BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ExcelNotes X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTSTAMP:20260405T175331 CREATED:20251015T040013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T040013Z UID:10000719-1777766400-1777852799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Constitution Day (Japan) DESCRIPTION:Constitution Day commemorates the enforcement of Japan's postwar Constitution of 1947\, which established democracy\, pacifism and the sovereignty of the people. The day encourages citizens to reflect on the meaning of democracy and peace in modern Japan. It is also part of Golden Week\, a series of national holidays when museums\, government buildings and cultural sites often hold special events and open houses. \nWhen is Constitution Day?\nConstitution Day in Japan is observed on May 03 each year. \nThe following is the list of Constitution Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2020Sunday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2021Monday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2023Wednesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2024Friday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2025Saturday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2026Sunday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2027Monday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2028Wednesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2029Thursday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2030Friday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2031Saturday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2032Monday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2033Tuesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2035Thursday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2036Saturday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2037Sunday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2038Monday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2039Tuesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2040Thursday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2041Friday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2042Saturday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2043Sunday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2044Tuesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2046Thursday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2047Friday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2048Sunday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Constitution Day?\nConstitution Day is to commemorate the promulgation of Japan's postwar Constitution in 1947. This document replaced the Meiji Constitution of 1889\, transforming Japan from an imperial state under the emperor's sovereignty into a democratic nation founded on the sovereignty of the people\, respect for human rights and the renunciation of war. \nAfter Japan's defeat in World War II\, the Allied Occupation led by the United States pushed for sweeping political reforms. A new constitution was drafted under the supervision of General Douglas MacArthur's staff but refined and adopted by Japanese lawmakers. The result was the Constitution of Japan\, promulgated on November 3\, 1946 and officially enacted on May 3\, 1947. \nThe new constitution introduced three key principles: \n– Sovereignty of the people\, political power derives from the people\, not the emperor.\n– Respect for fundamental human rights\, ensuring freedoms such as speech\, assembly\, and equality.\n– Renunciation of war\, article 9 declares that Japan will not maintain military forces for warfare. \nConstitution Day became a national holiday in 1948\, intended as a time for citizens to reflect on democracy and peace. It is now part of Golden Week\, one of Japan's most festive holiday periods\, during which the National Diet Building and government institutions open to the public for tours and special exhibitions celebrating Japan's democratic values. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/constitution-day-japan/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Constitution-Day-Japan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T175331 CREATED:20250712T034834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T043501Z UID:10000383-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Coronation Day in Thailand DESCRIPTION:Coronation Day in Thailand was also known as Wan Chatramongkhon. It commemorates the formal coronation of the reigning monarch and highlights the sacred and historical traditions of the Thai monarchy. \nWhen is Coronation Day?\nCoronation Day is observed annually on May 4. \nThe following is the list of Coronation Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2023Thursday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2024Saturday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2025Sunday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2028Thursday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2029Friday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2030Saturday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2031Sunday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2034Thursday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2035Friday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2036Sunday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2040Friday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2041Saturday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2042Sunday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2045Thursday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2046Friday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2047Saturday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Coronation Day?\nThe tradition of royal coronation in Thailand traces back to the Ayutthaya Kingdom (1350–1767) and was refined during the Rattanakosin era\, starting in 1782 with the founding of the Chakri Dynasty by King Rama I. \nThai coronations incorporate Hindu-Brahmin rituals\, Theravāda Buddhist practices\, and ancient Siamese royal customs\, symbolizing the king's spiritual role as a Dhammaraja (righteous ruler) and protector of the kingdom. \nKing Rama IX (Bhumibol Adulyadej) was officially crowned on May 5\, 1950\, and reigned for 70 years\, from 1946 until his passing in 2016. His coronation was conducted in a grand ceremony rich in Hindu-Buddhist rituals\, symbolizing both spiritual and temporal authority. During his reign\, May 5 was observed annually as Coronation Day in Thailand. \nKing Rama X (Maha Vajiralongkorn) ascended the throne on December 1\, 2016\, and was officially crowned on May 4\, 2019. Beginning in 2020\, the Thai government rescheduled Coronation Day to May 4 to commemorate the date of his formal anointment as king. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/coronation-day-thailand/ CATEGORIES:Celebration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Coronation-Day-in-Thailand.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T175331 CREATED:20250917T045937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T013422Z UID:10000584-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:May Bank Holiday (Ireland) DESCRIPTION:The May Bank Holiday in Ireland is rooted in both ancient Celtic Beltane traditions and modern labor rights movements. Today\, it marks the start of summer\, with festivals\, sports and community gatherings across the country. \nWhen is May Bank Holiday?\nMay Bank Holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of May. \nThe following is the list of May Bank Holiday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2021Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2022Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2024Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2027Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2029Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2030Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2031Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2032Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2033Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2035Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2036Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2038Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2039Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2040Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2041Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2042Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2044Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2046Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2047Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of May Bank Holiday?\nLong before it was a bank holiday\, May 1st (May Day) was celebrated in Ireland as Bealtaine (Beltane). It marked the start of summer in the Celtic calendar. Bealtaine was one of the four great Celtic fire festivals (alongside Samhain\, Imbolc\, and Lughnasadh). \nAcross Europe\, May Day also became associated with workers' rights and the labor movement in the 19th century. It honored struggles for fair working conditions\, especially the 8-hour workday. \nWhile Ireland had deep folk traditions for May 1st\, the political side of May Day (marches and union rallies) also became important in cities like Dublin. \nIreland officially introduced the May Bank Holiday in 1994. Set for the first Monday in May\, it provided a long weekend for workers and families. \nThis modern bank holiday merged the ancient festival spirit of Bealtaine with the contemporary labor associations of May Day. Today\, the May Bank Holiday is seen as the unofficial start of summer. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/may-bank-holiday-ireland/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/May-Bank-Holiday-Ireland.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T175331 CREATED:20250929T050122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T050122Z UID:10000604-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:St. Florian's Day DESCRIPTION:St. Florian's Day is one of Upper Austria's most meaningful regional feast days. It honors St. Florian\, the patron saint of the region and of firefighters\, through religious pilgrimages to St. Florian Monastery\, firefighter ceremonies and community festivals\, keeping alive traditions that date back to the early Middle Ages. \nWhen is St. Florian's Day?\nSt. Florian's Day is celebrated every year on May 4. \nThe following is the list of St. Florian's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2022Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2023Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2024Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2025Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2027Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2028Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2029Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2030Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2031Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2032Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2033Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2034Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2035Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2036Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2038Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2039Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2040Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2041Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2042Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2044Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2045Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2046Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2047Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of St. Florian's Day?\nBorn around 250 AD\, Florian served as a Roman officer in Noricum (a Roman province covering much of present-day Upper Austria). During Emperor Diocletian's persecutions of Christians\, Florian was ordered to renounce his faith. He refused\, was arrested\, and executed by being drowned in the Enns River with a heavy stone tied around his neck around the year 304 AD. He was quickly venerated as a martyr\, and his story spread across Central Europe. \nEarly Christians in the region preserved Florian's relics\, and his tomb became a pilgrimage site. Stories of miracles\, especially related to protection from fire and floods\, strengthened his reputation. Devotion to St. Florian spread beyond Austria into Bavaria\, Poland\, and Hungary. \nA monastery was built near the site of his martyrdom\, known today as St. Florian Monastery\, one of the oldest monastic sites in Austria. \nBy the 11th century\, it became a major pilgrimage destination. The monastery later grew into a Baroque landmark and remains the spiritual heart of his veneration. \nFrom the Middle Ages onward\, St. Florian became associated with protection against fire\, floods\, and natural disasters. He was named patron saint of firefighters\, chimney sweeps\, brewers\, and Austria's Upper Austria region. \nHis image\, pouring water over a burning house\, became widespread on houses\, barns\, and public buildings as a protective symbol. \nIn Upper Austria\, it became a deeply rooted regional tradition tied to both religious ceremonies and community identity. \nSince the 19th century\, fire brigades have played a central role in celebrations\, with parades\, blessings of equipment and remembrance ceremonies. Today\, the Austrian Fire Service considers May 4 not only St. Florian's Day but also the official Firefighters' Day. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/st-florians-day/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/St.-Florians-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T175331 CREATED:20251002T021146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T025102Z UID:10000617-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Early May Bank Holiday (IOM) DESCRIPTION:The Early May Bank Holiday in the Isle of Man (IOM) is providing a springtime long weekend. It reflects wider British and European traditions linked to May Day and International Workers' Day\, and is marked locally with community fairs\, family activities\, and a seasonal break. \nWhen is the Early May Bank Holiday?\nThe Early May Bank Holiday in the Isle of Man is observed on the first Monday in May. \nThe following is the list of the Early May Bank Holiday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2021Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2022Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2024Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2027Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2029Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2030Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2031Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2032Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2033Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2035Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2036Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2038Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2039Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2040Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2041Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2042Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2044Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2046Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2047Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the Early May Bank Holiday?\nThe holiday has its roots in the ancient May Day festivals\, celebrated across Europe to mark the arrival of summer. These festivals included dancing\, fairs and community gatherings. \nMay Day also became associated with workers' rights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries\, particularly after the labor movements of the 1880s and the recognition of International Workers' Day on May 1. \nIn 1978\, the UK government introduced the Early May Bank Holiday\, fixed to the first Monday in May\, giving workers a guaranteed long weekend. \nThe Isle of Man\, while self-governing\, aligned many of its bank holidays with the UK\, and the Early May Bank Holiday was adopted on the island around the same time. \nUnlike distinctly Manx holidays such as Tynwald Day or the TT Bank Holiday\, the Early May Bank Holiday does not have unique Isle of Man traditions. \nInstead\, it reflects broader seasonal and labor-related observances\, often marked by spring fairs\, leisure activities and family time. \nToday\, the Early May Bank Holiday remains a modern addition to the Isle of Man's calendar\, offering a spring break and connecting the island to wider British and European traditions of celebrating the start of summer and honoring workers. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/may-bank-holiday-iom/ CATEGORIES:Celebration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Early-May-Bank-Holiday-IOM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T175331 CREATED:20251004T184237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T184237Z UID:10000644-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Early May Bank Holiday (Jersey) DESCRIPTION:The Early May Bank Holiday in Jersey marks the arrival of spring and offering islanders a well-earned break. Rooted in ancient May Day traditions and later tied to the workers' rights movement\, it has evolved into a non-political holiday focused on rest\, community\, and enjoying Jersey's natural beauty. Many residents spend the long weekend outdoors—walking along beaches\, attending local fairs\, or welcoming the start of the summer season. \nWhen is the Early May Bank Holiday?\nThe Early May Bank Holiday in Jersey is celebrated on the first Monday in May. \nThe following is the list of the Early May Bank Holiday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2021Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2022Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2024Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2027Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2029Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2030Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2031Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2032Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2033Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2035Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2036Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2038Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2039Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2040Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2041Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2042Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2044Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2046Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2047Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the Early May Bank Holiday?\nThe Early May Bank Holiday traces its roots to May Day\, an ancient European spring festival celebrating the arrival of warmer weather\, fertility\, and the renewal of nature. Traditional customs included maypole dancing\, crowning the May Queen\, and village gatherings. \nBy the late 19th century\, May 1 also became associated with International Workers' Day\, a global commemoration of labor rights inspired by the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago. Across Europe\, including the British Isles\, it symbolized workers' solidarity and the movement for fair wages and shorter hours. \nIn 1978\, the United Kingdom officially established the Early May Bank Holiday as a national public holiday\, held on the first Monday in May. As a Crown Dependency\, Jersey adopted this public holiday into its own calendar around the same time\, aligning with the UK's schedule but observing it under local jurisdiction. \nWhile its origins are rooted in the labor movement\, the Early May Bank Holiday in Jersey gradually lost its political focus. Instead\, it evolved into a celebration of springtime\, outdoor leisure\, and the start of the island's tourist season. \nToday\, the Early May Bank Holiday is seen as a non-political spring holiday in Jersey\, a time to rest\, enjoy the outdoors\, and mark the transition from spring to summer. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/early-may-bank-holiday-jersey/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Early-May-Bank-Holiday-Jersey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T175331 CREATED:20251010T044914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T044914Z UID:10000690-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Independence Restoration Day (Latvia) DESCRIPTION:Independence Restoration Day in Latvia commemorates the 1990 declaration restoring Latvia's independence from Soviet rule\, honoring the nation's courage\, unity and peaceful path toward freedom and democracy. \nWhen is Independence Restoration Day?\nIndependence Restoration Day in Latvia is celebrated on May 4 every year. \nThe following is the list of Independence Restoration Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2023Thursday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2024Saturday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2025Sunday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2028Thursday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2029Friday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2030Saturday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2031Sunday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2034Thursday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2035Friday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2036Sunday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2040Friday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2041Saturday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2042Sunday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2045Thursday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2046Friday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2047Saturday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Independence Restoration Day?\nLatvia first gained independence on November 18\, 1918\, following World War I and the collapse of the Russian Empire. However\, this independence was short-lived. \nIn June 1940\, under the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union\, Latvia was occupied and annexed by the USSR. The following decades brought mass deportations\, political repression\, and suppression of Latvian culture and identity. \nBy the late 1980s\, the Soviet Union began to weaken. These reforms gave rise to national movements across the Baltic States (Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania) calling for greater autonomy and eventually full independence. \nIn Latvia\, the Popular Front of Latvia\, founded in 1988\, became the main political force advocating for sovereignty. The movement emphasized peaceful protest\, national unity\, and cultural revival\, symbolized by the restoration of the Latvian flag\, language\, and songs of freedom. \nOn August 23\, 1989\, approximately two million people from Latvia\, Lithuania\, and Estonia joined hands to form a 600-kilometer human chain known as the Baltic Way\, spanning from Vilnius to Tallinn. \nOn May 4\, 1990\, the Supreme Council of the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic convened in Riga and passed the Declaration "On the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia". The document declared that Latvia's 1940 annexation by the USSR was illegal\, and it restored the authority of the 1922 Latvian Constitution. \nAlthough the May 4 declaration marked the legal restoration of independence\, the transition was gradual. The Soviet Union initially refused to recognize the declaration\, and tensions escalated throughout 1990–1991. After the failed Moscow coup in August 1991\, Latvia finally regained full de facto independence on August 21\, 1991\, completing the process that began on May 4\, 1990. \nIndependence Restoration Day is one of Latvia's most important civic observances\, symbolizing peaceful resistance\, national unity and the triumph of democracy. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/independence-restoration-day-latvia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Independence-Restoration-Day-Latvia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T175331 CREATED:20251015T041021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T041113Z UID:10000720-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Greenery Day (Japan) DESCRIPTION:Greenery Day in Japan honors nature\, the environment and the appreciation of living things. Originally observed on April 29 to commemorate Emperor Shōwa's love of nature\, it was moved to May 4 in 2007. On this day\, people visit parks\, gardens and forests\, enjoying outdoor activities and reflecting on the importance of environmental preservation and harmony with nature. \nWhen is Greenery Day?\nGreenery Day in Japan is observed on May 04 each year. \nThe following is the list of Greenery Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2023Thursday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2024Saturday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2025Sunday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2028Thursday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2029Friday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2030Saturday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2031Sunday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2034Thursday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2035Friday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2036Sunday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2040Friday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2041Saturday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2042Sunday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2045Thursday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2046Friday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2047Saturday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Greenery Day?\nGreenery Day is a national holiday in Japan dedicated to the appreciation of nature and the environment. Its origins are closely tied to Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) and Japan's postwar history. \nOriginally\, April 29 was celebrated as Emperor Shōwa's Birthday during his reign (1926–1989). After his death\, the day was renamed Greenery Day in 1989\, to honor the late emperor's deep love of nature\, particularly his interest in botany and marine biology\, without directly referencing his wartime legacy. The intent was to retain the holiday while shifting its focus toward environmental appreciation and peace. \nIn 2007\, Greenery Day was officially moved to May 4\, as part of the reorganization of Japan's Golden Week holidays. April 29 was renamed Shōwa Day\, allowing people to reflect on the turbulent yet transformative Shōwa era. \nToday\, Greenery Day encourages people to spend time outdoors\, plant trees\, and cherish Japan's natural beauty. It also symbolizes the nation's ongoing respect for environmental harmony and sustainable living\, aligning with Japan's cultural reverence for nature found in Shinto and Buddhist traditions. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/greenery-day-japan/ CATEGORIES:Memorial Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Greenery-Day-Japan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T175331 CREATED:20251103T014109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T014109Z UID:10000734-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Antigua and Barbuda) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Antigua and Barbuda recognizes the efforts that shaped the nation's social and economic progress. It features vibrant parades\, union marches and political rallies. The holiday blends advocacy and celebration\, reflecting both the country's proud labour heritage and its joyful Caribbean spirit. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Antigua and Barbuda is celebrated on the first Monday in May every year. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 03\, 2021Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 02\, 2022Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 06\, 2024Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 03\, 2027Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 07\, 2029Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 06\, 2030Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 05\, 2031Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 03\, 2032Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 02\, 2033Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 07\, 2035Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 05\, 2036Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 03\, 2038Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 02\, 2039Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 07\, 2040Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 06\, 2041Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 05\, 2042Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 02\, 2044Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 07\, 2046Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 06\, 2047Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 03\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Antigua and Barbuda has deep roots in the nation's struggle for workers' rights and social justice. Its origins date back to the early 20th century\, when labourers\, particularly sugar estate workers\, faced harsh working conditions\, long hours and low wages under colonial rule. These hardships gave rise to one of the Caribbean's earliest and most influential labour movements. \nIn the 1930s and 1940s\, the call for better wages and fair treatment grew stronger. The formation of the Antigua Trades and Labour Union (ATLU) in 1939\, led by Sir Vere Cornwall Bird Sr.\, marked a turning point. The ATLU became a powerful voice for the working class and played a major role in shaping both the country's labour policies and its political future. \nThe first Labour Day celebration took place on May 1\, 1951\, when workers took the day off and gathered for marches and speeches demanding recognition of their rights. Their determination prompted the government to formally designate Labour Day as a public holiday soon after\, making Antigua and Barbuda one of the first Caribbean nations to do so. \nOver time\, the day evolved beyond its union roots into a broader celebration of national unity\, workers' contributions\, and political expression. It remains a day for rallies\, speeches\, parades\, and family festivities\, often featuring performances and beach events. \nToday\, Labour Day continues to honour the sacrifices and achievements of the workers who helped build modern Antigua and Barbuda\, standing as both a tribute to the island's labour pioneers and a reminder of the ongoing pursuit of social and economic equality. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-antigua-and-barbuda/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Labour-Day-Antigua-and-Barbuda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTSTAMP:20260405T175331 CREATED:20250906T233713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T233713Z UID:10000491-1777939200-1778025599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Children's Day (South Korea) DESCRIPTION:Children's Day in South Korea was created by Bang Jeong-hwan in 1923\, and declared a national holiday in 1975. Today\, it is marked by family celebrations\, gifts\, and cultural events\, symbolizing both joy and the importance of children's rights. \nWhen is Children's Day?\nChildren's Day in South Korea is celebrated every year on May 5. \nThe following is the list of Children's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2022Thursday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2023Friday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2024Sunday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2028Friday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2029Saturday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2030Sunday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2031Monday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2033Thursday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2034Friday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2035Saturday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2036Monday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2038Wednesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2039Thursday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2040Saturday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2041Sunday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2042Monday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2044Thursday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2045Friday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2046Saturday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2047Sunday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Children's Day?\nChildren's Day was first proposed in the 1920s by Bang Jeong-hwan (방정환)\, a children's rights activist\, writer and educator. \nAt that time\, Korea was under Japanese colonial rule (1910–1945)\, and Bang wanted to improve respect for children\, who were often treated as "miniature adults" rather than individuals with rights. \nIn 1923\, Bang and other members of the Saekdonghoe (Association of the Rainbow Colors)\, a youth movement\, declared May 1 as the first Children's Day in Korea. \nThe colonial authorities viewed the movement as potentially nationalist and subversive\, since it encouraged Koreans to see children as future leaders of an independent nation. \nAs a result\, by the 1930s\, public celebrations of Children's Day were banned under Japanese rule. After Korea's liberation in 1945\, Children's Day was revived. \nIn 1946\, the holiday was officially reintroduced\, this time on May 5 (instead of May 1)\, to avoid overlap with International Labour Day. \nIn 1975\, the South Korean government officially designated May 5 as a national holiday. \nChildren's Day is not just a fun holiday but also a reminder of children's dignity\, rights and role as the nation's future. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/childrens-day-south-korea/ CATEGORIES:People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Childrens-Day-South-Korea.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTSTAMP:20260405T175331 CREATED:20250914T044443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T044443Z UID:10000564-1777939200-1778025599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Liberation Day (Netherlands) DESCRIPTION:Liberation Day marks the end of WWII occupation in the Netherlands. It is celebrated every year with ceremonies\, festivals\, and the Freedom Flame\, reminding the nation of the importance of peace and democracy. \nWhen is Liberation Day?\nLiberation Day in Netherlands is celebrated every year on May 5. \nThe following is the list of Liberation Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2020Monday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2021Tuesday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2022Wednesday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2023Thursday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2024Saturday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2025Sunday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2026Monday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2027Tuesday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2028Thursday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2029Friday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2030Saturday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2031Sunday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2032Tuesday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2033Wednesday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2034Thursday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2035Friday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2036Sunday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2037Monday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2038Tuesday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2039Wednesday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2040Friday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2041Saturday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2042Sunday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2043Monday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2044Wednesday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2045Thursday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2046Friday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2047Saturday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2048Monday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Liberation Day?\nOn May 10\, 1940\, Nazi Germany invaded the Netherlands. After just five days of fighting\, the Dutch army surrendered on May 15\, 1940\, following the devastating bombing of Rotterdam. \nThe occupation lasted for five years\, bringing harsh repression\, persecution of Jews and resistance fighters\, forced labor\, and the Hunger Winter (1944–1945)\, which caused mass starvation. \nIn early May 1945\, Allied forces advanced into the Netherlands. \nOn May 4\, 1945\, German forces in the Netherlands\, Northwest Germany\, and Denmark surrendered to Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery in Lüneburg Heath\, Germany. \nOn May 5\, 1945\, at Wageningen\, German commander General Blaskowitz and Canadian General Charles Foulkes negotiated the final surrender of German forces in the Netherlands. \nThis marked the official liberation of the Netherlands. \nThe first Liberation Day celebrations were held on May 5\, 1945\, immediately after the surrender. \nInitially\, each year emphasized remembrance of liberation and the gratitude toward Allied soldiers\, especially the Canadians\, who played a key role. \nIn 1946\, May 5 was declared an annual day of national celebration. \nIn 1960\, it was decided that official nationwide celebrations would be held once every five years (e.g.\, 1960\, 1965\, 1970). \nIn 1990\, the Dutch government declared Liberation Day a national holiday every year\, but it is only a mandatory day off work once every five years. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/liberation-day-netherlands/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday,War ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Liberation-Day-Netherlands.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20251015T043119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T043153Z UID:10000721-1777939200-1778025599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Children's Day (Japan) DESCRIPTION:Children's Day in Japan is a joyful national holiday dedicated to celebrating the happiness\, health\, and growth of children\, and honoring their individuality and potential. \nWhen is Children's Day?\nChildren's Day in Japan is observed on May 05 each year. \nThe following is the list of Children's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2022Thursday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2023Friday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2024Sunday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2028Friday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2029Saturday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2030Sunday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2031Monday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2033Thursday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2034Friday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2035Saturday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2036Monday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2038Wednesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2039Thursday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2040Saturday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2041Sunday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2042Monday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2044Thursday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2045Friday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2046Saturday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2047Sunday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Children's Day?\nChildren's Day has evolved from ancient traditions into one of Japan's most beloved national holidays. Its roots stretch back over a thousand years to the Nara Period (710–794)\, when Japan adopted Chinese seasonal festivals known as sekku. May 5 became known as Tango no Sekku\, the "Boys' Festival"\, while March 3 was celebrated as the "Girls' Festival". \nDuring the Edo Period (1603–1868)\, Tango no Sekku became an important samurai celebration\, honoring boys' growth\, strength and the hope that they would grow into brave\, successful men. Families would display samurai armor\, helmets\, and warrior dolls to symbolize courage and protection. Outside\, they raised carp-shaped streamers\, inspired by Chinese legend: a carp that swims upstream transforms into a dragon\, symbolizing perseverance and achievement. \nAfter World War II\, in 1948\, Japan's postwar government redefined the holiday under the new constitution as Children's Day\, making it a national holiday for all children\, regardless of gender. The change reflected democratic ideals of equality\, peace and appreciation for children's happiness and families' well-being. \nToday\, Children's Day marks the final day of Golden Week\, a time of family gatherings\, festivals\, and outdoor celebrations. Carp streamers\, samurai dolls and the traditional sweet kashiwa mochi remain enduring symbols of love\, hope\, and strength for future generations. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/childrens-day-japan/ CATEGORIES:People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Childrens-Day-Japan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20250718T201608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T215620Z UID:10000418-1778025600-1778111999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Martyrs' Day Syria DESCRIPTION:Martyrs' Day in Syria honors the memory of Syrian nationalists executed by the Ottoman Empire in 1916. The day commemorates those who gave their lives fighting for freedom\, Arab nationalism\, and independence\, and it holds deep emotional and historical significance in both Syria and Lebanon\, which were then part of Greater Syria under Ottoman rule. \nWhen is Martyrs' Day?\nMartyrs' Day in Syria is observed annually on May 6. \nThe following is the list of Martyrs' Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2021Thursday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2022Friday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2023Saturday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2024Monday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2027Thursday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2028Saturday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2029Sunday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2030Monday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2032Thursday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2033Friday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2034Saturday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2035Sunday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2038Thursday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2039Friday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2040Sunday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2041Monday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2044Friday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2045Saturday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2046Sunday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2047Monday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Martyrs' Day?\nIn the early 20th century\, Arab nationalist movements began to emerge in response to Ottoman Turkification policies and centralization. \nMany Arab intellectuals and politicians secretly advocated for Arab autonomy or independence from the Ottoman Empire\, which ruled Syria and Lebanon at the time. \nDuring World War I\, some Arab leaders and intellectuals aligned with the Allied Powers\, hoping to gain independence after the war. The Ottomans\, under Jamal Pasha\, the military governor of Syria\, saw these nationalist activities as treason. \nOn May 6\, 1916\, Jamal Pasha ordered the public execution of dozens of Arab nationalists in Martyrs' Square in Damascus and Beirut. These included writers\, politicians\, and reformers who were accused of conspiring against Ottoman rule. The executions were meant to suppress nationalist sentiment but instead galvanized Arab support for independence. \nThe executions became a symbol of Arab martyrdom and resistance. \nAfter the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the end of the French Mandate\, Syria adopted May 6 as Martyrs' Day\, honoring the 1916 martyrs\, and all Syrians who have died in the struggle for freedom and national dignity. \nSince the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War\, the day has also been used to honor those killed during the conflict and promote narratives of resistance and unity. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/martyrs-day-syria/ CATEGORIES:Memorial Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Martyrs-Day-Syria.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20250630T052027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T053025Z UID:10000322-1778198400-1778284799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Pope Leo XIV DESCRIPTION:Pope Leo XIV was elected as the 266th successor to St. Peter on May 8\, 2025\, following the death of Pope Francis. His election marked a historic moment as he became the first American-born pope and the first member of the Augustinian order to ascend to the papacy. \nRobert Francis Prevost\, born on September 14\, 1955\, in Chicago\, Illinois\, is a prominent figure in the Roman Catholic Church. He is a member of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.) and has served in various capacities\, including missionary work in Peru\, leadership roles within the Augustinian order\, and positions in the Vatican's administrative bodies. \nBorn to Louis Marius Prevost and Mildred Martínez\, Robert Prevost grew up in a multicultural household with French\, Italian\, and Spanish heritage. \nHe earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Villanova University in 1977. He later pursued theological studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and obtained both a Licentiate and Doctorate in Canon Law. \nPrevost entered the Augustinian novitiate in 1977\, made his solemn vows in 1981\, and was ordained a priest on June 19\, 1982. In 1985\, he began missionary work in Peru\, serving in various roles. \nIn 2001\, Prevost was elected Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine\, a position he held until 2013. \nAppointed by Pope Francis\, he became the Bishop of Chiclayo in 2015\, serving the diocese in northern Peru. \nIn 2023\, he was appointed as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops\, responsible for overseeing the selection of bishops worldwide. \nFollowing the death of Pope Francis\, Prevost was elected as the 267th pope on May 8\, 2025\, taking the name Leo XIV. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/pope-leo-xiv/ CATEGORIES:Christianity,Religion Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pope-Leo-XIV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20250701T042331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T055222Z UID:10000328-1778198400-1778284799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory Day in Wallis and Futuna DESCRIPTION:Victory Day is a public holiday in Wallis and Futuna. It commemorates the Allied victory in Europe during World War II\, marking the formal surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8\, 1945. As a French overseas collectivity\, Wallis and Futuna observes this day in alignment with France's national holiday. \nWhen is Victory Day?\nVictory Day in Wallis and Futuna is celebrated on May 8 every year. \nThe following is the list of Victory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2023Monday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2025Thursday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2026Friday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2027Saturday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2028Monday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2031Thursday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2032Saturday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2033Sunday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2034Monday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2036Thursday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2037Friday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2038Saturday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2039Sunday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2042Thursday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2043Friday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2044Sunday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2045Monday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2048Friday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory Day?\nAt the start of World War II\, Wallis and Futuna were under the control of the Vichy regime\, the government in France that collaborated with Nazi Germany after France's 1940 defeat. The islands remained isolated and loyal to Vichy France for over 17 months. This meant scarce supplies\, and no connection to the Free French forces fighting against Axis powers. \nOn May 27\, 1942\, a Free French naval vessel named Chevreuil arrived in Wallis. The local administration peacefully shifted allegiance from Vichy France to Free France\, marking the islands' entry into the Allied side of the war. \nOn May 28\, 1942\, American forces arrived\, setting up a military base on the island of Wallis to support Pacific operations against Japan. The American military presence transformed the islands' infrastructure and economy. \nAfter the war\, France declared May 8 as Victory Day\, marking the surrender of Germany and the official end of World War II in Europe. \nAs a French territory\, Wallis and Futuna adopted the holiday\, and it remains a public holiday on the islands to this day. \nThe day serves as an opportunity to remember the sacrifices made during the war\, especially the local transition from Vichy rule and the contributions of Free French and Allied forces. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-day-in-wallis-and-futuna/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Victory-Day-in-Wallis-and-Futuna.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20250911T035644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T035644Z UID:10000521-1778198400-1778284799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory over Fascism Day (Slovakia) DESCRIPTION:Victory over Fascism Day in Slovakia commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945\, the liberation of Slovak lands\, and the sacrifices of both Slovak partisans and Allied soldiers. Established after WWII\, it continues today as a reminder of the nation's struggle for freedom\, democracy\, and resistance to totalitarianism. \nWhen is Victory over Fascism Day?\nVictory over Fascism Day is celebrated every year on May 8. \nThe following is the list of Victory over Fascism Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2020Friday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2021Saturday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2022Sunday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2023Monday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2025Thursday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2026Friday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2027Saturday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2028Monday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2031Thursday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2032Saturday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2033Sunday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2034Monday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2036Thursday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2037Friday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2038Saturday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2039Sunday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2042Thursday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2043Friday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2044Sunday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2045Monday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2048Friday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory over Fascism Day?\nAfter the breakup of Czechoslovakia in March 1939\, Slovakia became a Nazi client state under Jozef Tiso\, aligned with Hitler's Germany. \nMany Slovaks resisted fascism\, leading to the Slovak National Uprising on August 29\, 1944\, when partisans and resistance fighters rose against the pro-Nazi regime. Although the uprising was suppressed\, it became a powerful symbol of Slovak resistance and national pride. \nIn the spring of 1945\, advancing Soviet and Romanian troops\, together with Slovak partisans\, liberated Slovak territory from Nazi control. \nOn May 8\, 1945\, Nazi Germany officially surrendered to the Allies\, ending World War II in Europe. For Slovakia\, this day marked freedom from fascist occupation and the collapse of the collaborationist regime. \nAfter the war\, May 8 was commemorated as Victory Day\, honoring the Allied victory and the sacrifices made during the war. \nDuring the socialist period of Czechoslovakia (1948–1989)\, the holiday was emphasized as a celebration of liberation by the Soviet Red Army\, with large parades and state ceremonies. \nAfter the Velvet Revolution (1989) and the independence of Slovakia (1993)\, the holiday was maintained but given broader meaning: honoring not only Soviet soldiers but also Slovak partisans\, Allied forces\, and all who resisted fascism. \nToday\, May 8 is celebrated in Slovakia as Victory over Fascism Day (Deň víťazstva nad fašizmom)\, a public holiday dedicated to remembering the end of WWII\, the defeat of Nazism\, and the sacrifices of Slovak resistance fighters. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-over-fascism-day-slovakia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday,War ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Victory-over-Fascism-Day-Slovakia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20250911T224135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T041359Z UID:10000533-1778198400-1778284799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory Day (France) DESCRIPTION:Victory Day in France honors the end of World War II in Europe\, the defeat of Nazi Germany\, and the sacrifices made for freedom\, with nationwide ceremonies and an official public holiday. \nWhen is Victory Day?\nVictory Day in France is celebrated every year on May 8. \nThe following is the list of Victory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2020Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2021Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2022Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2023Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2025Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2026Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2027Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2028Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2031Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2032Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2033Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2034Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2036Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2037Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2038Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2039Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2042Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2043Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2044Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2045Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2048Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory Day?\nOn May 8\, 1945\, Nazi Germany signed its unconditional surrender to the Allies in Reims\, France (ratified later in Berlin). The announcement of victory was greeted with jubilation in France\, which had endured Nazi occupation from 1940 to 1944. Almost immediately\, May 8 was celebrated as a day of victory and liberation. \nIn 1946\, the French government officially declared May 8 a public holiday to commemorate the victory and honor those who sacrificed during the war. In the years following\, different governments debated how to commemorate the date. Some felt it was too focused on war and division\, preferring to highlight broader reconciliation. \nPresident Charles de Gaulle modified the status of May 8. In 1959\, it was downgraded from a fixed public holiday to a day of commemoration\, with ceremonies but no statutory closure of workplaces. \nIn 1975\, President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing went further\, removing May 8 as a public holiday\, though it remained a symbolic day of remembrance. \nIn 1981\, newly elected President François Mitterrand restored May 8 as an official public holiday. This restoration reflected the importance of WWII memories in French society and the desire to formally honor veterans and victims. \nSince 1981\, May 8 has remained a national public holiday in France\, marked by solemn ceremonies\, most notably at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris\, where the President of France lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-day-france/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday,War ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Victory-Day-France.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20250717T040107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T030610Z UID:10000406-1778284800-1778371199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory Day Tajikistan DESCRIPTION:Victory Day marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and the end of the Great Patriotic War (the Eastern Front of World War II). In Tajikistan\, as in other former Soviet republics\, it is a deeply significant holiday that honors the sacrifices made by Tajik soldiers and civilians during World War II. \nWhen is Victory Day?\nVictory Day is observed annually on May 9. \nThe following is the list of Victory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2024Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2025Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2026Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2027Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2031Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2033Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2036Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2037Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2038Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2039Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2041Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2042Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2043Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2044Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2048Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory Day?\nTajikistan was part of the Soviet Union as the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic. Over 300\,000 Tajiks were conscripted into the Red Army\, and nearly 92\,000 died\, and tens of thousands more were wounded or never returned. \nThough Tajikistan was far from the frontlines\, the republic contributed agricultural products\, raw materials\, and industrial goods to the Soviet war effort. \nVictory over Nazi Germany on May 9\, 1945\, was celebrated across the USSR\, including in Tajikistan\, as a day of national triumph and mourning. \nIn 1945\, May 9 was officially declared as Victory Day by the Soviet Union. Tajik SSR began commemorating the day with military parades\, ceremonies\, and honors for veterans. \nIn 1965\, Victory Day was declared a non-working public holiday across the USSR to mark the 20th anniversary of victory. \nAfter the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991\, Tajikistan retained May 9 as an official public holiday. The country continued to celebrate the heroism of WWII veterans\, many of whom were still alive in the 1990s. \nVictory Day also gained deeper meaning as Tajikistan emerged from its own civil war (1992–1997)\, reinforcing themes of peace and resilience. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-day-tajikistan/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Victory-Day-Tajikistan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20251004T192834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T192834Z UID:10000647-1778284800-1778371199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Liberation Day (Jersey) DESCRIPTION:Liberation Day in Jersey is marking the island's freedom from German occupation at the end of World War II in 1945. It is Jersey's national day\, commemorating the return of peace and the restoration of democracy after nearly five years under occupation. Liberation Day is both a celebration of freedom and a tribute to resilience and remembrance. \nWhen is Liberation Day?\nLiberation Day in Jersey is celebrated on May 9 every year. \nThe following is the list of Liberation Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2024Thursday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2025Friday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2026Saturday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2027Sunday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2031Friday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2033Monday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2036Friday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2037Saturday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2038Sunday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2039Monday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2041Thursday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2042Friday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2043Saturday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2044Monday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2048Saturday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Liberation Day?\nDuring World War II\, the Channel Islands (including Jersey\, Guernsey\, Alderney\, and Sark) were the only British territories occupied by German forces. The German occupation began on July 1\, 1940\, after the British government decided the islands were indefensible and evacuated most military forces. \nFor nearly five years\, islanders lived under strict German rule\, facing curfews\, food shortages\, forced labor\, censorship\, and deportations. The occupation deeply affected everyday life\, though many islanders maintained quiet resistance and hope for eventual liberation. \nOn May 8\, 1945\, Germany officially surrendered\, marking Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The next morning\, May 9\, British liberation forces arrived in St. Helier Harbour\, Jersey's capital. The Union Flag was raised again over the island\, symbolizing the end of occupation and the return of freedom. The same day\, Guernsey was also liberated; Alderney and Sark followed shortly after. \nMay 9 was declared Liberation Day\, becoming Jersey's national day of celebration and remembrance. It replaced the traditional May Day festivities as the island's most significant public holiday. \nLiberation Day honors both the joy of freedom and the endurance of those who lived through the occupation—including islanders who were deported\, imprisoned\, or separated from loved ones. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/liberation-day-jersey/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Liberation-Day-Jersey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20251004T210910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T210910Z UID:10000649-1778284800-1778371199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Europe Day (Luxembourg) DESCRIPTION:Europe Day in Luxembourg marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration (1950)\, which laid the foundation for the European Union. Luxembourg\, the birthplace of Robert Schuman and a founding member of the EU\, proudly observes this day as an official public holiday. The celebration honors peace\, unity and European cooperation that highlight the nation's central role in building a united Europe. \nWhen is Europe Day?\nEurope Day in Luxembourg is celebrated on May 9 every year. \nThe following is the list of Europe Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2024Thursday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2025Friday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2026Saturday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2027Sunday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2031Friday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2033Monday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2036Friday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2037Saturday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2038Sunday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2039Monday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2041Thursday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2042Friday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2043Saturday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2044Monday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2048Saturday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Europe Day?\nEurope Day marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration\, delivered on May 9\, 1950\, by Robert Schuman\, the French Foreign Minister who was born in Luxembourg City. In his declaration\, Schuman proposed uniting Europe's coal and steel industries under a single authority to prevent future wars—an idea that became the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) in 1951. This initiative laid the foundation for the modern European Union\, promoting peace\, stability\, and economic cooperation after the devastation of World War II. \nLuxembourg was one of the six founding members of the ECSC (along with France\, Germany\, Italy\, Belgium\, and the Netherlands). Its strategic location and strong support for European integration made it a key player in the early development of the European project. \nAlthough Europe Day was recognized across the EU as a day of European unity since 1985\, it wasn't a public holiday in most countries. \nIn 2019\, Luxembourg became the first EU member state to officially designate May 9 as a public holiday. \nThe move reflected the country's deep commitment to European integration and honored Robert Schuman's legacy as a founding father of the EU. For Luxembourg\, Europe Day is more than a celebration\, it's a reminder of the nation's historic contribution to European unity. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/europe-day-luxembourg/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Europe-Day-Luxembourg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20251012T041741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T041741Z UID:10000700-1778284800-1778371199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory Day (Russia) DESCRIPTION:Victory Day in Russia commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and honors the sacrifice and heroism of those who fought in the Great Patriotic War. It is marked by military parades\, fireworks and remembrance ceremonies across the nation. \nWhen is Victory Day?\nVictory Day in Russia is celebrated on May 9 every year. \nThe following is the list of Victory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2024Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2025Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2026Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2027Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2031Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2033Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2036Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2037Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2038Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2039Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2041Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2042Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2043Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2044Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2048Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory Day?\nIn Russia and much of the former Soviet Union\, World War II is remembered as the Great Patriotic War\, which began on June 22\, 1941\, when Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union. The war became one of the deadliest and most decisive conflicts in human history\, claiming the lives of over 27 million Soviet citizens\, both military and civilian. \nDespite the enormous loss and devastation\, the Soviet Union played a crucial role in defeating Nazi Germany\, with landmark battles such as Stalingrad (1942–1943) and Kursk (1943) turning the tide in favor of the Allies. The final Soviet offensive ended with the capture of Berlin in May 1945. \nOn May 8\, 1945\, Germany signed an act of unconditional surrender in Reims\, France\, marking the end of the war in Europe. However\, because of time zone differences\, the surrender took effect in Moscow after midnight\, on May 9. Thus\, the Soviet Union declared May 9\, 1945\, as Victory Day. The next day\, Joseph Stalin announced the victory to the Soviet people\, and massive celebrations erupted across Moscow and other cities. \nIn 1946\, May 9 became an official holiday\, though it was not yet a public day off. During the late 1940s and 1950s\, official celebrations were subdued. Veterans\, however\, continued to observe the day privately\, visiting war memorials and honoring fallen comrades. \nIn 1965\, on the 20th anniversary of victory\, Leonid Brezhnev restored Victory Day as a major state holiday and declared it a non-working day across the USSR. In the 1970s and 1980s\, Victory Day became one of the most significant Soviet holidays. \nThe 1985\, 40th anniversary saw massive celebrations and recognition of war veterans as heroes of the nation. \nFollowing the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991\, newly independent republics adopted their own forms of remembrance\, but Russia retained May 9 as its principal Victory Day holiday. In modern Russia\, the day serves both as a commemoration of sacrifice and a display of national strength and continuity. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-day-russia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday,War ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Victory-Day-in-Russia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20251103T040925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T040925Z UID:10000742-1778284800-1778371199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory Day (Belarus) DESCRIPTION:Victory Day in Belarus commemorates the end of World War II in Europe and honors the immense sacrifices made by Belarusians during the conflict. Known locally as the Great Patriotic War\, it holds deep emotional and historical significance\, over a quarter of the population perished during the Nazi occupation. Victory Day stands as a solemn yet proud celebration of courage\, resilience and national unity. \nWhen is Victory Day?\nVictory Day in Belarus is celebrated on May 9 every year. \nThe following is the list of Victory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2024Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2025Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2026Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2027Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2031Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2033Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2036Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2037Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2038Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2039Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2041Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2042Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2043Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2044Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2048Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory Day?\nVictory Day is one of the most significant and emotional holidays in Belarus\, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and the end of the Great Patriotic War\, as World War II is known in the former Soviet Union. The day honors the extraordinary sacrifice\, courage\, and endurance of the Belarusian people\, who suffered more than almost any other nation during the war. \nWhen Nazi forces invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941\, Belarus—then the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (BSSR)—became one of the first targets. Within weeks\, most of the country was occupied\, and it endured some of the war's most brutal atrocities. Entire villages were burned\, and countless civilians were executed. An estimated 2.2 to 2.5 million Belarusians\, about one-quarter of the population\, died during the conflict. \nDespite this devastation\, Belarus became a center of partisan resistance. Tens of thousands of Belarusian men and women joined underground movements that sabotaged enemy operations and aided the Soviet Army. Their courage helped weaken Nazi control and contributed to the eventual liberation of the country in July 1944 during Operation Bagration\, one of the war's largest and most decisive offensives. \nFollowing the end of World War II in Europe on May 9\, 1945\, the Soviet Union declared the day Victory Day\, commemorating the triumph over fascism and honoring all who had fought and fallen. In Belarus\, the day quickly became a symbol not only of victory but also of collective endurance and national rebirth. \nAfter gaining independence in 1991\, Belarus retained Victory Day as a national holiday\, continuing many of the traditions established during Soviet times. The day is marked by military parades in Minsk\, wreath-laying ceremonies at war memorials\, veterans' gatherings\, and fireworks displays. \nToday\, Victory Day remains a deeply personal and national occasion—a time for honoring veterans\, remembering the fallen\, and celebrating peace. It reminds Belarusians of their extraordinary resilience during one of the darkest chapters in human history and of their lasting commitment to preserving the memory of those who gave their lives for freedom. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-day-belarus/ CATEGORIES:Memorial Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Victory-Day-Belarus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260512 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20251003T031024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T031024Z UID:10000620-1778371200-1778543999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Mother's Day (Samoa) DESCRIPTION:Mother's Day in Samoa is one of the country's most cherished celebrations\, honoring mothers through church services\, family feasts\, and cultural traditions that highlight their central role in Samoan society. \nWhen is Mother's Day?\nIn Samoa\, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May each year\, and the following Monday is also declared a national public holiday. \nThe following is the list of Mother's Day Holiday (Monday) from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Mother's DayMay 11\, 2020Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 10\, 2021Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 15\, 2023Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 13\, 2024Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 12\, 2025Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 11\, 2026Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 10\, 2027Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 15\, 2028Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 14\, 2029Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 13\, 2030Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 12\, 2031Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 10\, 2032Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 16\, 2033Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 15\, 2034Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 14\, 2035Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 12\, 2036Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 11\, 2037Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 10\, 2038Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 16\, 2039Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 14\, 2040Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 13\, 2041Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 12\, 2042Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 11\, 2043Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 16\, 2044Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 15\, 2045Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 14\, 2046Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 13\, 2047Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 11\, 2048Monday \n \n Mother's DayMay 10\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Mother's Day?\nThe modern idea of Mother's Day began in the early 20th century\, popularized in the United States by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and later adopted internationally. Christian churches\, especially in the Pacific\, were early promoters of the celebration\, tying it to religious services and family values. \nSamoa\, with its strong Christian foundation and emphasis on family and respect for parents\, embraced Mother's Day early in the 20th century through church influence. \nBy the mid-1900s\, it had become a well-established observance in Samoan communities\, marked with special church services\, family gatherings and feasting. \nRecognizing the importance of mothers in both family life and Samoan society\, the Government of Samoa declared Mother's Day a public holiday\, making it unique among Pacific nations. \nMother's Day is one of Samoa's most beloved holidays\, blending Christian devotion\, Samoan cultural traditions and modern gifting customs. It symbolizes the central role of women and mothers in Samoan social life\, and the extra public holiday highlights how deeply valued motherhood is in the nation. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/mothers-day-samoa/ CATEGORIES:People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mothers-Day-Samoa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260512 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20250712T041338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T042816Z UID:10000384-1778457600-1778543999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Royal Ploughing Ceremony DESCRIPTION:The Royal Ploughing Ceremony is an ancient Thai tradition held each year in May\, marking the beginning of the rice-growing season. The ceremony blends Hindu and Buddhist rituals\, symbolizing prosperity\, good harvests\, and the close relationship between the Thai monarchy and agriculture. \nWhen is Royal Ploughing Ceremony?\nRoyal Ploughing Ceremony varies each May\, and it is determined annually by royal astrologers and Brahmin priests. \nThe following is the list of Royal Ploughing Ceremony from 2020 to 2029. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Royal Ploughing CeremonyMay 11\, 2020Monday \n \n Royal Ploughing CeremonyMay 10\, 2021Monday \n \n Royal Ploughing CeremonyMay 13\, 2022Friday \n \n Royal Ploughing CeremonyMay 11\, 2023Thursday \n \n Royal Ploughing CeremonyMay 06\, 2024Monday \n \n Royal Ploughing CeremonyMay 09\, 2025Friday \n \n Royal Ploughing CeremonyMay 11\, 2026Monday \n \n Royal Ploughing CeremonyMay 20\, 2027Thursday \n \n Royal Ploughing CeremonyMay 12\, 2028Friday \n \n Royal Ploughing CeremonyMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Royal Ploughing Ceremony?\nThe Royal Ploughing Ceremony has origins dating back over 2\,500 years\, with similar rituals found in India\, Cambodia\, Myanmar\, and Sri Lanka. It was introduced to Thailand during the Sukhothai period and formalized in the Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin eras. \nThe ceremony consists of two parts Phuetcha Mongkhon Ceremony (Buddhist) and Raek Na Khwan Ceremony (Brahmin/Hindu). \n– Phuetcha Mongkhon Ceremony (Buddhist) was held in the Grand Palace\, where monks bless rice seeds to be used during the ploughing rite. \n– Raek Na Khwan Ceremony (Brahmin/Hindu) was held at Sanam Luang\, and it features symbolic ploughing by royal representatives and sacred oxen. \nThe ceremony was discontinued in the 1920s\, and it was revived in 1960 by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) to reestablish the monarchy-agriculture bond. Since then\, it has been overseen by the King or Crown Prince\, conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture\, and televised nationwide. \nRitual Details: \nThe Lord of the Ceremony (a high-ranking official) performs a ceremonial ploughing of the field using a golden plough pulled by sacred white oxen. \nThe oxen are offered trays of food: rice\, corn\, beans\, grass\, water and alcohol. The choice of food they eat is believed to predict the coming season's agricultural fortune. \nBlessed rice seeds are then sown by court officials as a symbol of abundance. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/royal-ploughing-ceremony/ CATEGORIES:Celebration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Royal-Ploughing-Ceremony.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20250905T195736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T161430Z UID:10000486-1778889600-1778975999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:SPLA Day DESCRIPTION:SPLA Day commemorates the 1983 founding of the SPLA\, the rebel army that fought for South Sudan's freedom\, eventually leading to the country's independence in 2011. \nWhen is SPLA Day?\nSPLA Day in South Sudan is celebrated every year on May 16. \nThe following is the list of SPLA Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2020Saturday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2021Sunday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2022Monday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2023Tuesday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2024Thursday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2025Friday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2026Saturday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2027Sunday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2028Tuesday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2029Wednesday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2030Thursday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2031Friday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2032Sunday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2033Monday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2034Tuesday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2035Wednesday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2036Friday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2037Saturday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2038Sunday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2039Monday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2040Wednesday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2041Thursday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2042Friday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2043Saturday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2044Monday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2045Tuesday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2046Wednesday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2047Thursday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2048Saturday \n \n SPLA DayMay 16\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of SPLA Day?\nOn May 16\, 1983\, a group of mutinous soldiers in Bor (present-day Jonglei State\, South Sudan)\, led by Kerubino Kuanyin Bol and supported by John Garang de Mabior\, launched an armed uprising. This mutiny became the seed of the SPLA\, which formally emerged as the military wing of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM). \nThe SPLA's mission was not only to resist Khartoum but also to fight for greater equality\, self-determination and autonomy for Southern Sudanese people. \nOver the next two decades\, the SPLA became the dominant rebel force in the Second Sudanese Civil War (1983–2005). The war was one of the longest and deadliest in Africa\, costing over 2 million lives and displacing millions more. \nIn the 1990s and 2000s\, the SPLA remained the central military organization representing Southern Sudanese aspirations despite internal divisions. \nIn 2005\, the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) was signed between SPLM/A and the Sudanese government. This agreement granted South Sudan regional autonomy and the right to hold an independence referendum. \nIn 2011\, South Sudan voted overwhelmingly for independence. On July 9\, 2011\, the Republic of South Sudan was born\, and the SPLA became its national army. \nSPLA Day is both a patriotic holiday and a memorial day\, acknowledging the suffering of civilians as well as the role of soldiers in achieving independence\, and it honors the sacrifice and resilience of those who fought in the struggle. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/spla-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SPLA-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20250830T212315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T212315Z UID:10000473-1778976000-1779062399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Galician Literature Day DESCRIPTION:Galician Literature Day honors the Galician language and its literary tradition\, first inspired by Rosalía de Castro's Cantares Gallegos. Each year it highlights a different author\, blending education\, culture and civic pride to strengthen Galicia's linguistic and cultural identity. \nWhen is Galician Literature Day?\nGalician Literature Day is celebrated every year on May 17. \nThe following is the list of Galician Literature Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2020Sunday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2021Monday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2023Wednesday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2024Friday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2025Saturday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2026Sunday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2027Monday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2028Wednesday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2029Thursday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2030Friday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2031Saturday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2032Monday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2033Tuesday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2035Thursday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2036Saturday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2037Sunday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2038Monday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2039Tuesday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2040Thursday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2041Friday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2042Saturday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2043Sunday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2044Tuesday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2046Thursday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2047Friday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2048Sunday \n \n Galician Literature DayMay 17\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Galician Literature Day?\nThe celebration was created by the Royal Galician Academy (Real Academia Galega) in 1963\, to mark the 100th anniversary of the publication of Rosalía de Castro's Cantares Gallegos (1863). \nCantares Gallegos was the first major literary work published entirely in Galician after centuries of decline\, symbolizing the beginning of the Rexurdimento (Galician cultural and literary revival). May 17\, the publication date of Rosalía's book\, was chosen as the holiday. \nThe day initially focused solely on honoring Rosalía de Castro\, widely regarded as the most iconic Galician poet and a central figure in reviving Galician language and identity. \nDuring the late Franco dictatorship (1939–1975)\, the public use of Galician was restricted\, but the celebration of Galician Literature Day persisted\, becoming a subtle act of cultural resistance. With Spain's transition to democracy and the Statute of Autonomy of Galicia (1981)\, the day gained even greater recognition as a public holiday. \nToday\, May 17 is a public holiday in Galicia\, fully dedicated to its language and literature. \nSchools\, cultural organizations and institutions across Galicia organize activities to promote Galician writers\, books and the use of the Galician language (galego) in everyday life. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/galician-literature-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Galician-Literature-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20250702T040154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T041142Z UID:10000338-1779062400-1779148799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Constitution and Flag Day DESCRIPTION:Constitution and Flag Day is a national public holiday in Turkmenistan\, and it marks two significant events in Turkmenistan's national identity: the adoption of the Constitution of Turkmenistan and the celebration of the national flag. \nWhen is Constitution and Flag Day?\nConstitution and Flag Day is celebrated every year on May 18. \nThe following is the list of Constitution and Flag Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2020Monday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2023Thursday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2024Saturday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2025Sunday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2026Monday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2028Thursday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2029Friday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2030Saturday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2031Sunday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2034Thursday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2035Friday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2036Sunday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2037Monday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2040Friday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2041Saturday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2042Sunday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2043Monday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2045Thursday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2046Friday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2047Saturday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2048Monday \n \n Constitution and Flag DayMay 18\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Constitution and Flag Day?\nConstitution Day: \nAfter gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991\, Turkmenistan needed to establish its own legal and political framework as a sovereign state. \nOn May 18\, 1992\, Turkmenistan adopted its first independent Constitution. This constitution defined the structure of government\, citizens' rights and freedoms\, and the principles of neutrality and sovereignty. \nThe 1992 Constitution marked Turkmenistan's official transition from Soviet rule to an independent republic\, affirming the country's political and legal identity. \nSince then\, May 18 has been observed as Constitution Day\, celebrating statehood and the rule of law. \nFlag Day: \nTurkmenistan adopted its national flag on February 19\, 1992\, soon after independence. For several years\, February 19 was celebrated as National Flag Day. \nIn 2018\, the Turkmen government decided to combine Constitution Day (May 18) and Flag Day (February 19) into a single national holiday celebrated on May 18. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/constitution-and-flag-day/ CATEGORIES:Celebration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Constitution-and-Flag-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20250909T144732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T144732Z UID:10000507-1779062400-1779148799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Somaliland Sovereignty Day DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen is Somaliland Sovereignty Day?\nSomaliland Sovereignty Day is celebrated every year on May 18. \nThe following is the list of Somaliland Sovereignty Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2020Monday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2023Thursday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2024Saturday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2025Sunday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2026Monday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2028Thursday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2029Friday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2030Saturday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2031Sunday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2034Thursday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2035Friday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2036Sunday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2037Monday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2040Friday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2041Saturday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2042Sunday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2043Monday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2045Thursday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2046Friday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2047Saturday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2048Monday \n \n Somaliland Sovereignty DayMay 18\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Somaliland Sovereignty Day?\nBritish Somaliland was a British protectorate in the Horn of Africa. On June 26\, 1960\, it gained independence as the State of Somaliland and was recognized by several countries\, including the UK. Just five days later\, on July 1\, 1960\, it voluntarily united with the former Italian Somaliland to form the Somali Republic. \nThe union soon became troubled: political imbalances\, marginalization of Somalilanders\, and authoritarian rule strained relations. \nDuring the 1980s\, under President Siad Barre\, the Somali government brutally suppressed opposition in the north\, including mass killings and destruction of cities like Hargeisa. These events fueled Somalilanders' determination to break away from Somalia. \nFollowing the collapse of Somalia's central government in 1991\, the Somali National Movement (SNM)\, along with clan elders and local leaders\, convened in Burao. \nOn May 18\, 1991\, they declared Somaliland independent\, reviving the sovereignty first achieved in June 1960. Hargeisa was established as the capital. \nMay 18 became Somaliland Sovereignty Day\, the most important national holiday in the region. It marks Somaliland's de facto independence\, though it remains unrecognized internationally. \nSince then\, Somaliland has developed its own government\, constitution\, elections\, and institutions\, often praised as more stable than the rest of Somalia. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/somaliland-sovereignty-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Somaliland-Sovereignty-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20250918T044309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T044346Z UID:10000591-1779408000-1779494399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Shavuot (Israel) DESCRIPTION:In Israel\, Shavuot is a one-day festival with dual meaning: it celebrates the giving of the Torah at Sinai and the harvest of the first fruits. It is observed with Torah study\, seating dairy foods\, and agricultural festivals\, making it both a deeply spiritual and earthly celebration. \nWhen is Shavuot?\nShavuot in Israel is on the 6th of Sivan in the Hebrew calendar (usually late May or early June). \nThe following is the list of Shavuot from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n ShavuotMay 29\, 2020Friday \n \n ShavuotMay 17\, 2021Monday \n \n ShavuotJun 05\, 2022Sunday \n \n ShavuotMay 26\, 2023Friday \n \n ShavuotJun 12\, 2024Wednesday \n \n ShavuotJun 02\, 2025Monday \n \n ShavuotMay 22\, 2026Friday \n \n ShavuotJun 11\, 2027Friday \n \n ShavuotMay 31\, 2028Wednesday \n \n ShavuotMay 20\, 2029Sunday \n \n ShavuotJun 07\, 2030Friday \n \n ShavuotMay 28\, 2031Wednesday \n \n ShavuotMay 16\, 2032Sunday \n \n ShavuotJun 03\, 2033Friday \n \n ShavuotMay 24\, 2034Wednesday \n \n ShavuotJun 13\, 2035Wednesday \n \n ShavuotJun 01\, 2036Sunday \n \n ShavuotMay 20\, 2037Wednesday \n \n ShavuotJun 09\, 2038Wednesday \n \n ShavuotMay 29\, 2039Sunday \n \n ShavuotMay 18\, 2040Friday \n \n ShavuotJun 05\, 2041Wednesday \n \n ShavuotMay 25\, 2042Sunday \n \n ShavuotJun 14\, 2043Sunday \n \n ShavuotJun 01\, 2044Wednesday \n \n ShavuotMay 22\, 2045Monday \n \n ShavuotJun 10\, 2046Sunday \n \n ShavuotMay 31\, 2047Friday \n \n ShavuotMay 18\, 2048Monday \n \n ShavuotJun 06\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Shavuot?\nShavuot is first mentioned in the Torah as one of the Shalosh Regalim (Three Pilgrimage Festivals)\, alongside Passover and Sukkot. \nIn biblical times\, it marked the wheat harvest and the bringing of the first fruits (Bikkurim) to the Temple in Jerusalem. Farmers decorated baskets with produce and presented them with great ceremony\, accompanied by music and community celebrations. \nPilgrims traveled to Jerusalem to offer the Bikkurim in the Temple. Shavuot had a dual role agricultural festival and spiritual festival. \nAfter the destruction of the Second Temple (70 CE)\, agricultural offerings were no longer possible. \nWith the rise of the Zionist movement and the founding of the State of Israel in 1948\, Shavuot regained its agricultural character. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/shavuot-israel/ CATEGORIES:Jewish ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Shavuot-Israel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTSTAMP:20260405T175332 CREATED:20250906T235422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T235422Z UID:10000492-1779580800-1779667199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Buddha's Birthday (South Korea) DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen is Buddha's Birthday?\nBuddha's Birthday in South Korea is celebrated on the 8th day of the 4th month of the lunar calendar\, usually falling in April or May of the Gregorian calendar. \nThe following is the list of Buddha's Birthday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Buddha's BirthdayApr 30\, 2020Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 19\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 08\, 2022Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 26\, 2023Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 15\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 24\, 2026Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 13\, 2027Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 02\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 20\, 2029Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 28\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 16\, 2032Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 06\, 2033Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 25\, 2034Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 15\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 03\, 2036Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 22\, 2037Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 11\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayApr 30\, 2039Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 18\, 2040Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 07\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 26\, 2042Monday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 16\, 2043Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 05\, 2044Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 24\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 13\, 2046Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 02\, 2047Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 20\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Buddha's Birthday?\nSiddhartha Gautama\, later known as the Buddha\, was born around the 5th–4th century BCE in Lumbini\, in present-day Nepal. According to Buddhist tradition\, he was born on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month\, which became the basis for commemorating Buddha's Birthday across Buddhist cultures. \nAs Buddhism spread from India to China\, Korea\, Japan\, and Southeast Asia (from the 1st century CE onward)\, the celebration of Buddha's birth became part of local religious calendars. \nEach culture adapted the traditions\, but most kept the 4th lunar month\, 8th day as the sacred date. \nBuddhism entered Korea through China during the Three Kingdoms Period (Goguryeo\, Baekje\, and Silla) in the 4th century CE. \nSilla Dynasty (7th–9th century): Buddha's Birthday became a state-recognized festival\, with lantern-lighting ceremonies symbolizing enlightenment. \nGoryeo Dynasty (918–1392): Buddhism flourished\, and Buddha's Birthday was celebrated with large-scale temple ceremonies and public lantern festivals. \nJoseon Dynasty (1392–1897): Under Confucian rule\, Buddhism was suppressed\, but common people and monks continued to celebrate Buddha's Birthday\, keeping traditions alive. \nModern Era: With the revival of Buddhism in the 20th century\, Buddha's Birthday regained official recognition. In South Korea today\, it is a public holiday\, celebrated nationwide. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/buddhas-birthday-south-korea/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Buddhas-Birthday-South-Korea.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR