Canada Day is a federal statutory holiday in Canada, it celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867, when the three separate colonies of the United Canadas (Ontario and Quebec), Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united into a single dominion within the British Empire called Canada. It was originally known…
Democracy Day 2026
Democracy Day is a national public holiday in Nigeria to commemorate the restoration of democracy in 1999, when power was transferred from the military to an elected civilian government. Democracy Day was observed on May 29 until 2018 when the government adjusted the date to June 12 to commemorate the democratic election of Moshood Abiola,…
Eid al-Kabir 2026
Eid al-Kabir also known as Eid al-Adha or the “Greater Eid” is one of the two major Islamic festivals, the other being Eid al-Fitr. It honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael) as an act of obedience to God’s command. At the moment of sacrifice, God intervened and provided a…
Memorial Day 2026
Memorial Day, previously known as Decoration Day, is a federal holiday in the United States that is observed today, May 25, 2026. It is a day to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is observed on the last Monday in May and…
International Workers’ Day 2026
International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, is a celebration for every working professional worldwide. It is a public holiday in many countries, including most of Europe, Asia, Latin America and Nigeria. Workers Day is celebrated as Labor day in the US and Canada, on the first Monday of September. May 1st is a…
Easter 2026
Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian celebration and cultural holiday that marks the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It is the most important Christian holiday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead three days after his crucifixion. For Christians worldwide, it represents victory over sin and death, offering…
Eid al-Fitr 2026
Eid al-Fitr, the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is celebrated by Muslims across the globe. This celebration marks the end of Ramadan, a period of fasting and reflection. It is one of the most important Islamic celebrations. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, gifts giving, and sharing meals….
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March annually to recognize women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. The first international women’s day was observed in 1911, and it has since been a global event, with the United Nations officially recognizing it in 1975. This year’s theme is “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women…
Black History Month 2026
Black History Month is an annual celebration that originated in the United States, which recognizes important people and events in African-American history and black people worldwide. It initially lasted a week before becoming a month-long observation since 1970, which focuses on the contributions of Black people like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks who…
Ramadan 2026
Ramadan is the holy month of fasting observed by millions Muslims around the world. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, and sexual activity from dawn until sunset. This is done to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. It is also a time of increased devotion and worship, as well…