National holiday (2003) | National holiday (2002) | ||
Belgium | 21 July (1831) ascension to the Throne of King Leopold I | Independence Day, 21 July (1831) | |
Cuba | Independence Day, 10 December (1898); note - 10 December 1898 is the date of independence from Spain, 20 May 1902 is the date of independence from US administration; Rebellion Day, 26 July (1953) | Independence Day, 10 December (1898); note - 10 December 1898 is the date of independence from Spain, 20 May 1902 is the date of independence from US administration | |
Gibraltar | National Day, 10 September (1967); note - day of the national referendum to decide whether to remain with the UK or go with Spain | National Day, 10 September (1964); note - day of the national referendum to decide whether to remain with the UK or go with Spain | |
Hungary | Saint Stephen's Day, 20 August | St. Stephen's Day, 20 August | |
Iran | Republic Day, 1 April (1979)
note: additional holidays celebrated widely in Iran include Revolution Day, 11 February (1979); Noruz (New Year's Day), 21 March; Constitutional Monarchy Day, 5 August (1925) |
Republic Day, 1 April (1979) | |
Puerto Rico | US Independence Day, 4 July (1776); Puerto Rico Constitution Day, 25 July (1952) | US Independence Day, 4 July (1776) | |
Serbia and Montenegro | National Day, 27 April | Republic Day, 29 November | |
Ukraine | Independence Day, 24 August (1991); the date of 22 January (1918), the day Ukraine first declared its independence (from Soviet Russia), is now celebrated as Unity Day | Independence Day, 24 August (1991) | |
United Kingdom | Official Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, celebrated on the second Saturday in June (1926) | Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, celebrated on the second Saturday in June (1926) |