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Federal & civicMonth: Jun

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Jun

Festa della Repubblica - June 2, Italy's national day since 1946

Italy's Festa della Repubblica on June 2 marks the 1946 institutional referendum in which Italians voted to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic. A national public holiday, observed with a military parade on the Via dei Fori Imperiali in Rome.

IT
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Jun

Juneteenth - June 19 federal holiday, history of emancipation, and how it is observed

Juneteenth (June 19) is a US federal holiday marking the 1865 emancipation of enslaved people in Texas. Became a federal holiday in 2021. One of 11 federal holidays under 5 U.S.C. 6103. Observed with parades, cookouts, and educational events.

US
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Jun

National Indigenous Peoples Day - the Canadian celebration of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures

National Indigenous Peoples Day is a Canadian federal holiday observed on June 21, celebrating the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada. The day coincides with the summer solstice, which has been an important day for many Indigenous communities in Canada.

CA
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Jun

Philippines Independence Day - June 12, the 1898 declaration

Philippines Independence Day (Araw ng Kalayaan) on June 12 marks the 1898 declaration of independence from Spain by Emilio Aguinaldo. Observed as a national public holiday with flag ceremonies and the presidential address.

PH
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