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New Years Day
This holiday is the first day of the Gregorian year. It's observed with fireworks at midnight as the New Year starts in each time zone. -
MLK Day
Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. Martin Luther King Day was first observed in 1986, although it was not observed in all states until the year 2000. -
Valentines Day
St. Valentine's Day began as a liturgical celebration one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. It is a festival of romantic love and many people give cards, letters, flowers or presents to their spouse or partner. -
Presidents Day
United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The holiday is widely known as "Presidents Day" and is often an occasion to celebrate, or at least remember, all presidents and not just George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The bill was voted on and signed into law on June 28, 1968, keeping the name as Washington's Birthday. -
St. Patricks Day
A religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green. -
Easter
A festival and holiday celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead -
Mother's Day
Mother's Day in the United States is an annual holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds in general, as well as the positive contributions that they make to society. -
Memorial Day
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. It was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868. -
Father's Day
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Cite Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. It was created to complete Mother's Day. On July 19, 1910, the governor of the U.S. state of Washington proclaimed the nation’s first “Father’s Day”, however, it was not until 1972. -
Independence Day
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July or July Fourth, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain. -
Labor Day
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, -
Halloween
Halloween was initially dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed believers. Now Halloween is celebrated by hosting costume parties, playing 'trick-or-treat', watching horror films, visiting haunted houses or carving lanterns out of pumpkins. The commercialization of Halloween started in the 1900s. -
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is an official United States holiday that honors people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, also known as veterans. Began in 1971. -
Thanksgiving
Each year on the fourth Thursday in November, Americans gather for a day of feasting, football and family. While today’s Thanksgiving celebrations would likely be unrecognizable to attendees of the original 1621 harvest meal, it continues to be a day for Americans to come together around the table—albeit with some updates to pilgrim’s menu. -
Christmas
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Many people erect Christmas trees, decorate their homes, visit family or friends and exchange gifts.
