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A century after the 1871 act, the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 (c. 80), which currently regulates bank holidays in the UK, was passed. [14] The majority of the current bank holidays were specified in the 1971 Act: however New Year's Day and May Day were not introduced throughout the whole of the UK until 1974 and 1978 respectively. [15]
11 April Municipal Holiday Dia do Concelho Celebrated in Lagoa. The date was chosen because the locality was made town by Royal Charter of 11 April 1522. 23 April Saint George's Day Dia de São Jorge. Celebrated in Velas. The date was chosen due to the fact that this locality celebrates Saint George's Day since 1460. [12] moveable: Easter Monday
The following table is a list of countries by number of public holidays excluding non-regular special holidays. Nepal and India have the highest number of public holidays in the world with 35 annually. Also, Nepal has 6 day working schedule in a week.
A national day is a day on which celebrations mark the statehood or nationhood of a state or its people.It may be the date of independence, of becoming a republic, of becoming a federation, or a significant date for a patron saint or a ruler (such as a birthday, accession, or removal).
The event was first officially held in 2010, announced as "the first Pageant of St George in 425 years". [22] The event has since developed as a major festival centred on Trafalgar Square and organised by the Mayor of London. [23] In 2011, a campaign to make St. George's Day a public holiday in England began on the UK government's e-petition ...
April 10 to 15: World Music Therapy Week. April 19 to 28: National Dance Week. April 21 to 27: National Volunteer Week, National Administrative Professionals Week. April 22 to 26: National ...
1809 – The second day of the Battle of Eckmühl: The Austrian army is defeated by the First French Empire army led by Napoleon and driven over the Danube in Regensburg.; 1836 – Texas Revolution: A day after the Battle of San Jacinto, forces under Texas General Sam Houston identify Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna among the captives of the battle when some of his fellow soldiers ...
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