• Buddhism

    Buddha's Birthday (Macau)

    Buddha's Birthday honors the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. The day is marked with temple ceremonies, incense offerings, and the symbolic "Bathing of the Buddha" ritual, where devotees pour water over Buddha statues to signify purification and renewal. Many people visit temples to pray for peace, compassion and good fortune.

  • 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.

  • Spring Bank Holiday (IOM)

    The Spring Bank Holiday in the Isle of Man (IOM) is offering a seasonal long weekend. Introduced to replace Whit Monday, it is a public holiday marked by leisure, family activities, and often coincides with preparations for the world-famous TT Races.

  • Spring Bank Holiday (Jersey)

    The Spring Bank Holiday gives islanders a welcome break as spring turns to summer. Originating as a general holiday for banks and businesses in the 19th century, it has evolved into a seasonal celebration of rest and outdoor leisure. Many Jersey residents use the long weekend to enjoy the island's beaches, countryside walks, and family gatherings, marking the unofficial start of the summer season with community events and seaside activities.

  • Spring Bank Holiday (Gibraltar)

    The Spring Bank Holiday in Gibraltar offers residents a relaxing break as spring turns to summer. It provides a long weekend for rest, leisure and family activities. Many people take the opportunity to enjoy Gibraltar’s beaches, nature trails or local events, marking the transition to warmer months with a spirit of renewal and community.

  • Emancipation Day

    Abolition Day (Saint Martin)

    Abolition Day in Saint Martin commemorates the 1848 abolition of slavery in the French Caribbean, honoring the struggles and resilience of enslaved people and celebrating freedom, heritage, and human dignity.

  • Bermuda Day

    Bermuda Day marks the start of summer and is one of the island's most beloved holidays. Originally known as Empire Day, it evolved into a uniquely Bermudian celebration of national pride, culture, and heritage. Many islanders also take their first swim of the year and enjoy picnics or boat outings. Bermuda Day captures the island’s joyful spirit and sense of community, blending tradition and Caribbean flair.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Buddhism

    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.