Holidays
Events
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Flag Day, United States
Flag Day in the U.S. commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the country in 1777. The day is an occasion to honor and celebrate the flag's history, symbolizing the unity and identity of the nation.
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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 Māori communities to come together, reflect on the past, celebrate new beginnings, and engage in cultural practices and festivities.
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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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Labor Day, US
Labor Day is a United States federal holiday celebrated every year on the first Monday of September. This day celebrates the efforts that workers make for themselves and their country.
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Independence Day for 5 Central American Nations
Five Central American nations (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua) celebrate their independence from Spain every September 15.
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Mexican Independence Day
September 16th is Mexican Independence Day. On this day, Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain in 1810.
