How well do you know national holidays and celebrations around the world?
While the major religious holidays are common across the globe, there are some very unique country-specific traditions you might not know about…
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Aside from the UK, what is the only other country in the world that does not have an official national day?
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Which country has the highest number of public holidays, with 35 annually?
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Scotland celebrates poet Robert Burns each year on Burns Night. But when is it?
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While the best known Groundhog Day celebration is in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, many states have their own weather forecasting animals. But when do they make their forecast?
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The Balinese holiday of Nyepi sees the island shut down, with restrictions in place for both locals and tourists. But what is an alternative name for the day?
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South Korea’s mid-autumn harvest festival sees Koreans return to their hometowns to pay tribute to their ancestors. But what is it called?
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While many national days around the world mark the date of the country’s formation, or the date of independence, Portugal Day coincides with the death of a Portuguese poet. But who is it?
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Turkmenistan has a public holiday on the second Sunday in August in honour of a fruit. But what kind?
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Nowruz, or Persian New Year, is celebrated around the spring equinox in many countries including Iran, Azerbaijan and Afghanistan. But what religion does it have its origins in?
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Matariki, or Māori New Year, takes place every June or July when the Pleiades star cluster rises on the northeastern horizon for the first time. In what year did it become an official public holiday in New Zealand?
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Latvia celebrates the summer solstice with Līgo Day and Jāņi Day on 23-24 June. Which of the following form part of the celebrations?
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