National Day of Liechtenstein

national dayThe National Day of Liechtenstein is on the 15 August (The Hereditary Prince becomes Regent 2004). This day is also known as the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. You will note that Liechtenstein is predominantly a Roman Catholic population. The day starts with a mass at the Cathedral of St. Florin in Vaduz.

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National Day of Kazakhstan

national dayThe National Day of Kazakhstan  is on the 25 October (Republic Day, declared sovereign republic within the USSR 1990). The National Day of Kazakhstan, also known as the Day of the First President, is celebrated annually on the 1st December 1st each year. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of the day when Nursultan Nazarbayev, the first President of Kazakhstan, took office in 1991.

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National Day of Italy

national dayThe National Day of Italy is on the 25 April (Partisans liberate Genoa, Milan and Turin from German troops in 1945). Moreover the 2nd June (Festa della Repubblica, Italy is voted a republic in 1946. It was when Giuseppe Garibaldi died on this date in 1882).

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National Day of Ireland

national dayThe National Day of Ireland is on the 17th March (St. Patrick’s Day, patron saint of Ireland). This as you will note is a public holiday in Ireland and Northern Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day is named after Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century.

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National Day of Iceland

national dayThe National Day of Iceland is on the 17th June (National Day, founding of republic and dissolution of personal union with Kingdom of Denmark 1944). This is called “Íslenski þjóðhátíðardagurinn” and it is celebrated annually on the 17th June. This day marks the anniversary of Iceland’s independence from Denmark in 1944, when Iceland became a fully sovereign state.

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National Day of Hungary

Tnational dayhe National Day of Hungary is on the 15th March (1848 Revolution memorial day). Likewise the 20th August (St. Stephen’s day) and the 23rd October (1956 Revolution memorial day). The National Day of Hungary is celebrated on 20th August annually. This day is also known as St. Stephen’s Day, commemorating the first king of Hungary, St. Stephen.

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National Day of Greece

national dayThe National Day of Greece is on the 25th March (Declaration of independence from Ottoman Empire 1821). Likewise the 28th October (Ohi Day, rejection of the Italian ultimatum 1940). Because Independence Day or known as the Greek Revolution Day celebrates the start of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire in 1821.

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