Events
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Family Day in Canada
Family Day is a public holiday celebrated in several provinces across Canada to promote the importance of family and work-life balance. It provides an opportunity for Canadians to spend quality time with their loved ones through activities and events.
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Islander Day
Islander Day is a provincial holiday celebrated in Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada. It provides Islanders with a mid-winter break to spend time with family, friends and their community.
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Louis Riel Day
Louis Riel Day is a statutory holiday celebrated in Manitoba. It honors the life and legacy of Louis Riel, a Métis leader and founder of Manitoba, recognized for his pivotal role in advocating for the rights of Métis people and shaping Canadian Confederation.
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Heritage Day in Nova Scotia
Heritage Day is a provincial holiday in Nova Scotia, Canada. It was introduced in 2015 to provide a mid-winter break while honoring the province's diverse and rich cultural heritage.
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Carnival Monday Uruguay
Carnival Monday in Uruguay is part of the country’s long-standing Carnival tradition, which traces its roots back to the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Carnival Monday Venezuela
Carnival Monday in Venezuela is a vibrant national holiday, and it is part of the larger Carnival festivities. The holiday traces its roots back to the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Winter Midterm Bank Holiday
The Winter Midterm Bank Holiday in Gibraltar is observed on the third Monday of February, offering a short midterm break during the winter school term. It provides students, teachers and families with a chance to rest and recharge before the spring season. Though not linked to a historical event, the holiday gives residents a peaceful pause during the cooler months of the year.
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Carnival Tuesday Uruguay
Carnival Tuesday in Uruguay is the day following Carnival Monday, celebrated just before Ash Wednesday, marking the end of the Carnival season and the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar.
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Seollal
Seollal began as an ancient lunar and agricultural celebration, was reshaped under Confucian influence into an ancestor-honoring family holiday, suppressed during colonization, and finally restored in 1989 as a three-day holiday. Today, it remains a cornerstone of Korean culture and identity.
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Armed Forces Day (Sierra Leone)
Armed Forces Day in Sierra Leone honors the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, remembering soldiers who died in the civil war and recognizing the military’s ongoing role in defending peace and stability.
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Awal Ramadan
Awal Ramadan, which translates to the beginning of Ramadan, is the commencement of the holy month in the Islamic calendar. This marks the start of a month-long period of fasting, worship and spiritual growth for Muslims around the world.
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Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day
Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe, commemorating the birthday of the nation's founding leader, Robert Mugabe. Established in 2017 following Mugabe's resignation, the day honors his contributions to Zimbabwe's independence and his emphasis on youth empowerment and education.