World Holidays Directory
Explore traditional and public holidays from countries around the world. Perfect for international business planning and cultural awareness.
New Year's Day
United States
Beginning of the new calendar year
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
United States
Honoring civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Presidents' Day
United States
Honoring all U.S. presidents
Memorial Day
United States
Honoring military personnel who died in service
Independence Day
United States
Celebrating American independence from Britain
Labor Day
United States
Celebrating the American labor movement
Columbus Day
United States
Commemorating Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas
Veterans Day
United States
Honoring military veterans
Thanksgiving
United States
Traditional harvest festival
Christmas Day
United States
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ
New Year's Day
United Kingdom
Beginning of the new calendar year
Good Friday
United Kingdom
Christian commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus
Easter Monday
United Kingdom
Christian celebration following Easter Sunday
Early May Bank Holiday
United Kingdom
Spring bank holiday
Spring Bank Holiday
United Kingdom
Late spring bank holiday
Summer Bank Holiday
United Kingdom
End of summer bank holiday
Christmas Day
United Kingdom
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ
Boxing Day
United Kingdom
Traditional gift-giving day following Christmas
New Year's Day
China
Beginning of the new calendar year
Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
China
Most important traditional Chinese holiday
Tomb Sweeping Day
China
Traditional day for honoring ancestors
Labor Day
China
International Workers' Day
Dragon Boat Festival
China
Traditional festival with dragon boat races
Mid-Autumn Festival
China
Traditional harvest festival celebrating the full moon
National Day
China
Founding of the People's Republic of China
New Year's Day
Japan
Beginning of the new calendar year
Coming of Age Day
Japan
Celebrating young people reaching adulthood
National Foundation Day
Japan
Commemorating the founding of Japan
Emperor's Birthday
Japan
Celebrating the current emperor's birthday
Vernal Equinox Day
Japan
Celebrating the spring equinox
Showa Day
Japan
Commemorating Emperor Showa's birthday
Constitution Memorial Day
Japan
Commemorating the Japanese constitution
Greenery Day
Japan
Appreciating nature and the environment
Children's Day
Japan
Celebrating children's happiness and well-being
Marine Day
Japan
Appreciating the ocean and maritime culture
Mountain Day
Japan
Appreciating mountains and nature
Respect for the Aged Day
Japan
Honoring elderly citizens
Autumnal Equinox Day
Japan
Celebrating the autumn equinox
Sports Day
Japan
Promoting sports and healthy lifestyle
Culture Day
Japan
Promoting culture, arts, and academic endeavors
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Japan
Celebrating labor and production
New Year's Day
Germany
Beginning of the new calendar year
Epiphany
Germany
Christian celebration of the visit of the Magi
Good Friday
Germany
Christian commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus
Easter Monday
Germany
Christian celebration following Easter Sunday
Labor Day
Germany
International Workers' Day
Ascension Day
Germany
Christian celebration of Jesus' ascension to heaven
Whit Monday
Germany
Christian celebration of Pentecost
German Unity Day
Germany
Commemorating German reunification
Christmas Day
Germany
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ
Boxing Day
Germany
Second day of Christmas celebration
New Year's Day
France
Beginning of the new calendar year
Easter Monday
France
Christian celebration following Easter Sunday
Labor Day
France
International Workers' Day
Victory in Europe Day
France
Commemorating the end of World War II in Europe
Ascension Day
France
Christian celebration of Jesus' ascension to heaven
Whit Monday
France
Christian celebration of Pentecost
Bastille Day
France
French National Day commemorating the French Revolution
Assumption of Mary
France
Christian celebration of the assumption of the Virgin Mary
All Saints' Day
France
Christian celebration honoring all saints
Armistice Day
France
Commemorating the end of World War I
Christmas Day
France
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ
New Year's Day
Canada
Beginning of the new calendar year
Family Day
Canada
Celebrating family and community
Good Friday
Canada
Christian commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus
Easter Monday
Canada
Christian celebration following Easter Sunday
Victoria Day
Canada
Celebrating Queen Victoria's birthday
Canada Day
Canada
Celebrating Canadian Confederation
Civic Holiday
Canada
Provincial civic holiday
Labour Day
Canada
Celebrating the labor movement
Thanksgiving
Canada
Traditional harvest festival
Remembrance Day
Canada
Honoring military veterans and war dead
Christmas Day
Canada
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ
Boxing Day
Canada
Traditional gift-giving day following Christmas
New Year's Day
Australia
Beginning of the new calendar year
Australia Day
Australia
National day of Australia
Good Friday
Australia
Christian commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus
Easter Saturday
Australia
Day before Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
Australia
Christian celebration following Easter Sunday
Anzac Day
Australia
Commemorating Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
Queen's Birthday
Australia
Celebrating the monarch's birthday
Christmas Day
Australia
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ
Boxing Day
Australia
Traditional gift-giving day following Christmas
About World Holidays
Holiday Types
- • Federal/National: Observed nationwide with government offices closed
- • Public Holiday: General public holiday with most businesses closed
- • Bank Holiday: Banks and financial institutions closed
- • Regional: Observed in specific regions or states
Business Planning
- • Plan international meetings and deadlines around holidays
- • Consider shipping and delivery delays during holiday periods
- • Respect cultural and religious observances in business communications
- • Account for extended holiday periods in project timelines