Events & Holidays

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.

The opening game of the NFL regular season, typically held on the first Thursday after Labor Day.

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.

Persian New Year celebrated on the spring equinox, marking the first day of the Iranian calendar.

The world's largest beer festival held annually in Munich, Germany, running from late September to early October.

The world's foremost multi-sport international competition, held every four years in summer.

International multi-sport event for winter disciplines, held every four years.

Kerala's harvest festival celebrating the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali.

Annual meteor shower peaking around October 21-22, produced by debris from Halley's Comet.

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.

Jewish holiday commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

The point in Earth's orbit when it is closest to the Sun, occurring around January 3 each year.

One of the best annual meteor showers, peaking around August 12-13 with up to 100 meteors per hour.

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

Annual celebration of a beloved pet's birthday or adoption anniversary.

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

Celebration of mathematics on March 14 (3/14), honoring the mathematical constant pi.

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

Tamil harvest festival celebrated in mid-January, giving thanks for a bountiful harvest.

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.