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World Holiday Finder
See public holidays, festivals, and romantic celebrations by country and year — with the next one counted down for you. Handy for planning dates, trips, and calls across cultures.
Dates are for cultural reference and can vary by region. Lunar-calendar dates are supported for 2021–2031.
What is a public holiday?
A public holiday (also called a statutory or bank holiday) is a day officially recognized by law, when most workplaces, schools, and government offices close. Not every celebration is a public holiday, though — Valentine's Day, Halloween, and Singles' Day are widely observed but are ordinary working days. The finder above tags each entry so you can tell an official day off from a cultural one.
Why holidays matter for dating and travel
When you're dating someone from another country — or planning a trip to see them — holidays shape everything. A public holiday can mean a long weekend to visit, packed flights and hotels, or simply the perfect excuse for a date. Knowing that your partner's country celebrates Lunar New Year or Chuseok also helps you understand when family time takes priority and when a thoughtful message will mean the most.
Romantic holidays celebrated around the world
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Valentine's Day
February 14 — couples exchange gifts and cards in most of the world.
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White Day
March 14 — in Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, a reciprocal gift-giving day.
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Qixi Festival
The lunar "Chinese Valentine's Day", from a legend of star-crossed lovers.
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Tanabata
Japan's star festival on July 7, when people write wishes on paper strips.
Cultural differences in dating holidays
The same date can mean different things from place to place. In much of the West, Valentine's Day is mutual; in Japan and Korea, the giving is split across Valentine's Day and White Day. In Chinese-speaking cultures, Qixi carries the romantic weight of a Valentine's Day, while Christmas Eve is treated as a couples' night in Korea and Japan more than a family day. There's no single "right" way — part of dating across cultures is learning which days matter to the person you're seeing, and how.
Tips for planning dates during holidays
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Book early
Around public holidays, restaurants and travel fill up fast — plan ahead.
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Ask what it means to them
A holiday you've never heard of might be deeply important to your date.
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Mind family time
Festivals like Lunar New Year and Chuseok are often for family first.
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Use the quiet days
A non-holiday evening can be more relaxed — and easier to get a table.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find holidays in another country?
Choose a country and a year above, and the finder lists that country's holidays in date order — public holidays, festivals, and romantic and cultural celebrations — each with its date, day of the week, and how long until it arrives. You can also filter by category to focus on, say, romantic holidays.
Which countries celebrate Valentine's Day?
Valentine's Day on February 14 is celebrated in almost every country covered here, though customs differ. In Japan and South Korea, for example, women traditionally give chocolate on Valentine's Day and receive gifts in return a month later on White Day (March 14).
What is White Day?
White Day, on March 14, is celebrated in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. It falls exactly a month after Valentine's Day: whoever received a gift on the 14th of February gives one back — often white chocolate, sweets, or a small present.
What is Singles' Day?
Singles' Day, on November 11 (11/11), began in China as a light-hearted celebration of single life — the date is written with four ones. It has since grown into one of the world's largest online shopping events, and is widely noted across Chinese-speaking communities.
What is Qixi Festival?
Qixi, the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, is often called Chinese Valentine's Day. It comes from the folk tale of the Weaver Girl and the Cowherd, two lovers separated by the Milky Way who are allowed to meet just once a year. Because it follows the lunar calendar, its Gregorian date changes annually.
Do holiday dates change every year?
Some do. Fixed-date holidays like Christmas (December 25) stay put, but many move: holidays tied to the lunar calendar (Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn, Qixi), to Easter, or to a rule like "the last Monday of May" fall on a different date each year. This finder calculates the correct date for the year you select.
Are all holidays public holidays?
No. A public holiday is an official day off recognized by law, when many businesses and schools close. Many celebrations — Valentine's Day, Halloween, Singles' Day — are widely observed culturally but are not public holidays. Entries here are tagged so you can tell them apart.
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