- Afghanistan
- Afghanistan:
The Republic of Afghanistan lies in southwest Asia, bordered by Iran, Pakistan, republics of the former Soviet Union, and China. Islam is the predominant religion.
Independence Day, May 27.
Anniversary of the day in 1921 when sovereignty was established.
Children's Day, August 30.
Mother's Day, June 14.
Jeshyn-Afghan Days, August [28-31?].
Commemorates the peace treaty of 1920. Also known as Independence
Days.
National Assembly Day, second Wednesday in September.
Revolution Day, April 27.
Public holidays.
The national holidays are Eid al-Fetr, Eid al-Qorban, Afghan New
Year (March 21 or 22), Yom Ashura, Workers' Day (May 1), Independence Day,
Prophet's Birthday, Independence Festival, Pushtunistan Day, National Assembly
Day, Deliverance Day, and the first day of Ramadan. The sabbath is on Friday,
with work ceasing on noon Thursday. Saturday and Sunday are normal work
days.
- Albania
- Albania:
The Republic of Albania country in south-eastern Europe, just north of Greece. In 1967, all religions were prohibited. The places of worship were allowed to reopen in 1990. The majority of Albanians are of Islamic background.
Independence Day, November 28.
Turkish rule of Albania was ended with the Balkan War, after which
a proclamation of independence was made on November 28, 1912.
Liberation Day, November 29.
On this day in 1944, at the end of World War II, liberation from
German and Italian troops was
proclaimed.
Proclamation of the Republic Day, January 11.
Anniversary of the establishment of Albania in 1946.
Army Day, July 10.
A public holiday.
Public holidays.
New Year's Day, International Women's Day, Independence Day.
- Algeria
- Algeria:
The Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria borders the Mediterranean Sea on the
north coast of Africa. Islam is the state religion.
Independence Day, July 3.
Anniversary of independence from France in 1962.
Revolution Day, November 1.
Commemorates the first well coordinated attacks on Nov 1, 1954,
begun by the National Liberation
Front, against French-operated military installations, public utilities,
and communications facilities.
National Day, June 19.
Anniversary of the overthrow of Mohammed Ben Bella in a bloodless
coup d'état in 1965.
Public holidays.
New Year's Day, Leilat al-Meiraj, first day of Ramadan, Id al-Fitr,
Labor Day (May 1), Id al-Adha, National Day (Jun 19), Islamic New Year,
Ashora, Independence Day, Mouloud, Revolution Day.
- American Samoa
- American Samoa:
This External Territory of the United States is made up of seven islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Flag Day, April 17.
Commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Instrument of
Cession in 1900, in acceptance of
Theodore Roosevelt's invitation, and the anniversary of the establishment
of a Samoan constitutional government in 1960.
Public holidays.
New Year's Day, George Washington's Birthday, Flag Day, Memorial
Day US Independence Day,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas.
- Andorra
- Andorra:
The Valleys of Andorra are in the eastern Pyrenees, between France and Spain. Each parish holds an annual festival lasting for three days in the summer.
National Feast Day, September 8.
Public holidays.
New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, National Feast Day,
Christmas (Dec 25-26).
- Anglola
- Anglola:
The Republic of Angola is located on Africa's west coast.
National Holiday, February 4.
Anniversary of the outbreak of the armed struggle against portuguese
colonialism.
MPLA Foundation Day, December 10, 1977.
The controlling MPLA-Labor party was formed.
National Hero's Day, September 17.
Birthday of Dr. Agostinho Neto.
Independence Day, November 11, 1975.
Victory Day, March 27.
Pioneers' Day, December 1.
Family Day, December 25.
Youth Day, April 14.
Public holidays.
New Year's Day, National Holiday (Feb 4), Victory Day, Workers'
Day (May 1), National Hero's
Day, Independence Day, MPLA Foundation Day, and Family Day (Dec
25). In addition there are
several holidays which are not officially recognized, yet are generally
treated as public holidays. These
are Youth Day, Armed Forces Day (Aug 1), and Pioneers' Day.
- Anguilla
- Anguilla:
The northernmost of the Leeward Islands. This is a British Dependent Territory.
Public holidays.
New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labor Day, Spring Bank
Holiday, Whit Monday,
Anguilla Day (Jun 1), Queen's Official Birthday, August Monday,
August Thursday, Constitution Day,
Separation Day, Christmas.
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Antigua and Barbuda:
This country is made up of two islands in the West Indies. English is the official language.
Independence Day, November 1, 1981.
This was in spite of opposition in Barbuda to becoming independent
as part of Antigua.
Public holidays.
New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labor Day (near May
1), Whit Monday, CARICOM
day, Carnival, Independence Day, Christmas (Dec 25-26).
- Argentina
- Argentina:
The Argentine Republic lies east of the Andes in South America.
Anniversary of General San Martin, August 17.
Honors the liberator of Argentina.
Independence Day, July 9.
Anniversary of the declaration of independence from Spain in 1816.
Revolution of May, May 25.
Commemorates the establishment of an autonomous government resulting
from the revolution on this
day in 1810. Known in Argentina as Revolución de Mayo.
San Martín Day, August 17.
Memorializes the death of JoséFrancisco de San Martín
on this day in 1850.
Malvinas Day, April 2.
Commemorates the intent of recovery of the Malvinas Islands.
Flag Day, June 20.
Race Day.
The same as Columbus Day.
Public holidays.
New Year's Day, Epiphany, Carnival [shrove tuesday?], Holy Thursday,
Good Friday, Labor Day,
Revolution of May, Corpus Christi, Flag Day, Independence Day,
Assumption, Death of General San
Martin, Columbus Day, All Saints' Day, Bank Holiday (Nov. 6), Immaculate
Conception, and
Christmas.
- Armenia
- Armenia:
The Republic of Armenia, located north-east of Turkey, is one of the former Soviet
Socialist Republics.
Martyrs' Day, April 24.
This day is in memory of the Armenians slaughtered by the Turks
in 1915 and 1916.
Republic Day, May 28.
Anniversary of the Declaration of First Armenian Republic in 1918.
Public holidays.
Christmas (Jan 6), Easter (Orthodox), Martyrs' Day, Republic Day.
- Aruba
- Aruba:
A dependency of The Netherlands in the Caribbean Sea.
Public holidays.
New Year's Day, Lenten Carnival, Aruba Flag Day (Mar 18), Easter,
Queen's Day, Labor Day (May
1), Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Christmas.
- Australia
- Australia:
The Commonwealth of Australia is located on its own island continent between the
Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
Australia Day, January 26.
Observed on the following Monday. Commemorates the first settlement
by the British in 1788 under
Captain Arthur Phillip.
Labor Days.
An eight our work day was established in 1871. This is celebrated
with Labour Day or Eight Hour
Day on various dates in the different territories.
Public holidays.
New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac
Day, Queen's Birthday,
Christmas, and Boxing Day. In addition, each territory has its
own holidays.
- Austria
- Austria:
The Republic of Austria is a German speaking country in central Europe.
Republic Day, November 12.
Austria declared itself a republic on this day in 1918.
National Day, May 15.
Anniversary of the Austrian State Treaty, signed in 1955.
National Holiday of Austria, October 26.
Commemorates the day in 1955 when the Soviet Union ended its occupation,
and a constitutional law
of perpetual Austrian neutrality was inacted.
Second Republic Day, April 27.
Commemorates the anniversary of the establishment of the Second
Republic of Austria in 1945.
Public holidays.
New Year's Day, Epiphany, Easter Monday, Labor Day, Ascension Day,
Whit Monday, Corpus
Christi, Assumption, National Holiday (Oct. 26), All Saints' Day,
Immaculate Conception, Christmas,
and Saint Stephen's Day.
- Azerbaijan
- Azerbaijan:
The Republic of Azerbaijan was formerly one of the Soviet Socialist Republics. It
is located on the west coast of the Caspian Sea.
Public holidays
1 January- New Year's Day
20 January- Martyr's Day or Day of Shehids
8 March- International Women's Day
22 March- Noruz
1 May-Labour Day
9 May- Victory Day (?*)
28 May- Independence Day (1918)
15 June- Day of Salvation (?*)
9 October- Army Day
18 October- Day of State Sovereignty (from USSR)
17 November- National Revival Day
31 December- Azeri Solidarity Day
