Labour Day (Philippines)
Labour Day in the Philippines commemorates the 1903 workers’ demonstration and honors the contributions of Filipino workers, celebrated with marches, rallies, and community activities, while advocating for continued progress in workers’ rights.
Labour Day (Senegal)
Labour Day in Senegal is both a celebration of workers’ contributions and a platform for labor unions to demand reforms, marked by parades, speeches, and cultural events across the country.
Labour Day (Serbia)
Labour Day in Serbia is both a recognition of the international labor movement and a national holiday of rest and celebration, marked by family picnics, cultural events, and occasional union demonstrations.
Day of Madrid
The Day of Madrid commemorates the 1808 uprising, a pivotal moment when ordinary citizens resisted Napoleon’s occupation. Though suppressed, it became a lasting symbol of freedom and regional pride, and since 1983 it has also represented the autonomy of Madrid within Spain.
Coronation Day in Thailand
Coronation Day in Thailand was also known as Wan Chatramongkhon. It commemorates the formal coronation of the reigning monarch and highlights the sacred and historical traditions of the Thai monarchy.
Children's Day (South Korea)
Children’s Day in South Korea was created by Bang Jeong-hwan in 1923, and declared a national holiday in 1975. Today, it is marked by family celebrations, gifts, and cultural events, symbolizing both joy and the importance of children’s rights.
Liberation Day (Netherlands)
Liberation Day marks the end of WWII occupation in the Netherlands. It is celebrated every year with ceremonies, festivals, and the Freedom Flame, reminding the nation of the importance of peace and democracy.
Martyrs' Day Syria
Martyrs’ Day in Syria honors the memory of Syrian nationalists executed by the Ottoman Empire in 1916. The day commemorates those who gave their lives fighting for freedom, Arab nationalism, and independence, and it holds deep emotional and historical significance in both Syria and Lebanon, which were then part of Greater Syria under Ottoman rule.
Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV was elected as the 266th successor to St. Peter on May 8, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis. His election marked a historic moment as he became the first American-born pope and the first member of the Augustinian order to ascend to the papacy.
Victory Day in Wallis and Futuna
Victory Day is a public holiday in Wallis and Futuna. It commemorates the Allied victory in Europe during World War II, marking the formal surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945. As a French overseas collectivity, Wallis and Futuna observes this day in alignment with France's national holiday.
Victory over Fascism Day (Slovakia)
Victory over Fascism Day in Slovakia commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945, the liberation of Slovak lands, and the sacrifices of both Slovak partisans and Allied soldiers. Established after WWII, it continues today as a reminder of the nation’s struggle for freedom, democracy, and resistance to totalitarianism.
Victory Day (France)
Victory Day in France honors the end of World War II in Europe, the defeat of Nazi Germany, and the sacrifices made for freedom, with nationwide ceremonies and an official public holiday.