Moldova Independence Day is celebrated annually on August 27. In Romanian, it is named ‘Ziua Independenței.’ This is Moldova’s National Day. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union on August 27, 1991. The people of Moldova celebrate with fireworks, concerts, and military parades. The president also addresses the nation with a patriotic speech. Because it is a public holiday, most citizens and employees have the day off, and, like some other holidays, most businesses in Moldova are closed on August 27 each year.
National Spark the World Day
National Spark the World Day lights up our calendar annually on August 26. Just as fun as this holiday sounds, its purpose is even more interesting and fulfilling. This day was created to appreciate the people who go the extra mile to inspire others and spark them up to greatness. Before your hopes get dashed, we are not just talking about professionals, such as motivational speakers, who make this their full-time job — ordinary individuals like you and us can also be honorees on this special day. This holiday was created by speaker, author, and life coach, Simon T. Bailey to encourage each of us to be a source of inspiration to others.
National Day of Repentance
National Repentance Day is observed on August 26 every year in Papua New Guinea. The public holiday is celebrated through prayer ceremonies across the country. National Repentance Day is meant to be a day of Christian prayer because Papua New Guinea is a predominantly Christian nation. August 26 had no prior historical or religious significance in Papua New Guinea — the day is simply meant to be an informal day of prayer to “ask the Lord for forgiveness for the wrongs happening in Papua New Guinea.”