Laylat al-Bara’at is a religious tradition of Islam, one of the worlds largest religions with over 1 billion members. For Muslims, this day commemorates when God descended from heaven to forgive people of their sins. The night before this holiday is sacred, and devotees pray for special blessings and the Surah Yasin is read three times.

A national public holiday in Japan to celebrate the arrival of spring.

An annual public holiday in Albania commemorating the rebirth of nature following the end of winter. Summer Day has been a public holiday in Albania since 2004.

Hari Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territory Day) is an annual public holiday in Malaysia. It marks the establishment of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya in 1974. The day is celebrated with various activities and events, including cultural performances, sports competitions, and parades. The holiday celebrates the formation of the Federal Territory and recognises the contributions and sacrifices of its residents. It is a significant day in Malaysia, as it reflects the country’s efforts to unify its diverse cultures and communities and to promote national unity and pride.

A national public holiday to commemorate poet, France Prešeren (1800–1849), regarded as the father of Slovenian poetry. His poems continue to be widely read. The day is marked by various cultural and literary events, including poetry readings, musical performances and exhibitions.