Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th month of the Chinese lunar calendar. This festival has a history of over 2,000 years and is widely observed in China and among Chinese communities worldwide.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day, also known as the Feast of the Ascension, is a Christian holy day celebrated 40 days after Easter Sunday, commemorating the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. It marks the end of Christ’s earthly ministry and His return to the Father, as described in the Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel of Luke.
Orthodox Ascension Day
Orthodox Ascension Day commemorates Jesus Christ’s ascension into heaven, marking the end of His earthly ministry and His exaltation at the right hand of the Father.
Kaamatan Festival
The Kaamatan Festival, also known as the Harvest Festival, is an annual celebration in the Malaysian state of Sabah and other indigenous communities. It is a time of thanksgiving for a bountiful rice harvest and is deeply rooted in the traditions, spirituality, and culture of these communities.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a significant Islamic celebration marking the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. In Malaysia, Hari Raya Aidilfitri is one of the most important festivals and is observed with great cultural and religious fervor.
Gawai Dayak
Gawai Dayak is an annual festival celebrated in the Malaysian state of Sarawak to honor the Dayak people, the indigenous groups of Sarawak, including the Iban, Bidayuh, and Orang Ulu communities. It is a thanksgiving and harvest festival marking the end of the rice harvesting season and the beginning of a new agricultural cycle.
Jefferson Davis's Birthday
Jefferson Davis's Birthday is observed as a state holiday in some parts of the United States, particularly in the South. Jefferson Davis (1808–1889) was the President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The holiday commemorates his life and contributions to the Confederacy.
Agong's Birthday
The Agong’s Birthday, also known as the Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, is a significant public holiday in Malaysia that celebrates the birthday of the country’s King (Yang di-Pertuan Agong). It is a day to honor the Malaysian monarch and the constitutional monarchy system.
Reconciliation Day
Reconciliation Day is a public holiday observed in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), marking the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. It is a time to reflect on the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, acknowledging past injustices and promoting unity and understanding.
Western Australia Day
Western Australia Day marks the founding of the Swan River Colony (now Perth) by British settlers in 1829. The holiday was originally called Foundation Day but was renamed in 2012 to recognize all Western Australians, including Aboriginal Australians, as part of the state's history.