Public Holiday Observances

This public holiday is celebrated on December 26th in several countries as part of the Christmas holidays.

The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches

The first day of the year is a truly global holiday, celebrated by 90% of the world's population.

Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Washington's Birthday is an American federal holiday on the third Monday in February that began in 1796 to honor George Washington.

Marks the anniversary of the first key military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

Memorial Day is an American federal holiday on the last Monday in May. Originally called Decoration Day, it is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States.

Celebrates of the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada

This holiday is most commonly associated with a commemoration of the achievements of the labor movement

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Veterans Day

Traditionally, this holiday celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest