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.
Emancipation Day (US Virgin Islands)
Emancipation Day in the U.S. Virgin Islands commemorates the abolition of slavery in the former Danish West Indies (now the U.S. Virgin Islands) in 1848. This historic day marks a powerful moment of liberation and resistance, especially for the islands of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John.
Independence Day USA
Independence Day in the United States, also known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. On this day, the thirteen American colonies declared themselves independent from the British Empire. It's a day of significant historical importance and is celebrated with various activities across the country.
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.
Independence Day (Venezuela)
Independence Day in Venezuela commemorates the day in 1811 when Venezuela became the first South American nation to formally declare independence from Spain, initiating a long and transformative struggle for sovereignty.
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.