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 […]
Many families in the United States observe National Grandparents Day on the first Sunday of September after Labor Day. This day honors grandparents. Is National Grandparents Day a Public Holiday? National Grandparents Day is not a public holiday. It falls […]
Is First Day of National Hispanic 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 […]
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17 commemorates the formation and signing of the Constitution of the United States on September 17, 1787. It is dedicated to all US citizens. Is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day a Public Holiday? […]
The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. Many Americans take the time to remember those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are missing in […]
While the second Monday of October marks Columbus Day in many parts of the United States, some states instead observe Native American Day, a celebration of North America's Indigenous peoples and their cultures. Is Native American Day a Public Holiday? Native American […]
Gold Star Mother’s Day is observed in the United States on the last Sunday of September each year. It is a day for people to recognize and honor those who have lost a son or daughter while serving the United […]
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. […]
