A calendar is an interesting tool. It adds structure to our lives, and guides us in how we manage time at work and during our leisure. And these days, a calendar also provides structure to our anxieties as we manage our time and resources personally and professionally. With those perspectives in mind, TAIG has applied a much broader interpretation to the idea of a ‘diversity’ calendar, that encompasses financial market holidays, openings and closings information, as well as the religious and cultural holidays and celebrations one has come to expect. And we’ve provided the links for you to browse whatever country and/or financial market is of interest…. Happy planning.

Journeymart.com – http://www.journeymart.com/tools/holidays.htm
World holidays, festivls, carnivals and fiestas, public and national holidays, and celebration days for every country in the world.

Financial Calendar: http://www.financialcalendar.com/
Contains database of holiday data that extends over 30 years into the future for over 400 financial centers around the world.

Jealousy Calculator: http://www.financialcalendar.com/cgi-bin/free/who.pl
You may have to work on your birthday, but not everyone does. Find out how many people are working on any day through 2034.

When referencing faith-based holidays…

1. Jewish holidays begin at sundown on the evening before the date given. This is because a Jewish ‘day’ begins and ends at sunset, as defined in the Bible’s story of creation in Genisis, chapter 1. To learn more about Jewish holidays, go to http://jewfaq.org/holiday0.htm

2. Christians, worldwide, share holiday celebrations common to all believers, as well as cultural and regional festivities. The two major holidays, known by almost everyone, are Christmas, celebrating the birth of Christ, and Easter, which honors the miracle of his resurrection after being crucified on a cross. To learn more about Christian holidays, go to http://faithclipart.com/guide/Christian-Holidays/

3. Islamic holidays begin at sundwon on the evening before the date given. The Isalmic calendar is based on lunar observation and thus may vary one or two days depending upon the sighting of the cresent moon. The dates apply to North America. To learn more about Islamic feasts and holidays, go to http://islam.abou.com/od/holidays/f/holidays.htm

4. Hindu holidays are of an ancient faith, and many (and there are many), mark the change of seasons, celebrate the harvest, and encourage the fertility of the land. Others are dedicated to a particular deity, such as Shiva or Ganesh. Still other popular holidays commemorate events in the lives of Rama or Krishna. To learn more about Hindu holidays, go to http://www.religionfacs.com/hinduism/holidays.htm  

5. Buddhist holidays are determined by the phase of the moon rather than by calendar, so these dates are accurate only for 2008. Also note that some holidays are observed at different times by the various schools of Buddhism. To learn more about Buddhist holidays, go to http://www.urbandharma.org/udharma3/holidays.html