June Solstice
For the Northern Hemisphere, this marks the longest day of the year and the moment when the Sun reaches the Tropic of Cancer, its highest point. For the Southern Hemisphere,…
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.
World Rainforest Day
World Rainforest Day is a global initiative to raise awareness about the importance of rainforests and their role in maintaining ecological balance. The day encourages efforts to protect and conserve…
Public Service Day
United Nations Public Service Day highlights the importance of public service within communities around the world. Click HERE for related activities.
Helen Keller Day
Helen Keller Day is celebrated every year on June 27th. As a presidential proclamation in 1980, along with international blind and deaf organizations, this holiday was designated to celebrate the…
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…
Tour de France
The Tour de France is an annual men's bicycle race. Primarily held in France, this multiple-stage race spans the course of 23 days. The race was first organized in 1903.
Wimbledon
Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. It has been held in London every year since 1877 at the All England Club in Wimbledon.
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.
Pflasterspektakel
Pflasterspektakel (pavement spectacle), held in Linz, Austria is an annual street art festival. Musical acts, juggling, acrobatics, pantomime, theatrics, and fire dancing are just some of the performances that make…