Events & Holidays

A festive occasion on October 31 marked by costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations.

American national holiday on July 4 commemorating the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Indian national holiday on August 15, celebrating independence from British rule in 1947.

Indonesian national holiday on August 17, celebrating independence from the Netherlands declared in 1945.

Italian national holiday on June 2, celebrating the birth of the Italian Republic in 1946.

A cluster of Japanese holidays from late April to early May, one of Japan's busiest vacation periods.

US federal holiday on June 19 commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.

Korean Lunar New Year celebration, one of Korea's most important traditional holidays.

American holiday on the first Monday of September honoring the contributions of workers.

UK bank holiday on the last Monday of August, marking the end of summer.

Festive day before Ash Wednesday, known for parades and celebrations, especially in New Orleans.

US federal holiday on the third Monday of January honoring the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

UK bank holiday on the first Monday of May, traditionally celebrating the arrival of spring.

American holiday on the last Monday of May honoring those who died while serving in the US military.

Mexican national holiday on September 16, celebrating independence from Spain declared in 1810.

Celebration of mothers on the second Sunday of May in many countries.

Chinese national holiday on October 1, commemorating the founding of the People's Republic of China.

The first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, celebrated worldwide on January 1.

The last day of the year on December 31, celebrated with parties and countdowns to midnight.

Nigerian national holiday on October 1, celebrating independence from British colonial rule in 1960.

Norwegian national day on May 17, celebrating the signing of the Constitution in 1814.

Pakistani national holiday on August 14, celebrating independence from British rule in 1947.

Christian observance one week before Easter, commemorating Jesus's entry into Jerusalem.

Peruvian national holiday on July 28, celebrating independence from Spain declared in 1821.