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SUMMARY:First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:This is not a public holiday. Government and public offices\, businesses\, and schools are not closed for this observation but may hold special events and outreach programs to commemorate the beginning of the month-long annual observation. \nAsian American\, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May\, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans\, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islander Americans to the history\, culture\, and achievements of the United States.
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SUMMARY:Law Day
DESCRIPTION:Law Day in the United States of America (USA) is celebrated on May 1 each year. It also falls on the same day as Loyalty Day in the USA. \nIs Law Day a Public Holiday?\nLaw Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. \nWhat Do People Do?\nLaw Day is a special day aimed to help people appreciate their liberties and to affirm their loyalty to the United States\, especially with regard to equality and justice. It also aims to cultivate respect for the law\, which is vital to the democratic way of life. \nSupported by organizations such as the American Bar Association\, this day is an opportunity for people to recognize and discuss the role of courts in the United States. To celebrate Law Day\, some local bar associations may hold a luncheon with guest speakers on various legal topics relevant to modern society. \nLaw Day activities may include: fundraising events and tasks; community outreach activities linked with talking points about the law; poster and essay contests; and interactive school lessons and role plays on legal topics such as the concept of separation of powers and the United States Constitution. In Florida the week of May 1 is Law Week\, coinciding with Law Day. \nPublic Life\nLaw Day is an observance and is not a federal public holiday in the United States. Schools\, post offices\, stores and other businesses and organizations are open as usual. Public transport services run to their usual schedules and no extra congestion on highways is to be expected. \nBackground\nLaw Day originated in 1957 when American Bar Association President Charles Rhyne envisioned a special day for celebrating the US legal system.  On February 3\, 1958\, President Dwight Eisenhower established Law Day by issuing a proclamation.  Every president since then has issued an annual Law Day proclamation. In 1961\, May 1 was designated by joint resolution of Congress as the official date for celebrating Law Day. \nAccording to the Legal Information Institute\, the President is requested to issue a proclamation\, calling on all public officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on Law Day; and inviting the people of the United States to observe Law Day\, with appropriate ceremonies and in other appropriate ways\, through public entities and private organizations and in schools and other suitable places. Previous Law Day themes included “Justice for All”\, “Foundations of Freedom”\, and “Struggle for Justice”. \nSymbols\nSymbols and images describing Law Day may feature the scales of justice\, which represent the legal profession and justice. Representations of the mythological Lady of Justice are also associated with the law and the legal profession. She usually carries a sword and scales and may sometimes wear a blindfold. Almost always draped in flowing robes\, she symbolizes the fair and equal administration of the law\, without corruption\, avarice\, prejudice\, or favor.
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SUMMARY:Loyalty Day
DESCRIPTION:Loyalty Day is on May 1 each year. It is a special day for people to reaffirm their loyalty to the United States and to recognize the heritage of American freedom. It also falls on the same day as Law Day in the USA. \nIs Loyalty Day a Public Holiday?\nLoyalty Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. \nWhat Do People Do?\nThe United States of America was founded by patriots who risked their lives to bring freedom to the nation. The nation’s founders are remembered on Loyalty Day\, which is a day when people celebrate their freedom while remembering their responsibilities to continue the legacy of liberty. Loyalty Day is celebrated with parades and ceremonies in several communities across the United States. Schools\, churches\, and various organizations participate in these events. \nPublic Life\nLoyalty Day is an observance but it is not a public holiday in the United States. Schools\, post offices\, stores and other businesses and organizations are open as usual. Public transport services run to their usual schedules and no extra congestion on highways is to be expected. \nBackground\nLoyalty Day was first observed in 1921 as “Americanization Day” to counterbalance Labour Day on May Day (May 1)\, celebrated in other parts of the world. On May 1\, 1930\, about 10\,000 Veterans of Foreign War members staged a rally at New York’s Union Square to promote patriotism. Through a resolution adopted in 1949\, May 1 evolved into Loyalty Day. Observances began on April 28\, 1950\, and climaxed on May 1 when more than five million people across the nation held rallies. In New York City\, more than 100\,000 people rallied for America. \nOn July 18\, 1958\, the Congress designated May 1 of each year as Loyalty Day to foster loyalty and love of the country. According to the Legal Information Institute\, the President is requested to issue a proclamation\, calling on United States government officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on Loyalty Day\, and inviting the people of the United States to observe Loyalty Day with appropriate ceremonies in schools and other suitable places.
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SUMMARY:Cinco de Mayo
DESCRIPTION:Cinco de Mayo is annually observed on May 5. It celebrates the defeat of the French army during the Battle of Puebla (Batalla de Puebla) in Mexico on May 5\, 1862. It is not to be confused with Mexico’s Independence Day. \nIs Cinco de Mayo a Public Holiday?\nCinco de Mayo is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. \nWhat Do People Do?\nCinco de Mayo is seen as a day to celebrate the culture\, achievements and experiences of people with a Mexican background\, who live in the United States. There is a large commercial element to the day\, with businesses promoting Mexican services and goods\, particularly food\, drinks and music. Other aspects of the day center around traditional symbols of Mexican life\, such as the Virgin de Guadalupe\, and Mexican-Americans who have achieved fame\, fortune and influence in the United States. \nOne of the largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations are in cities such as Los Angeles\, San Jose\, San Francisco\, San Antonio\, Sacramento\, Phoenix\, Albuquerque\, Denver and El Paso in the USA’s south-western regions. In these cities\, a large proportion of the population has Mexican origins. Many people hang up banners and school districts organize lessons and special events to educate their pupils about the culture of Americans of Mexican descent. In some areas\, particularly in Pubelo de Los Angeles\, celebrations of regional Mexican music and dancing are held. \nPublic Life\nCinco de Mayo is not a federal holiday in the United States. Organizations\, businesses and schools are open as usual. Public transit systems run on their usual schedule. In some areas of some cities\, especially those in the Southwest\, local parades and street events may cause some local congestion to traffic. \nBackground\nCinco de Mayo officially commemorates the anniversary of an early victory by Mexican forces over French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5\, 1862. It is not the anniversary of the defeat and expulsion of the French forces by the Mexicans\, which occurred in 1867. It is also not\, as is often assumed\, the day of Mexico’s celebrations of independence\, which are actually held on September 16. It is believed that the origins of Cinco de Mayo celebrations lie in the responses of Mexicans living in California in the 1860s to French rule in Mexico at that time.
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SUMMARY:National Teacher Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:The National Day Calendar states that the National Education Association describes National Teacher Day “as a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives.” \nTeachers play a critical role in educating and shaping children into future leaders of the world. These professionals help to mold our children and guide them in the right direction. A teacher has influenced us\, no matter where we are in our lives. Every business owner\, doctor\, engineer\, or nurse can name a teacher who inspired them. \nPolitical and educational leaders began discussions for a day to honor teachers back in 1944. Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim National Teachers’ Day in 1953. The National Education Association continued to celebrate National Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March until 1985. The National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May when the NEA Representative Assembly voted to make the Tuesday of that week National Teacher Day.
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SUMMARY:Native American Day
DESCRIPTION:While the second Monday of October marks Columbus Day in many parts of the United States\, some states instead observe Native American Day\, a celebration of North America’s Indigenous peoples and their cultures. \nIs Native American Day a Public Holiday?\nNative American Day 2024 is a state observance in 5 states and a state holiday in Arizona and South Dakota. \nWhere and When Is Native American Day Celebrated?\nNative American Day is a public holiday or official state observance only in some states. However\, it has been steadily growing in both scope and popularity. Some states celebrate it on the second Monday of October\, while others have moved the celebration to different dates. The table below shows where and when it is observed. \nIn Arizona\, the holiday is a legal state holiday and is observed on June 2\, if it is a Sunday. When June 2 falls on any other weekday\, it is observed on the following Sunday. \nSome states observe a similar celebration called Indigenous People’s Day. \nCelebrating Native American Day\nNative American Day is an opportunity to celebrate and learn about the traditions\, culture\, and background of Native Americans. Events vary from one place to another\, but they may include pow wows\, markets\, or exhibitions. \nBackground\nNative Americans are the indigenous peoples of North America. The term encompasses hundreds of different tribes\, from the Inuit of Alaska to the Cherokees of the southeastern woodlands\, each of whom has its own unique culture and language.
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day
DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Day in the United States celebrates motherhood on the second Sunday of May. A day to honor mothers\, grandmothers\, mothers-in-law\, and all motherly figures. \nMany people give gifts\, cards\, flowers\, candy\, a meal in a restaurant\, or other treats to their mother and mother figures\, including grandmothers\, great-grandmothers\, stepmothers\, and foster mothers. \nWhen Is Mother’s Day in the USA?\nMother’s Day in the United States is annually held on the second Sunday of May. The same is true for Australia and Canada. However\, there still exists confusion about the right date. \nWhy Is Mother’s Day Celebrated on Different Dates?\nOther countries celebrate mothers on different dates: The United Kingdom celebrates Mother’s Day three weeks before Easter Sunday (as “Mothering Sunday”). Costa Rica uses August 15\, Georgia celebrates on March 3\, Samoa uses the second Monday of May\, and Thailand honors mothers on the birthday of the Queen of Thailand on August 12. \nWhy Is Mother’s Day Celebrated in the United States?\nMother’s Day has become a day that focuses on generally recognizing mothers’ and mother figures’ roles. Mother’s Day has also become an increasingly important event for businesses in recent years. This is particularly true of restaurants and companies that manufacture and sell cards and gift items. \nThe origins of Mother’s Day are attributed to different people in the United States. Many believe that two women\, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis\, were important in establishing the tradition of Mother’s Day in the United States. \nOther sources say that Juliet Calhoun Blakely initiated Mother’s Day in Albion\, Michigan\, in the late 1800s. Her sons paid tribute to her each year\, and urged others to honor their mothers. \nGift Cards and Brunches\nTraditionally\, the holiday is about honoring mothers—by giving flowers\, taking Mom out for brunch\, or writing something sweet on a Mother’s Day card. But what is the best gift? Typical gift ideas are Mother’s Day flower bouquets with gift cards or greeting cards\, maybe with a voucher for a “special day” for Mom or Mother-in-law. \nOther Mother’s Day gifts are chocolate\, candy\, clothing\, jewelry\, and treats\, such as a beauty treatment or a trip to a spa. Even gift sets containing some or all of the above are possible. \nSome families organize an outing for all of their members or hold a special meal at home or in a restaurant. In the days and weeks before Mother’s Day\, many schools help their pupils to prepare a handmade card or small gift for their mothers. \nFlorist’s Tip: Pink and White Carnations\nTraditionally\, the “Mother’s Day flower” is the white carnation (dianthus caryophyllus). Anna Jarvis\, one of the founders of the modern Mother’s Day celebration\, chose the white carnation as its official flower because it had been her mother’s favorite. \nThe white carnation symbolizes the purity of a mother’s love—but be careful with a bouquet of white carnations: Today\, they symbolize death and a mother who has passed away. Choose red or pink carnations to honor a living mother\, or mix your bouquet. \nHistory of Mother’s Day\nAround 1870\, Julia Ward Howe called for Mother’s Day to be celebrated each year to encourage pacifism and disarmament amongst women. It continued to be observed in Boston for about ten years under her sponsorship\, but lost popularity afterward. \nIn 1907\, Anna Jarvis held a private Mother’s Day celebration in memory of her mother\, Ann Reeves Jarvis\, in Grafton\, West Virginia. Ann Jarvis had been a peace activist during the Civil War and organized “Mother’s Day Work Clubs” to improve health and cleanliness. Her daughter Anna Jarvis launched a quest for Mother’s Day to be more widely recognized. Her campaign was later financially supported by John Wanamaker\, a clothing merchant from Philadelphia. \nIn 1908\, Jarvis was instrumental in arranging a service in the Andrew’s Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton\, West Virginia\, which was attended by 407 children and their mothers. The church has now become the International Mother’s Day Shrine. It is a tribute to all mothers and has been designated as a National Historic Landmark. \nUS President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation in 1914 designating Mother’s Day as a national holiday to honor mothers\, to be held on the second Sunday of May. \nIs Mother’s Day a Public Holiday?\nMother’s Day is not a federal holiday. \nOrganizations\, businesses\, and stores are open or closed\, just as they are on any other Sunday in the year. Public transit systems run to their normal Sunday schedules. Restaurants may be busier than usual\, as some people take their mothers out for a treat. \nLegally\, Mother’s Day is a state holiday in Arizona. However\, because it always falls on a Sunday\, most state government offices and employees observe their Sunday schedule on the day.
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SUMMARY:Armed Forces Day
DESCRIPTION:Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day annually on the third Saturday of May. It is a day to pay tribute to men and women who serve the United States’ armed forces. Armed Forces Day is also part of Armed Forces Week\, which begins on the second Saturday of May. \nIs Armed Forces Day a Public Holiday?\nEven though Armed Forces Day falls on Saturday\, May 18\, 2024\, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in United States. \nWhat Do People Do?\nMany events across the United States take place on Armed Forces Day to honor Americans in uniform who served their country in times of war and peace. Those who are honored on this day include people who serve the Army\, Navy\, Marines\, Air Force and Coast Guard. National Guard and Reserve units may celebrate Armed Forces Day/Week over any period in May because of their unique training schedules. Events and activities may include: \n\nMulti-service military displays in areas open for the public.\nVarious educational activities that teach children about the armed forces.\n“Support the Troops” themed motorcycle rides.\nLarge parades and other local celebrations.\n\nCertain types of music are also played at Armed Forces Day events\, including at memorials and at cemeteries\, as a way to respect those in the armed forces who died for their country. For example\, buglers have played a bugle call\, known simply as Taps\, on Armed Forces Day in recent years. Taps is usually sounded by the United States military at events such as flag ceremonies\, memorial services and funerals. \nPublic Life\nTraffic and parking may be affected in areas where large-scale events are held for Armed Forces Day. \nBackground\nOn August 31\, 1949\, Louis Johnson\, who was the United States’ Secretary of Defense\, announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army\, Navy and Air Force Days. The event stemmed from the armed forces’ unification under one department – the Department of Defense. The Army\, Navy and Air Force leagues adopted the newly formed day. The Marine Corps League declined to drop support for Marine Corps Day but supports Armed Forces Day too. \nThe first Armed Forces Day was celebrated on Saturday\, May 20\, 1950. The theme for that day was “Teamed for Defense”\, which expressed the unification of all military forces under one government department. According to the U.S. Department of Defense\, the day was designed to expand public understanding of what type of job was performed and the role of the military in civilian life. \nArmed Forces Day was a day for the military to show “state-of-the-art” equipment to Americans. It was also a day to honor and acknowledge Americans in the armed forces. Parades\, open houses\, receptions and air shows were held at the inaugural Armed Forces Day.  Armed Forces Day is still celebrated nationwide today and is part of Armed Forces Week. \nSymbols\nPosters and other material used to promote Armed Forces Day often show images of Americans in the armed services dressed in their uniforms. Some posters show a collage of images\, including images of those in the armed forces with their families or friends\, as well as the United States Flag. \nThemes\nSome themes that were used for Armed Forces Day in the past included: \n\nAppreciation of a Nation\nDedication and Devotion\nFreedom Through Unity\nLiberty\nPatriotism\nPower for Peace\nPrepared to Meet the Challenge\nSecurity\nSpecial Opportunity for Thanks\nTeamed for Defense
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SUMMARY:National Missing Children's Day
DESCRIPTION:National Missing Children’s Day is an annual observation in the United States designed to highlight the problem of child abduction. It falls on May 25 – on that date in 1979\, six-year-old New Yorker Etan Patz disappeared on his way to school. National Missing Children’s Day was first observed in 1983. \nIs National Missing Children’s Day a Public Holiday?\nNational Missing Children’s Day is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday\, May 25\, 2025 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in United States. \nWhat Do People Do?\nThe National Center for Missing & Exploited Children annually holds events on and around National Missing Children’s Day to raise awareness of the threat of child abduction\, inform families about ways to keep their children safe and support victims’ families. The center’s initiative “Take 25” encourages parents\, guardians and educators to take 25 minutes to talk to children about safety. \nPublic Life\nNational Missing Children’s Day is a nation-wide observance in the United States but not a public holiday. \nBackground\nNational Missing Children’s Day was first observed in 1983\, following a proclamation by U.S. president Ronald Reagan. In the years 1979 to 1981\, a series of child abductions shocked the American public. Etan Patz was six years old when he disappeard on his way to school on May 25\, 1979. He was never found and was legally declared dead in 2001. His case received a large amount of media attention and ultimately lead to the formation of the missing children’s movement. National Missing Children’s Day falls on the anniversary of his disappearance.
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