Melilla Day

Melilla Day commemorates the 1497 conquest of Melilla by Pedro de Estopiñán and is now the official holiday of the autonomous city, combining civic honors, cultural festivities, and religious devotion to Our Lady of Victory, its patroness.

Day after Federal Fast

The Day after Federal Fast is a public holiday celebrated exclusively in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, and its history is closely linked to the evolution of the Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance, and Prayer, a Swiss national observance rooted in religious and historical traditions.

Jewish Holiday

Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, a significant holiday in the Jewish calendar. It marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Repentance or the Days of Awe, a period of introspection and preparation for Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

Republic Day in Trinidad and Tobago

Republic Day is a national holiday in Trinidad and Tobago, marking the day in 1976 when the country officially became a republic, replacing the British monarch with a locally elected president as the head of state.

Saint Nicholas of Flüe Day

Saint Nicholas of Flüe Day commemorates Nicholas of Flüe (1417–1487), a Swiss hermit, mystic, and statesman who is widely regarded as the patron saint of Switzerland and a symbol of peace and unity.

National Youth Day (TCI)

National Youth Day in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) honors the vital role of youth in TCI's society and future. With approximately one-third of the population under the age of 15, National Youth Day recognizes young people's contributions and potential in shaping the nation's development. ​

American Indian Heritage Day in Texas

American Indian Heritage Day is a celebration that honors the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Native American peoples in the United States. It is an important day to recognize the resilience, diversity, and achievements of Indigenous communities while raising awareness about the challenges they have faced and continue to confront.

Friday before AFL Grand Final

The Friday before the AFL Grand Final is known as a public holiday in Victoria, Australia. It is officially called the "AFL Grand Final Friday", and it is observed annually on the day before the AFL Grand Final.

Revolution Day Yemen

Revolution Day in Yemen commemorates the 1962 revolution in North Yemen that led to the overthrow of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom and the establishment of the Yemen Arab Republic.