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Holidays Around the WorldAll Countries • All Holidays • Major Religions • Multi-CulturalFebruary HolidaysFebruary 24 is Estonia’s Independence Day
Independence Day of Estonia: February 24Independence Day is a public holiday in Estonia. Estonia celebrates its independence every 24th of February each year. Originally, Estonians declared independence on February 24, 1918 until the Soviet Union (SU) occupied the country in 1940 before the start of World War II. SU’s occupation of Estonia ended on August 21, 1991 which is brought about by the unstable political status of the socialist state. Republic Day: Guyana’s Most Festive Holiday Celebration
Republic Day: February 23Republic Day is a public holiday in Guyana. Guyana celebrates Republic Day or Mashramani (abbreviated as ‘Mash) on February usually on the 23rd. Guyanese citizens enjoy festive and colourful parades much like that of a carnival, music, and games. Guyanese cook on this special day to mark the birth of a new country. Brunei Joyously Celebrates National Day
National Day: February 23National Day is a public holiday in Brunei. Brunei, an oil-rich tropical country located on the northern coast of Borneo in Southeast Asia, is set to celebrate its twenty-sixth National Day on February 23, 2010. The Bruneians, dedicated to maintaining a strong sense of culture and history, mark their full independence from Britain with numerous events and historical presentations each National Day. Ash Wednesday Observed by Christians
Ash Wednesday: March 9Ash Wednesday is a religious observance for Christians all over the world. Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent. The holiday’s name exists because on this day, Christians attending Mass will be marked by a cross of ash on the forehead as a sign of penance. The date changes according to the date set for Lent, and it comes 46 days before, not counting Sundays. Shaheed Day is Celebrated in Bangladesh
Shaheed Day: February 21Shaheed Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Bangladesh Shaheed Day is observed as a National Mourning Day for Bangladesh which is held in memory of the students of Dhaka University who were killed on their battle to protect Bangla as their National language. It is also known to the citizens as Martyrs’ Day and it is one of the most solemnly celebrated holidays in Bangladesh. « Previous Page — Next Page » |
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