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.
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.
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.
Constitution Day (Sint Maarten)
Constitution Day in Sint Maarten is celebrated to mark the island’s new constitutional status achieved on October 10, 2010, when it became a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It serves as both a celebration of autonomy and a reminder of civic responsibility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alaska Day
Alaska Day is a state holiday in Alaska to commemorate the formal transfer of Alaska from Russian to U.S. ownership. This event marked the culmination of the Alaska Purchase and a significant milestone in American history.
National Prayer Day
National Prayer Day in Zambia is officially called the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance, and Reconciliation. This solemn occasion invites Zambians to reflect, seek divine guidance, and promote unity and moral renewal as a nation.
Diwali
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in Hinduism, and it holds significance for Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists. Known as the Festival of Lights, it symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
King Chulalongkorn Day
King Chulalongkorn Day, officially known as Wan Piyamaharaj, is a Thai national holiday. It commemorates the death and legacy of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), one of Thailand’s most respected and progressive monarchs.