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Slovak National Uprising Commemorated in Slovakia

Slovak National Uprising is a public holiday in Slovakia.

Slovak National Uprising Date: August 29, 2010

Slovak National Uprising is a public holiday in Slovakia.

Slovak National Uprising (SNP) was an armed rebellion that broke out in Slovakia in late August 1944 and continued until October 1944 during World War II. The uprising was launched on August 29, 1944 in an attempt to overthrow the pro-Nazi government of Jozef Tiso. Since then, August 29 has been celebrated every year in Slovakia to mark the anniversary of the uprising.

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Posted on 28 Aug 2010 in : April Holidays, August Holidays, Slovakia Holidays


Burundi Observes Independence Day

Independence Day is a public holiday in Burundi.

Independence Day: July 1, 2010

Independence Day is a public holiday in Burundi.

After Germany’s defeat in World War I, Belgium was handed control of parts of east Africa, including the area that is now known as Burundi. Through indirect rule, Belgium encouraged the reigning Tutsi tribe to dominate relations in the region, leaving the Hutu tribes with little. The imbalances that this caused, coupled with Belgium’s allowance for the creation of political parties in 1948, led to a powerful independence movement in the country. Burundi eventually went on to gain independence from Belgium in 1962, and that independence is still observed today.

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Posted on 30 Jun 2010 in : April Holidays, Burundi Holidays, July Holidays


Reunification Day

Reunification Day.

Reunification Day Date: April 30, 2010

Reunification Day is celebrated in Vietnam.

Reunification Day or Victory Day or Liberation Day is the occasion when Saigon was captured by the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese troops on April 30,1967. This was the end of the Vietnam War. For the people living in exile it is remembered as the ’Fall of Saigon’. It is considered as a day of reflection by the exiled Vietnamese who were displaced in overseas communities. It also marked the reunification of Vietnam under the communist government. Black April is the name given to the week of April 30.

Reunification Day

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Posted on 30 Apr 2010 in : April Holidays, Vietnam Holidays


Queen’s Birthday

Queen's Birthday.

Queen’s Birthday Date: April 30, 2010

Queen’s Birthday is celebrated in the Netherlands.

The Netherlands Queen’s birthday fall on 30 April or on 29th April, if the 30th is a Sunday and is a national holiday in Netherlands Antilles, Netherlands and Aruba. The day is considered as a symbol of national unity. It is also aimed at bringing about a feeling of togetherness.

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Posted on 30 Apr 2010 in : April Holidays, Netherlands Holidays


Store Bededag or Common Prayer Day

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Common Prayers Day: April 30, 2010

Common Prayers Day is a public holiday in Denmark and Greenland.

Denmark celebrates Common Prayers Day usually on the last Friday after the celebration of Easter Sunday. The date of the celebration varies, but for 2010, it will be celebrated on April 30, 2010. The holiday is locally known as, ‘Store Bededag.’

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Posted on 29 Apr 2010 in : April Holidays, Denmark Holidays, Greenland Holidays, March Holidays

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