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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Halloween

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 […]

Boss’s Day

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 […]

White Cane Safety Day

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 […]

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 […]

Navy Birthday

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 […]