Events
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Lotu a Tamaiti
Lotu a Tamaiti translates to "Children’s Worship", and the holiday is also called White Sunday. It is a day dedicated to honoring children, recognizing their place in families, churches and Samoan society.
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Columbus Day
Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. This day is a subject of controversy as it also marks the beginning of the colonization of the Americas and the subsequent impact on Native American peoples. While some celebrate this day in honor of Columbus' achievements, others observe Indigenous Peoples' Day instead, recognizing the history and culture of indigenous people affected by European colonization.
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Yorktown Victory Day
Yorktown Victory Day commemorates the decisive victory at the Battle of Yorktown, which was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War.
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Fraternal Day
Fraternal Day is a holiday observed in the United States, particularly associated with Alabama, where it was originally established to promote unity and harmony among different organizations and people. The purpose was to foster goodwill and cooperation across racial, religious, and organizational lines.
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Thanksgiving Day in Canada
Thanksgiving Day in Canada is a national holiday dedicated to giving thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. The day is marked by family gatherings, feasts, and expressions of gratitude.
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Puerto Rico Friendship Day
Puerto Rico Friendship Day is celebrated in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This holiday was officially established in 1964 to honor the cultural, historical, and familial ties between Puerto Ricans and Virgin Islanders.
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National Heritage Day
National Heritage Day in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) celebrates the islands’ cultural traditions, historical legacy, and community identity, with a strong emphasis on intergenerational knowledge, storytelling, and heritage preservation.
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National Heroes' Day in The Bahamas
National Heroes' Day in The Bahamas is a public holiday dedicated to honoring Bahamian national heroes, individuals who made significant contributions to the country’s development, independence, and cultural identity.
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Liberation Day Yemen
Liberation Day in Yemen commemorates the start of the armed struggle against British colonial rule in South Yemen in 1963, leading to full independence in 1967.
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Mwalimu Nyerere Day
Mwalimu Nyerere Day is observed annually in Tanzania. It commemorates the life and legacy of Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the founding father and first President of Tanzania, who passed away on October 14, 1999. The day is a national public holiday, dedicated to reflection and honoring national unity and self-reliance, principles that defined Nyerere’s leadership.
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Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah celebrates the completion and renewal of the Torah reading cycle with singing, dancing and parading Torah scrolls. In Israel, together with Shemini Atzeret, it is marked by a spirit of joy, unity and love for the Torah.
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Evacuation Day in Tunisia
Evacuation Day in Tunisia commemorates the final withdrawal of French troops from Tunisian territory on October 15, 1963, marking the end of colonial military presence and the full realization of Tunisia's sovereignty.