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Public holidays celebrated in Spain include a mix of religious (Roman Catholic), national and regional observances. Each municipality is allowed to have a maximum of 14 public holidays per year; a maximum of nine of these are chosen by the national government and at least two are chosen locally, including patronal festivals .
Festivities: These are traditional holidays to honor religious events, such as Carnival, Holy Week, Easter, etc. or public celebrations, such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, etc. Dia de la Independencia or Anniversario de la Independencia , September 16, commemorates Mexico's independence from Spain and is the most important ...
February 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which Family Day can fall, while February 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Monday in February. (parts of Canada) Earliest day on which Washington's Birthday can fall, while February 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Monday in February. (United States) International Duties ...
This day (English: "Anniversary of the Constitution") commemorates the Constitution of 1917, promulgated after the Mexican Revolution on February 5. Article 74 of the Mexican federal labor law (Ley Federal del Trabajo) provides that the first Monday of February (regardless of the date) will be an official holiday in Mexico marking this occasion. [1]
It is held close to the spring equinox of the Southern Hemisphere so it doubles as a spring festival. Chile's Declaration of Independence happened on 12 February. Most schools and jobs declare a week-long vacation for the holiday. This day is very important to the Chilean people because they are celebrating their freedom from Spanish rule.
Third Sunday of February World Bonobo Day [10] [11] [12] February 14 World Lizard Day [13] [14] February 8 World Hippopotamus Day [15] February 15 International Polar Bear Day: February 27 World Wildlife Day: March 3 International Day of Action for Rivers: March 14 World Consumer Rights Day: March 15 Buzzards Day [16] [17] March 15 Digital ...
Lupercalia, also known as Lupercal, was a pastoral festival of Ancient Rome observed annually on February 15 to purify the city, promoting health and fertility. [1] Lupercalia was also known as dies Februatus , after the purification instruments called februa , the basis for the month named Februarius .
Parinirvana Day (some Mahayana Buddhist traditions, most celebrate on February 15) Prešeren Day (Slovenia) Propose Day; February 9. National Pizza Day (United States) St. Maroun's Day (Maronite Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, public holiday in Lebanon) February 10. Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck (Public holiday in Malta) Fenkil Day (Eritrea ...