 Heroes Day or National Heroes Day may refer to a number of commemorations
of national heroes in different countries. It is often held on the birthday of a
national hero or heroine.
Angola :
It is a holiday in Angola on September 17, the birthday
of the national hero Agostinho Neto.
Barbados :
National Heroes Day is a public holiday in Barbados on April 28.
Cape Verde :
It is a public holiday in Cape Verde on January 20.
Cayman Islands :
The Day commemorate Cayman's maritime past on 28th January.
Jamaica :
It is a Jamaican holiday, observed on the third Monday in October.
It is a celebration of the island's seven National Heroes.
Mexico :
Mexico celebrates on 13th September.
Mozambique :
It is a public holiday in Mozambique on February 3.
Namibia :
Celebrated on 26th August in Namibia. It marks the beginning of the armed struggle
during the Namibian War of Independence.
Paraguay :
Paraguay celebrates on 1st March.
Philippines :
It is a public holiday in the Philippines on the 4th Monday of August. It
commemorates the "Cry of Pugad Lawin" by Filipino revolutionaries called
the Katipunan.
Saint Kitts and Nevis :
This Day in Saint Kitts and Nevis takes place on September 16, the birthday
of the national hero Robert Bradshaw.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines :
Celebrates on 14th March.
Turkmenistan :
Celebrated on May 8. The Day of Commemoration of the National Heroes of the 1941-1945
World War.
Turks and Caicos Islands :
Turks and Caicos Islands celebrates on 26th May.
Uganda :
Uganda celebrates on 9th June.
Zambia :
Heroes Day is a holiday in Zambia on July 2.
Zimbabwe :
It is a holiday in Zimbabwe on August 11.
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