Civic Holiday
The Civic Holiday is a public holiday celebrated in most provinces and territories across Canada on the first Monday in August. It is a general holiday intended to give Canadians a mid-summer break, but the specific name and significance of the holiday vary by region.
Saskatchewan Day
Saskatchewan Day is observed annually as a provincial holiday in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is part of the broader Civic Holiday tradition across Canada, though its specific focus and celebrations vary by province.
Summer Bank Holiday in Scotland
The Summer Bank Holiday is a public holiday observed in the United Kingdom, marking the unofficial end of summer.
Victory Day in Rhode Island
Victory Day is a state holiday in Rhode Island. It commemorates the victory of Allied forces over Japan during World War II, marking the end of the war in the Pacific and the broader conclusion of World War II.
Assumption Day
Assumption Day is a major feast in Christianity that commemorates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven. This day marks the belief that the Mother of Jesus, at the end of her earthly life, was taken body and soul into Heaven.
Statehood Day Hawaii
Statehood Day is a holiday in Hawaiʻi to commemorate Hawaiʻi's admission as the 50th state of the United States on August 21, 1959.
Gold Cup Parade Day
The Gold Cup Parade Day is a significant annual event in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, held during the province's Old Home Week celebrations. It is part of the broader festivities surrounding the Gold Cup and Saucer Race, one of PEI’s most prestigious harness racing events.
Bennington Battle Day
Bennington Battle Day is a state holiday in Vermont. This day commemorates the American victory at the Battle of Bennington during the Revolutionary War, a crucial turning point that contributed significantly to the eventual American success in the war.
Discovery Day in Yukon
Discovery Day is a public holiday in Yukon, Canada. The holiday commemorates the discovery of gold in Bonanza Creek near Dawson City in 1896, an event that triggered the Klondike Gold Rush and transformed the region.
Summer Bank Holiday
The Summer Bank Holiday is a public holiday observed in the United Kingdom, marking the unofficial end of summer.