Liberty Day
Liberty Day, also known as D. Hamilton Jackson Day, is celebrated in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and it honors the birthday of D. Hamilton Jackson, a revered civil rights leader who played a key role in advancing freedom of speech, workers’ rights, and local autonomy during the early 20th century.
All Saints' Day Sweden
All Saints’ Day in Sweden blends Christian traditions with Swedish remembrance customs. Families honor the departed by lighting candles on graves, making cemeteries glow across the country, and attending church services. It is a public holiday marked by reflection and memory.
Tonga National Day
Tonga’s National Day, also historically known as Constitution Day, commemorates the promulgation of the Kingdom’s first Constitution by King George Tupou I on November 4, 1875, an event that transformed Tonga into one of the world’s earliest constitutional monarchies.
Election Day in USA
Election Day in the USA is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials, including the President, Vice President, members of Congress, and many state and local offices.
Melbourne Cup Day
Melbourne Cup Day is one of Australia's most celebrated sporting events, held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria. It is a 3200-meter (2-mile) race for thoroughbred horses aged three years and older, with a prize pool exceeding $8 million AUD.
Sultan of Perak's Birthday
The Sultan of Perak's Birthday is a significant annual public holiday celebrated in the Malaysian state of Perak to honor the reigning Sultan of Perak, the constitutional monarch and head of the state. The occasion reflects the people’s respect for the monarchy and its historical and cultural significance in Perak.
Armistice Day in France
Armistice Day commemorates the end of World War I and honors all soldiers who died for France, not only in World War I but in all wars.
Ill Full Moon Poya Day
Ill Full Moon Poya commemorates the Buddha’s sending forth of 60 disciples to spread the Dhamma, marking the beginning of missionary Buddhism. It also recalls the inclusion of Sariputta and Moggallana’s followers into the Sangha.
Thanksgiving Day in USA
Thanksgiving Day in the United States is a significant holiday traditionally celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. This holiday has its roots in early colonial times as a harvest festival, and it is a day of giving thanks for the blessings of the harvest and of the preceding year.
Family Day in Nevada
Family Day in Nevada is a day dedicated to celebrating the importance of family connections and fostering strong relationships among family members. Nevada places a strong emphasis on family values and community well-being.
Unity Day (Vanuatu)
Unity Day in Vanuatu is a national public holiday dedicated to honoring the unity of the country’s many islands, cultures, and linguistic groups, which was especially important during the formation of the modern Vanuatu nation.
Independence Day Yemen
Independence Day in Yemen marks the day in 1967 when South Yemen (then the People’s Republic of South Yemen) gained full independence from British colonial rule after 128 years of occupation.