Labour Day Spain
Labour Day in Spain is a public holiday that commemorates the struggles and achievements of workers, with deep historical ties to both international and Spanish labor movements.
Day of Madrid
The Day of Madrid commemorates the 1808 uprising, a pivotal moment when ordinary citizens resisted Napoleon’s occupation. Though suppressed, it became a lasting symbol of freedom and regional pride, and since 1983 it has also represented the autonomy of Madrid within Spain.
Coronation Day in Thailand
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.
Martyrs' Day Syria
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.
Pope Leo XIV
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.
Victory Day in Wallis and Futuna
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.
Victory Day Tajikistan
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.
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
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.
Galician Literature Day
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.
Constitution and Flag Day
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.
Africa Day
Africa Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, which later became the African Union (AU). The holiday commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963 and celebrates the struggle for African unity, freedom, and progress.
Indian Arrival Day
Indian Arrival Day is a national public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago to commemorate the arrival of the first Indian indentured laborers to the country in 1845. It honors the contributions, culture, and resilience of the Indo-Trinidadian community, whose ancestors came from India to work on sugar plantations after slavery was abolished.