Holiday a Day

Holidays 10 April 2020

Good Friday Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law

Holidays 9 April 2020

The Day of Valor or Bataan Day - The Philippines Passover Maundy Thursday

Holiday's 8 April 2020

Holiday's 7 April 2020

Flag Day, Republic of Slovenia Motherhood and Beauty Day, Armenia

Holiday's 6 April 2020

Mahavir Jayanti Tartan Day

Holiday's 5 April 2020

Qing Ming Jie, China Arbor Day, Korea Palm Sunday

Holiday's 4 April 2020

Senegal Independence Day Peace Day Angola Children's Day; Hong Kong and Taiwan

Holiday A Day 3 April 2020

Holiday A Day 2 April 2020

Holiday A Day 1 April 2020

Still trying to get back in the swing of things.

Holidays 26 March 2020

September 27, 2015 Moon Cake Festival

The Chines Mid-Autumn Festival, one of three of the most important festivals in China. Wikipedia If you want to see a youtube video talking about the festival take a look here

September 26, 2015 Flag Day (Ecuador) and Dominion Day (New Zealand)

September 25, 2015 Revolution Day (Mozambique)

The day that hostility started with Portugal for the independence of Mozambique in 1964. Independence was gained on June 25, 1975. Parades, singing, dancing and of course eating. Life in Mozambiqu

September 24, 2015 Heritage Day, South Africa

The day to celebrate the different heritages of South Africa.

23 September 2015, Nation Day Saudi Arabia

On September 23, 1932, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was named after two previous attempts create a country were destroyed by the Ottoman Empire.

Sept 22, 2015 Happy Hobbit Day and Independence Day Bulgaria and Mali

September 22 is Hobbit Day, the day that both Bilbo and Frodo were born according to The Lord of the Rings. It is celebrated by fans of the series by having banquets and parties in the fashion of the opening of the Fellowship of the Rings or some may just go barefoot in honor of Hobbits. Also on the 22nd are the independence day of both Bulgaria and Mali from the Ottoman Empire and France respectively.

May 8, 2015 Parent’s Day(South Korea), VE Day and World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Parent’s Day(South Korea) - In the 1930s groups of Christian communities started to celebrate Mother’s Day and this tradition combined with that of the Confucian culture to make it a day celebrated by the whole country. In 1953 this became an official holiday in the country but people talked about including a Father’s Day as well and the decision was to make the day for both mothers and fathers and in 1973 the day was designated as Parent’s Day VE Day - The date when the unconditional surrender ...

May 7, 2015 Defender of the Fatherland Day - Kazakhstan

Defender of the Fatherland Day - Kazakhstan celebrates the 20th anniversary of the establishment of their independent country and the formation of their armed forces. The name of the holiday echoes back to the time when the country was part to the Soviet Union (many of the former countries still celebrate that but on September 23). This is a day to thank all those who have served the country both past and present. Ref: http://kazworld.info/?p=21334...

May 6, 2015 International No Diet Day and Hıdırellez

International No Diet Day - Started by Mary Even Young in 1992 as a response to society's fixation on thinness, ineffectual nature of diets and bullying. She intended the day to bring awareness to people that they should feel good about themselves and not try to live by society's standards. Originally in England it spread around the globe and while it may be used by restaurants and other food marketing companies to suggest indulging in food, it really is for people to feel comfortable with thems...

May 5, 2015 Cinco de Mayo and Children's Day (Japan)

Cinco de Mayo - The fifth of May is celebrated in the United States but not for the reason most Americans think. This is a Mexican holiday mostly in the state of Puebla, when on May 5th, 1862 the Mexican Army defeated the French Army in a battle that looked to be in favor of the French, this is not Mexican Independence Day which is in September. The battle had little real impact in the conflict between France and Mexico other than boosting the moral of the Mexican soldiers. Today it is seen as a...

May 4, 2015 - The Restoration of Independence of Latvia, Remembrance of the Dead and Star Wars Day

The Restoration of Independence of Latvia - Annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940, the independent nation of Latvia declared their independence in 1980. It announced it would reinstate the constitution of 1922 and keep laws in force the had been established during the occupation while a new constitution was written. One of the Baltic states that made up the Iron Curtain during the time of the Soviet Union, this helped establish those countries as independent nations with their own cultural histori...

May 3, 2015 Constitution Day in both Japan and Poland

Constitution Memorial Day ( Japan ) - Part fo the the Golden Week festival in Japan. This is the day that in 1947 the current constitution came into effect. It is a day to reflect on democracy and the government of Japan. Constitution Day( Poland ) - The Polish constitution was ratified in 1791 and has been called the first of it’s kind in Europe. The King of the time, who is considered to have written it even though many people had influence on it, said it took the best parts of the American an...

May 2, 2015 Teacher’s Day Bhutan and Iran. Indonesia National Education Day and Kentucky Derby

Indonesia National Education Day - Started in 1908 by the founder of the present educational system in Indonesia where his philosophy “we can help others learn by coaching and mentoring” Teacher’s Day Bhutan and Iran - For Bhutan this is the birth anniversary of the King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck , who instituted modern education system in Bhutan . In Iran this originally marked the day when Abulhassan Khan'ali , a teacher who was martyred in front of the National Parliament in 1961. It has since ch...

May 1, 2015 May Day, Law Day and Lei Day

May Day - Around the world May 1st has come to represent one of two different things or a combination of them. Through out much of Europe, prior to the Christian dominance this was a time of year to celebrate the summer. Often a fertility festival there are still rights that are observed today. In parts of England there is the Map Pole which will have people dance around it and the crowning of the May Queen. This was a time of year when most of the planting would be done and a good time to give ...

April 30, 2015

Children’s Day (Mexico) - Classes set aside this day for the children often suspending lessons for games and other activities. The children will also bring food to share with classmates. Parks and other facilities will have special activities for them and parents will often give them presents. The day started in 1925. Reunification Day or Black April (Vietnam) - Depending on your perspective this is either a day to celebrate or mourn. The fall of Saigon happened on April 30, 1975 and marked the ...

April 29, 2015

Shōwa Day - The start of what is now known as Golden Week in Japan, Shōwa was formally celebrated as the emperor’s birthday in Japan. Emperor Hirohito reigned for 63 years, during which World War II occurred. The day was a celebration of the emperor in the past but now is looked at as a day to reflect on his time as ruler of the country. Golden Week is one of the longest counties times off people get in Japan and much traveling is done then. Many companies will shut down altogether during this t...

April 28, 2015

National Day of Mourning (Canada) - Established to remember those who have died or been injured on the job in Canada, it is observed by the national flag being flown at half staff during the day at government buildings and a moment of silence observed at 11:00. The official started in 1984 when the Canadian Union of Public Employees announced it and in 1985 the Canadian Labour Congress declared it to be an annual event. The government made it an officially sponsored day in 1990. Since then over ...

April 27, 2015

Freedom Day South Africa - Celebrates and is a reminder of the first post-apartheid election which were held in 1994. Koningsdag or King’s Day in The Netherlands - The day of the King’s birthday people celebrate by having a free market, where people will sell second hand items and often dying their hair orange. It is the one day of the year that you do not need a permit to sell things on the street. Many festivals and concerts also happen on this day, with everyone joining in the celebration. Th...

April 26, 2015

Union Day Tanzania - The day that in 1964 Tamganyika and the People’s Republic of Zanzibar and Pemba joined together to for the country of Tanzania. Located on the southeastern shore of Africa it has a population of around 47 million people.