The National Day of Israel is on the 14 May, according to Jewish calendar at 5 Iyar (Yom Ha’atzmaut, proclamation of independence from the British Mandate of Palestine 1948). See the history behind this national day.
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The 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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The National Day of Iraq is on the 3rd October (Independence from United Kingdom 1932). The Iraqi Independence Day and commemorates the country’s independence from the United Kingdom on October 3, 1932. Iraq used be was under an UN Mandate.
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The National Day of Iran is on the 11 February (Victory of Islamic Revolution). This is also known as the “Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” is celebrated annually on 11th February. This holiday commemorates the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which led to the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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The National Day of Indonesia is on the 17 August (Proclamation of Independence day, (Hari Proklamasi Kemerdekaan R.I.), from Japan 1945). The national day is also known as Hari Kemerdekaan, which means “Independence Day” in Indonesian. This day marks Indonesia’s declaration of independence from the Netherlands on August 17th, 1945.
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The National Day of India is on the 26 January (Republic Day, becoming the first republic in the British Commonwealth of Nations 1950), 15 August (Independence Day, from the British Empire 1947).
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The 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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The 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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The National Day of Hong Kong is on the 1 July (Transfer of sovereignty to the PRC 1997) 1 October (National Day of the People’s Republic of China).
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The National Day of Honduras is on the 15 September (Independence from Kingdom of Spain 1821). You will also note the history behind their national day or independence day. You will note that much like Nicaragua they do share heros such as Francisco Morazán. and others for led their independence drive.
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The National Day of Haiti is on the 1 January (Declaration of independence from France 1804). This is also known as Independence Day or Nouvelle Année in Haiti. This day celebrates the anniversary of Haiti’s independence from France in 1804.
The National Day of Guatemala is on the 15 September (Independence from Spain 1821). The National Day of Guatemala is celebrated on the 15th September. This day now marks the country’s independence from the Spanish Empire in 1821. The process started in 1810 with the “Cry of Dolores in Mexico” which sparked a movement throughout Central America .