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Liberation Day in South Korea (Gwangbokjeol) - August 15, the 1945 end of Japanese rule

Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol, 광복절) on August 15 is a South Korean national public holiday marking the 1945 end of 35 years of Japanese colonial rule. Observed with a presidential address, ringing of the Bosingak bell, and ceremonial events. Also a national holiday in North Korea.

Ninoy Aquino Day in the Philippines - August 21, remembering the democracy leader assassinated in 1983

Ninoy Aquino Day is a Philippine special non-working holiday on August 21, marking the assassination of Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. in 1983. The date precedes his birthday and leads directly to Philippine Independence Day.