BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20251014T021202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T021442Z UID:10000712-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Indonesia) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Indonesia\, or Hari Buruh Internasional\, honors the contributions and struggles of workers across the nation and around the world. The day is marked by rallies\, parades\, and gatherings organized by labor unions to advocate for fair wages\, improved working conditions\, and workers' rights. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Indonesia is celebrated on May 1 every year. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day has roots in the global labor movement that began in the late 19th century. Its origins trace back to the 1886 Haymarket Affair in Chicago\, where workers protested for the eight-hour workday. \nIn Indonesia\, Labour Day celebrations date back to the early 20th century\, during the Dutch colonial period\, when workers began forming unions to demand fair treatment and better conditions. However\, under both colonial rule and early post-independence governments\, labor activism was often restricted due to political tensions and concerns over communism. \nDuring the New Order era (1966–1998)\, May Day events were largely suppressed\, as the Suharto government associated labor movements with political opposition. After the fall of Suharto and the beginning of the Reformasi era\, workers' rights gained renewed recognition. \nFinally\, in 2014\, the Indonesian government officially declared May 1 a national public holiday\, marking a major milestone in the recognition of workers' contributions to the nation's progress. Since then\, Labour Day has been commemorated across the country through marches\, speeches\, and cultural events\, symbolizing solidarity and the ongoing pursuit of social justice for workers. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-indonesia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Labour-Day-Indonesia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20251017T052424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T052424Z UID:10000733-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Macau) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day\, or International Workers' Day\, honors the contributions and rights of workers across all sectors. The day is marked by parades\, community events\, and labor union gatherings\, promoting solidarity and fair working conditions. For many residents\, it is also a public holiday spent relaxing with family or enjoying local festivities\, reflecting both appreciation for workers and Macau's vibrant social spirit. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Macau is celebrated on May 1 every year. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day\, also known as International Workers' Day\, has been celebrated in Macau on May 1 for over a century as part of the global labor movement honoring workers' rights\, dignity\, and achievements. \nThe origins of Labour Day trace back to the Haymarket Affair in Chicago in 1886\, when workers protested for an eight-hour workday. The event became a symbol of the international struggle for labor rights\, and May 1 was later recognized worldwide as International Workers' Day. \nIn Macau\, which was under Portuguese administration until 1999\, Labour Day gradually gained prominence in the early 20th century alongside the spread of worker associations and labor unions throughout southern China. Portuguese colonial authorities officially recognized May 1 as a public holiday in the 1970s\, aligning Macau with international labor observances. \nAfter Macau's return to China in 1999 and the establishment of the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR)\, Labour Day continued to be observed as an official public holiday under the "One Country\, Two Systems" framework. The celebration emphasizes respect for the working population and the value of labor in Macau's economy\, particularly in sectors such as tourism\, hospitality\, and construction. \nToday\, Labour Day in Macau is marked by union-organized events\, parades\, and community gatherings\, as well as performances and cultural activities celebrating workers' contributions. It serves as both a tribute to the global labor movement and a day of rest and appreciation for the city's diverse workforce. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-macau/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Labour-Day-Macau.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20251103T035235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T035235Z UID:10000741-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Belarus) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Belarus honors workers' contributions and the dignity of labour. The day is marked with festive parades\, concerts and community gatherings\, where people enjoy the arrival of spring\, express solidarity\, and celebrate social and economic achievements. Labour Day reflects both the historic spirit of workers' unity and the modern joy of renewal and togetherness. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Belarus is celebrated on May 1 every year. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Belarus has its roots in the international workers' movement of the late 19th century. The holiday traces back to the Haymarket Affair in Chicago (1886)\, when labour activists protested for an eight-hour workday. The International Socialist Congress later declared May 1 as International Workers' Day\, a time to honor the sacrifices and achievements of workers worldwide. \nIn the early 20th century\, Belarus\, then part of the Russian Empire\, saw rising industrialization and growing workers' movements influenced by socialist ideals. After the 1917 Russian Revolution\, May 1 was officially recognized as a public holiday throughout the Soviet Union\, including the Belarusian Soviet Socialist Republic. It became a major state celebration emphasizing solidarity\, productivity\, and the dignity of labour. \nDuring the Soviet era\, Labour Day was one of the most prominent holidays of the year. It featured large parades\, speeches\, red banners\, and cultural performances\, highlighting the achievements of workers\, farmers\, and engineers. The day also served as a symbol of unity among socialist nations and a reminder of the collective effort to build a better society. \nAfter Belarus gained independence in 1991\, May 1 remained an official public holiday\, but its tone evolved from political demonstration to community celebration. Today\, it is marked by family gatherings\, concerts\, fairs\, and springtime festivities\, with fewer political overtones. \nIn modern Belarus\, Labour Day continues to honor the value of work and social progress\, while also symbolizing hope\, renewal\, and the spirit of togetherness that comes with the arrival of spring. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-belarus/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Labour-Day-Belarus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20251103T051240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T051240Z UID:10000745-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Belgium) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Belgium is a public holiday dedicated to honoring workers and the labour movement. The holiday recognizes the struggles and achievements of those who fought for fair working conditions and social progress. The day features union marches\, political gatherings and community festivals\, often accompanied by speeches and concerts. For many Belgians\, it is also a cherished spring holiday. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Belgium is celebrated on May 1 every year. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Belgium has its origins in the international workers' movement of the late 19th century\, a time when industrial workers across Europe and North America were fighting for fairer conditions\, shorter hours\, and better pay. The day traces back to the Haymarket protests in Chicago in 1886\, when workers demanded an eight-hour workday. In 1889\, the Second International\, a congress of socialist and labour parties held in Paris\, declared May 1 as International Workers' Day\, a date for global demonstrations of solidarity. \nBelgium quickly embraced the movement. The first May Day demonstration in Belgium took place in 1890\, organized by socialist groups and trade unions demanding the universal right to vote\, which at the time was limited to property-owning men. Over time\, May 1 became a symbol not only of labour rights but also of social and democratic reform. \nBy the early 20th century\, the day had become a major annual event for the Belgian Labour Party (POB/BWP) and trade unions\, combining political rallies with parades\, songs and community gatherings. After World War II\, in recognition of its significance to Belgian society\, May 1 was officially declared a national public holiday in 1948\, known as Fête du Travail in French and Dag van de Arbeid in Dutch. \nTraditionally\, the day has been marked by union marches\, political speeches\, and cultural festivities\, particularly in Brussels\, Liège\, Charleroi\, and Ghent\, where socialist movements have deep roots. Red flags and carnations\, symbols of the labour movement\, often feature prominently in celebrations. \nToday\, while the political dimension remains important\, Labour Day in Belgium has also evolved into a broader celebration of social solidarity\, human rights\, and community spirit. Many Belgians use the day to reflect on the value of work\, enjoy family time\, and welcome the spring season\, blending activism with festivity in the country's long tradition of balancing progress and togetherness. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-belgium/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Labour-Day-Belgium.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20251112T052457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T052457Z UID:10000755-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Brazil) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Brazil honors workers and their contributions to the nation's progress. The holiday reflects both social achievements and ongoing struggles for workers' rights. Introduced in the late 19th century and officially recognized in 1925\, it became a symbol of unity and labor solidarity. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Brazil is celebrated on May 1 every year. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nThe holiday traces its origins to the international labor movement of the late 19th century\, inspired by the Haymarket affair in Chicago (1886)\, where workers protested for the eight-hour workday. The date was adopted by labor organizations worldwide as a symbol of workers' unity and rights. \nIn Brazil\, the early observance of May 1 began in the late 1800s\, especially in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro\, where industrialization was creating a new working class. Workers began organizing demonstrations\, rallies and strikes demanding better wages\, shorter working hours and improved conditions. \nIn 1925\, under President Artur Bernardes\, May 1 was officially declared a national holiday. However\, it was during the presidency of Getúlio Vargas (1930–1945) that Labour Day became deeply institutionalized as part of Brazil's political and social identity. \nVargas\, who positioned himself as the "father of the workers"\, used May 1 as a day to promote labor reforms and government achievements. Under his rule\, key labor laws were established\, including the Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho (CLT) in 1943\, which regulated working hours\, wages\, vacation rights and labor protections\, many of which still form the foundation of Brazilian labor law today. \nThroughout the 20th century\, May 1 evolved from a day of protest into a national celebration of labor and citizenship\, blending political messaging\, cultural festivities\, and public recognition of workers' contributions. Under the military regime (1964–1985)\, the holiday's tone became more controlled and ceremonial\, but with the return of democracy\, it regained its spirit of activism and solidarity. \nToday\, Labour Day in Brazil remains both festive and reflective. The holiday also serves as a platform for addressing ongoing issues such as economic inequality\, job security\, and social rights\, continuing the legacy of the early labor movement. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-brazil/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Labour-Day-Brazil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20250914T021133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T021133Z UID:10000557-1777593600-1777766399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Serbia) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Serbia is both a recognition of the international labor movement and a national holiday of rest and celebration\, marked by family picnics\, cultural events\, and occasional union demonstrations. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Serbia is celebrated every year on May 1 and 2. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nThe roots of Labour Day lie in the workers' rights movement of the late 19th century. The most significant event was the Haymarket affair in Chicago (1886)\, where workers striking for an eight-hour workday were violently repressed. Following this\, May 1 became a day of international solidarity for workers and was adopted worldwide as International Workers' Day. \nBy the late 19th and early 20th century\, Serbia had growing industrial centers and an emerging working class. \nInfluenced by global labor movements\, Serbian workers and trade unions began marking May 1 with demonstrations demanding better wages\, shorter hours\, and improved working conditions. These early observances often had a political character\, as workers sought both social and national rights. \nAfter World War II\, Serbia became part of socialist Yugoslavia (1945–1990s) under Josip Broz Tito. Labour Day (Praznik rada) became one of the most important state holidays. It symbolized not only the workers' struggle but also the unity of Yugoslavia's peoples under socialism. \nAfter the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s\, Serbia continued to celebrate Labour Day\, but the political dimension declined. Today\, it is primarily seen as a holiday of rest\, family and leisure\, although trade unions still use the occasion to call attention to workers' rights and economic issues. \nLabour Day in Serbia is a two-day public holiday (May 1–2)\, with widespread picnics\, barbecues\, and cultural festivities. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-serbia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Labour-Day-Serbia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20250831T051303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T051303Z UID:10000476-1777680000-1777766399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Day of Madrid DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen is the Day of Madrid?\nThe Day of Madrid is celebrated every year on May 2. \nThe following is the list of the Day of Madrid from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2020Saturday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2021Sunday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2022Monday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2024Thursday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2025Friday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2026Saturday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2027Sunday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2030Thursday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2031Friday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2032Sunday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2033Monday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2036Friday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2037Saturday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2038Sunday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2039Monday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2041Thursday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2042Friday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2043Saturday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2044Monday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2047Thursday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2048Saturday \n \n Day of MadridMay 02\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the Day of Madrid?\nOn May 2\, 1808\, the people of Madrid rose up against Napoleon's French troops\, who had occupied Spain after forcing King Charles IV and Ferdinand VII to abdicate. The immediate cause was the attempt by the French to transfer the remaining members of the Spanish royal family out of Madrid. \nCrowds gathered at the Royal Palace\, and when violence broke out\, citizens armed themselves with whatever weapons they could find such as tones and even household tools to resist the French. \nFighting spread across the city\, with civilians\, artisans and even women joining the resistance. \nThe French brutally repressed the uprising\, executing hundreds of Madrileños by firing squad the next day (famously depicted in Francisco de Goya's painting The Third of May 1808). \nThough the revolt failed militarily\, it became a symbol of national resistance against foreign occupation. The events of May 2 sparked the Spanish War of Independence (1808–1814)\, during which Spain\, with British and Portuguese support\, eventually expelled French forces. \nThroughout the 19th century\, the heroes of May 2 were remembered through monuments\, processions\, and public ceremonies. \nWith the creation of Spain's autonomous communities in 1983\, the Community of Madrid chose May 2 as its official holiday. It honors both the historic uprising and the modern identity of Madrid as an autonomous region within Spain. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/day-of-madrid/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Day-of-Madrid.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20251005T065158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T065158Z UID:10000652-1777766400-1777852799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Constitution Day (Poland) DESCRIPTION:Constitution Day in Poland commemorates the adoption of the Polish Constitution of 1791\, the first modern constitution in Europe and the second in the world after the United States. It symbolizes Poland's commitment to freedom\, democracy\, and national unity. Today\, it is one of Poland's most important national holidays\, marked by patriotic parades\, concerts and ceremonies across the country. \nWhen is Constitution Day?\nConstitution Day in Poland is celebrated on May 3 every year. \nThe following is the list of Constitution Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2020Monday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2021Monday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2023Wednesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2024Friday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2025Saturday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 202603-May-26 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 202703-May-27 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 202803-May-28 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 202903-May-29 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 203003-May-30 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 203103-May-31 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 203203-May-32 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 203303-May-33 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 203403-May-34 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 203503-May-35 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 203603-May-36 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 203703-May-37 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 203803-May-38 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 203903-May-39 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 204003-May-40 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 204103-May-41 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 204203-May-42 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 204303-May-43 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 204403-May-44 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 204503-May-45 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 204603-May-46 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 204703-May-47 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 204803-May-48 \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 204903-May-49 \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Constitution Day?\nOn May 3\, 1791\, the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth adopted its new constitution\, known as the Constitution of May 3. It was the first modern written constitution in Europe and the second in the world (after the U.S. Constitution of 1787). The document aimed to strengthen the Commonwealth\, modernize its political system\, and limit the abuses of the nobility that had weakened the state. \nThe Constitution was opposed by conservative nobles and foreign powers—particularly Russia and Prussia\, which feared its influence. In 1792\, Russia invaded Poland with the support of Polish opponents in the Confederation of Targowica\, leading to the collapse of constitutional reform. \nThe Second and Third Partitions of Poland (1793 and 1795) soon followed\, erasing Poland from the map of Europe for 123 years. \nDespite Poland's loss of independence\, May 3 became a symbol of national pride and resistance throughout the 19th century. Poles celebrated it secretly under foreign occupation\, viewing it as a reminder of their national identity and democratic ideals. The day inspired patriotic movements and uprisings\, keeping the idea of independence alive. \nAfter Poland regained independence in 1918\, Constitution Day was officially reinstated as a national holiday in 1919. It was celebrated with parades\, speeches\, and religious ceremonies\, symbolizing both the rebirth of the Polish state and the enduring spirit of 1791. \nAfter World War II\, under Soviet influence\, the communist authorities banned Constitution Day in 1951\, considering it a symbol of "bourgeois nationalism". Instead\, they promoted May 1 (Labour Day) as the state's primary spring holiday. Nevertheless\, May 3 remained a powerful symbol of resistance\, and underground commemorations continued throughout the communist era. \nFollowing the fall of communism in 1989\, the new democratic government reinstated May 3 as an official national holiday. Today\, Constitution Day stands as one of Poland's most important national holidays. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/constitution-day-poland/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Constitution-Day-Poland.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20251015T040013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T040013Z UID:10000719-1777766400-1777852799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Constitution Day (Japan) DESCRIPTION:Constitution Day commemorates the enforcement of Japan's postwar Constitution of 1947\, which established democracy\, pacifism and the sovereignty of the people. The day encourages citizens to reflect on the meaning of democracy and peace in modern Japan. It is also part of Golden Week\, a series of national holidays when museums\, government buildings and cultural sites often hold special events and open houses. \nWhen is Constitution Day?\nConstitution Day in Japan is observed on May 03 each year. \nThe following is the list of Constitution Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2020Sunday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2021Monday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2023Wednesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2024Friday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2025Saturday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2026Sunday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2027Monday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2028Wednesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2029Thursday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2030Friday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2031Saturday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2032Monday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2033Tuesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2035Thursday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2036Saturday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2037Sunday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2038Monday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2039Tuesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2040Thursday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2041Friday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2042Saturday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2043Sunday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2044Tuesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2046Thursday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2047Friday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2048Sunday \n \n Constitution DayMay 03\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Constitution Day?\nConstitution Day is to commemorate the promulgation of Japan's postwar Constitution in 1947. This document replaced the Meiji Constitution of 1889\, transforming Japan from an imperial state under the emperor's sovereignty into a democratic nation founded on the sovereignty of the people\, respect for human rights and the renunciation of war. \nAfter Japan's defeat in World War II\, the Allied Occupation led by the United States pushed for sweeping political reforms. A new constitution was drafted under the supervision of General Douglas MacArthur's staff but refined and adopted by Japanese lawmakers. The result was the Constitution of Japan\, promulgated on November 3\, 1946 and officially enacted on May 3\, 1947. \nThe new constitution introduced three key principles: \n– Sovereignty of the people\, political power derives from the people\, not the emperor.\n– Respect for fundamental human rights\, ensuring freedoms such as speech\, assembly\, and equality.\n– Renunciation of war\, article 9 declares that Japan will not maintain military forces for warfare. \nConstitution Day became a national holiday in 1948\, intended as a time for citizens to reflect on democracy and peace. It is now part of Golden Week\, one of Japan's most festive holiday periods\, during which the National Diet Building and government institutions open to the public for tours and special exhibitions celebrating Japan's democratic values. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/constitution-day-japan/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Constitution-Day-Japan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20250712T034834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T043501Z UID:10000383-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Coronation Day in Thailand DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen is Coronation Day?\nCoronation Day is observed annually on May 4. \nThe following is the list of Coronation Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2023Thursday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2024Saturday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2025Sunday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2028Thursday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2029Friday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2030Saturday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2031Sunday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2034Thursday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2035Friday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2036Sunday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2040Friday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2041Saturday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2042Sunday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2045Thursday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2046Friday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2047Saturday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n Coronation DayMay 04\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Coronation Day?\nThe tradition of royal coronation in Thailand traces back to the Ayutthaya Kingdom (1350–1767) and was refined during the Rattanakosin era\, starting in 1782 with the founding of the Chakri Dynasty by King Rama I. \nThai coronations incorporate Hindu-Brahmin rituals\, Theravāda Buddhist practices\, and ancient Siamese royal customs\, symbolizing the king's spiritual role as a Dhammaraja (righteous ruler) and protector of the kingdom. \nKing Rama IX (Bhumibol Adulyadej) was officially crowned on May 5\, 1950\, and reigned for 70 years\, from 1946 until his passing in 2016. His coronation was conducted in a grand ceremony rich in Hindu-Buddhist rituals\, symbolizing both spiritual and temporal authority. During his reign\, May 5 was observed annually as Coronation Day in Thailand. \nKing Rama X (Maha Vajiralongkorn) ascended the throne on December 1\, 2016\, and was officially crowned on May 4\, 2019. Beginning in 2020\, the Thai government rescheduled Coronation Day to May 4 to commemorate the date of his formal anointment as king. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/coronation-day-thailand/ CATEGORIES:Celebration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Coronation-Day-in-Thailand.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20250917T045937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T013422Z UID:10000584-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:May Bank Holiday (Ireland) DESCRIPTION:The May Bank Holiday in Ireland is rooted in both ancient Celtic Beltane traditions and modern labor rights movements. Today\, it marks the start of summer\, with festivals\, sports and community gatherings across the country. \nWhen is May Bank Holiday?\nMay Bank Holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of May. \nThe following is the list of May Bank Holiday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2021Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2022Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2024Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2027Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2029Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2030Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2031Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2032Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2033Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2035Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2036Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2038Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2039Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2040Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2041Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2042Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2044Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2046Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2047Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of May Bank Holiday?\nLong before it was a bank holiday\, May 1st (May Day) was celebrated in Ireland as Bealtaine (Beltane). It marked the start of summer in the Celtic calendar. Bealtaine was one of the four great Celtic fire festivals (alongside Samhain\, Imbolc\, and Lughnasadh). \nAcross Europe\, May Day also became associated with workers' rights and the labor movement in the 19th century. It honored struggles for fair working conditions\, especially the 8-hour workday. \nWhile Ireland had deep folk traditions for May 1st\, the political side of May Day (marches and union rallies) also became important in cities like Dublin. \nIreland officially introduced the May Bank Holiday in 1994. Set for the first Monday in May\, it provided a long weekend for workers and families. \nThis modern bank holiday merged the ancient festival spirit of Bealtaine with the contemporary labor associations of May Day. Today\, the May Bank Holiday is seen as the unofficial start of summer. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/may-bank-holiday-ireland/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/May-Bank-Holiday-Ireland.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20250929T050122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T050122Z UID:10000604-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:St. Florian's Day DESCRIPTION:St. Florian's Day is one of Upper Austria's most meaningful regional feast days. It honors St. Florian\, the patron saint of the region and of firefighters\, through religious pilgrimages to St. Florian Monastery\, firefighter ceremonies and community festivals\, keeping alive traditions that date back to the early Middle Ages. \nWhen is St. Florian's Day?\nSt. Florian's Day is celebrated every year on May 4. \nThe following is the list of St. Florian's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2022Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2023Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2024Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2025Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2027Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2028Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2029Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2030Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2031Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2032Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2033Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2034Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2035Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2036Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2038Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2039Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2040Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2041Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2042Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2044Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2045Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2046Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2047Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of St. Florian's Day?\nBorn around 250 AD\, Florian served as a Roman officer in Noricum (a Roman province covering much of present-day Upper Austria). During Emperor Diocletian's persecutions of Christians\, Florian was ordered to renounce his faith. He refused\, was arrested\, and executed by being drowned in the Enns River with a heavy stone tied around his neck around the year 304 AD. He was quickly venerated as a martyr\, and his story spread across Central Europe. \nEarly Christians in the region preserved Florian's relics\, and his tomb became a pilgrimage site. Stories of miracles\, especially related to protection from fire and floods\, strengthened his reputation. Devotion to St. Florian spread beyond Austria into Bavaria\, Poland\, and Hungary. \nA monastery was built near the site of his martyrdom\, known today as St. Florian Monastery\, one of the oldest monastic sites in Austria. \nBy the 11th century\, it became a major pilgrimage destination. The monastery later grew into a Baroque landmark and remains the spiritual heart of his veneration. \nFrom the Middle Ages onward\, St. Florian became associated with protection against fire\, floods\, and natural disasters. He was named patron saint of firefighters\, chimney sweeps\, brewers\, and Austria's Upper Austria region. \nHis image\, pouring water over a burning house\, became widespread on houses\, barns\, and public buildings as a protective symbol. \nIn Upper Austria\, it became a deeply rooted regional tradition tied to both religious ceremonies and community identity. \nSince the 19th century\, fire brigades have played a central role in celebrations\, with parades\, blessings of equipment and remembrance ceremonies. Today\, the Austrian Fire Service considers May 4 not only St. Florian's Day but also the official Firefighters' Day. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/st-florians-day/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/St.-Florians-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20251002T021146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T025102Z UID:10000617-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Early May Bank Holiday (IOM) DESCRIPTION:The Early May Bank Holiday in the Isle of Man (IOM) is providing a springtime long weekend. It reflects wider British and European traditions linked to May Day and International Workers' Day\, and is marked locally with community fairs\, family activities\, and a seasonal break. \nWhen is the Early May Bank Holiday?\nThe Early May Bank Holiday in the Isle of Man is observed on the first Monday in May. \nThe following is the list of the Early May Bank Holiday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2021Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2022Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2024Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2027Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2029Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2030Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2031Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2032Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2033Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2035Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2036Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2038Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2039Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2040Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2041Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2042Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2044Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2046Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2047Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the Early May Bank Holiday?\nThe holiday has its roots in the ancient May Day festivals\, celebrated across Europe to mark the arrival of summer. These festivals included dancing\, fairs and community gatherings. \nMay Day also became associated with workers' rights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries\, particularly after the labor movements of the 1880s and the recognition of International Workers' Day on May 1. \nIn 1978\, the UK government introduced the Early May Bank Holiday\, fixed to the first Monday in May\, giving workers a guaranteed long weekend. \nThe Isle of Man\, while self-governing\, aligned many of its bank holidays with the UK\, and the Early May Bank Holiday was adopted on the island around the same time. \nUnlike distinctly Manx holidays such as Tynwald Day or the TT Bank Holiday\, the Early May Bank Holiday does not have unique Isle of Man traditions. \nInstead\, it reflects broader seasonal and labor-related observances\, often marked by spring fairs\, leisure activities and family time. \nToday\, the Early May Bank Holiday remains a modern addition to the Isle of Man's calendar\, offering a spring break and connecting the island to wider British and European traditions of celebrating the start of summer and honoring workers. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/may-bank-holiday-iom/ CATEGORIES:Celebration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Early-May-Bank-Holiday-IOM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20251004T184237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T184237Z UID:10000644-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Early May Bank Holiday (Jersey) DESCRIPTION:The Early May Bank Holiday in Jersey marks the arrival of spring and offering islanders a well-earned break. Rooted in ancient May Day traditions and later tied to the workers' rights movement\, it has evolved into a non-political holiday focused on rest\, community\, and enjoying Jersey's natural beauty. Many residents spend the long weekend outdoors—walking along beaches\, attending local fairs\, or welcoming the start of the summer season. \nWhen is the Early May Bank Holiday?\nThe Early May Bank Holiday in Jersey is celebrated on the first Monday in May. \nThe following is the list of the Early May Bank Holiday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2021Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2022Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2024Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2027Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2029Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2030Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2031Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2032Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2033Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2035Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2036Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2038Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2039Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2040Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2041Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 05\, 2042Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 02\, 2044Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 07\, 2046Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 06\, 2047Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n Early May Bank HolidayMay 03\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the Early May Bank Holiday?\nThe Early May Bank Holiday traces its roots to May Day\, an ancient European spring festival celebrating the arrival of warmer weather\, fertility\, and the renewal of nature. Traditional customs included maypole dancing\, crowning the May Queen\, and village gatherings. \nBy the late 19th century\, May 1 also became associated with International Workers' Day\, a global commemoration of labor rights inspired by the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago. Across Europe\, including the British Isles\, it symbolized workers' solidarity and the movement for fair wages and shorter hours. \nIn 1978\, the United Kingdom officially established the Early May Bank Holiday as a national public holiday\, held on the first Monday in May. As a Crown Dependency\, Jersey adopted this public holiday into its own calendar around the same time\, aligning with the UK's schedule but observing it under local jurisdiction. \nWhile its origins are rooted in the labor movement\, the Early May Bank Holiday in Jersey gradually lost its political focus. Instead\, it evolved into a celebration of springtime\, outdoor leisure\, and the start of the island's tourist season. \nToday\, the Early May Bank Holiday is seen as a non-political spring holiday in Jersey\, a time to rest\, enjoy the outdoors\, and mark the transition from spring to summer. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/early-may-bank-holiday-jersey/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Early-May-Bank-Holiday-Jersey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20251010T044914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T044914Z UID:10000690-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Independence Restoration Day (Latvia) DESCRIPTION:Independence Restoration Day in Latvia commemorates the 1990 declaration restoring Latvia's independence from Soviet rule\, honoring the nation's courage\, unity and peaceful path toward freedom and democracy. \nWhen is Independence Restoration Day?\nIndependence Restoration Day in Latvia is celebrated on May 4 every year. \nThe following is the list of Independence Restoration Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2023Thursday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2024Saturday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2025Sunday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2028Thursday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2029Friday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2030Saturday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2031Sunday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2034Thursday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2035Friday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2036Sunday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2040Friday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2041Saturday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2042Sunday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2045Thursday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2046Friday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2047Saturday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n Independence Restoration DayMay 04\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Independence Restoration Day?\nLatvia first gained independence on November 18\, 1918\, following World War I and the collapse of the Russian Empire. However\, this independence was short-lived. \nIn June 1940\, under the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union\, Latvia was occupied and annexed by the USSR. The following decades brought mass deportations\, political repression\, and suppression of Latvian culture and identity. \nBy the late 1980s\, the Soviet Union began to weaken. These reforms gave rise to national movements across the Baltic States (Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania) calling for greater autonomy and eventually full independence. \nIn Latvia\, the Popular Front of Latvia\, founded in 1988\, became the main political force advocating for sovereignty. The movement emphasized peaceful protest\, national unity\, and cultural revival\, symbolized by the restoration of the Latvian flag\, language\, and songs of freedom. \nOn August 23\, 1989\, approximately two million people from Latvia\, Lithuania\, and Estonia joined hands to form a 600-kilometer human chain known as the Baltic Way\, spanning from Vilnius to Tallinn. \nOn May 4\, 1990\, the Supreme Council of the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic convened in Riga and passed the Declaration "On the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia". The document declared that Latvia's 1940 annexation by the USSR was illegal\, and it restored the authority of the 1922 Latvian Constitution. \nAlthough the May 4 declaration marked the legal restoration of independence\, the transition was gradual. The Soviet Union initially refused to recognize the declaration\, and tensions escalated throughout 1990–1991. After the failed Moscow coup in August 1991\, Latvia finally regained full de facto independence on August 21\, 1991\, completing the process that began on May 4\, 1990. \nIndependence Restoration Day is one of Latvia's most important civic observances\, symbolizing peaceful resistance\, national unity and the triumph of democracy. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/independence-restoration-day-latvia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Independence-Restoration-Day-Latvia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20251015T041021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T041113Z UID:10000720-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Greenery Day (Japan) DESCRIPTION:Greenery Day in Japan honors nature\, the environment and the appreciation of living things. Originally observed on April 29 to commemorate Emperor Shōwa's love of nature\, it was moved to May 4 in 2007. On this day\, people visit parks\, gardens and forests\, enjoying outdoor activities and reflecting on the importance of environmental preservation and harmony with nature. \nWhen is Greenery Day?\nGreenery Day in Japan is observed on May 04 each year. \nThe following is the list of Greenery Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2023Thursday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2024Saturday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2025Sunday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2028Thursday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2029Friday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2030Saturday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2031Sunday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2034Thursday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2035Friday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2036Sunday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2040Friday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2041Saturday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2042Sunday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2045Thursday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2046Friday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2047Saturday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n Greenery DayMay 04\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Greenery Day?\nGreenery Day is a national holiday in Japan dedicated to the appreciation of nature and the environment. Its origins are closely tied to Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) and Japan's postwar history. \nOriginally\, April 29 was celebrated as Emperor Shōwa's Birthday during his reign (1926–1989). After his death\, the day was renamed Greenery Day in 1989\, to honor the late emperor's deep love of nature\, particularly his interest in botany and marine biology\, without directly referencing his wartime legacy. The intent was to retain the holiday while shifting its focus toward environmental appreciation and peace. \nIn 2007\, Greenery Day was officially moved to May 4\, as part of the reorganization of Japan's Golden Week holidays. April 29 was renamed Shōwa Day\, allowing people to reflect on the turbulent yet transformative Shōwa era. \nToday\, Greenery Day encourages people to spend time outdoors\, plant trees\, and cherish Japan's natural beauty. It also symbolizes the nation's ongoing respect for environmental harmony and sustainable living\, aligning with Japan's cultural reverence for nature found in Shinto and Buddhist traditions. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/greenery-day-japan/ CATEGORIES:Memorial Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Greenery-Day-Japan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20251103T014109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T014109Z UID:10000734-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Antigua and Barbuda) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Antigua and Barbuda recognizes the efforts that shaped the nation's social and economic progress. It features vibrant parades\, union marches and political rallies. The holiday blends advocacy and celebration\, reflecting both the country's proud labour heritage and its joyful Caribbean spirit. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Antigua and Barbuda is celebrated on the first Monday in May every year. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 04\, 2020Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 03\, 2021Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 02\, 2022Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 06\, 2024Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 03\, 2027Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 07\, 2029Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 06\, 2030Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 05\, 2031Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 03\, 2032Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 02\, 2033Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 07\, 2035Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 05\, 2036Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 03\, 2038Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 02\, 2039Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 07\, 2040Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 06\, 2041Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 05\, 2042Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 02\, 2044Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 07\, 2046Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 06\, 2047Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 03\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Antigua and Barbuda has deep roots in the nation's struggle for workers' rights and social justice. Its origins date back to the early 20th century\, when labourers\, particularly sugar estate workers\, faced harsh working conditions\, long hours and low wages under colonial rule. These hardships gave rise to one of the Caribbean's earliest and most influential labour movements. \nIn the 1930s and 1940s\, the call for better wages and fair treatment grew stronger. The formation of the Antigua Trades and Labour Union (ATLU) in 1939\, led by Sir Vere Cornwall Bird Sr.\, marked a turning point. The ATLU became a powerful voice for the working class and played a major role in shaping both the country's labour policies and its political future. \nThe first Labour Day celebration took place on May 1\, 1951\, when workers took the day off and gathered for marches and speeches demanding recognition of their rights. Their determination prompted the government to formally designate Labour Day as a public holiday soon after\, making Antigua and Barbuda one of the first Caribbean nations to do so. \nOver time\, the day evolved beyond its union roots into a broader celebration of national unity\, workers' contributions\, and political expression. It remains a day for rallies\, speeches\, parades\, and family festivities\, often featuring performances and beach events. \nToday\, Labour Day continues to honour the sacrifices and achievements of the workers who helped build modern Antigua and Barbuda\, standing as both a tribute to the island's labour pioneers and a reminder of the ongoing pursuit of social and economic equality. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-antigua-and-barbuda/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Labour-Day-Antigua-and-Barbuda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20250906T233713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T233713Z UID:10000491-1777939200-1778025599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Children's Day (South Korea) DESCRIPTION:Children's Day in South Korea was created by Bang Jeong-hwan in 1923\, and declared a national holiday in 1975. Today\, it is marked by family celebrations\, gifts\, and cultural events\, symbolizing both joy and the importance of children's rights. \nWhen is Children's Day?\nChildren's Day in South Korea is celebrated every year on May 5. \nThe following is the list of Children's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2022Thursday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2023Friday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2024Sunday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2028Friday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2029Saturday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2030Sunday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2031Monday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2033Thursday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2034Friday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2035Saturday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2036Monday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2038Wednesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2039Thursday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2040Saturday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2041Sunday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2042Monday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2044Thursday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2045Friday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2046Saturday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2047Sunday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Children's Day?\nChildren's Day was first proposed in the 1920s by Bang Jeong-hwan (방정환)\, a children's rights activist\, writer and educator. \nAt that time\, Korea was under Japanese colonial rule (1910–1945)\, and Bang wanted to improve respect for children\, who were often treated as "miniature adults" rather than individuals with rights. \nIn 1923\, Bang and other members of the Saekdonghoe (Association of the Rainbow Colors)\, a youth movement\, declared May 1 as the first Children's Day in Korea. \nThe colonial authorities viewed the movement as potentially nationalist and subversive\, since it encouraged Koreans to see children as future leaders of an independent nation. \nAs a result\, by the 1930s\, public celebrations of Children's Day were banned under Japanese rule. After Korea's liberation in 1945\, Children's Day was revived. \nIn 1946\, the holiday was officially reintroduced\, this time on May 5 (instead of May 1)\, to avoid overlap with International Labour Day. \nIn 1975\, the South Korean government officially designated May 5 as a national holiday. \nChildren's Day is not just a fun holiday but also a reminder of children's dignity\, rights and role as the nation's future. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/childrens-day-south-korea/ CATEGORIES:People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Childrens-Day-South-Korea.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20250914T044443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T044443Z UID:10000564-1777939200-1778025599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Liberation Day (Netherlands) DESCRIPTION:Liberation Day marks the end of WWII occupation in the Netherlands. It is celebrated every year with ceremonies\, festivals\, and the Freedom Flame\, reminding the nation of the importance of peace and democracy. \nWhen is Liberation Day?\nLiberation Day in Netherlands is celebrated every year on May 5. \nThe following is the list of Liberation Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2020Monday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2021Tuesday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2022Wednesday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2023Thursday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2024Saturday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2025Sunday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2026Monday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2027Tuesday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2028Thursday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2029Friday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2030Saturday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2031Sunday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2032Tuesday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2033Wednesday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2034Thursday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2035Friday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2036Sunday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2037Monday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2038Tuesday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2039Wednesday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2040Friday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2041Saturday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2042Sunday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2043Monday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2044Wednesday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2045Thursday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2046Friday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2047Saturday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2048Monday \n \n King's BirthdayApr 27\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Liberation Day?\nOn May 10\, 1940\, Nazi Germany invaded the Netherlands. After just five days of fighting\, the Dutch army surrendered on May 15\, 1940\, following the devastating bombing of Rotterdam. \nThe occupation lasted for five years\, bringing harsh repression\, persecution of Jews and resistance fighters\, forced labor\, and the Hunger Winter (1944–1945)\, which caused mass starvation. \nIn early May 1945\, Allied forces advanced into the Netherlands. \nOn May 4\, 1945\, German forces in the Netherlands\, Northwest Germany\, and Denmark surrendered to Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery in Lüneburg Heath\, Germany. \nOn May 5\, 1945\, at Wageningen\, German commander General Blaskowitz and Canadian General Charles Foulkes negotiated the final surrender of German forces in the Netherlands. \nThis marked the official liberation of the Netherlands. \nThe first Liberation Day celebrations were held on May 5\, 1945\, immediately after the surrender. \nInitially\, each year emphasized remembrance of liberation and the gratitude toward Allied soldiers\, especially the Canadians\, who played a key role. \nIn 1946\, May 5 was declared an annual day of national celebration. \nIn 1960\, it was decided that official nationwide celebrations would be held once every five years (e.g.\, 1960\, 1965\, 1970). \nIn 1990\, the Dutch government declared Liberation Day a national holiday every year\, but it is only a mandatory day off work once every five years. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/liberation-day-netherlands/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday,War ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Liberation-Day-Netherlands.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20251015T043119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T043153Z UID:10000721-1777939200-1778025599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Children's Day (Japan) DESCRIPTION:Children's Day in Japan is a joyful national holiday dedicated to celebrating the happiness\, health\, and growth of children\, and honoring their individuality and potential. \nWhen is Children's Day?\nChildren's Day in Japan is observed on May 05 each year. \nThe following is the list of Children's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2022Thursday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2023Friday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2024Sunday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2028Friday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2029Saturday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2030Sunday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2031Monday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2033Thursday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2034Friday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2035Saturday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2036Monday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2038Wednesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2039Thursday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2040Saturday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2041Sunday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2042Monday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2044Thursday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2045Friday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2046Saturday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2047Sunday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Children's DayMay 05\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Children's Day?\nChildren's Day has evolved from ancient traditions into one of Japan's most beloved national holidays. Its roots stretch back over a thousand years to the Nara Period (710–794)\, when Japan adopted Chinese seasonal festivals known as sekku. May 5 became known as Tango no Sekku\, the "Boys' Festival"\, while March 3 was celebrated as the "Girls' Festival". \nDuring the Edo Period (1603–1868)\, Tango no Sekku became an important samurai celebration\, honoring boys' growth\, strength and the hope that they would grow into brave\, successful men. Families would display samurai armor\, helmets\, and warrior dolls to symbolize courage and protection. Outside\, they raised carp-shaped streamers\, inspired by Chinese legend: a carp that swims upstream transforms into a dragon\, symbolizing perseverance and achievement. \nAfter World War II\, in 1948\, Japan's postwar government redefined the holiday under the new constitution as Children's Day\, making it a national holiday for all children\, regardless of gender. The change reflected democratic ideals of equality\, peace and appreciation for children's happiness and families' well-being. \nToday\, Children's Day marks the final day of Golden Week\, a time of family gatherings\, festivals\, and outdoor celebrations. Carp streamers\, samurai dolls and the traditional sweet kashiwa mochi remain enduring symbols of love\, hope\, and strength for future generations. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/childrens-day-japan/ CATEGORIES:People ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Childrens-Day-Japan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20250718T201608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T215620Z UID:10000418-1778025600-1778111999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Martyrs' Day Syria DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen is Martyrs' Day?\nMartyrs' Day in Syria is observed annually on May 6. \nThe following is the list of Martyrs' Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2021Thursday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2022Friday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2023Saturday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2024Monday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2027Thursday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2028Saturday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2029Sunday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2030Monday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2032Thursday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2033Friday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2034Saturday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2035Sunday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2038Thursday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2039Friday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2040Sunday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2041Monday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2044Friday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2045Saturday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2046Sunday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2047Monday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Martyrs' DayMay 06\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Martyrs' Day?\nIn the early 20th century\, Arab nationalist movements began to emerge in response to Ottoman Turkification policies and centralization. \nMany Arab intellectuals and politicians secretly advocated for Arab autonomy or independence from the Ottoman Empire\, which ruled Syria and Lebanon at the time. \nDuring World War I\, some Arab leaders and intellectuals aligned with the Allied Powers\, hoping to gain independence after the war. The Ottomans\, under Jamal Pasha\, the military governor of Syria\, saw these nationalist activities as treason. \nOn May 6\, 1916\, Jamal Pasha ordered the public execution of dozens of Arab nationalists in Martyrs' Square in Damascus and Beirut. These included writers\, politicians\, and reformers who were accused of conspiring against Ottoman rule. The executions were meant to suppress nationalist sentiment but instead galvanized Arab support for independence. \nThe executions became a symbol of Arab martyrdom and resistance. \nAfter the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the end of the French Mandate\, Syria adopted May 6 as Martyrs' Day\, honoring the 1916 martyrs\, and all Syrians who have died in the struggle for freedom and national dignity. \nSince the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War\, the day has also been used to honor those killed during the conflict and promote narratives of resistance and unity. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/martyrs-day-syria/ CATEGORIES:Memorial Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Martyrs-Day-Syria.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20250630T052027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T053025Z UID:10000322-1778198400-1778284799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Pope Leo XIV DESCRIPTION: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. \nRobert Francis Prevost\, born on September 14\, 1955\, in Chicago\, Illinois\, is a prominent figure in the Roman Catholic Church. He is a member of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.) and has served in various capacities\, including missionary work in Peru\, leadership roles within the Augustinian order\, and positions in the Vatican's administrative bodies. \nBorn to Louis Marius Prevost and Mildred Martínez\, Robert Prevost grew up in a multicultural household with French\, Italian\, and Spanish heritage. \nHe earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Villanova University in 1977. He later pursued theological studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and obtained both a Licentiate and Doctorate in Canon Law. \nPrevost entered the Augustinian novitiate in 1977\, made his solemn vows in 1981\, and was ordained a priest on June 19\, 1982. In 1985\, he began missionary work in Peru\, serving in various roles. \nIn 2001\, Prevost was elected Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine\, a position he held until 2013. \nAppointed by Pope Francis\, he became the Bishop of Chiclayo in 2015\, serving the diocese in northern Peru. \nIn 2023\, he was appointed as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops\, responsible for overseeing the selection of bishops worldwide. \nFollowing the death of Pope Francis\, Prevost was elected as the 267th pope on May 8\, 2025\, taking the name Leo XIV. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/pope-leo-xiv/ CATEGORIES:Christianity,Religion Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pope-Leo-XIV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20250701T042331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T055222Z UID:10000328-1778198400-1778284799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory Day in Wallis and Futuna DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen is Victory Day?\nVictory Day in Wallis and Futuna is celebrated on May 8 every year. \nThe following is the list of Victory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2023Monday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2025Thursday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2026Friday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2027Saturday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2028Monday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2031Thursday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2032Saturday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2033Sunday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2034Monday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2036Thursday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2037Friday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2038Saturday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2039Sunday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2042Thursday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2043Friday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2044Sunday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2045Monday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2048Friday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory Day?\nAt the start of World War II\, Wallis and Futuna were under the control of the Vichy regime\, the government in France that collaborated with Nazi Germany after France's 1940 defeat. The islands remained isolated and loyal to Vichy France for over 17 months. This meant scarce supplies\, and no connection to the Free French forces fighting against Axis powers. \nOn May 27\, 1942\, a Free French naval vessel named Chevreuil arrived in Wallis. The local administration peacefully shifted allegiance from Vichy France to Free France\, marking the islands' entry into the Allied side of the war. \nOn May 28\, 1942\, American forces arrived\, setting up a military base on the island of Wallis to support Pacific operations against Japan. The American military presence transformed the islands' infrastructure and economy. \nAfter the war\, France declared May 8 as Victory Day\, marking the surrender of Germany and the official end of World War II in Europe. \nAs a French territory\, Wallis and Futuna adopted the holiday\, and it remains a public holiday on the islands to this day. \nThe day serves as an opportunity to remember the sacrifices made during the war\, especially the local transition from Vichy rule and the contributions of Free French and Allied forces. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-day-in-wallis-and-futuna/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Victory-Day-in-Wallis-and-Futuna.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260405T100449 CREATED:20250911T035644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T035644Z UID:10000521-1778198400-1778284799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory over Fascism Day (Slovakia) DESCRIPTION:Victory over Fascism Day in Slovakia commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945\, the liberation of Slovak lands\, and the sacrifices of both Slovak partisans and Allied soldiers. Established after WWII\, it continues today as a reminder of the nation's struggle for freedom\, democracy\, and resistance to totalitarianism. \nWhen is Victory over Fascism Day?\nVictory over Fascism Day is celebrated every year on May 8. \nThe following is the list of Victory over Fascism Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2020Friday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2021Saturday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2022Sunday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2023Monday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2025Thursday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2026Friday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2027Saturday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2028Monday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2031Thursday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2032Saturday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2033Sunday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2034Monday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2036Thursday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2037Friday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2038Saturday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2039Sunday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2042Thursday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2043Friday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2044Sunday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2045Monday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2048Friday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory over Fascism Day?\nAfter the breakup of Czechoslovakia in March 1939\, Slovakia became a Nazi client state under Jozef Tiso\, aligned with Hitler's Germany. \nMany Slovaks resisted fascism\, leading to the Slovak National Uprising on August 29\, 1944\, when partisans and resistance fighters rose against the pro-Nazi regime. Although the uprising was suppressed\, it became a powerful symbol of Slovak resistance and national pride. \nIn the spring of 1945\, advancing Soviet and Romanian troops\, together with Slovak partisans\, liberated Slovak territory from Nazi control. \nOn May 8\, 1945\, Nazi Germany officially surrendered to the Allies\, ending World War II in Europe. For Slovakia\, this day marked freedom from fascist occupation and the collapse of the collaborationist regime. \nAfter the war\, May 8 was commemorated as Victory Day\, honoring the Allied victory and the sacrifices made during the war. \nDuring the socialist period of Czechoslovakia (1948–1989)\, the holiday was emphasized as a celebration of liberation by the Soviet Red Army\, with large parades and state ceremonies. \nAfter the Velvet Revolution (1989) and the independence of Slovakia (1993)\, the holiday was maintained but given broader meaning: honoring not only Soviet soldiers but also Slovak partisans\, Allied forces\, and all who resisted fascism. \nToday\, May 8 is celebrated in Slovakia as Victory over Fascism Day (Deň víťazstva nad fašizmom)\, a public holiday dedicated to remembering the end of WWII\, the defeat of Nazism\, and the sacrifices of Slovak resistance fighters. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-over-fascism-day-slovakia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday,War ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Victory-over-Fascism-Day-Slovakia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260405T100450 CREATED:20250911T224135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T041359Z UID:10000533-1778198400-1778284799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory Day (France) DESCRIPTION:Victory Day in France honors the end of World War II in Europe\, the defeat of Nazi Germany\, and the sacrifices made for freedom\, with nationwide ceremonies and an official public holiday. \nWhen is Victory Day?\nVictory Day in France is celebrated every year on May 8. \nThe following is the list of Victory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2020Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2021Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2022Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2023Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2025Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2026Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2027Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2028Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2031Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2032Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2033Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2034Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2036Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2037Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2038Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2039Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2042Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2043Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2044Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2045Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2048Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory Day?\nOn May 8\, 1945\, Nazi Germany signed its unconditional surrender to the Allies in Reims\, France (ratified later in Berlin). The announcement of victory was greeted with jubilation in France\, which had endured Nazi occupation from 1940 to 1944. Almost immediately\, May 8 was celebrated as a day of victory and liberation. \nIn 1946\, the French government officially declared May 8 a public holiday to commemorate the victory and honor those who sacrificed during the war. In the years following\, different governments debated how to commemorate the date. Some felt it was too focused on war and division\, preferring to highlight broader reconciliation. \nPresident Charles de Gaulle modified the status of May 8. In 1959\, it was downgraded from a fixed public holiday to a day of commemoration\, with ceremonies but no statutory closure of workplaces. \nIn 1975\, President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing went further\, removing May 8 as a public holiday\, though it remained a symbolic day of remembrance. \nIn 1981\, newly elected President François Mitterrand restored May 8 as an official public holiday. This restoration reflected the importance of WWII memories in French society and the desire to formally honor veterans and victims. \nSince 1981\, May 8 has remained a national public holiday in France\, marked by solemn ceremonies\, most notably at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris\, where the President of France lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-day-france/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday,War ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Victory-Day-France.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260405T100450 CREATED:20250717T040107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T030610Z UID:10000406-1778284800-1778371199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory Day Tajikistan DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen is Victory Day?\nVictory Day is observed annually on May 9. \nThe following is the list of Victory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2024Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2025Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2026Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2027Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2031Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2033Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2036Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2037Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2038Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2039Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2041Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2042Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2043Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2044Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2048Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory Day?\nTajikistan was part of the Soviet Union as the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic. Over 300\,000 Tajiks were conscripted into the Red Army\, and nearly 92\,000 died\, and tens of thousands more were wounded or never returned. \nThough Tajikistan was far from the frontlines\, the republic contributed agricultural products\, raw materials\, and industrial goods to the Soviet war effort. \nVictory over Nazi Germany on May 9\, 1945\, was celebrated across the USSR\, including in Tajikistan\, as a day of national triumph and mourning. \nIn 1945\, May 9 was officially declared as Victory Day by the Soviet Union. Tajik SSR began commemorating the day with military parades\, ceremonies\, and honors for veterans. \nIn 1965\, Victory Day was declared a non-working public holiday across the USSR to mark the 20th anniversary of victory. \nAfter the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991\, Tajikistan retained May 9 as an official public holiday. The country continued to celebrate the heroism of WWII veterans\, many of whom were still alive in the 1990s. \nVictory Day also gained deeper meaning as Tajikistan emerged from its own civil war (1992–1997)\, reinforcing themes of peace and resilience. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-day-tajikistan/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Victory-Day-Tajikistan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260405T100450 CREATED:20251004T192834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T192834Z UID:10000647-1778284800-1778371199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Liberation Day (Jersey) DESCRIPTION:Liberation Day in Jersey is marking the island's freedom from German occupation at the end of World War II in 1945. It is Jersey's national day\, commemorating the return of peace and the restoration of democracy after nearly five years under occupation. Liberation Day is both a celebration of freedom and a tribute to resilience and remembrance. \nWhen is Liberation Day?\nLiberation Day in Jersey is celebrated on May 9 every year. \nThe following is the list of Liberation Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2024Thursday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2025Friday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2026Saturday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2027Sunday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2031Friday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2033Monday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2036Friday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2037Saturday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2038Sunday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2039Monday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2041Thursday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2042Friday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2043Saturday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2044Monday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2048Saturday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Liberation Day?\nDuring World War II\, the Channel Islands (including Jersey\, Guernsey\, Alderney\, and Sark) were the only British territories occupied by German forces. The German occupation began on July 1\, 1940\, after the British government decided the islands were indefensible and evacuated most military forces. \nFor nearly five years\, islanders lived under strict German rule\, facing curfews\, food shortages\, forced labor\, censorship\, and deportations. The occupation deeply affected everyday life\, though many islanders maintained quiet resistance and hope for eventual liberation. \nOn May 8\, 1945\, Germany officially surrendered\, marking Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The next morning\, May 9\, British liberation forces arrived in St. Helier Harbour\, Jersey's capital. The Union Flag was raised again over the island\, symbolizing the end of occupation and the return of freedom. The same day\, Guernsey was also liberated; Alderney and Sark followed shortly after. \nMay 9 was declared Liberation Day\, becoming Jersey's national day of celebration and remembrance. It replaced the traditional May Day festivities as the island's most significant public holiday. \nLiberation Day honors both the joy of freedom and the endurance of those who lived through the occupation—including islanders who were deported\, imprisoned\, or separated from loved ones. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/liberation-day-jersey/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Liberation-Day-Jersey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260405T100450 CREATED:20251004T210910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T210910Z UID:10000649-1778284800-1778371199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Europe Day (Luxembourg) DESCRIPTION:Europe Day in Luxembourg marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration (1950)\, which laid the foundation for the European Union. Luxembourg\, the birthplace of Robert Schuman and a founding member of the EU\, proudly observes this day as an official public holiday. The celebration honors peace\, unity and European cooperation that highlight the nation's central role in building a united Europe. \nWhen is Europe Day?\nEurope Day in Luxembourg is celebrated on May 9 every year. \nThe following is the list of Europe Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2024Thursday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2025Friday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2026Saturday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2027Sunday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2031Friday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2033Monday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2036Friday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2037Saturday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2038Sunday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2039Monday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2041Thursday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2042Friday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2043Saturday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2044Monday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2048Saturday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Europe Day?\nEurope Day marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration\, delivered on May 9\, 1950\, by Robert Schuman\, the French Foreign Minister who was born in Luxembourg City. In his declaration\, Schuman proposed uniting Europe's coal and steel industries under a single authority to prevent future wars—an idea that became the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) in 1951. This initiative laid the foundation for the modern European Union\, promoting peace\, stability\, and economic cooperation after the devastation of World War II. \nLuxembourg was one of the six founding members of the ECSC (along with France\, Germany\, Italy\, Belgium\, and the Netherlands). Its strategic location and strong support for European integration made it a key player in the early development of the European project. \nAlthough Europe Day was recognized across the EU as a day of European unity since 1985\, it wasn't a public holiday in most countries. \nIn 2019\, Luxembourg became the first EU member state to officially designate May 9 as a public holiday. \nThe move reflected the country's deep commitment to European integration and honored Robert Schuman's legacy as a founding father of the EU. For Luxembourg\, Europe Day is more than a celebration\, it's a reminder of the nation's historic contribution to European unity. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/europe-day-luxembourg/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Europe-Day-Luxembourg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260405T100450 CREATED:20251012T041741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T041741Z UID:10000700-1778284800-1778371199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory Day (Russia) DESCRIPTION:Victory Day in Russia commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and honors the sacrifice and heroism of those who fought in the Great Patriotic War. It is marked by military parades\, fireworks and remembrance ceremonies across the nation. \nWhen is Victory Day?\nVictory Day in Russia is celebrated on May 9 every year. \nThe following is the list of Victory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2024Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2025Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2026Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2027Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2031Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2033Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2036Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2037Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2038Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2039Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2041Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2042Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2043Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2044Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2048Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory Day?\nIn Russia and much of the former Soviet Union\, World War II is remembered as the Great Patriotic War\, which began on June 22\, 1941\, when Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union. The war became one of the deadliest and most decisive conflicts in human history\, claiming the lives of over 27 million Soviet citizens\, both military and civilian. \nDespite the enormous loss and devastation\, the Soviet Union played a crucial role in defeating Nazi Germany\, with landmark battles such as Stalingrad (1942–1943) and Kursk (1943) turning the tide in favor of the Allies. The final Soviet offensive ended with the capture of Berlin in May 1945. \nOn May 8\, 1945\, Germany signed an act of unconditional surrender in Reims\, France\, marking the end of the war in Europe. However\, because of time zone differences\, the surrender took effect in Moscow after midnight\, on May 9. Thus\, the Soviet Union declared May 9\, 1945\, as Victory Day. The next day\, Joseph Stalin announced the victory to the Soviet people\, and massive celebrations erupted across Moscow and other cities. \nIn 1946\, May 9 became an official holiday\, though it was not yet a public day off. During the late 1940s and 1950s\, official celebrations were subdued. Veterans\, however\, continued to observe the day privately\, visiting war memorials and honoring fallen comrades. \nIn 1965\, on the 20th anniversary of victory\, Leonid Brezhnev restored Victory Day as a major state holiday and declared it a non-working day across the USSR. In the 1970s and 1980s\, Victory Day became one of the most significant Soviet holidays. \nThe 1985\, 40th anniversary saw massive celebrations and recognition of war veterans as heroes of the nation. \nFollowing the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991\, newly independent republics adopted their own forms of remembrance\, but Russia retained May 9 as its principal Victory Day holiday. In modern Russia\, the day serves both as a commemoration of sacrifice and a display of national strength and continuity. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-day-russia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday,War ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Victory-Day-in-Russia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260405T100450 CREATED:20251103T040925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T040925Z UID:10000742-1778284800-1778371199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory Day (Belarus) DESCRIPTION:Victory Day in Belarus commemorates the end of World War II in Europe and honors the immense sacrifices made by Belarusians during the conflict. Known locally as the Great Patriotic War\, it holds deep emotional and historical significance\, over a quarter of the population perished during the Nazi occupation. Victory Day stands as a solemn yet proud celebration of courage\, resilience and national unity. \nWhen is Victory Day?\nVictory Day in Belarus is celebrated on May 9 every year. \nThe following is the list of Victory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2024Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2025Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2026Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2027Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2031Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2033Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2036Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2037Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2038Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2039Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2041Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2042Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2043Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2044Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2048Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory Day?\nVictory Day is one of the most significant and emotional holidays in Belarus\, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and the end of the Great Patriotic War\, as World War II is known in the former Soviet Union. The day honors the extraordinary sacrifice\, courage\, and endurance of the Belarusian people\, who suffered more than almost any other nation during the war. \nWhen Nazi forces invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941\, Belarus—then the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (BSSR)—became one of the first targets. Within weeks\, most of the country was occupied\, and it endured some of the war's most brutal atrocities. Entire villages were burned\, and countless civilians were executed. An estimated 2.2 to 2.5 million Belarusians\, about one-quarter of the population\, died during the conflict. \nDespite this devastation\, Belarus became a center of partisan resistance. Tens of thousands of Belarusian men and women joined underground movements that sabotaged enemy operations and aided the Soviet Army. Their courage helped weaken Nazi control and contributed to the eventual liberation of the country in July 1944 during Operation Bagration\, one of the war's largest and most decisive offensives. \nFollowing the end of World War II in Europe on May 9\, 1945\, the Soviet Union declared the day Victory Day\, commemorating the triumph over fascism and honoring all who had fought and fallen. In Belarus\, the day quickly became a symbol not only of victory but also of collective endurance and national rebirth. \nAfter gaining independence in 1991\, Belarus retained Victory Day as a national holiday\, continuing many of the traditions established during Soviet times. The day is marked by military parades in Minsk\, wreath-laying ceremonies at war memorials\, veterans' gatherings\, and fireworks displays. \nToday\, Victory Day remains a deeply personal and national occasion—a time for honoring veterans\, remembering the fallen\, and celebrating peace. It reminds Belarusians of their extraordinary resilience during one of the darkest chapters in human history and of their lasting commitment to preserving the memory of those who gave their lives for freedom. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-day-belarus/ CATEGORIES:Memorial Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Victory-Day-Belarus.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR