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Elianzonian Seasons, Regular and Non-Working Holidays, and Protocol Days.

Annual Holidays
1st of January
*New Year's Day (Regular Holiday)
Description: End of the year. Typically celebrated with a barrage of fireworks illuminating the sky at 12:00 AM and family gatherings. The Monarch is also required to have a televised or a public speech here. The first chime of the Citadel Clock at the Royal Citadel will also take place. An Orchestra will play at the Royal Amphitheater for the official fireworks display that is situated at the Grand Palace grounds.
7th of January
*Service Day (Non-Working Holiday)
Description: A tribute to the guards of 1869 and the nation's military might. A chosen legion of the Elianzonian Legion Corps will march through the road of King's Avenue until they reach the gigantic victory arch near the gates of the Grand Palace and will make a full stop and greet their King accompanying them is a chosen Squadron of the Mechanised Battallion and a momentary flyby of the Air Corps as well. The legion will be chosen by the Monarch himself. It is globally known as the most grandiose parade at the surface of the planet.
22nd of January
*Day of Initiative (Regular Holiday)
Description: The day when HM King Elian I took action to liberate us by decapitating the industry bestowed upon this land by the Dicit-Absolutian Empire.
9th to 10th of February
*Quod Illustratio Dies (Non-Working Holiday)
Description: These days are the establishment of the nation's much cherished philosophy written by HM King Elian I himself. Literally meaning "The Day of Enlightenment", it is celebrated most notably at the Royal Citadel, the nation's capital. Displays of firework showcases, banderitas, and orchestra music galore unravels at the capital then at 8:00 PM of the 10th of February, the monarch will deliver a televised message of utmost wisdom throughout the nation reminding us the wonders of the Human mind and its capabilities. It is also mandatory that every bookstore has a 50% off on all their products, especially books and other materials to commemorate this event.
3rd of March
*Anniversary of King Oedipus the Martyr or Oedipus Day (Non-Working Holiday)
Description: To pay respects for the works of the late King to increase equality and acceptance of the common, hardworking people of Elianzonia by improving the chivalric titles and decreasing the power of Noble Houses.
19th, 20th, or 21st of March
*March Equinox
Description: The March equinox marks the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator,the imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator, from south to north.
27th of March
*Victory of the Century Day (Regular Holiday)
Description: The day when Elianzonia, its Colonies, and its Allies have won the war of The Great Vengeance which lasted from 1942 to 1957. The Veterans and their families will gather at the Grand Palace while the Monarch is there with them. This is also when the changing of the Guards at the Palace will take place and a vibrant ball will be held at the palace when 6:00 PM strikes.
30th of March
*National Ethnic Diversity Festival (Non-Working Holiday)
Description: Different Tribes all over the Main Elianzonian Archipelago and its colonies will showcase their tribe's culture at the Royal Citadel. The plazas of the capital is expected to be filled with fairs and marketplaces with attractions everywhere ranging from colorful tribal garments that are on-sale to exotic foods that have their own distinct taste. The highlight of the festivity is at the Royal Amphitheater when the 8 Major ethnic groups at the Main Elianzonian Archipelago will perform an epic, a play, or a dance of their own kind.
1st of April
*Official start of the Summer Break (Non-Working Holiday)
Description: All Public schools and Universities of the Nation will start on this day and will end at the 3rd of June.
5th of May
*Day of Rebirth or Secession Day(Non-Working Holiday)
Description: The day when the State officially seceded from Dicit-Absolutian rule and has written its constitution. It is celebrated by numerous festivities with Elianzonian flags litter the streets with a combination of marching bands playing various Elianzonian Patriotic music across the Country. At the capital, the Royal Praetors will march with full pride encircling the Obelisk of Triumph back to the Grand Palace along with the Monarch's carriage and the Monarch himself will greet the people of Elianzonia. He will deliver a speech at the main balcony of the Grand Palace. At this day, the large front courtyard is open in the public to hear the speech of their King with all its glory.
10th to 25th of May
*Annual State Filmfest (Regular Holiday)
Description: The Movies that will be only shown will be purely Elianzonian-made nationwide. Tickets will be 60% off at Movie Theaters.
16th of June
*Labour Recognition Day (Regular Holiday)
Description: To acknowledge the common Elianzonian Worker and his contributions to Society. The employees of every sector will be given a half-day work hours and a small bonus wether it be a government worker or private. Typically, malls and department stores will be full due to the fact that there are medial to huge discounts that are present.
20th, 21st, or 22nd of June
June Solstice (Season)
Description: On the June solstice, the sun reaches its northernmost point and the Earth’s North Pole tilts directly towards the sun, at about 23.4 degrees.
28th of July
*Elian the Great Day (Non-Working Holiday)
Description: This day is a tribute for HM King Elian the Great. This is also the day when he first arrived in Debajo, the nation's former name. The monarch will visit the the former King's grave in the Royal Catacombs under the Grand Palace while it will be televised not only in the nation but to the Elianzonian Colonies as well. A blue flag with the "E" insignia representing King Elian the Great will be erected at the Marble Quadratus, the Royal Citadel's central park a few blocks away from the Building of the Royal Digest, by the Royal Praetors while the Monarch will give a speech about the King.
22nd, 23rd, or 24th of September
September Equinox (Season)
Description: The September equinox occurs the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator, the imaginary line in the sky above Earth’s Equator, from north to south.
1st to 7th of October
Fleet Week (Regular Holiday)
Description: The week where a designated fleet will arrive at Sacchi Bay to be inspected and checked. a ceremony will start at the first day of the said celebration hosted by the respective fleet's Admiral and the Monarch will board his personal vessel to greet the fleet at bay. It is expected that the fleet's crew members will greet their Monarch with constant joy. When in Wartime, Fleet week is cancelled to avoid any strategical disadvantages.
31st of October
Lord Sionomous Day (Non-Working Holiday)
Description: The birthday and the annual commemoration of the late Lord Leonardo Sionomous, 1st Duke of Paraisium.
1st of November
Crown Address (Non-Working Holiday)
Description: It includes a speech from the throne known as the King's Speech. The State Opening is an elaborate ceremony showcasing Elianzonian history, culture and contemporary politics to large crowds and television viewers. It will be held at the House of Lords at the Royal Digest while the Monarch is wearing the Crown.
2nd of November
Dusk of the Dead (Non-Working Holiday)
Description: This exists to pay respects to the deceased citizens of Elianzonia. The head of the household including the royal family and the noble families will dress black and is rewuested by the state to visit the grave of their deceased loved ones. There will be no shows relating to comedy by 7:00 PM.
19th of December
Start of Winter Break (Regular Holiday)
Description: The official start of Winter break for all schools and universties of the Nation.
20th, 21st, 23rd, or 24th of December
December Solstice (Season)
Description: The December Solstice occurs when the Sun reaches its most southerly declination of -23.4 degrees.
24th of December
Familiarex Eve
Description: This celebrates the average Elianzonian family by sharing thoughts, gift-giving, and fine familial festivities in the household. Speaking of commerce, almost all commercial buidlings declare discounts, special prizes, or promos for this event. A large artificial obelisk will be erected at the Marble Quadratus adorned with colourful lights and decorations. The royal Praetors will also orchestrate galas and performances for the public.
31st of December
New Year's Eve
Description: End of the year celebration
Protocol Days
Nationwide Royal Digest Election Day
Description: This will be the voting for the different seats at the Voices of the Common Man. Candidates will respect the protocol that during this day, they will no longer be allowed to campaign. Campaigning will start between 10 days before Election day.
Week of Mourning
Description: When the current Monarch is dead, there will be no Comedy programs at the internet and televisions. All National parks will be closed and Government buildings will be decorated with black banners. during this week, all state affairs will be either cancelled or will be handled by the Royal Magistratus. The Royal Praetors will be dressed tot heir respective mourning uniforms and all government activities (except essential ones) will cease. There will be no school during the whole week. Regardless of the time of death of the Monarch, the week of Mourning will always start at the first day of a week.
Coronation Day
Description: A new King will be coronated. The coronation will take place at the Royal Digest. After the coronation, a parade will take place along with the newly-crowned Monarch from the Royal digest to the Grand Palace and all subjects are invited to greet him at the balcony of the Palace.

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