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First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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. Asian American, Native Hawaiian […]

Law Day

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. Is Law Day a Public Holiday? Law Day is not a […]

Loyalty Day

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 […]

Cinco de Mayo

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. […]

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 […]

National Teacher Appreciation Day

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.” Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping children into future leaders […]

Mother’s Day

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. Many people give gifts, cards, flowers, candy, a meal in a restaurant, or other treats […]

Armed Forces Day

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 […]

National Missing Children’s Day

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 […]

First Day of Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Is First Day of Caribbean-American 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 […]

D-Day

D-Day is observed in the U.S. in memory of the Normandy landings in France on June 6, 1944, in which American soldiers and other Allied forces fought to end World War II in Europe. Is D-Day a Public Holiday? D-Day […]

Flag Day

People across the United States celebrate Flag Day on June 14 each year to honor the United States flag and to commemorate the flag’s adoption. On the same day, the United States Army celebrates its birthday. Is Flag Day a […]

Father’s Day

Father's Day in the United States is on the third Sunday of June. It celebrates the contribution that fathers and father figures make for their children's lives. Its origins may lie in a memorial service held for a large group […]

Eid al-Adha

For the more than 3 million Muslims in the US, Eid al-Adha is one of the most important dates in the calendar. How do they celebrate? Is Eid al-Adha a Public Holiday? Although Eid al-Adha is not a public holiday, […]

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 […]

American Eagle Day

American Eagle Day celebrates one of the most recognizable American national symbols – the once-endangered bald eagle. Is American Eagle Day a Public Holiday? Although American Eagle Day is not a public holiday, businesses and schools may be closed because […]

June Solstice

There are two solstices every year: one in June and one in December. The June solstice marks the longest day north of the equator and the shortest day in the south. Sun Reaches Most Northerly Point The June solstice is the moment the […]

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 […]

Muharram

Many Muslims in countries such as the United States observe the start of the Islamic New Year on the first day of Muharram, which is the first month in the Islamic calendar. Is Muharram a Public Holiday? Muharram is not […]

Ashura

The Day of Ashura is the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram. The Prophet Muhammad singled it out as a recommended fasting day and made it a meritorious act for his followers. He also recommended fasting the day before […]

Parents’ Day

Parental figures in the United States receive the recognition for the role they play in their children’s lives on Parents’ Day. The day aims to promote responsible parenting and to recognize positive parental role models. It celebrates the special bonds […]

Summer Break

HAPPY SUMMER BREAK SCHOOL IS CLOSED SEE YOU AFTER SUMMER BREAK

Purple Heart Day

Purple Heart Day is an observance that commemorates the creation of the Purple Heart Medal in 1782. Is Purple Heart Day a Public Holiday? This is not a public holiday. Government and public offices, businesses, and schools are not closed […]

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 […]

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 […]