Somaliland Sovereignty Day
Somaliland Sovereignty Day commemorates May 18, 1991, when Somaliland declared itself independent after decades of hardship under Somali rule, reclaiming the short-lived sovereignty it first had in 1960. It is celebrated as a day of freedom, resilience and national pride.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Queen Suthida's Birthday
Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, the Queen of Thailand and consort of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X), celebrates her birthday each year. It is recognized as a national holiday in Thailand, marked with national ceremonies, decorations, and expressions of loyalty and respect to the monarchy.
Memorial Day (South Korea)
Memorial Day in South Korea, established in 1956, honors those who sacrificed their lives in the Korean War and other struggles for independence and security. Celebrated on , it has become a national day of mourning, gratitude, and unity, marked by ceremonies, silence and national flag observances.
Day of La Rioja
The Day of La Rioja commemorates the region’s autonomy and identity, blending political history with cultural pride, traditional festivities, and the celebration of its rich wine and food heritage.
King's Birthday (Solomon Islands)
King’s Birthday (formerly Queen’s Birthday) in the Solomon Islands is a national holiday honoring the reigning monarch, currently King Charles III, observed in mid-June with official ceremonies, parades and community celebrations that reflect the country’s Commonwealth ties.
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.
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.