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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270107
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SUMMARY:Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:HAPPY WINTER BREAK & HAPPY NEW YEAR\nSCHOOL IS CLOSED\nSEE YOU AFTER WINTER BREAK
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CATEGORIES:School Break,School Closed
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
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SUMMARY:César Chávez Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIs César Chávez Day a Public Holiday?\nThis is a state public holiday. State government offices are closed. Some schools and businesses may also be closed on this day. \nWhat Do People Do?\nCésar Chávez Day celebrations are held in many parts of the United States. It is a state holiday in California and an optional holiday in states such as Colorado and Texas but its celebrations go beyond these three states. Other states where celebrations and various activities occur in honor of César Chávez include Arizona\, Michigan\, Nebraska and New Mexico. \nKey community leaders use this event to speak to the public about values that César Chávez showed in his lifetime and how they made a positive impact on society. Discussions\, debates and media attention may focus on issues that he was actively involved with. These issues are relevant to Americans today and center on worker’s rights\, fair wages\, pension benefits\, and medical coverage. \nMany schools have classroom activities that focus on César Chávez’s achievements\, writings and speeches on or close to César Chávez Day. Community and business breakfasts or luncheons are also held to honor César Chávez’s achievements and incite hope within American communities. \nPublic Life\nCésar Chávez Day is a state holiday in California so government offices\, educational institutions and many businesses are closed. State government offices in Colorado may grant requests for César Chávez Day in lieu of another holiday in the same fiscal year. However\, government offices must be open. César Chávez Day is an optional state holiday in Texas. \nBackground\nChávez was born on March 31 in 1927. He was a migrant farm worker from the age of 10. He became active with the Community Service Organization\, which helped fight racial and economic discrimination against Chicano residents. \nChávez co-founded the National Farm Workers Association in the early 1960s. He focused attention on the plight of migrant farm workers and gained support to have his organization be the first successful farm workers’ union in the United States. He used principles of non-violence\, with strikes and boycotts. César Chávez remained president of United Farm Workers of America (AFL-CIO) until his death on April 23\, 1993. \nFunding for César Chávez Day was temporarily suspended in California around 2004 due to problems with the budget in the state. The courts were divided about the holiday in 2005\, where some legal staff workers attended work but the doors to court rooms and filing offices were locked. Current efforts are made to push for César Chávez Day to become a national holiday in the United States. \nSymbols\nMany schools\, community centers and parks are named after César Chávez in the United States. For example\, there is the César Chávez Elementary School in San Francisco. There is also a portrait of César Chávez in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC\, as well as a statue of him at the University of Texas in Austin. César Chávez is listed in the California Hall of Fame and references have been made about him in songs by well-known musicians. He was also honored with a commemorative postage stamp that the United States Postal Service issued in 2003.
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CATEGORIES:State Holiday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTSTAMP:20260107T043815Z
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SUMMARY:Passover Eve
DESCRIPTION:Note: Jewish holidays begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday. \nThis is not a public holiday in the United States. Most businesses\, schools\, and offices are open and follow regular hours\, but Jewish-run businesses and organizations might be closed. \nFor more info on Passover\, click here.
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CATEGORIES:Jewish
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260107T043728Z
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SUMMARY:Maundy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Maundy Thursday\, also known as Holy Thursday\, is a Christian observance in the United States. It is the day before Good Friday and takes place during Holy Week. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s last supper and the initiation of Holy Communion (the Eucharist)\, observed in many Christian churches. \nIs Maundy Thursday a Public Holiday?\nMaundy Thursday is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. \nWhat Do People Do?\nMany Holy Thursday services\, particularly in the Catholic churches\, are held in the evenings and offer Communion (or Eucharist) to the congregation. Some priests or ministers wash parishioners’ feet in memory of the story of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. Holy oils are blessed to symbolize that the sacraments have their source in Jesus Christ\, according to Christian belief. Hymns such as the Pange Lingua\, Gloria\, or Ubi Caritas\, are usually sung in some church services during this time of the year. \nSome churches offer a pot luck supper for congregation members after the Holy Thursday service. If donations are collected from the suppers\, they usually go towards charitable causes. Holy Thursday serves as a time for some Christians to donate money to the poor.  Some people also prepare a meal that includes roast lamb\, bitter herbs and wine around this time of the year. \nPublic Life\nMaundy Thursday is not a public holiday in the United States so schools\, government offices and businesses are open. Public transport providers run to their usual schedules. \nBackground\nHoly Thursday\, or Maundy Thursday\, commemorates the institution of the Eucharist\, a Christian sacrament that involves consecrating (or making holy) bread and wine. The word Maundy comes from the Latin word mandatum\, which\, in English\, simply means “mandate.” In the upper room (John 13–17)\, Jesus gave His disciples the new commandment (i.e.\, the new mandate) after washing their feet. This new commandment is found in John 13:31–35. Having set an example by washing their feet\, the Lord Jesus told the Twelve: “A new commandment I give to you\, that you love one another: just as I have loved you\, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples\, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35).
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SUMMARY:Passover (first day)
DESCRIPTION:Note: Jewish holidays begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday. \nThis is not a public holiday in the United States. Most businesses\, schools\, and offices are open and follow regular hours\, but Jewish-run businesses and organizations might be closed. \nFor more info on Passover\, click here.
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CATEGORIES:Jewish
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
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SUMMARY:Holy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Many Christians in the United States observe Holy Saturday\, which falls between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It commemorates the day when Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his death\, according to the Christian bible. It is also known as Easter Eve and is the last day of Lent. \nIs Holy Saturday a Public Holiday?\nEven though Holy Saturday falls on Saturday\, April 19\, 2025\, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in United States. \nWhat Do People Do?\nMany Christians in the United States attend an Easter vigil service on Holy Saturday. They remember Holy Saturday as the day when Jesus lay in his tomb. An Easter candle is lit in some homes\, particularly among families who cannot attend the Easter vigil services. Easter vigil prayers are also made on this day. Baptisms are held during some church services on Holy Saturday. \nMany American families prepare for Easter Sunday celebrations on the Saturday before Easter. Children decorate eggs with paint\, crayon\, water colors\, stickers and other material. These eggs are often placed in Easter baskets. Some people buy chocolate eggs to eat around this time of the year. Many people of Mexican descent who live in Los Angeles in California celebrate Holy Saturday with a colorful ceremony known as the Blessing of the Animals. \nPublic Life\nHoly Saturday is not a federal public holiday in the United States. \nBackground\nHoly Saturday is the last day of Holy Week and ends the season of Lent. It is also known as the Vigil of Easter. One interesting tradition that has been in the United States for a while is the Blessing of the Animals. It is a special tradition in Los Angeles\, California\, that began around 1930. The blessing was held on January 17\, which is the day of San Antonio de Abad (St Anthony of the desert)\, in earlier times but cold weather promoted the date change. Animals that have been blessed as part of the ceremony have included cats\, camels\, cows\, dogs\, donkeys\, goats\, iguanas\, monkeys\, and snakes. \nSymbols\nCongregation members are sprinkled with blessed water in some churches in the United States. This blessed water symbolizes purification and baptism. Candles that are used for Easter vigil services represent the light of Jesus Christ\, and that he brings light into darkness.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunday
DESCRIPTION:any Christians celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. The Easter date depends on the ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox. \nIs Easter Sunday a Public Holiday?\nEaster Sunday is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday\, April 20\, 2025\, and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in United States. \nWhat Do People Do?\nMany churches hold special services on Easter Sunday\, which celebrate the Jesus Christ’s resurrection after his crucifixion. Many people also decorate eggs. These can be hard boiled eggs that can be eaten later\, but may also be model eggs made of plastic\, chocolate\, candy or other materials. It is also common to organize Easter egg hunts. Eggs of some form are hidden\, supposedly by a rabbit or hare. People\, especially children\, then search for them. In some areas\, Easter egg hunts are a popular way for local businesses to promote themselves or may even be organized by churches. \nPublic Life\nEaster Sunday is not a federal holiday but a number of stores are closed in many parts of the US and if they are open\, they may have limited trading hours. In some cities\, public transit systems usually run their regular Sunday schedule\, but it is best to check with the local transport authorities if any changes will be implemented during Easter Sunday. \nBackground\nIn Pagan times\, many groups of people organized spring festivals. Many of these celebrated the re-birth of nature\, the return the land to fertility and the birth of many young animals. These are the origins of the Easter eggs that we still hunt for and eat. \nIn Christian times\, the spring began to be associated with Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. The crucifixion is remembered on Good Friday and the resurrection is remembered on Easter Sunday. The idea of the resurrection joined with the ideas of re-birth in Pagan beliefs. \nSymbols\nFor people with strong Christian beliefs\, the cross that Jesus was crucified on and his resurrection are important symbols of the period around Easter. Other symbols of Easter include real eggs or eggs manufactured from a range of materials\, nests\, lambs and rabbits or hares. Sometimes these symbols are combined\, for example\, in candy models of rabbits with nests full of eggs. Eggs\, rabbits\, hares and young animals are thought to represent the re-birth and return to fertility of nature in the spring.
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CATEGORIES:Christian
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
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SUMMARY:Easter Monday
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIs Easter Monday a Public Holiday?\nAlthough Easter Monday is not a public holiday\, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Patriots’ Day in 2025\, which is a public holiday in Maine and Massachusetts. \nWhat Do People Do?\nEgg rolling races are held in the United States. There is a big race held on the lawn of the White House in Washington DC on Easter Monday. Sometimes even the President takes part in the “White House Easter Egg Roll”\, which was hosted by the First Lady in 2007. Eggs are rolled down a hill or slope and there is a variety of activities\, as well as food and entertainment\, for families. \nThe White House Easter egg collection involves a tradition that began in 1994 where each state sends a decorated egg to the White House for display. Artists from across the United States created decorated eggs that represent each state and the District of Columbia. Each year the artists vote amongst themselves to select the artist to create the following year’s commemorative egg which is presented to the President and First Lady. The collection is coordinated by the American Egg Board. \nPublic Life\nEaster Monday is not a federal holiday. Most aspects of public life are not any different to any other Monday. Public transit systems usually run their regular Monday schedule in many parts of the United States. \nThough not largely observed in the United States\, the day remains informally observed in some areas such as the state of North Dakota\, where there is no school on Easter Monday\, and some cities. Easter Monday was a public holiday in North Carolina from 1935 to 1987. Traditionally Polish-influenced areas such as Chicago observe Dyngus Day as well. \nBackground\nThe Easter date depends on the ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox. \nIn Pagan times\, many groups of people organized spring festivals. Many of these celebrated the re-birth of nature\, the return the land to fertility and the birth of many young animals. These are the origins of the Easter eggs that we still hunt for and eat. \nIn Christian times\, the spring began to be associated with the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The crucifixion is remembered on Good Friday and the Resurrection on Easter Sunday. The idea of the resurrection joined with the ideas of re-birth in Pagan beliefs. \nSymbols\nFor people with strong Christian beliefs\, the Cross\, on which Jesus was crucified\, and the Resurrection are important symbols of the period around Easter. Other symbols of Easter include real eggs or eggs manufactured from a range of materials\, nests\, lambs and rabbits or hares. Sometimes these symbols are combined\, for example\, in candy models of rabbits with nests full of eggs. Eggs\, rabbits\, hares and young animals are thought to represent the re-birth and return to fertility of nature in the spring.
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CATEGORIES:Christian
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTSTAMP:20260107T043712Z
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SUMMARY:Last Day of Passover
DESCRIPTION:Many Jewish communities in the United States mark the last day of Passover as the end of a Jewish holiday that celebrates the deliverance of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Passover is also known as Pesah\, Pesach\, or the Feast of Unleavened Bread. \nIs Last Day of Passover a Public Holiday?\nThis is not a public holiday in the United States. Most businesses\, schools\, and offices are open and follow regular hours\, but Jewish-run businesses and organizations might be closed. \nWhat Do People Do?\nPassover lasts for up to eight days (or seven days among Reform Jewish groups). There are many Jewish people who adhere to most of the Sabbath observances during the last day of Passover. Some may take a holiday around this time of the year. It is also a time for Jewish people to recite special blessings or prayers\, as well as visit a synagogue or listen to readings from the Torah and eat a ceremonial meal. \nMany Jewish families in the United States eat a ceremonial meal known as the Seder\, which involves telling the story of the exodus from Egypt as well as eating various symbolic foods\, such as meat of the paschal lamb and bitter herbs (recalling the harsh life of slavery). \nPublic Life\nNone of the Passover days are federal holidays in the United States. However\, many Jewish businesses and organizations are closed for some of the days or have restricted opening hours on others. \nBackground and symbols\nPassover celebrates Jewish people’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt. It is one of the three pilgrim festivals.  Passover is related to the Christian observances of Good Friday and Easter Sunday and the Islamic Day of Ashura. Read about other Jewish observances\, such as Tu B’Shevat (Arbor Day)\, Purim\, Yom HaShoah\, Lag B’Omer\, Shavuot\, Tisha B’Av and Rosh Hashana. \nJewish Holidays Last Longer Outside of Israel\nIn the Jewish diaspora—Jewish communities outside of Israel—an extra day is usually added to religious observances\, with the exception of Yom Kippur\, which lasts only one day worldwide\, and Rosh Hashana\, which is celebrated over two days in both Israel and the diaspora. \nThis custom has its roots in ancient times when the beginning of the months in the Jewish calendar still relied on the sighting of the crescent Moon following a New Moon. \nThe beginning of a new month was determined by the Sanhedrin\, the supreme court of ancient Israel in Jerusalem. Once the date was published\, messengers were dispatched to spread the news among Jews living abroad. Since this process took some time\, it was decreed that Jews outside of ancient Israel were to observe every holiday for 2 days to make sure that the rules and customs applicable to each holiday were observed on the proper date. This rule is still observed today.
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CATEGORIES:Jewish
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
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SUMMARY:Orthodox Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:Orthodox Christian churches in the United States generally observe Good Friday at a later date than the Good Friday date observed by many western churches. Good Friday focuses on Jesus Christ’s death\, which is described in the Christian bible. The day is also known as Great Friday\, Holy Friday\, and Holy and Great Friday. \nIs Orthodox Good Friday a Public Holiday?\nAlthough Orthodox Good Friday is not a public holiday\, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Good Friday in 2025\, which is a public holiday in 11 states. \nWhat Do People Do?\nGreat Friday is a strict day of fasting for many Greek Orthodox Christians in the United States. Some Orthodox churches begin observing Holy Friday on Thursday night where the liturgy’s main feature is the reading of 12 sections from the gospels\, all of which are accounts of Jesus Christ’s passion. Other churches may have a Good Friday liturgy in the evening.  Some priests remove icons of Jesus from crosses and wrap them in linen to reenact ancient burial rites. \nSome Orthodox Bulgarian churches have special traditions\, which include allowing people to pass under a table in the middle of the church and light a candle after the church bell rings. This ritual is believed to wash away one’s sins. Many families of the Orthodox Christian faith may spend time on Great Friday to decorate Easter eggs as part of the Easter preparations. \nPublic Life\nGreat Friday is not a federal public holiday in the United States. However parking conditions may be affected near churches where Great Friday liturgies are held\, particularly in busy urban areas. \nBackground\nMany Orthodox churches retained the Julian calendar after the Gregorian calendar was introduced in Europe in 1582. Therefore they often follow a different Easter date compared with many western churches. Easter holidays\, such as Good Friday\, are “moveable feasts” as these dates change according to calendar calculations. \nThere are different types of Orthodox churches that are well-established in the United States\, including the Greek Hellenic Orthodox Church\, the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America\, and the Russian Orthodox Church. The Russian Orthodox Church in North America can be traced back to the late 18th century\, where a Russian church was built on Kodiak Island in Alaska during that period.  Alaska was previously part of Russia until the United States bought the land. The number of Greek Orthodox churches grew as Greek immigration increased after the late 19th century in the United States. \nSymbols\nMany Orthodox Christian families prepare Easter eggs\, which are beautifully decorated and often dyed red to symbolize the Jesus Christ’s blood. \nAbout Orthodox Good Friday in Other Countries\nRead more about Orthodox Good Friday.
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CATEGORIES:Orthodox
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
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SUMMARY:Orthodox Holy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Holy Saturday is the day when Jesus lay in his tomb after his death\, according to Christian belief. Many Orthodox Christian churches in the United States often observe Holy Saturday at a later date than the Holy Saturday date observed by many western churches. Holy Saturday is also known as Holy and Great Saturday. \nIs Orthodox Holy Saturday a Public Holiday?\nEven though Orthodox Holy Saturday falls on Saturday\, April 19\, 2025\, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in United States. \nWhat Do People Do?\nMany Orthodox Christians in the United States view Holy Saturday as the day of watchful expectation. The mourning period wanes and people wait for Easter Sunday\, the day when Jesus was resurrected. Holy Communion can be received on Holy Saturday in some Orthodox churches in the United States. \nSome churches hold a midnight liturgy between Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. The liturgy usually starts out in darkness\, representing the tomb’s darkness\, before candles are lit. It is customary in many churches for the clergy and congregation to hold candles as they sing. This practice stems from ancient Christian burial rituals. \nPublic Life\nThe Christian Orthodox date for Holy Saturday is not a federal public holiday in the United States. \nBackground\nMany Orthodox churches retained the Julian calendar after the Gregorian calendar was introduced in Europe in 1582. Therefore they often follow a different Easter date compared with many western churches. Easter holidays\, such as Holy Saturday\, are “moveable feasts” as these dates change according to calendar calculations. Holy Saturday is the day between Jesus’ death and his resurrection. \nThere are different types of Orthodox churches that are well established in the United States. Some of these churches include the Greek Hellenic Orthodox Church\, the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America\, and the Russian Orthodox Church. The Russian Orthodox Church in North America can be traced back to the late 18th century\, where a Russian church was built on Kodiak Island in Alaska during that period.  Alaska was previously part of Russia until the United States bought the land. The number of Greek Orthodox churches grew as Greek immigration increased after the late 19th century in the United States. \nSymbols\nCandles that are lit during Holy Saturday church liturgies symbolize Jesus Christ’s victory over death\, as well as the Christian belief in his resurrection. It can also mean spiritual hope and victory. \nAbout Orthodox Holy Saturday in Other Countries\nRead more about Orthodox Holy Saturday.
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CATEGORIES:Orthodox
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
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SUMMARY:Orthodox Easter
DESCRIPTION:Many Orthodox Christians in the United States celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday. The Orthodox Christian date for Easter Sunday often occurs at a later date than the Easter date observed by many western churches. The day is also known as Pascha\, Easter and Easter Day. \nIs Orthodox Easter a Public Holiday?\nOrthodox Easter is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday\, April 20\, 2025 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in United States. \nWhat Do People Do?\nMany Orthodox Christian churches\, including the Greek Orthodox and the Russian Orthodox churches\, celebrate the “miracle of Easter” on the Easter Sunday date in the Julian calendar. Many people see Easter as the most important event in the church calendar. Orthodox Easter preparations begin with 40 days of strict fasting prior to Easter Day. Many Orthodox Christians attend liturgies during the Holy Week that leads up to Easter Sunday. \nSome Americans who are members of the Russian Orthodox Christian community still practice the tradition of laying Easter eggs and Easter bread on dead relatives’ graves. This practice is a way of greeting the dead with news that Jesus Christ has risen. Many Greek Orthodox Christians buy Easter bread\, known as tsoureki\, and prepare lamb for the Easter feast. \nAnother tradition observed in many Orthodox Christian churches is the blessing of food baskets. The baskets are usually filled with bread\, cheese\, meat\, eggs\, butter\, salt\, and other types of food used for Paschal celebrations. The fasting period has ended and meat and dairy products can be eaten. \nPublic Life\nThe Orthodox Christian date for Easter Sunday is not a federal public holiday in the United States. However\, it is held on a Sunday\, which is a non-school day and non-working day for many Americans. \nBackground\nMany Orthodox churches base their Easter date on the Julian calendar\, which differs from the Gregorian calendar that is used by many western countries. Therefore\, the Orthodox Easter period often occurs later than the Easter period that falls after the time of the March equinox. \nThere are different types of Orthodox churches that are well established in the United States\, including the Greek Hellenic Orthodox Church\, the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America\, the Russian Orthodox Church\, and many others. The Russian Orthodox Church in North America can be traced back to the late 18th century\, where a Russian church was built on Kodiak Island in Alaska during that period. Alaska was previously part of Russia until the United States bought the land. The number of Greek Orthodox churches grew as Greek immigration increased after the late 19th century in the United States. \nSymbols\nThe Easter egg is hard-boiled and often dyed red to symbolize the blood of Christ. It was an important symbol connected with spring fertility rituals in many early civilizations. Many Greek Orthodox Christians rap their eggs against their friends’ eggs and the owner of the last uncracked egg is considered lucky. Another important symbol associated with Easter is the lamb. It is often depicted with a banner that bears a cross\, and it is known as the Agnus Dei\, meaning “Lamb of God” in Latin.
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CATEGORIES:Orthodox
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SUMMARY:Thomas Jefferson's Birthday
DESCRIPTION:The birthday of Thomas Jefferson\, who was the United States’ third president\, is an annual national legal observance on April 13 . He was the principal author of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and is known as one of the country’s founding fathers. \nIs Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday a Public Holiday?\nThomas Jefferson’s Birthday is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday\, April 13\, 2025 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in United States. \nCelebrate Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday\nThomas Jefferson’s Birthday celebrations are coordinated by community groups\, organizations and venues dedicated to the president\, such as the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center at Monticello\, near Charlottesville\, Virginia. Public ceremonies\, leadership awards\, educational games for kids and other activities are held on this day. \nPresidents’ Day also honors Jefferson\, fellow president George Washington\, and other U.S. presidents. \nPublic Life\nThomas Jefferson’s Birthday is a national legal observance in the U.S. \nAbout Thomas Jefferson\nThomas Jefferson was born in Shadwell\, Virginia\, on April 13\, 1743. He played a key role in shaping American politics and drafted the United States’ Declaration of Independence. He was the nation’s first secretary of state\, second vice-president\, and third president. He was strongly against oppressive governments and believed in freedom of speech and religion. He died at Monticello\, Virginia\, on July 4\, 1826.
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CATEGORIES:Observance
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SUMMARY:Orthodox Easter Monday
DESCRIPTION:Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday\, which celebrates Jesus’ resurrection\, according to Christian belief. Many Orthodox Christian churches in the United States often observe Easter Monday at a later date than the Easter Monday date observed by many western churches. The day is also known as Bright Monday\, Renewal Monday\, or New Monday. \nWhat Do People Do?\nBright Monday liturgies are held for Orthodox Christians in many parts of the United States. These liturgies usually involve a gospel reading\, which may be read in different languages. Some liturgies include priests sprinkling holy water\, bell ringing\, and a procession that involves children participating by holding religious icons. \nEaster Monday is a relaxed day for many Orthodox Christians. For some\, it is a reflection of the events that occurred during Holy Week. Easter Monday is a day to finish leftover Easter meals that were not eaten the day before. \nPublic Life\nOrthodox Easter Monday is not a federal public holiday in the United States. \nBackground\nMany Orthodox churches base their Easter date on the Julian calendar\, which differs from the Gregorian calendar that is used by many western countries. Therefore the Orthodox Easter period often (but not always) occurs at a different date compared with the Easter date observed by many western churches\, which falls after the time of the March equinox. \nThere are different types of Orthodox churches that are well established in the United States. Some of these churches include the Greek Hellenic Orthodox Church\, the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America\, and the Russian Orthodox Church. The Russian Orthodox Church in North America can be traced back to the late 18th century\, where a Russian church was built on Kodiak Island in Alaska during that period. Alaska was previously part of Russia until the US government purchased the land. The number of Greek Orthodox churches grew as Greek immigration increased after the late 19th century in the United States. \nSymbols\nEaster eggs are often dyed red to symbolize the Jesus Christ’s blood. It was an important symbol connected with spring fertility rituals in many early civilizations. Another important symbol associated with Easter is the lamb. It is often depicted with a banner that bears a cross\, and it is known as the Agnus Dei\, meaning “Lamb of God” in Latin.
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CATEGORIES:Orthodox
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SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah
DESCRIPTION:Known as “Holocaust Remembrance Day” in English\, Yom HaShoah commemorates the lives of the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust between 1933 and 1945. \nIs Yom HaShoah a Public Holiday?\nWhile this is not a public holiday in the United States\, some Jewish-run organizations are closed on this date. \nWhen Is Yom HaShoah?\nYom HaShoa is celebrated on the 27th day of the month of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar\, which usually falls in April or May in the Gregorian calendar. \nRemembrance and Recounting\nJewish communities often organize solemn services\, prayers and vigils on this date. Schools may show films about the Holocaust\, and invite the few remaining living survivors or their descendants to tell their stories of survival to classes. Other Yom HaShoah ceremonies can include readings of the names of victims\, fasting\, and the planting of trees or flowers. \nIn the temples\, a special prayer called Megillat HaShoah is read for the occasion\, and memorial candles are lit while the Kaddish\, a prayer for those who have passed\, is spoken. \nThe Lessons of Hate\nIn 1980\, an act of Congress created the Holocaust Memorial Council\, which today plays a major part in organizing Yom HaShoah observances in the United States. The Holocaust Week of Remembrance occurs from Sunday to Sunday for the week that includes Yom HaShoah. \nThe events during this memorial are designed to remind people of the deadly consequences of allowing bigotry\, hatred\, and indifference to become normalized. During this time\, lectures are given by Holocaust scholars\, student essay competitions and poetry readings are held\, and music composed during the Holocaust is performed. \nNational Day of Mourning\nIn Israel\, Yom HaShoah is considered a national memorial day\, beginning with an evening ceremony at the Yad Vashem monument. \nAt 10 am on the holiday\, air-raid sirens are sounded throughout the country for a national moment of silence. Places of public entertainment are closed and flags on public buildings are flown at half-mast. \nSome students at Jewish schools travel to a special memorial service at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp near Kraków\, Poland on this date. The memorial ceremony held there has become known as “The March of the Living” or “The March of Remembrance and Hope.” \nJewish Holidays Last Longer Outside of Israel\nIn the Jewish diaspora—Jewish communities outside of Israel—an extra day is usually added to religious observances\, with the exception of Yom Kippur\, which lasts only one day worldwide\, and Rosh Hashana\, which is celebrated over two days in both Israel and the diaspora. \nThis custom has its roots in ancient times when the beginning of the months in the Jewish calendar still relied on the sighting of the crescent Moon following a New Moon. \nThe beginning of a new month was determined by the Sanhedrin\, the supreme court of ancient Israel in Jerusalem. Once the date was published\, messengers were dispatched to spread the news among Jews living abroad. Since this process took some time\, it was decreed that Jews outside of ancient Israel were to observe every holiday for two days to make sure the rules and customs applicable to each holiday were observed on the proper date. This rule is still observed today.
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CATEGORIES:Jewish
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SUMMARY:Tax Day
DESCRIPTION:Many United States residents mark Tax Day as the deadline to file their income tax details to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The date is usually on or around April 15. However\, this deadline may be extended to accommodate holidays or extreme weather conditions. \nIs Tax Day a Public Holiday?\nTax Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. \nWhat Do People Do?\nA large proportion of residents of the USA have to inform the IRS of all income that they received in the previous fiscal year. Some groups\, particularly veterans\, pensioners and some low-income families\, do not have to file a tax return unless they wish to qualify for certain types of income subsidy. Others may wait until the last moment to file their tax return and pay any money they owe. Some people may find that filing a tax return is complicated\, while others may feel that they should not have to pay income tax. In the United States\, income tax returns may be filed on paper or electronically. Now\, people are encouraged to file a return via Internet as this is efficient and reduces the risk of mistakes being made or documents being lost in the post. \nPublic Life\nTax Day is not a federal public holiday in the United States. Schools\, post offices\, stores and other businesses and organizations are open as usual. Public transport services run to their usual schedules and no extra congestion on highways is to be expected. \nBackground\nIncome tax was first introduced in the United States of America in 1861. A rate of three percent was levied on incomes above $800 per year and the resulting revenue was used to help fund the American Civil War effort. However\, income tax was seen as unconstitutional and the law was repealed in 1872. The idea of a tax on personal income\, at a rate of two percent\, was reintroduced in the Revenue Act of 1894\, but the legal status of this kind of tax was still unclear. In 1913\, the “Sixteenth Amendment” to the Constitution of the United States was ratified. This cleared the way for the modern income tax system in the USA. \nThe details of the income tax system have changed greatly since 1913. The top rates of tax have varied enormously and were particularly high during the First and Second World Wars and the Great Depression. Individuals and families with very low levels of income do not have to pay income tax and may receive some subsidy via the tax system. \nIn 1913 Tax Day\, or the filing deadline\, was fixed on March 1. However\, it was moved to March 15 in 1918 and April 15 in 1955\, where it has remained since then. If April 15 falls on a Saturday\, Sunday or a civil holiday\, such as Patriot’s Day\, the deadline is extended to the next working day. An extension due to a holiday may only affect certain states. In 2007\, the residents of some states were granted an extension due to the disruption to public life in many areas caused by a huge Nor’easter storm. In some years in Washington DC\, Emancipation Day may be the reason to extend the deadline for filing an income tax return (Tax Day). In 2007\, the observance Emancipation Day in Washington DC had the effect of nationally extending the 2006 income tax filing deadline from April 16 to April 17. This 2007 date change was not discovered until after many forms went to print.
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
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SUMMARY:Administrative Professionals Day
DESCRIPTION:Administrative Professionals Day® highlights the important role of administrative professionals in all sectors of the modern economy worldwide. It is on the Wednesday of Administrative Professionals Week®\, which is on the last full week of April. \nIs Administrative Professionals Day a Public Holiday?\nAdministrative Professionals Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours. \nCelebrate Administrative Professionals Day\nAdministrative Professionals Day and Administrative Professionals Week are widely observed in many workplaces in the United States and other countries around the world. Many employers and supervisors arrange events to show their appreciation of the work carried out by administrative professionals\, to highlight their importance to the organization and to enhance their work-related skills. \nPublic Life\nAdministrative Professionals Day is an observance but it is not a public holiday in the United States. \nAbout Administrative Professionals Day\nDuring World War II\, there was an increased need for skilled administrative personnel\, particularly in the United States. The National Secretaries Association was formed to recognize the contributions of secretaries and other administrative personnel to the economy\, to support their personal development and to help attract people to administrative careers in the field. The association’s name was changed to Professional Secretaries International in 1981 and\, finally\, the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) in 1998. \nThese changes in name reflected the changing nature of the tasks\, qualifications and responsibilities of the members of the organization. IAAP now has an international orientation and continues to provide education and training and set standards of excellence recognized by the business community on a global perspective. The organization’s vision is “to inspire and equip all administrative professionals to attain excellence”. \nThe first National Secretaries Week was organized in 1952 in conjunction with the United States Department of Commerce and various office supply and equipment manufacturers. The Wednesday of that week became known as National Secretaries Day. As the organization gained international recognition\, the events became known as Professional Secretaries Week® and Professional Secretaries Day®. In 2000\, IAAP announced that names of the week and the day were changed to Administrative Professionals Week and Administrative Professionals Day to keep pace with changing job titles and expanding responsibilities of the modern administrative workforce. Many work environments across the world observe this event.
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SUMMARY:Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day\, sometimes termed Take Your Child to Work Day\, is a national day that gives children in the United States a glimpse into the working world. Developed by the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation\, a non-profit educational organization\, the day revolves around parents taking their children to work to expose students to future job possibilities and the value of education. It is the successor to Take Our Daughters to Work Day\, which was expanded to include boys in 2003. In the U.S.\, it occurs on the fourth Thursday in April every year.
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CATEGORIES:Observance
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