National holiday (2005) | National holiday (2008) | ||
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 (1967) | |
Antigua and Barbuda | Independence Day (National Day), 1 November (1981) | Independence Day (National 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 (1976) | |
Australia | Australia Day, 26 January (1788) | Australia Day, 26 January (1788); ANZAC Day (commemorated as the anniversary of the landing of troops of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I at Gallipoli, Turkey), 25 April (1915) | |
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 Azerbaijan, 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 was the date of independence from the UK, 16 December 1971 was 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 | 21 July (1831) ascension to the Throne of King Leopold I | |
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 (Botswana 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 (1956) | |
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); Union Day, 12 February (1947) | |
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 (National Day), 20 May (1972) | |
Canada | Canada Day, 1 July (1867) | 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) | Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China, 1 October (1949) | |
Christmas Island | Australia Day, 26 January (1788) | Australia Day, 26 January (1788) | |
Cocos (Keeling) Islands | Australia Day, 26 January (1788) | Australia Day, 26 January (1788) | |
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 | Independence Day, 8 October (1991); note - 25 June 1991 was the day the Croatian Parliament voted for independence; following a three-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 | |
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) | Triumph of the Revolution, 1 January (1959) | |
Cyprus | Independence Day, 1 October (1960); note - Turkish Cypriots celebrate 15 November (1983) as Independence Day | Independence Day, 1 October (1960); note - Turkish Cypriots celebrate 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 (1849) 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 Estonia declared its independence from Soviet Russia; 20 August 1991 was the date it declared its 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 | Europe Day 9 May (1950); note - a Union-wide holiday, the day that Robert SCHUMAN proposed the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community to achieve an organized Europe | |
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) | Liberation Day, 14 June (1982) | Liberation Day, 14 June (1982) | |
Faroe Islands | Olaifest (Olavasoka), 29 July | Olaifest (Olavasoka), 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) | Fete de la Federation, 14 July (1790); note - although often incorrectly referred to as Bastille Day, the celebration actually commemorates the holiday held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille (on 14 July 1789) and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy; other names for the holiday are Fete Nationale (National Holiday) and quatorze juillet (14th of July) | |
French Guiana | 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) | Independence Day, 17 August (1960) | |
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 was the date of independence from Soviet Russia, 9 April 1991 was 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 | National Day, 10 September (1967); note - day of the national referendum to decide whether to remain with the UK or go with Spain | |
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) | - | |
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 BENEDICT XVI, 24 April (2005) | |
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 | Saint 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); note - this holiday was celebrated under the SADDAM Husayn regime; the Government of Iraq has yet to declare a new national holiday | |
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, 6 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) | Independence Day, 16 December (1991) | |
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 was the date Latvia declared itself independent from Soviet Russia; 4 May 1990 is when it declared the renewal of independence; 21 August 1991 was the date of de facto 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 was the date Lithuania declared its independence from Soviet Russia and established its statehood; 11 March 1990 was the date it declared its independence from the Soviet Union | |
Luxembourg | National Day (Birthday of Grand Duchess Charlotte) 23 June | National Day (Birthday of Grand Duchess Charlotte) 23 June; note - the actual date of birth was 23 January 1896, but the festivities were shifted by five months to allow observance during a more favorable time of year | |
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 | Ilinden Uprising Day, 2 August (1903); note - also known as Saint Elijah's Day | |
Madagascar | Independence Day, 26 June (1960) | Independence Day, 26 June (1960) | |
Malawi | Independence Day (Republic Day), 6 July (1964) | Independence Day (Republic 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) | - | |
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 (Saint Rainier's Day), 19 November (1857) | |
Mongolia | Independence Day/Revolution Day, 11 July (1921) | Independence Day/Revolution Day, 11 July (1921) | |
Montenegro | - | National Day, 13 July (1878) | |
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) | in 2006, Parliament abolished the birthday of King GYANENDRA (7 July) and Constitution Day (9 November) as national holidays | |
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 and accession to the throne of her oldest daughter BEATRIX), 30 April (1909 and 1980) | |
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 and accession to the throne of her oldest daughter BEATRIX), 30 April (1909 and 1980) | |
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); ANZAC Day (commemorated as the anniversary of the landing of troops of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I at Gallipoli, Turkey), 25 April (1915) | |
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 (National 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) | Bounty Day (commemorates the arrival of Pitcairn Islanders), 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) | |
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 (observed 15 May) | |
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, 12 June (1898); note - 12 June 1898 was date of declaration of independence from Spain; 4 July 1946 was date of independence from 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 (Day of Portugal), 10 June (1580); note - also called Camoes Day, the day that revered national poet Luis de Camoes (1524-80) died | |
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) | |
Qatar | Independence Day, 3 September (1971) | Independence Day, 3 September (1971); also observed is National Day, 18 December | |
Reunion | 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 Barthelemy | - | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789); note - local holiday is St. Barthelemy Day, 24 August | |
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 Martin | - | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789); note - local holiday is Schoalcher Day (Slavery Abolition Day) 12 July (1848) | |
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; it is observed in June | |
San Marino | Founding of the Republic, 3 September (301) | Founding of the Republic, 3 September (AD 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 | - | National Day, 15 February | |
Serbia and Montenegro | National Day, 27 April | - | |
Seychelles | Constitution Day (National Day), 18 June (1993) | Constitution Day (National Day), 18 June (1993) | |
Sierra Leone | Independence Day, 27 April (1961) | Independence Day, 27 April (1961) | |
Singapore | National Day, 9 August (1965) | National 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); note - 26 June (1960) in Somaliland | |
South Africa | Freedom Day, 27 April (1994) | Freedom Day, 27 April (1994) | |
Spain | National Day, 12 October | National Day, 12 October (1492); year when Columbus first set foot in the Americas | |
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 | - | |
Swaziland | Independence Day, 6 September (1968) | Independence Day, 6 September (1968) | |
Sweden | Flag Day, 6 June | Swedish Flag Day, 6 June (1916); National Day, 6 June (1983) | |
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 (or National 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 (BHUMIBOL), 5 December (1927) | |
Timor-Leste | - | Independence Day, 28 November (1975) | |
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) | Emancipation 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); also the anniversary of BEN ALI's assumption of the presidency, 7 November (1987) | |
Turkey | Republic Day, 29 October (1923) | Republic 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); note - 22 January 1918, the day Ukraine first declared its independence (from Soviet Russia) and the day the short-lived Western and Central Ukrainian republics united (1919), is now celebrated as Unity Day | |
United Arab Emirates | Independence Day, 2 December (1971) | Independence Day, 2 December (1971) | |
United Kingdom | the UK does not celebrate one particular national holiday | the UK does not celebrate one particular national holiday | |
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) | |
Zambia | Independence Day, 24 October (1964) | Independence Day, 24 October (1964) | |
Zimbabwe | Independence Day, 18 April (1980) | Independence Day, 18 April (1980) |