National Days 2026

January

Australia Day January 26 National Australia's official national day, marking the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788. Republic Day (India) January 26 National India's national holiday marking the day the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950.

March

Independence Day (Bangladesh) March 26 National Bangladesh's national day marking the declaration of independence on March 26, 1971.

April

Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) April 14 National The first day of the Bengali calendar, celebrated in Bangladesh and by Bengalis worldwide with processions, music, fairs and traditional food.

July

Canada Day July 1 National Canada's national holiday marking Confederation on July 1, 1867. Independence Day (United States) July 4 National The Fourth of July: the US national holiday marking the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

August

Independence Day (India) August 15 National India's national holiday marking independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.

October

International Day of Non-Violence October 2 International A UN day held on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, promoting non-violence through education and public awareness. In India the day is…

November

Remembrance Day November 11 National A memorial day in Commonwealth countries honouring members of the armed forces who died in war, observed at 11 a.m. on November… Veterans Day (United States) November 11 National A US federal holiday honouring everyone who has served in the United States armed forces. Thanksgiving Day (United States) November 26 National A US national holiday on the fourth Thursday of November for giving thanks, centred on a family meal, parades and American football.

December

Victory Day (Bangladesh) December 16 National Bangladesh's national day marking victory in the Liberation War on December 16, 1971.