Long-form guides on public holidays, long weekends, world cultures, and time-keeping — researched and written by the caldays editorial team.
Die Schweiz hat 2026 acht landesweite Feiertage, von Neujahr und Karfreitag bis zur Bundesfeier am 1. August und Weihnachten. Plus kantonale Feiertage und lange Wochenenden.
Österreich hat 2026 dreizehn gesetzliche Feiertage, von Neujahr und Heilige Drei Könige über den Nationalfeiertag am 26. Oktober bis Weihnachten. Komplette Liste mit Daten, Wochentagen und Fenstertagen.
Ποιες είναι οι επίσημες αργίες του 2026 στην Ελλάδα; Από την Πρωτοχρονιά και τα Θεοφάνεια έως την 25η Μαρτίου, το Πάσχα, την 28η Οκτωβρίου και τα Χριστούγεννα. Πλήρης λίστα με ημερομηνίες και ημέρες.
Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2026, from New Year and St Brigid's Day to St Patrick's Day, the bank holidays and Christmas. See the full list with dates and days, and how Monday bank holidays work.
Какие нерабочие праздничные дни в России в 2026 году? Новогодние каникулы, Рождество, 23 февраля, 8 Марта, 1 и 9 мая, День России и День народного единства. Полный список с датами и днями недели.
ما هي العطلات الرسمية في مصر لعام 2026؟ من عيد الميلاد المجيد وثورة 25 يناير وشم النسيم إلى عيد الفطر وعيد الأضحى وثورة 23 يوليو. القائمة الكاملة بالتواريخ وأيام الأسبوع.
South Africa has 12 public holidays in 2026, from New Year and Human Rights Day to Freedom Day, Heritage Day and the Day of Reconciliation. See the full list with dates, days, and the Sunday-in-lieu rule.
Portugal tem 13 feriados nacionais em 2026, do Ano Novo e Sexta-feira Santa ao Dia de Portugal, Implantação da República e Natal. Veja a lista completa com datas e dias da semana, mais as pontes.
Nederland heeft in 2026 negen officiële feestdagen, van Nieuwjaarsdag en Koningsdag tot Eerste en Tweede Kerstdag. Bekijk de volledige lijst met data en dagen, plus de lange weekenden.
Argentina tiene 11 feriados nacionales inamovibles en 2026, del Año Nuevo y el Carnaval al Día de la Independencia y Navidad. Mira la lista completa con fechas y días de la semana, más los fines de semana largos.
Nigeria has 11 public holidays in 2026, blending Christian, Muslim and national days — from New Year and Eid to Democracy Day, Independence Day and Christmas. See the full list with dates and days.
Pakistan has national holidays in 2026 including Kashmir Day, Pakistan Day, Independence Day and the Eid holidays. See the full list with dates and days of the week, and which dates depend on the moon.
Singapore has 11 public holidays in 2026. See the full list with dates and days of the week — from Chinese New Year and Hari Raya to Deepavali and Christmas — plus which ones form long weekends.
Malaysia mempunyai 13 cuti umum persekutuan pada 2026. Lihat senarai penuh tarikh dan harinya — daripada Tahun Baru Cina dan Hari Raya hingga Deepavali dan Krismas — serta hujung minggu panjang.
2026年中国有7个法定节假日：元旦、春节、清明节、劳动节、端午节、中秋节和国庆节。查看完整日期、放假天数，以及黄金周安排。
L'Italia ha 11 festività nazionali nel 2026. Ecco l'elenco completo con date e giorni della settimana — da Capodanno e Pasquetta a Ferragosto e Natale — più i ponti del 2026.
What is the moon phase today? The Moon cycles through eight phases over about 29.5 days — new moon, waxing, full moon, waning. Learn how to read tonight's phase and find the next full and new moon.
Apa fase bulan hari ini? Bulan melewati 8 fase dalam siklus sekitar 29,5 hari — bulan baru, sabit, purnama, hingga kembali. Pelajari cara membaca fase bulan malam ini dan kapan purnama berikutnya.
Kapan Idul Adha 2026? Berdasarkan perhitungan, Iduladha 1447 H diperkirakan sekitar Rabu, 27 Mei 2026 — namun tanggal pastinya menunggu sidang isbat dan rukyat hilal. Pelajari makna, ibadah kurban, dan kaitannya dengan haji.
What time is sunrise today? Sunrise depends on your location and the date — from before 5 AM in summer to after 8 AM in winter. Here's how to find today's exact sunrise time for your city.
How long is a day? A full day is 24 hours, but daylight hours vary from a few hours to 24 depending on your latitude and the season. Learn the difference between a day, daylight, and day length.
When do the clocks change in 2026? In the US, clocks spring forward on March 8 and fall back on November 1; in the EU/UK, March 29 and October 25. Here are the daylight saving dates and which way to turn your clock.
What time is sunset today? Sunset and sunrise times depend on your location and the date. Here's how to find today's exact sunset and sunrise time for your city, plus what solar noon and day length mean.
Kapan Halloween 2026? Halloween jatuh pada Sabtu, 31 Oktober 2026. Pelajari tanggal, asal-usul Halloween dari tradisi Samhain, makna jack-o'-lantern, dan kenapa identik dengan kostum dan permen.
¿Es Corpus Christi feriado en Chile en 2026? No: Chile dejó de tener Corpus Christi como feriado legal. Te explicamos por qué, qué países sí lo celebran (como Colombia el 15 de junio) y qué se conmemora.
¿Cuándo es Corpus Christi 2026 en Colombia? Por la Ley Emiliani se traslada al lunes 15 de junio de 2026. Conoce la fecha, por qué se mueve al lunes y qué se conmemora.
Kapan Waisak 2026? Hari Raya Waisak diperkirakan jatuh akhir Mei 2026 dan merupakan hari libur nasional di Indonesia. Pelajari perkiraan tanggal, makna Trisuci Waisak, dan kenapa tanggalnya mengikuti kalender lunar.
Waarom is Koningsdag op 27 april? Het is de verjaardag van koning Willem-Alexander. Lees de geschiedenis — van Koninginnedag naar Koningsdag — en waarom heel Nederland oranje kleurt.
Kapan Nyepi 2026? Hari Raya Nyepi (Tahun Baru Saka) diperkirakan jatuh sekitar Maret 2026 dan merupakan hari libur nasional. Pelajari perkiraan tanggal, makna Catur Brata Penyepian, dan tradisi Ogoh-ogoh.
中国国庆节为什么定在10月1日？这一天纪念1949年中华人民共和国成立。了解国庆节的历史、为期一周的"黄金周"假期及庆祝方式。
Kapan Imlek 2026? Tahun Baru Imlek 2577 jatuh pada Selasa, 17 Februari 2026, tahun Kuda Api. Pelajari tanggal, shio 2026, makna angpao, dan kenapa Imlek jadi libur nasional di Indonesia.
Porque é que o Dia de Portugal se celebra a 10 de junho? Assinala a morte de Luís de Camões em 1580 e homenageia Portugal, Camões e as Comunidades Portuguesas. Conheça a história.
Apa itu cuti bersama di Indonesia? Cuti bersama adalah hari libur tambahan yang ditetapkan pemerintah, biasanya mengapit hari libur nasional, namun memotong jatah cuti tahunan. Pelajari bedanya dengan libur nasional.
गणतंत्र दिवस 26 जनवरी को क्यों मनाते हैं? इसी दिन 1950 में भारत का संविधान लागू हुआ और भारत गणराज्य बना। जानिए इतिहास, पूर्ण स्वराज से जुड़ाव और गणतंत्र दिवस तथा स्वतंत्रता दिवस का अंतर।
لماذا يُحتفل باليوم الوطني السعودي في 23 سبتمبر؟ يخلّد توحيد المملكة العربية السعودية على يد الملك عبدالعزيز عام 1932. تعرّف على التاريخ ومظاهر الاحتفال.
Почему День России отмечают 12 июня? В этот день в 1990 году была принята Декларация о государственном суверенитете России. Узнайте историю праздника и почему его часто понимают по-разному.
ทำไมวันชาติไทยจึงตรงกับวันที่ 5 ธันวาคม? เพราะเป็นวันคล้ายวันพระบรมราชสมภพของในหลวงรัชกาลที่ 9 ซึ่งเป็นทั้งวันชาติและวันพ่อแห่งชาติ เรียนรู้ที่มาและความหมาย
Perché la Festa della Repubblica italiana è il 2 giugno? Ricorda il referendum del 1946 con cui gli italiani scelsero la repubblica al posto della monarchia. Scopri la storia e come si celebra.
Dlaczego Narodowe Święto Niepodległości obchodzimy 11 listopada? Upamiętnia odzyskanie przez Polskę niepodległości w 1918 roku po 123 latach zaborów. Poznaj historię i sposób obchodów.
How does a sundial work? The gnomon, why it must point at the celestial pole, why sundial time differs from clock time (the equation of time), and the history from ancient Egypt to garden ornament.
How humans measured time before clocks: water clocks, candle clocks, hourglasses, the mechanical escapement, pendulums, quartz, and finally atomic clocks accurate to a second in 100 million years.
29 Ekim Cumhuriyet Bayramı neden kutlanır? 1923'te Türkiye Cumhuriyeti'nin ilan edilişini anar. Atatürk ve cumhuriyetin kuruluşunun tarihini ve kutlamaları öğrenin.
Bonfire Night 2026 falls on Thursday 5 November. The story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, why Britain lights bonfires and fireworks, and whether it is a bank holiday.
Pakjesavond 2026 valt op zaterdag 5 december. Alles over de intocht van Sinterklaas (medio november), schoen zetten, en waarom Nederland Sinterklaas viert — geen officiële feestdag.
Luciadagen 2026 infaller söndagen den 13 december. Historien bakom luciatåget, varför Sverige firar Lucia mitt i vintermörkret, lussekatter och Sankta Lucia-sången.
建国記念の日はなぜ2月11日なのでしょうか。日本の建国を祝う国民の祝日で、初代神武天皇の即位に由来します。その歴史と意味、紀元節との関係を解説します。
Pourquoi le 14 juillet est-il la fête nationale de la France ? Il commémore la prise de la Bastille en 1789 et la Fête de la Fédération de 1790. Découvrez l'histoire, le défilé militaire et les feux d'artifice.
Warum ist der Tag der Deutschen Einheit am 3. Oktober? Er erinnert an die deutsche Wiedervereinigung 1990. Erfahren Sie die Geschichte – und warum nicht der 9. November (Mauerfall) gewählt wurde.
El Día de la Asunción 2026 es el sábado 15 de agosto. Es festivo en España, Chile y otros países católicos; en Colombia se traslada al lunes 17 de agosto por la Ley Emiliani. Fecha, significado y países.
L'Assomption 2026 a lieu le samedi 15 août. C'est un jour férié en France, en Belgique et dans plusieurs pays catholiques. Date, signification et traditions du 15 août.
Las Fiestas Patrias del Perú 2026 son el martes 28 y miércoles 29 de julio: Día de la Independencia (proclamada en 1821) y Día de la Gran Parada Militar. Feriados nacionales y fechas.
¿Cuándo es el Día del Padre 2026? En México, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Perú, EE. UU. y muchos países es el 3.er domingo de junio: el domingo 21 de junio de 2026. En España es el 19 de marzo.
La Fête des Pères 2026 a lieu le dimanche 21 juin en France, comme dans de nombreux pays (le 3ᵉ dimanche de juin). Date, origine et pays qui la célèbrent.
Juneteenth 2026 falls on Friday, June 19. It is a US federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States. History, meaning, and how it is observed.
Quando é o São João em 2026? O Dia de São João é 24 de junho, auge das Festas Juninas no Brasil — fogueira, quadrilha, comidas típicas e bandeirinhas. Veja as datas de Santo Antônio, São João e São Pedro.
Por que a Independência do Brasil é comemorada em 7 de setembro? Marca o Grito do Ipiranga de 1822, quando Dom Pedro I proclamou a independência de Portugal. Conheça a história e como é celebrada.
Eid al-Adha 2026 in the UK fell on Wednesday 27 May 2026 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH). Status, prayer times across London/Birmingham/Manchester, Muslim population, and Eid al-Adha 2027 date.
Het Offerfeest (Eid al-Adha) 2026 in Nederland viel op woensdag 27 mei 2026. Status als feestdag, moskeeën in Amsterdam/Rotterdam/Den Haag, Qurbani, en Eid al-Adha 2027 datum.
Midsommar 2026 i Sverige: midsommarafton fredag 19 juni, midsommardagen lördag 20 juni. Sveriges näst största högtid efter jul — majstång, sill, snaps, och vita nätter.
Sankt Hans Aften 2026 falder tirsdag den 23. juni 2026. Selvom det ikke længere er en officiel fridag, samles danskerne om bål, båltaler og fællessang ved kysterne og i parker.
Jaanipäev 2026 Eestis on kolmapäeval 24. juunil 2026. Koos võidupühaga (23. juuni) moodustab see kahepäevase suvise riigipüha — jaanituli, jaanitants ja sõnajalaõie otsing.
La Saint-Jean-Baptiste 2026 — fête nationale du Québec — tombe le mercredi 24 juin 2026. Jour férié provincial, défilés à Montréal et Québec, feux de joie, drapeau fleurdelisé.
2026年の海の日（うみのひ）は7月20日月曜日。1995年に制定された日本の国民の祝日で、海への感謝と海洋国家の繁栄を願う日。三連休と海開きシーズンの開始を告げる。
De Nationale feestdag van België 2026 valt op dinsdag 21 juli 2026. Officiële feestdag, militaire parade in Brussel, Te Deum in de Sint-Goedele kathedraal, en vuurwerk in het Warandepark.
Der Schweizer Bundesfeiertag 2026 fällt auf den Samstag, 1. August 2026. Nationalfeiertag mit Höhenfeuern, Lampions, Rütlischwur-Gedenken, 1.-August-Brötchen und Bundesratsrede.
Youm-e-Azadi (یوم آزادی) 2026 falls on Friday 14 August 2026 — Pakistan Independence Day. Public holiday, flag ceremonies, fireworks, and the historic Pakistan Resolution.
El Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín 2026 se conmemora el lunes 17 de agosto de 2026. Feriado nacional en Argentina por la Ley 23.555, con actos en Yapeyú y la Plaza San Martín.
Mawlid an-Nabi 2026 falls on Tuesday 25 August 2026 (12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH) in Sunni tradition. Observance varies — public holiday in 50+ countries, contested in others. Dates, traditions, and country breakdown.
O Dia de Camões, de Portugal e das Comunidades Portuguesas 2026 celebra-se na quarta-feira 10 de junho de 2026. Feriado nacional que assinala a morte de Luís de Camões (1580) e o orgulho da língua portuguesa.
Ang Araw ng Kalayaan 2026 ng Pilipinas ay magaganap sa Biyernes, 12 Hunyo 2026. Pambansang pista opisyal, ginugunita ang deklarasyon ng kalayaan ni Emilio Aguinaldo noong 1898.
El Día de la Paz del Chaco 2026 en Paraguay se conmemora el viernes 12 de junio de 2026. Feriado nacional que recuerda el fin de la Guerra del Chaco con Bolivia (1932-1935).
Flag Day 2026 in the United States falls on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes on June 14, 1777. Not a federal holiday, but Pennsylvania observes it as a state holiday.
Þjóðhátíðardagur Íslendinga 2026 er á miðvikudag 17. júní 2026. Helgur lögbundinn frídagur sem fagnar stofnun lýðveldis Íslands árið 1944 og afmæli Jóns Sigurðssonar.
Juhannus 2026 Suomessa juhannusaatto on perjantai 19. kesäkuuta 2026 ja juhannuspäivä lauantai 20. kesäkuuta 2026. Suomen suurin kesäjuhla — kokot, sauna, järvet ja yötön yö.
2026年端午节为公历6月19日星期五（农历五月初五）。中国法定节假日，纪念诗人屈原。习俗包括包粽子、赛龙舟、挂艾草、佩香囊、饮雄黄酒。
El Día de la Bandera Argentina 2026 se conmemora el sábado 20 de junio de 2026. Feriado nacional inamovible, homenaje a Manuel Belgrano, creador de la bandera celeste y blanca (1812).
Sankthansaften 2026 i Norge faller på tirsdag 23. juni 2026. Selv om det ikke er en offisiell fridag, samles nordmenn rundt jonsokbål ved fjorder, innsjøer og kysten.
Līgo (23. jūnijs) un Jāņi (24. jūnijs) 2026 Latvijā ir abi oficiālas valsts svētku dienas. Latviešu vasaras lielākie svētki — ugunskuri, vainagi, līgodziesmas un siers ar ķimenēm.
Joninės (Rasos) 2026 Lietuvoje yra trečiadienį, birželio 24 d. Valstybinė šventė, švenčiama nuo birželio 23 vakaro — papartis, laužas, vainikai, dainos.
Le Nationalfeierdag du Luxembourg 2026 tombe le mardi 23 juin 2026. Fête nationale officielle, célébrée la veille avec retraite aux flambeaux, et le jour même avec Te Deum et parade militaire.
El Inti Raymi 2026 se celebra el miércoles 24 de junio de 2026 en Cusco, Perú. Fiesta del Sol Inca, ceremonia en Qoricancha, Plaza de Armas y Sacsayhuamán, atrae 100.000 turistas.
Eid al-Adha 2026 in Canada fell on Wednesday 27 May 2026 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH). Status across Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary — prayers, Muslim population, and Eid al-Adha 2027 date.
Dan državnosti 2026 v Sloveniji je v četrtek, 25. junija 2026. Državni praznik in dela prost dan, ki obeležuje razglasitev samostojnosti Slovenije leta 1991.
O Dia da Independência de Moçambique 2026 celebra-se na quinta-feira 25 de junho de 2026. Feriado nacional que assinala a independência de Portugal em 1975, liderada pela FRELIMO de Samora Machel.
La Fête de l'Indépendance de Madagascar 2026 tombe le vendredi 26 juin 2026. Fête nationale (Asaramanitra) marquant l'indépendance de la France en 1960, avec lampions, défilés et hira gasy.
San Pedro y San Pablo 2026 en Colombia se traslada al lunes 29 de junio de 2026 por la Ley Emiliani. Festividad religiosa y cuna del Festival Folclórico y Reinado Nacional del Bambuco en Neiva, Huila.
Keti Koti 2026 in Suriname is op woensdag 1 juli 2026. Nationale feestdag die de afschaffing van de slavernij in 1863 herdenkt. Sranan Tongo voor "ketenen gebroken" — viering met Bigi Spikri, kotomisi en winti.
2026年香港特別行政區成立紀念日為7月1日星期三。香港法定公眾假期，紀念1997年7月1日香港主權移交。煙花、升旗禮、嘉年華活動。
La Fête de l'Indépendance du Rwanda 2026 tombe le mercredi 1er juillet 2026. Jour férié national qui marque l'indépendance de la Belgique en 1962. Distincte du Kwibohora (4 juillet — Libération).
La Fête de l'Indépendance de l'Algérie 2026 tombe le dimanche 5 juillet 2026. Jour férié national, marquant l'indépendance de la France en 1962 après 132 ans de colonisation et 7 ans de guerre.
El Día de la Independencia de Venezuela 2026 se conmemora el domingo 5 de julio de 2026. Feriado nacional que marca la firma del Acta de Independencia el 5 de julio de 1811 — la primera de Sudamérica.
O Dia da Independência de Cabo Verde 2026 celebra-se no domingo 5 de julho de 2026. Feriado nacional que assinala a independência de Portugal em 1975, conquistada pelo PAIGC liderado por Amílcar Cabral.
Saba Saba 2026 Tanzania ni Jumanne, 7 Julai 2026. Sikukuu ya kitaifa inayoadhimisha kuanzishwa kwa chama cha TANU mwaka 1954 na Mwalimu Julius Nyerere — siku ya wakulima na maonyesho ya kibiashara.
El Día de la Independencia de Colombia 2026 se celebra el lunes 20 de julio de 2026. Feriado nacional que conmemora el Grito de Independencia de 1810 y el incidente del florero de Llorente.
Монгол улсын Наадам 2026 7-р сарын 11-13 өдрүүдэд тэмдэглэгдэнэ. Үндэсний баяр, "эрийн гурван наадам" — морин уралдаан, бөх, нумын харваа. ЮНЕСКО-ийн соёлын өвд бүртгэгдсэн.
Nelson Mandela International Day 2026 falls on Saturday 18 July 2026. UN-recognised day on Mandela birthday, encouraging 67 minutes of community service for the 67 years of his anti-apartheid activism.
يوم ثورة 23 يوليو 2026 في مصر يوافق الخميس 23 يوليو 2026. عطلة وطنية تخلد ذكرى ثورة الضباط الأحرار 1952 بقيادة جمال عبد الناصر التي أنهت الملكية وأسست الجمهورية.
عيد الجمهورية التونسية 2026 يوافق السبت 25 يوليو 2026. عطلة وطنية تخلد إعلان الجمهورية التونسية في 25 يوليو 1957 وانتهاء العهد الملكي للحبيب بورقيبة.
Liberia Independence Day 2026 falls on Sunday July 26, 2026. National holiday marking 1847 independence — Africa's first republic, founded by freed American slaves under the American Colonization Society.
El Día de la Rebeldía Nacional 2026 en Cuba se conmemora el domingo 26 de julio de 2026. Feriado nacional que marca el Asalto al Cuartel Moncada de 1953 liderado por Fidel Castro — origen del Movimiento 26 de Julio.
2026年新加坡国庆日为8月9日星期日。法定公共假期，纪念1965年8月9日新加坡脱离马来西亚联邦独立。国庆庆典 NDP 2026、烟花、阅兵、群众集会。
2026 में स्वतंत्रता दिवस शनिवार 15 अगस्त को है। राष्ट्रीय पर्व जो 15 अगस्त 1947 को ब्रिटिश शासन से भारत की स्वतंत्रता की वर्षगांठ मनाता है। लाल किले से प्रधानमंत्री का संबोधन।
День Незалежності України 2026 — понеділок, 24 серпня 2026 року. Державне свято, що відзначає прийняття Акту проголошення незалежності України 24 серпня 1991 року після референдуму та розпаду СРСР.
Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day 2026 falls on Monday August 31, 2026. National holiday marking 1962 independence from Britain. Parades, soca music, calypso, and the Red House in Port of Spain.
Кыргызстандын Көз карандысыздык күнү 2026 — 31-август 2026 (дүйшөмбү). Мамлекеттик майрам — 1991-жылдын 31-августунда КСРСтен бөлүнгөн Кыргыз Республикасынын көз карандысыздыгын белгилейт.
יום כיפור תשפ״ז (5787) חל בליל ראשון 20 בספטמבר 2026 ונמשך עד מוצאי שני 21 בספטמבר. יום הצום הקדוש ביותר ביהדות — תפילות נעילה, כל נדרי, תשובה.
El Día de la Independencia de Costa Rica 2026 se celebra el martes 15 de septiembre de 2026. Feriado nacional, llegada de la Antorcha de la Independencia desde Guatemala, faroles y desfiles escolares.
El Día de la Independencia de Honduras 2026 se celebra el martes 15 de septiembre de 2026. Feriado nacional con desfiles cívico-militares, antorcha desde Guatemala, y honras al cacique Lempira.
Las Fiestas Patrias 2026 en Chile se celebran el viernes 18 (Día de la Independencia) y sábado 19 de septiembre (Día de las Glorias del Ejército). Ramadas, cuecas, asados, chicha y empanadas.
2026年の十五夜（中秋の名月、月見）は9月25日金曜日。日本の伝統的な月見の行事 — すすき、月見団子、里芋、おはぎ、秋の七草を飾る。中国の中秋節と同じ日。
2026年中国国庆节为10月1日星期四。法定公共假期，纪念1949年10月1日中华人民共和国成立。国庆黄金周放假7天 (10月1日-7日)，天安门广场升旗仪式、阅兵 (大年份)、烟花表演。
2026년 한글날은 10월 9일 금요일입니다. 한국의 법정공휴일로, 1446년 세종대왕이 훈민정음(한글)을 반포한 것을 기념합니다. 한국에서 가장 자랑스러워하는 문화유산.
El Día de la Hispanidad / Fiesta Nacional de España 2026 se celebra el lunes 12 de octubre de 2026. Feriado nacional, desfile militar en Madrid presidido por los Reyes, conmemoración del descubrimiento de América.
El Día de Muertos 2026 en México se celebra el domingo 1 (Día de Todos los Santos / Día de los Inocentes) y lunes 2 de noviembre (Día de los Fieles Difuntos). Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial UNESCO 2003.
Der Reformationstag 2026 fällt auf Samstag, 31. Oktober 2026. Gesetzlicher Feiertag in 9 deutschen Bundesländern, der den Anschlag der 95 Thesen Martin Luthers an die Wittenberger Schlosskirche im Jahr 1517 markiert.
חנוכה תשפ״ז 2026 חל מליל שישי 4 בדצמבר 2026 עד מוצאי שבת 12 בדצמבר 2026. שמונה ימי חג של נס פח השמן, החשמונאים והדלקת נרות חנוכה.
2026-ലെ തിരുവോണം ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 28 വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച. കേരളത്തിന്റെ ദേശീയ ഉത്സവം — ഓണപ്പൂക്കളം, ഓണസദ്യ, വള്ളംകളി, പുലിക്കളി, ഉത്രാടം, തിരുവോണം. മഹാബലിയുടെ വാർഷിക സന്ദർശനം.
የመስቀል በዓል በ2026 በኢትዮጵያ እሁድ መስከረም 17 (ሴፕቴምበር 27) ይውላል። የክርስቶስ መስቀል መገኘት የሚታሰብበት የኢትዮጵያ ኦርቶዶክስ ቤተክርስቲያን ዓመታዊ ብሔራዊ በዓል። ደመራ ይተኮሳል፣ ቄሶችም በሐንባር ሥላሴ ይዘምራሉ።
បុណ្យភ្ជុំបិណ្ឌ 2026 នៅកម្ពុជា ត្រូវឆ្នូលគ្នាជាមួយថ្ងៃទី 1-3 ខែតុលា 2026។ ពិធីបុណ្យព្រះពុទ្ធសាសនាសំខាន់រយៈពេល 15 ថ្ងៃ ដែលជនរួមជាតិខ្មែរធ្វើដោយការតង្វាយខ្ទមអាហារដល់ព្រះសង្ឃ និងបុព្វបិតា។
شب یلدا 2026 در ایران سهشنبه شب 21 دسامبر 2026 (30 آذر 1405) برگزار میشود. طولانیترین شب سال نیمکره شمالی، جشن باستانی ایرانی - شبی پر از انار، هندوانه، آجیل و خواندن دیوان حافظ.
광복절은 왜 8월 15일에 기념할까요? 1945년 일제로부터 해방된 날을 기념하며, 1948년 대한민국 정부 수립일이기도 합니다. 광복절의 의미와 역사를 알아보세요.
Kenapa Hari Malaysia disambut pada 16 September? Tarikh ini menandakan penubuhan Malaysia pada 1963, apabila Tanah Melayu, Sabah, Sarawak (dan Singapura) bergabung. Ketahui beza Hari Malaysia dan Hari Merdeka.
Which countries get the most days off? In caldays' 2026 data, India, Cambodia and Nepal lead with 20+ public holidays while the global average is about 13. See the ranking.
Looking for a timeanddate alternative? caldays is a free, fast, no-sign-up site for public holidays, world clock, time-zone conversion and calendars across 206 countries.
The January 2027 calendar — 31 days starting Friday 1 January, New Year's Day, week numbers, and a free printable you can download for any country.
The February 2027 calendar — 28 days (2027 is not a leap year) starting Monday 1 February, with week numbers, holidays and a free printable.
The 2027 calendar — a common year of 365 days starting Friday 1 January. See public holidays, long weekends and week numbers for any country, or print the whole year.
இன்றைய தமிழ் தேதி, திதி, நட்சத்திரம், நல்ல நேரம் மற்றும் ராகு காலம். தமிழ் காலண்டர் மற்றும் பஞ்சாங்கம் இலவசம்.
আজকের বাংলা তারিখ, মাস ও তিথি। বাংলা ক্যালেন্ডার বঙ্গাব্দ, ছুটির দিন ও পঞ্জিকা বিনামূল্যে।
ما هو التاريخ الهجري اليوم؟ التقويم الهجري والميلادي، أشهر السنة الهجرية، ومواعيد رمضان والأعياد مجاناً.
Tanggal Hijriah hari ini, konversi ke Masehi, bulan-bulan Hijriah, serta perkiraan Ramadan dan hari besar Islam. Kalender Hijriah gratis.
The December 2026 calendar — Christmas on Friday 25 December, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, week numbers, and a free printable you can download for any country.
A simple system for planning your week — time-blocking, a weekly review, and a free weekly planner you can make in seconds with your public holidays already marked.
What is the Moon phase today? How the eight lunar phases work, when the next full Moon and new Moon fall, and why the 29.5-day lunar cycle drives calendars like the Islamic and Chinese ones.
Christmas 2026 falls on Friday 25 December. Here is how many days, weeks and months until Christmas, with a live countdown plus the dates of Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year.
Week numbers run 1 to 52 — sometimes 53 — under ISO 8601. Here is how ISO week numbering works, why week 1 holds the first Thursday of the year, and how to find the current week number for any date.
A common year has exactly 52 weeks plus 1 day; a leap year has 52 weeks plus 2 days. Here is how many weeks are in 2026, why a year is never a round number of weeks, and how ISO week numbers work.
The 12 months of the year in order, how many days each has, and where the names come from — from January (after Janus) to December. With an easy trick to remember which months have 31 days.
The world keeps time with more than one calendar. A clear guide to the Gregorian, Islamic (Hijri), Chinese, Hindu, Hebrew, Persian, Buddhist and Ethiopian calendars — how each works and how they differ.
¿Por qué se celebra la independencia de Colombia el 20 de julio? Conmemora el Grito de Independencia de 1810 y el episodio del florero de Llorente en Bogotá. Conoce la historia y cómo se celebra.
¿Por qué Chile celebra sus Fiestas Patrias el 18 de septiembre? Conmemora la Primera Junta Nacional de Gobierno de 1810. Conoce la historia del "Dieciocho", las fondas, la cueca y las celebraciones.
Vì sao Quốc khánh Việt Nam là ngày 2 tháng 9? Đây là ngày Chủ tịch Hồ Chí Minh đọc Tuyên ngôn Độc lập năm 1945, khai sinh nước Việt Nam Dân chủ Cộng hòa. Tìm hiểu lịch sử và cách kỷ niệm.
Kenapa Hari Kemerdekaan Malaysia disambut pada 31 Ogos? Tarikh ini menandakan kemerdekaan Persekutuan Tanah Melayu daripada British pada 1957, dengan laungan "Merdeka!" oleh Tunku Abdul Rahman. Ketahui sejarahnya.
Ang Araw ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas 2026 ay sa Biyernes, Hunyo 12 (regular holiday). Ito ang araw ng deklarasyon ng kalayaan mula sa Espanya noong 1898 ni Emilio Aguinaldo — alamin ang kasaysayan at bakit ito inilipat mula Hulyo 4.
What do AM and PM mean? AM is "ante meridiem" (before noon) and PM is "post meridiem" (after noon). Learn the difference, why noon is 12 PM and midnight is 12 AM, and how the 12-hour clock works.
When do the clocks change in 2026? Daylight Saving Time start and end dates for the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia and more — plus which countries no longer observe DST, and how to keep meetings on time.
¿Por qué la Fiesta Nacional de España es el 12 de octubre? Conmemora la llegada de Cristóbal Colón a América en 1492 y coincide con el Día de la Hispanidad y la Virgen del Pilar. Descubre la historia.
How does the 24-hour clock work? Hours run from 00:00 to 23:59, so 1 PM is 13:00. Learn how to convert between 12-hour and 24-hour (military) time, with a full conversion chart.
How to instantly know what time it is in any country right now. Understand UTC offsets, the international date line, why some places are 30 or 45 minutes off, and how to compare time zones without the maths.
Does the week start on Monday or Sunday? It depends on the country and standard. The international ISO 8601 standard starts the week on Monday, while the US, Canada, and Japan start it on Sunday. Here is why.
How many days until 2027, and how to count down to any future date. Learn the easy way to calculate days between dates, plus a live New Year countdown for every time zone.
How many days are in February? February has 28 days in a common year and 29 in a leap year. Learn why February is the shortest month, when the next leap years are, and the leap-year rule.
The complete 2026 sky calendar: two solar eclipses (including a total eclipse over Spain, Iceland and Greenland on August 12), two lunar eclipses, and every major meteor shower with peak dates and hourly rates.
Eid al-Adha 2026 falls on ~27 May 2026 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH). Complete guide to dates by country, qurbani sacrifice, Hajj rituals, and traditional foods.
Lunar New Year 2026 falls 17 February — but Korean Seollal, Vietnamese Tết, Tibetan Losar, and Mongolian Tsagaan Sar each celebrate it differently. Complete guide.
Holi 2026 is celebrated on Wednesday, 4 March (Dhulandi). Holika Dahan bonfire happens the night before, 3 March. Complete guide to traditions, colors, and food.
Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 falls on Friday, 25 September 2026. The mooncake celebration of family reunion under the full moon — dates, traditions, food, and country guide.
How many days until Christmas 2026? Christmas Day falls on Friday, 25 December 2026. Live countdown plus complete December holiday calendar for your country.
US Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, 26 November. Canadian Thanksgiving is Monday, 12 October. Why two countries celebrate the same holiday on different dates.
Labour Day / International Workers Day 2026 is celebrated 1 May in 80+ countries. USA and Canada celebrate first Monday of September instead. Complete country guide.
Mother's Day 2026 is Sunday, 10 May in the US, UK Mothering Sunday is 15 March, France 31 May. Complete list of Mother's Day dates by country and traditions.
Father's Day 2026 falls on Sunday, 21 June in the US, UK, and most of the world. Italy and Spain celebrate March 19. Complete dates by country guide.
UK bank holidays 2026: 8 bank holidays in England & Wales, 9 in Scotland, 10 in Northern Ireland. Complete list with substitute days and long weekend planning.
Complete list of USA federal holidays 2026 — 11 federal holidays including New Year's, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Canada has 5-9 statutory holidays per province in 2026. Federal: 11 days. Each province has its own list — Ontario 9, Quebec 8, Alberta 9, BC 10. Full guide.
Australia has 8-12 public holidays per state in 2026. Federal: 7 nationwide days. Each state varies — Victoria has AFL Grand Final, WA has Foundation Day. Full guide.
India has 3 national holidays in 2026 (Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti) plus gazetted and restricted holidays per state. Complete 2026 list.
Philippines has 12 regular holidays + 6 special non-working days in 2026. Full list with dates, traditions, and long weekend planning for Filipino workers.
Alle gesetzlichen Feiertage 2026 in Deutschland nach Bundesland. 9 bundesweite Feiertage plus regionale Feiertage in Bayern, NRW, Baden-Württemberg und mehr.
Les 11 jours fériés 2026 en France métropolitaine. Avec stratégie de ponts pour maximiser vos vacances, dates par région (Alsace-Moselle), et calendrier scolaire.
Calendario laboral 2026 España completo. 14 días festivos: 8 nacionales + 2 autonómicos + 2 locales aproximadamente. Puentes y festivos por comunidad autónoma.
Calendário completo de feriados 2026 no Brasil. 9 feriados nacionais, pontes facultativos para servidores públicos, feriados estaduais e municipais.
Días festivos oficiales 2026 México: 7 días obligatorios por la LFT, más festivos cívicos y religiosos. Puentes mexicanos, calendario escolar SEP y bancario.
2026年の日本の祝日完全ガイド。年16日の祝日、振替休日、シルバーウィーク、ゴールデンウィークの詳細。働き方改革と有給活用のポイント。
2026 Türkiye resmi tatiller takvimi. 14 milli ve dini bayram, Ramazan Bayramı, Kurban Bayramı tarihleri ve uzun tatil planlama önerileri.
Lịch ngày lễ 2026 Việt Nam đầy đủ. 11 ngày nghỉ chính thức: Tết Nguyên đán 7 ngày, Quốc khánh, Giải phóng miền Nam. Hướng dẫn tận dụng kỳ nghỉ dài.
Полный календарь праздников 2026 в России. 14 нерабочих праздничных дней, новогодние каникулы 8-9 дней, майские праздники, длинные выходные.
دليل شامل للعطلات الرسمية في المملكة العربية السعودية ومصر لعام 2026: عيد الفطر، عيد الأضحى، اليوم الوطني، عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.
2026년 한국 공휴일 전체 목록. 신정, 설날, 삼일절, 어린이날, 부처님오신날, 광복절, 추석, 한글날, 크리스마스 및 대체공휴일 정보.
Calendario completo dei giorni festivi 2026 in Italia. 11 festività nazionali (Pasqua, 25 aprile, 1 maggio, Ferragosto), feste patronali e ponti.
Pełny kalendarz dni wolnych od pracy 2026 w Polsce. 13 świąt państwowych, długie weekendy, planowanie urlopu, święta katolickie i narodowe.
ปฏิทินวันหยุด 2026 ประเทศไทย ครบถ้วน รวมวันหยุดราชการ 19 วัน วันหยุดธนาคาร วันสำคัญทางพระพุทธศาสนา และวันหยุดยาวพิเศษ
২০২৬ সালের বাংলাদেশের সকল সরকারি ছুটির দিন। জাতীয় দিবস, ধর্মীয় উৎসব, ব্যাংক ছুটি এবং দীর্ঘ ছুটি পরিকল্পনা।
தமிழ்நாடு 2026 அரசு விடுமுறை நாட்கள், பண்டிகைகள், பஞ்சாங்கம், மற்றும் வங்கி விடுமுறை திட்டமிடல். பொங்கல், புத்தாண்டு, தீபாவளி.
2026 में भारत के सभी राष्ट्रीय अवकाश, गजेटेड छुट्टियां, और बैंक हॉलिडे की पूरी जानकारी हिंदी में। दीवाली, होली, ईद, क्रिसमस के साथ लंबे वीकेंड।
لیست کامل تعطیلات رسمی ایران در سال 2026 میلادی (1404-1405 شمسی). تعطیلات نوروز، عید فطر، عید قربان، روزهای ملی و مذهبی.
Orodha kamili ya sikukuu rasmi za umma 2026 Kenya. Madaraka Day, Mashujaa Day, Jamhuri Day, Idd-ul-Fitr na nyingine. Mipango ya likizo refu.
پاکستان میں 2026 کے دوران سرکاری تعطیلات کی مکمل فہرست۔ یوم آزادی، یوم پاکستان، عید الفطر، عید الاضحی اور دیگر اہم تعطیلات۔
2026లో ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ మరియు తెలంగాణ ప్రభుత్వ సెలవు దినాల పూర్తి జాబితా. ఉగాది, దసరా, దీపావళి, సంక్రాంతి మరియు తెలుగు పండుగలు.
2026 मध्ये महाराष्ट्रातील सर्व सरकारी सुट्टीचे दिवस. गुढी पाडवा, गणेश चतुर्थी, दिवाळी, मराठी सण व राष्ट्रीय सुट्ट्या.
በ2026 (የኢትዮጵያ 2018-2019) ሁሉም የኢትዮጵያ የመንግሥት በዓላት. እንቁጣጣሽ, ጥምቀት, ገና, የአርበኞች ቀን, ሌሎችም.
Llista completa de les festes oficials de Catalunya per al 2026. Sant Jordi, Diada, Sant Esteve, Pasqua i totes les festivitats catalanes.
Euskadiko eta Nafarroako jaiegun ofizialen zerrenda osoa 2026rako. Aberri Eguna, San Fermin, Donostiako festak eta jaiegun nazional guztiak.
Gwyliau banc 2026 yng Nghymru — 8 gŵyl banc swyddogol plus Gŵyl Dewi Sant. Calendr lawn o ddyddiadau gwyliau Cymreig.
Naoi lá saoire poiblí oifigiúil 2026 in Éirinn. Lá Fhéile Pádraig, Lá Bealtaine, Lá Saoire Iúil, Nollaig agus tuilleadh.
Perú-pi 2026 watapi llapan jatun punchaykunap qillqasqa. Inti Raymi, Pawqar Watan, Independencia, Navidad, hinaspataq llapan iñiy raymikuna.
How many hours are in a year? A common year has 8,760 hours and a leap year has 8,784. Learn the simple math, the figures for 2026, and how many hours are in a month, week, and day.
Is 2026 a leap year? No — 2026 has 365 days. Here is the simple rule for which years are leap years, why February gets a 29th day, the list of upcoming leap years, and how many days are in every year.
2026 has 53 ISO 8601 weeks. Quick reference to every week number, what dates each week covers, and why some years have 53 weeks instead of 52.
The first day of summer 2026 is June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere (summer solstice) and December 21 in the Southern Hemisphere. Exact times and dates explained.
The Hindu Panchang has 5 elements: tithi (lunar day), vara (weekday), nakshatra (lunar mansion), yoga, and karana. Complete guide to reading the Hindu almanac.
Ramadan 2026 begins ~17 February and ends ~20 March with Eid al-Fitr. Complete guide to fasting times, Laylat al-Qadr, traditions, and dates by country.
2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse (Bing Wu) in the Chinese zodiac. Personality traits, predictions, lucky numbers, and what it means for each zodiac sign.
Pongal 2026 begins Wednesday, 14 January and runs for 4 days through Kanu Pongal on 17 January. Traditions, rituals, food, and why it falls on Thai 1.
Pohela Boishakh 2026 falls on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 — start of Bengali year 1433 BS. Mongol Shobhajatra parades, hilsa fish, panta bhat, and cultural events.
Rosh Hashanah 2026 begins at sundown on Saturday, 12 September 2026 — the start of Hebrew year 5787. Two days of shofar, apples & honey, family meals.
How many minutes are in a day? There are 1,440 minutes in a day. Learn the simple math, plus how many minutes are in a week (10,080), a month, and a year (525,600).
The longest day of 2026 is the June solstice on 21 June. Learn when the summer solstice happens, why daylight peaks then, how day length changes through the year, and how to check sunrise and sunset for your city.
Black Friday 2026 is Friday, 27 November. Cyber Monday is 30 November. Here are the key dates of the 2026 holiday shopping week, why they fall when they do, and how the sales spread across the globe.
How do you calculate your exact age? Subtract your birth year from the current year, then adjust if your birthday hasn’t happened yet this year. Learn the simple method, common mistakes, and how to get your age in days.
Halloween 2026 falls on Saturday, 31 October — a weekend, perfect for parties. Discover the origins of Halloween, why it lands on October 31, and how it is celebrated in different countries.
How many weeks are in a month? Every month has at least 4 weeks, but most have a few extra days — about 4.3 weeks on average. Learn why, the exact figures per month, and how many weeks are in a year.
Valentine's Day is always 14 February — in 2027 it falls on a Sunday. Discover the origins of Valentine's Day, why it lands on February 14, and how couples and friends celebrate it differently across the world.
How do you count the days between two dates? Learn the simple method, how to handle months and leap years, the difference between counting inclusively and exclusively, and how to count working days only.
2026 has three Friday the 13ths — in February, March and November. Here are all the dates, why the day is considered unlucky, and the curious calendar maths behind how often it happens.
Why is India’s Republic Day on January 26? It marks the day the Constitution of India came into force in 1950, making India a republic. Learn the history, the link to Purna Swaraj, and how it is celebrated.
The complete 2027 calendar guide: 2027 is a common year of 365 days starting on a Friday. Get a free printable 2027 calendar, public holidays for 190+ countries, week numbers, and every key date.
Why is India’s Independence Day on August 15? It marks India’s freedom from British rule in 1947 and the famous "Tryst with Destiny" speech. Learn the history, Partition, and how the day is celebrated.
How many days are in each month? Seven months have 31 days, four have 30, and February has 28 (29 in a leap year). Here is the full list, the classic rhyme, and the knuckle trick to never forget.
Why is China’s National Day on October 1? It marks the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. Learn the history, the week-long "Golden Week" holiday, and how it is celebrated.
What week number is it right now? Learn how ISO 8601 week numbers work, why weeks run Monday to Sunday, how week 1 is decided, and how to find the current week number for any date.
Why is Norway’s Constitution Day on May 17? Syttende Mai marks the signing of the Norwegian Constitution in 1814, famous for children’s parades and bunad costumes. Learn the history and traditions.
2028 is the next leap year — 366 days, with February 29. The 2028 calendar starts on a Saturday. Get a free printable 2028 calendar, public holidays, week numbers, and all the key dates.
Why is Greek Independence Day on March 25? It marks the start of the 1821 War of Independence against Ottoman rule, and coincides with the Annunciation. Learn the history and how it is celebrated.
Weton adalah hari kelahiran menurut kalender Jawa, gabungan hari (Senin–Minggu) dan pasaran (Legi, Pahing, Pon, Wage, Kliwon). Pelajari apa itu weton, daftar neptu, dan cara menghitung weton kelahiranmu.
Why is International Women's Day on March 8? The date traces back to a 1917 strike by women in Russia. Here is the full history of how IWD began, how it became a UN day, and why it is a public holiday in some countries.
Kalender Jawa memadukan siklus pasaran (5 hari), minggu (7 hari), dan wuku (30 pekan). Pelajari sistem kalender Jawa, asal-usulnya dari Sultan Agung, dan bagaimana pasaran serta neptu bekerja.
Why is May Day on May 1? International Workers' Day commemorates the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago and the fight for the eight-hour workday. Here is the full history of how May 1 became Labour Day across the world.
Apa arti tanggal merah di kalender Indonesia? Tanggal merah menandai hari libur nasional. Pelajari bedanya libur nasional dan cuti bersama, siapa yang menetapkan (SKB 3 Menteri), dan kenapa tanggalnya bisa berubah.
How is Christmas celebrated around the world? From December 25 to Orthodox Christmas on January 7, discover Christmas dates, the history behind December 25, and unique traditions in countries across the globe.
Kenapa Hari Lahir Pancasila diperingati setiap 1 Juni? Tanggal ini menandai pidato Soekarno tahun 1945 yang pertama kali mencetuskan istilah Pancasila. Pelajari sejarah, makna, dan kelima silanya.
What is Seollal? Seollal is the Korean Lunar New Year, one of Korea’s most important holidays, marked with ancestral rites (charye), tteokguk rice-cake soup, and sebae bows. Learn the history and traditions.
Why does the year start on January 1? The date was set by Julius Caesar in 45 BC and confirmed by the Gregorian reform. Discover the history of New Year's Day and how it is celebrated around the world.
Apa saja nama 12 bulan dalam kalender Hijriah? Dari Muharram hingga Zulhijah, pelajari urutan, arti, dan bulan-bulan penting dalam kalender Islam — serta kenapa tanggalnya bergeser tiap tahun.
What is Tet? Tet Nguyen Dan is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, the country’s biggest and most important festival. Learn the history, traditions like lì xì and bánh chưng, and why the date follows the lunar calendar.
Why does Easter move every year? Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. Here is the rule explained simply, why Orthodox Easter differs, and the dates for the next few years.
Apa itu puasa Ramadan? Puasa Ramadan adalah ibadah wajib bagi umat Islam pada bulan Ramadan. Pelajari makna, rukun, syarat, hal yang membatalkan, dan keutamaan puasa — termasuk Lailatul Qadar.
What is Obon? Obon is a Japanese Buddhist festival honouring the spirits of ancestors, marked by bon odori dances, lanterns, and family visits to graves. Learn the history and why it is held in mid-August.
How is Easter celebrated around the world? From egg hunts and the Easter bunny to fireworks in Italy and water fights in Hungary, discover Easter traditions and customs in countries across the globe.
What is Pongal? Pongal is a four-day Tamil harvest festival thanking the sun god, famous for boiling the sweet rice dish that gives the festival its name. Learn the history, the four days, and why it falls in mid-January.
What is Songkran and why is it celebrated? Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year, held 13–15 April, famous for its nationwide water fights. Learn the history, the meaning of the water, and its Buddhist roots.
What is Diwali? The Hindu Festival of Lights is a five-day celebration of good over evil and light over darkness. Discover the meaning of Diwali, the five days explained, how it is celebrated, and the 2026 date.
What is Baisakhi? Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) marks the Punjabi harvest and the 1699 founding of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh. Learn the history and why this major Sikh festival falls around April 13–14.
What is Nowruz and why is it celebrated? Nowruz is the Persian New Year, marking the spring equinox around 20–21 March. Learn its ancient Zoroastrian roots, the Haft-sin table, and why over 300 million people celebrate it.
The Chinese zodiac has 12 animals in a fixed order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. Learn the order, how to find your animal by birth year, and the 12-year cycle explained.
What is the Qingming Festival? Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day) is when Chinese families clean ancestors’ graves and make offerings. Learn the history, traditions, and why it falls around April 4–5 each year.
What is Vesak Day? Vesak (Buddha Day) commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. Learn the history and meaning of Buddhism’s most sacred day, and why its date varies by country.
Where did Thanksgiving come from? The holiday traces back to a 1621 harvest feast in Plymouth and became a national US holiday in 1863. Discover the real history of Thanksgiving and why it is on the fourth Thursday of November.
What is Makar Sankranti? It marks the sun’s movement into Capricorn, celebrated across India with kite-flying, sesame sweets, and holy dips. Learn the history and why it falls around January 14 every year.
What is Chuseok? Often called Korean Thanksgiving, Chuseok is a major harvest festival honouring ancestors with songpyeon rice cakes and charye rites. Learn the history and why its date follows the lunar calendar.
Why is St Patrick's Day on March 17? It marks the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, in the 5th century. Discover the history, the meaning of the shamrock, and how the day became a global celebration.
What is the Lantern Festival? Yuan Xiao marks the final day of Chinese New Year celebrations, with glowing lanterns, riddles, and tangyuan sweet dumplings. Learn the history and why its date follows the lunar calendar.
What is the Dragon Boat Festival? Duanwu commemorates the poet Qu Yuan with dragon boat races and zongzi rice dumplings. Learn the history and legend behind the festival and why its date follows the lunar calendar.
Why is Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January? It honours the civil rights leader born on January 15, 1929. Learn the history of MLK Day, how it became a federal holiday, and why it is a day of service.
What is Ramadan? It is the Islamic holy month of fasting from dawn to sunset, observed by nearly two billion Muslims. Learn what Ramadan means, the fasting rules, who is exempt, and how it ends with Eid al-Fitr.
What is Losar? Losar is the Tibetan New Year, a multi-day Buddhist festival of renewal celebrated in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and the Himalayas. Learn the history, traditions, and why the date follows the Tibetan lunar calendar.
What is the Mid-Autumn Festival? Also called the Mooncake Festival, it celebrates the harvest full moon with family reunions and mooncakes. Learn the history, the legend of Chang’e, and why its date follows the lunar calendar.
Why is Memorial Day on the last Monday of May? It honours US military personnel who died in service, with roots in the post-Civil War "Decoration Day." Learn the history — and how it differs from Veterans Day.
What is Eid al-Fitr? It is the festival that marks the end of Ramadan, celebrated by Muslims worldwide with prayers, feasting and charity. Learn the meaning of Eid al-Fitr, its traditions, and what "Eid Mubarak" means.
What is Navratri? Navratri is a nine-night Hindu festival honouring the goddess Durga in her nine forms, celebrated with fasting, dance (garba and dandiya), and worship. Learn the history and why the date follows the lunar calendar.
What is Raksha Bandhan? It celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, when sisters tie a rakhi thread on a brother’s wrist. Learn the history and meaning, and why the date follows the Hindu lunar calendar.
Why is Veterans Day on November 11? It marks the 1918 armistice that ended World War I fighting. Learn the history of Armistice Day, how it became Veterans Day in the US and Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth, and why the poppy.
How many days are in a year? A common year has 365 days and a leap year has 366. But the Islamic, Hebrew and Chinese calendars have different year lengths. Here is the full explanation.
What is Dussehra? Dussehra (Vijayadashami) marks the victory of good over evil — Rama’s defeat of Ravana and Durga’s of Mahishasura. Learn the history, the burning of Ravana effigies, and why the date follows the lunar calendar.
Why is Earth Day on April 22? The first Earth Day in 1970 drew 20 million Americans and launched the modern environmental movement. Learn the history of Earth Day, who founded it, and how it went global.
GMT vs UTC — are they the same? Almost, but not quite. UTC is the modern time standard based on atomic clocks; GMT is a time zone. Here is the difference explained simply, and which one to use.
What is Ganesh Chaturthi? It celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of beginnings, with clay idols, processions, and immersion (visarjan). Learn the history and why the date follows the lunar calendar.
What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? It marks the 1862 Battle of Puebla, when Mexico defeated invading French forces — not Mexican independence. Learn the real history and why it is bigger in the US than in Mexico.
Want to know what day of the week you were born? Find your birth weekday instantly with our calculator, plus the simple "Doomsday" trick to work out any date's weekday by hand.
What is Janmashtami? Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, marked by midnight prayers, fasting, and the dahi handi pot-breaking. Learn the history and why the date follows the lunar calendar.
Why is Korean Liberation Day on August 15? Gwangbokjeol marks the end of Japanese colonial rule in 1945. Learn the history of Korea’s "return of light," and why August 15 is significant for both Koreas.
How many seconds are in a day? There are 86,400 seconds in a day, 1,440 minutes, and 24 hours. Here is the full breakdown for a day, week, month and year — plus the simple maths behind it.
Why is Italy Liberation Day on April 25? Festa della Liberazione marks the 1945 end of Nazi occupation and Fascist rule. Learn the history of Italy’s national day and the Resistance it honours.
How many weeks until Christmas? Christmas Day is always 25 December. Get a live, always-correct countdown to Christmas, see how many weekends are left, and learn how to count the weeks yourself.
Why is Argentina Independence Day on July 9? It marks the 1816 declaration of independence from Spain at the Congress of Tucumán. Learn the history of Día de la Independencia and how it differs from the May Revolution.
Why is Brazil Independence Day on September 7? It marks the "Grito do Ipiranga" of 1822, when Dom Pedro I declared independence from Portugal. Learn the history of Sete de Setembro and how Brazil became an empire, then a republic.
What is Hanukkah? The Jewish Festival of Lights is an eight-day celebration of the rededication of the Temple. Learn the meaning of Hanukkah, why it lasts 8 nights, the menorah, and the 2026 dates.
Why is ANZAC Day on April 25? It marks the 1915 Gallipoli landing in World War I, when the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps came ashore. Learn the history of ANZAC Day, dawn services, and "Lest we forget."
Where does Halloween come from? Its roots lie in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, over 2,000 years ago. Discover the real history of Halloween — Samhain, All Hallows' Eve, jack-o'-lanterns and trick-or-treating.
Why is King's Day on April 27? Koningsdag celebrates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander. Learn the history — from Queen's Day to King's Day — and why the Netherlands turns orange with flea markets and canal parties.
The shortest day of 2026 is the December solstice on 21 December — the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. Learn when it happens, why daylight is shortest, and how day length changes after it.
Why is Waitangi Day on February 6? It marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 between the British Crown and Māori chiefs. Learn the history of New Zealand’s national day — and why it is also a day of debate.
Why is Independence Day on July 4? It marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Learn the history of the Fourth of July, why some say July 2 is the "real" date, and why 2026 is America's 250th — the Semiquincentennial.
How is New Year celebrated around the world? From eating 12 grapes in Spain to first-footing in Scotland and ringing bells 108 times in Japan, discover New Year's Eve and Day traditions across the globe.
Kenapa Hari Kemerdekaan Indonesia diperingati setiap 17 Agustus? Hari itu menandai Proklamasi Kemerdekaan oleh Soekarno-Hatta pada 1945. Pelajari sejarah 17 Agustus, makna Proklamasi, dan HUT ke-81 RI di tahun 2026.
Every full moon of 2026 has a traditional name — from January's Wolf Moon to December's Cold Moon. Here is the full list of full moon names, what they mean, and where they come from.
Why is Mexican Independence Day on September 16? It marks the "Grito de Dolores" of 1810, when Miguel Hidalgo called for rebellion against Spain. Learn the history — and why it is not Cinco de Mayo.
What is Eid al-Adha? The "Festival of Sacrifice" is the second major Islamic holiday, honouring Ibrahim's devotion and marking the end of Hajj. Learn the meaning of Eid al-Adha, Qurbani, and the 2026 date.
A fiscal year (financial year) is a 12-month accounting period that often doesn't match the calendar year. Here are the fiscal year start and end dates for the US, UK, India, Australia, Japan and more — and why they differ.
How is Chinese New Year celebrated? From red envelopes and the reunion dinner to lion dances and lucky taboos, discover the key Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) traditions and what they mean.
Why is Canada Day on July 1? It marks Confederation in 1867, when the British North America Act united the colonies into the Dominion of Canada. Learn the history, why it was once called Dominion Day, and how it is celebrated.
Why is Friday the 13th unlucky? The superstition combines ancient fears of the number 13 and the day Friday. Discover where the Friday the 13th superstition comes from, its name, and whether it is really unlucky.
Why is German Unity Day on October 3? It marks German reunification in 1990, when East and West Germany became one country again. Learn the history of Tag der Deutschen Einheit — and why it isn't on November 9.
What is the difference between the Julian and Gregorian calendars? The Gregorian reform of 1582 fixed a drift in the older Julian calendar. Here is what changed, why there is a 13-day gap, and who still uses the Julian calendar.
Why is Juneteenth on June 19? It marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally learned they were free. Learn the history of Juneteenth and how it became a US federal holiday in 2021.
Why are there 12 months in a year, and where do their names come from? From Roman gods to emperors and mis-counted numbers, discover the fascinating origin of January through December.
A leap second is an extra second added to world time (UTC) to keep atomic clocks in step with Earth's rotation. Learn what leap seconds are, why they exist, and why they're being abolished by 2035.
How many working days are in a year? A typical year has about 260–262 weekdays before public holidays. Here are the 2026 and 2027 figures, how to count working days, and how holidays change the total by country.
Why does France celebrate Bastille Day on July 14? It marks the storming of the Bastille in 1789, a turning point of the French Revolution. Discover the history, meaning, and how "le 14 juillet" is celebrated.
Why is Australia Day on January 26? It marks the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove. Learn the history of Australia Day, how it is celebrated, and the "Invasion Day" debate.
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Daftar lengkap tanggal merah Indonesia 2027 — libur nasional, cuti bersama, long weekend, dan strategi pengambilan cuti maksimal.
Idul Fitri 2027 jatuh sekitar 9 Maret. Penjelasan lengkap: cara penentuan tanggal, sidang isbat, perbedaan Indonesia dan Saudi, prediksi 5 tahun ke depan.
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Diwali 2026 is November 8. Complete list of countries where Diwali is celebrated, dates by region, traditions, and travel tips.
Plan your travel around the world's most exciting holiday celebrations. Country-by-country guide to when each destination peaks for festivals and weather.
Sejarah lengkap proklamasi kemerdekaan Indonesia 17 Agustus 1945. Detik-detik di Jalan Pegangsaan Timur, peran Sukarno-Hatta, kisah Sayuti Melik, dan tradisi peringatan.
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When is Eid al-Fitr 2026 in your country? Confirmed and expected dates for Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Malaysia, Pakistan, and 30 others.
How calendars work around the world. Solar, lunar, and lunisolar systems — Gregorian, Hijri, Hebrew, Buddhist Era, Chinese, Persian, Indian Saka.
Working across time zones? Complete guide to comparing timezones, scheduling meetings, daylight saving rules, and the best world clock tools.
Chinese New Year 2026 is February 17 — Year of the Horse. Complete guide: history, traditions, food, greetings, where to go, holiday schedule.
Which country has the most public holidays? Iran tops the list with 26 days. The US has 11 federal holidays. Complete ranking of 50+ countries for 2026.
Imlek 2026 di Indonesia jatuh 17 Februari — Tahun Kuda Api. Sejarah Imlek di Indonesia, kuliner, angpao, tradisi, dan tips wisata Cap Go Meh.
Easter falls on different dates each year. Here are Easter Sunday dates from 2026 to 2030 (Western + Orthodox), plus how Easter is calculated.
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