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April 23, 2027

Dia de Sant Jordi leads today's complete edition for Spain.

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Sunlit arched stone cloister at Santes Creus Monastery, Catalonia, Spain.
Regional/Cultural Day

Dia de Sant Jordi

In Catalonia, this is the day of the rose and the book. Men give women roses, women give men books, and the streets of Barcelona fill with flower stalls and bookstands. The tradition commemorates the legend of Saint George slaying the dragon, whose blood became a rose. In 1995, UNESCO adopted this date as World Book Day, but in Catalonia, it has been a book-giving day since the 1920s.

Striking view of futuristic architecture at City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, Spain under clear blue skies.
Regional/Cultural Day

Dia del Libro

Across Spain, bookshops offer discounts and authors sign copies in plazas. Cervantes died on April 22, 1616, and Shakespeare on April 23, 1616, giving the date its literary significance. In Alcala de Henares, Cervantes' birthplace, the king presents the Cervantes Prize for literature.

Silhouettes of deer running on a hill against a vibrant sunset sky in Garešnica, Croatia.
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of Croatia Day

You discover the Dinaric lynx, brown bears in the Dinaric mountains, and the Dalmatian pelican along the Adriatic coast. You find that Croatian households most commonly have dogs, cats, and occasionally hunting dogs like pointer breeds. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.

A close-up of fresh green limes in a traditional woven basket, showcasing abundance.
Regional/Cultural Day

Products of Saudi Arabia Day

You experience Arak, the anise-flavored spirit central to Arabian hospitality and regional tradition spanning centuries. You also encounter Saudi Arabia's dates, particularly Ajwa dates from Medina, which hold profound cultural and religious significance in daily life and Ramadan observance.