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Considered the end of the “Days of Judgment,” Hoshana Rabbah marks the completion of Sukkot and features a special ceremony with willow branches.Is Hoshana Rabbah a Public Holiday?While this is not a public holiday in the United States, some Jewish-run […] |
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Often thought of as the eighth day of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret is considered a time for Jewish people to renew their connection with divinity.Is Shemini Atzeret a Public Holiday?While this is not a public holiday in the United States, many Jewish-run […] |
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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 […] 
Immediately following Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah (Rejoicing of the Torah) celebrates the start of a new year of scripture readings.Is Simchat Torah a Public Holiday?While Simchat Torah is not a public holiday in the United States, many Jewish-run organizations are closed […] |
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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 Day is […] |
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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. That’s almost […] |
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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 […] |
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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 nightsPeople come together during Navratri […] |
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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 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 celebrate Columbus Day […] |
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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 follow regular […] |
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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 […] |
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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 a […] |
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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 and, sometimes, co-workers. However, […] |
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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 is not […] 
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 Indian […] 
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.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 have […] |
