Election Day (General Election)
Election Day in the United States of America is the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. It can fall on or between November 2 and November 8. It is the day when popular ballots are held to select public […]
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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 public holiday. […]
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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 […]
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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 closed. Some […]
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Black Friday
Black Friday is an informal name for the day after Thanksgiving Day in the United States. It is a public holiday in more than 20 states, and is considered the start of the US Christmas shopping season.Is Black Friday a […]
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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 businesses may […]
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Native American Heritage Day
From The American Presidency Project, Proclamation 10667—National Native American Heritage Month, 2023“During National Native American Heritage Month, we recognize the invaluable contributions of Native peoples that have shaped our country and honor the hundreds of Tribal Nations who continue exercising […]
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First Sunday of Advent
The Advent season marks the beginning of the Christian year across many western churches in the United States. Its length varies from 22 to 28 days, starting on the Sunday nearest St Andrew’s Day and encompassing the next three Sundays, ending on […]
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Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday falls on the first Monday after Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday in the United States. It's becoming one of busiest online shopping days for deals and discounts in the US.Is Cyber Monday a Public Holiday?Cyber Monday is not a public holiday. Businesses […]
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Giving Tuesday
What is Giving Tuesday?Giving Tuesday, often described as a global day of giving or a global generosity movement, is held each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.The giving movement is also sometimes stylized as GivingTuesday or #GivingTuesday.What is the history of Giving Tuesday?According […]
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Chanukah/Hanukkah (first day)
Known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah (or Chanukah) is an eight-night holiday that recalls an ancient miracle and celebrates religious freedom.Is Hanukkah a Public Holiday?While this is not a public holiday in the United States, some Jewish-run organizations might […]
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St Nicholas Day
St Nicholas' Day is an observance of European origin that is celebrated in some American communities on December 6.Is St Nicholas Day a Public Holiday?St Nicholas Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.Celebrate St Nicholas' DayChildren […]
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Many Christians, particularly those of Catholic faith, in the United States observe the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on or around December 8.Is Feast of the Immaculate Conception a Public Holiday?Feast of the Immaculate Conception is not a public holiday. […]
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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe is becoming an increasingly popular Catholic feast in some American communities on December 12. It is dedicated to Jesus' mother Mary.Is Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe a Public Holiday?Feast of Our Lady […]
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Bill of Rights Day
Is Bill of Rights Day a Public Holiday?Bill of Rights Day is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, December 15, 2024 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in United States.The Bill of Rights is the first […]
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Wright Brothers Day
Wright Brothers Day is celebrated in the United States on December 17 each year. The date commemorates the Wright brothers' first successful flight in heavier-than-air, mechanically propelled craft, accomplished on December 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Wright Brothers […]
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December Solstice
December Solstice: Longest and Shortest Day of the YearThere are two solstices every year: one in December and one in June. The December solstice marks the shortest day north of the equator and the longest day in the south.Sun Reaches Most Southerly PointThe […]
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Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve in the United States, which is annually on December 24, is the day before Christmas Day. It falls within the Christmas season, which is a time for people to buy presents and visit friends or relatives.Is Christmas Eve a […]
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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 also be […]
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Kwanzaa (first day)
Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday honoring African culture and traditions. It falls between December 26 and January 1 each year. Maulana Karenga, an African-American leader, proposed this observance and it was first celebrated between December 1966 and January 1967.Is Kwanzaa […]
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Winter Break
HAPPY WINTER BREAK & HAPPY NEW YEARSCHOOL IS CLOSEDSEE YOU AFTER WINTER BREAK
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New Year’s Eve
New Year's Eve, which is on December 31, is the last day of the year in the United States. It is a major social observance and many parties are held, particularly in the evening.Is New Year's Eve a Public Holiday?New […]