June Holiday
The June Holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador is a provincial public holiday celebrated on the Monday nearest June 24. It was officially called Discovery Day, though it has evolved in meaning over time.
St. John's Day
St. John's Day holds cultural, religious, and historical significance, particularly in Quebec, Canada, where it is observed as a major holiday and an expression of Francophone pride and heritage.
Islamic New Year in Malaysia
The Islamic New Year marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar. This day holds significant spiritual and historical importance for Muslims, serving as a time for reflection, renewal of faith and commemoration of Islamic history.
Heir to the Throne's Birthday
Heir to the Throne’s Birthday in Tuvalu, and it honors the birthday of the heir apparent to the British throne, who also serves as the future ceremonial Head of State of Tuvalu, a Commonwealth realm and constitutional monarchy.
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day is a national holiday in Turkey. It honors both the beginning of the Turkish War of Independence in 1919 and the role of youth and sports in the vision of a modern, strong Republic as envisioned by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey.
Heroes' Day Zambia
Heroes’ Day in Zambia is a national public holiday which is a solemn occasion dedicated to remembering and honoring Zambia’s national heroes and heroines, those who made significant contributions to the country's independence struggle and national development.
George Town World Heritage City Day
George Town World Heritage City Day is an annual celebration in Penang, Malaysia, commemorating the designation of George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 7, 2008. This recognition highlights the city's exceptional historical and cultural significance.
Unity Day Zambia
Unity Day in Zambia is a national public holiday immediately following Heroes’ Day. The holiday promotes national unity and peace, reinforcing the idea of Zambia as "One Zambia, One Nation".
Nunavut Day
Nunavut Day is celebrated annually to commemorate the creation of Nunavut, Canada’s newest and largest territory. This day honors the signing of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, which led to the official establishment of Nunavut as a separate territory on April 1, 1999.
Orangemen's Day in Northern Ireland
Orangemen's Day, also known as The Twelfth, is a holiday celebrated by members of the Orange Order, a Protestant fraternal organization. The day commemorates the Battle of the Boyne, a significant historical event in Ireland.
Penang Governor's Birthday
The Penang Governor's Birthday is an annual public holiday in the state of Penang, Malaysia. This day celebrates the birthday of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri, the Governor of Penang, who is the ceremonial head of state.
Visakha Bucha
Visakha Bucha Day is the holiest day in the Thai Buddhist calendar. It commemorates three major events in the life of the Lord Buddha, all of which are believed to have occurred on the same full moon day of the sixth lunar month: His birth, His enlightenment (Bodhi), and His passing into nirvana (Parinirvana).