National Freedom Day is an observance in the United States and is celebrated every year on February 1st. The day commemorates the signing by Abraham Lincoln of a resolution for the 13th amendment to the American Constitution, that proposed the abolishment of slavery. It is not a public holiday, therefore businesses follow normal working hours.  ...

World Health Day is observed internationally on April 7. The day is sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO), and every year a different global health issue is highlighted. The day also marks the anniversary of the WHO's founding and aims to remind people that health and access to healthcare are human rights. To celebrate the...

Independence Day is celebrated every year in America on July 4th, hence why it is also known simply as The Fourth of July. The day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, signed by all 13 colonies, and which marks the beginning of American Independence. It is a federal holiday, and as such businesses, schools...

Martin Luther King Day Martin Luther King Day, or Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is observed on the third Monday of January. It is also known as Martin Luther King’s Birthday. It is a federal holiday and a day off - most schools and businesses are closed. Martin Luther King Day is held in honor of Martin...

Black History Month Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, begins on February 1st and lasts throughout the whole of February, where African American people’s achievements are celebrated, and their roles in American history are praised and recognized. Initially named Negro History Week, Black History Month’s founder was a student of African...