Patriotic & History Days & Observances 2026
Explore all patriotic & history days & observances in one place. The list below is sorted by date for 2026 and updates automatically every year, so you always know what is coming next — and can open each day for its history, facts, wishes and quotes.
Coming Up Next
Proclamation of the Republic (Brazil)
Brazil’s Proclamation of the Republic Day on November 15 marks the end of the empire in 1889. Causes, the events of the…
International Day for Tolerance
16 November is World Tolerance Day. International Day for Tolerance glorifies the term ‘tolerance’ which refers to the acceptance of different minds…
International Students’ Day
International Students’ Day on November 17 honours the Czech students of 1939 and celebrates students worldwide. History, the Velvet Revolution, ideas and…
Latvia Independence Day
Latvia Independence Day, or Proclamation Day, is on November 18. Learn the 1918 story, the 1990–91 restoration, traditions, symbols, greetings and FAQs.
Morocco Independence Day
Morocco Independence Day on November 18 marks Mohammed V’s return and the end of the French protectorate. History, timeline, celebrations and FAQs.
Discovery of Puerto Rico Day
Discovery of Puerto Rico Day (Día de la Puertorriqueñidad) is November 19. The 1493 Columbus landing, Taíno roots, name changes and how…
Patriotic & History Days & Observances in 2026 — Month by Month
January 2
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Next: January 18, 2027 |
| January 26 | Monday | Australia Day | Next: January 26, 2027 |
February 2
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 16 | Monday | Presidents' Day | Next: February 15, 2027 |
| February 26 | Thursday | Kuwait Liberation Day | Next: February 26, 2027 |
March 1
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | Sunday | Independence Movement Day (Korea) | Next: March 1, 2027 |
May 1
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | Next: May 31, 2027 |
June 4
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 6 | Saturday | National Day of Sweden | Next: June 6, 2027 |
| June 12 | Friday | Philippines Independence Day | Next: June 12, 2027 |
| June 19 | Friday | Juneteenth | Next: June 19, 2027 |
| June 25 | Thursday | Mozambique Independence Day | Next: June 25, 2027 |
July 5
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1 | Wednesday | Canada Day | Next: July 1, 2027 |
| July 4 | Saturday | Independence Day (USA) | Next: July 4, 2027 |
| July 7 | Tuesday | Solomon Islands Independence Day | Next: July 7, 2027 |
| July 14 | Tuesday | Bastille Day | Next: July 14, 2027 |
| July 26 | Sunday | Father's Day (Dominican Republic) | Next: July 25, 2027 |
August 9
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | Saturday | Swiss National Day | Next: August 1, 2027 |
| August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day (India) | Next: August 15, 2027 |
| August 16 | Sunday | National Airborne Day | Next: August 16, 2027 |
| August 17 | Monday | Indonesian Independence Day | Next: August 17, 2027 |
| August 19 | Wednesday | Afghanistan Independence Day | Next: August 19, 2027 |
| August 24 | Monday | Ukraine Independence Day | Next: August 24, 2027 |
| August 29 | Saturday | International Day Against Nuclear Tests | Next: August 29, 2027 |
| August 31 | Monday | Malaysia Independence Day (Hari Merdeka) | Next: August 31, 2027 |
| August 31 | Monday | National Heroes Day (Philippines) | Next: August 30, 2027 |