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				Afghanistan | Independence Day, 19 August (1919) | Independence Day, 19 August (1919) | 
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				Albania | Independence Day, 28 November (1912) | Independence Day, 28 November (1912) | 
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				Algeria | Revolution Day, 1 November (1954) | Revolution Day, 1 November (1954) | 
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				American Samoa | Flag Day, 17 April (1900) | Flag Day, 17 April (1900) | 
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				Andorra | Our Lady of Meritxell Day, 8 September (1278) | Our Lady of Meritxell Day, 8 September (1278) | 
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				Angola | Independence Day, 11 November (1975) | Independence Day, 11 November (1975) | 
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				Anguilla | Anguilla Day, 30 May | Anguilla Day, 30 May | 
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				Antigua and Barbuda | Independence Day (National Day), 1 November (1981) | Independence Day (National Day), 1 November (1981) | 
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				Argentina | Revolution Day, 25 May (1810) | Revolution Day, 25 May (1810) | 
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				Armenia | Independence Day, 21 September (1991) | Independence Day, 21 September (1991) | 
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				Aruba | Flag Day, 18 March | Flag Day, 18 March | 
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				Australia | Australia Day, 26 January (1788) | Australia Day, 26 January (1788) | 
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				Austria | National Day, 26 October (1955); note - commemorates the State Treaty restoring national sovereignty and the end of occupation and the passage of the law on permanent neutrality | National Day, 26 October (1955); note - commemorates the State Treaty restoring national sovereignty and the end of occupation and the passage of the law on permanent neutrality | 
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				Azerbaijan | Founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaidzhan, 28 May (1918) | Founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaidzhan, 28 May (1918) | 
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				Bahamas, The | Independence Day, 10 July (1973) | Independence Day, 10 July (1973) | 
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				Bahrain | National Day, 16 December (1971); note - 15 August 1971 is the date of independence from the UK, 16 December 1971 is the date of independence from British protection | National Day, 16 December (1971); note - 15 August 1971 is the date of independence from the UK, 16 December 1971 is the date of independence from British protection | 
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				Bangladesh | Independence Day, 26 March (1971); note - 26 March 1971 is the date of independence from West Pakistan, 16 December 1971 is Victory Day and commemorates the official creation of the state of Bangladesh | Independence Day, 26 March (1971); note - 26 March 1971 is the date of independence from West Pakistan, 16 December 1971 is Victory Day and commemorates the official creation of the state of Bangladesh | 
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				Barbados | Independence Day, 30 November (1966) | Independence Day, 30 November (1966) | 
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				Belarus | Independence Day, 3 July (1944); note - 3 July 1944 was the date Minsk was liberated from German troops, 25 August 1991 was the date of independence from the Soviet Union | Independence Day, 3 July (1944); note - 3 July 1944 was the date Minsk was liberated from German troops, 25 August 1991 was the date of independence from the Soviet Union | 
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				Belgium | 21 July (1831) ascension to the Throne of King Leopold I | 21 July (1831) ascension to the Throne of King Leopold I | 
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				Belize | Independence Day, 21 September (1981) | Independence Day, 21 September (1981) | 
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				Benin | National Day, 1 August (1960) | National Day, 1 August (1960) | 
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				Bermuda | Bermuda Day, 24 May | Bermuda Day, 24 May | 
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				Bhutan | National Day (Ugyen WANGCHUCK became first hereditary king), 17 December (1907) | National Day (Ugyen WANGCHUCK became first hereditary king), 17 December (1907) | 
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				Bolivia | Independence Day, 6 August (1825) | Independence Day, 6 August (1825) | 
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				Bosnia and Herzegovina | National Day, 25 November (1943) | National Day, 25 November (1943) | 
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				Botswana | Independence Day (Botswana Day), 30 September (1966) | Independence Day (Botswana Day), 30 September (1966) | 
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				Brazil | Independence Day, 7 September (1822) | Independence Day, 7 September (1822) | 
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				British Virgin Islands | Territory Day, 1 July | Territory Day, 1 July | 
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				Brunei | National Day, 23 February (1984); note - 1 January 1984 was the date of independence from the UK, 23 February 1984 was the date of independence from British protection | National Day, 23 February (1984); note - 1 January 1984 was the date of independence from the UK, 23 February 1984 was the date of independence from British protection | 
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				Bulgaria | Liberation Day, 3 March (1878) | Liberation Day, 3 March (1878) | 
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				Burkina Faso | Republic Day, 11 December (1958) | Republic Day, 11 December (1958) | 
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				Burma | Independence Day, 4 January (1948); Union Day, 12 February (1947) | Independence Day, 4 January (1948) | 
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				Burundi | Independence Day, 1 July (1962) | Independence Day, 1 July (1962) | 
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				Cambodia | Independence Day, 9 November (1953) | Independence Day, 9 November (1953) | 
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				Cameroon | Republic Day (National Day), 20 May (1972) | Republic Day (National Day), 20 May (1972) | 
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				Canada | Canada Day, 1 July (1867) | Canada Day, 1 July (1867) | 
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				Cape Verde | Independence Day, 5 July (1975) | Independence Day, 5 July (1975) | 
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				Cayman Islands | Constitution Day, first Monday in July | Constitution Day, first Monday in July | 
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				Central African Republic | Republic Day, 1 December (1958) | Republic Day, 1 December (1958) | 
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				Chad | Independence Day, 11 August (1960) | Independence Day, 11 August (1960) | 
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				Chile | Independence Day, 18 September (1810) | Independence Day, 18 September (1810) | 
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				China | Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China, 1 October (1949) | Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China, 1 October (1949) | 
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				Christmas Island | Australia Day, 26 January (1788) | NA | 
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				Cocos (Keeling) Islands | Australia Day, 26 January (1788) | NA | 
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				Colombia | Independence Day, 20 July (1810) | Independence Day, 20 July (1810) | 
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				Comoros | Independence Day, 6 July (1975) | Independence Day, 6 July (1975) | 
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				Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Independence Day, 30 June (1960) | Independence Day, 30 June (1960) | 
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				Congo, Republic of the | Independence Day, 15 August (1960) | Independence Day, 15 August (1960) | 
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				Cook Islands | Constitution Day, first Monday in August (1965) | Constitution Day, first Monday in August (1965) | 
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				Costa Rica | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | 
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				Cote d'Ivoire | Independence Day, 7 August (1960) | Independence Day, 7 August (1960) | 
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				Croatia | Statehood Day, 25 June (1991) | Statehood Day, 25 June (1991) | 
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				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; Rebellion Day, 26 July (1953) | 
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				Cyprus | Independence Day, 1 October (1960); note - Turkish Cypriots celebrates 15 November (1983) as Independence Day | Independence Day, 1 October (1960); note - Turkish Cypriot area celebrates 15 November (1983) as Independence Day | 
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				Czech Republic | Czech Founding Day, 28 October (1918) | Czech Founding Day, 28 October (1918) | 
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				Denmark | none designated; Constitution Day, 5 June is generally viewed as the National Day | none designated; Constitution Day, 5 June is generally viewed as the National Day | 
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				Djibouti | Independence Day, 27 June (1977) | Independence Day, 27 June (1977) | 
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				Dominica | Independence Day, 3 November (1978) | Independence Day, 3 November (1978) | 
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				Dominican Republic | Independence Day, 27 February (1844) | Independence Day, 27 February (1844) | 
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				East Timor | Independence Day, 28 November (1975) | Independence Day, 28 November (1975) | 
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				Ecuador | Independence Day (independence of Quito), 10 August (1809) | Independence Day (independence of Quito), 10 August (1809) | 
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				Egypt | Revolution Day, 23 July (1952) | Revolution Day, 23 July (1952) | 
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				El Salvador | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | 
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				Equatorial Guinea | Independence Day, 12 October (1968) | Independence Day, 12 October (1968) | 
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				Eritrea | Independence Day, 24 May (1993) | Independence Day, 24 May (1993) | 
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				Estonia | Independence Day, 24 February (1918); note - 24 February 1918 is the date Estonia declared its independence from Soviet Russia; 20 August 1991 is the date it declared its independence from the Soviet Union | Independence Day, 24 February (1918); note - 24 February 1918 was the date of independence from Soviet Russia, 20 August 1991 was the date of reindependence from the Soviet Union | 
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				Ethiopia | National Day (defeat of MENGISTU regime), 28 May (1991) | National Day (defeat of MENGISTU regime), 28 May (1991) | 
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				European Union | Europe Day 9 May (1950); note - a Union-wide holiday, the day that Robert Schuman proposed the creation of an organized Europe | - | 
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				Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) | Liberation Day, 14 June (1982) | Liberation Day, 14 June (1982) | 
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				Faroe Islands | Olaifest, 29 July | Olaifest, 29 July | 
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				Fiji | Independence Day, second Monday of October (1970) | Independence Day, second Monday of October (1970) | 
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				Finland | Independence Day, 6 December (1917) | Independence Day, 6 December (1917) | 
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				France | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | 
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				French Guiana | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | 
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				French Polynesia | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | 
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				Gabon | Founding of the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG), 12 March (1968) | Founding of the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG), 12 March (1968) | 
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				Gambia, The | Independence Day, 18 February (1965) | Independence Day, 18 February (1965) | 
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				Georgia | Independence Day, 26 May (1918); note - 26 May 1918 is the date of independence from Soviet Russia, 9 April 1991 is the date of independence from the Soviet Union | Independence Day, 26 May (1918); note - 26 May 1918 is the date of independence from Soviet Russia, 9 April 1991 is the date of independence from the Soviet Union | 
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				Germany | Unity Day, 3 October (1990) | Unity Day, 3 October (1990) | 
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				Ghana | Independence Day, 6 March (1957) | Independence Day, 6 March (1957) | 
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				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 (1967); note - day of the national referendum to decide whether to remain with the UK or go with Spain | 
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				Greece | Independence Day, 25 March (1821) | Independence Day, 25 March (1821) | 
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				Greenland | June 21 (longest day) | June 21 (longest day) | 
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				Grenada | Independence Day, 7 February (1974) | Independence Day, 7 February (1974) | 
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				Guadeloupe | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | 
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				Guam | Discovery Day, first Monday in March (1521) | Discovery Day, first Monday in March (1521) | 
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				Guatemala | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | 
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				Guernsey | Liberation Day, 9 May (1945) | Liberation Day, 9 May (1945) | 
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				Guinea | Independence Day, 2 October (1958) | Independence Day, 2 October (1958) | 
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				Guinea-Bissau | Independence Day, 24 September (1973) | Independence Day, 24 September (1973) | 
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				Guyana | Republic Day, 23 February (1970) | Republic Day, 23 February (1970) | 
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				Haiti | Independence Day, 1 January (1804) | Independence Day, 1 January (1804) | 
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				Holy See (Vatican City) | Coronation Day of Pope JOHN PAUL II, 22 October (1978) | Coronation Day of Pope JOHN PAUL II, 22 October (1978) | 
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				Honduras | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | 
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				Hong Kong | National Day (Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China), 1 October (1949); note - 1 July 1997 is celebrated as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day | National Day (Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China), 1 October (1949); note - 1 July 1997 is celebrated as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day | 
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				Hungary | Saint Stephen's Day, 20 August | Saint Stephen's Day, 20 August | 
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				Iceland | Independence Day, 17 June (1944) | Independence Day, 17 June (1944) | 
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				India | Republic Day, 26 January (1950) | Republic Day, 26 January (1950) | 
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				Indonesia | Independence Day, 17 August (1945) | Independence Day, 17 August (1945) | 
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				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) 
 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)  | 
				
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				Iraq | Revolution Day, 17 July (1968); note - this holiday was celebrated under the SADDAM Husayn regime but the Iraqi Interim Government has yet to declare a new national holiday | Revolution Day, 17 July (1968) | 
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				Ireland | Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March | Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March | 
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				Isle of Man | Tynwald Day, 5 July | Tynwald Day, 5 July | 
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				Israel | Independence Day, 14 May (1948); note - Israel declared independence on 14 May 1948, but the Jewish calendar is lunar and the holiday may occur in April or May | Independence Day, 14 May (1948); note - Israel declared independence on 14 May 1948, but the Jewish calendar is lunar and the holiday may occur in April or May | 
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				Italy | Republic Day, 2 June (1946) | Republic Day, 2 June (1946) | 
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				Jamaica | Independence Day, first Monday in August (1962) | Independence Day, first Monday in August (1962) | 
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				Japan | Birthday of Emperor AKIHITO, 23 December (1933) | Birthday of Emperor AKIHITO, 23 December (1933) | 
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				Jersey | Liberation Day, 9 May (1945) | Liberation Day, 9 May (1945) | 
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				Jordan | Independence Day, 25 May (1946) | Independence Day, 25 May (1946) | 
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				Kazakhstan | Independence Day, 16 December (1991) | Republic Day, 25 October (1990) | 
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				Kenya | Independence Day, 12 December (1963) | Independence Day, 12 December (1963) | 
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				Kiribati | Independence Day, 12 July (1979) | Independence Day, 12 July (1979) | 
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				Korea, North | Founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), 9 September (1948) | Founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), 9 September (1948) | 
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				Korea, South | Liberation Day, 15 August (1945) | Liberation Day, 15 August (1945) | 
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				Kuwait | National Day, 25 February (1950) | National Day, 25 February (1950) | 
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				Kyrgyzstan | Independence Day, 31 August (1991) | Independence Day, 31 August (1991) | 
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				Laos | Republic Day, 2 December (1975) | Republic Day, 2 December (1975) | 
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				Latvia | Independence Day, 18 November (1918); note - 18 November 1918 is the date Latvia declared itself independent from Soviet Russia; 4 May 1990 is when it declared the renewal of independence; 21 August 1991 is the date of de facto independence from the Soviet Union | Independence Day, 18 November (1918); note - 18 November 1918 is the date of independence from Soviet Russia, 21 August 1991 is the date of independence from the Soviet Union | 
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				Lebanon | Independence Day, 22 November (1943) | Independence Day, 22 November (1943) | 
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				Lesotho | Independence Day, 4 October (1966) | Independence Day, 4 October (1966) | 
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				Liberia | Independence Day, 26 July (1847) | Independence Day, 26 July (1847) | 
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				Libya | Revolution Day, 1 September (1969) | Revolution Day, 1 September (1969) | 
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				Liechtenstein | Assumption Day, 15 August | Assumption Day, 15 August | 
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				Lithuania | Independence Day, 16 February (1918); note - 16 February 1918 is the date Lithuania declared its independence from Soviet Russia and established its statehood; 11 March 1990 is the date it declared its independence from the Soviet Union | Independence Day, 16 February (1918); note - 16 February 1918 is the date of independence from German, Austrian, Prussian, and Russian occupation, 11 March 1990 is the date of independence from the Soviet Union | 
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				Luxembourg | National Day (Birthday of Grand Duchess Charlotte) 23 June | National Day (Birthday of Grand Duchess Charlotte) 23 June | 
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				Macau | National Day (Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China), 1 October (1949); note - 20 December 1999 is celebrated as Macau Special Administrative Region Establishment Day | National Day (Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China), 1 October (1949); note - 20 December 1999 is celebrated as Macau Special Administrative Region Establishment Day | 
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				Macedonia | Uprising Day, 2 August (1903); note - also known as Saint Elijah's Day and Ilinden | - | 
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				Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of | - | Uprising Day, 2 August (1903); note - also known as Saint Elijah's Day and Ilinden | 
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				Madagascar | Independence Day, 26 June (1960) | Independence Day, 26 June (1960) | 
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				Malawi | Independence Day (Republic Day), 6 July (1964) | Independence Day (Republic Day), 6 July (1964) | 
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				Malaysia | Independence Day/Malaysia Day, 31 August (1957) | Independence Day/Malaysia Day, 31 August (1957) | 
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				Maldives | Independence Day, 26 July (1965) | Independence Day, 26 July (1965) | 
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				Mali | Independence Day, 22 September (1960) | Independence Day, 22 September (1960) | 
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				Malta | Independence Day, 21 September (1964) | Independence Day, 21 September (1964) | 
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				Marshall Islands | Constitution Day, 1 May (1979) | Constitution Day, 1 May (1979) | 
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				Martinique | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | 
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				Mauritania | Independence Day, 28 November (1960) | Independence Day, 28 November (1960) | 
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				Mauritius | Independence Day, 12 March (1968) | Independence Day, 12 March (1968) | 
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				Mayotte | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | 
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				Mexico | Independence Day, 16 September (1810) | Independence Day, 16 September (1810) | 
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				Micronesia, Federated States of | Constitution Day, 10 May (1979) | Constitution Day, 10 May (1979) | 
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				Moldova | Independence Day, 27 August (1991) | Independence Day, 27 August (1991) | 
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				Monaco | National Day (Prince of Monaco Holiday), 19 November | National Day (Prince of Monaco Holiday), 19 November | 
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				Mongolia | Independence Day/Revolution Day, 11 July (1921) | Independence Day/Revolution Day, 11 July (1921) | 
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				Montserrat | Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, second Saturday in June (1926) | Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, second Saturday in June (1926) | 
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				Morocco | Throne Day (accession of King MOHAMED VI to the throne), 30 July (1999) | Throne Day (accession of King MOHAMED VI to the throne), 30 July (1999) | 
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				Mozambique | Independence Day, 25 June (1975) | Independence Day, 25 June (1975) | 
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				Namibia | Independence Day, 21 March (1990) | Independence Day, 21 March (1990) | 
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				Nauru | Independence Day, 31 January (1968) | Independence Day, 31 January (1968) | 
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				Nepal | Birthday of King GYANENDRA, 7 July (1946) | Birthday of King GYANENDRA, 7 July (1946) | 
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				Netherlands | Queen's Day (Birthday of Queen-Mother JULIANA in 1909 and accession to the throne of her oldest daughter BEATRIX in 1980), 30 April | Queen's Day (Birthday of Queen-Mother JULIANA in 1909 and accession to the throne of her oldest daughter BEATRIX in 1980), 30 April | 
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				Netherlands Antilles | Queen's Day (Birthday of Queen-Mother JULIANA in 1909 and accession to the throne of her oldest daughter BEATRIX in 1980), 30 April | Queen's Day (Birthday of Queen-Mother JULIANA in 1909 and accession to the throne of her oldest daughter BEATRIX in 1980), 30 April | 
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				New Caledonia | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | 
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				New Zealand | Waitangi Day (Treaty of Waitangi established British sovereignty over New Zealand), 6 February (1840) | Waitangi Day (Treaty of Waitangi established British sovereignty over New Zealand), 6 February (1840) | 
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				Nicaragua | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | 
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				Niger | Republic Day, 18 December (1958) | Republic Day, 18 December (1958) | 
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				Nigeria | Independence Day (National Day), 1 October (1960) | Independence Day (National Day), 1 October (1960) | 
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				Niue | Waitangi Day (Treaty of Waitangi established British sovereignty over New Zealand), 6 February (1840) | Waitangi Day (Treaty of Waitangi established British sovereignty over New Zealand), 6 February (1840) | 
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				Norfolk Island | Bounty Day (commemorates the arrival of Pitcairn Islanders), 8 June (1856) | Pitcairners Arrival Day, 8 June (1856) | 
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				Northern Mariana Islands | Commonwealth Day, 8 January (1978) | Commonwealth Day, 8 January (1978) | 
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				Norway | Constitution Day, 17 May (1814) | Constitution Day, 17 May (1814); note - on 14 January 1814 Denmark ceded Norway to Sweden; resisting Swedish domination, Norwegians adopted a new constitution four months later; on 14 August 1814 Norway was proclaimed independent but in union with Sweden; on 7 June 1905 Norway declared the union with Sweden dissolved | 
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				Oman | Birthday of Sultan QABOOS, 18 November (1940) | Birthday of Sultan QABOOS, 18 November (1940) | 
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				Pakistan | Republic Day, 23 March (1956) | Republic Day, 23 March (1956) | 
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				Palau | Constitution Day, 9 July (1979) | Constitution Day, 9 July (1979) | 
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				Panama | Independence Day, 3 November (1903) | Independence Day, 3 November (1903) | 
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				Papua New Guinea | Independence Day, 16 September (1975) | Independence Day, 16 September (1975) | 
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				Paraguay | Independence Day, 14 May (1811) (observed 15 May annually) | Independence Day, 14 May (1811) | 
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				Peru | Independence Day, 28 July (1821) | Independence Day, 28 July (1821) | 
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				Philippines | Independence Day, 12 June (1898) 
 note: 12 June 1898 was date of declaration of independence from Spain; 4 July 1946 was date of independence from US  | 
				Independence Day (from Spain), 12 June (1898); note - 12 June 1898 is the date of independence from Spain, 4 July 1946 is the date of independence from the US | 
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				Pitcairn Islands | Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, second Saturday in June (1926) | Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, second Saturday in June (1926) | 
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				Poland | Constitution Day, 3 May (1791) | Constitution Day, 3 May (1791) | 
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				Portugal | Portugal Day, 10 June (1580); note - also called Camoes Day, the day that revered national poet Luis de Camoes (1524-80) died | Portugal Day, 10 June (1580) | 
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				Puerto Rico | US Independence Day, 4 July (1776); Puerto Rico Constitution Day, 25 July (1952) | US Independence Day, 4 July (1776); Puerto Rico Constitution Day, 25 July (1952) | 
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				Qatar | Independence Day, 3 September (1971) | Independence Day, 3 September (1971) | 
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				Reunion | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | 
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				Romania | Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), 1 December (1918) | Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), 1 December (1918) | 
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				Russia | Russia Day, 12 June (1990) | Russia Day, 12 June (1990) | 
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				Rwanda | Independence Day, 1 July (1962) | Independence Day, 1 July (1962) | 
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				Saint Helena | Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, second Saturday in June (1926) | Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, second Saturday in June (1926) | 
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				Saint Kitts and Nevis | Independence Day, 19 September (1983) | Independence Day, 19 September (1983) | 
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				Saint Lucia | Independence Day, 22 February (1979) | Independence Day, 22 February (1979) | 
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				Saint Pierre and Miquelon | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | 
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				Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Independence Day, 27 October (1979) | Independence Day, 27 October (1979) | 
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				Samoa | Independence Day Celebration, 1 June (1962); note - 1 January 1962 is the date of independence from the New Zealand-administered UN trusteeship, 1 June 1962 is the date that independence is celebrated | Independence Day Celebration, 1 June (1962); note - 1 January 1962 is the date of independence from the New Zealand-administered UN trusteeship, 1 June 1962 is the date that independence is celebrated | 
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				San Marino | Founding of the Republic, 3 September (301) | Founding of the Republic, 3 September (301) | 
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				Sao Tome and Principe | Independence Day, 12 July (1975) | Independence Day, 12 July (1975) | 
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				Saudi Arabia | Unification of the Kingdom, 23 September (1932) | Unification of the Kingdom, 23 September (1932) | 
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				Senegal | Independence Day, 4 April (1960) | Independence Day, 4 April (1960) | 
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				Serbia and Montenegro | National Day, 27 April | National Day, 27 April | 
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				Seychelles | Constitution Day (National Day), 18 June (1993) | Constitution Day (National Day), 18 June (1993) | 
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				Sierra Leone | Independence Day, 27 April (1961) | Independence Day, 27 April (1961) | 
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				Singapore | Independence Day, 9 August (1965) | Independence Day, 9 August (1965) | 
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				Slovakia | Constitution Day, 1 September (1992) | Constitution Day, 1 September (1992) | 
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				Slovenia | Independence Day/Statehood Day, 25 June (1991) | Independence Day/Statehood Day, 25 June (1991) | 
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				Solomon Islands | Independence Day, 7 July (1978) | Independence Day, 7 July (1978) | 
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				Somalia | Foundation of the Somali Republic, 1 July (1960); note - 26 June (1960) in Somaliland | Foundation of the Somali Republic, 1 July (1960); note - 26 June (1960) in Somaliland | 
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				South Africa | Freedom Day, 27 April (1994) | Freedom Day, 27 April (1994) | 
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				South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | Liberation Day, 14 June (1982) | Liberation Day, 14 June (1982) | 
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				Spain | National Day, 12 October | Hispanic Day, 12 October | 
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				Sri Lanka | Independence Day, 4 February (1948) | Independence Day, 4 February (1948) | 
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				Sudan | Independence Day, 1 January (1956) | Independence Day, 1 January (1956) | 
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				Suriname | Independence Day, 25 November (1975) | Independence Day, 25 November (1975) | 
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				Svalbard | NA | NA | 
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				Swaziland | Independence Day, 6 September (1968) | Independence Day, 6 September (1968) | 
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				Sweden | Flag Day, 6 June | Flag Day, 6 June | 
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				Switzerland | Founding of the Swiss Confederation, 1 August (1291) | Founding of the Swiss Confederation, 1 August (1291) | 
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				Syria | Independence Day, 17 April (1946) | Independence Day, 17 April (1946) | 
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				Taiwan | Republic Day (Anniversary of the Chinese Revolution), 10 October (1911) | Republic Day (Anniversary of the Chinese Revolution), 10 October (1911) | 
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				Tajikistan | Independence Day (or National Day), 9 September (1991) | Independence Day (or National Day), 9 September (1991) | 
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				Tanzania | Union Day (Tanganyika and Zanzibar), 26 April (1964) | Union Day (Tanganyika and Zanzibar), 26 April (1964) | 
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				Thailand | Birthday of King PHUMIPHON, 5 December (1927) | Birthday of King PHUMIPHON, 5 December (1927) | 
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				Togo | Independence Day, 27 April (1960) | Independence Day, 27 April (1960) | 
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				Tokelau | Waitangi Day (Treaty of Waitangi established British sovereignty over New Zealand), 6 February (1840) | Waitangi Day (Treaty of Waitangi established British sovereignty over New Zealand), 6 February (1840) | 
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				Tonga | Independence Day, 4 June (1970) | Independence Day, 4 June (1970) | 
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				Trinidad and Tobago | Independence Day, 31 August (1962) | Independence Day, 31 August (1962) | 
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				Tunisia | Independence Day, 20 March (1956) | Independence Day, 20 March (1956) | 
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				Turkey | Republic Day, 29 October (1923) | Independence Day, 29 October (1923) | 
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				Turkmenistan | Independence Day, 27 October (1991) | Independence Day, 27 October (1991) | 
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				Turks and Caicos Islands | Constitution Day, 30 August (1976) | Constitution Day, 30 August (1976) | 
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				Tuvalu | Independence Day, 1 October (1978) | Independence Day, 1 October (1978) | 
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				Uganda | Independence Day, 9 October (1962) | Independence Day, 9 October (1962) | 
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				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); the date of 22 January (1918), the day Ukraine first declared its independence (from Soviet Russia), is now celebrated as Unity Day | 
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				United Arab Emirates | Independence Day, 2 December (1971) | Independence Day, 2 December (1971) | 
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				United Kingdom | the UK does not celebrate one particular national holiday | Official Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, celebrated on the second Saturday in June (1926) | 
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				United States | Independence Day, 4 July (1776) | Independence Day, 4 July (1776) | 
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				Uruguay | Independence Day, 25 August (1825) | Independence Day, 25 August (1825) | 
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				Uzbekistan | Independence Day, 1 September (1991) | Independence Day, 1 September (1991) | 
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				Vanuatu | Independence Day, 30 July (1980) | Independence Day, 30 July (1980) | 
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				Venezuela | Independence Day, 5 July (1811) | Independence Day, 5 July (1811) | 
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				Vietnam | Independence Day, 2 September (1945) | Independence Day, 2 September (1945) | 
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				Virgin Islands | Transfer Day (from Denmark to the US), 27 March (1917) | Transfer Day (from Denmark to the US), 27 March (1917) | 
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				Wallis and Futuna | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | 
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				Yemen | Unification Day, 22 May (1990) | Unification Day, 22 May (1990) | 
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				Zambia | Independence Day, 24 October (1964) | Independence Day, 24 October (1964) | 
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				Zimbabwe | Independence Day, 18 April (1980) | Independence Day, 18 April (1980) |