Labour Day

Labour Day Suriname

Labour Day in Suriname honors the contributions of workers and the achievements of the labour movement. Marked by union rallies, cultural events, and public recognition, it stands as both a celebration of workers’ rights and a call for continued social and economic progress.

Vesak Full Moon Poya Day

Vesak Full Moon Poya, rooted in ancient India, commemorates the birth, Enlightenment, and passing away of the Buddha, all on the full moon of May. Introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BCE, it became the island's most sacred Buddhist festival. Today, Vesak is celebrated with temple rituals and almsgiving, symbolizing peace and the victory of wisdom over ignorance.

Labour Day

Labour Day Sri Lanka

Labour Day in Sri Lanka honors the contributions of workers and the global struggle for labour rights. Recognized as a national holiday since 1956, it is marked by rallies and speeches led by trade unions and political parties, emphasizing workers’ rights and social justice.

Labour Day

Labour Day Spain

Labour Day in Spain is a public holiday that commemorates the struggles and achievements of workers, with deep historical ties to both international and Spanish labor movements.

Day of Madrid

The Day of Madrid commemorates the 1808 uprising, a pivotal moment when ordinary citizens resisted Napoleon’s occupation. Though suppressed, it became a lasting symbol of freedom and regional pride, and since 1983 it has also represented the autonomy of Madrid within Spain.

Coronation Day in Thailand

Coronation Day in Thailand was also known as Wan Chatramongkhon. It commemorates the formal coronation of the reigning monarch and highlights the sacred and historical traditions of the Thai monarchy.

Memorial Day

Martyrs' Day Syria

Martyrs’ Day in Syria honors the memory of Syrian nationalists executed by the Ottoman Empire in 1916. The day commemorates those who gave their lives fighting for freedom, Arab nationalism, and independence, and it holds deep emotional and historical significance in both Syria and Lebanon, which were then part of Greater Syria under Ottoman rule.

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV was elected as the 266th successor to St. Peter on May 8, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis. His election marked a historic moment as he became the first American-born pope and the first member of the Augustinian order to ascend to the papacy.

Victory Day in Wallis and Futuna

Victory Day is a public holiday in Wallis and Futuna. It commemorates the Allied victory in Europe during World War II, marking the formal surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945. As a French overseas collectivity, Wallis and Futuna observes this day in alignment with France's national holiday.

Victory Day Tajikistan

Victory Day marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and the end of the Great Patriotic War (the Eastern Front of World War II). In Tajikistan, as in other former Soviet republics, it is a deeply significant holiday that honors the sacrifices made by Tajik soldiers and civilians during World War II.