The Federated Stars National Holidays
From NSwiki, the NationStates encyclopedia.
| Date | English name | Remarks (All Statutory, Unless Noted) |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Big parades and parties takes place. |
| February 14 | Valentine's Day | On this day, women traditionally give chocolates to their special men, as well as to their male coworkers. Not a Statutory Holiday. |
| March 5 | The Empress's Birthday | The birthday of the Imperial-Empress is a national holiday. Imperial-Empress Jewel "The Giver of the Realm" Imperius was born on this date in 2480. The Imperial Crown Palace in Imperius City is open to the public, and millions of well-wishers wave flags and send gifts and cards in honor of the occasion. |
| March (Secend Saterday to the third Sunday) | Spring Break | Spring break is a week-long recess from schhool in the early spring, students travel to a tropical location and party hard for a week. |
| March 14 | White Day | The secend part of Valentine's Day, a man buys his special woman a treat. Its roots date back too the same Japanese holiday. Not a Statutory Holiday. |
| March 17 | Saint Patrick's Day | Big parades takes place, people celebrate St. Patrick's Day by drinking and wearing green-colored clothing and items. Traditionally, those who are caught not wearing green are pinched, leading to several St. Patrick's Day items hosting phrases such as "Can't pinch me!" People also celebrate St. Patrick's Day, usually by consuming large quantities of alcoholic beverages. |
| April 15 | The Empress's Birthday | The birthday of the Imperial-Empress is a national holiday. Imperial-Empress Emma "The Keeper of the Keys" Imperius was born on this date in 2490. The Imperial Crown Palace in Imperius City is open to the public, and millions of well-wishers wave flags and send gifts and cards in honor of the occasion. |
| Second Friday to the Third Monday in April | Easter Long Weekend | Easter Break. |
| May 2 | Stars Imperius Day | Celebration of the first Arch-Emperor's birthday. |
| July 1 | Federated Stars Day | Commemoration of Federated Stars's 2100 Confederation. |
| July 9 | The Empress's Birthday | The birthday of the Imperial-Empress is a national holiday. Imperial-Empress Hoshi "The Protector of the People" Imperius was born on this date in 2489. The Imperial Crown Palace in Imperius City is open to the public, and millions of well-wishers wave flags and send gifts and cards in honor of the occasion. |
| July 25 | Memorial Day | Memorial for Arch-Emperor Hanse Imperius, Imperial-Empress Melissa Imperius and thier unborn daughter, when they where executed at the start of the civil war (since 2506) |
| July 27 | The Emperor's Birthday | The birthday of the reigning Arch-Emperor is a national holiday. Arch-Emperor Michael "The Shining Knight" Stars Imperius was born on this date in 2488. The Imperial Crown Palace in Imperius City is open to the public, and millions of well-wishers wave flags and send gifts and cards in honor of the occasion. |
| August 1 | Armed Forces Day | A celebration of the Federated Stars Armed Forces, their heritage, and their personnel. There are parades to mark the day. Many bases also celebrate where part of a base is opened to the public for military demonstrations by various units, including airshows at air bases, and engineering, armoured and infantry displays at army bases. |
| First Monday in September | Labour Day | Celebrate achievements of workers and the labor movement, marks traditional end of summer. |
| Second Monday in October | Thanksgiving | A Day of general thanks for the bountiful harvest with which Federated Stars has been blessed. |
| October 24 | The Empress's Birthday | The birthday of the Imperial-Empress is a national holiday. Imperial-Empress Tila "The Defender of the Ruler" Imperius was born on this date in 2489. The Imperial Crown Palace in Imperius City is open to the public, and millions of well-wishers wave flags and send gifts and cards in honor of the occasion. |
| November 11 | Remembrance Day | Commemoration of Federated Stars's war dead. |
| December 25 | Christmas | Christmas has become the most economically significant holiday of the year. It is largely characterized by gifts being exchanged between friends and family members, and the appearance of Santa Claus |
| December 26 | Boxing Day | Day when shops sell off excess Christmas inventory. |
