Assumption of Mary
Catholic churches in the United States celebrate the feast of the Assumption on August 15 each year to honor the belief that Jesus' mother was taken to heaven. Is Assumption of Mary a Public Holiday? Assumption of Mary is not […]
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Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan (or Raksha Bandhana) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters, and families, on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima), or around July and August. This day is also […]
Women’s Equality Day
Women's Equality Day celebrates the anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the United States' Constitution on August 26, 1920. Is Women's Equality Day a Public Holiday? Women's Equality Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal […]
Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami (Krishnashtami, Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami, Astami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, Sree Jayanthi, Janmashtami) is one of the most important Hindu festivals that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth […]
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. […]
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god of wisdom and success. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and can last up to 10 days during the Hindu Month of Bhadra, which […]
National Grandparents Day
Many families in the United States observe National Grandparents Day on the first Sunday of September after Labor Day. This day honors grandparents. Is National Grandparents Day a Public Holiday? National Grandparents Day is not a public holiday. It falls […]
California Admission Day
September 9 is California Admission Day in the United States. It celebrates the time when California became the 31st state in 1850. Is California Admission Day a Public Holiday? This is a state public holiday. State government offices are closed. […]
First Day of National Hispanic Heritage Month
Is First Day of National Hispanic Heritage Month a Public Holiday? 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 Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
Eid Milad ul-Nabi (Mawlid, Milad-un-Nabi) celebrates the Prophet Muhammad's life. It falls on the 12th or 17th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal. Some Muslims in the United States mark this occasion by fasting or holding communal meals, special prayers or […]
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17 commemorates the formation and signing of the Constitution of the United States on September 17, 1787. It is dedicated to all US citizens. Is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day a Public Holiday? […]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. Many Americans take the time to remember those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are missing in […]
September Equinox
There are two equinoxes every year: one in March and one in September. In September, the Sun crosses the equator from north to south. Sun Crosses Celestial Equator The September equinox is the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator—an […]
Native American Day
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. Is Native American Day a Public Holiday? Native American […]
Gold Star Mother’s Day
Gold Star Mother’s Day is observed in the United States on the last Sunday of September each year. It is a day for people to recognize and honor those who have lost a son or daughter while serving the United […]
Navratri
Navratri is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar. It's celebrated all over the world, typically falling between September and October during the month of Ashvin, and lasts for nine days. Nav means nine and Ratri means nights People come […]
Feast of St Francis of Assisi
Many churches in the United States celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi on October 4 each year. The feast commemorates the life of St Francis, who was born in the 12th century and is the Catholic Church’s patron […]
German American Day
Why are we celebrating German American Day? What’s this all about? Did you know that German Americans are the largest ethnic group in the United States? Almost 44 million people self-report to have ancestors who immigrated from a German-speaking country. […]
Child Health Day
Child Health Day in the United States raises people’s awareness of how they can protect and develop children’s health. This event is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October. Is Child Health Day a Public Holiday? Although Child Health […]
Leif Erikson Day
Leif Erikson Day honors a viking explorer known as Leif Erikson. He is believed to be the first recorded Nordic person to have visited North America. It is believed that he visited places such as Baffin Island and Labrador around […]
Dussehra
Dussehra (also known as Vijaya Dashami) is a prominent Hindu festival observed on the tenth day of Navaratri. It commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. The festivities commonly […]
Navy Birthday
The Navy Birthday is on October 13 and celebrates the establishment of the US Navy in 1775. Is Navy Birthday a Public Holiday? Navy Birthday is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, October 13, 2024 and most businesses […]
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 […]
White Cane Safety Day
White Cane Safety Day celebrates blind and visually impaired people's achievements in the United States on October 15 every year. It also reminds people about the how the white cane is an important tool in helping the blind and the […]
Boss’s Day
Boss’s Day, also known as National Boss Day or Bosses Day, is a time for many workers to appreciate their employers. It is annually observed in the United States on October 16, or the nearest working day. Is Boss's Day […]
Halloween
Many Americans celebrate Halloween on October 31. Celebrations include costume parties and trick-or-treating. Is Halloween a Public Holiday? Halloween is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. What Do People Do? Halloween is usually celebrated amongst family, friends […]
Diwali/Deepavali
Diwali is also known as Deepavali, Dipavali, Dewali, Deepawali, or the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated in October or November each year. Diwali celebrations can last for about five days. Is Diwali/Deepavali a Public Holiday? Diwali/Deepavali is not a […]
First Day of Native American Heritage Month
Is First Day of Native American Heritage Month a Public Holiday? The first day of Native American Heritage Month is November 1st. President George H.W. Bush signed a joint congressional resolution in 1990 to designate the month of November as National American […]
All Saints’ Day
Many Catholic churches in the United States celebrate All Saints' Day to honor all the saints, particularly those who do not have their own special feast day, on November 1. Is All Saints' Day a Public Holiday? All Saints' Day […]