Today's World Holidays
Today's Global and National Public Holidays
Ashtami in Bangladesh
Ashtami is a optional holiday in Bangladesh
Govardhan Puja in India
Govardhan Puja, which is celebrated throughout India as Govardhan Parva and Annakut, is one of the major festivals in Hinduism. This festival falls on the fourth day of the Hindu month of Kartik and usually coincides with the full moon day or Purnima. The festival marks the day when Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Mountain on his little finger and held it aloft to protect the villagers of Braj from the downpour of the Gods. Govardhan Puja is a restricted holiday in India.
Astami (Dashain) in Nepal
Astami (Dashain) in Nepal — a national festival observance and public holiday — features tika blessings, family gatherings and traditional rituals, a must-see cultural highlight for travelers.
Chulalongkorn Day in Thailand
Chulalongkorn Day is a national holiday in Thailand
Bhai Duj in India
Bhai Duj is one of the most auspicious festivals celebrated by Indians across the world. This is celebrated on the second day of Diwali and is dedicated to the love and affection between brothers and sisters. Brothers and sisters light up diyas and exchange homemade gifts and sweets. Bhai Duj is a Hindu festival that celebrates the relationship between a brother and a sister on the second day after the new moon in the Hindu month of Kartika.
Royal Hobart Show in Australia
Royal Hobart Show is a state holiday in Australia
1956 Revolution Memorial Day in Hungary
Hands entwined, training their voices to the sky, Hungarians mark the annual celebration of 1956 Revolution Memorial Day. From deep within the streets of Budapest to the coziest of countryside villages, citizens all across Hungary turn to this day of remembrance as a symbol of their national unity. 1956 Revolution Memorial Day is a national holiday in Hungary.
Liberation Day in Libya
Happy Liberation Day, Libya! For years, the people of Libya have suffered oppression, corruption, and division. Today marks a special day of celebration for the Libyan people, who are free from tyranny and celebrate the liberation of their nation. Liberation Day is a public holiday in Libya.
Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle in North Macedonia
The Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle, or Ilinden, is a special occasion for all Macedonians. It is a day to remember the struggle and sacrifices made in order to achieve independence and freedom. Ilinden is a national holiday in North Macedonia and is celebrated annually on August 2nd. Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle is a national holiday in North Macedonia.
Nawami (Dashain) in Nepal
Nepal is a small landlocked country that abounds with natural beauty, cultural heritage, and a diverse set of beliefs. Considered one of the holiest festivals in the Hindu religion, Dashain is celebrated in Nepal for fifteen days. Also known as 'Nawami', Dashain is one of the most popular Hindu festivals celebrated all over Nepal, including the capital city of Kathmandu. Nawami (Dashain) is a public holiday in Nepal.