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Bonifacio Day - November 30, the Philippines national hero Andress Bonifacio, and the road to 1898

Bonifacio Day on November 30 is a Philippine public holiday commemorating the birthday of Andres Bonifacio (1863-1897), founder of the Katipunan and the Supremo of the Philippine Revolution. A regular holiday in the Philippines (Republic Act No. 9492, 2007) - banks and government offices close.

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Indonesian Heroes Day - Hari Pahlawan, November 10

Indonesian Heroes Day (Hari Pahlawan) is observed every November 10 to commemorate the 1945 Battle of Surabaya, where Indonesian republican forces fought British and Dutch troops in the early days of the Indonesian National Revolution. National public holiday under Keputusan Presiden 24/2016.

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Veterans Day - November 11, federal status, and how it differs from Memorial Day

Veterans Day on November 11 is a US federal holiday honoring all who served in the US armed forces, living or deceased. Originally Armistice Day (1919, 1938), renamed Veterans Day in 1954. One of 11 federal holidays under 5 U.S.C. 6103.

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