Revolution and Youth Day

Revolution and Youth Day is a cherished national holiday in Tunisia. It commemorates the beginning of the Tunisian Revolution, also known as the Jasmine Revolution, which sparked the Arab Spring and led to the ousting of longtime President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.

National Unity Day

National Unity Day in Zimbabwe commemorates the signing of the Unity Accord in 1987, a pivotal agreement that brought an end to political violence and division between the country’s two major liberation parties: ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) and ZAPU (Zimbabwe African People's Union).

Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day

Unduvap Full Moon Poya commemorates the arrival of Arahat Sanghamitta Theri in Sri Lanka with the sacred Bodhi tree sapling from Bodh Gaya and the establishment of the Bhikkhuni Sangha. The Sri Maha Bodhi, planted in Anuradhapura in 288 BCE, still stands today as the world’s oldest recorded tree, symbolizing Sri Lanka’s enduring Buddhist heritage and the recognition of women in the monastic community.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day preceding Christmas Day, which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a public holiday in some countries, and it holds significant religious and cultural importance for Christians and is widely observed around the world.

Christmas Day

Christmas Day is one of the most widely observed and culturally significant holidays around the world. It traditionally commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, although it has also become a widely celebrated cultural holiday, often observed even by non-Christians.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, and it is a well-known holiday primarily celebrated in the United Kingdom and other countries that were part of the British Empire, as well as in some European nations.

Family Day (Vanuatu)

Family Day in Vanuatu is a public holiday that emphasizes the importance of family unity, rest, and togetherness, deeply rooted in Vanuatu’s cultural and communal values.

St. Stephen's Day

St. Stephen’s Day is a Christian feast day immediately following Christmas Day. It honors St. Stephen, recognized as the first Christian martyr (also called the Protomartyr).

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve marks the final day of the Gregorian calendar year and is a significant occasion for many people around the world. It's a time to reflect on the past year and welcome the beginning of a new one.

Restoration Day Switzerland

Restoration Day in Geneva, Switzerland commemorates the restoration of the Republic of Geneva in 1813, after more than 15 years under French rule during the Napoleonic era.