Events & Holidays

Philippine national holiday on June 12, celebrating independence from Spain declared in 1898.

Polish national holiday on November 11, celebrating the restoration of sovereignty in 1918.

Portuguese national holiday on October 5, celebrating the overthrow of the monarchy in 1910.

US federal holiday on the third Monday of February honoring American presidents.

Indian national holiday on January 26, celebrating the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950.

Russian national holiday on June 12, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty in 1990.

Saudi Arabian national day on September 23, celebrating the unification of the kingdom in 1932.

South African holiday on April 27, celebrating the first democratic elections held in 1994.

Spanish national holiday on October 12, commemorating the anniversary of Columbus's arrival in the Americas.

Cultural and religious celebration on March 17 honoring the patron saint of Ireland.

Swedish celebration of the summer solstice on the Friday between June 19-25, with maypoles and festivities.

Swiss national holiday on August 1, commemorating the founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291.

Thailand's national day celebrating the reigning monarch's birthday, also observed as Father's Day.

American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November with family gatherings and feasting.

Turkish national holiday on October 29, commemorating the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923.

National day of the United Arab Emirates on December 2, celebrating the federation of the emirates in 1971.

A day celebrating love and affection, observed on February 14 with gifts and romantic gestures.

American holiday on November 11 honoring all who have served in the US Armed Forces.