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Civic Law Rights observances

Civic rights, law, institutions and public participation.

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Human Rights Day

10 December · United Nations international observance

A/RES/423 (V)

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Authority records

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15 July Democracy and National Unity Day

15 July annually · Türkiye / national democracy and unity commemoration

The Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications uses the official name 15 July Democracy and National Unity Day and organized the 2026 national commemoration on July…

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23 October national holiday

23 October annually · Hungary / national civic observance

Hungary’s government memorial-day authority states that Act VIII of 1991 declared 23 October an official national holiday and that the Fundamental Law confirmed its status; the date also ma…

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Anniversary of the Beginning of the Wars of Independence

10 October · Cuba / national commemoration day

Cuba’s official tourism information lists October 10 as the anniversary of the beginning of the Wars of Independence and a national commemoration day.

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Anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Niger

18 December; Republic anniversary, not the current National Day designation after the 2023 legal change · Niger / national historical civic anniversary

Niger government material commemorates the Republic anniversary on 18 December. A 2023 Council of Ministers communiqué restored 3 August, Independence Day, as the country’s Fête Nationale,…

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Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day

1 November · Antigua and Barbuda

The Organization of American States’ current country page lists Antigua and Barbuda National Independence Day as 1 November.

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Argentina Independence Day

9 July · Argentina

The Organization of American States’ current country page lists Argentina National Independence Day as 9 July.

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Belize Independence Day

21 September · Belize

The Organization of American States’ current country page lists Belize National Independence Day as 21 September.

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Bill of Rights Day

15 December · United States commemorative observance

U.S. presidential proclamation / GovInfo

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Chakri Memorial Day

6 April 2026 in the official 2026 calendar · Thai official holiday

Royal Thai Consulate-General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Chile Independence Day

18 September · Chile

The Organization of American States’ current country page lists Chile National Independence Day as 18 September.

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Civic Holiday

First Monday in August · Ontario, Canada — recognized holiday in specified Ontario public-service / registry contexts

Government of Ontario regulations and holiday bulletin

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Colombia Independence Day

20 July · Colombia

The Organization of American States’ current country page lists Colombia National Independence Day as 20 July.

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Constitution and State Flag Day

18 May each year · Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan government states the national observance is celebrated every year on 18 May

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Constitution Day

14 March · Andorra

The Government of Andorra’s official embassy holiday calendar lists 14 March as Constitution Day.

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Constitution Day

10 December · Thailand

Thailand’s Board of Investment official 2026 holiday information lists 10 December 2026 as Constitution Day.

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Constitution Day

17 July · Republic of Korea

Korea.net, the Republic of Korea’s official government portal, identifies 17 July as Constitution Day and links it to the Constitution’s proclamation on 17 July 1948.

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Constitution Day

8 December · Uzbekistan

The Government of Uzbekistan identifies 8 December as Constitution Day and states that it is a national public holiday.

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Constitution Day

4 August · Cook Islands

Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade current National Days protocol register lists Cook Islands — Constitution Day on 4 August. The source verifies the diplomatic national-da…

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Constitution Day

1 May annually · Republic of the Marshall Islands / national Constitution Day

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Embassy country profile lists Constitution Day on May 1 among the country’s national holidays and notes adoption of the Constitution on May 1, 1979.

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Constitution Day

18 June annually · Seychelles / national observance

Seychelles official sources list Constitution Day on 18 June, and State House describes it as observed annually.

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Constitution Day

1 September · Slovak Republic

Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade current National Days protocol register lists Slovak Republic — Constitution Day on 1 September. The source verifies the diplomatic natio…

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Constitution Day

5 October · Vanuatu / national holiday

The Government of Vanuatu holiday register lists Constitution Day on 5 October as a national holiday.

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Constitution Day / Belau Constitution Day

9 July 2026 · Palau / 2026 holiday calendar reflected by an official diplomatic mission

The Embassy of Japan in Palau lists 9 July 2026 as Constitution Day; its historical country reporting also records the naming “Belau Constitution Day.”

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Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

17 September · United States

The U.S. Courts’ official educational observance page identifies Constitution Day and Citizenship Day around 17 September, the anniversary of the Constitution’s signing.

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Constitution Day of the Republic of Armenia

5 July annually · Armenia / national constitutional commemoration

The Government of Armenia identifies July 5 as Constitution Day, tied to the 1995 constitutional referendum.

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Constitution Day of the Republic of Belarus

15 March annually · Belarus / national holiday

The official President of Belarus national-holidays register lists Constitution Day on 15 March, and the presidential constitution page states that the Constitution was adopted on 15 March…

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Constitution Day of the Republic of Indonesia

18 August annually · Indonesia / civic commemoration

Indonesian government statistical-agency pages identify 18 August as Constitution Day of the Republic of Indonesia and describe it as an annual commemoration.

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Constitution Day of the Republic of Kosovo

9 April; current observance confirmed in 2026 · Kosovo / national Constitution Day

The Office of the President of Kosovo marked Constitution Day on April 9, 2026; earlier Prime Minister communications also identify April 9 as Constitution Day.

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Constitution Day of Ukraine

28 June · Ukraine

The President of Ukraine’s 28 June 2026 address explicitly marks Constitution Day of Ukraine.

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Constitution Memorial Day

3 May annually · Japan / national holiday

Japan’s Cabinet Office identifies Constitution Memorial Day on 3 May and explains that it commemorates the enforcement of the Constitution and hopes for national development.

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Constitution of Ireland (Bunreacht na hÉireann)

29 December marks the Constitution’s 1937 commencement · Ireland / constitutional history

The official constitutional text states that Bunreacht na hÉireann was enacted by the people on 1 July 1937 and came into operation on 29 December 1937.

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Cuban Independence Day / establishment of the Republic of Cuba

20 May; 124th anniversary on 20 May 2026 · Historical Cuban independence anniversary / 2026 U.S. presidential commemoration

A 2026 White House message commemorates Cuban Independence Day on 20 May and identifies 20 May 1902 as the date the Republic of Cuba was established.

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Day of Memorial and Respect for Veterans

6 March · Kosovo / observance; not represented here as a public holiday

Timeanddate lists the Day of Memorial and Respect for Veterans on March 6 in Kosovo and identifies it as an observance/working day; Calendarific independently lists March 6 for 2026.

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Day of the Burning of Master Jan Hus

6 July annually · Czech Republic / state holiday

Current Czech law lists 6 July as the Day of the Burning of Master Jan Hus among the state holidays of the Czech Republic.

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Day of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

1 December · Kazakhstan / official commemorative holiday date; no longer a non-working national/state public holiday under the current holidays law

A 2011 law added December 1 as First President’s Day to Kazakhstan’s public-holiday law. Later legal changes removed it from the non-working holiday law, while the government’s current list…

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Decoration Day, historical predecessor of Memorial Day

Historically 30 May beginning with the 1868 national observance; modern U.S. Memorial Day is the last Monday in May · U.S. historical remembrance tradition for war dead

The National Park Service documents the first official national Decoration Day on 30 May 1868 and its evolution into Memorial Day.

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Democracy Day (Nigeria)

12 June · Nigerian national public holiday

Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation / State House

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Dia da Independência Nacional

11 November annually · Angola / national independence commemoration

Angola government material identifies 11 November as National Independence Day and commemorates the proclamation of independence in 1975.

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Dia da Restauração da Independência

1 December · Portugal / national restoration commemoration and holiday

Portugal’s Armed Forces commemorated Dia da Restauração da Independência on 1 December 2025, marking the restoration of national sovereignty in 1640; the Government’s national-holiday regis…

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Día de la Constitución

6 November; 2026 holiday observance moved to 9 November for work-calendar purposes · Dominican Republic / constitutional commemoration and 2026 holiday calendar

The Dominican Presidency’s 2026 holiday notice identifies 6 November as Constitution Day and states that, for 2026, the work holiday is moved to Monday 9 November.

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Día de la Constitución (Day of the Constitution)

25 July annually · Puerto Rico / statutory Constitution Day holiday

Puerto Rico Act No. 1 of August 1, 1952 declares July 25 of each year a legal holiday designated as the Day of the Constitution.

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Día de la Restauración de la República

16 August; 2026 holiday not moved · Dominican Republic / national restoration commemoration

The Dominican Presidency’s 2026 holiday guidance identifies 16 August as Día de la Restauración de la República and states that the 2026 non-working holiday is not transferred.

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Ecuador's Independence Day

24 May · Ecuador

Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade current National Days protocol register lists Ecuador — Ecuador's Independence Day on 24 May. The source verifies the diplomatic national…

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Election Day

First Tuesday after the first Monday in November for U.S. presidential general elections · United States — federal presidential election context

USAGov states that presidential Election Day is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November

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Employee Legal Awareness Day

13 February · International / informal workplace-legal-awareness observance

National Today gives Employee Legal Awareness Day an every-February-13 recurrence, and Rubin Fortunato independently acknowledges it as occurring every year on February 13.

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Eswatini Independence Day

6 September · Kingdom of Eswatini / national holiday

The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Eswatini to the United Nations identifies Independence Day on 6 September and records independence on 6 September 1968.

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Evacuation Day (Independence Day)

17 April annually · Syria / national public-holiday calendar

The Syrian Arab Republic’s current eAIP public-holiday table, effective 27 March 2026, lists 17 April as Evacuation Day (Independence Day).

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Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day)

2 June annually · Italy / national Republic Day

The Presidency of the Italian Republic marks the national Festa della Repubblica on June 2; the 2026 programme commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Republic.

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Firefighters’ Memorial Day

4 May annually · United Kingdom / firefighters remembrance

The Firefighters Memorial Trust says Firefighters’ Memorial Day is marked each year on 4 May to remember firefighters who have died in service.

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First Philippine Republic Day

23 January annually · Philippines / nationwide special working holiday

Republic Act No. 11014 declares January 23 of every year First Philippine Republic Day and a special working holiday throughout the Philippines.

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Freedom and Democracy Day

1 December · Chad / national commemoration and national-holiday framework

Chad’s Prime Minister’s office documented the official 1 December 2025 commemoration of the 35th Freedom and Democracy Day, and current constitutional/journal-official material lists 1 Dece…

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FSM Constitution Day

10 May; current government observance confirmed · Federated States of Micronesia / national Constitution Day

The FSM Government’s Constitution Day messages identify May 10 with the coming into force of the Constitution in 1979 and continue to mark FSM Constitution Day in current government communi…

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Fête de l’indépendance

23 June annually · Canton of Jura, Switzerland / cantonal observance

The Canton of Jura’s official calendars list Fête de l’indépendance on 23 June, including 23 June in both 2026 and 2027.

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Fête de l’Indépendance de la Côte d’Ivoire

7 August annually; 7 August 2026 verified · Côte d’Ivoire / national independence celebration

The Government of Côte d’Ivoire documented the official 66th independence celebration on 7 August 2026.

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Fête de l’Indépendance de la Côte d’Ivoire

7 August; 66th anniversary in 2026 · Côte d’Ivoire / national independence observance

The Government of Côte d’Ivoire documented the official 66th independence celebration on 7 August 2026 and identifies the occasion as the Fête de l’Indépendance.

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Fête nationale / Independence anniversary of Gabon

17 August annually; 66th anniversary in 2026 · Gabon / national independence observance

The Presidency of Gabon documented the country’s national celebration on 17 August 2026 as the 66th anniversary of accession to international sovereignty.

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General Pulaski Memorial Day

11 October; 2025 presidential proclamation verified · United States / presidential commemorative observance

The White House proclaimed October 11, 2025 as General Pulaski Memorial Day and encouraged Americans to commemorate those who contributed to the nation.

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Global Energy Independence Day

10 July 2006 (documented Los Angeles County proclamation) · Los Angeles County / documented 2006 proclamation and Tesla-birthday campaign context

Los Angeles County’s official Board of Supervisors Statement of Proceedings documents a presentation proclaiming 10 July 2006 as Global Energy Independence Day. That government record verif…

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Guyana Independence Day

26 May · Guyana

The Organization of American States’ current country page lists Guyana National Independence Day as 26 May.

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Haiti Independence Day

1 January · Haiti

The Organization of American States’ current country page lists Haiti National Independence Day as 1 January.

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony / 6 August remembrance

6 August annually; the 2026 ceremony was 6 August 2026 at 8:00 a.m. · Hiroshima City peace remembrance of atomic-bomb victims and appeal for nuclear abolition and lasting peace

Hiroshima City states that it holds the Peace Memorial Ceremony every year on 6 August and published the 2026 ceremony schedule.

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Holocaust Memorial Day

27 January annually · United Kingdom / national Holocaust remembrance

UK government material marks Holocaust Memorial Day annually on 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

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Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

On or around 21 December / the winter solstice · United States / organizer-led remembrance for people who died while experiencing homelessness

The National Health Care for the Homeless Council and partner organizations promote Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day on or around December 21, the winter solstice, to remember people who died…

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Human Rights Day

10 December · United Nations international observance

A/RES/423 (V)

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Human Rights Day

21 March · South Africa

The South African Government’s public-holidays page lists Human Rights Day on 21 March.

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Ilinden – Republic Day

2 August annually · North Macedonia / national holiday

A North Macedonian government ministry identifies 2 August as Ilinden – Republic Day in its official holiday message.

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Implantação da República

5 October · Portugal / national republic commemoration and holiday

The Government of Portugal scheduled the official 115th anniversary commemoration of the Implantação da República for 5 October 2025; the government holiday register lists 5 October under t…