Bosnia and Herzegovina: Independence Day
Brazil: Carnival
Christianity: Ash Wednesday (Beginning of Lent)
Christianity: Shrove Tuesday
France: Carnaval de Nice
Guyana: Phagwah
Hinduism: Maha Shivaratri — fasts and prayers among Shiva devotees; largest festivals are in Girnar, Gujarat (India) and Kathmandu (Nepal). Observed as a public holiday in Nepal and various Indian states.
Italy: Venice Carnival
Panama: Carnival
Paraguay: Hero’s Day (Public holiday)
Somalia: Isra and Mi’raj
South Korea: Independence Day (Public holiday)
Switzerland: Republic Day (celebrated in the canton of Neuchâtel only)
