Day of Goodwill
The Day of Goodwill evolved from the British Boxing Day tradition but was renamed in 1994 to reflect South Africa’s democratic values, focusing on charity, generosity, and national unity.
Our Lady of the Well-Appeared
Our Lady of the Well-Appeared is a miraculous Marian devotion born in 17th-century Ampuero, later declared patroness of Cantabria by Pope Pius X in 1903. Her feast blends deep Catholic devotion with rich Cantabrian cultural traditions.
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.
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.
Friday before AFL Grand Final
The Friday before the AFL Grand Final is known as a public holiday in Victoria, Australia. It is officially called the "AFL Grand Final Friday", and it is observed annually on the day before the AFL Grand Final.
Revolution Day Yemen
Revolution Day in Yemen commemorates the 1962 revolution in North Yemen that led to the overthrow of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom and the establishment of the Yemen Arab Republic.
Binara Full Moon Poya Day
Binara Full Moon Poya commemorates the establishment of the Bhikkhuni Order, when the Buddha ordained his foster mother Mahāpajāpati Gotami and 500 women. This completed the Fourfold Sangha (monks, nuns, laymen, laywomen). The event marked a historic step in recognizing women’s spiritual capacity, a legacy still honored in Sri Lanka today.
Teacher's Day Taiwan
Teacher’s Day in Taiwan is celebrated every year, the traditionally recognized birthday of Confucius (孔子), China’s most revered educator and philosopher. This holiday honors the vital role teachers play in shaping individuals and society, deeply rooted in Confucian values of respect for education and instructors.