Fortressian Holidays

Fortressian Holidays are those yearly festivals recognized by the Principality's government as historically, culturally, or sociologically significant and receiving official support. Fortressian holidays are established by either the Directory or the Princess and maintained by the Celebration and Holiday Branch of the Department of Culture. The specific dates on which holidays occur depend on which calendar is being used; the Gregorian Calendar or the Fortressian Calendar.

Holidays

New Year's Day

New Year's is the celebration of the new year, occurring on Uniday, Portcullose 1st, and is the only Fortressian holiday not on a rest day or in Outwork. As the start of the Fortressian Calendar, New Year's Day is also technically the anniversary of Fortressian independence, however this is celebrated a few weeks later on Foundation Day.

Foundation Day

Foundation Day is the celebration of the foundation of the Principality as a sovereign and independent state, and occurs on Hexiday, Portcullose 34th. The specific date on which it is celebrated does not correspond to any specific event in the early history of the Pillow Fortress, but rather serves to honor all the early milestones such as independence and the proclamation of the State Charter.

The Princess's Birthday

The Princess's Birthday is the celebration of the reigning Princess on a rest day approximating the actual day of her birth. The specific date will vary from Princess to Princess, however it is currently celebrated on Hexiday, 6 Zvingaire.