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New Year's Day

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Commemorates the beginning of the new year on the Gregorian calendar. Celebrated on January 1st.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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American holiday honoring civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrated on the third Monday in January.

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Chinese New Year

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Also known as Spring Festival, marking the first day of the lunar year. The date varies between January 21 and February 20.

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Valentine's Day

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Celebrated on February 14th, it's a day for expressing love and affection towards partners and friends.

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Carnival

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A festive season occurring before Lent in Christianity, with significant celebrations in Brazil and other Catholic countries. Dates vary yearly.

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International Women's Day

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A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Celebrated on March 8th.

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St. Patrick's Day

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Irish cultural and religious holiday commemorating Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. Celebrated on March 17th.

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Hanami

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Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of cherry blossoms. Usually occurs from March to May.

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Easter

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Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Dates vary between March 22 and April 25.

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Earth Day

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Annual event celebrated on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

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Cinco de Mayo

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Mexican holiday celebrating the victory at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. It celebrates Mexican culture and heritage.

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Ramadan

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Islamic holy month of fasting, introspection, and prayer. Dates vary as it's observed based on the lunar Islamic calendar.

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Independence Day (United States)

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American holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776.

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Bastille Day

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French national day commemorating the Storming of the Bastille on July 14th, 1789, a turning point of the French Revolution.

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Oktoberfest

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World's largest Volksfest held in Munich, Germany. It's a 16-18 day folk festival running from late September to the first Sunday in October.

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Diwali

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Hindu festival of lights typically lasting five days and celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika (between mid-October and mid-November).

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Halloween

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Celebrated on October 31st, it's a day of festivities that include trick-or-treating, costume parties, and carving jack-o'-lanterns.

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Day of the Dead

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Mexican holiday for families to honor deceased loved ones. It's celebrated from October 31st to November 2nd.

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Veterans Day

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U.S. holiday honoring military veterans, observed on November 11th, the anniversary of the end of World War I.

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Thanksgiving

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American holiday celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November.

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Hanukkah

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Jewish festival of lights, celebrated for eight nights and days. Dates vary based on the Hebrew calendar, typically in November or December.

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Christmas

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Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated on December 25th.

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Kwanzaa

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Annual celebration of African-American culture held from December 26th to January 1st, culminating in gift-giving and a feast.

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New Year's Eve

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Celebration on December 31st, the final day of the Gregorian year, preceding New Year's Day.

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Australia Day

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National day of Australia, marking the arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson in 1788. Celebrated on January 26th.

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Holi

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Hindu spring festival celebrated predominantly in India and Nepal, known as the festival of colors. The date varies, typically in March.

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Passover

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Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites' liberation from Egyptian slavery, lasting seven or eight days from the 15th day of Nisan, usually in April.

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Nowruz

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Persian New Year, marking the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Iranian calendar. Celebrated around March 21st.

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Songkran

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Thai New Year's national holiday celebrated with water fights. Celebrated from April 13th to April 15th.

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Loy Krathong

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Thai festival celebrated annually throughout the Kingdom of Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Myanmar. People release lotus-shaped rafts on water. The date varies, typically in November.

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Midsummer

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European celebration around the summer solstice, with traditions rooted in ancient pagan festivals. Usually falls between June 19th and June 25th, with the festivities often taking place on a Friday.

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Ganesh Chaturthi

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Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Ganesha, characterized by public displays of Ganesha idols before submerging them in water. Date varies, typically between August and September.

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Vesak

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Buddhist holiday also known as Buddha's Birthday, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. The date varies by region, typically in May or June.

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Día de la Hispanidad

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Spanish national day, also known as Fiesta Nacional de España or Hispanic Day, commemorating the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. Celebrated on October 12th.

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Boxing Day

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Holiday celebrated the day after Christmas Day, observed in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth nations. Occurs on December 26th.

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Juneteenth

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Commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and marks the day when federal troops arrived in Texas to ensure all enslaved people be freed. Celebrated on June 19th.

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Yom Kippur

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Holiest day of the year in Judaism, a day of atonement and repentance. Dates vary based on the Hebrew calendar, usually in September or October.

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Arbor Day

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A day dedicated to public tree-planting in various countries. Dates vary; in the United States, it's often observed on the last Friday in April.

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