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Waitangi Day — Waitangi Day
New Zealand: Feb 06, Commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi - New Zealand' s founding document

National Foundation Day — National Foundation Day
Japan: Feb 11, Japan's National Day marks the traditional date on which according to legend Emperor Jimmu founded Japan in 660 BC

Maha Shivaratri — Maha Shivaratri
Various: Feb 15, According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva.

Sovereignty Day — Sovereignty Day
Serbia: Feb 15, Anniversary of the First Serbian Uprising in 1804 and the first Serbian Constitution in 1835

President's Day — President's Day
USA: Feb 16, The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday.

Chinese New Year — Chinese New Year
Various: Feb 17, 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.

Liberation Day — Liberation Day
Bulgaria: Mar 03, March 3rd is Bulgaria's National Day. It honours the Bulgarian volunteers who, during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 with the assistance of Russian and Romania.

Holi — Holi
Andhra Pradesh, India: Mar 03, Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology

Holi — Holi
India: Mar 04, Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology

Revolution Day — Revolution Day
Hungary: Mar 15, This day marks the anniversary of the start of the 1848 Revolution against the Austrian Empire and is celebrated with speeches and musical performances

St. Patrick's Day Holiday — St. Patrick's Day Holiday
Ireland: Mar 17, St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is a widely known historic figure. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery

Eid al-Fitr Holiday — Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Various: Mar 21, The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan

Nowruz — Nowruz
Iran: Mar 21, Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring

Greek Independence Day — Greek Independence Day
Greece: Mar 25, Greece's Independence Day is actually a holiday that has blended over time with an older festival - the feast of the Annunciation

Good Friday — Good Friday
Various: Apr 03, Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.

Easter Monday — Easter Monday
Various: Apr 06, Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus

Orthodox Easter Monday — Orthodox Easter Monday
Various: Apr 13, The Orthodox church uses the Julian calendar for the calculation of Easter, which can often mean that Orthodox Easter falls later than Easter observed elsewhere

Songkran — Songkran
Thailand: Apr 13, In Thailand, Songkran refers to the sun’s annual passing into the Aries constellation, the first sign of the Zodiac, which marks the traditional start of the new year.

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