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January 1 - New Year (England; Scotland; Ireland; Australia; USA; Canada; Great Britain)

January 1 - Global Family Day (USA)

January 6 - Little Christmas (Ireland)

January 18 – Martin Luther king Day (USA)

January 21 - International hug day (USA)

January 25 - Robert Burns Night (Scotland; Great Britain)

Global Family Day One Day of Peace and Sharing, is celebrated every January 1 in the United States as a global day of peace and sharing. Global Family Day grew out of the United Nations Millennium celebration, "One Day In Peace

Little Christmas also known as Old Christmas, is one of the traditional names among Irish Christians and Amish Christians for 6 January, which is also known more widely as the Feast of the Epiphany, celebrated after the conclusion of the twelve days of Christmastide. It is the traditional end of the Christmas season.

Martin Luther king Day is a Federal holiday in the United States, a public holiday dedicated to the fighter for the rights of African Americans, the Nobel peace prize winner Martin Luther king. The holiday is celebrated annually on the third Monday in January and is timed to coincide with king's birthday on January 15.

National Hugging Day is an annual event dedicated to hugging. It was created by Kevin Zaborney  and occurs annually on January 21st. The day was first celebrated on January 21, 1986 in Clio, Michigan, USA. The holiday is also observed in many other countries. The idea of National Hug Day is to encourage everyone to hug family and friends more often.

A Burns supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns, the author of many Scots poems. The suppers are normally held on or near the poet's birthday, 25 January, occasionally known as Robert Burns Day (or Rabbie Burns Day) but more commonly known as Burns Night.

February 1 - National Freedom Day (USA)

February 2 - Groundhog Day (USA, Canada)

February 9 - Royal regatta (Australia)

February 14 - Valentine's Day (England; USA; Canada; Great Britain)

February 17 – Presedents` Day (USA)

National Freedom Day is a United States observance on February 1 honoring the signing by Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and Senate resolution that later became the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. President Lincoln signed the Amendment outlawing slavery on February 1, 1865, although it was not ratified by the states until later.

Groundhog Day is a popular American tradition observed in the United States and Canada on February 2nd. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day sees its shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den and winter will persist for six more weeks; but if it does not see its shadow because of cloudiness, spring will arrive early.

Henley Royal Regatta (or Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage) is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. It was established on 26 March 1839. It differs from the three other regattas rowed over approximately the same course. The regatta lasts for five days (Wednesday to Sunday) ending on the first weekend in July.

Valentine's Day is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine and is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.

Presidential Day is a Federal holiday in the United States that is celebrated every third Monday in February. Dedicated to the office of the President of the United States of America. Traditionally, the holiday is timed to the birthday of George Washington.

March 17 - St. Patrick's Day (Ireland; Canada; USA; Great Britain)

March 24 - harmony Day (Australia)

March 29 – Mother`s Day (Great Britain; Ireland)

Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland.

Harmony Day is celebrated annually on March 21st in Australia. Harmony Day began in 1999, coinciding with the United NationsInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The day was introduced by the Howard Government to re-centralise a singular and unifying notion of Australian-ness within multicultural policy. Each year, it is marked by people coming together and participating in local activities. The continuing message of Harmony Day is 'Everyone Belongs'. It is about community participation, inclusiveness, celebrating diversity, respect and belonging. The national colour for harmony day is Orange.

Mother's Day is a very important and revered Christian holiday with a range of traditional gifts and dishes, such as almond pie. Although over time, the holiday from the Church became a secular one, from century to century, the British try to spend this day with their family. It is customary to go to theaters and restaurants, or just take a walk together. Fortunately, the choice of where to go with your family is always great.

April 24 - the Day of the Easter rising (Ireland; USA; Great Britain)

April 25 - ANZAC Day (Australia)

April 30 - Walpurgis night (England)

The Easter Rising also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed insurrection in Ireland during Easter Week, April 1916. The Rising was launched by Irish republicans to end British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish Republic while the United Kingdom was fighting the First World War

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served". Observed on 25 April each year.

Walpurgis Night an abbreviation of Saint Walpurgis Night also known as Saint Walpurga's Eve (alternatively spelled Saint Walburga's Eve), is the eve of the Christian feast day of Saint Walpurga, an 8th-century abbess in Francia, and is celebrated on the night of 30 April and the day of 1 May. This feast commemorates the canonization of Saint Walpurga and the movement of her relics to Eichstätt, both of which occurred on 1 May 870.

May 1 - the Festival of chimney sweeps (England)

May 3 - whiskey Festival (Scotland)

May 17 – Memorial Day (USA)

The Festival of chimney sweeps little chimney sweeps had only one holiday a year, on May 1st, when they could have rest and take part in the May parade. They danced and held a figure of Jack in the Green symbolizing the spirit of spring and forest. It was a significant moment, as their profession brought freshness to people's houses just as May heralded the freshness of summer.
When the Chimney Sweepers Act made it illegal to employ young boys, the traditional procession gradually began to fade. The event revived in 1980s. 

Whiskey Festival with the onset of spring in Scotland, it is time for festivals and holidays dedicated to whiskey. The first kicks off The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, which lasts 6 days. Once a year, ordinary people can visit the factories of the most prestigious whiskey producers. In normal times, factories do not allow outsiders to enter their workshops. The main and most attractive part of the festival is the tasting of numerous varieties and varieties of aromatic drink, including under the guidance of experts

Memorial Day is the national day of remembrance in the United States, celebrated annually on the last Monday in may. This day is dedicated to the memory of American servicemen who died in all wars and armed conflicts in which the United States has ever participated. The holiday was born after the American Civil war and was originally dedicated to Northern soldiers who died in this war. After the First world war, this day began to remember soldiers who died in other military conflicts. Since 1971, Memorial Day has officially become a national holiday in the United States.

June 13 – Banner removal ceremony (Great Britain)

June 21 – Father`s Day (Great Britain; USA England)

The removal of the banner is a solemn military parade, which is held once a year on the Queen's official birthday. The Queen leaves the gates of Buckingham Palace in the front carriage and joins the colorful procession moving along the front mall of The Mall, and then takes the military parade. This grandiose ceremony, showing commitment to tradition and military power, is held every second Saturday of June.

Father's Day is a holiday dedicated to the role of fathers in children's lives. On this day, many Americans send their fathers cards or give them gifts. Typical father's day gifts are sports equipment, clothing, electronic gadgets, or household goods.

July 1- Canada Day (Canada)

July 4 - Independence Day (USA)

Canada Day, formerly dominion Day— is a national holiday in Canada that marks the anniversary of the signing of the British North America act on July 1, 1867, which United the three provinces into the United state of Canada. The holiday is celebrated both in Canada and abroad.

Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent states.  The Congress had voted to declare independence two days earlier, on July 2, but it was not declared until July 4.

August 1 - harvest Festival (Ireland)

August 12 - Festival of street entertainment (England)

August 29-31 –The Notting Hill Carnival (Great Britain)

Harvest Festival - a holiday dedicated to the harvest, fertility and family well-being. By this time, field work is being completed: reaping, exporting bread to the barn, harvesting flax. The foundation was laid for the welfare of the family for next year. On this day, the Mother of God (Mother - Cheese-Earth) was honored and thanked for the harvest.

The Festival of street entertaiment is the common name for official exhibitions held throughout the UK in the summer of 1951. It was organized in the government to create conditions for the development of technologies and technologies.

The Notting Hill carnival is an annual carnival that has been held since 1966 on the streets of the London borough of Notting hill, Kensington and Chelsea over two weekends in August ("Bank Monday" and the preceding Sunday). "The carnival was created to unite the local multi-ethnic community and end racial conflicts.

September 5 - grandparents ' Day (USA, Canada)

September 6 - father's Day (Australia)

September 7 – Labor Day (USA)

National Grandparents Day is not a public holiday. Forget-me-not flowers not only beautiful but they also symbolize National Grandparents Day in the United States and Canada.

Father's Day began to be celebrated only in the 20th century. The main motive of the holiday is to emphasize the role of the father in raising a child and in the formation of a new personality.
In Australia, Father's Day is marked with great enthusiasm and joy. What is noteworthy - the days of the father are not in June, but on most Sundays on the first Sunday of September

Labor Day in the United States is celebrated by most Americans as a symbolic end of summer; it has been celebrated on the first Monday in September since 1882. A form of labor Day celebration was proposed as a street parade in 1880 that represents "the strength and solidarity of trade and trade Union organizations", followed by a festival for workers and their families. Performances by prominent men and women were introduced later, and the main focus was on the economic and civic significance of the holiday. But later, by a decision of the American Federation of labor Convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday, dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.

October 12 – Columbus Day (USA)

October 31 – Halloween (England; USA, Canada; Great Britain)

Columbus Day is a holiday in honor of the anniversary of Columbus ' arrival in America, which occurred on October 12, 1492, according to the Julian calendar. On October 12, 1492, the expedition of Christopher Columbus reached the island of San Salvador in the Bahamas, which was later accepted as the official date of the discovery of America.

Halloween is a modern international holiday dating back to the traditions of the ancient Celts of Ireland and Scotland, whose history began on the territory of modern Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Celebrated every year on October 31, on the eve of All Saints Day .

November 5 – Guy Fawkes` Night (Great Britain; Canada; Australia)

November 26 - Thanksgiving day (USA, Canada)

November 30 - St. Andrew's day (Scotland)

Guy Fawkes Night is a traditional UK annual celebration (but not a public holiday) on the night of November 5. On Guy Fawkes Night, fireworks and bonfires are lit, where an effigy of guy Fawkes is burned. And the day before, children beg for coins "for a great guy guy" to buy firecrackers.

Thanksgiving Day is a North American holiday celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and a clear Thursday in November in the United States. From this day begins the holiday season, which includes Christmas and continues until the New Year.

St. Andrew's Day is a day in the national calendar of the Slavs falling on November 30. The name comes from the name of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called. The day is one of the holidays that begin the winter holiday cycle, in the Catholic tradition it is considered the beginning of the Advent.

December 25 - Christmas (England; Ireland; Australia; USA; Canada; Great Britain)

December 26 - Boxing Day (Great Britain; Canada; Australia)

December 26 – Kwanzaa (USA)

December 31 – Hogmanay (Great Britain; Scotland)

Christmas is a Christian holiday dedicated to the birth of Jesus Christ. The official Christmas in the United States is celebrated on December 25, but usually Americans celebrate it for several days. On Christmas Eve, children, as usual, hang a stocking in the fireplace, which Santa Claus fills with gifts at night. 

Only in the last century Boxing Day became an official holiday. The combination of two holidays - Christmas and Boxing Day - further reinforced the tradition of families gathering for Christmas. In Australia, Boxing Day is also becoming a significant sporting day (similar in intensity to ANZAC Day ceremonies).

Kwanzaa is one of the African-American festivals, which is a week of new year's eve celebrations that traditionally last from December 26 to January 1 each year. The main goal of the holiday is to support, develop and preserve African traditions that came to North America (USA) along with Negroes-slaves in the XVII—XIX centuries.

Hogmanay is a Scottish holiday of the last day of the year. The celebration includes torchlight processions, General entertainment with fire (fire shows, fireworks, burning). The holiday lasts for 2 days. One of the main traditions is visiting friends and neighbors, with special attention to the first guest in the new year.