Official Public Holiday
Ras l' âm
Ras l' âm is listed as a public holiday in Morocco. English reference name: New Year's Day.
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January 1, 2027
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World Calendar Day
Ano Nuevo
The calendar flips and every Argentine household is eating vitel tone, the cold sliced beef with tuna sauce that somehow became the definitive New Year dish. Toasts happen with cider, not champagne, and the pan dulce from the panaderia sits half-eaten on the counter until someone finishes it off at merienda the next day.
World Calendar Day
New Year's Day
The whole country moves slow after last night's festivities. Sydney Harbour fireworks are still playing on every TV, and someone's dad is already firing up the barbie for a leftovers lunch. Recovery happens poolside or beachside, thongs on, cold tinny in hand.
World Calendar Day
Nova Godina
National holiday. The dzezva comes out before noon because Bosnians do not nurse hangovers with water. By afternoon someone has already proposed kafa at a kafana and you will not see your couch again until evening. Every New Year starts the same way: with good intentions about being productive and a coffee that turns into four hours.
World Calendar Day
Sana Jadida
Jordan observes the Gregorian new year, and Amman celebrates with fireworks over the Citadel and family gatherings. The new year is a secular holiday in a country that observes both Islamic and Christian calendars, and the celebration is inclusive: Muslims, Christians, and Druze all celebrate, and the only thing that is not inclusive is the traffic.
Regional/Cultural Day
Ras al-Am
The Moroccan new year begins with family gatherings and the traditional meal of couscous with seven vegetables, symbolizing the seven days of the week and the seven blessings. The couscous is the national dish of Morocco, and every family makes it for every important occasion. The new year is a time of renewal, and the tradition is to clean the house, pay off debts, and start fresh.
Regional/Cultural Day
Morocco Repair Shop Counter Day
A day for the person who listens to the problem, finds the part, and knows whether it can be saved.
Regional/Cultural Day
Local Sports Argument Day
A day for friendly disputes, season hopes, old victories, new lineups, and the bonding power of a harmless debate.
Regional/Cultural Day
Animals of Samoa Day
You encounter Samoan flying foxes, Pacific pigeons, and endemic Samoan parrots as the most iconic wildlife native to Samoa. You see that dogs, cats, chickens, and pigs are commonly kept as pets by Samoan families and farmers. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.
Regional/Cultural Day
Products of Cyprus Day
You reach for Keo and Carlsberg Cyprus beers, which dominate the island's social gatherings and taverna culture. You recognize these brands as essential to Cypriot hospitality and the rhythm of Mediterranean summer life.