St. Patrick's Day Northern Ireland
St. Patrick's Day holds a significant place in Northern Ireland's cultural and historical landscape. As the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick is honored for bringing Christianity to the island, and the day has both religious and cultural importance.
St. Joseph's Day
St. Joseph's Day honors St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ and the husband of the Virgin Mary. It is observed as a solemn feast in the Catholic Church and recognized in other Christian traditions.
Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day
Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day is a state holiday in Hawaiʻi, honors Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, a prominent Hawaiian royal and statesman who played a key role in preserving Native Hawaiian culture and advocating for their rights during a pivotal time in Hawaiʻi's history.
Seward's Day
Seward's Day commemorates a pivotal moment in American history when the United States acquired Alaska from Russia, shaping the nation's geopolitical and economic future. This state holiday, celebrated in Alaska, honors William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State who negotiated the Alaska Purchase.
Cesar Chavez Day
Cesar Chavez Day is a U.S. federal commemorative holiday celebrated annually on March 31. It honors the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez, a civil rights leader and labor activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW).
DC Emancipation Day
DC Emancipation Day commemorates the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862, which ended slavery in Washington, D.C.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, is a significant day in the Christian liturgical calendar, commemorating the events of the evening before Jesus's crucifixion. It is part of Holy Week and marks the institution of the Eucharist, the Last Supper, and Jesus’s act of washing His disciples’ feet.
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.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a significant day in the Christian calendar, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is observed during Holy Week on the Friday before Easter Sunday and is a solemn day of reflection and prayer for Christians worldwide.
Orthodox Good Friday
Orthodox Good Friday, also known as Great Friday or Holy Friday, is one of the most solemn days in the Eastern Orthodox Church, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is part of the final days of Holy Week, leading up to Orthodox Easter.