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: India: Guru Ravidas Jayanti
- Holiday info: Guru Ravidas was a north Indian mystic in the 15th century
- Regions: Bihar, Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh
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: India: Thaipoosam
- Holiday info: Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
- Regions: Tamil Nadu
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: India: Bir Chilarai Divas
- Holiday info: Bir Chilarai was a legendary 16th century general from the Assam Koch royal dynasty
- Regions: Assam
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: Malaysia: Thaipusam
- Holiday info: Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
- Regions: Johor, Kedah, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya, Selangor
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: Mauritius: Thaipoosam Cavadee
- Holiday info: Thaipoosam Cavadee is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
- More details about Thaipoosam Cavadee in Mauritius
: Mauritius: Abolition of Slavery
- Holiday info: Slavery was abolished in Mauritius on February 1st 1835, the last of the British colonies to do so
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: Nicaragua: National Day of Reconciliation and Peace
- Holiday info: Cardinal Obando y Bravo was a significant figure in the Catholic Church in Nicaragua and played a vital role in the country's religious and social landscape during his lifetime.
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: Rwanda: Heroes' Day
- Holiday info: A day to remember those who have given their lives for the good of Rwanda
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: Seychelles: Abolition of Slavery Day
- Holiday info: A public holiday to commemorate the abolition of slavery in Seychelles in 1835.
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: Sri Lanka: Navam Full Moon Poya
- Holiday info: Celebrates the appointment of Buddha's two chief disciples and the first-ever Buddhist Council held after the passing away of Lord Buddha
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: Ireland: St. Brigid's Day
- Holiday info: St. Brigid is Ireland’s first native saint, the most celebrated Irish female saint, and was the Abbess of one of the first convents in Kildare.
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: Liechtenstein: Candlemas
- Holiday info: Candlemas is a Christian holiday that marks the presentation of the infant Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem.
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: Malaysia: Federal Territory Day
- Holiday info: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya only. Anniversary of the formation of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory in 1974
- Regions: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya
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: Malaysia: Thaipusam (in lieu)
- Holiday info: Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
- Regions: Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Selangor
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: Mexico: Constitution Day
- Holiday info: First Monday in February. Celebrates the ratification of the Mexican constitution of 1917
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: New Zealand: Nelson Anniversary Day
- Holiday info: Nelson only. Commemorates the arrival of the first New Zealand Company boat, the Fifeshire on February 1st 1842
- Regions: Nelson
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: Rwanda: Heroes' Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: A day to remember those who have given their lives for the good of Rwanda
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: Seychelles: Abolition of Slavery Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: As Abolition of Slavery Day falls on a Sunday in 2026, the following Monday will be a public holiday.
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: Iraq: Imam Mahdi's Birthday
- Holiday info: Commemorates the anniversary of the birth of the 12th and Last Imam of Twelver Shia Islam.
- Regions: Except Kurdistan
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: Malaysia: Thaipusam (in lieu)
- Holiday info: Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
- Regions: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Putrajaya
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: Mozambique: Heroes' Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates those who lost their lives in the Portuguese Colonial War
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: São Tomé and Príncipe: Martyrs Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the Batepá massacre that took place on February 3rd 1953 in São Tomé when hundreds of native creoles were massacred by the colonial administration and Portuguese landowners.
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: Angola: Liberation Day
- Holiday info: Marks the start of the Angolan War of Independence in 1961
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: Bangladesh: Shab e-Barat
- Holiday info: Muslims believe that on the night of Shab-E-Barat God writes the destinies of all men for the coming year by taking into account the deeds committed by them in the past
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: India: Shab e-Barat
- Holiday info: Muslims believe that on the night of Shab-E-Barat God writes the destinies of all men for the coming year by taking into account the deeds committed by them in the past
- Regions: Bihar
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: Iran: Imam Mahdi's Birthday
- Holiday info: Commemorates the anniversary of the birth of the 12th and Last Imam of Twelver Shia Islam.
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: Iraq: Imam Mahdi's Birthday
- Holiday info: Commemorates the anniversary of the birth of the 12th and Last Imam of Twelver Shia Islam.
- Regions: Except Kurdistan
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: Sri Lanka: National Day
- Holiday info: On this day in 1948, the South Asian island country gained its political independence after more than five centuries of colonial rule.
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: Burundi: Unity Day
- Holiday info: A holiday intended to help reconcile ethnic differences between the Tutsi and the Hutu, which has dominated the recent history of this African country.
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: Maldives: Public Holiday
- Holiday info: The first parliament sitting of the year, will be a government holiday in the Maldives
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: Pakistan: Kashmir Solidarity Day
- Holiday info: Observed since 1990 as a day of protest against Indian control of part of Kashmir
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: San Marino: Liberation Day
- Holiday info: On February 5th 1740, San Marino was liberated from occupation by the forces of Cardinal Giulio Alberoni.
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: New Zealand: Waitangi Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi - New Zealand' s founding document
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: Pakistan: Basant
- Holiday info: 5th Day of Magha. On this day Hindus worship Saraswati Devi, the goddess of wisdom, knowledge, music, art and culture
- Regions: Punjabi
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: Grenada: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Celebrates Independence from the United Kingdom on 7 February 1974
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: Pakistan: Basant
- Holiday info: 5th Day of Magha. On this day Hindus worship Saraswati Devi, the goddess of wisdom, knowledge, music, art and culture
- Regions: Punjabi
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: Pakistan: Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar's Urs
- Holiday info: A public holiday in Sindh to mark the Urs of a Sufi saint and poet who is revered in South Asia.
- Regions: Sindh
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: Slovenia: Prešeren Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the death of France Prešeren (1800 - 1849), a Slovene poet who is regarded as the greatest Slovene classical author
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: Australia: Royal Hobart Regatta
- Holiday info: The Royal Hobart Regatta is a series of aquatic competitions and displays held annually in Hobart, Tasmania.
- Regions: Tasmania
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: Lebanon: St. Maroun Day
- Holiday info: St. Maroun is considered the Father of the Maronite Church
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: Bangladesh: Bangladesh Parliamentary Polls
- Holiday info: Public holiday to allow voting in the national parliamentary election and referendum.
- More details about Bangladesh Parliamentary Polls in Bangladesh
: Malta: Feast of St. Paul's shipwreck
- Holiday info: Commemorates when St. Paul was shipwrecked on Malta in 60AD as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament
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: Qatar: National Sports Day
- Holiday info: This public holiday is celebrated annually on the second Tuesday in February. The main objective of the holiday is to promote a healthy lifestyle among Qatar's population
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: Bangladesh: Bangladesh Parliamentary Polls
- Holiday info: Public holiday to allow voting in the national parliamentary election and referendum.
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: Cameroon: Youth Day
- Holiday info: A public holiday to recognise and honour the role of young people to the future of Cameroon
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: Iran: Islamic Revolution Day
- Holiday info: Islamic Revolution Day is a public holiday in Iran observed on the 22nd day of the Persian month of Bhaman(February 11th). It is the National Day of Iran and marks the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
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: Japan: National Foundation Day
- Holiday info: Japan's National Day marks the traditional date on which according to legend Emperor Jimmu founded Japan in 660 BC
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: Liberia: Armed Forces Day
- Holiday info: In 1957 an Act of National Legislature, declared February 11th as Armed Forces Day to be observed as a National Holiday
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: Vatican City: Lateran Treaty Day
- Holiday info: Lateran Treaty Day is a public holiday observed in Vatican City on February 11th. It marks the 1929 signing of the Lateran Treaty, which established Vatican City as a sovereign state.
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: Bangladesh: Bangladesh Parliamentary Polls
- Holiday info: Public holiday to allow voting in the 13th national parliamentary election and referendum.
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: Myanmar: Union Day
- Holiday info: Under the leadership of Bogyoke Aung San Burma was unified in 1947
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: Barbados: Public Holiday
- Holiday info: A public holiday has been declared in Barbados to mark the Barbados Labour Party winning all 30 seats in the House of Assembly.
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: Bolivia: Public Holiday
- Holiday info: Oruro regional holiday celebrated on the Friday before Ash Wednesday
- Regions: Oruro
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: Myanmar: Union Day (bridge day)
- Holiday info: Under the leadership of Bogyoke Aung San Burma was unified in 1947
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: Lebanon: Rafik Hariri Memorial Day
- Holiday info: A businessman and Prime Minister of Lebanon assassinated on 14 February 2005
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: Afghanistan: Liberation Day
- Holiday info: A public holiday in Afghanistan observed on February 15th that commemorates the final withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan in 1989.
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: India: Maha Shivratri
- Holiday info: According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva.
- Regions: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
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: India: Lui-Ngai-Ni
- Holiday info: A seed-sowing festival celebrated by the Naga tribes of Manipur
- Regions: Manipur
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: Mauritius: Maha Shivaratree
- Holiday info: Maha Shivaratree is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. Every year, thousands of pilgrims make their way to the sacred lake of Grand Bassin for devotional walks, carrying "kanwars" (sacred vessels). This is one of the island's major spiritual events.
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: Nepal: Maha Shivaratri
- Holiday info: According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva.
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: Serbia: Sovereignty Day
- Holiday info: Anniversary of the First Serbian Uprising in 1804 and the first Serbian Constitution in 1835
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: Sri Lanka: Mahasivarathri Day
- Holiday info: According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva.
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: Taiwan: Day before Lunar New Year's Eve
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
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: American Samoa: President's Day
- Holiday info: The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday.
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: Argentina: Carnival Monday
- Holiday info: The Carnival is an annual festival in Argentina held on the days before Ash Wednesday.
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: Aruba: Carnival Monday
- Holiday info: The Carnival is an annual festival held in several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in the days before Ash Wednesday
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: Bolivia: Carnival Monday
- Holiday info: The Carnival is an annual festival held in several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in the days before Ash Wednesday
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: Brazil: Carnival
- Holiday info: The streets of Rio de Janeiro erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period.
- More details about Carnival in Brazil
: Canada: Nova Scotia Heritage Day
- Holiday info: The third Monday in February is a holiday in Nova Scotia to celebrate the heritage of the province
- Regions: Nova Scotia
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: Canada: Family Day
- Holiday info: A provincial statutory holiday observed on the third Monday in February in most provinces
- Regions: Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan
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: Canada: Louis Riel Day
- Holiday info: Honours Louis Riel, the Métis leader, who led a provisional government and led negotiations that paved the way for the province's entry into Confederation in 1870.
- Regions: Manitoba
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: China: Spring Festival Holiday
- Holiday info: Day before 1st day of 1st lunar month
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: Curaçao: Carnival Monday
- Holiday info: The streets of many Caribbean countries erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period
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: Dominica: Carnival Monday
- Holiday info: The Carnival is an annual festival held in several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in the days before Ash Wednesday
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: Ecuador: Carnival Monday
- Holiday info: The Carnival is an annual festival held in several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in the days before Ash Wednesday
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: French Guiana: Carnival Monday
- Holiday info: The streets of many Caribbean countries erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period
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: Gibraltar: Winter Midterm Bank Holiday
- Holiday info: Originally known as Empire Day, this holiday marked Queen Victoria's birthday
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: Guadeloupe: Carnival Monday
- Holiday info: The streets of many Caribbean countries erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period
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: Indonesia: Imlek Holiday
- Holiday info: Chinese New Year
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: Lithuania: Restoration of the State Day
- Holiday info: The Act of Independence of Lithuania was signed by the Council of Lithuania on February 16th 1918, proclaiming the restoration of an independent State of Lithuania
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: Mongolia: Bituun Holiday
- Holiday info: Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year
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: Myanmar: Chinese New Year
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
- More details about Chinese New Year in Myanmar
: North Korea: Birth Day of Kim Jong Il
- Holiday info: Kim Jong-il was born on February 16th 1941 and was the leader of North Korea, from 1994 until 2011
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: Puerto Rico: President's Day
- Holiday info: The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday.
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: Puerto Rico: National Heroes' Day
- Holiday info: This public holiday celebrates several key figures from Puerto Rico's history who all had their own public holiday until 2014.
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: Serbia: Sovereignty Day Holiday
- Holiday info: Second Day of holidays for Sovereignty Day of Serbia Holiday
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: South Korea: Korean New Year Holiday
- Holiday info: Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays
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: Taiwan: Lunar New Year's Eve
- Holiday info: Day before 1st day of 1st lunar month
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: USA: President's Day
- Holiday info: The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday.
- Regions: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, USA, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming
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: Uganda: Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
- Holiday info: A public holiday in honour of former Archbishop Janani Luwum who was killed in 1977
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: Uruguay: Carnival Monday
- Holiday info: The Carnival is an annual festival held in several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in the days before Ash Wednesday
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: Venezuela: Carnival Monday
- Holiday info: The Carnival is an annual festival held in several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in the days before Ash Wednesday
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: Vietnam: Tet Eve
- Holiday info: Day before Tet, the most important holiday in Vietnam
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: Andorra: Carnival
- Holiday info: Carnival Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent
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: Angola: Carnival Tuesday
- Holiday info: The streets erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period.
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: Argentina: Carnival Tuesday
- Holiday info: The Carnival is an annual festival in Argentina held on the days before Ash Wednesday.
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: Bolivia: Carnival Tuesday
- Holiday info: Carnival Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent
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: Brazil: Carnival
- Holiday info: Second day of Carnival. The streets of Rio de Janeiro erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period.
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: Brunei: Lunar New Year
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
- More details about Lunar New Year in Brunei
: China: Spring Festival
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
- More details about Spring Festival in China
: Dominica: Carnival Tuesday
- Holiday info: Second day of holidays as Carnival ends before Lent starts on Ash Wednesday
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: Ecuador: Carnival Tuesday
- Holiday info: Carnival Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent
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: French Guiana: Mardi Gras
- Holiday info: Second day of Carnival. Known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, the Cranival continues on the last day before Lent
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: Guadeloupe: Mardi Gras
- Holiday info: Second day of Carnival. Known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, the Cranival continues on the last day before Lent
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: Haiti: Carnival Tuesday
- Holiday info: Carnival Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent
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: Hong Kong: Lunar New Year's Day
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
- More details about Lunar New Year's Day in Hong Kong
: Indonesia: Imlek
- Holiday info: Chinese New Year
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: Kosovo: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on February 17th 2008
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: Libya: February 17th Revolution
- Holiday info: The start of the Libyan Civil War on February 17th 2011, when demonstrators were killed by government forces.
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: Macau: Lunar New Year's Day
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
- More details about Lunar New Year's Day in Macau
: Malaysia: Chinese New Year
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
- More details about Chinese New Year in Malaysia
: Mauritius: Chinese Spring Festival
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
- More details about Chinese Spring Festival in Mauritius
: Mongolia: Tsagaan Sar
- Holiday info: Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year
- More details about Tsagaan Sar in Mongolia
: Myanmar: Chinese New Year Holiday
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
- More details about Chinese New Year Holiday in Myanmar
: North Korea: Korean New Year
- Holiday info: Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays
- More details about Korean New Year in North Korea
: Panama: Mardi Gras
- Holiday info: Carnival Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent
- More details about Mardi Gras in Panama
: Philippines: Chinese New Year
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
- More details about Chinese New Year in Philippines
: Singapore: Chinese New Year
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
- More details about Chinese New Year in Singapore
: South Korea: Korean New Year
- Holiday info: Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays
- More details about Korean New Year in South Korea
: Suriname: Chinese New Year
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
- More details about Chinese New Year in Suriname
: Taiwan: Lunar New Year
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
- More details about Lunar New Year in Taiwan
: Thailand: Chinese New Year
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
- Regions: Narathiwat, Pattani, Satun, Yala
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: Uruguay: Carnival Tuesday
- Holiday info: Carnival Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent
- More details about Carnival Tuesday in Uruguay
: Venezuela: Carnival Tuesday
- Holiday info: Carnival Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent
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: Vietnam: Tet Nguyen Dan
- Holiday info: Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam
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: Bhutan: Losar
- Holiday info: Tibetan New year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival in the Tibetan calendar
- More details about Losar in Bhutan
: Brazil: Ash Wednesday
- Holiday info: Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.
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: Cayman Islands: Ash Wednesday
- Holiday info: Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.
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: China: Spring Festival Holiday
- Holiday info: 2nd day of 1st lunar month
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: French Guiana: Ash Wednesday
- Holiday info: Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.
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: Gambia: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Gambia gained full independence from colonial Britain on 18 February 1965.
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: Guadeloupe: Ash Wednesday
- Holiday info: Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.
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: Haiti: Ash Wednesday
- Holiday info: Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.
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: Hong Kong: The second day of Lunar New Year
- Holiday info: Second day of holidays to mark Chinese Lunar New Year
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: India: Losar
- Holiday info: Tibetan New year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival in the Tibetan calendar
- Regions: Sikkim
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: Jamaica: Ash Wednesday
- Holiday info: Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.
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: Macau: The second day of the Lunar New Year
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
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: Malaysia: Chinese New Year Holiday
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
- More details about Chinese New Year Holiday in Malaysia
: Mongolia: Tsagaan Sar Holiday
- Holiday info: Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year
- More details about Tsagaan Sar Holiday in Mongolia
: Nepal: Gyalpo Lhosar
- Holiday info: Tibetan New year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival in the Tibetan calendar
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: Sierra Leone: Armed Forces Day
- Holiday info: Armed Forces Day is dedicated to commemorate and appreciate the Armed Forces who fought in the second world war and 11 years of civil war in Sierra Leone.
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: Singapore: Chinese New Year
- Holiday info: 1st 2 days of Chinese Lunar New Year
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: South Korea: Korean New Year Holiday
- Holiday info: Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays
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: Taiwan: Lunar New Year Holiday
- Holiday info: 2nd day of 1st lunar month
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: Vietnam: Tet Holiday
- Holiday info: Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam
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: Afghanistan: Ramadan
- Holiday info: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast
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: Bhutan: Losar Holiday
- Holiday info: Second day of public holidays to mark the lunar new year
- More details about Losar Holiday in Bhutan
: Brunei: First Day of Ramadhan
- Holiday info: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast
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: China: Spring Festival Holiday
- Holiday info: 3rd day of 1st lunar month
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: Hong Kong: The third day of Lunar New Year
- Holiday info: Third day of holidays to mark Chinese Lunar New Year
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: India: Chahhtrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
- Holiday info: Birthday of the creator of the Maratha nation. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was an Indian warrior king and a member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan
- Regions: Maharashtra
- More details about Chahhtrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti in India
: Macau: The third day of the Lunar New Year
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
- More details about The third day of the Lunar New Year in Macau
: Malaysia: Beginning of Ramadan
- Holiday info: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast
- Regions: Johor, Kedah
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: Maldives: First of Ramazan
- Holiday info: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast
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: Mongolia: Tsagaan Sar Holiday
- Holiday info: Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year
- More details about Tsagaan Sar Holiday in Mongolia
: Nepal: Prajatantra Diwas
- Holiday info: Marks the end of the 104-year-long dynastic, autocratic and authoritarian rule of the Rana rulers.
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: Taiwan: Lunar New Year Holiday
- Holiday info: 3rd day of 1st lunar month
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: Vietnam: Tet Holiday
- Holiday info: Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam
- More details about Tet Holiday in Vietnam
: China: Spring Festival Holiday
- Holiday info: 4th day of 1st lunar month
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: India: Statehood Day
- Holiday info: Arunachal Pradesh. Statehood Day commemorates the granting of statehood on February 20th 1987
- Regions: Arunachal Pradesh
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: India: Mizoram State Day
- Holiday info: On February 20th 1987, Mizoram became the 23rd state of India.
- Regions: Mizoram
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: Malaysia: Malaysian Declaration of Independence Day
- Holiday info: Melaka. Marks the historic announcement of the Declaration of Independence in Melaka in February 1956.
- Regions: Melaka
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: Taiwan: Lunar New Year Holiday
- Holiday info: Public holiday for the 4th day of 1st lunar month
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: Vietnam: Tet Holiday
- Holiday info: Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam
- More details about Tet Holiday in Vietnam
: Bangladesh: Language Martyrs' Day
- Holiday info: International Mother Language Day is an observance held on February 21st worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
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: Bhutan: Birth Anniversary Of His Majesty the King
- Holiday info: The current Druk Gyalpo or "Dragon King" of the Kingdom of Bhutan was born on February 21st 1980. He became King on December 9th 2006.
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: China: Spring Festival Holiday
- Holiday info: 5th day of 1st lunar month
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: Nicaragua: Commemoration of General Augusto C. Sandino
- Holiday info: Augusto César Sandino was a prominent Nicaraguan revolutionary leader known for his resistance against the United States occupation of Nicaragua.
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: Vanuatu: Father Lini Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates Vanuatu's first Prime minister and founder of independence
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: Zimbabwe: National Youth Day
- Holiday info: Marks the birthday of Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe since 1987
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: Algeria: Day of Fraternity and Cohesion
- Holiday info: Commemorates the anniversary of the mass demonstrations that would lead to the removal of President Bouteflika from power in April 2019.
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: Bhutan: Birth Anniversary Of His Majesty the King Holiday
- Holiday info: Second day of public holidays to mark the birthday of the King of Bhutan
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: China: Spring Festival Holiday
- Holiday info: 6th day of 1st lunar month
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: Saint Lucia: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Marks the island's independence from Great Britain on February 22nd 1979
- More details about Independence Day in Saint Lucia
: Saudi Arabia: Foundation Day
- Holiday info: From 2022, this holiday will mark the foundation of the first Saudi state in 1727 by Imam Mohammed ibn Saud.
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: Bhutan: Birth Anniversary Of His Majesty the King Holiday
- Holiday info: Third day of public holidays to mark the birthday of the King of Bhutan
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: Brunei: National Day
- Holiday info: Marks full independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. It is the National Day of Brunei
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: China: Spring Festival Holiday
- Holiday info: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
- More details about Spring Festival Holiday in China
: Cyprus: Green Monday
- Holiday info: Also known as Ash Monday. Clean Monday begins the season of Great Lent in Eastern Orthodox Churches
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: Greece: Clean Monday
- Holiday info: Also known as Ash Monday. Clean Monday begins the season of Great Lent in Eastern Orthodox Churches
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: Guyana: Republic Day
- Holiday info: On February 23rd 1970, Guyana was declared a co-operative republic within the Commonwealth of Nations
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: Japan: The Emperor's Birthday
- Holiday info: The birthday of the current Emperor of Japan is always celebrated as a national holiday
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: Russia: Defence of the Fatherland Day
- Holiday info: Defence of the Fatherland day honors those who are currently serving in the Armed Forces and those who have served in the past
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: Saint Lucia: Independence Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: Marks the island's independence from Great Britain on February 22nd 1979
- More details about Independence Day (in lieu) in Saint Lucia
: Estonia: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Marks the declaration of independence from the Germans near the end of the first world war.
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: Philippines: Cebu City Charter Day
- Holiday info: A Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Cebu to mark the foundation of Cebu City.
- Regions: Cebu
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: Kuwait: National Day
- Holiday info: Marks the day when Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah ascended to the throne in 1950
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: Kuwait: Liberation Day
- Holiday info: Marks the date when the Kuwait Government was reinstated at the end of the Gulf War in 1991.
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: Papua New Guinea: National Remembrance Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the life of Papua New Guinea’s longest-serving leader, who died in 2021.
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: Dominican Republic: Independence Day
- Holiday info: The Dominican Independence War gave the Dominican Republic autonomy from Haiti on 27 February 1844
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: Taiwan: Peace Memorial Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: As Peace Memorial Day falls on a Saturday, the preceding day will be a public holiday.
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: Spain: Andalucía Day
- Holiday info: Andalucía became an autonomous community of Spain on February 28th 1980
- Regions: Andalucía
- More details about Andalucía Day in Spain
: Taiwan: Peace Memorial Day
- Holiday info: This public holiday in Taiwan on February 28th marks the date of an uprising in 1947, that was suppressed by the Republic of China.
- More details about Peace Memorial Day in Taiwan
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