Holidays Calendar for July 27, 2016


Victory Day in North Korea

July 27 is Victory Day in North Korea. The official name of this national holiday is the Day of Victory of Fatherland Liberation War. It marks the end of the Korean War in 1953.

Remembrance Day in Vietnam

July 27 is Remembrance Day in Vietnam, also know as Martyrs and Wounded Soldiers Day or Vietnamese War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day. This memorial day honors those who died in service or were injured during the Vietnam War and other military engagements within Vietnam and abroad.

Iglesia ni Cristo Day in the Philippines

Iglesia ni Cristo Day is a special national working holiday in the Philippines that commemorates the foundation of the Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ) in 1914. It is observed on July 27 each year.

National Scotch Day

On July 27, enjoy a glass of fine Scotch whisky as it is National Scotch Day. Scotch is one of the best known whisky types which is produced, labeled, and packaged in a manner specified by strict regulations.

National Sleepy Head Day in Finland

July 27 is National Sleepy Head Dayin Finland. This holiday is related to the legend of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus, but it is an informal celebration rather then a religious festival.

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