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.
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.
Statehood Day Slovenia
Statehood Day marks the 1991 declaration of independence, when Slovenia formally became a sovereign state after the referendum of December 1990. It is one of the most important national holidays, symbolizing freedom, independence, and self-determination.
Ashura
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a day of major religious and historical significance for all Muslims, but is observed differently by Sunni and Shia communities.
National Unity Day Tajikistan
National Unity Day in Tajikistan is celebrated every year to commemorate the signing of the General Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and National Accord in 1997. This historic accord marked the official end of the Tajik civil war (1992–1997), one of the most painful and destructive conflicts in the country's history.
Poson Full Moon Poya Day
Poson Full Moon Poya marks the arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thera and the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka during King Devanampiya Tissa’s reign in the 3rd century BCE. The historic meeting at Mihintale led to Buddhism becoming the island’s state religion. Today, Poson Full Moon Poya Day is one of Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist festivals.