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: Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba: Dutch Emancipation Day
- Holiday info: On July 1st 1863, slavery was made illegal in Surinam and the Dutch Antilles.
- Regions: Bonaire, Sint Eustatius
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: Botswana: Sir Seretse Khama Day
- Holiday info: Seretse Khama founded the Botswana Democratic Party in 1962 and became Prime Minister in 1966
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: Burundi: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Marks Burundi's independence from Belgium in 1962
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: Canada: Canada Day
- Holiday info: Celebrates of the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada
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: Hong Kong: Special Administration Region (SAR) Day
- Holiday info: HKSAR Establishment Day commemorates the ending of British Colonial Rule on July 1 1997
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: Portugal: Madeira Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the autonomy granted to the Madeira archipelago by the Portuguese Constitution of 1976
- Regions: Madeira
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: Rwanda: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Rwanda's National Day celebrates its independence from Belgium in July 1962
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: Sint Maarten: Emancipation Day
- Holiday info: On July 1st 1863, slavery was made illegal in Surinam and the Dutch Antilles.
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: Somalia: Republic Day
- Holiday info: Marks the unification of the former Italian and British Somalilands as the Somali Republic on July 1st 1960.
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: Suriname: Emancipation Day
- Holiday info: Keti Koti marks the date when slavery was abolished in Suriname and the Dutch Antilles in 1863
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: Algeria: Public Holiday
- Holiday info: A public holiday to increase voter turnout in the elections.
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: Curaçao: National Anthem and Flag Day
- Holiday info: Marks the adoption of Curaçao's national flag on July 2nd 1984
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: Egypt: Revolution Day June 30
- Holiday info: Anniversary of the protests against President Morsi in 2013
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: American Samoa: US Independence Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: On July 4th 1776 the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England
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: Belarus: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Adopted in 1996, in commemoration of the Red Army's 1944 liberation of Minsk during the Minsk Offensive
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: Cook Islands: Ui Ariki Day
- Holiday info: Marks the date that the House of Ariki met for the first time in 1967.
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: Ghana: Republic Day
- Holiday info: On 1 July 1960, Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana proclaimed a republic and became its first president
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: US Virgin Islands: V.I. Emancipation Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the Danish West Indies on July 3rd 1848
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: USA: Independence Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: On July 4th 1776 the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England
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: American Samoa: US Independence Day
- Holiday info: On July 4th 1776 the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England
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: Guam: Independence Day
- Holiday info: On July 4th 1776 the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England
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: Iran: Public Holiday
- Holiday info: Tehran. Public holidays for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies.
- Regions: Tehran
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: Puerto Rico: US Independence Day
- Holiday info: On July 4th 1776 the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England
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: Rwanda: Liberation Day
- Holiday info: Marks the end of the 100 day Genocide against the Tutsi that took place in 1994.
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: Tonga: Official Birthday of HM King Tupou VI
- Holiday info: King Tupou VI, the reigning Sovereign of Tonga, marks his official birthday on the date of his father's birthday.
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: US Virgin Islands: US Independence Day
- Holiday info: On July 4th 1776 the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England
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: USA: Independence Day
- Holiday info: On July 4th 1776 the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England
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: Algeria: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Marks Independence from France in 1962
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: Armenia: Constitution Day
- Holiday info: This public holiday commemorates the adoption of the constitution of Armenia in 1995
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: Cape Verde: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Marks Cape Verde's independence from Portugal on July 5th 1975
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: Czech Republic: St Cyril and Methodius Day
- Holiday info: Slavic missionaries Cyril (Constantine) and Metod (Methodius) came to Great Moravia
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: India: Guru Hargobind Ji's Birthday
- Holiday info: Birthday of the sixth of ten Gurus of the Sikh religion
- Regions: Jammu and Kashmir
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: Iran: Public Holiday
- Holiday info: Tehran. Public holidays for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies.
- Regions: Tehran
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: Isle of Man: Tynwald Day
- Holiday info: Marks the annual outdoor sitting of the Manx Parliament
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: Malaysia: Birthday of the Sultan of Kedah
- Holiday info: This regional public holiday in Kedah marks the ceremonial birthday of the Sultan.
- Regions: Kedah
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: Slovakia: St Cyril and Methodius Day
- Holiday info: Slavic missionaries Cyril (Constantine) and Metod (Methodius) came to Great Moravia
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: Venezuela: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Signing of the 1811 Venezuelan Declaration of Independence marking the first independent nation of South America, also Armed Forces Day
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: British Virgin Islands: Virgin Islands Day
- Holiday info: Marks the abolishing of the Leeward Islands Federation in 1956
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: Cayman Islands: Constitution Day
- Holiday info: Honours the first written constitution for the islands, which came into effect on July 4th 1959
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: Comoros: National Day
- Holiday info: Marks independence from France, gained on 6 July 1975
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: Czech Republic: Jan Hus Day
- Holiday info: This holiday commemorates the martyrdom of Jan Hus and is always celebrated on 6 July
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: Guyana: Caricom Day
- Holiday info: Marks the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas on July 4th 1973
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: India: MHIP Day
- Holiday info: The MHIP is the biggest voluntary organisation in Mizoram and was founded on July 6th 1974
- Regions: Mizoram
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: Iran: Public Holiday
- Holiday info: Public holidays for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies.
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: Isle of Man: Tynwald Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: Marks the annual outdoor sitting of the Manx Parliament
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: Kazakhstan: Capital City Day
- Holiday info: Astana City became the capital of Kazakhstan on July 6th 1994
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: Lithuania: Anniversary of the Coronation of King Mindaugas
- Holiday info: King Mindaugas was the first Grand Duke of Lithuania and the first and only King of a unified Lithuania
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: Malawi: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Marks Malawi's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966
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: Rwanda: Liberation Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: Marks the end of the 100 day Genocide against the Tutsi that took place in 1994.
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: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Vincy Mas
- Holiday info: St. Vincent’s Carnival is known as Vincy Mas and activities culminate on the first Monday in July and the following Tuesday
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: Zambia: Heroes' Day
- Holiday info: This holiday honours Zambians accorded the status of heroes and heroines
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: Malaysia: George Town Heritage Day
- Holiday info: Anniversary of the recognition of George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
- Regions: Penang
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: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Vincy Mas
- Holiday info: St. Vincent’s Carnival is known as Vincy Mas and activities culminate on the first Monday in July and the following Tuesday
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: Solomon Islands: Independence Day
- Holiday info: The islands gained their independence from the United Kingdom on July 7th 1978.
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: Tanzania: Saba Saba Day
- Holiday info: Main day of the annual Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair
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: Zambia: Unity Day
- Holiday info: Zambia Unity Day is intended help foster solidarity between the diverse groups that make up the country
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: Iraq: Public Holiday
- Holiday info: Public holidays for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies.
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: Montserrat: National Day of Prayer, Reflection and Thanksgiving
- Holiday info: Commemorating when the Soufrière Hills Volcano became active in 1995.
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: Argentina: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Independence of Argentina from Spain was declared on 9 July 1816.
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: Brazil: State Rebellion Day
- Holiday info: São Paulo only. Anniversary of the Constitutional Revolution of 1932
- Regions: São Paulo
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: Canada: Nunavut Day
- Holiday info: Marks the passing of the Nunavut Act in 1993, which paved the way for the creation of the territory of Nunavut in 1999
- Regions: Nunavut
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: India: Behdienkhlam
- Holiday info: Behdienkhlam (chasing away the Demon of Cholera) is celebrated in mid-July after the sowing period. It is the most important festival of the Jaintia tribes
- Regions: Meghalaya
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: South Sudan: Independence Day
- Holiday info: On July 9th 2011, South Sudan became the 54th independent country in Africa when it gained its independence from the Republic of Sudan.
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: Argentina: Independence Day (bridge day)
- Holiday info: Independence of Argentina from Spain was declared on 9 July 1816.
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: Bahamas: Independence Day
- Holiday info: The Bahamas gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1973
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: Kiribati: Gospel Day
- Holiday info: A multi-denominational Christian holiday involving combined church services
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: New Zealand: Matariki
- Holiday info: Matariki is named after the bright stars of the Pleiades star cluster, which rise in the winter night sky each year.
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: Malaysia: Birthday of the Governor
- Holiday info: Penang. Birthday Of His Excellency the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang
- Regions: Penang
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: Mongolia: Naadam
- Holiday info: Naadam Festival is the most famous festival and biggest national holiday in Mongolia. Over five days, Mongolians proudly celebrate their tradition and nomadic culture.
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: Mongolia: Naadam Holiday
- Holiday info: Second day of a five-day holiday to coincide with the Naadam Festival
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: São Tomé and Príncipe: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Marks São Tomé and Príncipe's independence from Portugal on this day in 1975.
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: Colombia: Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Day
- Holiday info: From 2026
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: India: Bhanu Jayanti
- Holiday info: Sikkim. Marks the birth anniversary of an important 19th century Nepali writer, poet, and translator.
- Regions: Sikkim
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: Kiribati: Kiribati National Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: Commemorates Kiribati gaining independence from the United Kingdom on this day in 1979.
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: Malaysia: Public Holiday
- Holiday info: A public holiday in Johor to appreciate the Bangsa Johor for carrying out their duties during the 16th state elections.
- Regions: Johor
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: Mongolia: Naadam Holiday
- Holiday info: Third day of a five-day holiday to coincide with the Naadam Festival
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: Montenegro: Sovereignty Day of Montenegro
- Holiday info: Marks the day in 1878 on which the Berlin Congress recognized Montenegro as an independent state.
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: United Kingdom: Battle of the Boyne (in lieu)
- Holiday info: Holiday in Northern Ireland. Events on the day commemorate the Battle of the Boyne, fought on July 1st 1690 by King William of Orange against King James II
- Regions: Northern Ireland
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: France: Bastille Day
- Holiday info: Bastille Day celebrates the birth of the French Republic and marks the storming of the Bastille in 1789
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: French Guiana: French National Day
- Holiday info: Bastille Day celebrates the birth of the French Republic and marks the storming of the Bastille in 1789
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: French Polynesia: French National Day
- Holiday info: Bastille Day celebrates the birth of the French Republic and marks the storming of the Bastille in 1789
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: Guadeloupe: National Day
- Holiday info: Bastille Day celebrates the birth of the French Republic and marks the storming of the Bastille in 1789
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: Iraq: Republic Day
- Holiday info: On 14 July 1958, the Hashemite monarchy was overthrown in Iraq by popular forces
- Regions: Kurdistan
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: Kiribati: National Culture and Senior Citizens Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: A day to honour and celebrate the role of senior citizens in Kiribati
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: Martinique: French National Day
- Holiday info: Bastille Day celebrates the birth of the French Republic and marks the storming of the Bastille in 1789
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: Mongolia: Naadam Holiday
- Holiday info: Fourth day of a five-day holiday to coincide with the Naadam Festival
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: Montenegro: Sovereignty Day of Montenegro Holiday
- Holiday info: Second day of holidays to mark Sovereignty Day in Montenegro
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: New Caledonia: French National Day
- Holiday info: Bastille Day celebrates the birth of the French Republic and marks the storming of the Bastille in 1789
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: Saint Martin: Bastille Day
- Holiday info: Bastille Day celebrates the birth of the French Republic and marks the storming of the Bastille in 1789
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: Wallis and Futuna: Bastille Day
- Holiday info: Bastille Day celebrates the birth of the French Republic and marks the storming of the Bastille in 1789
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: Brunei: H.M. The Sultan's Birthday
- Holiday info: Commemorates the birthday of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in 1946
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: Italy: Feast of St. Rosalia
- Holiday info: Palermo honours St. Rosalia, a young woman who was credited for saving the city from plague in 1624
- Regions: Palermo
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: Kiribati: Kiribati Special Day Holiday
- Holiday info: Commemorates Kiribati gaining independence from the United Kingdom on this day in 1979.
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: Mongolia: Naadam Holiday
- Holiday info: Fifth and final day of a five-day holiday to coincide with the Naadam Festival
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: Turkiye: Democracy and National Solidarity Day
- Holiday info: This public holiday in Turkey marks the failed coup of July 15th 2016
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: Ukraine: Day of Ukrainian Statehood
- Holiday info: The Baptism Day of Kyivan Rus, marks the death of Kyiv's Prince Volodymyr the Great in 1015.
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: American Samoa: Manu’a Cession Day
- Holiday info: Marks the day in 1904 when the three Manuʻa Islands joined the US Protectorate of American Samoa
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: Bolivia: La Paz day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the uprising against the Spanish that took place on this day in 1809.
- Regions: La Paz
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: Chile: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Holiday info: Replaced Corpus Christi in 2007. Our Lady of Carmel is Mary, mother of Jesus. Carmel is a mountain in Northern Israel, where the Carmelite order was founded in the Twelfth century
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: India: Ratha Yatra
- Holiday info: Odisha. A festival that involves moving large idols of deities on a chariot
- Regions: Manipur, Odisha
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: India: Harela
- Holiday info: This festival marks the onset of the rainy season in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
- Regions: Uttarakhand
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: India: U Tirot Sing Day
- Holiday info: Birthday of Tirot Singh, a freedom fighter from Meghalaya who led a revolt against the British
- Regions: Meghalaya
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: Lesotho: King's Birthday
- Holiday info: Marks the birthday of His Majesty King Letsie III, who was born on July 17th 1963
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: Nepal: Saune Sankranti
- Holiday info: Hindu devotees celebrate Saune Sankranti on the first day of the Nepali month of Shrawan.
- Regions: Karnali
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: South Korea: Constitution Day
- Holiday info: Celebrates the declaration of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea in 1948
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: Bhutan: First Sermon Of Lord Buddha
- Holiday info: A public holiday on the fourth day of the sixth month in the Bhutanese calendar
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: Uruguay: Constitution Day
- Holiday info: Marks the promulgation of the First Constitution of Uruguay in 1830
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: Myanmar: Martyr's Day
- Holiday info: Marks the assassination of Aung San and several other cabinet members in 1947
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: Nicaragua: The Sandinista Revolution Day
- Holiday info: Marks the day that the National Liberation Army defeated the Somoza dictatorship in the Nicaraguan Revolution
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: Botswana: President's Day
- Holiday info: The current president of Botswana is Dumo Boko. He has been president since November 2024.
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: Colombia: Declaration of Independence
- Holiday info: Key events related to Colombia's independence from Spain occurred on July 20th 1810
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: Japan: Marine Day
- Holiday info: Established to express gratitude for the gifts of the sea and honour its importance to the prosperity of Japan as a maritime nation
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: Lao: Women's Union Establishment Day
- Holiday info: The Lao Women's Union was established on July 20th 1955 to promote the role of women under the National Constitution
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: Belgium: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Independence Day celebrates the separation of Belgium from the Netherlands in 1831
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: Botswana: President's Day Holiday
- Holiday info: The second day of President's Day Holidays is celebrated on the Tuesday after the third Monday in July
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: Guam: Guam Liberation Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the liberation from Japanese rule on July 21st 1944
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: India: Kharchi Puja
- Holiday info: Tripura only. A festival to worship the cleansing of the earth and honour 14 gods
- Regions: Tripura
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: Malaysia: The Sultan of Johor Hol
- Holiday info: 6 Safar. Johor only. Marks the death of the previous state Sultan, Al-Mutawakkil Alallah
- Regions: Johor
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: Israel: Fast of Ninth of Av
- Holiday info: Tisha B'Av commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.
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: Malaysia: Sarawak Day
- Holiday info: On July 22nd 1963, the British granted Sarawak self-government on the condition that it joined Malaya, North Borneo and Singapore to form Malaysia
- Regions: Sarawak
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: Egypt: Revolution Day July 23
- Holiday info: The National Day of Egypt and is the biggest non-religious public holiday in Egypt.
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: Libya: Libya Public Holiday
- Holiday info: A public holiday has been declared in several regions, including Tripoli, due to the current heatwave and power cuts.
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: Papua New Guinea: National Remembrance Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates Papua New Guineans who have died in military service
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: Peru: Air Force Day
- Holiday info: A National Holiday to commemorate the sacrifice of Captain FAP José Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales.
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: Vanuatu: Children's Day
- Holiday info: A day to promote the welfare and well-being of children and also to celebrate children and what they contribute to society
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: Venezuela: Simón Bolivar's Birthday
- Holiday info: Simón Bolívar led Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia to independence from the Spanish Empire
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: Costa Rica: Guanacaste Day
- Holiday info: Marks Costa Rica's annexation of Guanacaste province in 1824
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: Cuba: Revolution Anniversary Holiday
- Holiday info: Day before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison
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: Spain: St. James' Day
- Holiday info: St. James is the patron saint of Galicia as well as Spain
- Regions: Basque Country, Galicia
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: Tunisia: Republic Day
- Holiday info: Marks the abolition of the monarchy in 1957, resulting in the proclamation of the Republic of Tunisia
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: Cuba: National Revolution Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the events of 1953 when Fidel Castro stormed the Moncada army garrison in Santiago de Cuba
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: Liberia: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Marks the proclamation of independence from the United States on July 26th 1847
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: Maldives: Independence Day
- Holiday info: The Maldives gained independence from the British on July 26th 1965, following 77 years as a British protectorate
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: Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba: Carnival Monday
- Holiday info: The Saba Summer Festival runs for the last week of July
- Regions: Saba
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: Cuba: Revolution Anniversary Holiday
- Holiday info: Day after the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison
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: Liberia: Independence Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: Marks the proclamation of independence from the United States on July 26th 1847
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: North Korea: Day of Victory
- Holiday info: Fighting in the Korean War ended on July 27th 1953, when an armistice was signed
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: Faroe Islands: St. Olav’s Eve
- Holiday info: The afternoon before St. Olav's Day is a public holiday for most people
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: Nigeria: Public Holiday
- Holiday info: Osun State Governments has declared Tuesday July 28th 2026 as work free day to enable eligible voters obtain their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs.
- Regions: Osun
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: Peru: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Marks the declaration of independence from Spain in 1821
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: San Marino: Anniversary of the Fall of Fascism and Freedom Day
- Holiday info: Three days after the fall of Benito Mussolini in 1943, the fascist party that had ruled San Marino since 1923 collapsed
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: Spain: Day of Cantabria Institutions
- Holiday info: The Province of Cantabria was constituted on July 28th 1778
- Regions: Cantabria
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: Thailand: H.M. King's Birthday
- Holiday info: The day commemorates the birthday of the King of Thailand, Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X.
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: Uganda: Public Holiday
- Holiday info: To allow all registered voters to participate in the local elections
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: Faroe Islands: St. Olav’s Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the Norwegian King Olav the second, who brought Christianity to the Faroe Islands and who died in battle on July 29th 1030
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: Myanmar: Full Moon Day of Waso
- Holiday info: Marks the start of Buddhist lent and the anniversary of Buddha's first sermon on the Four Noble Truths
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: Pakistan: Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai
- Holiday info: Urs of a noted scholar, saint and poet, considered to be greatest Muslim poet of Sindhi language
- Regions: Sindh
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: Peru: Independence Day Holiday
- Holiday info: A day to honour the armed forces and the National Police of Peru
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: Sri Lanka: Esala Full Moon Poya
- Holiday info: Celebrates the Buddha's first sermon and the arrival of the Tooth Relic in Sri Lanka
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: Thailand: Asahna Bucha Day
- Holiday info: Marks the day when the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in India over 2500 years ago
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: Wallis and Futuna: Wallis and Futuna Territory Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the change in status to a French Overseas Territory on this day in 1961.
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: Bermuda: Emancipation Day
- Holiday info: Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834
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: Morocco: Enthronement
- Holiday info: Commemorates King Mohammed VI's coronation in 1999
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: South Sudan: Martyrs' Day
- Holiday info: Commemorated on the anniversary of the death on this day in 2005 of a politician and revolutionary leader.
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: Vanuatu: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the end of British and French colonial rule on July 30th 1980.
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: Bermuda: Mary Prince Day
- Holiday info: The Friday before the first Monday in August honours a once enslaved Bermudian who became a hero of the abolitionist movement in Britain.
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: India: Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh
- Holiday info: A revolutionary, best known for assassinating Michael O'Dwyer on March 13th 1940
- Regions: Haryana, Punjab
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: Malaysia: Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang
- Holiday info: July 30th is a state public holiday in Pahang for the birthday of the Sultan, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
- Regions: Pahang
- More details about Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang in Malaysia
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