Events & Holidays

Canadian holiday on the second Monday of October, a time for family gatherings and giving thanks.

Annual festival in Venice, Italy, famous for elaborate masks and costumes, held before Lent.

Brazil's world-famous pre-Lenten festival featuring samba parades and elaborate costumes.

Chilean national holiday on September 18, celebrating the beginning of the independence process in 1810.

The most important Chinese holiday, marking the start of the lunar new year with family reunions and festivities.

Chinese romantic festival on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, based on the legend of the Cowherd and Weaver G...

Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, widely observed on December 25.

Major Korean harvest festival celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month with family gatherings.

May 1 deadline for students to commit to a college or university in the US.

Colombian national holiday on July 20, celebrating independence from Spain declared in 1810.

The next expected naked-eye comet visibility event.

The premier international cricket competition, held every four years by the ICC.

The Monday after Thanksgiving, featuring online shopping deals and promotions.

The 9th day of Dhul Hijjah, a day of fasting and prayer, the day before Eid al-Adha.

Mexican tradition on November 1-2 honoring deceased loved ones with altars, food, and festivities.

The Hindu festival of lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Chinese festival on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, honoring elders and climbing mountains.

Chinese festival featuring dragon boat races and zongzi, commemorating the poet Qu Yuan.

Dutch national holiday on April 27, celebrating the monarch's birthday with street parties and orange attire.

Annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection worldwide.

Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Date varies each year based on the lunar calendar.

Egyptian national holiday on July 23, commemorating the 1952 revolution that established the republic.

The festival of sacrifice, commemorating Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.

The festival of breaking the fast, celebrated at the end of Ramadan with feasting and prayer.