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Many countries have more than one national day. Denmark and the United Kingdom are the only countries without a national day. Denmark has what is not a public holiday but an unofficial celebration called Constitution Day. [1] National days emerged with the age of nationalism, with most appearing during the 19th and 20th centuries. [2]
National Day: 23 February: 1984 United Kingdom: Brunei gained full independence effective 1 January 1984 under the Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation of 7 January 1979 between United Kingdom and Brunei. [18] However, the celebrations of the first National Day were delayed until 23 February and that day continues to be celebrated since. [19 ...
The following table is a list of countries by number of public holidays excluding non-regular special holidays. Nepal and India have the highest number of public holidays in the world with 35 annually. Also, Nepal has 6 day working schedule in a week.
Earth Day: 22 April: Celebrated in many countries as a day to cherish nature. Children's Day: 23 April Turkey: National Sovereignty and Children's Day King's Day: 27 April: Netherlands: Constitution Day: 3 May: Poland: One of the two most important national holidays (the other is National Independence Day on 11 November).
In addition to Christmas, December holidays and observances include Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve, and dozens of other celebrations and national days.
Below are lists of public holidays by countries. This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (January 2020) Current countries.
A full list of the monthly holidays and observances for September 2024, from Labor Day and Patriot Day to Grandparents Day and National Voter Registration Day.
On the first day, Mandaean families visit each other and have a special breakfast of rice, yogurt, and dates. Baptisms are performed, and the dead are commemorated with lofani (ritual meals). Ead Fel: (Memorial Day) Crushed dates with roasted sesame seeds are eaten. Ashoriya (Ashuriyah): Day of remembrance for the drowned people of Noah's flood ...