Recurrence pattern: every year on November 30.

St. Andrew Day is observed worldwide on November 30, celebrating the feast day of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Romania and Scotland. In Romania, the day became a public holiday in 2012, honoring the apostle who is believed to have converted people to Christianity in the region during the 1st century. Traditions associated with St. Andrew Day include customs where girls place a branch of sweet basil under their pillows to dream about their future spouses, and planting wheat in a dish to predict the coming year’s fortune. In Scotland, the day is a national holiday, leading to the closure of banks and schools, which hold special events that celebrate Scottish culture through traditional food, dancing, music, and songs.