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Holiday
Any day fixed by law, custom or religion on which day-to-day business is suspended for the celebration or commemmoration of some event or public figure.
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Red Nose Day
Holiday; Observances
UK semi-holiday, designed to raise money for the charity Comic Relief. Held on the second or third Friday in March since 1988, Red Nose Day involves the wearing of red, plastic ...
National Autism Awareness Month
Holiday; Observances
The United States recognizes April as National Autism Awareness Month, which is hosted by the Autism Society. It is a month of education about autism and encouraging awareness ...
One Day Without Shoes
Holiday; Observances
One Day Without Shoes is a campaign awareness project sponsored by TOMS Shoes. On this day, people all around the world go one day without shoes to promote awareness about the ...
LGBT History Month
Holiday; Observances
LGBT History Month is a observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history. In the US, it is observed for the whole month of October, with October 11th as National ...
Steve Jobs Day
Holiday; Observances
Launched by digital advertising agency Studiocom, Steve Jobs Day is in celebration of the greatness that Jobs achieved during his lifetime. People worldwide are encouraged to ...
World AIDS Day
Holiday; Observances
World AIDS Day has been observed annually on December 1 since 1988. It is a day dedicated to promoting HIV/AIDS education and to spread AIDS awareness throughout the world. World ...
Election Day
Holiday; Observances
An America holiday for the election of public officials. The day is set for the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The holiday is observed in applicable years (even ...
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