Karume Day
Karume Day commemorates the assassination of Abeid Amani Karume, the first President of Zanzibar and a founding father of Tanzania. It is a significant memorial holiday in Zanzibar, honoring Karume’s legacy as a revolutionary leader and unifier of the nation.
Southland Anniversary Day
Southland Anniversary Day commemorates the 1861 creation of Southland Province, which split from Otago but lasted only until 1870. Even after the abolition of provinces in 1876, Southland retained its anniversary day as a regional holiday.
Orthodox Maundy Thursday
Orthodox Maundy Thursday, also known as Great and Holy Thursday, is one of the most important days in the Eastern Orthodox Church's observance of Holy Week. It commemorates the Last Supper, the institution of the Eucharist, and Jesus’s washing of the disciples’ feet, as well as the betrayal of Jesus by Judas. It serves as a profound moment of reflection on Christ’s humility, love, and sacrifice.
Martyrs' Day in Tunisia
Martyrs' Day in Tunisia honors the Tunisians who were killed by French colonial forces in 1938 during anti-colonial protests in Tunis. These martyrs are remembered as national heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the struggle for freedom and independence.
Araw ng Kagitingan
Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the Fall of Bataan in 1942 and honors the Filipino and American soldiers who fought in WWII and endured the Bataan Death March. Established officially in 1961, it remains a day of remembrance for sacrifice, heroism and resilience.
Songkran
Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year festival, , though festivities often extend longer in different regions. It is one of the most important and joyful festivals in Thailand, famous worldwide for its water-splashing celebrations, but deeply rooted in Buddhist customs, family rituals and cultural renewal.
Sinhala and Tamil New Year
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year marks the solar new year and the end of the harvest season in Sri Lanka. It symbolizes prosperity, renewal and cultural unity across Sinhalese Buddhists and Tamil Hindus.
DC Emancipation Day
DC Emancipation Day commemorates the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862, which ended slavery in Washington, D.C.
Independence Day Syria
Syria's Independence Day, officially known as Evacuation Day, commemorates the final withdrawal of French troops from Syrian soil on April 17, 1946, ending over 25 years of colonial rule under the French Mandate. It marks the moment when Syria achieved full sovereignty and is celebrated as the country’s national day.
Landing of the 33 Patriots Day
Landing of the 33 Patriots Day is a national holiday in Uruguay. It commemorates the landing of a revolutionary group known as the Thirty-Three Patriots in 1825, which marked the beginning of Uruguay's struggle for independence from Brazil.
St. George's Day
St. George’s Day is a Christian feast day celebrated on April 23, in honor of St. George, the patron saint of England, and several other countries and regions.
National Sovereignty and Children's Day
National Sovereignty and Children’s Day is a national public holiday in Turkey. It commemorates both the foundation of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and honors children as the future of the nation. This holiday is unique to Turkey and has deep historical and cultural significance.