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United States Holidays
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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. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country." -
Columbus Day
"Columbus Day, which is annually on the second Monday of October, remembers Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492." -
Veterans Day
"Veterans Day is an annual American holiday honoring military veterans." -
Thanksgiving
"The event that Americans commonly call the "First Thanksgiving" was celebrated by the Pilgrims after their first harvest in the New World in 1621." -
Christmas Eve
" The evening or day before Christmas Day," -
Christmas
"Many people in the United States celebrate Christmas Day on December 25. The day celebrates Jesus Christ's birth. It is often combined with customs from pre-Christian winter celebrations." -
New Year's Eve
"New Year’s Eve is one of the largest global celebrations around the world because it marks the last day of the year." -
New Years Day
"Marks the first day of the year." -
Martin Luther King Day
It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States. -
President's Day
Presidents' Day is intended (for some) to honor all the American presidents, but most significantly George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. -
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women, who have died in military service for the United States. -
Independence Day
Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as "the Fourth of July". It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776.
