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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 […]

Christmas Day

Many people in the United States celebrate Christmas Day on December 25. The day celebrates Jesus Christ's birth. Is Christmas Day a Public Holiday? This is a state public holiday. State government offices are closed. Some schools and businesses may […]

Winter Break

HAPPY WINTER BREAK & HAPPY NEW YEAR SCHOOL IS CLOSED SEE YOU AFTER WINTER BREAK

Spring Break

HAPPY SPRING BREAK SCHOOL IS CLOSED SEE YOU AFTER SPRING BREAK