Global festivals
Discover festivals across cultures and regions
Explore major celebrations grouped by category and region, from religious observances to national days and seasonal festivals.
Cultural and Seasonal
5 festivalsCarnival
Seasonal celebrations leading up to Lent, with parades and cultural events.
ExploreDay of the Dead
Commemorates loved ones who have passed, with altars and community gatherings.
ExploreHoli
Spring festival known for colors and community gatherings across parts of South Asia.
ExploreNowruz
Persian new year celebrated at the spring equinox across multiple countries.
ExploreSongkran
Traditional new year festival in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and parts of Myanmar.
ExploreGlobal Observances
3 festivalsInternational Women's Day
Global day recognizing women's achievements and calling for gender equality.
ExploreLabor Day
Public holiday in many countries honoring workers and labor movements.
ExploreNew Year's Day
Marks the start of the Gregorian calendar year and is widely observed around the world.
ExploreLunar and Traditional
6 festivalsDragon Boat Festival
Traditional festival with boat races and seasonal customs.
ExploreLunar New Year
Lunar new year celebrations across East and Southeast Asia, observed with family gatherings and regional customs.
ExploreMid-Autumn Festival
Harvest festival celebrated with moon-viewing traditions in several East Asian regions.
ExploreObon
Japanese festival honoring ancestors with regional traditions and gatherings.
ExploreQingming Festival
Traditional day for remembrance and honoring ancestors.
ExploreTet
Vietnamese new year celebration based on the lunar calendar.
ExploreNational and Independence
12 festivalsAnzac Day
Commemorative day honoring military service in Australia and New Zealand.
ExploreAustralia Day
National day observed across Australia with public events.
ExploreBastille Day
France's national day commemorating the French Revolution.
ExploreCanada Day
National holiday celebrating Canadian confederation.
ExploreIndependence Day (India)
National day marking India's independence, observed as a public holiday.
ExploreIndependence Day (United States)
National day marking US independence, observed with public events and closures.
ExploreMalaysia Day
Marks the formation of Malaysia and is observed nationwide.
ExploreNational Day (Singapore)
Singapore's national day marking independence and national identity.
ExploreNational Day (UAE)
Commemorates the union of the emirates and national identity.
ExploreRepublic Day (India)
Commemorates the adoption of India's constitution.
ExploreThanksgiving
Public holiday in several countries focused on gratitude and family gatherings.
ExploreWaitangi Day
National day in New Zealand commemorating the Treaty of Waitangi.
ExploreReligious and Spiritual
10 festivalsChristmas Day
Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus, widely observed as a public holiday.
ExploreDiwali
Festival of lights celebrated by Hindu, Sikh, and Jain communities across South Asia and the diaspora.
ExploreEaster
Christian festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus, observed with varied traditions.
ExploreEid al-Adha
Festival of sacrifice observed by Muslim communities worldwide.
ExploreEid al-Fitr
Marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated by Muslim communities worldwide.
ExploreHanukkah
Jewish festival of lights observed over eight nights.
ExploreNavaratri
Nine-night observance honoring the divine feminine across many regions of India and Nepal.
ExplorePassover
Jewish holiday commemorating the Exodus, observed with family gatherings and rituals.
ExploreRamadan
Month of fasting and reflection observed by Muslim communities worldwide.
ExploreVesak
Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha.
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