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Day of Knowledge, Russia
2025-09-01
In Russia, September 1 is called the Day of Knowledge. It marks the start of the school year for children.

Labor Day, US
2025-09-01
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.

Double Seventh Festival
2025-08-29
The Double Seventh Festival, also known as Qixi Festival or Chinese Valentine’s Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month.
It originates from a romantic legend about the love between a weaver girl (Zhīnǚ) and a cowherd (Niúláng), who are separated by the Milky Way and allowed to reunite once a year on this special day.
The festival celebrates love and devotion, and common traditions include stargazing, crafting, and expressing affection through gifts or wishes.

La Tomatina, Spain
2025-08-27
La Tomatina is a food fight festival held every year on the last Wednesday of August in the town of Buñol, near Valencia in Spain. Thousands of people make their way from all over the world to throw over-ripe tomatoes in the streets.

World Humanitarian Day
2025-08-19
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on August 19 to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.

Yukon's Discovery Day, Canada
2025-08-18
Discovery Day is celebrated on the third Monday in August every year in Dawson City, Yukon. This week-long festival, also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day, celebrates the Yukon’s rich history of gold mining in the Klondike gold fields.

India's Independence Day
2025-08-15
Independence Day in India is celebrated every year on August 15th. It is a national holiday commemorating the country’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1947.

Little League World Series
2025-08-13
The Little League World Series, an annual baseball tournament in the United States for children 10 to 12 years of age, takes place from August 13 to August 24 at the Little League headquarters complex in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Obon Festival, Japan
2025-08-13
Obon or Bon is a traditional Japanese Buddhist festival to honor the spirits of ancestors. It is believed that their spirits return to visit during this time, so families visit the graves and make food offerings at altars and temples. Chochin (paper lanterns) are hung to guide the spirits.

World Elephant Day
2025-08-12
World Elephant Day was launched to bring attention to the urgent plight of Asian and African elephants. The elephant is loved, revered, and respected by people and cultures around the world, yet we are balancing on the brink of seeing the last of this magnificent creature.

International Youth Day
2025-08-12
The United Nations’ (UN) International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12 each year to recognize efforts of the world’s youth in enhancing global society.
It also aims to promote ways to engage them in becoming more actively involved in making positive contributions to their communities. A theme is selected every year for this day with input from youth organizations around the world.

National Women's Day, South Africa
2025-08-09
Women’s Day is celebrated in South Africa every year on August 9th. Learn more.

Raksha Bandhan
2025-08-09
Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.
Observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana (usually in August), sisters tie a decorative thread called a rakhi around their brothers’ wrists as a symbol of love and protection. In return, brothers give gifts and promise to protect their sisters. The festival highlights family bonds, mutual respect, and affection among siblings across India and in many Hindu communities around the world.

International Day of the World's Indigenous People
2025-08-09
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous peoples. It is also a day to acknowledge and recognize the many achievements made by indigenous people around the world.

Baba Jie, Taiwan
2025-08-08
Baba Jie is Father’s Day in Taiwan. It is not an official holiday in Taiwan, but is observed and celebrated every August 8th. People honor their fathers by going out for dinner, giving gifts, and spending time together.

Kanto Matsuri, Japan
2025-08-03
The Kanto Festival is an annual event held every year in Akita City, Japan.
Eight-meter tall bamboo poles decorated with hanging lanterns are balanced by performers on their foreheads or lower backs.
The lanterns are decorated to resemble bags of rice. This is a time for people to pray for a good harvest.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe
2025-08-01
Scotland’s capital hosts the largest performing arts festival in the world. Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes place annually in the month of August and is open to anyone, with any type of performance.

Spicemas Festival, Grenada
2025-08-01
Spicemas Festival is Grenada’s vibrant annual carnival, celebrated in early August. It blends African, French, and Caribbean traditions in a colorful display of culture, music, and community spirit.

International Day of Friendship
2025-07-30
The International Day of Friendship is meant to inspire people around the world to build culturally diverse bridges and bring people together through friendship.
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Women's Equality Day, US
2025-07-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote in the United States.

Nelson Mandela International Day
2025-07-18
Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated every year on his birthday – July 18th.
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela
Celebrate Mandela Day! Get info here.

Bastille Day, France
2025-07-14
Bastille Day is a French holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille, a military fortress and prison. On July 14, 1789 this violent uprising helped spark the beginning of the French Revolution. Millions of French people all over the world celebrate this holiday to honor democracy and equality.

World Population Day
2025-07-11
World Population Day is for bringing attention to population issues, such as the importance of family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health, and human rights.

Naadam Festival
2025-07-11
Naadam is a traditional festival marking Mongolia’s independence from China. The 3-day holiday blends traditional arts and sports with wrestling, horse racing, and archery competitions.
Learn more here.

World Chocolate Day
2025-07-07
World Chocolate Day marks the introduction of chocolate to Europe in the 1500s, where it quickly became a popular treat.

Tanabata (Star Festival)
2025-07-07
Tanabata, also known as the “Star Festival,” is celebrated every year on July 7 in Japan.
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Running of the Bulls, Spain
2025-07-07
Running of the Bulls, the world’s most exciting bull race, takes place every July in the streets of Pamplona, Spain.

Festival of Giants, France
2025-07-06
During the first weekend in July, the north of France celebrates Fêtes de Gayant (Festival of Giants).
Most northern cities have a patron giant that is said to protect the city and its people. Carried through the streets, these giants are made of wood and measure between six and eight and a half meters in length (20 to 25 ft).

Independence Day, United States
2025-07-04
U.S. Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the thirteen American colonies’ separation from British rule. The day is observed with patriotic displays, fireworks, barbecues, parades, and various festivities that symbolize the nation’s commitment to freedom and independence.

Canada Day
2025-07-01
Canada Day marks the anniversary of the confederation of Canada in 1867 when the British North America Act came into effect. The day is observed with patriotic events, fireworks, parades, and various festivities across the country, symbolizing Canadian pride and unity.
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