259 briefs · 43 iconic · 5 categories · 54 countries

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One page per holiday, festival, or public day. Each brief covers origins, dates, customs, legal status, and where it is contested — then links the primary sources.

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

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259 briefs · 43 iconic · 5 categories · 54 countries

InternationalMonth: Feb

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World Cancer Day - February 4, the Union for International Cancer Control awareness day

World Cancer Day on February 4 is the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) global awareness day. Established at the 2000 World Cancer Summit in Paris, observed in 120+ countries. Not a public holiday.

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science - February 11, UN observance since 2015

International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11 is a UN observance established in 2015 to promote gender equality in STEM. UNESCO and UN Women lead programming. Each year the day highlights a theme - 2024 focused on women in AI. Not a public holiday.

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World Radio Day - February 13, the UNESCO observance of radio broadcasting

World Radio Day on February 13 is the UNESCO observance of radio as a medium. Established by UNESCO in 2011 and proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2012, it commemorates the 1946 founding of United Nations Radio. The day highlights radio's role in informing communities and providing access to information in emergencies.

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