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Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar and a time of intense prayer and fasting. It marks the culmination of the Ten Days of Repentance, which begin with Rosh Hashanah.
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Foundation Day (South Korea)
Foundation Day commemorates the legendary founding of Gojoseon by Dangun in 2333 BCE. Revived by Korean nationalists during Japanese rule and made a national holiday in 1949, it remains a day of pride, unity, and remembrance of Korea’s ancient origins.
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German Unity Day
German Unity Day commemorates the reunification of Germany in 1990, when the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) officially joined the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany).
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Sabah Governor's Birthday
The Sabah Governor's Birthday is an important annual public holiday celebrated in the Malaysian state of Sabah. It honors the Yang di-Pertua Negeri, the ceremonial head of the state, recognizing the Governor’s role in upholding unity, traditions, and governance in Sabah.
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Constitution Day (Vanuatu)
Constitution Day in Vanuatu commemorates the adoption of the country's Constitution in 1979, a key step that laid the foundation for Vanuatu’s independence in 1980.
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Republic Day (Portugal)
Republic Day in Portugal marks the establishment of the Portuguese Republic in 1910, ending over seven centuries of monarchy. The day commemorates the revolution that began in Lisbon and ushered in a new era of democracy, secularism and modern governance. Republic Day honors Portugal’s transition to a republican state and the enduring values of freedom, equality and civic participation.
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Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) is one of the most significant traditional Chinese festivals. The festival is marked by family reunions and enjoying mooncakes. It symbolizes thanksgiving and harvest celebration.
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Frances Xavier Cabrini Day
Frances Xavier Cabrini Day is a state holiday in Colorado, established to honor the life and legacy of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized by the Catholic Church.
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King's Birthday in Queensland
The King’s Birthday is a public holiday celebrated in Australia to honor the reigning monarch’s birthday. While the actual birthday of King Charles III is on November 14, the holiday in Queensland is observed on the the first Monday in October.
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Labour Day in Australian Capital Territory
Labour Day in Australia is a public holiday that honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement, particularly the establishment of the eight-hour workday. The holiday is observed on different dates across Australian states and territories.
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Earthquake Remembrance Day
Earthquake Remembrance Day in Turkmenistan is to honor the victims of the devastating 1948 Ashgabat earthquake. This national day of mourning commemorates one of the deadliest natural disasters in the country's history.
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Chuseok
Chuseok is Korea’s harvest festival and ancestral holiday, celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Families honor their ancestors, share food like songpyeon, play traditional games, and reunite, making it one of the most cherished holidays in Korean culture.
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