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US federal holiday honouring military personnel who have died in service, last Monday of May.

UN day for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment.

Celebration honouring fathers, observed on the third Sunday of June in many countries.

The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere (around June 21).

Annual day celebrating the practice of yoga, observed on June 21.

US national day celebrating the Declaration of Independence on July 4.

Annual celebration of emojis, observed on July 17.

US federal holiday honouring the labour movement, first Monday of September.

Humorous holiday encouraging people to talk like pirates, observed on September 19.

UN-sanctioned day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace.

The autumnal equinox marks the start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere (around September 22).

Global day for mental health education and advocacy, observed on October 10.

US holiday commemorating the landing of Columbus in the Americas, second Monday of October.

Annual celebration on October 31, featuring costumes, trick-or-treating, and festivities.

Hindu festival of lights, one of the most popular festivals in India and across the world.

Memorial day observed since the end of World War I to honour armed forces members.

US national holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

Major shopping day the day after US Thanksgiving, marking the start of the holiday shopping season.

Online shopping event on the Monday after US Thanksgiving.

International day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic, observed on December 1.

Jewish festival of lights, lasting eight days.

Observed on December 10 to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere (around December 21).

The evening or day before Christmas Day, observed on December 24.

Annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25.

Holiday observed the day after Christmas Day, traditionally a day for giving gifts.

The last day of the year, celebrated with countdowns and festivities worldwide.

The first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

US federal holiday honouring the civil rights leader, observed on the third Monday of January.

Annual tradition where a groundhog predicts the weather on February 2.