PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Holidays in Quebec Depending on the provinces and territories in Canada, holidays differ from one place to another. In Quebec, 10 holidays are granted to residents by the government during the year. Quebec National Day Every year, on June 24, Quebec's National Day is celebrated in the country. The latter is also named Saint-Jean or Saint-Jean-Baptiste and has a religious origin, before becoming a national holiday in Canada in 1834. However, it was not until 1926 that this day became a holiday in Quebec, and in 1977 it became known as the "Quebec National Day". If this holiday concerns initially the French Canadians, it concerns in Quebec all the inhabitants, that they are Canadian or French. On this date, a festival is organized in Quebec, and the latter represents a unique moment for the inhabitants who show their patriotism through festivities. Traditionally, a demonstration is organized in the capital, and fires are lit as soon as it gets dark. Shows are als...

Holidays in Peru: moments of festivity Peru has 13 public holidays every year, during which people participate in events or festivities as part of their religion or history. They begin at the beginning of January with the New Year, a very important period for the Peruvian population, during which are organized meals until January 6th. Every person in the country participates in these festivities to show his gratitude for being alive and enjoying his surroundings. The holidays then spread over the whole year, to mark special moments, such as Easter, Independence Day, or Christmas. All Saints' Day and the famous Festival of the Dead are also celebrated, during which the Peruvians go with their families to the cemetery with flowers and traditional food made of coconut or sweet potato, dressed in their best clothes, in order to to take refuge with their deceased relatives. Independence Day: National Day in Peru The 28th and 29th of July are synonymous with holidays in Peru, ...

First quarter of holidays in Mexico The first three months of the Mexican calendar includes exactly three holidays. January 1st, which marks the beginning of the year, is the only day of the month. In February, the State of Mexico celebrates the proclamation of the country's Constitution. This is the country's third constitution that has already been amended three times. In March, the country also celebrates the birth of President Benito Juarez born in March 21, 1806. Second quarter of holidays in Mexico The month of April brings the celebration of Easter to Mexico. For this purpose, Good Friday is considered a holiday as well as Easter Sunday, which marks the resurrection of Christ. April 1st is Labor Day in the country. It is a holiday dedicated to all workers in the country. Four days later, on May 5th, the Mexican people commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. A victory against the invasion on the troops. The third quarter contains no holiday in the Mexica...

The holidays of Martinique Martinique, also known as the flower island, is a French region located in the Caribbean, exactly in the archipelago of the Lesser Antilles. Martinique therefore respects almost all French public holidays and also celebrates other festivals, some of which are also public holidays such as the Victor Schoelcher festival or the abolition of slavery. The carnival of Martinique, which is an integral part of these days of festivity, is particularly expected by Martinique. This carnival, which takes place over 5 days, begins with the Sunday Fat and its parade. it continues with Fat Monday and a Burlesque Wedding, where men dress in women and women in men! Then comes Ash Wednesday, with its celebrations in black and white, not to mention the many Carnival evenings that take place in discos in Martinique from February 1st. Martinique is punctuated by holidays and parties throughout the year In March, Martinique, which is traditionally a Catholic island, o...

Holidays in Haiti Every year, 15 holidays are counted in Haiti, days where the population does not work and can invest in festivities. On this French-speaking territory located in the Caribbean, the majority of the inhabitants are Catholics, and another part Protestants. A minority also practices voodoo. The holidays granted are thus mostly religious holidays, but some have also been set up to celebrate dates that have marked the history of the population. Flag Day in Haiti May 18 is a holiday in Haiti, the first independent black republic, with reference to May 18, 1803, a date that will have marked the country. That day, the first Haitian flag was sewn by Catherine Flon, in an effort to represent the union of each inhabitant. The blue color symbolizes the black inhabitants, and the red the Mulattos. According to legend, Governor General Jean-Jacques Dessalines took a French flag in full revolution and tore the white center, before asking Catherine Flon, his niece, to sew the t...

Holidays in French Guiana Guyana is an overseas department belonging to the French Republic. It is therefore subject to the respect of French law, just like the other French DOM-TOM. As a result, it has the same public holidays, except for traditional local festivals. In 2015, a law was presented to the French Parliament to change some dates concerning certain holidays and holidays in Guyana, to reflect other religions and cultures. Although this legislation has been approved, no action has been taken at the local level to change the holidays currently celebrated. Guyana Public Holidays   2019 1 Jan Tue New Year's Day 23 Feb Sat Republic Day 20 Mar Wed Holi 19 Apr Fri Good Friday 22 Apr Mon Easter Monday 1 May Wed Labour Day 5 May Sun Arrival Day 6 May Mon Arrival Day Holiday 26 May Sun Independence Day 27 May Mon Independence Day Holiday 1 Jul Mon CARICOM Day 1 Aug Thu Emancipation Day 12 Aug Mon Eid al-Adha 27 Oct Sun Deepav...

Holidays in Guadeloupe Réunion, an island located in the western Indian Ocean, in the southern hemisphere, is a French overseas department. The archipelago celebrates almost the same holidays as France, but also several other festivals typical of its culture. The island, very popular with tourists, has a rich and festive culture, it is also advisable to go to visit Reunion Island when several typical festivals take place there to capture all the cultural richness of this archipelago. Public Holidays Guadeloupe 2019  1 Jan Tue New Year's Day 22 Apr Mon Easter Monday 1 May Wed Labour Day 8 May Wed Victory Day 27 May Mon Abolition Day 30 May Thu Ascension Day 10 Jun Mon Whit Monday 14 Jul Sun National Day 15 Aug Thu Assumption Day 1 Nov Fri All Saints' Day 11 Nov Mon Armistice Day 25 Dec Wed Christmas Day Public Holidays Guadeloupe 2020 1 Jan Wed New Year's Day 13 Apr Mon Easter Monday 1 May Fri Labour Day 8 May Fri...

Of the ten national holidays listed in the United States, some are common to most countries of the world, such as Christmas, New Year's Day or Labor Day (1st Monday in September in the United States). However, most are original and commemorate events unique to the history of this country. This page contains a national calendar of all 2018 and 2019 federal and state holidays for the United States.    List of public and federal holidays in the United States of America for the year 2018 New Year’s Day is on Monday, 01 January 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday is on Monday, 15 January 2018 President’s Day is on Monday, 19 February 2018 Memorial Day is on Monday, 28 May 2018 Independence Day USA 2018 is on Wednesday, 04 July 2018 Labour Day is on Tuesday, 01 May 2018 Columbus Day is on Monday, 08 October 2018 Veterans Day is on Monday, 12 November 2018 Thanksgiving Day is on Thursday, 22 November 2018 Christmas Day is on Tuesday, 25 December 2018   p...

The distribution of holidays in Canada In Canada, holidays are divided into two main blocks. On the one hand official holidays, ten in number, recognized throughout the federal territory. On the other hand regional or local festivals not public holidays throughout the territory. The thirteen territories and regions of the country are divided into thirteen days. Official holidays in Canada officially recognized January 1st is the New Year celebration. Good Friday, whose date varies, is celebrated on March 30 (2018) and Easter Monday three days later. The following month, the Queen's Day, still called Victoria Day, is celebrated on May 21st. This day also marks the beginning of the Canadian summer. Canada Day on July 1st commemorates the country's independence in 1867. The fourth quarter of the year begins with Labor Day in the first week of September. This holiday is followed by Thanksgiving Day or Thanksgiving Day on October 8th. It is a day originally Christian during whi...

When Public Holidays  Brazil  2019 New Year’s Day Brazil 2019 is on Tuesday, 01 January 2019 Carnival starts Brazil 2019 on Monday, 04 March 2019 Carnival ends Brazil 2019 on Tuesday, 05 March 2019 Good Friday Brazil 2019is on Friday, 19 April 2019 Tiradentes Day Brazil 2019is on Sunday, 21 April 2019 Labour Day Brazil 2019is on Wednesday, 01 May 2019 Corpus Christi Brazil 2019 is on Thursday, 20 June 2019 Independence Day Brazil is on Saturday, 07 September 2019 Our Lady of Aparecida Brazil 2019 is on Saturday, 12 October 2019 All Souls’ Day Brazil 2019 is on Saturday, 02 November 2019 Republic Day Brazil 2019Brazil is on Friday, 15 November 2019 Black Consciousness Brazil 2019 Day is on Wednesday, 20 November 2019 Christmas Day is on Wednesday, 25 December 2019  Public Holidays  Brazil  20120 1 Jan Wed New Year's Day 23 Feb Sun Carnival * 24 Feb Mon Carnival * 10 Apr Fri Good Friday * 21 Apr Tue Tiradentes Day 1 May...

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