holiday generally established by law, usually a non-working day for most people
Why is Austria's National Day celebrated on October 26th?: Austria celebrates its national holiday on Monday October 26th. What does the day mean to Austrians?
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OpinionHead of State celebrates National Day: "Neutrality has never meant that others are responsible for our security"
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October 28 Brings Free Entry to Greek Archaeological Sites and Museums: October 28 brings free admission at Greek archaeological sites and museums ...
greekreporter.com/2026/10/23/october-28-free-admission-greece-museums-2026/
Makinde campaign group calls Tinubu ‘modern-day Pharaoh’: The group said Mr Tinubu’s claim during the 66th Independence Day that Nigeria is approaching a ...
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Every year on October 10, Taiwan marks Double Ten National Day, commemorating the 1911 Wuchang Uprising that led to the founding of the Republic of China in ... Show more
Macron urges calm as France counts the cost of worst unrest in years: PARIS/LIMOGES (Reuters) -- President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm on Sunday ...
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France's Macron vows to hold accountable those who 'sought to bring down the Republic'
pbs.org/newshour/world/frances-macron-vows-to-hold-accountable-those-who-sought-to-bring-down-the-republic
Scenes from the ROC's 115th National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on Saturday.
Botswana Gazette Oct 17
Mmolotsi Rejects Elephant Elimination Claims: Minister Wynter Mmolotsi has defended Botswana's wildlife management policy amid criticism of an Independence ...
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Lai warns of China's pressure on Taiwan, outlines vision in National Day address
President Lai Ching-te on Saturday criticized China for using military ... Show more
A coalition of more than 160 South African civil society groups is calling for a National Day of Action against xenophobia on October 30 ... Show more
Taipei 101 staged a 14-minute fireworks and drone show Saturday night to celebrate Taiwan’s National Day.
The show used 600 drones
The drones formed images ... Show more
Happy National Day!
Photos by Cassiopée Charpentier, Bonnie White/TT
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Pedro Sánchez greeted by chorus of boos and jeers at Spain's National Day parade: Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces loud boos and jeers at Madrid's 12 October ...
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From market-bag colors to a semiconductor-inspired logo, Taiwan’s Double Ten National Day gets a new look every year.
Over the past decade ... Show more
The Star-Ledger Oct 10
Do kids have school on Columbus Day?: Are schools closed on Columbus Day? It depends on your state, district and type of school
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Han’s National Day remarks spark debate over political rhetoric | Taiwan News | Oct. 10, 2026 15:53
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Giant Taiwan flag flies from helicopter for national dayGiant Taiwan flag flies from helicopter for national day | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Military stages full-scale National Day flyover rehearsal in Taipei - Focus Taiwan
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VIDEO: What Tinubu told Nigerians on 66th Independence Anniversary
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SFGATE Oct 03
California adds Native American Day as new paid holiday: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill on Sept. 25, the day of the holiday this year.
sfgate.com/bayarea/article/native-american-california-paid-holiday-22458277.php
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he wanted Captain Smit Machchhar, the pilot of flydubai FZ1703, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... Show more
Netanyahu invites 'true hero' Indian flydubai captain to Israel: Netanyahu said he wanted Captain Smit Machchhar and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light ...
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Canadians mark sixth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Canadians across the country will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on ...
cp24.com/news/canada/2026/09/30/canadians-mark-sixth-annual-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/
October 1: Cyprus Celebrates 66 Years of Independence: Cyprus Independence Day falls on October 1, though the republic was established on August 16, 1960 ...
greekreporter.com/2026/10/01/cyprus-independence-october/
Native American Day is new paid state holiday in California: Bill from Assemblymember James Ramos, D-San Bernardino, sets the fourth Friday of September to ...
sbsun.com/2026/10/01/native-american-day-is-new-paid-state-holiday-in-california/
Sylvia Mendez gets her own holiday in California: The April 14 state holiday honors Mendez and her family's fight to end school segregation in California.
ocregister.com/2026/10/03/sylvia-mendez-gets-her-own-holiday-in-california/
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'Hero for the world': Netanyahu invites PM Modi, Flydubai pilot Machchhar to light celebratory flame on Independence Day
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Botswana approves killing of 23 elephants this week for celebrations: The authorisation has drawn criticism from conservationists and one of Botswana's former ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/03/botswana-approves-killing-of-23-elephants-this-week-for-celebrations/
Omani flydubai hijacker told passengers to kill him after he was restrained, Israelis tell PM
jpost.com/israel-news/article-910361
City of Melbourne looks to reinstate Australia Day parade: The council has voted to overturn a 2022 decision to advocate for the federal government to move ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-09-30/city-of-melbourne-to-halt-australia-day-change-the-date-campaign/107209916
Nigerian workers threaten warning strike over high petrol prices, minimum wage: The workers asked President Bola Tinubu to address their demands in his national ...
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Daily Sabah Sep 30
California becomes 1st US state to officially recognize Muslim holidays: California has formally recognized Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, Islam’s two major ...
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businesstech.co.za Sep 28
National shutdown hitting South Africa this week: Protest group March and March is readying another national day of mass protest this week ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/877174/national-shutdown-hitting-south-africa-this-week/
DON’T GIVE IN TO FEAR: THE fight against crime must not come at the expense of freedom, President Christine Kangaloo has said.
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Reconciliation events important amid rising denialism, says Sooke walk organizer: Sooke walk, South Island Powwow, bike ride among many events marking National ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/reconciliation-events-important-amid-rising-denialism-says-sooke-walk-organizer-12830326
Popular Selsey holiday park taken over by Haven in major change: A national holiday park company has announced it has taken over a popular holiday park in Selsey ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/business/popular-selsey-holiday-park-taken-over-by-haven-in-major-change-9173475
Prime Minister delivers Republic Day message to UNC members - CNC3: Despite criticism over her decision to issue a special Independence Day message directed at ...
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Saudi Gazette Sep 25
Impressive Diriyah military parade showcases heritage, unity, and national pride: In a scene embodying the values of unity and national pride that characterized ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/664845/saudi-arabia/impressive-diriyah-military-parade-showcases-heritage-unity-and-national-pride
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 will mark the first time Zimbabwe will be observing President Emmerson Mnangagwa's birthday as a public holiday
Key FactsZimbabwe makes Mnangagwa’s birthday an annual holiday
Sep 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Through Statutory Instrument 148 of 2026, the government designated 15 September annually as the national public holiday Munhumutapa Day.
- The name refers to the title used by rulers of the historic Mutapa Empire, a powerful Shona kingdom from the 14th to 17th centuries.
- Local media reported that the relevant notice had been published on Wednesday.
- In July, a law extended Mnangagwa’s term from 2028 to 2030; on Thursday, he hinted at staying beyond that.
I will still be around; I do not know about you.— Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe's president, quoted as saying he will still be around in nine years, implying he intends to stay in power beyond 2030.
In Grito, President Sheinbaum celebrates migrants, women insurgents and the dignity of Mexico’s diverse peoples
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Saudi Gazette Sep 21
Jeddah marked the upcoming Saudi National Day with three days of air shows over the Waterfront. Part of a Ministry of Defense program ... Show more
Grand jury finds no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of Nolan Wells: A grand jury found Wells' cause of death "consistent with drowning ...
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Times of Oman Sep 21
In Pictures | Oman joins Saudi Arabia in celebrating its 96th National Day
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Ramaphosa announces extra public holiday for South Africa: Following the official gazetting of the extra November public holiday in South Africa ...
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President William Lai marked Armed Forces Day today by honoring fallen soldiers at the National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine in Taipei ... Show more
Reform UK criticises flying of Pakistan flag over Cardiff Castle: Reform UK MPs and MSs attacked a decision to fly the flag of Pakistan on Cardiff Castle
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A 9/11 widow’s fight to remember the tragic day differently: A Collingwood woman whose husband died on the 106th floor of the World Trade Center during the Sept ...
cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/09/10/a-911-widows-fight-to-remember-the-tragic-day-differently/
Nepal observes national mourning as flash flood toll crosses 1,340: Nepal on Monday observed a national day of mourning on the 13th day of the Rasuwa flash flood ...
business-standard.com/world-news/nepal-observes-national-mourning-as-flash-flood-toll-crosses-1-340-126090700091_1.html
vietnamnews.vn Sep 02
🇻🇳 Leaders from Laos 🇱🇦, China 🇨🇳, Cambodia 🇰🇭, Russia 🇷🇺, the DPRK 🇰🇵, Mongolia 🇲🇳, the US 🇺🇸, Japan 🇯🇵, France 🇫🇷 and the UK 🇬🇧 have sent congratulatory ... Show more
Leaders of nations extend congratulations to Việt Nam on National Day
Leaders of nations extend congratulations to Việt Nam on National Day
21-Minute Rousing Speech Posted: Zelenskyy Issues a Challenge to Putin on Ukraine's Independence Day
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Key FactsSelenskyj announces continued resistance to Putin’s war
Aug 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- On August 24, Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day, for which Selenskyj released a 21-minute address.
- Selenskyj said the international community must bring Russia to its knees through unity and announced continued resistance to the war.
- He again rejected ceding the Donetsk territory demanded by Russia and said nobody believed this would end the war.
- Selenskyj highlighted Ukraine’s defense industry and daily strikes on targets in Russia’s hinterland, appealed to China and called for tougher sanctions against Russia.
China must not remain silent any longer.— Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in his Independence Day address, urged China not to stay silent and to back its leadership role civilizationally by making clear that no dictator should threaten the planet with outdated warheads.
Mickela: PM must stop dividing the country: Patriotic Labour Front Mickela Panday leader called upon Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to refrain from ...
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Our deals experts hunted down the 48 best Labor Day discounts from 146 top brands
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Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar arrives at the Queen's Park Savannah for the 64th Independence Day parade.
Video by Jensen LaVende.
vietnamnews.vn Sep 02
🇻🇳 On the morning of September 2, a flag-raising ceremony was held at Ba Đình Square in Hà Nội to mark the 81st anniversary of the success of the August ... Show more