Next week, much of China will be closed for the October 1 National Day holiday.

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King read the same statement when, in 1994, she asked congress to make the holiday an official national day of humanitarian service.

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Sunday marks the secular national holiday on which much of this country takes the day off from being outdoors, eating healthy and watching "60 Minutes" in order to celebrate two American pastimes, violent competition and television commercials.

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Day (MLK Day), a national holiday during which we honor the legacy of the civil rights leader Dr. King through a day of service and volunteering.

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Luckily, Flavio al Velavevodetto will open for both lunch and dinner every day in August, including the national holiday of 15 August.

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Beatrix stepped down on the national holiday known as Queen's Day, an opportunity for people across the Netherlands to dress up and party.

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Some of them taste so sweet, it makes me want to petition the higher-ups at Sony to consider celebrating National Left-Handers Day (August 13) as part of the holiday season.

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Most Asian markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday, while Japan was shut for National Foundation Day.

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Upward of 36 million prepackaged heart-shaped boxes will be sold this Valentine's Day, making it the most popular gift of the holiday, according to the National Confectioners Association.

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