National holiday (2005) | National holiday (2001) | ||
Afghanistan | Independence Day, 19 August (1919) | Independence Day, 19 August (1919) | |
Albania | Independence Day, 28 November (1912) | Independence Day, 28 November (1912) | |
Algeria | Revolution Day, 1 November (1954) | Revolution Day, 1 November (1954) | |
American Samoa | Flag Day, 17 April (1900) | Flag Day, 17 April (1900) | |
Andorra | Our Lady of Meritxell Day, 8 September (1278) | Our Lady of Meritxell Day, 8 September (1278) | |
Angola | Independence Day, 11 November (1975) | Independence Day, 11 November (1975) | |
Anguilla | Anguilla Day, 30 May | Anguilla Day, 30 May | |
Antigua and Barbuda | Independence Day (National Day), 1 November (1981) | Independence Day, 1 November (1981) | |
Argentina | Revolution Day, 25 May (1810) | Revolution Day, 25 May (1810) | |
Armenia | Independence Day, 21 September (1991) | Independence Day, 21 September (1991) | |
Aruba | Flag Day, 18 March | Flag Day, 18 March | |
Australia | Australia Day, 26 January (1788) | Australia Day, 26 January (1788) | |
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 passage of the law on permanent neutrality | |
Azerbaijan | Founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan, 28 May (1918) | Founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaidzhan, 28 May (1918) | |
Bahamas, The | Independence Day, 10 July (1973) | Independence Day, 10 July (1973) | |
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 | |
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 | |
Barbados | Independence Day, 30 November (1966) | Independence Day, 30 November (1966) | |
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 | |
Belgium | 21 July (1831) ascension to the Throne of King Leopold I | Independence Day, 21 July (1831) | |
Belize | Independence Day, 21 September (1981) | Independence Day, 21 September (1981) | |
Benin | National Day, 1 August (1960) | National Day, 1 August (1960) | |
Bermuda | Bermuda Day, 24 May | Bermuda Day, 24 May | |
Bhutan | National Day (Ugyen WANGCHUCK became first hereditary king), 17 December (1907) | National Day (Ugyen WANGCHUCK became first hereditary king), 17 December (1907) | |
Bolivia | Independence Day, 6 August (1825) | Independence Day, 6 August (1825) | |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | National Day, 25 November (1943) | National Day, 25 November (1943) | |
Botswana | Independence Day (Botswana Day), 30 September (1966) | Independence Day, 30 September (1966) | |
Brazil | Independence Day, 7 September (1822) | Independence Day, 7 September (1822) | |
British Virgin Islands | Territory Day, 1 July | Territory Day, 1 July | |
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 | |
Bulgaria | Liberation Day, 3 March (1878) | Liberation Day, 3 March (1878) | |
Burkina Faso | Republic Day, 11 December (1958) | Republic Day, 11 December (1958) | |
Burma | Independence Day, 4 January (1948); Union Day, 12 February (1947) | Independence Day, 4 January (1948) | |
Burundi | Independence Day, 1 July (1962) | Independence Day, 1 July (1962) | |
Cambodia | Independence Day, 9 November (1953) | Independence Day, 9 November (1953) | |
Cameroon | Republic Day (National Day), 20 May (1972) | Republic Day, 20 May (1972) | |
Canada | Canada Day, 1 July (1867) | Independence Day/Canada Day, 1 July (1867) | |
Cape Verde | Independence Day, 5 July (1975) | Independence Day, 5 July (1975) | |
Cayman Islands | Constitution Day, first Monday in July | Constitution Day, first Monday in July | |
Central African Republic | Republic Day, 1 December (1958) | Republic Day, 1 December (1958) | |
Chad | Independence Day, 11 August (1960) | Independence Day, 11 August (1960) | |
Chile | Independence Day, 18 September (1810) | Independence Day, 18 September (1810) | |
China | Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China, 1 October (1949) | Founding of the People's Republic of China, 1 October (1949) | |
Christmas Island | Australia Day, 26 January (1788) | NA | |
Cocos (Keeling) Islands | Australia Day, 26 January (1788) | NA | |
Colombia | Independence Day, 20 July (1810) | Independence Day, 20 July (1810) | |
Comoros | Independence Day, 6 July (1975) | Independence Day, 6 July (1975) | |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Independence Day, 30 June (1960) | Independence Day, 30 June (1960) | |
Congo, Republic of the | Independence Day, 15 August (1960) | Independence Day, 15 August (1960) | |
Cook Islands | Constitution Day, first Monday in August (1965) | Constitution Day, first Monday in August (1965) | |
Costa Rica | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | |
Cote d'Ivoire | Independence Day, 7 August (1960) | Independence Day, 7 August (1960) | |
Croatia | Independence Day, 8 October (1991); note - 25 June 1991 is the day the Croatian Parliament voted for independence; following a 3-month moratorium to allow the European Community to solve the Yugoslav crisis peacefully, Parliament adopted a decision on 8 October 1991 to sever constitutional relations with Yugoslavia | Republic Day/Statehood Day, 30 May (1990) | |
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 October (1868); note - 10 October 1868 is the date of independence from Spain, 20 May 1902 is the date of independence from US administration | |
Cyprus | Independence Day, 1 October (1960); note - Turkish Cypriots celebrate 15 November (1983) as Independence Day | Independence Day, 1 October (1960); note - Turkish Cypriot area celebrates 15 November (1983) as Independence Day | |
Czech Republic | Czech Founding Day, 28 October (1918) | Czech Founding Day, 28 October (1918) | |
Denmark | none designated; Constitution Day, 5 June (1849) is generally viewed as the National Day | none designated; Constitution Day, 5 June is generally viewed as the National Day | |
Djibouti | Independence Day, 27 June (1977) | Independence Day, 27 June (1977) | |
Dominica | Independence Day, 3 November (1978) | Independence Day, 3 November (1978) | |
Dominican Republic | Independence Day, 27 February (1844) | Independence Day, 27 February (1844) | |
East Timor | Independence Day, 28 November (1975) | - | |
Ecuador | Independence Day (independence of Quito), 10 August (1809) | Independence Day (independence of Quito), 10 August (1809) | |
Egypt | Revolution Day, 23 July (1952) | Revolution Day, 23 July (1952) | |
El Salvador | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | |
Equatorial Guinea | Independence Day, 12 October (1968) | Independence Day, 12 October (1968) | |
Eritrea | Independence Day, 24 May (1993) | Independence Day, 24 May (1993) | |
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, 6 September 1991 was the date of independence from the Soviet Union | |
Ethiopia | National Day (defeat of MENGISTU regime), 28 May (1991) | National Day (defeat of MENGISTU regime), 28 May (1991) | |
European Union | Europe Day 9 May (1950); note - a Union-wide holiday, the day that Robert Schuman proposed the creation of an organized Europe | - | |
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) | Liberation Day, 14 June (1982) | Liberation Day, 14 June (1982) | |
Faroe Islands | Olaifest (Olavasoka), 29 July | Olaifest, 29 July | |
Fiji | Independence Day, second Monday of October (1970) | Independence Day, second Monday of October (1970) | |
Finland | Independence Day, 6 December (1917) | Independence Day, 6 December (1917) | |
France | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | |
French Guiana | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | |
French Polynesia | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | |
Gabon | Founding of the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG), 12 March (1968) | Founding of the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG), 12 March (1968) | |
Gambia, The | Independence Day, 18 February (1965) | Independence Day, 18 February (1965) | |
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 | |
Germany | Unity Day, 3 October (1990) | Unity Day, 3 October (1990) | |
Ghana | Independence Day, 6 March (1957) | Independence Day, 6 March (1957) | |
Gibraltar | National Day, 10 September (1967); note - day of the national referendum to decide whether to remain with the UK or go with Spain | Commonwealth Day, second Monday of March | |
Greece | Independence Day, 25 March (1821) | Independence Day, 25 March (1821) | |
Greenland | June 21 (longest day) | June 21 (longest day) | |
Grenada | Independence Day, 7 February (1974) | Independence Day, 7 February (1974) | |
Guadeloupe | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | |
Guam | Discovery Day, first Monday in March (1521) | Discovery Day, first Monday in March (1521) | |
Guatemala | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | |
Guernsey | Liberation Day, 9 May (1945) | Liberation Day, 9 May (1945) | |
Guinea | Independence Day, 2 October (1958) | Independence Day, 2 October (1958) | |
Guinea-Bissau | Independence Day, 24 September (1973) | Independence Day, 24 September (1973) | |
Guyana | Republic Day, 23 February (1970) | Republic Day, 23 February (1970) | |
Haiti | Independence Day, 1 January (1804) | Independence Day, 1 January (1804) | |
Holy See (Vatican City) | Coronation Day of Pope BENEDICT XVI, 24 April (2005) | Coronation Day of Pope JOHN PAUL II, 22 October (1978) | |
Honduras | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | |
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 | |
Hungary | Saint Stephen's Day, 20 August | St. Stephen's Day, 20 August | |
Iceland | Independence Day, 17 June (1944) | Independence Day, 17 June (1944) | |
India | Republic Day, 26 January (1950) | Republic Day, 26 January (1950) | |
Indonesia | Independence Day, 17 August (1945) | Independence Day, 17 August (1945) | |
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) | |
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) | |
Ireland | Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March | Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March | |
Isle of Man | Tynwald Day, 5 July | Tynwald Day, 5 July | |
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 | |
Italy | Republic Day, 2 June (1946) | Republic Day, 2 June (1946) | |
Jamaica | Independence Day, 6 August (1962) | Independence Day, first Monday in August (1962) | |
Japan | Birthday of Emperor AKIHITO, 23 December (1933) | Birthday of Emperor AKIHITO, 23 December (1933) | |
Jersey | Liberation Day, 9 May (1945) | Liberation Day, 9 May (1945) | |
Jordan | Independence Day, 25 May (1946) | Independence Day, 25 May (1946) | |
Kazakhstan | Independence Day, 16 December (1991) | Republic Day, 25 October (1990) | |
Kenya | Independence Day, 12 December (1963) | Independence Day, 12 December (1963) | |
Kiribati | Independence Day, 12 July (1979) | Independence Day, 12 July (1979) | |
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) | |
Korea, South | Liberation Day, 15 August (1945) | Liberation Day, 15 August (1945) | |
Kuwait | National Day, 25 February (1950) | National Day, 25 February (1950) | |
Kyrgyzstan | Independence Day, 31 August (1991) | Independence Day, 31 August (1991) | |
Laos | Republic Day, 2 December (1975) | Republic Day, 2 December (1975) | |
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, 18 November 1991 is the date of independence from the Soviet Union | |
Lebanon | Independence Day, 22 November (1943) | Independence Day, 22 November (1943) | |
Lesotho | Independence Day, 4 October (1966) | Independence Day, 4 October (1966) | |
Liberia | Independence Day, 26 July (1847) | Independence Day, 26 July (1847) | |
Libya | Revolution Day, 1 September (1969) | Revolution Day, 1 September (1969) | |
Liechtenstein | Assumption Day, 15 August | Assumption Day, 15 August | |
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 | |
Luxembourg | National Day (Birthday of Grand Duchess Charlotte) 23 June | National Day (Birthday of Grand Duchess Charlotte) 23 June | |
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 | |
Macedonia | Uprising Day, 2 August (1903); note - also known as Saint Elijah's Day and Ilinden | - | |
Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of | - | Uprising Day, 2 August (1903) | |
Madagascar | Independence Day, 26 June (1960) | Independence Day, 26 June (1960) | |
Malawi | Independence Day (Republic Day), 6 July (1964) | Independence Day, 6 July (1964) | |
Malaysia | Independence Day/Malaysia Day, 31 August (1957) | Independence Day/Malaysia Day, 31 August (1957) | |
Maldives | Independence Day, 26 July (1965) | Independence Day, 26 July (1965) | |
Mali | Independence Day, 22 September (1960) | Independence Day, 22 September (1960) | |
Malta | Independence Day, 21 September (1964) | Independence Day, 21 September (1964) | |
Marshall Islands | Constitution Day, 1 May (1979) | Constitution Day, 1 May (1979) | |
Martinique | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | |
Mauritania | Independence Day, 28 November (1960) | Independence Day, 28 November (1960) | |
Mauritius | Independence Day, 12 March (1968) | Independence Day, 12 March (1968) | |
Mayotte | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | |
Mexico | Independence Day, 16 September (1810) | Independence Day, 16 September (1810) | |
Micronesia, Federated States of | Constitution Day, 10 May (1979) | Constitution Day, 10 May (1979) | |
Moldova | Independence Day, 27 August (1991) | Independence Day, 27 August (1991) | |
Monaco | National Day (Prince of Monaco Holiday), 19 November | National Day (Prince of Monaco Holiday), 19 November | |
Mongolia | Independence Day/Revolution Day, 11 July (1921) | Independence Day/Revolution Day, 11 July (1921) | |
Montserrat | Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, second Saturday in June (1926) | Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, second Saturday in June (1926) | |
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) | |
Mozambique | Independence Day, 25 June (1975) | Independence Day, 25 June (1975) | |
Namibia | Independence Day, 21 March (1990) | Independence Day, 21 March (1990) | |
Nauru | Independence Day, 31 January (1968) | Independence Day, 31 January (1968) | |
Nepal | Birthday of King GYANENDRA, 7 July (1946) | Birthday of King GYANENDRA, 7 July (1946) | |
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 | |
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 | |
New Caledonia | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | |
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) | |
Nicaragua | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | Independence Day, 15 September (1821) | |
Niger | Republic Day, 18 December (1958) | Republic Day, 18 December (1958) | |
Nigeria | Independence Day (National Day), 1 October (1960) | Independence Day, 1 October (1960) | |
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) | |
Norfolk Island | Bounty Day (commemorates the arrival of Pitcairn Islanders), 8 June (1856) | Pitcairners Arrival Day, 8 June (1856) | |
Northern Mariana Islands | Commonwealth Day, 8 January (1978) | Commonwealth Day, 8 January (1978) | |
Norway | Constitution Day, 17 May (1814) | Constitution Day, 17 May (1814); note - 17 May 1814 is the date of independence from Sweden, 7 June 1905 is the date Norway declared the union with Sweden was dissolved | |
Oman | Birthday of Sultan QABOOS, 18 November (1940) | Birthday of Sultan QABOOS, 18 November (1940) | |
Pakistan | Republic Day, 23 March (1956) | Republic Day, 23 March (1956) | |
Palau | Constitution Day, 9 July (1979) | Constitution Day, 9 July (1979) | |
Panama | Independence Day, 3 November (1903) | Independence Day, 3 November (1903) | |
Papua New Guinea | Independence Day, 16 September (1975) | Independence Day, 16 September (1975) | |
Paraguay | Independence Day, 14 May 1811 (observed 15 May annually) | Independence Day, 14 May (1811) | |
Peru | Independence Day, 28 July (1821) | Independence Day, 28 July (1821) | |
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 | |
Pitcairn Islands | Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, second Saturday in June (1926) | Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, second Saturday in June (1926) | |
Poland | Constitution Day, 3 May (1791) | Constitution Day, 3 May (1791) | |
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) | |
Puerto Rico | US Independence Day, 4 July (1776); Puerto Rico Constitution Day, 25 July (1952) | US Independence Day, 4 July (1776) | |
Qatar | Independence Day, 3 September (1971) | Independence Day, 3 September (1971) | |
Reunion | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | |
Romania | Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), 1 December (1918) | Unification Day (of Romania and Transylvania), 1 December (1918) | |
Russia | Russia Day, 12 June (1990) | Russia Day, 12 June (1990) | |
Rwanda | Independence Day, 1 July (1962) | Independence Day, 1 July (1962) | |
Saint Helena | Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, second Saturday in June (1926) | Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, second Saturday in June (1926) | |
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Independence Day, 19 September (1983) | Independence Day, 19 September (1983) | |
Saint Lucia | Independence Day, 22 February (1979) | Independence Day, 22 February (1979) | |
Saint Pierre and Miquelon | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Independence Day, 27 October (1979) | Independence Day, 27 October (1979) | |
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 | |
San Marino | Founding of the Republic, 3 September (301) | Founding of the Republic, 3 September (301) | |
Sao Tome and Principe | Independence Day, 12 July (1975) | Independence Day, 12 July (1975) | |
Saudi Arabia | Unification of the Kingdom, 23 September (1932) | Unification of the Kingdom, 23 September (1932) | |
Senegal | Independence Day, 4 April (1960) | Independence Day, 4 April (1960) | |
Serbia and Montenegro | National Day, 27 April | - | |
Seychelles | Constitution Day (National Day), 18 June (1993) | Constitution Day, 18 June (1993) | |
Sierra Leone | Independence Day, 27 April (1961) | Independence Day, 27 April (1961) | |
Singapore | National Day, 9 August (1965) | Independence Day, 9 August (1965) | |
Slovakia | Constitution Day, 1 September (1992) | Constitution Day, 1 September (1992) | |
Slovenia | Independence Day/Statehood Day, 25 June (1991) | Independence Day/Statehood Day, 25 June (1991) | |
Solomon Islands | Independence Day, 7 July (1978) | Independence Day, 7 July (1978) | |
Somalia | Foundation of the Somali Republic, 1 July (1960); note - 26 June (1960) in Somaliland | Foundation of the Somali Republic, 1 July (1960) | |
South Africa | Freedom Day, 27 April (1994) | Freedom Day, 27 April (1994) | |
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | - | Liberation Day, 14 June (1982) | |
Spain | National Day, 12 October | Hispanic Day, 12 October | |
Sri Lanka | Independence Day, 4 February (1948) | Independence Day, 4 February (1948) | |
Sudan | Independence Day, 1 January (1956) | Independence Day, 1 January (1956) | |
Suriname | Independence Day, 25 November (1975) | Independence Day, 25 November (1975) | |
Svalbard | NA | NA | |
Swaziland | Independence Day, 6 September (1968) | Independence Day, 6 September (1968) | |
Sweden | Flag Day, 6 June | Flag Day, 6 June | |
Switzerland | Founding of the Swiss Confederation, 1 August (1291) | Founding of the Swiss Confederation, 1 August (1291) | |
Syria | Independence Day, 17 April (1946) | Independence Day, 17 April (1946) | |
Taiwan | Republic Day (Anniversary of the Chinese Revolution), 10 October (1911) | Republic Day (Anniversary of the Chinese Revolution), 10 October (1911) | |
Tajikistan | Independence Day (or National Day), 9 September (1991) | Independence Day, 9 September (1991) | |
Tanzania | Union Day (Tanganyika and Zanzibar), 26 April (1964) | Union Day (Tanganyika and Zanzibar), 26 April (1964) | |
Thailand | Birthday of King PHUMIPHON, 5 December (1927) | Birthday of King PHUMIPHON, 5 December (1927) | |
Togo | Independence Day, 27 April (1960) | Independence Day, 27 April (1960) | |
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) | |
Tonga | Emancipation Day, 4 June (1970) | Independence Day, 4 June (1970) | |
Trinidad and Tobago | Independence Day, 31 August (1962) | Independence Day, 31 August (1962) | |
Tunisia | Independence Day, 20 March (1956) | Independence Day, 20 March (1956) | |
Turkey | Republic Day, 29 October (1923) | Independence Day, 29 October (1923) | |
Turkmenistan | Independence Day, 27 October (1991) | Independence Day, 27 October (1991) | |
Turks and Caicos Islands | Constitution Day, 30 August (1976) | Constitution Day, 30 August (1976) | |
Tuvalu | Independence Day, 1 October (1978) | Independence Day, 1 October (1978) | |
Uganda | Independence Day, 9 October (1962) | Independence Day, 9 October (1962) | |
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 Arab Emirates | Independence Day, 2 December (1971) | Independence Day, 2 December (1971) | |
United Kingdom | the UK does not celebrate one particular national holiday | Birthday of Queen ELIZABETH II, celebrated on the second Saturday in June (1926) | |
United States | Independence Day, 4 July (1776) | Independence Day, 4 July (1776) | |
Uruguay | Independence Day, 25 August (1825) | Independence Day, 25 August (1825) | |
Uzbekistan | Independence Day, 1 September (1991) | Independence Day, 1 September (1991) | |
Vanuatu | Independence Day, 30 July (1980) | Independence Day, 30 July (1980) | |
Venezuela | Independence Day, 5 July (1811) | Independence Day, 5 July (1811) | |
Vietnam | Independence Day, 2 September (1945) | Independence Day, 2 September (1945) | |
Virgin Islands | Transfer Day (from Denmark to the US), 27 March (1917) | Transfer Day (from Denmark to the US), 27 March (1917) | |
Wallis and Futuna | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | |
Yemen | Unification Day, 22 May (1990) | Unification Day, 22 May (1990) | |
Yugoslavia | - | Republic Day, 29 November | |
Zambia | Independence Day, 24 October (1964) | Independence Day, 24 October (1964) | |
Zimbabwe | Independence Day, 18 April (1980) | Independence Day, 18 April (1980) |