Founding Day (Saudi Arabia)
Founding Day in Saudi Arabia honors the year 1727, when Imam Muhammad bin Saud established the first Saudi state in Diriyah. Declared a holiday in 2022, it highlights the Kingdom’s nearly three centuries of history, complementing National Day (1932) and deepening the sense of Saudi cultural identity.
Clean Monday
Clean Monday is the first day of Great Lent in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. It marks the beginning of a 40-day period of fasting and repentance leading up to Easter. The day is significant for its focus on spiritual cleansing, renewal, and preparation for the resurrection of Christ.
People Power Revolution
The People Power Revolution (or EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary) in the Philippines was a peaceful uprising that ended the 20-year rule of Ferdinand Marcos, ousted him from power, and restored democracy under Corazon Aquino. It remains one of the most significant examples of nonviolent resistance in modern history.
Peace Memorial Day
Peace Memorial Day (和平紀念日) is a national public holiday in Taiwan, and it commemorates the February 28 Incident (二二八事件) of 1947, a pivotal and tragic event in Taiwanese history that led to decades of authoritarian rule and shaped the island’s modern identity.
Andalusia Day
Andalusia Day marks the anniversary of the 1980 autonomy referendum, when Andalusians voted for their region to become an autonomous community within Spain.
Republic Day Neuchâtel
Republic Day in Neuchâtel marks the anniversary of a unique and dramatic transformation in Swiss history, the peaceful 1848 revolution that ended Neuchâtel’s status as a monarchy and made it a republican canton within the Swiss Confederation.
Balearic Day
Balearic Day celebrates the 1983 enactment of the Statute of Autonomy that established the Balearic Islands as an autonomous community of Spain. It is both a celebration of the islands’ political autonomy and a showcase of their unique cultural heritage, blending Catalan traditions with local island customs.
Independence Movement Day
Independence Movement Day marks the March 1st Movement against Japanese rule. Though suppressed, it galvanized Korea’s struggle for freedom and is now remembered every year as a national holiday in South Korea, honoring the spirit of independence and resilience.
Texas Independence Day
Texas Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836. This historic event marked Texas's decision to separate from Mexico and declare itself an independent republic. The day is a celebration of Texan heritage, resilience, and the unique identity of the Lone Star State.
Labour Day in Western Australia
Labour Day in Australia is a public holiday that honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement, particularly the establishment of the eight-hour workday. The holiday is observed on different dates across Australian states and territories.
Medin Full Moon Poya Day
Medin Full Moon Poya marks the Buddha’s first visit to his hometown Kapilavastu after Enlightenment, where he ordained his son Rahula as the first novice monk. In Sri Lanka, the day is observed with almsgiving, meditation, and novice ordination ceremonies, symbolizing the inheritance of the Dhamma.
Town Meeting Day
Town Meeting Day is a traditional New England civic event, most prominently celebrated in the state of Vermont. Town Meeting Day has been a significant part of Vermont's history and civic life since before it became a state.