In the Northern Hemisphere, June is a summer month when individual vacations start to take precedence over wondering when the next public holiday. However there are still some important and diverse festivals and holidays taking place. June also features the major Islamic festival of Eid Al-Adha. Month info: Probably the name June is derived from the latin word ‘iuvenis‘ which means young, but it is also linked to the goddess […]
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During June there are several national days and notable holidays and festivals. Why not brighten up your video calls by using our virtual backgrounds to highlight these special days? You’ll find some instructions on how to use these images in Zoom and Microsoft Teams at the bottom of the page. June 1st – Children’s Day […]
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Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday in honour of the British monarch. It is observed on the Monday before May 25th. The weekend also marks the start to the summer season in Canada. How much do you know about this famous queen, her legacy, the Victorian era and other things related to Victoria? Take […]
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In most countries, Mother’s Day takes place on a Sunday and is not a public holiday, so it may seem more low-key than the traditional big holidays; but in terms of revenue spent on gifts, it is said to be the third biggest holiday after Christmas and Easter. And although many countries observe it on […]
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In a country blessed with a healthy number of public holidays, the most notable run of holidays is the country’s renowned Golden Week. This string of public holidays at the end of March and beginning of April results in most of the country taking off for over a week. The Golden Week is a period […]
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