• Midsummer Day (Latvia)

    Midsummer Day in Latvia, known as Jāņi, is the peak of the summer solstice. It honors nature’s vitality and fertility with bonfires, folk songs, wreaths, and feasts, symbolizing joy, renewal and Latvia’s ancient traditions.

  • Statehood Day Slovenia

    Statehood Day marks the 1991 declaration of independence, when Slovenia formally became a sovereign state after the referendum of December 1990. It is one of the most important national holidays, symbolizing freedom, independence, and self-determination.

  • Ashura

    Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a day of major religious and historical significance for all Muslims, but is observed differently by Sunni and Shia communities.

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day (Somalia)

    Somalia’s Independence Day (July 1, 1960) marks the union of British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland into the independent Somali Republic, a historic moment of self-determination and unity after decades of colonial rule.

  • National Unity Day Tajikistan

    National Unity Day in Tajikistan is celebrated every year to commemorate the signing of the General Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and National Accord in 1997. This historic accord marked the official end of the Tajik civil war (1992–1997), one of the most painful and destructive conflicts in the country's history.

  • Poson Full Moon Poya Day

    Poson Full Moon Poya marks the arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thera and the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka during King Devanampiya Tissa’s reign in the 3rd century BCE. The historic meeting at Mihintale led to Buddhism becoming the island’s state religion. Today, Poson Full Moon Poya Day is one of Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist festivals.

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day (Seychelles)

    Independence Day in Seychelles commemorates the country's liberation from British colonial rule and its transformation into a sovereign republic on June 29, 1976. It reflects both the political struggles leading up to independence and the enduring pride of the Seychellois people.

  • Labour Day

    Labour Day Taiwan

    Labour Day (勞動節) is observed in Taiwan every year, in line with International Workers’ Day celebrated worldwide. It is a day dedicated to recognizing the contributions and rights of workers across all industries.

  • Emancipation Day

    Emancipation Day Suriname

    Emancipation 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.

  • Republic Day (Somalia)

    Republic Day marks the unification of British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland into the Somali Republic, establishing Somalia as an independent, modern nation for the first time.

  • Emancipation Day

    Emancipation Day (Sint Maarten)

    Emancipation Day in Sint Maarten () commemorates the abolition of slavery in 1863, was officially declared a public holiday in 2012, and today serves as a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of cultural identity and freedom.

  • Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day

    Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Establishment Day marks the transfer of sovereignty from the United Kingdom to China in 1997 and the creation of the Hong Kong SAR under the principle of "one country, two systems". It is a public holiday observed with official ceremonies, flag-raising events, and community celebrations that reflect Hong Kong’s unique identity and connection with both China and the world.