St. David’s Day
Many Americans of Welsh origin annually celebrate the life of Wales’ patron saint, St David on March 1. It is also a time to people to remember the Welsh culture and to appreciate their Welsh origins. The Welsh flag is […]
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Ramadan Starts
Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a period of prayer, fasting, charity-giving and self-accountability for Muslims in the United States. The first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran) were revealed to the Prophet […]
Read Across America Day
Many people in the United States, particularly students, parents and teachers, join forces on Read Across America Day, annually held on the first school day closest to March 2. This nationwide observance coincides with the birthday of Dr Seuss on […]
Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras
Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the fasting period of Lent (for Western Christians), 47 days before Easter Sunday. Shrove Tuesday is also called Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, or Pancake Day. Is Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras a Public Holiday? Shrove […]
Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras
Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the fasting period of Lent (for Western Christians), 47 days before Easter Sunday. Shrove Tuesday is also called Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, or Pancake Day. Is Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras a Public Holiday? Shrove […]
Ash Wednesday
Many Christian Americans mark Ash Wednesday as the first day of Lent. It follows Shrove Tuesday, which features Mardi Gras celebrations. Is Ash Wednesday a Public Holiday? Ash Wednesday is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. What […]
Employee Appreciation Day
Bosses across the United States have the chance to support, thank and reward workers on Employee Appreciation Day on the first Friday in March. Is Employee Appreciation Day a Public Holiday? Employee Appreciation Day is not a public holiday. Businesses […]
Daylight Saving Time starts
Also called Spring Forward. Most of the United States observes daylight saving time (DST), the practice of setting the clock forward by one hour when there is longer daylight during the day, so that evenings have more daylight and mornings […]
Holi
Holi (Dolyatra, Doul Jatra, Basanta-Utsav) is the Hindu festival colors that celebrates the triumph of good over evil, good harvest, and fertility. It usually falls in the later part of February or March. Is Holi a Public Holiday? Holi is […]
St. Patrick’s Day
St Patrick's Day, on March 17, remembers one of Ireland’s patron saints, St Patrick. It largely celebrates Irish-American culture in the United States. Is St. Patrick's Day a Public Holiday? Although St. Patrick's Day is not a public holiday, businesses […]
March Equinox
There are two equinoxes every year: one in March and one in September. In March, the Sun crosses the equator from south to north. Sun Crosses Celestial Equator The March equinox is the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator—an imaginary line in the […]
Lailat al-Qadr
Laylat al Qadr is also known as the Night of Power or the Night of Destiny. It commemorates when Koran (Qur’an) was revealed to the prophet Muhammad (also known as Mohammad). Muslims in the United States celebrate the event, also […]
Doctors’ Day
March 30 marks an important occasion in the world of health care—National Doctors' Day. This annual observance serves as a moment to honor the dedication, skill and unwavering commitment of physicians in providing high-quality health care to individuals and communities […]
Easter Sunday
any Christians celebrate Jesus Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday. The Easter date depends on the ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox. Is Easter Sunday a Public Holiday? Easter Sunday is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, April 20, 2025, and […]
César Chávez Day
César Chávez Day is observed in the United States on March 31 each year. It celebrates the birthday of César Estrada Chávez and it serves as a tribute to his commitment to social justice and respect for human dignity. Is […]
Eid al-Fitr
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It’s a festive occasion and one of the major observances in the Islamic calendar. Is Eid al-Fitr a Public Holiday? Eid al-Fitr is not a public holiday in the […]
Spring Break
HAPPY SPRING BREAK SCHOOL IS CLOSED SEE YOU AFTER SPRING BREAK
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. It is not a federal holiday in the United States of America (USA). Some Easter traditions continue on the Easter Monday, such as the egg rolling race at the White House. Is […]
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on […]
Juneteenth
Juneteenth is an annual observance on June 19 to remember when Union soldiers enforced the Emancipation Proclamation and freed all remaining slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865. This day is an opportunity for people to celebrate freedom and equal […]
Summer Program Prep
SCHOOL IS CLOSED TO PREPARE THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT FOR SUMMER PROGRAM HAPPY SUMMER PROGRAM
Summer Program Prep
SCHOOL IS CLOSED FOR TWO DAYS TO PREPARE THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT FOR SUMMER PROGRAM HAPPY SUMMER PROGRAM
Independence Day
Independence Day is celebrated on July 4 and is often known as the Fourth of July. It is the anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776. Independence Day Celebrations Independence Day is a day […]
Summer Break
HAPPY SUMMER BREAK SCHOOL IS CLOSED SEE YOU AFTER SUMMER BREAK
Labor Day
Labor Day is a federal holiday on the first Monday of September every year. It has its roots in the American labor movement. Is Labor Day a Public Holiday? This is a state public holiday. State government offices are closed. […]
Indigenous People’s Day
Is Indigenous People's Day a Public Holiday? Indigenous People's Day 2024 is a state observance in 30 states and a state holiday in 3 states and 1 federal district. Where Is Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebrated? As of 2023, some 29 states do not […]
Columbus Day
Columbus Day, which is on the second Monday of October, celebrates Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492. This is an important date in many Italian-American communities; it is controversial in some Native American communities. Is Columbus […]
Veterans Day
In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veterans are thanked for […]
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day in the United States is a holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. The day after is also known as Black Friday. Is Thanksgiving Day a Public Holiday? This is a state public holiday. State government offices are […]
Day After Thanksgiving
The Day After Thanksgiving is also known as Black Friday. It is a holiday in more than 20 states. Is Day After Thanksgiving a Public Holiday? This is a state public holiday. State government offices are closed. Some schools and […]