Wednesday 5 March Missionary Day in French Polynesia
French Polynesia, the only overseas country of France, is a collection of over 100 islands and atolls in the South Pacific Ocean. Its remote location…
Monday 3 March Carnival Monday in Argentina
The festival of Carnival is similar to the Brazilian Carnival, in that it was brought to the new world by European settlers in the seventeenth…
Sunday 2 March Victory of Adwa in Ethiopia
This day commemorates Ethiopia's victory over Italy in 1896, securing Ethiopian sovereignty. While most of Africa had come under colonial rule during the so-called scramble…
Saturday 1 March Losar in Bhutan
Losar means New Year (lo - year, sar - new) in Tibetan. It is the most important festival in the Tibetan calendar. The origins of…
Friday 28 February Bituun Holiday in Mongolia
This is Mongol New Year and is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year, which begins at sunset on the day of…
Thursday 27 February Independence Day in Dominican Republic
Following the arrival of Christopher Columbus on Hispaniola on December 5th 1492, the island became the site of the first permanent European settlement in the…
Wednesday 26 February National Remembrance Day in Papua New Guinea
Known across the country simply as "The Chief", Michael Somare was Papua New Guinea’s longest-serving leader after it became independent of Australia in 1975. He…
Tuesday 25 February People Power Revolution in Philippines
President Marcos came to power in the Philippines in 1965. From the early days of his reign, he was seen as autocratic and corrupt. To…
Monday 24 February Defence of the Fatherland Day in Russia
During the era of the Soviet Union, it was called Red Army Day or the Day of the Soviet Army and Navy. In 1918, just…
Sunday 23 February National Day in Brunei
At the turn of the fifteenth century, the Bruneian Empire under the leadership of Sultan Bolkiah emerged as an important power within the Malay Archipelago,…
Saturday 22 February Day of Fraternity and Cohesion in Algeria
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has declared February 22 a special holiday to honour the peaceful "smile revolution" protest movement that ousted the gas-rich country’s longtime leader…
Friday 21 February Father Lini Day in Vanuatu
A former Anglican priest, Father Walter Lini became the first prime minister of the newly independent country of Vanuatu in 1980. His term in office…
Thursday 20 February Malaysian Declaration of Independence Day in Melaka
Malaya's independence began after the signing of the Malayan Independence Treaty signed by Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj on 8 February 1956 at Lancaster House,…
Wednesday 19 February Prajatantra Diwas in Nepal
"Prajatantra Diwas" translates to "Democracy Day" in Nepal. It is a significant day in the country's history as it marks the establishment of democracy and…
Tuesday 18 February Armed Forces Day in Sierra Leone
The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) is responsible for the territorial security of Sierra Leone’s border and defending the national interests of Sierra…
Monday 17 February Winter Midterm Bank Holiday in Gibraltar
At the end of the nineteenth century, when the British Empire was arguably at its peak, Empire Day was established in Canada. The holiday was…
Sunday 16 February Archbishop Janani Luwum Day in Uganda
Janani Luwum was the third Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Boga-Zaire. Born in 1922, Luwum converted to Christianity in 1948, becoming…
Saturday 15 February Sovereignty Day in Serbia
By the middle of the 15th century, most of modern Serbia had come under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, with some parts under control…
Friday 14 February St. Valentine’s Day around the world
However, the story of why we celebrate this day is a bit of a mystery. The traditions of St. Valentine's Day mix elements of both…
Thursday 13 February World Radio Day
In 2011, UNESCO’s Executive Board brought a recommendation to the General Conference, and this recommendation was to institute a holiday dedicated to observing the importance…