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Public holidays in the Republic of Moldova refer to the celebrated non-working days established by the Government of Moldova and valid for the whole territory of the country. Auton…
Flag Day (Moldova)
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Sierra Leone from United Kingdom in 1961
Public holidays in Togo are days when workers in the Togolese Republic get the day off work.
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Togo from France in 1960
Koningsdag or Kingsday is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Celebrated on 27 April, the date marks the birth of King Willem-Alexander. When the Dutch monarch is…
King's Day (Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten) (celebrated on April 26 if April 27 falls on a Sunday)
National Veterans' Day is a remembrance day for all the war veterans of Finland. It is celebrated each year on 27 April.
National Veterans' Day (Finland)
Aphrodisius is a saint associated with the diocese of Béziers, in Languedoc, Southern France.
Christian feast day: Aphrodisius and companions
Gianna Beretta Molla was an Italian Catholic pediatrician. Although aware of possible fatal consequences, Molla refused both an abortion and a hysterectomy during her pregnancy wit…
Christian feast day: Gianna Beretta Molla
Cyril of Turov, alternately Kirill of Turov was a bishop and saint of the Russian Orthodox Church. He was one of the first and finest theologians of Kievan Rus'; he lived in Princi…
Christian feast day: Kirill of Turov (Orthodox, added to Roman Martyrology in 1969)
Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort, SMM was a French Catholic priest known for his influence on Catholic Mariology. He wrote a number of books that went on to become classic Catholic…
Christian feast day: Louis de Montfort
Beatification is a recognition accorded by the Catholic Church of a deceased person's entrance into Heaven and capacity to intercede on behalf of individuals who pray in their name…
Christian feast day: Blessed Marie Louise Trichet
Pamphilus of Sulmona was bishop of Sulmona and Corfinio (Valva) during the late 7th century. He is revered as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Christian feast day: Pamphilus of Sulmona
Peter Louis Marie Chanel, SM, was a Catholic priest, missionary, and martyr. Chanel was a member of the Society of Mary and was sent as a missionary to Oceania. He arrived on the i…
Christian feast day: Peter Chanel
Vitalis of Milan was an early Christian martyr and saint.
Christian feast day: Vitalis and Valeria of Milan
April 27 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - April 29
Christian feast day: April 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Mujahideen Victory Day is a political holiday observed in all parts of Afghanistan, falling on the 28 April each year. It commemorates the day when Mujahideen rebel forces overthre…
Mujahideen Victory Day (Afghanistan)
Heroes' Day or National Heroes' Day may refer to a number of commemorations of national heroes in different countries and territories. It is often held on the birthday, or the deat…
National Heroes Day (Barbados)
Shinzo Abe was a Japanese statesman and politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2012 t…
Restoration of Sovereignty Day (Japan)
Sardinia's Day, also known as the Sardinian People's Day, is a holiday in Sardinia commemorating the Sardinian Vespers, which occurred from 1794 to 1796.
Sardinia Day (Sardinia)
The National Day of Mourning, or Workers' Mourning Day is observed in Canada on 28 April. It commemorates workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace…
Workers' Memorial Day and World Day for Safety and Health at Work (international) National Day of Mourning (Canada)
Caterina di Jacopo di Benincasa, known as Catherine of Siena, was an Italian mystic, pious laywoman, and diplomat who engaged in papal and Italian politics through extensive letter…
Christian feast day: Catherine of Siena (Catholic, Lutheran and Anglican Church)
Hugh, sometimes called Hugh the Great or Hugh of Semur, was the Abbot of Cluny from 1049 until his death in 1109. He was one of the most influential leaders of the monastic orders …
Christian feast day: Hugh of Cluny
Robert of Molesme was an abbot, and a founder of the Cistercian Order. He is venerated as a Christian saint.
Christian feast day: Robert of Molesme
Wilfrid II, name also spelled Wilfrith, also known as Wilfrid the Younger, was the last bishop of York, as the see was converted to an archbishopric during the time of his successo…
Christian feast day: Wilfrid II
April 28 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - April 30
Christian feast day: April 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)