Festival↕ | Country/Region↕ | When↕ | Type↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
Eid ul-Fitr | Global (Muslim world) | After Ramadan | Religious |
Eid ul-Adha | Global (Muslim world) | 10th Dhul Hijjah | Religious |
Diwali | India, Nepal, South Asia | October-November | Religious (Hindu) |
Christmas | Global (Christian) | December 25 | Religious (Christian) |
Chinese New Year | China, East Asia, Global | January-February | Cultural |
Holi | India, Nepal | March | Religious (Hindu) |
Carnival | Brazil, Caribbean, Europe | Before Lent (Feb-Mar) | Cultural |
Basant | Pakistan (Punjab), India | February | Cultural |
Shab-e-Barat | South Asia, Muslim world | 15th Sha'ban | Religious (Islamic) |
Nowruz | Iran, Central Asia, Kurdistan | March 20-21 | Cultural |
Thanksgiving | United States, Canada | November (US), October (CA) | Cultural |
Ramadan | Global (Muslim world) | 9th month (Islamic calendar) | Religious |
Vesak (Buddha Day) | Southeast Asia, Global | May (full moon) | Religious (Buddhist) |
Mardi Gras | New Orleans, France | Before Lent | Cultural |
Songkran | Thailand | April 13-15 | Cultural |
Oktoberfest | Germany (Munich) | September-October | Cultural |
Day of the Dead | Mexico | November 1-2 | Cultural / Religious |
Chuseok | South Korea | September-October | Cultural |
Hanukkah | Global (Jewish) | November-December | Religious (Jewish) |
Independence Day (Pakistan) | Pakistan | August 14 | National |
La Tomatina | Spain (Bunol) | Last Wednesday of August | Cultural |
Cherry Blossom Festival | Japan | March-April | Cultural |
Urs (Sufi Festival) | Pakistan, India | Various dates | Religious (Sufi) |
Navratri | India (Gujarat) | September-October | Religious (Hindu) |
Jashn-e-Baharan | Pakistan (Punjab) | Spring | Cultural |
Carnival (Rio) | — | — | Cultural |
Christmas Markets | — | — | Cultural / Religious |
Hanami | — | — | Cultural |
Running of the Bulls | — | — | Cultural |
Glastonbury | — | — | Music / Cultural |
Burning Man | — | — | Cultural / Art |
Mid-Autumn Festival | — | — | Cultural |
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