Folk Observances

There is a Day for That! provides you with a list of observances and national days related to Folk.

International Astrology Day

International Astrology Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Astrology Day.

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April Fools Day

April Fools Day šŸ¤Ŗ

Find out the dates, history and traditions of April Fools Day

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Tartan Day

Tartan Day

An annual celebration of Scottish culture and heritage that began in Canada in the 1980s.

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St. George's Day in Catalonia

St. George's Day in Catalonia

St. George's Day is celebrated as a day of love and culture in Catalonia, Spain.

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Walpurgis Night

Walpurgis Night

In parts of Northern and Eastern Europe, the Mass of Saint Walburga or Walpurgis Night is celebrated on the evening of April 30th.

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National Mother Goose Day

National Mother Goose Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Mother Goose Day

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Beltane

Beltane

Beltane is a Celtic festival celebrating the start of Spring

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Turkmen Carpet Day

Turkmen Carpet Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Turkmen Carpet Day.

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National Old Maids Day

National Old Maids Day

If you are female, over 30, unmarried and live in the 19th century, this is your day.

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National Upsy Daisy Day

National Upsy Daisy Day

A day to embrace positivity and to not let the small everyday annoyances of modern life stop us enjoying every moment.

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National Red Rose Day

National Red Rose Day

The rose is the traditional flower of June, so it makes sense to observe red rose day in June.

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Lovers' Day

Lovers' Day

ā¤ļø This Brazilian equivalent of Valentine's Day comes from Portugal and is linked to Saint Anthony.

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Inti Raymi

Inti Raymi

The Inca Festival of the Sun takes place on the Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere.

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National Paul Bunyan Day

National Paul Bunyan Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of NationalĀ Paul Bunyan Day

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Tartan Day

Tartan Day

A day to celebrate Scottish heritage through arguably its most obvious manifestation - Tartan.

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Kupala Night

Kupala Night

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Kupala Night.

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Tanabata

Tanabata

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Tanabata.

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St Swithins Day

St Swithins Day

What's more sensible as a weather forecast? The bones of a 1,200 year old saint or a groundhog?

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Qixi Festival

Qixi Festival

The seventh day of the seventh month is the most romantic day in the Chinese calendar.

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Obon

Obon

Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

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Obon

Obon

Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

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Obon

Obon

Obon is a popular three-day Buddhist festival in Japan focused on the spirits of ancestors.

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National Acadian Day

National Acadian Day

Though the French colony of Acadia may have disappeared the spirit of those early settlers lives on through its descendants.

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Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan šŸ›•

Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.

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National Tooth Fairy Day

National Tooth Fairy Day šŸ¦·

Because anyone who can make a money magically appear under your pillow deserves a special day!

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Folklore Day

Folklore Day

A melting pot of different cultures has created a unique and rich folklore for the country.

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Cherokee National Holiday

Cherokee National Holiday

The holiday has been observed annually on Labor Day weekend since 1953 to commemorate the signing of the 1839 Cherokee Constitution.

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Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest šŸ»

Oktoberfest is held annually in Munich attracting over 5 million visitors each year.

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Mabon

Mabon

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mabon

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National Batik Day

National Batik Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Batik Day

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National German-American Day

National German-American Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National German-American Day

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Chung Yeung Festival

Chung Yeung Festival

The festival, otherwise known as Autumn Remembrance, has been celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth moon for millennia.

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Spiritual Consent Day

Spiritual Consent Day

Find out the history and background to the Spiritual Consent Day observed in Kazakhstan.

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Halloween

Halloween šŸŽƒ

Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of the Halloween festival.

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Krampus Night

Krampus Night

In Germany, Austria and various parts of Europe, Krampus arrives with St. Nicholas the night before the feast on December 6th to punish misbehaved children.

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Yule

Yule

Discover the magic of Yule, the ancient festival of rebirth, and explore its rich traditions that predate modern Christmas celebrations.

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St. Thorlak's Day

St. Thorlak's Day

A national holiday in Iceland to honour their patron saint, a 12th century bishop.

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Omisoka

Omisoka

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Omisoka.

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Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

It's time to take down those Christmas decorations for another year.

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St. Knut's Day

St. Knut's Day

The Christmas period in Sweden carries on until the ā€œdancing outā€ of Christmas onĀ ā€œtjugondag Knutā€.

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Lohri

Lohri

The festival of Lohri is believed to be the end of the winter season and marks the beginning of longer days.

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St Dwynwen's Day

St Dwynwen's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of St Dwynwen's Day.

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