Feb 17 Presidents' Day:
Washington's Birthday,
also known as Presidents' Day, is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of
February. The day honors presidents of the United
States, including George Washington, the USA's first
president.
Apr
13 Thomas Jefferson's
Birthday:
The birthday of Thomas
Jefferson, who was the United
States' third president, is an annual
national legal observance on April 13 . He was the principal author of the
U.S. Declaration of Independence and is known as one of the country's founding
fathers.
Apr
20 Easter Sunday:
Many Christians
celebrate Jesus Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday. The Easter date depends on the
ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox.
May
11 Mothers' Day:
Mother's Day in the United States
is annually held on the second Sunday of
May. It celebrates motherhood and it is a time to appreciate mothers and mother
figures. Many people give gifts, cards, flowers, candy, a meal in a restaurant
or other treats to their mother and mother figures, including grandmothers,
great-grandmothers, stepmothers, and foster mothers.
May
26 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.
Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is
traditionally seen as the start of the summer season.
Jun
15 Fathers' Day:
Father's Day in the United States
is on the third Sunday of
June. It celebrates the contribution that fathers and father figures make for
their children's lives. Its origins may lie in a memorial service held for a
large group of men, many of them fathers, who were killed in a mining accident
in Monongah, West Virginia in 1907.
Jul
4 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. Patriotic
displays and family events are organized throughout the United States.
Sep
1 Labor
Day:
Labor Day is annually
held on the first Monday of
September. It was originally organized to celebrate various labor associations'
strengths of and contributions to the United States economy. It is
largely a day of rest in modern times. Many people mark Labor Day as the end of
the summer season and a last chance to make trips or hold outdoor events.
Oct
13 Columbus Day (Most
regions):
Columbus Day, which is
annually on the second Monday of
October, remembers Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas on
October 12, 1492. This holiday is controversial because the European settlement
in the Americas
led to the demise of the history and culture of the indigenous peoples.
Oct
31 Halloween:
Many Americans
celebrate Halloween on October 31. Celebrations include costume
parties and trick-or-treating.
Nov
11 Veterans Day :
In the USA, Veterans
Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary
of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities
between the Allied nations and Germany
in 1918. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States
on Veterans Day.
Nov
27 Thanksgiving Day:
Thanksgiving Day in
the United States
is a holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. It precedes Black Friday.
Dec
24 Christmas Eve:
Christmas Eve in the United States,
which is annually on December 24, is the day before Christmas
Day. It falls within the Christmas season, which is a time for people to buy
presents and visit friends or relatives.
Dec
25 Christmas Day:
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. Many people erect Christmas trees, decorate their homes, visit
family or friends and exchange gifts.
Dec
31 New Year's Eve:
New Year's Eve, which
is on December 31, is the last day of the year
in the United States.
It is a major social observance and many parties are held, particularly in the
evening.
