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.
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.
Father Lini Day
Father Lini Day is a national public holiday in Vanuatu. It commemorates the death of Father Walter Lini, who is widely regarded as the father of Vanuatu’s independence and served as its first Prime Minister after the nation gained sovereignty in 1980.
Peace Memorial Day
Peace Memorial Day (和平紀念日) is a national public holiday in Taiwan, and it commemorates the February 28 Incident (二二八事件) of 1947, a pivotal and tragic event in Taiwanese history that led to decades of authoritarian rule and shaped the island’s modern identity.
Andalusia Day
Andalusia Day marks the anniversary of the 1980 autonomy referendum, when Andalusians voted for their region to become an autonomous community within Spain.
Republic Day Neuchâtel
Republic Day in Neuchâtel marks the anniversary of a unique and dramatic transformation in Swiss history, the peaceful 1848 revolution that ended Neuchâtel’s status as a monarchy and made it a republican canton within the Swiss Confederation.
Balearic Day
Balearic Day celebrates the 1983 enactment of the Statute of Autonomy that established the Balearic Islands as an autonomous community of Spain. It is both a celebration of the islands’ political autonomy and a showcase of their unique cultural heritage, blending Catalan traditions with local island customs.
Medin Full Moon Poya Day
Medin Full Moon Poya marks the Buddha’s first visit to his hometown Kapilavastu after Enlightenment, where he ordained his son Rahula as the first novice monk. In Sri Lanka, the day is observed with almsgiving, meditation, and novice ordination ceremonies, symbolizing the inheritance of the Dhamma.
Town Meeting Day
Town Meeting Day is a traditional New England civic event, most prominently celebrated in the state of Vermont. Town Meeting Day has been a significant part of Vermont's history and civic life since before it became a state.
Makha Bucha Day Thailand
Makha Bucha Day is one of the most sacred and widely observed Buddhist holidays in Thailand, commemorating a pivotal moment in the life of the Buddha. While its spiritual origins date back over 2,500 years, its recognition as a public holiday in Thailand has a distinct historical development tied to royal religious reforms and the promotion of Buddhist unity.
Phagwa
In Suriname, Holi, known as Phagwa, is celebrated with color throwing, drumming and Chowtal singing, making it one of the country's most joyful national holidays. Introduced by Indian indentured laborers in the 19th century, it has grown into a multicultural festival of unity.
Installation of Sultan Terengganu
The Installation of the Sultan of Terengganu is a ceremonial event that marks the formal ascension of a new Sultan to the throne of Terengganu. This traditional event is steeped in Malay royal customs, symbolizing the continuity of the monarchy and the Sultan's role as the head of state and protector of Islam in the state.