Holidays
Events
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Midsummer, Sweden
Midsummer is one of the most important Swedish holidays. This celebration of the summer solstice includes dancing around maypoles, making flower wreaths, and vacationing in the countryside.
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Matariki
Matariki, also known as the Māori New Year, is a significant celebration in Aotearoa (New Zealand) marked by the appearance of the Pleiades star cluster. It is a time for…
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Islamic New Year
The Islamic New Year marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year. It begins at the first sighting of the lunar crescent new moon in the month of Muharram.
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Diwali
Diwali is a Hindu and Jain festival of lights that celebrates light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Read more.
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Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a two-day celebration of life and death. While the holiday originated in Mexico, it is celebrated throughout Latin America. Discover…
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Loy Krathong, Thailand
During Loy Krathong, a traditional Thai festival, people release small decorated floats, known as "krathongs," onto rivers and waterways as a gesture of respect and gratitude to the water spirits,…
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Veteran’s Day, US
Veteran's Day is an American holiday that honors military veterans (people who served in the U.S. Armed Forces).
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Thanksgiving, United States
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day to give thanks for the autumn harvest and other blessings.
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Saint Nicholas Day
Saint Nicholas Day is the feast day of Saint Nicholas. It is observed on December 6 in Western Christian countries and Romania, December 5 in the Netherlands, and December 19…
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Hanukkah
Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish celebration that lasts for eight nights (December 14 - 22, 2025). It commemorates the miracle of the oil in…