Hong Kong
National Day (Anniversary of the Founding of the People's
Republic of China), 1 October (1949); note - 1 July 1997 is
celebrated as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment
Day
Hungary
Saint Stephen's Day, 20 August
Iceland
Independence Day, 17 June (1944)
India
Republic Day, 26 January (1950)
Indonesia
Independence Day, 17 August (1945)
Iran
Republic Day, 1 April (1979)
Iraq
Revolution Day, 17 July (1968); note - this holiday was
celebrated under the SADDAM Husayn regime; the Government of Iraq
has yet to declare a new national holiday
Ireland
Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March
Isle of Man
Tynwald Day, 5 July
Israel
Independence Day, 14 May (1948); note - Israel declared
independence on 14 May 1948, but the Jewish calendar is lunar and
the holiday may occur in April or May