Major landmarks around the world regularly change colors to mark international observances and civic cause days. This guide explains who can request a landmark lighting, how dates and colors are approved, and where the public can track upcoming lighting calendars and set countdowns.

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Go behind the scenes of how governments announce public holidays: the provisional calendars you see first, the official gazette notices that make them law, and the last-minute changes that can catch travelers, HR teams, and content editors off guard. Learn the timelines, terminology (provisional vs official, in-lieu/substitute, observed), and practical tracking tips to keep countdowns, trip plans, and ‘On This Day’ entries accurate.

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From International Dog Day to niche ferret and turtle observances, pet awareness days are multiplying worldwide. This guide explains why these dates cluster in certain months, how to track them with countdowns and reminders, and the most meaningful ways people, shelters, and brands can participate—region by region and alongside other national and international holidays.

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