Holidays
Bastille Day, France
Bastille Day is a French holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille, a military fortress and prison. On July 14, 1789 this violent uprising helped spark the beginning of the…
Baba Jie, Taiwan
Baba Jie is Father's Day in Taiwan. It is not an official holiday in Taiwan, but is observed and celebrated every August 8th. People honor their fathers by going out…
India’s Independence Day
Independence Day in India is celebrated every year on August 15th. It is a national holiday commemorating the country's independence from the United Kingdom in 1947.
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is mostly celebrated in the northern and western parts of India. This festival signifies the special bond between brothers and sisters which is symbolized in the ritual of…
Labor Day, US
Labor Day is a United States federal holiday celebrated every year on the first Monday of September. This day celebrates the efforts that workers make for themselves and their country.
Independence Day for 5 Central American Nations
Five Central American nations (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua) celebrate their independence from Spain every September 15.
Mexican Independence Day
September 16th is Mexican Independence Day. On this day, Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain in 1810.
Chuseok, South Korea
Chuseok is a major harvest festival and a time for giving thanks in South Korea. Families gather to pay respects to ancestors, share traditional meals, and participate in activities like…
Mid-Autumn Festival, China
The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival and Mooncake Festival, is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. Traditionally, the Chinese…
Love & Friendship Day, Colombia
Love and Friendship Day (El Día de Amor y Amistad) is the Colombian version of Valentine’s Day, celebrated on the third Saturday of September each year.