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United States Public Holidays 2026

January

Fri1

New Year's Day

New Year's Day is the first day of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used in many countries such as the USA.

State Holiday
Mon1

New Year's Eve observed

New Year's Eve is the last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. Many parties to welcome the New Year are held in in the United States on New Year's Eve.

State Holiday
Fri2

New Year Holiday

New Year Holiday is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Wed6

Epiphany

Many people in the United States annually observe Epiphany, or Three Kings' Day, on January 6. It is a Christian observance and a public holiday in the US Virgin Islands.

Christian
Wed6

Isra and Mi'raj

Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night when the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.

Muslim
Thu7

Estelle Reel Day

Estelle Reel Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Fri8

Battle of New Orleans

Battle of New Orleans is a state legal holiday in the USA

State Legal Holiday
Thu9

National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter

National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter is a federal holiday in the USA

Federal Holiday
Wed13

Stephen Foster Memorial Day

Stephen Foster Memorial Day is annually observed in the United States on January 13. The day remembers the achievements of Stephen Foster, who is known as the “father of American music”.

Observance
Fri17

Lee-Jackson Day

Lee-Jackson Day is an annual state holiday in Virginia, the United States, on the Friday before Martin Luther King Day in January.

State Holiday
Mon18

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Day marks the anniversary of the date of birth of the influential American civil right leader of the same name.

Federal Holiday
Mon18

Idaho Human Rights Day

Idaho Human Rights Day is a state holiday in Idaho, the United States, on the third Monday of January.

State Holiday
Mon18

Civil Rights Day

Civil Rights Day is on the third Monday of January in Arizona and New Hampshire. It honors civil rights activists such as Martin Luther King Jr.

State Holiday
Tue19

Confederate Heroes' Day

On Confederate Memorial Day remembers the soldiers who died fighting for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861-1865). It is a state holiday in some parts of the United States.

State Holiday
Mon20

Inauguration Day

On Inauguration Day, the president and vice-president of the United States of America are sworn in and take office.

Federal Holiday
Sat23

Tu Bishvat

Tu B'Shevat, known as the “New Year for Trees”, is a Jewish festival similar to Arbor Day.

Jewish holiday
Fri29

Kansas Day

Kansas Day is an annual observance that commemorates the state's admission to the Union in 1861.

State Observance

February

Mon1

National Freedom Day

National Freedom Day in the United States is observed on February 1 each year.

Observance
Mon1

First Day of Black History Month

First Day of Black History Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA

Annual Monthly Observance
Tue2

Groundhog Day

Many people in the United States observe Groundhog Day on February 2.

Observance
Wed3

National Girls and Women in Sports Day

National Girls and Women in Sports Day is a observance in the USA

Observance
Fri5

National Wear Red Day

National Wear Red Day® raises public awareness of heart disease in women and ways to avoid and combat this problem.

Observance
Sat6

Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year marks the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar.

Observance
Sat6

Ronald Reagan Day

Ronald Reagan Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Mon8

Ramadan Starts

Many Muslims in the United States fast in the hours of daylight during Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

Muslim
Tue9

Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras

Shrove Tuesday is traditionally known as the day prior to Lent but it also serves as a day of celebration, known as Mardi Gras.

State Holiday
Wed10

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is a Christian observance that marks the first day of Lent, which is prior to Easter.

Christian
Fri12

Lincoln's Birthday

Lincoln's Birthday is observed in the United States in honor of Abraham Lincoln, who was the nation's 16th president and was known as the Great Emancipator.

State Holiday
Fri12

Georgia Day

Georgia Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Mon13

Lincoln's Birthday observed

Lincoln's Birthday is observed in the United States in honor of Abraham Lincoln, who was the nation's 16th president and was known as the Great Emancipator.

State Holiday
Sun14

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is an occasion to celebrate romantic love.

Observance
Mon15

Susan B. Anthony's Birthday

Susan B Anthony Day is an national American observance that is legally recognized in some states.

State Observance
Mon15

Presidents' Day

Washington's Birthday, or Presidents' Day, honors the life and work of the first president of the United States, George Washington.

Federal Holiday
Mon15

Daisy Gatson Bates Day

Daisy Gatson Bates Day is a state holiday in Arkansas, the United States, on the third Monday of February. It coincides with Washington's Birthday.

State Holiday
Mon15

Washington's Day

Washington's Day is a state legal holiday in the USA

State Legal Holiday
Tue16

Elizabeth Peratrovich Day

Elizabeth Peratrovich was one of the main driving forces behind the territory's Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945.

State Observance
Thu25

African-American Scientist and Inventor Day

African-American Scientist and Inventor Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Sun28

Linus Pauling Day

Linus Pauling Day is a state holiday on February 28 in Oregon, USA.

Local observance

March

Mon1

St. David's Day

Many Welsh communities in the United States celebrate the life of their patron saint, St David, and their links with Wales on St David's Day.

Christian
Mon1

First Day of Women's History Month

First Day of Women's History Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA

Annual Monthly Observance
Mon1

First Day of Irish American Heritage Month

First Day of Irish American Heritage Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA

Annual Monthly Observance
Tue2

Texas Independence Day

Texas Independence Day is a legal holiday in Texas, in the United States.

State Holiday
Tue2

Read Across America Day

Read Across America Day is observed in the United States on March 2 each year.

Observance
Tue2

Town Meeting Day

The state of Vermont, in the USA, holds its Town Meeting Day on the first Tuesday of March each year.

State Holiday
Tue3

Super Tuesday

Super Tuesday is a observance in the USA

Observance
Fri5

Employee Appreciation Day

Employee Appreciation Day is a US unofficial observance that recognizes and appreciates employees in all industries, aimed at helping employers keep their staff.

Observance
Fri5

Lailat al-Qadr

Laylat al Qadr is most likely to be held on one of the last 10 days of month of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar.

Muslim
Sat6

Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation.

Hindu Holiday
Wed10

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

Muslim
Wed17

St. Patrick's Day

St Patrick's Day marks the life and deeds of St Patrick, one of Ireland's patron saints. It is an Irish-American celebration in the USA.

Christian
Wed17

Evacuation Day

Evacuation Day in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, commemorates the first major American military victory in the Revolutionary War, which saw the British troops evacuate Boston.

State Holiday
Mon18

Evacuation Day observed

Evacuation Day in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, commemorates the first major American military victory in the Revolutionary War, which saw the British troops evacuate Boston.

State Holiday
Sun21

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday in the United States celebrates Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem. It is also the Sunday before Easter Sunday.

Christian
Mon22

Holi

Holi is a spring festival of colors celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and others. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the upcoming season of spring. The festival can last up to sixteen days.

Hindu Holiday
Tue23

Purim

Purim commemorates a time when Jewish people were saved from death around the fourth century BCE, according to the Book of Esther.

Jewish holiday
Mon23

First Day of Stay Safe, Stay Home Order

First Day of Stay Safe, Stay Home Order is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown
Mon23

First Day of Stay at Home Advisory

First Day of Stay at Home Advisory is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown
Mon23

First Day of Stay at Home Instructions

First Day of Stay at Home Instructions is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown
Thu25

Maryland Day

Maryland Day commemorates the arrival of Lord Baltimore and the first colonists in Maryland, the United States, in the 17th century.

State Observance
Thu25

Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday, which is also known as Holy Thursday, is the day before Good Friday.

Christian
Wed25

First Day of Stay Home, Stay Safe Order

First Day of Stay Home, Stay Safe Order is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown
Fri26

Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day

Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day is annually held in Hawaii on March 26 to honor Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole.

State Holiday
Fri26

Good Friday

Good Friday commemorates Jesus Christ's crucifixion.

State Holiday
Thu26

First Day of Healthy at Home Order

First Day of Healthy at Home Order is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown
Sat27

Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday in the United States.

Christian
Mon27

Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day observed

Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day is annually held in Hawaii on March 26 to honor Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole.

State Holiday
Sun28

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday is an important day in the Christian church calendar because it celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.

Christian
Sat28

First Day of Stay at Home Directive

First Day of Stay at Home Directive is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown
Mon29

National Vietnam War Veterans Day

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is an US observance to honor US military members who served during the Vietnam War.

Observance
Mon29

Seward's Day

Seward's Day is a state holiday in Alaska, in the United States, on the last Monday of March.

State Holiday
Mon29

Easter Monday

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. It is not a federal holiday in the United States of America (USA).

Christian
Tue30

Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day

Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Tue30

Doctors' Day

Doctors' Day is a observance in the USA

Observance
Tue30

Vietnam Veterans Day

Vietnam Veterans Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Tue30

Vietnam Veteran Recognition Day

Vietnam Veteran Recognition Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Wed31

César Chávez Day

César Chávez Day celebrates the birthday of César Estrada Chávez.

State Holiday
Tue31

First Day of Coronavirus Restrictions

First Day of Coronavirus Restrictions is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown

April

Mon1

César Chávez Day (substitute)

César Chávez Day celebrates the birthday of César Estrada Chávez.

State Holiday
Fri2

Pascua Florida Day

Pascua Florida Day, which usually falls on April 2, is a state day in Florida, USA.

Local observance
Thu2

First Day of Safer at Home Order

First Day of Safer at Home Order is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown
Mon3

Pascua Florida Day observed

Pascua Florida Day, which usually falls on April 2, is a state day in Florida, USA.

Local observance
Tue6

National Tartan Day

National Tartan Day is annually observed on April 6 to honor the major role that Scottish Americans played in the founding of the United States of America.

Observance
Tue7

First Day of Stay at Home Order

First Day of Stay at Home Order is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown
Thu9

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day is a observance in the USA

Observance
Tue13

Thomas Jefferson's Birthday

Americans celebrate president Thomas Jefferson's Birthday on April 13.

Observance
Tue13

National Library Workers' Day

National Library Workers' Day recognizes the efforts and achievements that librarians make to give Americans access to information via books, computers and other media.

Observance
Thu15

Father Damien Day

Father Damien Day or Saint Damien Day is an occasion for residents of the state of Hawaii to remember the life and deeds of a Belgian missionary.

Local observance
Thu15

Tax Day

Tax Day is the deadline for United States residents to file details of their income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) so that their liability for income tax can be assessed.

Observance
Fri16

Arbor Day

Arbor Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Mon17

Emancipation Day observed

People celebrate the end of slavery and citizens' rights on Emancipation Day in the United States.

State Holiday
Mon19

Patriots' Day

Patriots' Day commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, which were two of the earliest battles in the American Revolutionary War.

State Holiday
Wed21

Passover Eve

Passover Eve is a Jewish holiday in the USA

Jewish holiday
Wed21

San Jacinto Day

San Jacinto Day commemorates the Battle of San Jacinto in what is now Harris County, Texas.

State Holiday
Wed21

Administrative Professionals Day

Administrative Professionals Day® is on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. It remembers the important role of administrative professionals.

Observance
Thu22

Passover (first day)

Passover marks the Israelites' liberation from slavery and their exodus from Egypt around 3000 years ago.

Jewish holiday
Thu22

Oklahoma Day

Oklahoma Day in the United States marks the anniversary of the opening of Oklahoma's lands to European settlers.

Local observance
Thu22

Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is a observance in the USA

Observance
Thu29

Last Day of Passover

The last day of Passover marks the end of the Passover period, which lasts for seven or eight days.

Jewish holiday
Thu30

Last Day of Safer at Home Order

Last Day of Safer at Home Order is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown
Thu30

Last Day of Coronavirus Restrictions

Last Day of Coronavirus Restrictions is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown

May

Fri1

Law Day

Law Day in the United States is annually held on May 1.

Observance
Fri1

Loyalty Day

Loyalty Day is a special day for people to reaffirm their loyalty to the United States and to recognize the heritage of American freedom.

Observance
Fri1

Lei Day

May Day is Lei Day in Hawai'i, celebrating Hawaiian culture or the “Aloha spirit.

Local observance
Fri1

First Day of Military Appreciation Month

First Day of Military Appreciation Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA

Annual Monthly Observance
Fri1

First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA

Annual Monthly Observance
Fri1

First Day of Jewish American Heritage Month

First Day of Jewish American Heritage Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA

Annual Monthly Observance
Sat2

National Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Day

National Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Day is an occasion to remember those serving the profession of explosive ordnance disposal in the United States Armed Forces.

Observance
Mon4

Kent State Shootings Remembrance

Kent State Shootings Remembrance Day is a local observance in Kent, Ohio.

Local observance
Mon4

Rhode Island Independence Day

Rhode Island Independence Day is a day to celebrate the state's declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776.

State Observance
Tue4

Yom HaShoah

Many people in the United States observe Yom Hashoah by remembering Holocaust victims who died during World War II.

Jewish commemoration
Tue5

Cinco de Mayo

'Cinco de Mayo' means "Fifth of May" in Spanish and is a festival of Mexican pride and heritage.

Observance
Tue5

National Teacher Appreciation Day

National Teacher Appreciation Day is a observance in the USA

Observance
Tue5

Lag BaOmer

Many Jewish Americans observe Lag B'Omer on the 18th day of the month of Iyar in the Jewish calendar.

Jewish holiday
Wed6

National Nurses Day

National Nurses Day is an occasion to honor the work of nurses.

Observance
Thu7

National Day of Prayer

National Day of Prayer is held on the first Thursday of May each year, inviting Americans of all faiths to pray for the country and its leaders.

Observance
Thu7

West Virginia Day of Prayer

West Virginia Day of Prayer is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Fri7

Truman Day observed

Truman Day is a holiday in the state of Missouri to honor Harry S Truman, the only person born in Missouri to ever become President of the United States.

State Holiday
Fri8

Truman Day

Truman Day is a holiday in the state of Missouri to honor Harry S Truman, the only person born in Missouri to ever become President of the United States.

State Holiday
Fri8

Victory in Europe Day

VE Day commemorates the German army’s surrender on May 8, 1945, ending World War II in Europe.

Observance
Fri8

Native American Day

Native Americans' Day, on the second Monday of October, is celebrated some parts of the United States in lieu of Columbus Day.

State Observance
Fri8

Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Appreciate and thank all the military spouses and partners you know on Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

Observance
Thu8

Victory Day for World War II

Victory Day for World War II is a observance in the USA

Observance
Sun10

Confederate Memorial Day

On Confederate Memorial Day remembers the soldiers who died fighting for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861-1865). It is a state holiday in some parts of the United States.

Local observance
Sun10

Mother's Day

Mother's Day celebrates the role of mothers and mother figures.

Observance
Mon11

Confederate Memorial Day observed

On Confederate Memorial Day remembers the soldiers who died fighting for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861-1865). It is a state holiday in some parts of the United States.

State Holiday
Tue12

Primary Election Day

Many residents in West Virginia vote during the state's primary election day.

State Holiday
Wed12

Yom Ha'atzmaut

Many Jewish communities in the United States celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut, which is Israel's Independence Day, on the fifth day of the month of Iyar in the Jewish calendar.

Jewish holiday
Thu14

Ascension Day

Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter and commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.

Christian
Fri15

Peace Officers Memorial Day

Peace Officers Memorial Day is held annually in the United States on May 15 in honor of federal, state and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.

Observance
Fri15

National Defense Transportation Day

National Defense Transportation Day occurs annually in the United States on the third Friday of May.

Observance
Fri15

Last Day of Stay at Home Directive

Last Day of Stay at Home Directive is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown
Fri15

Last Day of Stay Home, Stay Safe Order

Last Day of Stay Home, Stay Safe Order is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown
Sat16

Public Lands Day

Public Lands Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Sat16

Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is a national observance in the United States on the third Saturday of May each year.

Observance
Mon18

Last Day of Stay at Home Advisory

Last Day of Stay at Home Advisory is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown
Wed20

Emergency Medical Services for Children Day

Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Day is observed on the Wednesday of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, May 19–25, in the United States.

Observance
Wed20

Last Day of Stay Safe, Stay Home Order

Last Day of Stay Safe, Stay Home Order is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown
Fri22

National Maritime Day

National Maritime Day is annually observed in the United States on May 22. It is a time to observe its maritime heritage, to honor those who served as merchant mariners, and to recognize the benefits of the maritime industry.

Observance
Fri22

Harvey Milk Day

Harvey Milk Day is an observance that is recognized in public schools in California, United States, on May 22 each year.

Local observance
Fri22

Shavuot

Shavuot, also known as the Festival of Weeks, is one of three major Jewish festivals.

Jewish holiday
Sun24

Pentecost

Many Christians in the United States observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.

Christian
Mon25

Memorial Day

Memorial Day commemorates all Americans who have died in military service for the United States.

Federal Holiday
Mon25

Jefferson Davis' Birthday

Jefferson Davis' Birthday, also known as Jefferson Davis Day, is a state holiday in Alabama in the United States.

Local observance
Mon25

National Missing Children's Day

National Missing Children's Day is an observation dedicated to addressing the problem of child abduction.

Observance
Mon25

Pentecost Monday

Many Christians in the United States will observe Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday. It is the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.

Christian
Wed27

Eid al-Adha

For more than 3 millions Muslims in the US, Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most important dates in the calendar.

Muslim
Sun31

Trinity Sunday

Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost and is celebrated by many Christians in the United States.

Christian

June

Mon1

Statehood Day

Statehood Day marks the anniversary of the dates that Kentucky became the 15th state and Tennessee became the 16th state of the United States.

Local observance
Mon1

First Day of Pride Month

First Day of Pride Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA

Annual Monthly Observance
Mon1

First Day of Caribbean-American Heritage Month

First Day of Caribbean-American Heritage Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA

Annual Monthly Observance
Thu4

Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi is observed in honor of the Holy Eucharist.

Christian
Sat6

D-Day

D-Day is a special anniversary in some countries, including the United States (U.S.), to remember Allied forces' invasion of Normandy, France, in the Second World War.

Observance
Thu11

Kamehameha Day

Kamehameha Day, held annually on June 11, honors Kamehameha the Great (Kamehameha I), the monarch who united and established the Kingdom of Hawaii.

State Holiday
Fri12

Loving Day

Loving Day is a observance in the USA

Observance
Mon12

Kamehameha Day observed

Kamehameha Day, held annually on June 11, honors Kamehameha the Great (Kamehameha I), the monarch who united and established the Kingdom of Hawaii.

State Holiday
Sun14

Army Birthday

Army Birthday is a observance in the USA

Observance
Sun14

Flag Day

Flag Day is annually held on June 14 to honor the United States flag.

Observance
Mon15

Juneteenth Freedom Day (substitute)

Juneteenth Freedom Day is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Mon15

Last Day of Stay at Home Order

Last Day of Stay at Home Order is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown
Wed17

Bunker Hill Day

Bunker Hill Day commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill, which took place on June 17, 1775 on the Charlestown Peninsula, Boston Harbor, in Massachusetts.

Local holiday
Wed17

Muharram

The first day of Muharram, which is the first month in the Islamic calendar, marks the start of the Islamic New Year.

Muslim
Fri18

Juneteenth (substitute)

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, is a holiday or observance in many US states to celebrate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865.

Federal Holiday
Fri18

Juneteenth National Freedom Day (substitute)

Juneteenth National Freedom Day is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Fri18

Juneteenth Independence Day (substitute)

Juneteenth Independence Day is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Fri18

Juneteenth Day (substitute)

Juneteenth Day is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Fri19

Emancipation Day

Emancipation Day is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Fri19

Juneteenth

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, is a holiday or observance in many US states to celebrate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865.

Federal Holiday
Fri19

Juneteenth Day

Juneteenth Day is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Fri19

Juneteenth National Freedom Day

Juneteenth National Freedom Day is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Fri19

National Juneteenth Freedom Day

National Juneteenth Freedom Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Fri19

Juneteenth National Independence Day

Juneteenth National Independence Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Fri19

Juneteenth Freedom Day

Juneteenth Freedom Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Fri19

Juneteenth Independence Day

Juneteenth Independence Day is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Fri19

Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom Day

Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Sun19

Juneteenth (Optional)

Juneteenth (Optional) is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Sat20

West Virginia Day

West Virginia Day, or WV Day, celebrates the anniversary of the creation of the state of West Virginia on June 20, 1863.

State Holiday
Sat20

American Eagle Day

Observed annually on June 20 in 47 American states, American Eagle Day is an unofficial holiday that celebrates the removal of the American Bald Eagle from a list of "endangered species".

Observance
Mon20

Juneteenth National Independence Day (substitute)

Juneteenth National Independence Day is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Sun21

Father's Day

Father's Day celebrates the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children.

State Legal Holiday
Mon21

West Virginia Day observed

West Virginia Day, or WV Day, celebrates the anniversary of the creation of the state of West Virginia on June 20, 1863.

State Holiday
Fri26

Ashura

Ashura is a Muslim in the USA

Muslim
Sun28

Carolina Day

Carolina Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance

July

Fri3

Independence Day (substitute)

On Independence Day, Americans celebrate the anniversary of publication of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776.

State Holiday
Mon3

Independence Day Holiday

Independence Day Holiday is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Sat4

Independence Day

On Independence Day, Americans celebrate the anniversary of publication of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776.

Federal Holiday
Mon13

Nathan Bedford Forrest Day

Nathan Bedford Forrest Day is a local observance in the USA

Local observance
Tue14

Bastille Day

Bastille Day is a observance in the USA

Observance
Thu16

Rural Transit Day

Rural Transit Day is a observance in the USA

Observance
Thu23

Tisha B'Av

Tisha B'Av is on the ninth day of the month of Av in the Jewish calendar.

Jewish holiday
Fri23

Pioneer Day observed

Pioneer Day is an annual state holiday in Utah in the United States. It is celebrated to honor the pioneers who demonstrated industry and bravery when they ventured to settle in a place that is now Salt Lake City.

State Holiday
Fri24

Pioneer Day

Pioneer Day is an annual state holiday in Utah in the United States. It is celebrated to honor the pioneers who demonstrated industry and bravery when they ventured to settle in a place that is now Salt Lake City.

State Holiday
Sun26

Parents' Day

Parents' Day is celebrated in the United States on the fourth Sunday of July each year to recognize and promote parenting as a crucial part of families and the wider community.

Observance
Mon27

Korean War Veteran Recognition Day

Korean War Veteran Recognition Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Mon27

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day is a observance in the USA

Observance

August

Sat1

Colorado Day

Colorado Day is an annual observance that commemorates the state's birthday on August 1, 1876, and its history.

State Observance
Sun2

American Family Day

American Family Day is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Tue4

Coast Guard Birthday

Coast Guard Birthday is a observance in the USA

Observance
Tue4

Barack Obama Day

Barack Obama Day is a observance in the USA

Observance
Fri7

Purple Heart Day

Purple Heart Day on August 7 commemorates the day in 1782 when General George Washington created the Purple Heart Medal – a military decoration that is awarded to those wounded or killed while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Observance
Mon10

Victory Day

Victory Day, also known as VJ Day, is an annual state holiday celebrated on the second Monday in August in Rhode Island in the United States. It marks the anniversary of the Allies' victory over Japan during World War II.

State Holiday
Sat15

Assumption of Mary

Assumption Day is a Christian observance in the United States that is held annually on August 15. Catholics observe the Dormition (falling asleep) or the day that the Blessed Virgin Mary was received into heaven.

Christian
Sun16

National Navajo Code Talkers Day

National Navajo Code Talkers Day is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Sun16

Bennington Battle Day

Bennington Battle Day is a state holiday in Vermont. It commemorates the American victory at the Battle of Bennington during the Revolutionary War in north America in 1777.

State Holiday
Sun16

National Senior Citizens Day

National Senior Citizens Day is an observance on the third Sunday of August to honor the contributions of senior citizens in the United States.

Observance
Mon17

Bennington Battle Day observed

Bennington Battle Day is a state holiday in Vermont. It commemorates the American victory at the Battle of Bennington during the Revolutionary War in north America in 1777.

State Holiday
Wed19

National Aviation Day

National Aviation Day is observed in the United States on August 19 each year to celebrate the history and development of the aviation.

Observance
Fri21

Hawaii Statehood Day

Hawaii's Statehood Day is celebrated on the third Friday of August to commemorate the anniversary of Hawaii's statehood.

State Holiday
Wed26

Susan B. Anthony Day

Susan B Anthony Day is an national American observance that is legally recognized in some states.

State Observance
Wed26

Women's Equality Day

Women's Equality Day on August 26 is an annual observance that commemorates the anniversary of the first time voting rights were extended to women in the United States.

Observance
Wed26

The Prophet's Birthday

Eid Milad ul-Nabi (Mawlid or Milad-un-Nabi) commemorates the Prophet Muhammed's birthday.

Muslim
Thu27

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima). The day is also sometimes referred to as Brother and Sister Day because it honors the relationship between brother and sister.

Hindu Holiday
Thu27

Lyndon Baines Johnson Day

Lyndon Baines Johnson Day is a state holiday in Texas in the United States on August 27 each year. It commemorates the birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, who was the 36th president of the USA.

State Holiday
Fri28

Last Day of Stay at Home Instructions

Last Day of Stay at Home Instructions is a covid-19 lockdown in the USA

COVID-19 Lockdown

September

Fri4

Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava (Bhadrapada), which is usually in August or September.

Hindu Holiday
Mon7

Labor Day

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States. It gives workers a day of rest and it celebrates their contribution to the American economy.

Federal Holiday
Wed9

California Admission Day

California Admission Day is an annual legal observance in California, in the United States.

State Holiday
Fri11

First Responders Day

First Responders Day is a state legal holiday in the USA

State Legal Holiday
Fri11

Patriot Day

Patriot Day is held in memory of nearly 3000 people who died during terrorist attacks in New York, Washington DC and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in the United States.

Observance
Sat12

Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day

Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day encourages people in the United States to participate in cleaning up the federal lands. It is observed on the first Saturday after Labor Day.

Observance
Sat12

Rosh Hashana

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. Many Jewish-run organizations in the US are closed during the two-day celebration.

Jewish holiday
Sun13

National Grandparents Day

National Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September after Labor Day in the United States.

Observance
Sun13

Constitution Commemoration Day

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is a combined event that occurs in the United States on September 17 each year.

State Holiday
Mon14

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is the great Ganesha festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha during the Hindu Month of Bhadra, which usually falls between mid-August and mid-September. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and can last up to 10 days.

Hindu Holiday
Tue15

First Day of National Hispanic Heritage Month

First Day of National Hispanic Heritage Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA

Annual Monthly Observance
Thu17

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is a combined event that occurs in the United States on September 17 each year.

Observance
Sat17

National CleanUp Day

National CleanUp Day is a observance in the USA

Observance
Fri18

Air Force Birthday

Air Force Birthday is a observance in the USA

Observance
Fri18

National POW/MIA Recognition Day

National POW/MIA Recognition Day is annually observed in the United States on the third Friday of September.

Observance
Mon18

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day observed

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is a combined event that occurs in the United States on September 17 each year.

Observance
Mon21

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur is an important Jewish holiday that falls on the 10th day of the month of Tishrei in the Jewish calendar.

Jewish holiday
Fri25

American Indian Heritage Day

American Indian Heritage Day is often observed on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day in the United States.

State Observance
Fri25

Michigan Indian Day

Michigan Indian Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Sat26

National Public Lands Day

National Public Lands Day is a observance in the USA

Observance
Sat26

First Day of Sukkot

The first day of Sukkot marks the start of the Sukkot festival for Jewish communities in many countries, including the United States.

Jewish holiday
Sun27

Gold Star Mother's Day

Gold Star Mother's Day is annually observed in the United States on the last Sunday of September.

Observance
Mon28

American Indian Day

American Indian Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance

October

Fri2

Last Day of Sukkot

Many Jewish communities in countries such as the United States observe the last day of Sukkot, which marks the end of the Sukkot festival.

Jewish holiday
Sat3

Shmini Atzeret

Shemini Atzeret (or Shmini Atzeret) is a Jewish holiday dedicated to the love of God, while Simchat Torah (Simchas Torah or Simhat Torah) marks the end of Sukkot and celebrates the completion of the annual reading of the Torah.

Jewish holiday
Sun4

Feast of St Francis of Assisi

Many Catholics in the United States, particularly those with pets, celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, on October 4 each year.

Christian
Sun4

Simchat Torah

Simchat Torah (Simchas Torah or Simhat Torah) is a Jewish holiday that marks the end of Sukkot and celebrates the completion of the annual reading of the Torah.

Jewish holiday
Mon5

Frances Xavier Cabrini Day

Frances Xavier Cabrini Day is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Mon5

Child Health Day

Child Health Day is annually celebrated in the United States on the first Monday of October.

Observance
Tue6

German American Day

German American Day is a observance in the USA

Observance
Fri9

Leif Erikson Day

Leif Erikson Day honors the first Scandinavian known to have set foot on American soil and the contribution of the Nordic peoples to the United States.

Observance
Sat10

Robert E. Lee's Birthday

Robert E. Lee's birthday is an annual official state holiday that is shared with Martin Luther King's birthday in some parts of the US.

State Observance
Sun11

Casimir Pulaski Day

Casimir Pulaski Day is a day off for some schools and offices in Illinois, USA, on the first Monday of March each year.

State Observance
Sun11

Anniversary of Death of General Pulaski

Casimir Pulaski Day is a day off for some schools and offices in Illinois, USA, on the first Monday of March each year.

State Observance
Sun11

Navratri

Navratri is a Hindu holiday in the USA

Hindu Holiday
Mon12

Columbus Day

Columbus Day celebrates 15th century explorer Christopher Columbus's arrival in America in 1492.

State Legal Holiday
Mon12

Fraternal Day

Fraternal Day is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Mon12

Yorktown Victory Day

Yorktown Victory Day is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Mon12

Discoverers' Day

Discoverers' Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Mon12

Indigenous People's Day

Indigenous People's Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Tue13

Navy Birthday

Navy Birthday celebrates the establishment of the United States Navy on October 13, 1775.

Observance
Thu15

White Cane Safety Day

White Cane Safety Day is a United States observance annually held on October 15 to celebrate blind and visually impaired people's achievements and the importance of the white cane.

Observance
Fri16

Boss's Day

Boss's Day is observed in many workplaces in the United States on October 16, or the nearest working day, each year.

Observance
Sat17

Sweetest Day

Sweetest Day is a observance in the USA

Observance
Sun18

Alaska Day

Alaska Day is an official holiday in Alaska, the United States, on October 18 each year. It commemorates the formal transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States on October 18, 1867.

State Holiday
Mon19

Alaska Day observed

Alaska Day is an official holiday in Alaska, the United States, on October 18 each year. It commemorates the formal transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States on October 18, 1867.

State Holiday
Tue20

Dussehra

Dussehra is a Hindu holiday in the USA

Hindu Holiday
Fri30

Nevada Day

Nevada Day is an annual state holiday celebrated in Nevada, the United States, on the last Friday of October. It commemorates the statehood of Nevada, which took place on October 31, 1864.

State Holiday
Sat31

Halloween

Halloween is celebrated by hosting costume parties, playing 'trick-or-treat', watching horror films, visiting haunted houses or carving lanterns out of pumpkins.

Observance

November

Sun1

All Saints' Day

Many Catholics honor all the saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day, in the United States.

Christian
Sun1

First Day of Native American Heritage Month

First Day of Native American Heritage Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA

Annual Monthly Observance
Mon2

All Souls' Day

Prayers for the dead are made on All Souls' Day in the United States, which falls on November 2 each year. The Day of the Dead is also celebrated on this day.

Christian
Tue3

Election Day

Election Day in the United States of America is the day on which popular ballots are held to select public officials.

Observance
Thu5

Return Day

Return Day is held on the Thursday after Election Day in Georgetown, Delaware. It is a post-election tradition that celebrates the announcement of the election results with a unique festival and ceremony.

State Holiday
Tue5

Election Day (General Election)

Election Day in the United States of America is the day on which popular ballots are held to select public officials.

Observance
Sun8

Diwali/Deepavali

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.

State Observance
Tue10

Marine Corps Birthday

Marine Corps Birthday celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps on November 10, 1775.

Observance
Fri10

Veterans Day (substitute)

Veterans Day in the USA is a holiday to honor all who have served in the United States Military Services.

Federal Holiday
Wed11

Veterans Day

Veterans Day in the USA is a holiday to honor all who have served in the United States Military Services.

Federal Holiday
Wed11

Veterans' Day/Armistice Day

Veterans Day in the USA is a holiday to honor all who have served in the United States Military Services.

State Holiday
Mon13

Veterans' Day/Armistice Day (substitute)

Veterans Day in the USA is a holiday to honor all who have served in the United States Military Services.

State Holiday
Thu19

George Rogers Clark Day

George Rogers Clark Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Thu26

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day in the United States is traditionally a holiday to give thanks for the food collected at the end of the harvest season.

Federal Holiday
Wed26

Thanksgiving Holiday

Thanksgiving Holiday is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Fri27

State Holiday

State Holiday is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Fri27

Presidents' Day (Observed)

Presidents' Day (Observed) is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Fri27

Lincoln's Birthday/Lincoln's Day

Lincoln's Birthday is observed in the United States in honor of Abraham Lincoln, who was the nation's 16th president and was known as the Great Emancipator.

State Holiday
Fri27

Day After Thanksgiving

The Day After Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, is a state holiday more than 20 states.

State Holiday
Fri27

Family Day

The Day After Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, is a state holiday more than 20 states.

State Holiday
Fri27

Acadian Day

The Day After Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, is a state holiday more than 20 states.

State Holiday
Fri27

Black Friday

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day in the USA. It is a busy shopping day and is a holiday in some states.

Observance
Fri27

Native American Heritage Day

Native American Heritage Day is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Sun29

First Sunday of Advent

Many Christians in the United States observe the first Sunday of Advent, which marks the start of the Christian year.

Christian
Sun29

Nellie Tayloe Ross' Birthday

Nellie Tayloe Ross' Birthday is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Mon30

Cyber Monday

Most online retailers in the US offer discounted prices on their products and services on Cyber Monday.

Observance

December

Tue1

Rosa Parks Day

The life of American civil rights leader Rosa Parks is celebrated in the United States on either February 4 or December 1.

State Observance
Tue1

GivingTuesday

The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been dubbed “Giving Tuesday” by charities.

Observance
Sat5

Chanukah/Hanukkah (first day)

The first day of Hanukkah is the start of the Hanukkah period, which lasts for eight days, from the 25th day of the month of Kislev to the second day of Tevet in the Hebrew calendar.

Jewish holiday
Sun6

St Nicholas Day

Some churches in the United States recognize St Nicholas' Day as a feast day.

Observance
Mon7

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day remembers those who died or were injured when Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, was attacked in 1941.

State Observance
Mon7

Delaware Day

Delaware Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Tue8

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.

Christian
Thu10

Wyoming Day

Wyoming Day is a state observance in the USA

State Observance
Sat12

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Feast of Our Lady Guadalupe, in honor of Jesus' mother Mary, is a Catholic observance in the United States.

Christian
Sat12

Last Day of Chanukah

The last day of Hanukkah marks the end of a festive Jewish occasion, known as Hanukkah or Chanukah.

Jewish holiday
Sun13

National Guard Birthday

National Guard Birthday is a observance in the USA

Observance
Tue15

Bill of Rights Day

Bill of Rights Day is a observance in the USA

Observance
Thu17

Pan American Aviation Day

December 17 marks Pan American Aviation Day, which is annually observed in the United States.

Observance
Thu17

Wright Brothers Day

The Wright Brothers Day is annually celebrated in the United States on December 17 to commemorate the historic flight made by Orville and Wilbur Wright on that date in 1903.

Observance
Sun20

Asarah B'Tevet

Asarah B'Tevet is a Jewish holiday in the USA

Jewish holiday
Thu23

Washington's Birthday

Washington's Birthday is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Thu24

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve in the United States is on December 24 each year.

State Holiday
Fri24

Christmas Day (substitute)

Christmas Day celebrates Jesus Christ's birth.

Federal Holiday
Fri25

Christmas Day

Christmas Day celebrates Jesus Christ's birth.

Federal Holiday
Mon25

Christmas Eve observed

Christmas Eve in the United States is on December 24 each year.

State Holiday
Sat26

Kwanzaa (first day)

Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday honoring the culture and traditions of African people and their descendants worldwide, especially in the United States.

Observance
Sat26

Day After Christmas Day

Some states in the United States observe the Day after Christmas Day as a public holiday.

State Holiday
Mon28

Christmas Holiday

Christmas Holiday is a state holiday in the USA

State Holiday
Thu31

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is the last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. Many parties to welcome the New Year are held in in the United States on New Year's Eve.

State Holiday
Fri31

New Year's Day (substitute)

New Year's Day is the first day of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used in many countries such as the USA.

State Holiday