day in Turkey
Republic Day is Turkey’s most important national holiday. It commemorates the official proclamation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923, following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the victory of the Turkish War of Independence.
Nevada Day
Nevada Day is an annual state holiday celebrated in Nevada to commemorate the state’s admission to the United States as the 36th state on October 31, 1864. The holiday is a celebration of Nevada’s history, culture, and heritage, featuring various community events and festivities.
Reformation Day
Reformation Day commemorates the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. It marks the day in 1517 when Martin Luther, a German monk and theologian, is traditionally believed to have nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church.
Thanksgiving Day (Turks and Caicos Islands)
Thanksgiving Day in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is a public holiday that shares its date with the American Thanksgiving but is celebrated in a distinctly local and spiritual way, rooted in the islands' religious traditions, community values, and agricultural heritage.
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day is a Christian holy day dedicated to honoring all saints, both known and unknown, who have attained Heaven. It is observed by the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Anglican Communion, and many other Protestant denominations.