Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. Service Members who died while in the military service.  First enacted by formerly enslaved African-Americans to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War, it was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars. [read more...]

Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom Ha-Shoah)

Flag Day, U.S.

Memorial Day History, U.S.

Parinirvana - Nirvana day

Mahayana Buddhist festival marking the anniversary of Buddha's death. Pure Land Buddhists call the festival "Nirvana Day". Parinirvana is celebrated by some Buddhists on February 8th.

Parinirvana - Nirvana day

Mahayana Buddhist festival marking the anniversary of Buddha's death. Pure Land Buddhists call the festival "Nirvana Day". Parinirvana is celebrated by some Buddhists on February 8th, but by most on February 15th.

Orthodox Lent Begins

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent.  It can occur as early as February 4th or as late as March 10th.

Family Day, Canada (Alberta)

President’s Day (George Washington's Birhtday observed, U.S.)