National Holidays

National holidays vary from country to country and are typically designated by governments to commemorate significant events or people in a nation’s history, culture, or achievements. Here are some examples of national holidays from various countries:

United States:

Independence Day (July 4th) – Commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Thanksgiving (Fourth Thursday in November) – A day of giving thanks for the blessings of the harvest and of the preceding year.
United Kingdom:

Christmas Day (December 25th) – Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
New Year’s Day (January 1st) – The start of the new year in the Gregorian calendar.
Canada:

Canada Day (July 1st) – Celebrating the anniversary of the Confederation of Canada in 1867.
Victoria Day (the last Monday preceding May 25th) – Honoring Queen Victoria’s birthday.
Australia:

Australia Day (January 26th) – Commemorating the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788.
ANZAC Day (April 25th) – Honoring the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who served in the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I.
France:

Bastille Day (July 14th) – Commemorating the French Revolution and the Storming of the Bastille in 1789.
Armistice Day (November 11th) – Marking the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany, ending World War I.
India:

Republic Day (January 26th) – Celebrating the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950.
Independence Day (August 15th) – Commemorating the independence of India from British rule in 1947.
These are just a few examples, and there are many more national holidays celebrated around the world, each with its own significance and traditions.