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Holidays in the United States

American holidays: Holidays in bold often see reduced business openings and government services

  • January 1 - New Year’s Day – Americans usually celebrate the new year with a family dinner and sports.
  • 3rd Monday in January - The contributions of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. are remembered.
  • February 14 – Valentine’s Day celebrates love, mostly romantic love, with hearts and gifts.
  • 3rd Monday in February - Presidents’ Day, marking the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
  • March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day.  A day for people to wear Irish green and have parties.
  • March Equinox – Good Friday & Easter Sunday – celebrated by Christians
  • April 1 – April Fool’s Day.  People play pranks on each other and then say “April Fools!”
  • Last Monday in May - Memorial Day - Honors those who have died in military service.
  • June 14 - Flag Day - Celebrates the adoption of the American Flag
  • July 4 - Independence Day - Americans celebrate their independence from Britain by having picnics, BBQs and firework displays.
  • Summer – Ramadan – Muslim month of fasting and Eid Al Fitr feast.  Dates change from year to year.
  • 1st Monday in September – Labor Day - Celebrates country’s workforce.
  • 2nd Tuesday in October - Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day - Celebrates the voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492.
  • October 31 - Halloween - Americans dress up in costume and exchange various treats.
  • November 11 - Veterans' Day - Americans honor those who have served in the military.
  • 4th Thursday in November - Thanksgiving - Another distinctive American holiday, dates back to colonial times to celebrate the harvest. Many Americans take the following day, called "Black Friday" off to go shopping.
  • December 24-25 - Christmas Eve & Christmas – Big holiday celebrated by Christians, decorations and parties last for whole month of December, many go on holiday/vacations to celebrate with family. 
  • December 31 - New Year's Eve - Americans Celebrate the New Year with late night parties
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