Foreign Slovaks Day is observed on July 5 every year. The day honors the memory of Slovaks who left their homeland for different reasons and at different times. This holiday also falls on the Roman Catholic holiday devoted to Saints Cyril and Methodius, two Byzantine brothers who spread Christianity among the Slavic peoples as missionaries.
This holiday is celebrated not only in Slovakia; in Slovak communities around the world, people celebrate Foreign Slovaks Day as a way to stay in touch with their homeland. So wherever you are, no matter what country you live in, you can always join in the celebration.