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New Year's Day
Commemorates the beginning of the new year on the Gregorian calendar. Celebrated on January 1st.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
American holiday honoring civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrated on the third Monday in January.
Chinese New Year
Also known as Spring Festival, marking the first day of the lunar year. The date varies between January 21 and February 20.
Valentine's Day
Celebrated on February 14th, it's a day for expressing love and affection towards partners and friends.
Carnival
A festive season occurring before Lent in Christianity, with significant celebrations in Brazil and other Catholic countries. Dates vary yearly.
International Women's Day
A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Celebrated on March 8th.
St. Patrick's Day
Irish cultural and religious holiday commemorating Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. Celebrated on March 17th.
Hanami
Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of cherry blossoms. Usually occurs from March to May.
Easter
Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Dates vary between March 22 and April 25.
Earth Day
Annual event celebrated on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
Cinco de Mayo
Mexican holiday celebrating the victory at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. It celebrates Mexican culture and heritage.
Ramadan
Islamic holy month of fasting, introspection, and prayer. Dates vary as it's observed based on the lunar Islamic calendar.
Independence Day (United States)
American holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776.
Bastille Day
French national day commemorating the Storming of the Bastille on July 14th, 1789, a turning point of the French Revolution.
Oktoberfest
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.
Diwali
Hindu festival of lights typically lasting five days and celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika (between mid-October and mid-November).
Halloween
Celebrated on October 31st, it's a day of festivities that include trick-or-treating, costume parties, and carving jack-o'-lanterns.
Day of the Dead
Mexican holiday for families to honor deceased loved ones. It's celebrated from October 31st to November 2nd.
Veterans Day
U.S. holiday honoring military veterans, observed on November 11th, the anniversary of the end of World War I.
Thanksgiving
American holiday celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November.
Hanukkah
Jewish festival of lights, celebrated for eight nights and days. Dates vary based on the Hebrew calendar, typically in November or December.
Christmas
Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated on December 25th.
Kwanzaa
Annual celebration of African-American culture held from December 26th to January 1st, culminating in gift-giving and a feast.
New Year's Eve
Celebration on December 31st, the final day of the Gregorian year, preceding New Year's Day.
Australia Day
National day of Australia, marking the arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson in 1788. Celebrated on January 26th.
Holi
Hindu spring festival celebrated predominantly in India and Nepal, known as the festival of colors. The date varies, typically in March.
Passover
Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites' liberation from Egyptian slavery, lasting seven or eight days from the 15th day of Nisan, usually in April.
Nowruz
Persian New Year, marking the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Iranian calendar. Celebrated around March 21st.
Songkran
Thai New Year's national holiday celebrated with water fights. Celebrated from April 13th to April 15th.
Loy Krathong
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.
Midsummer
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.
Ganesh Chaturthi
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.
Vesak
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.
Día de la Hispanidad
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.
Boxing Day
Holiday celebrated the day after Christmas Day, observed in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth nations. Occurs on December 26th.
Juneteenth
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.
Yom Kippur
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.
Arbor Day
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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