Randol Fawkes Labour Day
Randol Fawkes Labour Day, often simply called Labour Day, is a public holiday honoring the achievements of workers, the trade union movement, and especially Sir Randol Fawkes, the man known as the "Father of Labour" in the country.
National Day Sweden
Sweden’s National Day commemorates Gustav Vasa’s 1523 election and the adoption of the 1809 constitution. Originating as Swedish Flag Day (1916), it became the official National Day in 1983 and a public holiday in 2005, marked by royal ceremonies at Skansen, flag-raisings, and citizenship events.
Emancipation Day in Tonga
Emancipation Day in Tonga is a deeply meaningful public holiday. It commemorates a monumental reform enacted in 1862 by King George Tupou I, who abolished serfdom and granted freedom and land rights to all commoners. It is one of the most historically significant dates in Tonga’s journey toward becoming a sovereign, modern nation.
Day of La Rioja
The Day of La Rioja commemorates the region’s autonomy and identity, blending political history with cultural pride, traditional festivities, and the celebration of its rich wine and food heritage.
Labour Day Trinidad and Tobago
Labour Day in Trinidad and Tobago is a national public holiday. It commemorates the 1937 labour uprising, led by Tubar Uriah "Buzz" Butler, which gave rise to the country’s modern trade union movement.
Midsummer Day Sweden
Midsummer Day in Sweden is rooted in solstice traditions. It is one of Sweden’s most cherished holidays, marking the arrival of summer. The highlight is Midsummer Eve, with maypole dancing, flower wreaths, traditional foods like herring and strawberries, and folklore rituals.
Martyrs' Day in Togo
Martyrs' Day in Togo is to honors all those who died fighting for Togo’s independence and democratic freedom, both during the colonial era and in the years following independence.
Independence Day Jura
Jura Independence Day marks a pivotal moment in Swiss history, the peaceful separation of the predominantly French-speaking and Catholic region of Jura from the largely German-speaking and Protestant Canton of Bern. The holiday commemorating the 1974 plebiscite in which parts of Jura voted to form their own canton.
Ashura
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a day of major religious and historical significance for all Muslims, but is observed differently by Sunni and Shia communities.
National Unity Day Tajikistan
National Unity Day in Tajikistan is celebrated every year to commemorate the signing of the General Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and National Accord in 1997. This historic accord marked the official end of the Tajik civil war (1992–1997), one of the most painful and destructive conflicts in the country's history.