Complete Holiday Calendar Tool
Plan holidays across multiple English-speaking countries and add custom celebrations
Tip: Click "Add Custom Holiday" for personal events, religious observances, or cultural celebrations.
Disclaimer
This holiday calendar is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of all dates, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete or up-to-date. Holiday dates may vary due to government decisions, policy changes, or regional observances. We recommend verifying official dates with local authorities before planning important events or travel. Use of this calendar is at your own risk.
Advanced Settings
Standard National Holidays
Custom Holidays & Events
Holiday Calendar Summary
Calendar Statistics:
- Total Holidays: 0
- Working Days: 0
- Long Weekends: 0
Key Holidays Around the World
United States
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Thanksgiving (Fourth Thursday in November)
- Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
- Labor Day (First Monday in September)
United Kingdom
- Bank Holidays (Various dates)
- Boxing Day (December 26)
- Spring Bank Holiday (Last Monday in May)
- Summer Bank Holiday (Last Monday in August)
Australia
- Australia Day (January 26)
- Anzac Day (April 25)
- Queen's Birthday (Second Monday in June)
- Labour Day (Varies by state)
Canada
- Canada Day (July 1)
- Victoria Day (Monday before May 25)
- Thanksgiving (Second Monday in October)
- Civic Holiday (First Monday in August)
"Our comprehensive holiday calendar is used by international businesses to coordinate team schedules across multiple countries and time zones."
Understanding Holiday Traditions
National Holidays
National holidays commemorate significant historical events, honor important figures, or mark the founding of a nation. These are typically non-working days for government employees and often for private sector workers as well. Planning around these dates is essential for business operations.
Religious Observances
From Christmas and Easter to Diwali, Eid, and Hanukkah, religious holidays are significant across English-speaking countries. While not all religious holidays are national holidays, they often affect school schedules, business hours, and community events. Many have fixed dates, while others follow lunar calendars.
Local and Regional Celebrations
Many regions have their own unique celebrations that may not be recognized nationally but are still important to local communities. Examples include Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Boxing Day in Commonwealth countries, and various state or provincial holidays. These can significantly impact travel and local business operations.
Pro Tip: When planning international business meetings or trips, always check for local holidays that might not be on your calendar. Many countries observe holidays for several days (like Golden Week in Japan or Chinese New Year), which can affect your scheduling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the calendar handle holidays that fall on weekends?
Our calendar tool follows country-specific rules for weekend holidays. In the United States, when federal holidays fall on Saturday, they're typically observed on the preceding Friday; when they fall on Sunday, they're observed on the following Monday. The UK, Australia, and Canada have similar observance rules, which our tool automatically applies.
Can I add my own custom recurring events?
Yes! The "Add Custom Holiday" feature allows you to add any personal or organizational events. You can specify if they recur annually, monthly, or on specific days of the week. Many users add birthdays, anniversaries, fiscal year dates, or company-specific observances that aren't standard holidays.
How accurate are holiday dates for future years?
Our calendar uses established formulas for calculating movable holidays (like Easter, which determines many other observances). For fixed holidays, dates are reliable for years in advance. However, occasionally governments may change holiday dates or create one-time holidays for special events, which we update regularly but may not reflect immediately.
Do you account for differences between countries that share the same holiday?
Absolutely. For example, while both Canada and the US celebrate Thanksgiving, they do so on different dates (October for Canada, November for US). Similarly, we account for regional variations within countries, like Australia Day being observed differently across Australian territories and Bank Holidays varying across UK nations.