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…
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Holiday Calendar
Explore holidays and observances throughout the year. Open any holiday to learn more and find a thoughtful way to celebrate.
Hanukkah (First Day)
Many Jewish communities in the United States observe the first day of Hanukkah, which marks the start of Hanukkah, also known as…
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Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a day which is observed on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It was created in 2012,…
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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…
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First Sunday of Advent
The First Sunday of Advent begins the Christian season of preparation and hope leading to Christmas.People across the United States can mark…
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Black Friday
<i>Black Friday</i>, or <i>Retail Black Friday</i> is the day after Thanksgiving. It is one of the two busiest shopping days of the year. In…
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Kwanzaa (First Day)
Kwanzaa is a seven-day cultural celebration that honors African American heritage, family, community, and culture. Each day highlights one of the Nguzo…
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Christmas Day
Many people in the United States celebrate Christmas Day on December 25. The day celebrates Jesus Christ’s birth. About Christmas Day Christmas…
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Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve in the United States, which is annually on December 24, is the day before Christmas Day. It falls within the…
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Last Day of Hanukkah
Many Jewish people in the United States mark the last day of Hanukkah as the end of the Hanukkah celebrations. Hanukkah, also…
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Veterans Day
Veterans's Day honors all members of the Armed Forces who who served this country valiantly, and in a very big way. They…
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U.S. Marine Corps Birthday
<i>USMC Day </i>celebrates the birth of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps was created during the Revolutionary War.The Continental Congress of…
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Diwali
Diwali Day is the first day of a five day Hindu holiday celebration. It is a festival of lights, one of the…
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Thanksgiving Day
Tucked between the two monster sized holidays of Halloween and Christmas, Thanksgiving receives far less attention. But Thanksgiving is a very important…
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National Adoption Day
This special day is promoted and sponsored by a variety of child care and adoption groups. According to the websites of these…
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World Children’s Day
World Children’s Day promotes children’s rights, well-being, safety, education, and opportunities for every child.People across the United States can mark the occasion…
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