when was independence day made a national holiday
Independence Day (Indonesia)


Independence Day (, colloquially known as "Tujuhbelasan" (the seventeenth)) is a national holiday in Indonesia commemorating the anniversary of the Indonesia's Proclamation of Independence on 17 August 1945. It was made a national holiday by then-President Sukarno in 1953. Ceremonies and festive events are held throughout the country to celebrate this national day, including flag hoistings, local games and neighbourhood competitions, patriotic and cultural parades. Discounts are offered by participating shopping centres or businesses. On this day, all Indonesian national televisions broadcast the
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Independence Day (Bosnia and Herzegovina)


the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (the parliament of the Bosnian-Croat Federation) then made the decision on 28 February 1995 that 1 March be the Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina and a national holiday. Two days later, on 1 March 1995, Independence Day was celebrated for the first time. The Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina is celebrated only in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Republika Srpska boycotts this holiday and celebrates its own Independence Day on 9 January. Milorad Dodik, President of Republika Srpska,
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Statehood Day (Croatia)


Statehood Day ( ) is a holiday that occurs every year on 25 June in Croatia to celebrate the country's 1991 declaration of independence from Yugoslavia. The Statehood Day is the national day of Croatia, being both an official holiday and a day off work. After the independence referendum held on 19 May 1991, the Croatian Parliament formally proclaimed independence with "", lit. the Constitutional decision on sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Croatia. The Statehood Day originally used to be 30 May, marking the day when in 1990
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Independence Day (Sri Lanka)


Independence Day, also known as National Day, is a Sri Lankan national holiday celebrated annually on 4 February to commemorate the country’s political independence from British rule in 1948. It is celebrated all over the country through a flag-hoisting ceremony, dances, parades and performances. Usually, the main celebration takes place in Colombo, where the President raises the national flag and delivers a nationally televised speech. Many national struggles were made in the history of Sri Lanka. And on the independence day all of these are remembered and
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Public holidays in Argentina


The following are the National public holidays and other observances of Argentina. Though holidays of many faiths are respected, public holidays usually include most Catholic based holidays. Historic holidays include the celebration of the May Revolution (25 May), Independence Day (9 July), National Flag Day (20 June) and the death of José de San Martín (17 August). The extended family gathers on Christmas Eve at around 9 p.m. for dinner, music, and often dancing. Candies are served just before midnight, when the
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National Liberation Day of Korea


as Chogukhaebangŭi nal (조국해방의 날; literally "Liberation of the Fatherland Day"), and is also one of the public holidays in North Korea. After the Korean Peninsula was liberated by the Allies in 1945, independent Korean governments were created three years later, on August 15, 1948, when the pro-U.S. Syngman Rhee was elected first President of South Korea and pro-Soviet Kim Il-sung was made first Leader of North Korea. "Gwangbokjeol" was officially designated a public holiday on October 1, 1949
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Public holidays in Malaysia


The most widespread holiday is the "Hari Kebangsaan" (National Day), otherwise known as "Hari Merdeka" (Independence Day) on 31 August commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya. This, as well as Labour Day (1 May), the King's birthday (9 September) and some other festivals are major national public holidays. Federal Territory day is celebrated in the three Federal territories. Malaysia Day, held on 16 September to commemorate the formation of Malaysia, became a nationwide holiday in 2010.
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Malaysia


federally gazetted public holidays and some are observed by individual states. Other festivals are observed by particular ethnic or religion groups, and the main holiday of each major group has been declared a public holiday. The most observed national holiday is "Hari Merdeka" (Independence Day) on 31 August, commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya in 1957. Malaysia Day on 16 September commemorates federation in 1963. Other notable national holidays are Labour Day (1 May) and the King's birthday (first week of June).
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Jamhuri Day


Jamhuri Day (Republic Day) is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on 12 December each year. "Jamhuri" is the Swahili word for "republic" and the holiday is meant to officially mark the date when Kenya became an independent republic which happened on 12 December 1964. The country became an independent republic after gaining full self-governance from the United Kingdom on 1 June 1963. Jamhuri Day is regarded as Kenya's most important day, marked by numerous festivities which celebrate the country's cultural heritage and looks back
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Independence Day (Venezuela)


the National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela. The other independence holiday is "19th April Day" ("Día del 19 de Abril"), honoring the date of the 1810 coup d'état (April 19) which saw the formation of the Supreme Junta, the first to be formed among the colonies in Spanish America. The holiday marks the anniversary since the events of July 5, 1811 when delegates from the first National Constituent Congress which convened earlier on March 2 composed of many patriotic individuals from majority of the provinces of the
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Independence Day of Ukraine


Independence Day of Ukraine () is the main state holiday in modern Ukraine, celebrated on 24 August in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence of 1991. Beginning in 2004, 23 August is celebrated as National Flag Day. Generally (but not every year) independence day is celebrated with a military parade held in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. When Ukraine was still incorporated into the Soviet Union the Ukrainian diaspora traditionally recognized 22 January (the Declaration of Independence of the Ukrainian People's Republic in 1918) as Ukrainian Independence day
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Philippine School Sultanate of Oman


class itself at the end of each session. During the years of the school's 1945–2011 curriculum as well as when the school openings on April in the years 1990–2006, the only Philippine holidays observes are Rizal Day and Philippine Independence Day, with regular classes being held on other Philippine National Holidays (except if they fall on weekends). The school remains closed on all Omani holidays as well as Muslim holidays except on days of Ramadan where the school holds shortened school hours, with 40-45 minutes of each subject. There
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National Independence Day (Poland)


of November 11 is the one on which Marshal Józef Piłsudski assumed control of Poland. It was a day of military ceremony since 1920. The holiday was constituted in 1937 and was celebrated only twice before World War II. After the war, the communist authorities of the People's Republic removed Independence Day from the calendar, though reclamation of independence continued to be celebrated informally on 11 November. The holiday was officially replaced by the National Day of Poland's Revival as Poland's National Day, celebrated on 22 July anniversary of the
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Paskibraka


years, approached then President Suharto with a plan to form today's "Pasukan Pengibar Bendera Pusaka" or National Heirloom Flag Hoisting Troop, with a mission to escort, hoist and lower the flag during Independence Day and other national holiday celebrations in the national and regional levels. His idea would be a 70-man color company made up of: (The numbers are a reminder of the day Indonesia achieved independence, 17-8-1945.) The first official Paskibraka Troop took part in the flag raising and lowering ceremonies on Independence
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Independence and Unity Day (Slovenia)


Independence and Unity Day () is a Slovenian national holiday that occurs on every 26 December to commemorate the official proclamation of the Slovenian independence referendum on 26 December 1990. The referendum took place on 23 December that year. In it, 95% of the voters favoured the establishment of independent and sovereign nation. Between 1991 and 2005, the holiday used to be known simply as Independence Day. The current name was adopted in September 2005, following the proposal of the then-opposition Social Democrats, in order to emphasize the
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Independence Day (Philippines)


Independence Day (Filipino: "Araw ng Kasarinlán"; also known as "Araw ng Kalayaan", "Day of Freedom") is an annual national holiday in the Philippines observed on June 12, commemorating the independence of the Philippines from Spain. The day of celebration of war and love varied throughout the nation's history. The earliest recorded was when Andres Bonifacio, along with Emilio Jacinto, Restituto Javier, Guillermo Masangkay, Aurelio Tolentino, Faustino Manalak, Pedro Zabala and few other Katipuneros went to Pamitinan Cave in Montalban
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Battle of Puebla


be a national holiday, regarded as "Battle of Puebla Day" or "Battle of Cinco de Mayo". A common misconception in the United States is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day, the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico. Mexico celebrates Independence Day on the 16th of September, commemorating the beginning of the war of Independence (September 16, 1810, the "Cry of Dolores"). Mexico also observes the culmination of the war of Independence, which lasted 11 years, on 27 September
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Holiday


, Americans celebrate Independence Day, celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Other secular (non-religious) holidays are observed nationally, internationally (often in conjunction with organizations such as the United Nations), and across multi-country regions. The United Nations Calendar of Observances dedicates decades to a specific topic, but also a complete year, month, week and days. Holidays dedicated to an observance such as the commemoration of the ending of World War II, or the Shoah, can also be part
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Emancipation Day


a week-long cultural celebration, during which Jamaicans also celebrate Jamaican Independence Day on August 6, 1962. Both August 1 and August 6 are public holidays. Emancipation Day had stopped being observed as a nation holiday in 1962 at the time of independence. It was reinstated as a national public holiday under The Holidays (Public General) Act 1998 after a six-year campaign led by Rex Nettleford, among others. Traditionally people would keep at vigil on July 31 and at midnight ring church bell and play drums in parks
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Independence Day (Algeria)


Independence Day, observed annually on July 5th every year, is a National Holiday in Algeria commemorating Algeria's independence from France on July 5th 1962. The Algerian War of Independence began in November 1954 and ended in 1962 when French President Charles De Gaulle pronounced Algeria an independent country on 5 July. The war was very brutal and long, and was the most recent major turning point in Algeria's history. Although often fratricidal, it ultimately united Algerians and seared the value of independence and the philosophy of anticolonialism into the national consciousness
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Public holidays in Hungary


A number of public holidays and special events take place each year in Hungary. (1) The national holidays of Hungary shall be: a) the 15th day of March, in memory of the 1848–49 Revolution and War of Independence, b) the 20th day of August, they have a foundation in memory of the King Saint Stephen ,the State Founder c) the 23rd day of October, in memory of the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence. (2) The official state holiday shall be the 20th day of
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Pahang


24 October. Other most observed national holiday is "Hari Merdeka" (Independence Day) on 31 August, commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya in 1957. Malaysia Day on 16 September commemorates federation in 1963. Other notable national holidays are Labour Day (1 May) and the King's birthday (first week of June). Muslim holidays are prominent as Islam is the state religion; "Hari Raya Puasa" (also called "Hari Raya Aidilfitri", Malay for Eid al-Fitr), "Hari
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Public holidays in South Korea


Public holidays in South Korea each belong to one or more of three categories: Each category has a different legal basis. All national days are also flag raising days. These days celebrate events considered joyous to Korea. In the beginning, Independence Declaration Day (March 1) was first stipulated in 1946. After the establishment of the Government of the Republic of Korea in 1948, four major National Celebration Days (Independence Declaration Day, Constitution Day, Liberation Day, National Foundation Day) were provided by "The Law Concerning the
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Independence Day (United States)


died on the anniversary of independence. Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president, was born on July 4, 1872; so far he is the only U.S. president to have been born on Independence Day. Independence Day is a national holiday marked by patriotic displays. Similar to other summer-themed events, Independence Day celebrations often take place outdoors. According to , Independence Day is a federal holiday, so all non-essential federal institutions (such as the postal service and federal courts) are closed on that day. Many politicians
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Independence Day (Eritrea)


The Independence Day of Eritrea is one of the most important public holidays in the country. It is observed on May 24 every year. On this day in 1991, Eritrean People's Liberation Front forces moved into the capital Asmara, reinstating independence, following a 30-year war against the Ethiopian military regime. Eritrea Independence Day is a national holiday, with workers given a day off from work. Independence Day is always celebrated on May 24 of every year in Eritrea. But the festivities are a week-long leading up to May
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Public holidays in Eritrea


There are approximately sixteen nationally recognized public holidays in Eritrea, a country in the Horn of Africa. The primary national holiday is Independence Day (24/05), Martyrs Day (20/06) and Revolution Day (September 1st - 01/09). Other commemorative public holidays include Fenkil Day -- commemorating the Battle of Massawa (February 10 - 10/02) and Afabet Day -- commemorating the Battle of Afabet (20/03). Additional holidays follow the calendar of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church and the two holy Eids ( Eid Aladaha and Eid Al-
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Anzac Day


viewed both their past and their understanding of the present. The heroism of the soldiers in the failed Gallipoli campaign made their sacrifices iconic in New Zealand memory, and is often credited with securing the psychological independence of the nation. On 30 April 1915, when the first news of the landing reached New Zealand, a half-day holiday was declared and impromptu services were held. Adelaide, South Australia was the site of Australia's first built memorial to the Gallipoli landing, unveiled by Governor-General Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson on
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Independence Day of Republic of Moldova


Independence Day () is the national day of Moldova commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union on 27 August 1991. Being a public holiday its a free day for most of the people and employees, also most retail businesses and public institutions are closed on 27 August (Independence Day) and New Year's Day, but remain open on all other holidays. Every 5 years a military parade is held in the center of Chisinau. The Supreme Soviet of Moldova held independent elections in February and March 1990
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Kiev Independence Day Parade


servicemen, i.e. fixed-term soldiers, cadets, sergeants, officers.” As Independence Day is the national independence holiday of Ukraine the celebrations in Kiev thus serve as a national event to mark the holiday. The celebrations begin as the parade commander (The commander is usually the Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces holding the rank of Colonel General) arrives to take his place in the parade and receives the salutes of the Commandant, National Defense University and reviews the formations in attendance. At 10am the President arrives and personnel
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Independence Day (Pakistan)


Independence Day (; "Yaum-e Āzādī"), observed annually on 14 August, is a national holiday in Pakistan. It commemorates the day when Pakistan achieved independence and was declared a sovereign state following the end of the British Raj in 1947. Pakistan came into existence as a result of the Pakistan Movement, which aimed for the creation of an independent Muslim state in the north-western regions of South Asia via partition. The movement was led by the All-India Muslim League under the leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Heroes' Day


in Jamaica is a holiday celebrated on the 3rd Monday every October. It commemorates seven national heroes from Jamaican history. Mashujaa Day, also known as Heroes' Day ("mashujaa" is Swahili for "heroes"), is a national day in Kenya, which is observed on 20 October as a public holiday to collectively honour all those who contributed towards the struggle for Kenya's independence or positively contributed in the post independence Kenya. It was previously known as Kenyatta Day, which was celebrated to commemorate the detention in Kapenguria
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Public holidays in New Zealand


national public holiday it was sometimes suggested that a Waitangi Day holiday should replace the anniversary days, and the Waitangi Day Act 1960 made provision for this. Waitangi Day was eventually made an additional holiday and the provincial holidays lived on, primarily because most regions had long established events on those weekends. A small minority of people advocate the abolition of the Waitangi Day holiday, but it is regularly suggested that a less controversial day, such as Anzac Day (25 April) or Dominion Day (26 September), be made New
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Independence Day (North Macedonia)


The Independence Day () in North Macedonia is celebrated on 8 September. It has been a national holiday since 1991, when a Referendum for Independence took place. North Macedonia gained its independence from Yugoslavia, where it was a federal state, and became a sovereign parliamentary democracy. On September 8, 1991, over 95.5% of the 75.8% turnout voters on the Referendum voted for the independence of the Republic Macedonia. - said the then- President of the Republic of Macedonia Kiro Gligorov on the evening of September 8, addressing
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Armed Forces Day


An inspection of an inter-service guard of honour is commonplace during the holiday. Tributes to CF personnel usually happen at the National War Memorial and the Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa. The event is similar to the Remembrance Day celebrations in the fall. Canadian Armed Forces Day is not a public holiday in Canada. In Chile, Día de las Glorias del Ejército (Army Day) is a national holiday celebrated every 19 September, a day after the independence day, with the "Parada Militar", a
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Independent Albania


about the inaccurate ethnic borders. Since Albania was declared independent on November 28, 1912, every 28 November is commemorated by all Albanians (wherever they live in the world) as their National Day (Albanian Independence Day or "Flag Day"). In the Republic of Albania, the day is celebrated as a public holiday. The Republic of Kosovo the day became an officially public holiday, since a 2011 decision of the Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi's cabinet. The proceedings of the conference dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Albania
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Independence of Croatia


to the Erdut Agreement of November 1995, with the process concluded in January 1998. Since 2002, 8 October is celebrated as Croatia's Independence Day, while 25 June is the Statehood Day. 30 May, marking the day when the first democratic parliament was constituted in 1990, used to be commemorated as the Statehood Day. Although it is not a public holiday, 15 January is marked as the day Croatia won international recognition by Croatian media and politicians. On the day's 10th anniversary in 2002, the Croatian National Bank
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Estonia


The Estonian National Day is the Independence Day celebrated on 24 February, the day the Estonian Declaration of Independence was issued. , there are 12 public holidays (which come with a day off) and 12 national holidays celebrated annually. Historically, the cuisine of Estonia has been heavily dependent on seasons and simple peasant food. Today, it includes many typical international foods. The most typical foods in Estonia are black bread, pork, potatoes, and dairy products. Traditionally in summer and spring, Estonians like to eat everything fresh
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National Day of the Rebirth of Poland


year later and officially replaced the previous National Independence Day holiday on 11 November in 1952. It was celebrated for the last time in 1989 as it was disestablished by the government on 28 April 1990. The holiday was the most important of all public holidays in the People's Republic, with elaborate events and customs being held on this day. There were organized fairs, folk events, and many large investments conducted by the government. A wreath laying ceremony takes place at national monuments such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on
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Foundation Day


Foundation Day is a designated date on which celebrations mark the founding of a nation, state or a creation of a military unit. This day is for countries that came into existence without the of gaining independence. Older countries that use some other event of special significance as their national day. This signals the use of a "class" of National Days, that are equally important in the foundation of the nation, and a "class" of less important official public holidays. This holiday can be symbolized by the date of
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Republic Day


A Republic Day is a holiday to commemorate the day when a country became republic. In some countries, it is known as National Day or Proclamation Day, or by some other sort of name. The Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic marks Slovak independence from Czechoslovakia, which occurred on 1 January 1993, one day after the dissolution of the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic. India gained its independence on 15 August 1947, after which the process of preparing a constitution was started. The Constitution was passed on 26 November
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Independence Day (Venezuela)


enterprises save for commercial establishments. In the morning, the National Assembly holds a televised special session to honor the holiday wherein the declaration is publicly read, in remembrance of the work of the deputies of the Constituent Congress of 1811 who made the declaration possible. The big highlight is the annual national holiday parade along Heroes' Avenue in Fort Tiuna, Caracas, an annual tradition that began in 1953 during the presidency of Major General Marcos Pérez Jiménez. The parade's guest of honor is the President in his constitutional duty as Commander
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Public holidays in India


the three National Holidays, viz. Republic Day, Independence Day and Mahatma Gandhi's birthday. In respect of Indian missions abroad, the number of holidays is determined in accordance with the instructions contained in the Department of Personnel and Training's O.M. No.12/5/2002-JCA dated 17 December 2002. They have the option to select 11 (eleven) holidays of their own only after including the three National Holidays and Diwali, Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad, Mahavir Jayanti, Idu'l Fitr, Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami),
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Culture of Finland


origin. The main Christian holidays are Christmas, Epiphany, Easter, Ascension Day, Pentecost, and All Saints' Day. The secular holidays are New Year's Day, May Day, Midsummer Day, and the Independence Day. Christmas is the most extensively celebrated holiday: usually at least December 24 to 26 are holidays. Various sporting events are popular in Finland. Pesäpallo (reminiscent of baseball) is the national sport of Finland, although the most popular sports in Finland in terms of media coverage and audience attendance are Formula
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Republic Day (Philippines)


Initially, the nation's Independence Day holiday (Araw ng Kalayaan) was held on July 4. President Diosdado Macapagal moved it to June 12, the date in 1898 on which Emilio Aguinaldo issued the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain. Philippine Republic Day was created in its place and kept as a holiday under Macapagal, coinciding with the United States's own Independence Day. In 1955, President Ramón Magsaysay had issued Presidential Proclamation № 212, s. 1955, which established the observance of Philippine American Day every November 15 —the
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Independence Day (Estonia)


Independence Day () is a national holiday in Estonia marking the anniversary of the Estonian Declaration of Independence in 1918. It is commonly celebrated with fireworks, concerts, parades, and parties. It is the national day of Estonia. The Estonian Provisional Government decided on 12 February 1919 to consider 24 February to be the date of the declaration of independence. In 1933, the Government discussed whether the national day should be moved to another date at a better time of the year, such as 15 June, to mark the date
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National Independence Day Parade


The National Independence Day Parade also known as the July 4 Parade is an annual military/civilian parade in the National Capital Region of the United States that is held on the occasion of the Fourth of July holiday. It is the largest and foremost parade held in the United States during the holiday celebrations. It has historically taken place on the capital's Constitution Avenue and usually goes past many national monuments until the parade one mile parade route ends at 17th Street. The 2 hour parade includes marching bands, military units, floats
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Culture of Nauru


. For secondary and university education, most Nauruans' children must go abroad. During its prosperous years these children were sent to Australia but now were sent to Fiji. The official national holiday is the independence day on 31 January, but Angam Day, 26 October, is considered as an additional national holiday. The Nauruan words of the national anthem were written by Margaret Hendrie and adopted in 1968 upon the Republic of Nauru's independence. The most popular in Nauru is Australian rules football. A 12-team senior league operates in the
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Independence Day (Philippines)


preceded by holiday honors by the AFP to the President (the flag is raised to the tune of the national anthem, "Lupang Hinirang", first performed on this day in 1898) followed by wreath laying ceremonies and the Presidential holiday address. On June 12, 1998, the nation celebrated its hundredth year of independence from Spain. The celebrations were held simultaneously nationwide by then President Fidel V. Ramos and the Filipino diaspora. The National Centennial Commission was headed by former Vice President and Prime Minister Salvador Laurel. The body organized
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Public holidays in Moldova


Public holidays in the Republic of Moldova are the celebrated non-working days established by the Government of the Republic of Moldova and valid for the whole territory of the country. Autonomous territorial units Gagauzia and Transnistria, as well cities, communes and cantonal authorities also establish local holidays, which are, however, not non-working days. There are 14 nationally celebrated holidays in the modern Moldova. In the Republic of Moldova, most retail businesses close on New Year's and Independence Day, but remain open on all other holidays
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Independence Day (Jordan)


Independence Day () is a national holiday that is celebrated in Jordan on May 25 which commemorates the Jordanian Parliament's ratification of the Treaty of London on 25 May 1946. The act represented the end of the Emirate of Transjordan as a British protectorate and the declaration of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The holiday is usually marked with official ceremonies attended by members of the House of Hashim, as well as civil and military officials. Award presentations, political speeches and diplomatic visits are commonplace on the holiday. In the Jordanian Armed
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Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle (Holiday)


to create an independent state. Because this day is considered the beginning of IMRO, the Macedonian public was somewhat reserved in declaring this day a national holiday. The Macedonian opposition at the time, led by Social Democratic Union of Macedonia, were wholly against the declaration because the opposition considered it the birthday of the right-wing party VMRO-DPMNE. As such, it was considered inappropriate to celebrate it as a national holiday. Some Macedonian public figures espoused the view, this celebration is related to the ideas of the Bulgarian
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National Independence Day (Poland)


regime. As Poland emerged from communism in 1989, the original holiday—on its original 11 November date—was restored. The date coincides with the celebration of the Armistice in other countries. All of these holidays and Polish Independence Day are indirectly related because they all emerged from the circumstances at the end of World War I. In other countries, holidays were established in the spirit of grief and horror at the enormous human cost of the war, and they mark the sacrifices of those who fought. For Poland, however,
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Public holidays in Rhodesia


Union Jack on the kopje overlooking the site. It was renamed Pioneers' Day in 1961. Southern Rhodesia effectively became the entirety of Rhodesia in 1964 when Northern Rhodesia became independent as Zambia. After Southern Rhodesia's colonial government unilaterally declared independence from Britain on 11 November 1965, the anniversary became celebrated as Independence Day. The penultimate Monday in October was designated Republic Day in 1970 following the adoption of a republican system of government. All of these holidays were celebrated until 1979, when Rhodesia reconstituted itself under majority rule as the unrecognised
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History of the Philippines (1946–65)


. 28 proclaiming June 12, 1962 as a special public holiday throughout the Philippines. In 1964, Republic Act No. 4166 changed the date of Independence Day from July 4 to June 12 and renamed the July 4 holiday as Philippine Republic Day. When the Congress of the Philippines was convened in 1945, the legislators elected in 1941 chose Manuel Roxas as Senate President. In the Philippine national elections of 1946, Roxas ran for president as the nominee of the liberal wing of the Nacionalista Party. He had the staunch support of
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Independence Day (Botswana)


The Independence Day of Botswana, commonly called Boipuso, is a national holiday observed in Botswana on September 30 of every year. The date celebrates Botswana's Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom on September 30, 1966. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, fairs, picnics, concerts, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of Botswana. Independence Day is the National Day of Botswana. The most powerful ruler
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Heroes' Day


of the armed struggle during the Namibian War of Independence. National Heroes Day is a national public holiday in the Philippines and is held on the last Monday of every August to mark the anniversary of the Cry of Pugad Lawin, the beginning of the Philippine Revolution by the "Katipunan" and its "Supremo" Andrés Bonifacio in 1896. Heroes' Day in Romania is celebrated on the 40th day from the Orthodox Easter. Not a public holiday; observed with military and religious festivities at the monuments dedicated to the national heroes (
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Alcohol laws of India


the Indian states observe these days on major national festivals/occasions such as Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August) and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October). Dry days are also observed on and around voting days. Prohibited days are also announced when elections are held in the state. Every excise year, the Government of Delhi, notifies the number of Prohibited days in a year. The three national holidays—26 January 2 October and 15 August, are always prohibited days, and additional prohibited days are announced
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Public holidays in Portugal


Public holidays celebrated in Portugal are a mix of religious (Roman Catholic), town, city, national holidays and holidays of the Autonomous regions of Portugal. In 2012, the Coalition government of Pedro Passos Coelho controversially revoked four holidays — two civilian holidays (Republic Day and Restoration of Independence) and two religious ones (Corpus Christi and All Saints Day). The move was effective from 2013 onwards and was presented as a measure to increase productivity, in the context of the 2011–2014 Troika bailout to Portugal (even though that
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Independence Day (Nigeria)


. Three years later, the constitution was amended and the country was declared the Federal Republic of Nigeria with Nnamdi Azikiwe, previously Governor-General, as the first President. Independence Day is an official national holiday in Nigeria, celebrated on the first of October. It marks Nigeria's proclamation of independence from British rule on 1 October 1960. The holiday is celebrated annually by the government of Nigeria. The festivities begin with the President's address to the people, which is broadcast on radio and television. Another integral part of
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Kazakhstan Independence Day


Kazakhstan Independence Day (Kazakh: Қазақстан Республикасының Тәуелсіздік күні) is the main national holiday in the Republic of Kazakhstan, celebrated annually the 16th of December. If 16 December falls on a weekend, the following Monday will be a holiday. In an attempt to keep unity within the Soviet Union, the country held a referendum on March 16, 1991 and Kazakhstan voted 95% in favor of a New Union Treaty. Following the aborted coup d'état in August, the Supreme Soviet passed the Constitutional Independence Law of Republic of Kazakhstan on
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Blic


when state media made virtually no mention of the protests and the reporting of the independent media was insufficient on the subject, "Blic" made a gutsy decision to devote a sizable part of its paper every day to the protests. The government responded immediately by restricting "Blic"'s access to print and distribution facilities as the state printing house refused to print any more than 80,000 copies of the paper. The problem first appeared when it came time to print the 29 November 1996 holiday 4-day issue (FR Yugoslavia at the time
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Public holidays in India


. Central Government Organisations, which include industrial, commercial and trading establishments, observe up to 16 holidays per year, including three national holidays, viz. Republic Day, Independence Day and Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, as compulsory holidays. The remaining holidays/occasions may be determined by such establishments/organisations themselves, subject to para 3.2. Union territory administrations decide the list of holidays based on Ministry of Home Affairs letter No.14046/27 /83- GP-I dated 15 February 1984, by which they observe a total of 16 holidays, including
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Hari Merdeka


. The nationwide Independence Day celebration is still held on 31 August, the original independence date of Malaya, while Malaysia Day was a public holiday only in East Malaysia. However, this has caused some minor discontent among East Malaysians in particular, since it has been argued that celebrating the national day on 31 August is too Malaya-centric. In 2009, it was decided that starting 2010, Malaysia Day would be a nationwide public holiday in addition to Hari Merdeka on 31 August. The 2012 theme proved to be controversial,
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Waitangi Day Act


The National Party opposition spent most of the debate on the Act criticising the government for breaking their promise, but also felt that New Zealand could not afford another public holiday. In 1963 the second National government amended the Act to make Waitangi Day a holiday in Northland, abolishing the Auckland Anniversary Day holiday in that area. In 1973 the New Zealand Day Act made the day a public holiday and renamed it New Zealand Day, and also abolished the Waitangi Day Act 1960. Many Māori felt that the new name drew attention away
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School holiday


Schools are off for two weeks after their academic year ends(contrary to the summer vacations between two academic years in the south.) The new academic year starts on 1 April. There are many public holidays in India, depending on the region. Muslim holidays like Eid are enjoyed throughout the country by students of all religions. Certain Holidays and mandated across the Nation. January 26 : Republic Day August 15 : Independence Day October 2 : Gandhi Jayanti (Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi ) Main Holidays Other Islamic occasions are celebrated by a holiday
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Nigel Farage


, Paul Nuttall became the new UKIP party leader after Farage decided to step aside to strengthen his relationship with US President-elect Donald Trump. Farage has argued strongly in favour of a British Independence Day being observed within the United Kingdom, on 23 June each year. On 24 June 2016, in a televised speech on the morning of the Brexit result, he stated; "let June 23rd go down in our history as our Independence Day", and later said that it "must now be made a national holiday.
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Sarawak Independence Day


public discontent about the public holiday Hari Merdeka being too Malaya-centric. The day was officially named Sarawak Independence Day and declared as a public holiday for the first time in 2016. The Sultanate of Brunei granted the Kingdom of Sarawak to rule of the Brooke Dynasty in 1841, Sarawak was subsequently recognised as a sovereign nation by the United States (1850) and Great Britain (1864), and it voluntarily became a British protectorate (military protection) in 1888. After the end of World War II, the territory was
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Heroes' Day


those who perished during the independence struggles. Heroes' Day in Zimbabwe is a public holiday observed on 12 August each year. This is a day to remember those who died during the liberation war or those who were declared National Heroes when they died and are buried at the National shrine, The National Heroes Acre in Harare. There are also 10 Provincial Heroes Acres where those who have not been accorded the highest honour but are recognised for the role they played during the Liberation War and are buried in the Provinces they would have
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Malaysia Day


August 1963, thus coinciding with the sixth anniversary of the Malayan independence. Prior to 2010, Malaysia Day was observed as a state public holiday in Sabah and Sarawak. Since 2010, Malaysia Day has been a nationwide public holiday. Prime Minister Najib Razak made the decision after a question-and-answer session at Parliament on 19 October 2009, giving Malaysians two celebrations related to the country's independence. In conjunction with the day celebration in 2018 under the new Pakatan Harapan (PH) government, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has
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National Salvation Day of Azerbaijanis


National Salvation Day of Azerbaijanis is an official holiday in Azerbaijan that is celebrated on June 15, in accordance with the June 27, 1997, dated decree of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan. The 15th of June has been celebrated as an official holiday since 1998. After the independence of the country in 1991, there was political instability in Azerbaijan. In 1993, rebellion started in Ganja under the leadership of the colonel Surat Huseynov. That day considered as the beginning of the civil war in the country. A number of statesmen
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Independence Day (Venezuela)


Independence Day (), also known as the Fifth of July ("Cinco de Julio") is the national independence holiday of Venezuela, marked every year on July 5 which celebrates the anniversary since the enactment of the 1811 Venezuelan Declaration of Independence, making the country the first Spanish colony in South America to declare independence. In recent years, it is also marked as National Armed Forces Day ("Día de la Fuerza Armada Nacional") to honor the faithful service of all the serving men and women and veterans of
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Independence Day (Uzbekistan)


declaration of independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan and a law on the state independence of Uzbekistan. Once the laws were signed by Karimov, the Uzbek SSR was renamed to the Republic of Uzbekistan The next day was then declared a national holiday and a day off from work by the government. In 1992, Independence Day was celebrated for the first time. The film Istiqlol ("Independence") directed by Davron Salimov was shown in cinemas in Tashkent. It honoured the 5th anniversary of independence. It was on this year that
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Victory Day (Turkey)


Victory Day (Turkish: "Zafer Bayramı") also known as Armed Forces Day is a national holiday that is currently celebrated in Turkey. It is celebrated annually on August 30 in commemoration of the victory in the 1922 Battle of Dumlupınar in the Turkish War of Independence. It has been celebrated as an official holiday since 1935, and was first celebrated on 30 August 1923. Victory Day is celebrated across Turkey and in Northern Cyprus and is a celebration of the Turkish military and the Turkish republic. The holiday, with more
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Independence Day (India)


Independence Day is annually celebrated on 15 August, as a national holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, the UK Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act 1947 transferring legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly. India still retained King George VI as head of state until its transition to full republican constitution. India attained independence following the Independence Movement noted for largely non-violent resistance and civil disobedience led by the Indian National Congress (INC). Independence coincided with the partition of India,
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National day


, Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March, is the equivalent of a national day and has been a public holiday for many years. However, in the United Kingdom the constituent countries' patron saints' days are low-key affairs. In recent times campaigns have commenced to promote the national days of England, Scotland and Wales, with St. Andrew's Day being designated as an official bank holiday when the Scottish Parliament passed the St Andrew's Day Bank Holiday (Scotland) Act 2007. A National Day for the United
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Special stamp


a more elaborate and attractive design. Unlike commemoratives, they are issued some weeks in advance of the occasion being marked, so that they are available during the season of interest. In addition to Christmas, many other holidays have been marked by special stamps; Japan has long issued New Year's Day stamps for postcards, and other nations have followed suit. Many nations also issue stamps for their independence day, United Nations Day, and other official national holidays, although these tend to have the character of commemoratives; the populace
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Hangul Day


to balance out the adoption of the United Nations Day, it vacated Hangeul Day's status as a holiday. By law, Hangeul Day remained a national commemoration day, and the Hangeul Society campaigned for the holiday's restoration. On November 1, 2012, the Society won that campaign, when the National Assembly voted 189 to 4 (with 4 abstaining) in favor of a resolution that called for the return of Hangeul Day as a national holiday. This put pressure on the Lee Myung Bak administration, which applied the change
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Republic Day


to give up its monopoly of political power. Following the lead of Lithuanian SSR, Russian SFSR and others, Kazakh SSR declared its sovereignty on 25 October 1990, and Kazakhstan subsequently became independent on 16 December 1991 as the Soviet Union collapsed. 16 December is now commemorated as Republic Day (), a public holiday in Kazakhstan. 18 December 1958 is commemorated in the Republic of Niger as Republic Day, the national holiday. Although not the date of formal independence from France, 18 December marks the founding of the Republic and
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Proclamation of Indonesian Independence


17 August 1945. The United Nations recognizes the date of 27 December 1949. The document was signed by Sukarno (who signed his name "Soekarno" using the Dutch orthography) and Mohammad Hatta, who were appointed president and vice-president respectively the following day. Independence Day was made a public holiday by a government decree issued on 18 June 1946. Indonesia was under colonial rule by the Dutch in some parts for 300 years. The Netherlands were invested in Indonesia where they obtained wealth from Indonesia through investments and also had
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Heroes' Day


such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier). National Heroes Day is a public holiday in Rwanda on 1 February. National Heroes Day is a holiday in Saint Kitts and Nevis that is observed annually on 16 September. It honours individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the nation. There are currently five national heroes: Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, Paul Southwell, Joseph Nathaniel France, Simeon Daniel and Kennedy Simmonds. The holiday was established in 1996 by the Saint Kitts and Nevis Federal Parliament with the passage of the
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National Library of India


Sundays and Government of India holidays. It remains closed on three national holidays, 26 January *(Republic Day), 15 August (Independence Day) and 2 October (Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi). Access to the National Library main reading room (Bhasha Bhavan) is strictly controlled. The visitors need to have an approved Reader's pass to reading hall. For that they need to fill in an application form (available on the National Library website) and get it attested by a Government Gazetted officer. The reader's
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Military parades in Azerbaijan


earlier that year. Other smaller scale military parades are held on different occasions in Baku and other parts of the country. These parades are commonly held on major holidays such as Republic Day (28 May), Victory Day (9 May), Independence Day (18 October). On the lattermost holiday, the parade is held at the monument to Major General Hazi Aslanov. Prior to 1991, Baku hosted military parades as well as civil demonstrations in honor of national holidays in the Soviet Union such as October Revolution Day and
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New Delhi


bureaucracy and political system. The city's capital status has amplified the importance of national events and holidays. National events such as Republic Day, Independence Day and "Gandhi Jayanti" (Gandhi's birthday) are celebrated with great enthusiasm in New Delhi and the rest of India. On India's Independence Day (15 August) the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation from the Red Fort. Most Delhiites celebrate the day by flying kites, which are considered a symbol of freedom. The Republic Day Parade is a large cultural
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Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence


Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence () is a Latvian national holiday and event, being celebrated annually on 4 May. It marks, like the other Baltic republics, the restoration of the Latvian Republic by official declaration by the Supreme Soviet of the Latvian SSR on May 4, 1990. The country would not however, have complete independence, only achieving full independence from the Soviet Union on December 25, 1991. The main event of the day is the Freedom Celebration, organized by the Latvian National Armed Forces and is held
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Heroes' Day


Heroes' Day or National Heroes' Day may refer to a number of commemorations of national heroes in different countries. It is often held on the birthday of a national hero or heroine, or the anniversary of their great deeds that made them heroes. National Heroes Day in Angola is a holiday in Angola on 17 September, the birthday of the national hero Agostinho Neto. National Heroes Day in the Bahamas has been a public holiday since 2013. It replaced Discovery Day, which celebrated the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas
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Alcohol law


. Dry Days are specific days when the sale of alcohol is banned, although consumption is permitted. Dry days are also observed on voting days. Dry Days are fixed by the respective state government. National holidays such as Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August) and Gandhi Jayanthi (2 October) are usually dry days throughout India. Two Nordic countries (Finland and Norway) had a period of alcohol prohibition in the early 20th century. In Sweden, prohibition was heavily discussed, but never introduced
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Brumado


the city, including ten national, three municipal and one state, and one optional point. National holidays are: January 1 (International confraternity), Passion of Christ, April 21 (Tiradentes), May 1 (World Labor Day), Corpus Christi, September 7 (Independence of Brazil), October 12 (Day of Our Lady of Aparecida), November 2 (Day of the Dead), November 15 (Proclamation of the Republic) and December 25 (Christmas). The municipalities holidays are: June 11
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Armistice Day


only ending at nightfall. The armistice initially expired after a period of 36 days and had to be extended several times. A formal peace agreement was only reached when the Treaty of Versailles was signed the following year. The date is a national holiday in France, and was declared a national holiday in many Allied nations. During World War II, many countries changed the name of the holiday. Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations adopted Remembrance Day, while the US chose Veterans Day. In some countries Armistice Day coincides with
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Belgian National Day


Belgian National Day (; ; ) is the national holiday of Belgium commemorated annually on 21 July. It is one of Belgium's ten public holidays and commemorates the investiture of King Leopold I, the country's first monarch, in 1831 after the Belgian Revolution. In the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars, Belgium became part of the United Netherlands. Between August and October 1830, the Belgian Revolution forced Dutch forces out of the country. By November, the different revolutionary factions had coalesced around the idea of national independence and began drafting
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Susan B. Anthony Day


April 15, 1976, from the 1975 Laws of Wisconsin, Chapter 307, section 20. In West Virginia, this day is celebrated on Election Day on even years. This holiday is not celebrated at a national level. In 1985, "The Seattle Times" reported on a campaign to establish the holiday as one celebrated nationally. (Other holidays that are not commemorated on an official federal level in the U.S. but widely observed are St. Patrick's Day and Arbor Day.) The U.S. state of California has also made
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Rise, O Voices of Rhodesia


a new flag was adopted and Rhodesia's national holidays, largely based around colonial figures and milestones, were replaced by alternatives intended to be more inclusive: President's Day, Unity Day and Ancestors Day. The national anthem remained unchanged on 12 December 1979, when Zimbabwe Rhodesia came under the UK's control for an interim period before internationally recognised independence came in April 1980, with the country now called Zimbabwe. "Ishe Komborera Africa", a Shona translation of Enoch Sontonga's Xhosa hymn "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (
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Independence Day (Botswana)


Similar to other events, Independence Day celebrations often take place outdoors. Independence Day is a federal holiday, so all non-essential federal institutions (such as the postal service and federal courts) are closed on that day. Many politicians make it a point on this day to appear at a public event to praise the nation's heritage, laws, history, society, and people. Families often celebrate Independence Day by hosting or attending a picnic or barbecue; many take advantage of the day off and, in some years
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Uruguay


the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata (present-day Argentina). This led to the 500-day-long Cisplatine War. Neither side gained the upper hand and in 1828 the Treaty of Montevideo, fostered by the United Kingdom through the diplomatic efforts of Viscount John Ponsonby, gave birth to Uruguay as an independent state. 25 August is celebrated as Independence Day, a national holiday. The nation's first constitution was adopted on 18 July 1830. At the time of independence, Uruguay had an estimated population of just
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Long weekend


-day weekend. Four-day weekends also happen, because May 1 and May 2 are public holidays (both May Day). A peculiar coincidence are Christmas Day and Independence Day, falling on two consecutive dates. In the United Kingdom and some other British Commonwealth countries, and in Ireland, the term is often known as a Bank Holiday weekend, since bank holidays always fall on a Monday. In Spain, the bridge becomes a "puente" in some years when the anniversary of the Spanish Constitution of 1978 (
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Public holidays in the British Virgin Islands


Holidays in the British Virgin Islands are predominantly religious holidays, with a number of additional national holidays. The most important holiday in the Territory is the August festival, which is celebrated on the three days from (and including) the first Monday in August to commemorate the abolition of slavery in the British Virgin Islands. Where fixed date holidays (such as Christmas Day and Boxing Day) fall on a weekend, the holiday is normally taken in lieu on the next succeeding working day. However, in 2010 when Christmas Day fell
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Culture of Estonia


, appreciated, and commercialized holiday in Estonia. The Holidays start from December 23, and continue through Christmas Eve (24th) and Christmas Day (25th). In schools and in many workplaces, vacation continues until New Years Day. Estonian Independence Day is the 24th of February and a national holiday. Historically, the cuisine of Estonia has been simple peasant food, which today is influenced by many countries, thus including many typical international foods. The most typical foods in Estonia are black bread, herring & sour cream,
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Christmas in July


western countries, July has a limited number of marketing opportunities. In the United States and Canada, for example, there are no national holidays between the first week of July (Canada Day on July 1 in Canada and American Independence Day on July 4 in the United States) and Labor/Labour Day (the first Monday in September for both the US and Canada), leaving a stretch of about two months with no holidays (some Canadian provinces hold a Civic Holiday, but neither Canada nor the United States has ever
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Day of the Vow


The Day of the Vow () was a religious public holiday in South Africa. It is an important holiday for Afrikaners, originating from the Battle of Blood River on 16 December 1838. Initially called Dingane's Day (), 16 December was made an annual national holiday in 1910, before being renamed Day of the Vow in 1982. In 1994, after the end of Apartheid, it was replaced by the Day of Reconciliation, an annual holiday also on 16 December. The day of the Vow traces its origin as
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Prohibition


the states of Gujarat, Bihar and Nagaland, parts of Manipur, and the union territory of Lakshadweep. All other States and union territories of India permit the sale of alcohol. Election days and certain national holidays such as "Independence Day" are meant to be "dry days" when liquor sale is not permitted but consumption is allowed. Some Indian states observe dry days on major religious festivals/occasions depending on the popularity of the festival in that region. Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the sale and consumption of alcohol
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Independence Day (Uzbekistan)


Independence Day () is an official national holiday in Uzbekistan, celebrated on the first of September. fireworks, concerts, competitions, military parades, and wreath laying ceremonies are held in Tashkent during the independence day celebrations. In 1991, the August Coup in the Soviet capital of Moscow caused many Soviet republics to declare their independence from the Soviet Union. President of the Uzbek SSR Islam Karimov declared Uzbekistan independent from the USSR on August 31, 1991. That same day, the Supreme Soviet of Uzbekistan adopted a resolution on the
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