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Pchum Ben Festival
Cambodia’s official 2026 holiday calendar lists the Pchum Ben Festival on 10, 11 and 12 October 2026.
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Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
The Church of England identifies Pentecost as also known as Whit Sunday and places the feast in the Easter-season calendar
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Pentecost Sunday
USCCB’s Pentecost Sunday readings identify the 2026 celebration on 24 May 2026.
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Pesach (Passover)
The Embassy of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2026 schedule lists Pesach Eve on 1 April and Pesach-related dates through 9 April 2026.
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Pesach Sheni (Second Passover)
Chabad’s 2026 Jewish calendar identifies Pesach Sheni on 14 Iyar 5786, corresponding to 1 May 2026, and explains its Second Passover meaning.
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Phagwah
The UK Government’s Honorary British Consul Suriname holiday listing records Phagwah Day on 3 March 2026. The observance is Hindu and its Gregorian date is movable.
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Phagwah (Holi)
Guyana’s Public Holidays Act includes Phagwah Day and provides for the annual date to be published; current government coverage shows Guyanese preparing to celebrate Phagwah/Holi on 3 March…
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Plough Monday
Church of England Times and Seasons material documents the older Plough Monday observance associated with the first working day after the Twelve Days of Christmas, alongside modern Plough S…
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Pongal
The President of India and Press Information Bureau identify Pongal among India’s harvest festivals in January 2026; government material consulted reflects 14–15 January timing across offic…
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Poson Full Moon Poya Day
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s 2026 holiday calendar lists Poson Full Moon Poya Day on Monday 29 June 2026 and marks it as both a bank and public holiday.
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Postfeast of Pentecost — Day of the Holy Spirit
OCA identifies Monday 1 June 2026 as the Postfeast of Pentecost and Day of the Holy Spirit.
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Pratihar Shashthi / Surya Shashthi (Chhat Puja)
Government of India holiday calendars list Chhat Puja on 15 November 2026.
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Purim
The Embassy of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2026 holiday schedule lists Purim on 3 March 2026.
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Qingming Festival
The General Office of China’s State Council sets the 2026 Qingming Festival public-holiday period at 4–6 April.
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Ram Navami
The Government of India Controller of Communication Accounts, Assam lists Ram Navami on 26 March 2026 in its 2026 gazetted-holiday calendar.
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Ram Navami
India's Ministry of Tourism states that Ram Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri; the corresponding Gregorian date varies by year.
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Rath Yatra
Government of India / Government of Odisha
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Reek Sunday
The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference states that Reek Sunday 2026 fell on 26 July and describes the annual national pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick.
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Reformation Day
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod calendar identifies 31 October as Reformation Day and provides the recurring observance in its church calendar.
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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
Rockefeller Center confirms the annual Tree Lighting tradition, states the 2025 ceremony occurred on December 3, and currently tells visitors to check back for 2026 Tree details rather than…
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Rosh Hashanah
The Embassy of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2026 schedule lists Rosh Hashanah Eve on 11 September and Rosh Hashanah on 12–13 September 2026.
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Sacrifice Feast Eve / Kurban Bayramı Arefesi
Türkiye’s Presidency of Religious Affairs calendar lists Kurban Bayramı Arefesi on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah, which falls on May 26 in its 2026 calendar. Gregorian dates move with the Hijri calendar.
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Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr
The USCCB 2026 liturgical calendar lists 5 February as the Memorial of Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr.
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Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
The USCCB 2026 liturgical calendar lists 7 December as the Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church.
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Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church
The USCCB 2026 calendar identifies 13 June as an Optional Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church.
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Saint Clement of Ohrid Day
North Macedonia government tourism information lists 8 December for St. Clement of Ohrid among official holidays.
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Saint Francis of Assisi, Religious
USCCB materials identify 4 October as the Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi. In the USCCB 2026 calendar, 4 October falls on the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, so the Sunday takes…
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Saint Francis Xavier, Priest
The USCCB 2026 liturgical calendar lists 3 December as the Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest.
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Saint James, Apostle
The USCCB 2026 liturgical calendar identifies 25 July as the Feast of Saint James, Apostle.
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Saints Cyril and Methodius
Vatican City State’s 2026 saint-of-the-day material marks Saints Cyril and Methodius on 14 February and summarizes their missionary legacy.
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Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
The USCCB 2026 daily readings identify 29 June 2026 as the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles.
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Samhain
Ireland.ie, an official Government of Ireland site, describes Samhain as an ancient seasonal observance marking the dark half of the year and says Samhain begins on 1 November, while Hallow…
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San Pedro y San Pablo
The Government of Chile’s official 2026 holiday calendar lists 29 June as San Pedro y San Pablo.
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Scout Sabbath / Scout Shabbat
Scouting America council guidance explains that Scout Sabbath is typically observed around the Scouting anniversary period, but congregations may designate another Sabbath; 2026 guidance re…
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Scout Sunday
Scouting America explains Scout Sunday and permits units to choose a February date that works for their chartered organization
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Seollal
Korea.net, official website of the Republic of Korea / Korean Cultural Centre current 2026 material
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Shavuot
The Embassy of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2026 schedule lists Shavuot Eve on 21 May and Shavuot on 22–23 May 2026.
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Shemini Atzeret
Chabad’s current 2026 calendar and guide identify Shemini Atzeret and explain its relationship to Simchat Torah.
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Sigd
The Knesset states that Sigd is celebrated on 29 Heshvan and that the Sigd Law–2008 declared that date a national holiday.
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Simchat Torah
Chabad’s current 2026 guide explains the Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah sequence and the Diaspora distinction for Simchat Torah.
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Solemnity / liturgical feast of Our Lady of Candelaria
Tenerife’s official tourism site states that the liturgical festivity of Our Lady of Candelaria takes place on February 2; it separately notes an August 15 celebration of her apparition.
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Solemnity of All Saints
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops lists November 1 as the Solemnity of All Saints among the holy days observed in U.S. Latin Rite dioceses.
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Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Christ the King Sunday)
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops identifies 22 November 2026 as the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Christ the King Sunday).
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Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Vatican sources identify 19 March as the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and patron of the universal Church.
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Solemnity of Saint Justus (San Giusto), martyr and patron of Trieste
The Diocese of Trieste identifies Saint Justus as principal patron of the city and diocese and states that his solemnity is celebrated on November 3.
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Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Vatican News identifies 29 June as the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul; the 2026 Vatican liturgical page confirms the same date.
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Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
USCCB’s 2026 readings identify 29 June as the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles.
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Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Vatican News identifies 15 August as the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary; the Holy See’s 2026 Angelus also marks the solemnity on 15 August.
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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Vatican City’s official observance page identifies 8 December as the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
The Vatican’s Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music calendar lists Corpus Christi on 4 June 2026; Vatican liturgical teaching places the feast on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday in the Rom…
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Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Vatican sources identify 25 December as the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, commonly Christmas.
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Songkran Festival
The Thai Government identifies 13–15 April 2026 as the traditional Songkran holidays, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand describes broader 2026 festival programming including events ou…
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Spring Festival
The General Office of China’s State Council sets the 2026 Spring Festival public-holiday period at nine days, 15–23 February, with adjusted working days on 14 and 28 February.
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Spring Festival holiday
China’s State Council schedule calls the 2026 period the Spring Festival holiday and sets it at nine days, 15–23 February, with adjusted working days on 14 and 28 February.
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St Andrew’s Day
The Scottish Government’s bank-holiday calendar lists St Andrew’s Day on 30 November 2026; past calendars show substitute bank-holiday dates can apply when the date falls on a weekend.
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St David’s Day
Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic-environment service, identifies 1 March as the day Wales celebrates its national saint, St David.
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St George’s Day
The Church of England identifies St George as England’s patron saint and states that St George’s Day is observed on 23 April in its calendar.
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St John’s Day
St John International describes 24 June as St John’s Day and the feast day of St John the Baptist, with current 2025 and 2026 institutional messages tied to that date. The evidence supports…
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St Joseph's Day Venezuela
National Today places the Venezuela-labelled observance on March 19 annually, while Vatican News independently confirms March 19 as the Catholic Solemnity of Saint Joseph.
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St Patrick's Day
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade current National Days protocol register lists Ireland — St Patrick's Day on 17 March. The source verifies the diplomatic national-day ide…
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St Piran’s Day / Gool Peran
Cornwall Council explicitly identifies St Piran’s Day as March 5 and frames it as a day when communities celebrate Cornish culture.
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St. Maroun Day
The Association of Banks in Lebanon’s current 2026 official-holidays table lists St. Maroun Day on Monday 9 February 2026.
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St. Nicholas Day
The St. Nicholas Center identifies December 6 as St. Nicholas Day and notes December 19 for communities following the Julian calendar.
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St. Stephen’s Day
Ireland’s Department of Enterprise lists St. Stephen’s Day on 26 December among the State’s public holidays.
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St. Urho's Day
Finlandia Foundation National identifies St. Urho’s Day on 16 March and describes it within Finnish-American heritage programming.
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Summer bank holiday
GOV.UK official bank-holiday calendar
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Sunday of the Last Judgment (Meatfare Sunday)
OCA’s Paschal-cycle table identifies Meatfare Sunday on 15 February 2026.
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Swithun, Bishop of Winchester
The Church of England calendar lists Swithun, Bishop of Winchester, on 15 July.
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Synaxis of the Most Holy Mother of God
OCA’s saints calendar states that the Synaxis of the Most Holy Mother of God is commemorated on 26 December.
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Tamil New Year
Lok Bhavan, Tamil Nadu
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Tanabata (Star Festival)
Japan National Tourism Organization explains that Tanabata festivals are usually held on the seventh day of the seventh month and may occur in July or August depending on the calendar used.
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The Annunciation of the Lord
The USCCB 2026 liturgical calendar lists 25 March as the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.