Political Observances

In 1947 the United Nations accepted the responsibility of finding a just solution for the Palestine issue

Find out the dates and history of Day of International Recognition in Croatia

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lame Duck Day

Commonwealth Day is a holiday that celebrates the British Commonwealth. It is observed on the second Monday in March.

March 15th marks the day in 1994 when Belarus established its new Constitution after independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Panchayati Raj Day in India.

The Declaration of Windhoek on May 3rd 1991 was an important milestone in ensuring a free press in Africa.

Celebrates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, when the first step was made towards the creation of what is now known as the European Union

Commemoration on May 25th of the 1963 founding of the Organisation of African Unity

On 1 July 1960, Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana proclaimed a republic and became its first president

Celebrates the declaration of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea in 1948

This day recognises the importance of whistleblowers in holding government and organizations to account.

One of those holidays that recognizes the fact there is a contingency in case something major happens - in this case, the replacement of the US President.

This day remembers the infamous joke that President Reagan made when he thought a radio broadcast wasn't being recorded.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Constitution Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of the National Flag

A day to honour the memory of the millions of victims of all totalitarian regimes.

Cooperation between developing countries in the southern hemisphere is important to each country's prosperity.

One of the most patriotic holidays, today celebrates both the constitution and citizens of the USA.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Checkers/Dogs in Politics Day

National Voter Registration Day seeks to increase civic participation by encouraging Americans to register to vote.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Deficit Day

Marks the day in 1991 when the Croatian parliament decided to terminate the constitutional links between Croatia and Yugoslavia.

UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter.

Over 200 million Americans have options to vote before Election Day with no excuse needed!

Held since 1991 to remember the victims of Soviet- and imperial-era repression.