Martyrs' Day (South Sudan)
Martyrs’ Day was created in memory of Dr. John Garang, who died in 2005, but it has since become a broader national commemoration of all South Sudanese who gave their lives in the long struggle for independence.
Our Lady of Africa
Our Lady of Africa in Spain refers to the Patroness of Ceuta, venerated since the 15th century. Her shrine and image remain central to the city’s identity, and her annual feast is one of Ceuta’s most important celebrations, blending faith, history, and culture.
Indigenous Peoples Day Suriname
Indigenous Peoples Day in Suriname, known as Keti Koti, is to mark the abolition of slavery in 1863 (with full freedom realized in 1873). Celebrated with ceremonies, parades, music, and traditional dress, it is a national day of remembrance and cultural pride, symbolizing the breaking of chains and the enduring spirit of freedom.
Liberation Day (South Korea)
Liberation Day marks both Korea’s liberation from Japan in 1945 and the founding of the Republic of Korea in 1948. It was officially declared a holiday in 1949 and is celebrated each year as a day of remembrance, pride, and national unity.
May Day in Northern Territory
May Day in Northern Territory, Australia is a public holiday that honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement, particularly the establishment of the eight-hour workday. May Day, also Labour Day, is observed on different dates across Australian states and territories.
Tishreen Liberation Day
Tishreen Liberation Day commemorates the start of the October War in 1973, also known internationally as the Yom Kippur War or the Ramadan War, when Syria and Egypt launched a coordinated military offensive against Israel to reclaim territories lost in the 1967 Six-Day War.