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International holidays and festivals

International Students

International holidays and festivals

Studying abroad and experiencing another culture is a fantastic opportunity and one we, as international students, have chosen to embrace - but that doesn't mean we want to forget about home.

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NUS.org.uk can be an online home for our celebrations - a few are listed below - but feel free to press respond and leave details of your own international celebrations.

26 January   Australia Day 
26 January  Chinese Lunar New Year 
6 February   Waitangi Day  (New Zealand)
9 February  Lantern Festival  (China)
3 March  Hina Matsuri  – Doll Festival (Japan)
11 March  Holi (Hindu)
17 March  St Patrick’s Day  (Ireland)
25 March  Independence Day  (Greece)
8 April   Pesach  – Passover (Jewish)
12 April   Easter Sunday  (Christian)
19 April  Easter Sunday  (Orthodox Christian)
1 May   Labour Day  (International)
9 May    Wesak  (Buddha Day)
2 June   Republic Day  (Italy)
4 July    Independence Day (USA)
14 July   Bastille Day  (France)
15 August   Independence Day  (India)
21 August  Start of Ramadan  (Islamic)
19 September  Rosh Hashanah  (Jewish)
20 September  Eid  (Islamic)
1 October  National Day  (China)
3 October  German Unity Day
12 October   Canadian Thanksgiving
17 October   Diwali  (Hindu)
26 November  Thanksgiving  (USA)
6 December   Constitution Day (Spain)
12 December  Chanukkah  (Jewish)
25 December  Christmas Day  (Christian)