Holiday Calendar for Dominica in AugustThe national motto - Dios, Patria, Libertad (God, Fatherland, Liberty). Capital: Roseau. Palmchat, or "Cigua Palmera" as it is known in the Dominican Republic, is the national bird of the country. Help us National traditions, public holidays and notable observances for 2024-2025 yearAugust 2024Monday 5 August - Emancipation Day in Anguilla, the Bahamas, British Virgin Islands (celebrated on the first Monday of August. Celebration of the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 which ended the slavery in the British Empire, generally celebrated as a part of Carnival, as the Caribbean Carnival takes place at this time) September 2024October 2024Thursday 31 October - Reformation Day (Slovenia, parts of Germany, Chile, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, various Protestant churches with a particular emphasis in Lutheran and Reformed ones) November 2024Sunday 3 November - Dominica Independence Day (celebrates the independence of Dominica from the United Kingdom in 1978) December 2024Thursday 26 December - Boxing Day (Belgium, Fiji, The Bahamas, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Samoa...) January 2025Monday 13 January - Eugenio María de Hostos Day in Puerto Rico (celebrated on the second Monday of January) February 2025Saturday 22 February - Flag Day in the Dominican Republic (Día de la Bandera) Thursday 27 February - El Carnaval de la Vega in Dominica (Every Sunday in February (and especially the 27th of the month, National Day). Festival masks at once the most monstrous and the most beautiful, explosion of the most raw colors, the most expressive) March 2025Monday 3 March - Carnival in Dominica (Carnival takes place on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of Lent. It is a day off for the general population. In the months leading up to Carnival, there are Calypso shows, village feasts and pageants. Traditionally Monday and Tuesday are the two final days of celebration before the quiet and reflective Lenten period) Monday 31 March - Easter in Western Christianity (Første påskedag in Norway) April 2025Tuesday 1 April - Easter Monday (Påskedag in Norway) May 2025Tuesday 6 May - Labour Day in Dominica (is observed on the first Monday of May) Monday 12 May - Mother’s Day (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bonaire, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep., Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Gabon, Gambia, Greenland, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Myanmar, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Singapore, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United States, Uruguay, Vietnam, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe) Tuesday 20 May - Whit Monday (celebrated on the day after Pentecost) June 2025July 2025Monday 28 July - Father's Day in the Dominican Republic (celebrated on last Sunday in July) About some dominican traditionsIn Dominican society, appearance is very important as it is used to indicate social standing and the degree of a person’s success. Kissing hands: The term “kissing hands” actually refers to asking for a blessing. This tradition involves young people “kissing” the hands of their elder family members such as their mom, dad, uncle and grandad. Dominican cuisine is a combination of Spanish, African and Taino culture. Here is the Capital of the Gastronomic Culture of the Caribbean. The Morn-Trois-Python National Park attracts tourists due to the Boiling Lake shrouded in steam, the water of which is heated by volcanic gases, sulfur springs, Trafalgar Falls, overlooking from a height of 65 meters, and the narrow Tito Gorge. The capital of Dominica Roseau, located in the west of the country, is famous for its colorful wooden houses and botanical gardens. The capital of Dominica, a small compact urban settlement - Roseau. Surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. The Roseau River flows here. The area is covered by forest and Mount Bruce Morne. The settlement was built on the site of the ancient Indian settlement of Sairi, the oldest and most significant urban settlement on the island. Ohio Military Family MonthSince Sept. 11, 2001, more than 18,000 Ohio National Guard members have been deployed to serve in the global war on terrorism. Altogether, more ..→
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous PeoplesEvery year, 9 August is commemorated as the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The day is celebrated with special events aroun..→
International Youth DayThe Day highlights the importance of creating conditions which enable full and active participation of young people in all aspects of social lif..→
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International Homeless Animals’ DayInternational Society for Animal Rights (ISAR) conceived and began International Homeless Animals’ Day (IHAD) in 1992. Since that time, ISAR’s I..→
World Humanitarian DayIn December 2008, the sixty-third session of the UN General Assembly decided to designate 19 August as World Humanitarian Day (A/RES/63/139).
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International Day against Nuclear TestsOn 2 December 2009, the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly declared 29 August the International Day against Nuclear Tests by un..→
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