Presidents' Day
2026-02-16
Presidents’ Day, celebrated annually on the third Monday in February, honors all the presidents who have served in the United States.

Chinese New Year
2026-02-17
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of several Lunar New Years in Asia. It celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar.
2025 is the Year of the Snake.
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Ramadan
2026-02-17
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. During Ramadan, believers abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset, breaking their fast with a meal called iftar each evening.
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Seollal
2026-02-17
Seollal, the Korean Lunar New Year, is one of Korea’s most important traditional holidays. It typically falls in late January or early February, marking the beginning of the lunar calendar year. The celebration lasts three days, including the day before and after Seollal.

Tết
2026-02-17
Tết, short for Tết Nguyên Đán, is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year and the most significant holiday in Vietnam. It marks the arrival of spring and the start of a new lunar calendar year. Typically celebrated in late January or early February, Tết is a time for family reunions, honoring ancestors, and welcoming good fortune.

Dragobete
2026-02-24
Dragobete is a Romanian holiday that celebrates the beginning of spring, plus love and romance (Romanian St. Valentine’s Day).

Lantern Festival
2026-03-03
The Lantern Festival traditionally marks the end of the Chinese New Year Spring Festival period, celebrated on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month.

Harriet Tubman Day
2026-03-10
Harriet Tubman Day is an American holiday in honor of the anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman, observed on March 10 every year.

Mothering Sunday
2026-03-15
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Mothering Sunday (also known as Mothering Day) is a day for honoring mothers. It takes place exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday.

St. Patrick's Day
2026-03-17
St. Patrick’s Day commemorates the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. Celebrated globally, it is marked by parades, the wearing of green attire, and various festivities that honor Irish culture and heritage.

Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-20
Ramadan culminates with the Eid al Fitr festival and is celebrated by Muslims all over the world. The day begins with the Eid prayer and is followed by people greeting each other, enjoying sweet meals, and spending the day with friends and family. Happiness and togetherness is the theme of this festival.

Nowruz
2026-03-20
Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year, is a traditional festival celebrated by millions of people worldwide, marking the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new year in the Iranian calendar.
The festivities include various customs, such as the Haft-Seen table, where seven symbolic items starting with the letter ‘S’ are displayed, and joyful gatherings with family and friends.

Naw-Rúz
2026-03-21
Naw-Rúz is the Bahá’í New Year’s Day celebration. It marks the end of the annual 19-Day Fast and is one of the most important Bahá’í Holy Days.

Passover
2026-04-01
Passover (or Pesach) is a major Jewish holiday that commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Celebrated for eight days (seven in Israel), Passover usually falls in March or April.
The holiday begins with the Seder meal, a ritual dinner where families read the Haggadah, a book that tells the story of the Exodus, and partake in symbolic foods such as matzah (unleavened bread), maror (bitter herbs), and charoset (a sweet mixture).
Passover is a time for reflection, remembrance, and family gatherings, focusing on themes of freedom, redemption, and faith.

Easter
2026-04-05
Easter, a significant Christian holiday, is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus on the third day after his crucifixion.
It is marked by religious services, festive meals, and the tradition of egg hunting and decorating.

Easter Monday
2026-04-06
Easter Monday is a national holiday in many countries and is a time to get outside and spend time with family.
In some places it is called Ball Monday, Bright Monday, Renewal Monday, Wet Monday, and Dingus Day.

Orthodox Easter
2026-04-12
The Orthodox church uses the Julian calendar for the calculation of Easter, whereas the Western churches use the Gregorian calendar.
This difference can often mean that Orthodox Easter falls later than Easter observed elsewhere. The earliest date it can fall is 4 April and the latest is 8 May.
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Songkran Festival
2026-04-13
Songkran, the Thai New Year, is celebrated annually from April 13th to 15th in Thailand.
It is best known for its lively water fights, symbolizing purification and the washing away of bad luck. Families gather to pay respects to elders, visit temples for merit-making, and participate in traditional rituals such as pouring scented water over Buddha statues.
Songkran is a time of joy, renewal, and cultural festivities, attracting locals and tourists who join in the celebrations across the country.
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Choul Chnam Thmey, Cambodia
2026-04-14
Choul Chnam Thmey, the Cambodian New Year, is celebrated from April 14th to 16th. It marks the end of the harvest season and is a time for family gatherings, religious ceremonies, and festive activities.
The holiday is divided into three days: Maha Sangkran (welcoming the new year), Virak Vanabat (honoring elders and doing good deeds), and Virak Loeng Sak (offering blessings for the year ahead).
People visit temples, make offerings, play traditional games, and enjoy water fights, similar to Thailand’s Songkran festival.

Çocuk Bayrami, Turkey
2026-04-23
Çocuk Bayrami is a Turkish holiday also known as National Sovereignty and Children’s Day.
It honors the founding of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and is dedicated to children, symbolizing the importance of the younger generation in the country’s future.

ANZAC Day
2026-04-25
ANZAC Day commemorates the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers who served and sacrificed their lives in conflicts and wars. The day is marked by memorial services, dawn vigils, and parades to honor the bravery and contributions of these servicemen and women.

Freedom Day, South Africa
2026-04-27
Freedom Day in South Africa commemorates the first democratic elections held in 1994, which marked the end of apartheid and the beginning of a free and equal society.
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Koningsdag (King's Day), Netherlands
2026-04-27
Koningsdag, or King’s Day, is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands marking the birth of King Willem-Alexander.
Koningsdag is known for its nationwide vrijmarkt (free market) where secondhand items are sold. It’s also a chance for oranjegekte (orange madness) for the national color, when people dye their hair orange for the celebration.

Vesak
2026-05-01
Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals. It is also known as Buddha Day, as it celebrates the founder of Buddhism. Observances include prayers, meditation, temple visits, chanting, and acts of kindness such as giving to the needy. Many Buddhists light lanterns and candles to symbolize enlightenment.
The festival is widely celebrated in Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Thailand, and other Buddhist-majority countries, emphasizing compassion, peace, and wisdom.

Kodomo no Hi
2026-05-05
Kodomo no Hi, also known as Children’s Day, is a Japanese national holiday celebrated on May 5th. It honors the well-being and happiness of children, featuring traditional decorations like Koinobori (carp-shaped streamers) and the display of samurai dolls, symbolizing strength and courage, in households with boys.
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Día de las Madres, Mexico
2026-05-10
In Mexico, Mother’s Day (Día de las Madres) is celebrated annually on May 10, regardless of the day of the week. It is one of the most important family celebrations, honoring mothers with flowers, gifts, music, and special meals.
Many families start the day with Las Mañanitas, a traditional song for mothers, often sung by mariachi bands. Schools and workplaces may host special events, and families gather for festive meals, typically featuring dishes like tamales, mole, or pozole. The day is marked by deep appreciation and gratitude for mothers.

Mother's Day
2026-05-10
Many countries, including the United States, celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May. It is a day to honor and appreciate mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures for their love and contributions. Families typically celebrate by giving cards, flowers, and gifts, as well as spending quality time together. Many people take their mothers out for brunch or prepare special home-cooked meals.

Memorial Day
2026-05-25
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States.

Juneteenth
2026-06-19
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It marks the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all enslaved people were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Father's Day
2026-06-21
Father’s Day is a celebration of fathers. In many countries, including the United States, it is celebrated on the third Sunday of June.
