Heroes' Day

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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, or the anniversary of their great deeds that made them heroes.

Contents 1 Heroes' Day in Cape Verde 2 National Heroes' Day in Barbados 3 National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka 4 National Heroes' Day in Jamaica 5 Heroes' Day in Mozambique 6 National Heroes' Day in the Philippines 7 National Heroes Day in Saint Kitts and Nevis 8 National Heroes' Day in Angola 9 Heroes' Day in Zimbabwe

[edit] Heroes' Day in Cape Verde

Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Cape Verde on January 20.

[edit] National Heroes' Day in Barbados

National Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Barbados on April 28.

[edit] National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka

National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka is held on May 22.

[edit] National Heroes' Day in Jamaica

National Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Jamaica on the third Monday in October.

[edit] Heroes' Day in Mozambique

Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Mozambique on February 3.

[edit] National Heroes' Day in the Philippines

National Heroes' Day (Araw ng mga Bayani) is a public holiday in the Philippines on the last Sunday of August, which is August 27 in 2006.

[edit] National Heroes Day in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Main article: National Heroes Day (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

National Heroes Day in Saint Kitts and Nevis takes place on September 16, the birthday of the national hero Robert Bradshaw.

[edit] National Heroes' Day in Angola

National Heroes Day in Angola is a holiday in Angola on September 17, the birthday of the national hero Agostinho Neto.

[edit] Heroes' Day in Zimbabwe

Heroes' Day in Zimbabwe is a holiday in Zimbabwe on August 11. It is sometimes referred to as 'Spook's and Gook's Day'.