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Jan 16, 2009
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Major Holidays

Here is information about holidays throughout the year, such as New Years, St. Patrick's Day, April Fools, Christmas, Ramadan, Yom Kippur, Diwali, Chinese New Year, Cinco de Mayo, Groundhog Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Women's History Month, and more.

Christmas Carols

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2009

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2008

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2007

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2006

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2005

Christian and Secular Holidays, 2000–2015

Orthodox Holidays, 2001–2010

Jewish Holidays, 2001–2015

Islamic Holidays, A.H. 1427–1435 (2006–2014)

Hindu Festival Dates 2005-2015

Sikh Festival Dates, 2006-2010

Jain Festival Dates, 2006 and 2008

Chinese New Year

National Holidays Around the World

Saying “Merry Christmas” or “Season's Greetings”Around the World

Saying “Happy New Year!” Around the World

Leap Year


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