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There are currently 16 nationally recognized holidays celebrated in the [[United Commonwealth]], as designated in Title V of the Continental Code. These holidays apply to all national government entities, and workers receive paid days off on each of these days. Additionally, a number of republic and city holidays may be observed concurrently with national holidays, and a number of religious holidays are also popular. 

==National holidays==
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| January 1 || [[New Year in the United Commonwealth|New Year's Day]] || 28 June 1870 || Celebrates the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year. Commonly celebrated with the raising of a Near Year's tree in homes and public places, counting down to midnight, and fireworks displays. A live yearly address is also given each year by the [[General Secretary of the Continentalist Party of the United Commonwealth|General Secretary]]. 
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| January 15 || Equality Day || 15 October 1984 || Commemorates the nation's civil rights leaders and activists who campaigned for racial equality and harmony. 
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| 8 March || {{W|International Women's Day}} || 8 May 1918 || The anniversary of the 1918 Women's March in the prelude to the [[Continental Revolutionary War]]. More broadly, this day commemorates the women's liberation movement and the achievements of women. The day is often celebrated as a mix of Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. 
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| 18 April || Victory Day || 30 May 1938 || Commemorates the official end of war with [[Sierra]] at the end of [[Great War I]]. 
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| 1 May || {{W|International Workers' Day|International Workers' Day (May Day)}} || 5 February 1918 || An international celebration of laborers and the working classes worldwide. Also commemorates the Haymarket Massacre of 1886, which is deemed an important precursor to the Revolution. 
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| 30 May || {{W|Memorial Day}} || 1 August 1888 || First declared in the aftermath of the American Civil War and the [[War of Contingency]], this day honors the nation's war dead. Also seen as the unofficial start to summer.
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| 11 June || {{W|Flag Day}} || 5 May 1951 || Celebrates the adoption of the flag of the United Commonwealth, and is generally a holiday associated with patriotism and activism. 
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| 19 June || {{W|Juneteenth|Emancipation Day}} || 28 March 1968 || Commemorates the anniversary of the emancipation of the last American slaves. 
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| 9 August || [[August Revolution Day|Revolution Day]] || 20 February 1920 || Commemorates the beginning of the [[Continental Revolutionary War|Continental Revolution]] and the establishment of the United Commonwealth. Broadly replaced the anniversary of Independence Day. 
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| 21 August || Constitution Day || 16 March 1985 || Commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the United Commonwealth constitution.
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| 5 September || {{W|Veterans Day}} || 30 September 1959 || First declared after [[Great War II]], Veterans Day honors all servicemembers of the Continental military and its veterans. 
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| 16 September || Astronautics Day || 12 April 1962 || Held on the anniversary of the first man in space, Astronautics Day celebrates the nation's achievements in space exploration and extraterrestrial endeavors. 
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| 8 October || Indigenous Peoples' Day || 5 November 1989 || Commemorates and honors the legacy of the Indigenous Peoples of the United Commonwealth. 
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| 21 October || Birthday of Aeneas Warren || 31 October 1924 || The anniversary of the birth of [[Aeneas Warren]], first leader of the United Commonwealth. Broadly replaced the tradition of Presidents' Day. 
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| 8 November || {{W|Election Day}} || 9 October 1925 || Holiday designated for voting, as well as to honor the tradition of democracy. 
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| 26 November || {{W|Thanksgiving}} ||28 June 1870 || Celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest. 
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==Footnotes==

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[[Category:Public holidays in the United Commonwealth]]
[[Category:Lists of public holidays by country]]