Our Lady of Sorrows
Our Lady of Sorrows represents Mary’s deep suffering alongside Christ, especially during his Passion. Her feast is a major Catholic celebration and a national holiday in Slovakia, where she is honored as the country’s Patroness.
Malaysia Day
Malaysia Day marks the formation of Malaysia in 1963, when Malaya, North Borneo (now Sabah), Sarawak, and Singapore united to form the Federation of Malaysia. Although Singapore later became independent in 1965, Malaysia Day remains a significant day in the country’s history.
Birthday of Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala
Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala is a national public holiday in Tonga celebrating the birthday of Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala.
Melilla Day
Melilla Day commemorates the 1497 conquest of Melilla by Pedro de Estopiñán and is now the official holiday of the autonomous city, combining civic honors, cultural festivities, and religious devotion to Our Lady of Victory, its patroness.
Day after Federal Fast
The Day after Federal Fast is a public holiday celebrated exclusively in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, and its history is closely linked to the evolution of the Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance, and Prayer, a Swiss national observance rooted in religious and historical traditions.
South Canterbury Anniversary Day
South Canterbury Anniversary Day marks the 1859 establishment of South Canterbury as a distinct province. It is celebrated with regional holidays, community events, and springtime festivities.
National Day (Saudi Arabia)
Saudi National Day marks September 23, 1932, when King Abdulaziz Al Saud unified the Arabian Peninsula into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Declared a public holiday in 2005, it symbolizes unity, sovereignty, and national pride, and is one of the country’s most celebrated occasions.
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, a significant holiday in the Jewish calendar. It marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Repentance or the Days of Awe, a period of introspection and preparation for Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
Republic Day in Trinidad and Tobago
Republic Day is a national holiday in Trinidad and Tobago, marking the day in 1976 when the country officially became a republic, replacing the British monarch with a locally elected president as the head of state.
Heritage Day (South Africa)
Heritage Day in South Africa is a public holiday for South Africans to celebrate their diverse cultural heritage, traditions, and languages, while also promoting unity as a nation.
Saint Nicholas of Flüe Day
Saint Nicholas of Flüe Day commemorates Nicholas of Flüe (1417–1487), a Swiss hermit, mystic, and statesman who is widely regarded as the patron saint of Switzerland and a symbol of peace and unity.
National Youth Day (TCI)
National Youth Day in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) honors the vital role of youth in TCI's society and future. With approximately one-third of the population under the age of 15, National Youth Day recognizes young people's contributions and potential in shaping the nation's development.