100 Holidays Celebrated Around the World

Below you will find a list of 100 holidays celebrated all around the world.  You will notice that there are many entries with the same name (Independence Day and National Day as examples), this is because different countries celebrate these days at different times of the year and in different ways!  

  1. Christmas (Worldwide) – A Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ marked by gift-giving.
  2. Diwali (India) – Hindu festival of lights symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
  3. Chinese New Year (China) – Traditional lunar New Year celebrated with fireworks and dragon dances.
  4. Hanukkah (Worldwide) – Jewish festival of lights, commemorating the miracle of oil lasting 8 days.
  5. Holi (India) – Hindu festival of colors, celebrating the arrival of spring.
  6. Eid al-Fitr (Worldwide) – Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan with feasting and prayers.
  7. Easter (Worldwide) – Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  8. Songkran (Thailand) – Thai New Year’s festival known for water fights and cleansing rituals.
  9. Thanksgiving (USA) – A harvest festival where people express gratitude and enjoy a family meal.
  10. Independence Day (Various Countries) – Commemorates the nation’s independence from colonial rule.
  11. St. Patrick’s Day (Ireland) – Celebration of Irish culture and patron saint with parades and green attire.
  12. Bastille Day (France) – Marks the French Revolution’s beginning, celebrated with parades and fireworks.
  13. Children’s Day (Various Countries) – Celebrates children’s rights and well-being.
  14. Valentine’s Day (Worldwide) – Day of love and affection, often marked by exchanging cards and gifts.
  15. Carnival (Brazil) – A vibrant festival with parades, costumes, and samba dancing before Lent.
  16. Dia de los Muertos (Mexico) – Day of the Dead, honoring deceased loved ones with altars and offerings.
  17. Nowruz (Iran) – Persian New Year, celebrated with feasts and the Haft-Seen table.
  18. Dragon Boat Festival (China) – Honors poet Qu Yuan with boat races and zongzi eating.
  19. Bonfire Night (UK) – Remembers Guy Fawkes’ failed plot with fireworks and bonfires.
  20. Vesak (Buddhist Countries) – Celebrates Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing with meditation and kindness.
  21. Day of the Dead (Philippines) – All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day with family gatherings at cemeteries.
  22. Hanami (Japan) – Cherry blossom viewing, with picnics and appreciating the beauty of nature.
  23. Oktoberfest (Germany) – World’s largest beer festival celebrating Bavarian culture with music and food.
  24. Mardi Gras (USA, Brazil, Others) – “Fat Tuesday” carnival with parades and indulgence before Lent.
  25. Bastille Day (France) – French National Day, commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison.
  26. Pongal (India) – Tamil harvest festival with traditional cooking and cow worship.
  27. Ramadan (Worldwide) – Islamic holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection.
  28. Diwali (Mauritius) – Hindu festival of lights celebrated with colorful lights and firecrackers.
  29. Timkat (Ethiopia) – Ethiopian Epiphany, celebrated with baptismal ceremonies and processions.
  30. Anzac Day (Australia, New Zealand) – Commemorates soldiers’ service and sacrifice in wars.
  31. Independence Day (India) – Marks India’s freedom from British rule with parades and flag hoisting.
  32. Loy Krathong (Thailand) – Festival of floating lanterns to pay respects to water spirits.
  33. Christmas (Ethiopia) – Celebrated on January 7th, following the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar.
  34. Constitution Day (Japan) – Commemorates the country’s constitution and democracy.
  35. Republic Day (India) – Celebrates the adoption of India’s constitution with parades and ceremonies.
  36. Navratri (India) – Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, featuring dance and music.
  37. La Tomatina (Spain) – Tomato-throwing festival in Buñol, Spain, held in August.
  38. Children’s Day (Japan) – Celebrates children’s happiness and acknowledges their importance.
  39. Obon Festival (Japan) – Honors ancestors with dance, music, and lantern lighting.
  40. Liberation Day (Netherlands) – Marks the end of World War II German occupation.
  41. King’s Day (Netherlands) – Celebrates the monarch’s birthday with festivities, markets, and orange attire.
  42. Constitution Day (Norway) – Celebrates the signing of Norway’s constitution in 1814.
  43. Heritage Day (South Africa) – Celebrates the nation’s cultural diversity and heritage.
  44. Independence Day (Mexico) – Marks Mexico’s independence from Spain with celebrations and parades.
  45. Guy Fawkes Night (New Zealand) – Remembers Guy Fawkes with fireworks and bonfires.
  46. Queen’s Birthday (UK, Various Commonwealth Countries) – Honors the reigning monarch’s birthday.
  47. Eid al-Adha (Worldwide) – Islamic festival of sacrifice, honoring Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son.
  48. Youth Day (South Africa) – Commemorates the Soweto Uprising and youth activism.
  49. International Women’s Day (Worldwide) – Celebrates women’s achievements and advocates for gender equality.
  50. International Children’s Day (Worldwide) – Promotes child welfare and rights.
  51. Victory Day (Russia) – Marks the surrender of Nazi Germany in World War II.
  52. Midsummer’s Eve (Sweden) – Celebrates the summer solstice with dancing around the maypole.
  53. Eid al-Mawlid (Worldwide) – Celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic tradition.
  54. Independence Day (Canada) – Marks Canada’s confederation with fireworks and parades.
  55. Australia Day (Australia) – Celebrates the arrival of the First Fleet with festivities and citizenship ceremonies.
  56. Carnival (Trinidad and Tobago) – Festive season with parades, costumes, and calypso music.
  57. Republic Day (Italy) – Celebrates Italy becoming a republic after World War II.
  58. St. George’s Day (England) – Honors the patron saint of England with various celebrations.
  59. National Day (Switzerland) – Marks the foundation of the Swiss Confederation in 1291.
  60. Victory in Europe Day (Europe) – Celebrates the end of World War II in Europe.
  61. Women’s Equality Day (USA) – Commemorates women’s suffrage and advocates for equality.
  62. International Day of Peace (Worldwide) – Promotes peace and non-violence on a global scale.
  63. Boxing Day (UK, Canada, Others) – Traditionally a day to give gifts to the less fortunate.
  64. World Environment Day (Worldwide) – Raises awareness and action for environmental protection.
  65. Labour Day (Various Countries) – Celebrates workers’ rights and achievements.
  66. Gandhi Jayanti (India) – Honors Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, promoting non-violence and peace.
  67. Emancipation Day (Various Countries) – Commemorates the abolition of slavery.
  68. Ascension Day (Various Christian Countries) – Celebrates Jesus’ ascension into heaven.
  69. Freedom Day (South Africa) – Celebrates the first democratic elections in 1994.
  70. National Day (Norway) – Marks Norway’s declaration of independence from Denmark in 1814.
  71. National Day (France) – Celebrates the storming of the Bastille and unity.
  72. Anzac Day (Cook Islands) – Commemorates soldiers’ service and sacrifice in wars.
  73. International Day of the World’s Indigenous People (Worldwide) – Raises awareness of indigenous peoples’ rights.
  74. National Day (Sweden) – Celebrates the crowning of King Gustav Vasa in 1523.
  75. National Day (Bahrain) – Celebrates the country’s independence from the UK in 1971.
  76. International Day of the Girl Child (Worldwide) – Focuses on girls’ rights and empowerment.
  77. National Day (Oman) – Celebrates the country’s independence from Portugal in 1650.
  78. Human Rights Day (Worldwide) – Commemorates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
  79. National Day (Qatar) – Celebrates the unification of Qatar and independence from the UK in 1878.
  80. National Day (Saudi Arabia) – Celebrates the unification of the kingdom.
  81. International Day for Tolerance (Worldwide) – Promotes understanding and acceptance of different cultures.
  82. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (Worldwide) – Fights against racial discrimination.
  83. Universal Children’s Day (Worldwide) – Focuses on child rights and welfare.
  84. National Day (United Arab Emirates) – Celebrates the unification of the emirates in 1971.
  85. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (USA) – Honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
  86. Remembrance Day (UK, Canada, Others) – Commemorates the soldiers who died in World War I.
  87. National Day (Kuwait) – Celebrates the country’s independence from the UK in 1961.
  88. Republic Day (India) – Celebrates India’s adoption of the constitution in 1950.
  89. Labour Day (United States) – Honors the contributions of workers.
  90. National Day (Bhutan) – Celebrates the King’s coronation in 1907.
  91. National Day (Belize) – Celebrates independence from the UK in 1981.
  92. National Day (Vanuatu) – Marks the country’s independence from the UK and France in 1980.
  93. Flag Day (United States) – Commemorates the adoption of the US flag in 1777.
  94. Youth and Sports Day (Turkey) – Celebrates youth and sporting achievements.
  95. Constitution Day (Poland) – Celebrates the adoption of the Polish constitution in 1791.
  96. Independence Day (Greece) – Marks Greece’s independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821.
  97. National Day (Pakistan) – Celebrates the country’s independence from the UK in 1947.
  98. Queen’s Birthday (Australia) – Honors the reigning monarch’s birthday.
  99. International Day of Education (Worldwide) – Promotes access to education for all.
  100. Arbor Day (Worldwide) – Focuses on planting and caring for trees.