Events & Holidays
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Canadian Thanksgiving
HolidayCanadian holiday on the second Monday of October, a time for family gatherings and giving thanks.
Carnival of Venice
CulturalAnnual festival in Venice, Italy, famous for elaborate masks and costumes, held before Lent.
Carnival (Rio)
CulturalBrazil's world-famous pre-Lenten festival featuring samba parades and elaborate costumes.
Chilean Independence Day
HolidayChilean national holiday on September 18, celebrating the beginning of the independence process in 1810.
Chinese New Year
CulturalThe most important Chinese holiday, marking the start of the lunar new year with family reunions and festivities.
Chinese Valentine's Day (Qixi)
CulturalChinese romantic festival on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, based on the legend of the Cowherd and Weaver G...
Christmas Day
HolidayChristian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, widely observed on December 25.
Chuseok (Korean Harvest Festival)
CulturalMajor Korean harvest festival celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month with family gatherings.
College Decision Day
AcademicMay 1 deadline for students to commit to a college or university in the US.
Colombian Independence Day
HolidayColombian national holiday on July 20, celebrating independence from Spain declared in 1810.
Comet Visibility (Next)
AstronomicalThe next expected naked-eye comet visibility event.
Cricket World Cup
SportingThe premier international cricket competition, held every four years by the ICC.
Cyber Monday
CommercialThe Monday after Thanksgiving, featuring online shopping deals and promotions.
Day of Arafah
IslamicThe 9th day of Dhul Hijjah, a day of fasting and prayer, the day before Eid al-Adha.
Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)
CulturalMexican tradition on November 1-2 honoring deceased loved ones with altars, food, and festivities.
Diwali
CulturalThe Hindu festival of lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Double Ninth Festival
CulturalChinese festival on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, honoring elders and climbing mountains.
Dragon Boat Festival
CulturalChinese festival featuring dragon boat races and zongzi, commemorating the poet Qu Yuan.
Dutch King's Day
HolidayDutch national holiday on April 27, celebrating the monarch's birthday with street parties and orange attire.
Earth Day
CommercialAnnual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection worldwide.
Easter Sunday
HolidayChristian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Date varies each year based on the lunar calendar.
Egyptian Revolution Day
HolidayEgyptian national holiday on July 23, commemorating the 1952 revolution that established the republic.
Eid al-Adha
IslamicThe festival of sacrifice, commemorating Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.
Eid al-Fitr
IslamicThe festival of breaking the fast, celebrated at the end of Ramadan with feasting and prayer.
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