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.
Independence Day (Uganda)
Independence Day in Uganda marks the day in 1962 when Uganda gained independence from British colonial rule, becoming a sovereign nation after nearly 70 years under British administration.
Day of Valencian Community
The Day of the Valencian Community commemorates both the 1238 conquest of Valencia by James I of Aragon and the region’s modern Statute of Autonomy (1982). It blends solemn civic traditions with festive customs such as the Mocadorà, making it both a patriotic and popular holiday.
National Day Taiwan
National Day in Taiwan, officially called the National Day of the Republic of China (ROC) and commonly known as Double Ten Day (雙十節), is celebrated every year. It commemorates the start of the Wuchang Uprising in 1911, which marked the beginning of the Xinhai Revolution that overthrew the Qing Dynasty and led to the founding of the Republic of China—the first democratic republic in Asia.
Maroons Day
Maroons Day in Suriname commemorates the 1760–1762 peace treaties between escaped enslaved Africans and the Dutch. Recognized as a national holiday since 2011, it celebrates the resilience and cultural heritage of Maroon communities, with festivals, music and remembrance of their struggle against slavery.
Sarawak Governor's Birthday
The Sarawak Governor's Birthday is an annual public holiday celebrated in Sarawak, Malaysia. It honors the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor), the ceremonial head of the state. The occasion highlights the Governor’s role in preserving unity and governance while celebrating Sarawak’s diverse cultural heritage.
Day of Catalonia
The Day of Catalonia originated as a remembrance of the 1714 defeat but has evolved into a powerful expression of Catalonia’s culture, history, and political struggle for autonomy or independence.
Indigenous Resistance Day
Indigenous Resistance Day (Día de la Resistencia Indígena) is a national public holiday in Venezuela. It commemorates the struggles and resilience of Indigenous peoples against European colonization, particularly following the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492.
Day of the Race
Day of the Race (Día de la Raza) is a holiday observed in many Latin American countries, Spain, and the United States to commemorate the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. It recognizes the historic encounter between Europe and the Americas, a moment that profoundly shaped the course of world history.
National Day Spain
Spain’s National Day Spain’s National Day on October 12 marks the anniversary of Columbus’s 1492 voyage. Today, it symbolizes Spanish unity, culture, and global ties, though it also invites reflection on Spain’s colonial past.