Events & Holidays

Jewish harvest festival commemorating the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after the Exodus.

The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around June 20-21.

The NFL championship game and the most-watched annual sporting event in the United States.

The next supermoon, when a full moon coincides with the Moon's closest approach to Earth.

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.

The deadline for filing individual federal tax returns in the US, typically April 15.

A week in May dedicated to honoring teachers and their contributions to education.

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.

One of golf's four major championships, held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in April.

Jewish day of mourning commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.

The world's most famous cycling race, a grueling three-week stage race through France each July.

The Jewish New Year of the Trees, celebrated with tree planting and eating fruits.

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.

The final match of Europe's premier club football competition, drawing a massive global audience.

Europe's premier national team football tournament, held every four years.

Annual Grand Slam tennis tournament held in New York City, the last major of the season.

The first day of a planned vacation or holiday trip.

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

Buddhist holiday commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha.

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

Annual celebration of a couple's wedding date, a personal milestone of love and commitment.