Holidays In English-speaking Countries

Holidays, Celebrations, and Feasts of the World

Below, you will find a comprehensive list of holidays in English-speaking countries.

Holidays are undoubtedly an important aspect of any culture. They are an opportunity for families and friends to come together and celebrate special occasions.

Holidays like Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Independence Day are unique and meaningful holidays to explore. Getting informed about holidays in English-speaking countries is useful if you are planning a trip to an English-speaking country.

You may also be just curious about the customs and traditions of these countries.

This page contains valuable information to learn more about these holidays. You will find resources about when and how these holidays are celebrated around the world.

Holidays in English-speaking countries

Find interesting information about holidays, celebrations, and other important events. Here is a list of famous holidays.

• April Fool’s Day – April 1.
• Black Friday – The fourth Friday in November
• Christmas – December 25.
• Columbus Day – October 14.
• Earth Day – April 22.
• Easter Day – No fixed date – In March or April (observed on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25.)
• Father’s Day – The third Sunday of June (but it is also celebrated widely on other days.)
• Halloween – October 31.
• Independence Day – July 4.
• International Women’s Day – March 8.
• International Workers Day – May 1.
• Mardi Gras – The day before the religious season of Lent begins.
• Mother’s Day – On various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in March, April, or May.
• National Chocolate Cake Day – January 27.
• New Year’s Eve – Dec 31.
• Saint Patrick’s Day – March 17.
• Saint Valentine’s Day – February 14.
• Thanksgiving – The fourth Thursday in November.
• World Water Day – March 22.

Holidays in some Muslim English-speaking countries

Holidays in Muslim English countries like Pakistan, Nigeria, and India.

• Eid al Adha – On the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah (Islamic lunar calendar.)
• Eid al Fitr – The end of Ramadan (Islamic lunar calendar.)
• Ramadan – Muslims all across the world mark Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, as a time for fasting, prayer, and meditation.