Events
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Islander Day
Islander Day is a provincial holiday celebrated in Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada. It provides Islanders with a mid-winter break to spend time with family, friends and their community.
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Louis Riel Day
Louis Riel Day is a statutory holiday celebrated in Manitoba. It honors the life and legacy of Louis Riel, a Métis leader and founder of Manitoba, recognized for his pivotal role in advocating for the rights of Métis people and shaping Canadian Confederation.
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Heritage Day in Nova Scotia
Heritage Day is a provincial holiday in Nova Scotia, Canada. It was introduced in 2015 to provide a mid-winter break while honoring the province's diverse and rich cultural heritage.
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Archbishop Janani Luwum Memorial Day
Archbishop Janani Luwum Memorial Day honors the life and legacy of Archbishop Janani Luwum, a prominent Anglican leader who was martyred in 1977 for courageously standing up against the brutal regime of Idi Amin.
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Carnival Monday Uruguay
Carnival Monday in Uruguay is part of the country’s long-standing Carnival tradition, which traces its roots back to the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Carnival Monday Venezuela
Carnival Monday in Venezuela is a vibrant national holiday, and it is part of the larger Carnival festivities. The holiday traces its roots back to the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Winter Midterm Bank Holiday
The Winter Midterm Bank Holiday in Gibraltar is observed on the third Monday of February, offering a short midterm break during the winter school term. It provides students, teachers and families with a chance to rest and recharge before the spring season. Though not linked to a historical event, the holiday gives residents a peaceful pause during the cooler months of the year.
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Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (春节), is the most important traditional festival celebrated in many East Asian countries, including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and others.
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Vietnamese New Year
Vietnamese New Year, known as Tết Nguyên Đán or simply Tết, is the most significant and widely celebrated holiday in Vietnam. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar year and is a time for family reunions, honoring ancestors, and welcoming spring.
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Carnival Tuesday Uruguay
Carnival Tuesday in Uruguay is the day following Carnival Monday, celebrated just before Ash Wednesday, marking the end of the Carnival season and the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar.
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Seollal
Seollal began as an ancient lunar and agricultural celebration, was reshaped under Confucian influence into an ancestor-honoring family holiday, suppressed during colonization, and finally restored in 1989 as a three-day holiday. Today, it remains a cornerstone of Korean culture and identity.
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Independence Day The Gambia
Independence Day in The Gambia commemorates the country’s peaceful transition from British colonial rule to becoming a sovereign nation on February 18, 1965. The day marks a key moment in Gambian history—one of freedom, political self-determination, and national pride.