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…
Wednesday 12 February Lantern Festival in Taiwan
This is an ancient tradition and as such there are several different supposed origins of the Lantern Festival. One legend states that the first lantern…
Tuesday 11 February Lateran Treaty Day in Vatican City
Vatican City is an independent city-state within the city of Rome, Italy. The area became inexorably linked with Christianity in the first half of the…
Monday 10 February Royal Hobart Regatta in Tasmania
The Royal Hobart Regatta is a series of aquatic competitions and displays held annually in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia and is Tasmania's oldest sporting event. The…
Sunday 9 February St. Maroun Day in Lebanon
What we know about Maron, the spiritual father of the Maronites comes from Theodoret, the bishop of Cyr. In approximately 444 AD, Theodoret undertook the…
Saturday 8 February Prešeren Day in Slovenia
This holiday commemorates the death of France Prešeren (1800 - 1849), a Slovene poet who is regarded as the greatest Slovene classical author. The day…
Friday 7 February Independence Day in Grenada
Before the Europeans arrived in the Americas, Grenada was home to the Indigenous peoples. Christopher Columbus sighted it during his third voyage to the Americas…