Holidays and Observances in the 2026
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Jan-1
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New Year’s Day
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Lunar New Year, Rosh Hashanah, Māori Matariki. Time for resolutions and new beginnings |
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Jan 13-19
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Houseplant Week
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Physical and mental health benefits of indoor plants |
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Jan-19
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Blue Monday
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Winter Blues, Mental Health Awareness. Most depressing day of the year |
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Jan 17-23
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Big Energy Saving Week
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Helping households and businesses reduce their energy consumption, lower their carbon footprint |
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Jan-25
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Burns Night
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Elebration of the life and legacy of Robert Burns (1759–1796), Scotland’s national poet |
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Feb-2
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Candlemas
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Blessing of candles, processions, removing Christmas decorations |
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Feb-4
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World Cancer Day
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Shifting emphasis from general awareness toward real-world experiences |
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Feb-9
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National Pizza Day
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Build-your-own pizza nights at home. |
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Feb-14
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Valentine’s Day
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It occurs on a weekend and will be popular year for romantic travel and extended celebrations. |
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Feb-17
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Chinese New Year (Year of the Horse)
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Feb-17
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Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day
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Feb-18
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Ramadan Start
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Feb-18
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Ash Wednesday
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Feb-20
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Love Your Pet Day
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Feb-22
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BAFTAs ceremony
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Mar-1
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St David’s Day
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Mar-5
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World Book Day
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Mar-8
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International Women’s Day
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Mar-9
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Commonwealth Day
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Mar-11
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No Smoking Day
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Mar-15
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Mother’s Day
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Mar-17
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St Patrick’s Day
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Mar-25
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International Waffle Day
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Apr-1
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April Fool’s Day
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Apr-2
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World Autism
Awareness Day
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Apr-3
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World Walk to Work Day
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Apr-3
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Good Friday
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Apr-5
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Easter Sunday
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Apr-6
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Easter Monday
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Apr-7
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World Health Day
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Apr-10
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Siblings Day
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Apr-11
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National Pet Day
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Apr-21
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National Tea Day
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Apr-22
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Earth Day
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Apr-23
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World Book Night
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Apr-25
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World Penguin Day
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Apr-28
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National Gardening Week
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Apr-29
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International Dance Day
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May-12
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International Nurses Day
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May-9
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Europe Day
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May-10
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World Fairtrade Day
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May-10
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National Children’s Day
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May-11
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Eat What You Want Day
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May-11
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Mental Health Awareness Week
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May-12
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National Limerick Day
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May-13
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World Cocktail Day
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May-16
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International Day of Light
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May-17
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World Baking Day
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May-20
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World Bee Day
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May-25
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Spring Bank Holiday
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May-25
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BBQ Week
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May-29
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National Biscuit Day
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Jun-1
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World Milk Day
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Jun-3
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World Bicycle Day
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Jun-5
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World Environment Day
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Jun-8
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World Oceans Day
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Jun-9
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Bike Week
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Jun-13
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World Gin Day
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Jun-14
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Blood Donor Day
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Jun-15
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National Beer Day
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Jun-16
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World Refill Day
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Jun-18
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International Picnic Day
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Jun-18
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Clean Air Day
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Jun-26
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Bring Your Dog to Work Day
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Jun-21
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Father’s Day
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Jun-21
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Summer Solstice
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Jun-21
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International Day of Yoga
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Jun-27
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International Sunglasses Day
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Jul-4
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American Independence Day
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Jul-6
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International Kissing Day
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Jul-7
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World Chocolate Day
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Jul-12
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The Twelfth
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Jul-17
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World Emoji Day
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Jul-30
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International Day of Friendship
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Aug-6
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Cycle to Work Day
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Aug-8
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International Cat Day
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Aug-9
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Book Lovers Day
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Aug-13
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Prosecco Day
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Aug-19
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World Photography Day
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Aug-26
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National Dog Day
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Aug-27
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National Burger Day
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Aug-31
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Summer Bank Holiday
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Sep-1
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Back to School
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Sep-6
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National Read a Book Day
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Sep-11
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Heritage Open Days
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Sep-16
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World Guacamole Day
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Sep-19
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Talk Like a Pirate Day
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Sep-22
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Car Free Day
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Sep-23
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Autumn Begins
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Sep-21
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Recycle Week
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Sep-26
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Day of Languages
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Sep-27
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World Tourism Day
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Sep-21
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Fairtrade Fortnight
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Oct-1
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National Vegetarian Week
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Oct-1
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International Coffee Day | |
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Oct-1
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World Vegetarian Day
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Oct-2
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World Smile Day
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Oct-4
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World Teachers Day
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Oct-5
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National Badger Day
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Oct-10
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World Porridge Day
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Oct-16
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World Food Day
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Oct-22
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National Nut Day
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Oct-25
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World Pasta Day
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Oct-27
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National Black Cat Day
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Oct-25
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British Summertime ends
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Oct-31
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Halloween
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Nov-1
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World Vegan Day
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Nov-3
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National Sandwich Day
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Nov-5
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Guy Fawkes Night
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Nov-8
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Remembrance Sunday
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Nov-11
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Remembrance Day
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Nov-13
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World Kindness Day
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Nov-27
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Black Friday
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Nov-30
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St Andrew’s Day
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Nov-30
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Cyber Monday
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Dec-4
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National Cookie Day
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Dec-5
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Small Business Saturday
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Dec-10
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Christmas Jumper Day
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Dec-21
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Winter Solstice
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Dec-25
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Christmas Day
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Dec-26
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Boxing Day
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Dec-31
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New Year’s Eve
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