D-Day 2024

When is D-Day 2024

D-Day 2024

Thursday, June 06, 2024


When is D-Day 2025

D-Day 2025

Friday, June 06, 2025

Why we celebrate D-Day?

D-Day is celebrated in the USA as a memory of the military landing in Normandy on June 6, 1944. American soldiers and other allied forces fought to end World War II in Europe. About 160,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy and France to fight Nazi soldiers. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade. More than 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the invasion.

What Do People Do?

D-Day is celebrated in the US by visiting museums and war memorials, photo exhibitions, movie theaters in memory of the soldiers who participated in the operation. Various parades and ceremonies are held on this day.

How to Celebrate?

In the US, D-Day is an official, not a federal, public holiday in the United States. Educational institutions, firms and banks operate on an individual schedule.

D-Day Observances

List of dates for other years

Weekday Date Year Name
Sunday 06 June 2021 D-Day
Monday 06 June 2022 D-Day
Tuesday 06 June 2023 D-Day
Thursday 06 June 2024 D-Day
Friday 06 June 2025 D-Day
Saturday 06 June 2026 D-Day
Sunday 06 June 2027 D-Day
Tuesday 06 June 2028 D-Day
Wednesday 06 June 2029 D-Day
Thursday 06 June 2030 D-Day
Friday 06 June 2031 D-Day
Sunday 06 June 2032 D-Day
Monday 06 June 2033 D-Day
Tuesday 06 June 2034 D-Day

D-Day Video

D-Day Cards

List of Common Holidays in 2024

Date Holiday Type
January 2024    
Jan 1 - Tues New Year's Day 2024 National holiday
Jan 6 - Sun Epiphany 2024 Christian
Jan 7 - Mon Orthodox Christmas Day 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 14 - Mon Orthodox New Year 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 15 - Tues Makar Sankranti 2024 Hindu
Jan 21 - Mon Tu B'Shevat 2024 Jewish
Jan 21 - Mon Martin Luther King Day 2024 National holiday
February 2024    
Feb 1 - Fri National Freedom Day 2024 Observance
Feb 1 - Fri National Wear Red Day 2024 Observance
Feb 2 - Sat Groundhog Day 2024 Observance
Feb 5 - Tues Chinese New Year 2024 Observance
Feb 12 - Tues Lincoln's Birthday 2024 Observance
Feb 14 - Thurs Valentine's Day 2024 Observance
Feb 18 - Mon Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2024 National holiday
March 2024    
Mar 1 - Fri Read Across America Day 2024 Observance
Mar 1 - Fri Employee Appreciation Day 2024 Observance
Mar 5 - Tues Maha Shivaratri 2024 Hindu
Mar 5 - Tues Mardi Gras 2024 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Lent 2019 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Ash Wednesday 2024 Christian
Mar 10 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - begins 2024 Daylight Saving
Mar 17 - Sun St. Patrick's Day 2024 Observance
Mar 20 - Wed Spring/Fall - March equinox 2024 Season
Mar 21 - Thur Purim 2024 Jewish
Mar 21 - Thurs Holi 2024 Hindu
April 2024    
Apr 1 - Mon April Fools' Day 2024 Observance
Apr 3 - Wed Isra and Mi'raj 2024 Muslim
Apr 13 - Sat Thomas Jefferson Birthday 2024 Observance
Apr 14 - Sun Rama Navami 2024 Hindu
Apr 14 -Sun Palm Sunday 2024 Christian
Apr 15 - Mon Tax Day 2024 Observance
Apr 16 - Tues National Library Workers Day 2024 Observance
Apr 18 - Thurs Maundy Thursday 2024 Christian
Apr 19 - Fri Good Friday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Holy Saturday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Passover - Starts 2024 Jewish
Apr 21 - Sun Laylat al Bara'at 2024 Muslim
Apr 21 - Sun Easter 2024 Christian
Apr 21 - Sun Earth Day 2024 Observance
Apr 22 - Mon Easter Monday 2024 Christian
Apr 24 - Wed Administrative Professionals Day 2024 Observance
Apr 25 - Thurs Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2024 Observance
Apr 26 - Fri Orthodox Good Friday 2024 Orthodox Christian
Apr 26 - Fri Arbor Day 2024 Observance
Apr 27 - Sat Passover - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Apr 28 - Sun Orthodox Easter 2024 Orthodox Christian
May 2024    
May 1 - Wed May Day 2024 Observance
May 2 - Thur Yom Hashoah 2024 Jewish
May 2 - Thurs National Day of Prayer 2024 Observance
May 5 - Sun Cinco de Mayo 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon National Nurses Day 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon Ramadan starts 2024 Muslim
May 12 - Sun Mothers' Day 2024 Observance
May 15 - Wed Peace Officers Memorial Day 2024 Observance
May 18 - Sat Armed Forces Day 2024 Observance
May 22 - Wed National Maritime Day 2024 Observance
May 23 - Thurs Lag BaOmer 2024 Jewish
May 27 - Mon Memorial Day 2024 National holiday
May 30 - Thurs Ascension Day 2024 Christian
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
June 2024    
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
Jun 5 - Wed Eid al-Fitr 2024 Muslim
Jun 6 - Thurs D-Day 2024 Observance
Jun 9 - Sun Shavuot 2024 Jewish
Jun 9 - Sun Pentecost 2024 Christian
Jun 10 - Mon Whit Monday 2024 Christian
Jun 14 - Fri Flag Day 2024 Observance
Jun 16 - Sun Fathers' Day 2024 Observance
Jun 20 - Thurs Corpus Christi 2024 Christian
Jun 21 - Fri Summer/Winter Solstice 2024 Season
July 2024    
Jul 4 - Thurs Rath Yatra 2024 Hindu
Jul 4 - Thurs 4th of July - Independence Day 2024 National holiday
Jul 28 - Sun Parents Day 2024 Observance
August 2024    
Aug 4 - Sun Friendship Day 2024 Observance
Aug 11 - Sun Day of Arafat 2024 Muslim
Aug 11 - Sun Tisha B'Av 2024 Jewish
Aug 11 - Sun Eid al-Adha 2024 Muslim
Aug 14 - Wed Raksha Bandhan 2024 Hindu
Aug 15 - Thurs Assumption of Mary 2024 Christian
Aug 19 - Mon National Aviation Day 2024 Observance
Aug 21 - Wed Senior Citizens Day 2024 Observance
Aug 23 - Fri Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Hindu
Aug 26 - Mon Women's Equality Day 2024 Observance
Aug 31 - Sat Muharram 2024 Muslim
September 2024    
Sept 2 - Mon Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Hindu
Sep 2 - Mon Labor Day 2024 National holiday
Sep 8 - Sun National Grandparents Day 2024 Observance
Sep 10 - Tues Ashura 2024 Muslim
Sep 11 - Wed Patriot Day 2024 Observance
Sep 17 - Tues Constitution Citizenship Day 2024 Observance
Sep 23 - Mon Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2024 Season
Sept 29 - Sun Navratri 2024 Hindu
Sept 30 - Mon Rosh Hashana 2024 Jewish
October 2024    
Oct 7 - Mon Child Health Day 2024 Observance
Oct 7 - Mon Dussehra 2024 Hindu
Oct 9 - Wed Leif Erikson 2024 Observance
Oct 9 - Wed Yom Kippur 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Sukkot 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Columbus Day 2024 National holiday
Oct 16 - Wed Boss's Day 2024 Observance
Oct 21 - Mon Shemini Atzeret 2024 Jewish
Oct 22 - Tues Simchat Torah 2024 Jewish
Oct 27 - Sun Diwali 2024 Hindu
Oct 31 - Thurs Halloween 2024 Observance
November 2024    
Nov 1 - Fri All Saints' Day 2024 Christian
Nov 2 - Fri All Souls Day 2024 Christian
Nov 3 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - ends 2024 Daylight Saving
Nov 10 - Sun The Prophet's Birthday 2024 Muslim
Nov 11 - Mon Veterans Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 28 - Thurs Thanksgiving Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 29 - Fri Black Friday 2024 Observance
December 2024    
Dec 2 - Mon Cyber Monday 2024 Observance
Dec 1 - Sun Advent 2024 Christian
Dec 6 - Fri St Nicholas Day 2024 Christian
Dec 7 - Sat Pearl Harbor Remebrance Day 2024 Observance
Dec 17 - Tues Wright Brothers Day 2024 Observance
Dec 22 - Sun Winter/Summer Solstice 2024 Season
Dec 23 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Starts 2024 Jewish
Dec 24 - Tues Christmas Eve 2024 Christian
Dec 25 - Wed Christmas Day 2024 National holiday
Dec 26 - Thurs Kwanzaa -thru Jan 1 2024 Observance
Dec 30 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Dec 31 - Tues New Years Eve 2024 Observance

 


Ascension Day 2024

When is Ascension Day 2024

Ascension Day 2024

Thursday, May 09, 2024


When is Ascension Day 2025

Ascension Day 2025

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Why we celebrate Ascension Day?

Ascension Day is a Christian holiday celebrated according to the New Testament, when Jesus Christ preached to his disciples 40 days after his resurrection. It is believed that on the 40th day he took them to the Mount of Olives, where they watched him ascend to heaven. Ascension Day is the end of Easter. Depending on the phases of the moon in a particular year, the day of Ascension is celebrated on Thursday. But some churches, especially in the United States, celebrate Ascension Day next Sunday. Eastern Orthodox churches calculate the date of Easter according to the Julian calendar, and not according to the Gregorian, so they have Ascension Day after the celebration in the west.

What Do People Do?

In countries, where Ascension Day is considered an official public holiday, people go to church. In countries, where Ascension Day is considered a working day, people ask for leave to go to church for service.In Germany, Ascension Day is Father’s Day. In Sweden, people walk into the forest to hear the birds singing at dawn. In England, Ascension Day is associated with various water festivals, ranging from Well Dressing in Derbyshire and ending with the landing of the “Penny Hedge” in Whitby.

How to Celebrate?

Ascension Day isn’t a federal public holiday in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States. In the following countries it is a public holiday: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany. Government offices, schools, banks and other enterprises are closed in countries where Ascension Day is a public holiday.

Ascension Day Observances

List of dates for other years

Weekday Date Year Name
Thursday 09 May 2024 Ascension Day
Thursday 29 May 2025 Ascension Day
Thursday 14 May 2026 Ascension Day
Thursday 06 May 2027 Ascension Day
Thursday 25 May 2028 Ascension Day
Thursday 10 May 2029 Ascension Day
Thursday 30 May 2030 Ascension Day

Ascension Day Video

Ascension Day Cards

List of Common Holidays in 2024

Date Holiday Type
January 2024    
Jan 1 - Tues New Year's Day 2024 National holiday
Jan 6 - Sun Epiphany 2024 Christian
Jan 7 - Mon Orthodox Christmas Day 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 14 - Mon Orthodox New Year 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 15 - Tues Makar Sankranti 2024 Hindu
Jan 21 - Mon Tu B'Shevat 2024 Jewish
Jan 21 - Mon Martin Luther King Day 2024 National holiday
February 2024    
Feb 1 - Fri National Freedom Day 2024 Observance
Feb 1 - Fri National Wear Red Day 2024 Observance
Feb 2 - Sat Groundhog Day 2024 Observance
Feb 5 - Tues Chinese New Year 2024 Observance
Feb 12 - Tues Lincoln's Birthday 2024 Observance
Feb 14 - Thurs Valentine's Day 2024 Observance
Feb 18 - Mon Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2024 National holiday
March 2024    
Mar 1 - Fri Read Across America Day 2024 Observance
Mar 1 - Fri Employee Appreciation Day 2024 Observance
Mar 5 - Tues Maha Shivaratri 2024 Hindu
Mar 5 - Tues Mardi Gras 2024 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Lent 2019 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Ash Wednesday 2024 Christian
Mar 10 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - begins 2024 Daylight Saving
Mar 17 - Sun St. Patrick's Day 2024 Observance
Mar 20 - Wed Spring/Fall - March equinox 2024 Season
Mar 21 - Thur Purim 2024 Jewish
Mar 21 - Thurs Holi 2024 Hindu
April 2024    
Apr 1 - Mon April Fools' Day 2024 Observance
Apr 3 - Wed Isra and Mi'raj 2024 Muslim
Apr 13 - Sat Thomas Jefferson Birthday 2024 Observance
Apr 14 - Sun Rama Navami 2024 Hindu
Apr 14 -Sun Palm Sunday 2024 Christian
Apr 15 - Mon Tax Day 2024 Observance
Apr 16 - Tues National Library Workers Day 2024 Observance
Apr 18 - Thurs Maundy Thursday 2024 Christian
Apr 19 - Fri Good Friday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Holy Saturday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Passover - Starts 2024 Jewish
Apr 21 - Sun Laylat al Bara'at 2024 Muslim
Apr 21 - Sun Easter 2024 Christian
Apr 21 - Sun Earth Day 2024 Observance
Apr 22 - Mon Easter Monday 2024 Christian
Apr 24 - Wed Administrative Professionals Day 2024 Observance
Apr 25 - Thurs Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2024 Observance
Apr 26 - Fri Orthodox Good Friday 2024 Orthodox Christian
Apr 26 - Fri Arbor Day 2024 Observance
Apr 27 - Sat Passover - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Apr 28 - Sun Orthodox Easter 2024 Orthodox Christian
May 2024    
May 1 - Wed May Day 2024 Observance
May 2 - Thur Yom Hashoah 2024 Jewish
May 2 - Thurs National Day of Prayer 2024 Observance
May 5 - Sun Cinco de Mayo 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon National Nurses Day 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon Ramadan starts 2024 Muslim
May 12 - Sun Mothers' Day 2024 Observance
May 15 - Wed Peace Officers Memorial Day 2024 Observance
May 18 - Sat Armed Forces Day 2024 Observance
May 22 - Wed National Maritime Day 2024 Observance
May 23 - Thurs Lag BaOmer 2024 Jewish
May 27 - Mon Memorial Day 2024 National holiday
May 30 - Thurs Ascension Day 2024 Christian
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
June 2024    
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
Jun 5 - Wed Eid al-Fitr 2024 Muslim
Jun 6 - Thurs D-Day 2024 Observance
Jun 9 - Sun Shavuot 2024 Jewish
Jun 9 - Sun Pentecost 2024 Christian
Jun 10 - Mon Whit Monday 2024 Christian
Jun 14 - Fri Flag Day 2024 Observance
Jun 16 - Sun Fathers' Day 2024 Observance
Jun 20 - Thurs Corpus Christi 2024 Christian
Jun 21 - Fri Summer/Winter Solstice 2024 Season
July 2024    
Jul 4 - Thurs Rath Yatra 2024 Hindu
Jul 4 - Thurs 4th of July - Independence Day 2024 National holiday
Jul 28 - Sun Parents Day 2024 Observance
August 2024    
Aug 4 - Sun Friendship Day 2024 Observance
Aug 11 - Sun Day of Arafat 2024 Muslim
Aug 11 - Sun Tisha B'Av 2024 Jewish
Aug 11 - Sun Eid al-Adha 2024 Muslim
Aug 14 - Wed Raksha Bandhan 2024 Hindu
Aug 15 - Thurs Assumption of Mary 2024 Christian
Aug 19 - Mon National Aviation Day 2024 Observance
Aug 21 - Wed Senior Citizens Day 2024 Observance
Aug 23 - Fri Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Hindu
Aug 26 - Mon Women's Equality Day 2024 Observance
Aug 31 - Sat Muharram 2024 Muslim
September 2024    
Sept 2 - Mon Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Hindu
Sep 2 - Mon Labor Day 2024 National holiday
Sep 8 - Sun National Grandparents Day 2024 Observance
Sep 10 - Tues Ashura 2024 Muslim
Sep 11 - Wed Patriot Day 2024 Observance
Sep 17 - Tues Constitution Citizenship Day 2024 Observance
Sep 23 - Mon Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2024 Season
Sept 29 - Sun Navratri 2024 Hindu
Sept 30 - Mon Rosh Hashana 2024 Jewish
October 2024    
Oct 7 - Mon Child Health Day 2024 Observance
Oct 7 - Mon Dussehra 2024 Hindu
Oct 9 - Wed Leif Erikson 2024 Observance
Oct 9 - Wed Yom Kippur 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Sukkot 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Columbus Day 2024 National holiday
Oct 16 - Wed Boss's Day 2024 Observance
Oct 21 - Mon Shemini Atzeret 2024 Jewish
Oct 22 - Tues Simchat Torah 2024 Jewish
Oct 27 - Sun Diwali 2024 Hindu
Oct 31 - Thurs Halloween 2024 Observance
November 2024    
Nov 1 - Fri All Saints' Day 2024 Christian
Nov 2 - Fri All Souls Day 2024 Christian
Nov 3 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - ends 2024 Daylight Saving
Nov 10 - Sun The Prophet's Birthday 2024 Muslim
Nov 11 - Mon Veterans Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 28 - Thurs Thanksgiving Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 29 - Fri Black Friday 2024 Observance
December 2024    
Dec 2 - Mon Cyber Monday 2024 Observance
Dec 1 - Sun Advent 2024 Christian
Dec 6 - Fri St Nicholas Day 2024 Christian
Dec 7 - Sat Pearl Harbor Remebrance Day 2024 Observance
Dec 17 - Tues Wright Brothers Day 2024 Observance
Dec 22 - Sun Winter/Summer Solstice 2024 Season
Dec 23 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Starts 2024 Jewish
Dec 24 - Tues Christmas Eve 2024 Christian
Dec 25 - Wed Christmas Day 2024 National holiday
Dec 26 - Thurs Kwanzaa -thru Jan 1 2024 Observance
Dec 30 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Dec 31 - Tues New Years Eve 2024 Observance

 


Lag BaOmer 2024

When is Lag BaOmer 2024

Lag BaOmer 2024

Sunday, May 26, 2024


When is Lag BaOmer 2025

Lag BaOmer 2025

Friday, May 16, 2025

Why we celebrate Lag BaOmer?

On the 18th day of the month of Iyar on the Jewish calendar, is celebrated the holiday of Lag BaOmer. The name of the holiday is associated with the 33rd day of the count of the Omer, and the concept of “Omer” – with wheat and barley. In the book of Leviticus it’s written that God commanded the people to make an offering of barley sheaf in each of the 50 days between Easter and Shavuot. The number of the day was announced after the evening service, and eventually this ceremony became known as the “counting of the Omer”. The reason for celebrating Lag BaOmer is associated with an ancient pagan holiday that was celebrated at the same time. Another story claims that the plague that attacked the disciples of God disappeared on this very day.

What Do People Do?

Jewish communities in the United States celebrate Lag BaOmer by organizing bonfires with family. Often on this day, Jews register a marriage. Mourning ceremonies, that occur during the Omer period, are not appointed on this date. Children can shoot from a bow, eat horns.

How to Celebrate?

Lag B’Omer isn’t a federal public holiday. Government and educational institutions work in the usual way

Lag BaOmer Observances

List of dates for other years

Weekday Date Year Name
Sunday 26 May 2024 Lag BaOmer
Friday 16 May 2025 Lag BaOmer
Tuesday 05 May 2026 Lag BaOmer
Tuesday 25 May 2027 Lag BaOmer
Sunday 14 May 2028 Lag BaOmer
Thursday 03 May 2029 Lag BaOmer
Tuesday 21 May 2030 Lag BaOmer

Lag BaOmer Video

Lag BaOmer Cards

List of Common Holidays in 2024

Date Holiday Type
January 2024    
Jan 1 - Tues New Year's Day 2024 National holiday
Jan 6 - Sun Epiphany 2024 Christian
Jan 7 - Mon Orthodox Christmas Day 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 14 - Mon Orthodox New Year 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 15 - Tues Makar Sankranti 2024 Hindu
Jan 21 - Mon Tu B'Shevat 2024 Jewish
Jan 21 - Mon Martin Luther King Day 2024 National holiday
February 2024    
Feb 1 - Fri National Freedom Day 2024 Observance
Feb 1 - Fri National Wear Red Day 2024 Observance
Feb 2 - Sat Groundhog Day 2024 Observance
Feb 5 - Tues Chinese New Year 2024 Observance
Feb 12 - Tues Lincoln's Birthday 2024 Observance
Feb 14 - Thurs Valentine's Day 2024 Observance
Feb 18 - Mon Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2024 National holiday
March 2024    
Mar 1 - Fri Read Across America Day 2024 Observance
Mar 1 - Fri Employee Appreciation Day 2024 Observance
Mar 5 - Tues Maha Shivaratri 2024 Hindu
Mar 5 - Tues Mardi Gras 2024 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Lent 2019 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Ash Wednesday 2024 Christian
Mar 10 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - begins 2024 Daylight Saving
Mar 17 - Sun St. Patrick's Day 2024 Observance
Mar 20 - Wed Spring/Fall - March equinox 2024 Season
Mar 21 - Thur Purim 2024 Jewish
Mar 21 - Thurs Holi 2024 Hindu
April 2024    
Apr 1 - Mon April Fools' Day 2024 Observance
Apr 3 - Wed Isra and Mi'raj 2024 Muslim
Apr 13 - Sat Thomas Jefferson Birthday 2024 Observance
Apr 14 - Sun Rama Navami 2024 Hindu
Apr 14 -Sun Palm Sunday 2024 Christian
Apr 15 - Mon Tax Day 2024 Observance
Apr 16 - Tues National Library Workers Day 2024 Observance
Apr 18 - Thurs Maundy Thursday 2024 Christian
Apr 19 - Fri Good Friday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Holy Saturday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Passover - Starts 2024 Jewish
Apr 21 - Sun Laylat al Bara'at 2024 Muslim
Apr 21 - Sun Easter 2024 Christian
Apr 21 - Sun Earth Day 2024 Observance
Apr 22 - Mon Easter Monday 2024 Christian
Apr 24 - Wed Administrative Professionals Day 2024 Observance
Apr 25 - Thurs Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2024 Observance
Apr 26 - Fri Orthodox Good Friday 2024 Orthodox Christian
Apr 26 - Fri Arbor Day 2024 Observance
Apr 27 - Sat Passover - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Apr 28 - Sun Orthodox Easter 2024 Orthodox Christian
May 2024    
May 1 - Wed May Day 2024 Observance
May 2 - Thur Yom Hashoah 2024 Jewish
May 2 - Thurs National Day of Prayer 2024 Observance
May 5 - Sun Cinco de Mayo 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon National Nurses Day 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon Ramadan starts 2024 Muslim
May 12 - Sun Mothers' Day 2024 Observance
May 15 - Wed Peace Officers Memorial Day 2024 Observance
May 18 - Sat Armed Forces Day 2024 Observance
May 22 - Wed National Maritime Day 2024 Observance
May 23 - Thurs Lag BaOmer 2024 Jewish
May 27 - Mon Memorial Day 2024 National holiday
May 30 - Thurs Ascension Day 2024 Christian
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
June 2024    
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
Jun 5 - Wed Eid al-Fitr 2024 Muslim
Jun 6 - Thurs D-Day 2024 Observance
Jun 9 - Sun Shavuot 2024 Jewish
Jun 9 - Sun Pentecost 2024 Christian
Jun 10 - Mon Whit Monday 2024 Christian
Jun 14 - Fri Flag Day 2024 Observance
Jun 16 - Sun Fathers' Day 2024 Observance
Jun 20 - Thurs Corpus Christi 2024 Christian
Jun 21 - Fri Summer/Winter Solstice 2024 Season
July 2024    
Jul 4 - Thurs Rath Yatra 2024 Hindu
Jul 4 - Thurs 4th of July - Independence Day 2024 National holiday
Jul 28 - Sun Parents Day 2024 Observance
August 2024    
Aug 4 - Sun Friendship Day 2024 Observance
Aug 11 - Sun Day of Arafat 2024 Muslim
Aug 11 - Sun Tisha B'Av 2024 Jewish
Aug 11 - Sun Eid al-Adha 2024 Muslim
Aug 14 - Wed Raksha Bandhan 2024 Hindu
Aug 15 - Thurs Assumption of Mary 2024 Christian
Aug 19 - Mon National Aviation Day 2024 Observance
Aug 21 - Wed Senior Citizens Day 2024 Observance
Aug 23 - Fri Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Hindu
Aug 26 - Mon Women's Equality Day 2024 Observance
Aug 31 - Sat Muharram 2024 Muslim
September 2024    
Sept 2 - Mon Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Hindu
Sep 2 - Mon Labor Day 2024 National holiday
Sep 8 - Sun National Grandparents Day 2024 Observance
Sep 10 - Tues Ashura 2024 Muslim
Sep 11 - Wed Patriot Day 2024 Observance
Sep 17 - Tues Constitution Citizenship Day 2024 Observance
Sep 23 - Mon Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2024 Season
Sept 29 - Sun Navratri 2024 Hindu
Sept 30 - Mon Rosh Hashana 2024 Jewish
October 2024    
Oct 7 - Mon Child Health Day 2024 Observance
Oct 7 - Mon Dussehra 2024 Hindu
Oct 9 - Wed Leif Erikson 2024 Observance
Oct 9 - Wed Yom Kippur 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Sukkot 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Columbus Day 2024 National holiday
Oct 16 - Wed Boss's Day 2024 Observance
Oct 21 - Mon Shemini Atzeret 2024 Jewish
Oct 22 - Tues Simchat Torah 2024 Jewish
Oct 27 - Sun Diwali 2024 Hindu
Oct 31 - Thurs Halloween 2024 Observance
November 2024    
Nov 1 - Fri All Saints' Day 2024 Christian
Nov 2 - Fri All Souls Day 2024 Christian
Nov 3 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - ends 2024 Daylight Saving
Nov 10 - Sun The Prophet's Birthday 2024 Muslim
Nov 11 - Mon Veterans Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 28 - Thurs Thanksgiving Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 29 - Fri Black Friday 2024 Observance
December 2024    
Dec 2 - Mon Cyber Monday 2024 Observance
Dec 1 - Sun Advent 2024 Christian
Dec 6 - Fri St Nicholas Day 2024 Christian
Dec 7 - Sat Pearl Harbor Remebrance Day 2024 Observance
Dec 17 - Tues Wright Brothers Day 2024 Observance
Dec 22 - Sun Winter/Summer Solstice 2024 Season
Dec 23 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Starts 2024 Jewish
Dec 24 - Tues Christmas Eve 2024 Christian
Dec 25 - Wed Christmas Day 2024 National holiday
Dec 26 - Thurs Kwanzaa -thru Jan 1 2024 Observance
Dec 30 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Dec 31 - Tues New Years Eve 2024 Observance

 


American Eagle Day 2024

When is American Eagle Day 2024

American Eagle Day 2024

Thursday, June 20, 2024


When is American Eagle Day 2025

American Eagle Day 2025

Friday, June 20, 2025

Why we celebrate American Eagle Day?

American Eagle Day is considered a famous holiday in the US. This is an American national symbol, once threatened with extinction. The holiday is celebrated annually on June 20, beginning in 1782.

It was on this day and year that the bird was added to the official seal of the United States. The front side displays a bald eagle with an olive branch in the right claw and 13 arrows on the left. The olive branch and arrows symbolize the country’s commitment to peace and readiness for war. This side of the seal is the coat of arms of the United States. It is used in official documents of the government of the country.

What Do People Do?

In 1995 the President Bill Clinton was proclaimed the first celebration. In this day the enterprises, shops and government offices are open.

How to Celebrate?

On this day organizations carry out various programs, lectures, seminars to raise awareness of the importance of preserving and protecting eagles, as well as other animals.

American Eagle Day Observances

List of dates for other years

Weekday Date Year Name
Sunday 20 June 2021 American Eagle Day
Monday 20 June 2022 American Eagle Day
Tuesday 20 June 2023 American Eagle Day
Thursday 20 June 2024 American Eagle Day
Friday 20 June 2025 American Eagle Day
Saturday 20 June 2026 American Eagle Day
Sunday 20 June 2027 American Eagle Day
Tuesday 20 June 2028 American Eagle Day
Wednesday 20 June 2029 American Eagle Day
Thursday 20 June 2030 American Eagle Day
Friday 20 June 2031 American Eagle Day
Sunday 20 June 2032 American Eagle Day
Monday 20 June 2033 American Eagle Day
Tuesday 20 June 2034 American Eagle Day

American Eagle Day Video

American Eagle Day Cards

List of Common Holidays in 2024

Date Holiday Type
January 2024    
Jan 1 - Tues New Year's Day 2024 National holiday
Jan 6 - Sun Epiphany 2024 Christian
Jan 7 - Mon Orthodox Christmas Day 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 14 - Mon Orthodox New Year 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 15 - Tues Makar Sankranti 2024 Hindu
Jan 21 - Mon Tu B'Shevat 2024 Jewish
Jan 21 - Mon Martin Luther King Day 2024 National holiday
February 2024    
Feb 1 - Fri National Freedom Day 2024 Observance
Feb 1 - Fri National Wear Red Day 2024 Observance
Feb 2 - Sat Groundhog Day 2024 Observance
Feb 5 - Tues Chinese New Year 2024 Observance
Feb 12 - Tues Lincoln's Birthday 2024 Observance
Feb 14 - Thurs Valentine's Day 2024 Observance
Feb 18 - Mon Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2024 National holiday
March 2024    
Mar 1 - Fri Read Across America Day 2024 Observance
Mar 1 - Fri Employee Appreciation Day 2024 Observance
Mar 5 - Tues Maha Shivaratri 2024 Hindu
Mar 5 - Tues Mardi Gras 2024 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Lent 2019 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Ash Wednesday 2024 Christian
Mar 10 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - begins 2024 Daylight Saving
Mar 17 - Sun St. Patrick's Day 2024 Observance
Mar 20 - Wed Spring/Fall - March equinox 2024 Season
Mar 21 - Thur Purim 2024 Jewish
Mar 21 - Thurs Holi 2024 Hindu
April 2024    
Apr 1 - Mon April Fools' Day 2024 Observance
Apr 3 - Wed Isra and Mi'raj 2024 Muslim
Apr 13 - Sat Thomas Jefferson Birthday 2024 Observance
Apr 14 - Sun Rama Navami 2024 Hindu
Apr 14 -Sun Palm Sunday 2024 Christian
Apr 15 - Mon Tax Day 2024 Observance
Apr 16 - Tues National Library Workers Day 2024 Observance
Apr 18 - Thurs Maundy Thursday 2024 Christian
Apr 19 - Fri Good Friday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Holy Saturday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Passover - Starts 2024 Jewish
Apr 21 - Sun Laylat al Bara'at 2024 Muslim
Apr 21 - Sun Easter 2024 Christian
Apr 21 - Sun Earth Day 2024 Observance
Apr 22 - Mon Easter Monday 2024 Christian
Apr 24 - Wed Administrative Professionals Day 2024 Observance
Apr 25 - Thurs Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2024 Observance
Apr 26 - Fri Orthodox Good Friday 2024 Orthodox Christian
Apr 26 - Fri Arbor Day 2024 Observance
Apr 27 - Sat Passover - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Apr 28 - Sun Orthodox Easter 2024 Orthodox Christian
May 2024    
May 1 - Wed May Day 2024 Observance
May 2 - Thur Yom Hashoah 2024 Jewish
May 2 - Thurs National Day of Prayer 2024 Observance
May 5 - Sun Cinco de Mayo 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon National Nurses Day 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon Ramadan starts 2024 Muslim
May 12 - Sun Mothers' Day 2024 Observance
May 15 - Wed Peace Officers Memorial Day 2024 Observance
May 18 - Sat Armed Forces Day 2024 Observance
May 22 - Wed National Maritime Day 2024 Observance
May 23 - Thurs Lag BaOmer 2024 Jewish
May 27 - Mon Memorial Day 2024 National holiday
May 30 - Thurs Ascension Day 2024 Christian
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
June 2024    
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
Jun 5 - Wed Eid al-Fitr 2024 Muslim
Jun 6 - Thurs D-Day 2024 Observance
Jun 9 - Sun Shavuot 2024 Jewish
Jun 9 - Sun Pentecost 2024 Christian
Jun 10 - Mon Whit Monday 2024 Christian
Jun 14 - Fri Flag Day 2024 Observance
Jun 16 - Sun Fathers' Day 2024 Observance
Jun 20 - Thurs Corpus Christi 2024 Christian
Jun 21 - Fri Summer/Winter Solstice 2024 Season
July 2024    
Jul 4 - Thurs Rath Yatra 2024 Hindu
Jul 4 - Thurs 4th of July - Independence Day 2024 National holiday
Jul 28 - Sun Parents Day 2024 Observance
August 2024    
Aug 4 - Sun Friendship Day 2024 Observance
Aug 11 - Sun Day of Arafat 2024 Muslim
Aug 11 - Sun Tisha B'Av 2024 Jewish
Aug 11 - Sun Eid al-Adha 2024 Muslim
Aug 14 - Wed Raksha Bandhan 2024 Hindu
Aug 15 - Thurs Assumption of Mary 2024 Christian
Aug 19 - Mon National Aviation Day 2024 Observance
Aug 21 - Wed Senior Citizens Day 2024 Observance
Aug 23 - Fri Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Hindu
Aug 26 - Mon Women's Equality Day 2024 Observance
Aug 31 - Sat Muharram 2024 Muslim
September 2024    
Sept 2 - Mon Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Hindu
Sep 2 - Mon Labor Day 2024 National holiday
Sep 8 - Sun National Grandparents Day 2024 Observance
Sep 10 - Tues Ashura 2024 Muslim
Sep 11 - Wed Patriot Day 2024 Observance
Sep 17 - Tues Constitution Citizenship Day 2024 Observance
Sep 23 - Mon Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2024 Season
Sept 29 - Sun Navratri 2024 Hindu
Sept 30 - Mon Rosh Hashana 2024 Jewish
October 2024    
Oct 7 - Mon Child Health Day 2024 Observance
Oct 7 - Mon Dussehra 2024 Hindu
Oct 9 - Wed Leif Erikson 2024 Observance
Oct 9 - Wed Yom Kippur 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Sukkot 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Columbus Day 2024 National holiday
Oct 16 - Wed Boss's Day 2024 Observance
Oct 21 - Mon Shemini Atzeret 2024 Jewish
Oct 22 - Tues Simchat Torah 2024 Jewish
Oct 27 - Sun Diwali 2024 Hindu
Oct 31 - Thurs Halloween 2024 Observance
November 2024    
Nov 1 - Fri All Saints' Day 2024 Christian
Nov 2 - Fri All Souls Day 2024 Christian
Nov 3 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - ends 2024 Daylight Saving
Nov 10 - Sun The Prophet's Birthday 2024 Muslim
Nov 11 - Mon Veterans Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 28 - Thurs Thanksgiving Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 29 - Fri Black Friday 2024 Observance
December 2024    
Dec 2 - Mon Cyber Monday 2024 Observance
Dec 1 - Sun Advent 2024 Christian
Dec 6 - Fri St Nicholas Day 2024 Christian
Dec 7 - Sat Pearl Harbor Remebrance Day 2024 Observance
Dec 17 - Tues Wright Brothers Day 2024 Observance
Dec 22 - Sun Winter/Summer Solstice 2024 Season
Dec 23 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Starts 2024 Jewish
Dec 24 - Tues Christmas Eve 2024 Christian
Dec 25 - Wed Christmas Day 2024 National holiday
Dec 26 - Thurs Kwanzaa -thru Jan 1 2024 Observance
Dec 30 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Dec 31 - Tues New Years Eve 2024 Observance

 


National Maritime Day 2024

When is National Maritime Day 2024

National Maritime Day 2024

Wednesday, May 22, 2024


When is National Maritime Day 2025

National Maritime Day 2025

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Why we celebrate National Maritime Day?

National Maritime Day is celebrated in the United States on May 22. On this day, the American people are grateful and appreciative of the sailors for their protection. The date of the celebration is connected with the fact that on this day the American ship “Savannah” sailed from the USA to England. This event marked the first successful crossing of the Atlantic Ocean using a steam engine. On May 20, 1933, Congress declared May 22 the National Sea Day.During World War II, more than 250,000 members of the American merchant navy served their country, more than 6,700 gave their lives, hundreds were detained as prisoners of war, and more than 800 ships were sunk or damaged.The President personally congratulates the naval forces on their professional holiday. The flag is hung out in private houses, on government buildings.

What Do People Do?

Many public organizations in the United States celebrate National Maritime Day, visiting naval museums and celebrations at seaports. On this day, laying flowers at the memorial monuments.

How to Celebrate?

National Maritime Day isn’t considered a federal public holiday in the United States. On this day, state-owned enterprises and private companies operate in the usual way.

National Maritime Day Observances

List of dates for other years

Weekday Date Year Name
Saturday 22 May 2021 National Maritime Day
Sunday 22 May 2022 National Maritime Day
Monday 22 May 2023 National Maritime Day
Wednesday 22 May 2024 National Maritime Day
Thursday 22 May 2025 National Maritime Day
Friday 22 May 2026 National Maritime Day
Saturday 22 May 2027 National Maritime Day
Monday 22 May 2028 National Maritime Day
Tuesday 22 May 2029 National Maritime Day
Wednesday 22 May 2030 National Maritime Day
Thursday 22 May 2031 National Maritime Day
Saturday 22 May 2032 National Maritime Day
Sunday 22 May 2033 National Maritime Day
Monday 22 May 2034 National Maritime Day

National Maritime Day Video

National Maritime Day Cards

List of Common Holidays in 2024

Date Holiday Type
January 2024    
Jan 1 - Tues New Year's Day 2024 National holiday
Jan 6 - Sun Epiphany 2024 Christian
Jan 7 - Mon Orthodox Christmas Day 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 14 - Mon Orthodox New Year 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 15 - Tues Makar Sankranti 2024 Hindu
Jan 21 - Mon Tu B'Shevat 2024 Jewish
Jan 21 - Mon Martin Luther King Day 2024 National holiday
February 2024    
Feb 1 - Fri National Freedom Day 2024 Observance
Feb 1 - Fri National Wear Red Day 2024 Observance
Feb 2 - Sat Groundhog Day 2024 Observance
Feb 5 - Tues Chinese New Year 2024 Observance
Feb 12 - Tues Lincoln's Birthday 2024 Observance
Feb 14 - Thurs Valentine's Day 2024 Observance
Feb 18 - Mon Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2024 National holiday
March 2024    
Mar 1 - Fri Read Across America Day 2024 Observance
Mar 1 - Fri Employee Appreciation Day 2024 Observance
Mar 5 - Tues Maha Shivaratri 2024 Hindu
Mar 5 - Tues Mardi Gras 2024 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Lent 2019 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Ash Wednesday 2024 Christian
Mar 10 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - begins 2024 Daylight Saving
Mar 17 - Sun St. Patrick's Day 2024 Observance
Mar 20 - Wed Spring/Fall - March equinox 2024 Season
Mar 21 - Thur Purim 2024 Jewish
Mar 21 - Thurs Holi 2024 Hindu
April 2024    
Apr 1 - Mon April Fools' Day 2024 Observance
Apr 3 - Wed Isra and Mi'raj 2024 Muslim
Apr 13 - Sat Thomas Jefferson Birthday 2024 Observance
Apr 14 - Sun Rama Navami 2024 Hindu
Apr 14 -Sun Palm Sunday 2024 Christian
Apr 15 - Mon Tax Day 2024 Observance
Apr 16 - Tues National Library Workers Day 2024 Observance
Apr 18 - Thurs Maundy Thursday 2024 Christian
Apr 19 - Fri Good Friday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Holy Saturday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Passover - Starts 2024 Jewish
Apr 21 - Sun Laylat al Bara'at 2024 Muslim
Apr 21 - Sun Easter 2024 Christian
Apr 21 - Sun Earth Day 2024 Observance
Apr 22 - Mon Easter Monday 2024 Christian
Apr 24 - Wed Administrative Professionals Day 2024 Observance
Apr 25 - Thurs Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2024 Observance
Apr 26 - Fri Orthodox Good Friday 2024 Orthodox Christian
Apr 26 - Fri Arbor Day 2024 Observance
Apr 27 - Sat Passover - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Apr 28 - Sun Orthodox Easter 2024 Orthodox Christian
May 2024    
May 1 - Wed May Day 2024 Observance
May 2 - Thur Yom Hashoah 2024 Jewish
May 2 - Thurs National Day of Prayer 2024 Observance
May 5 - Sun Cinco de Mayo 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon National Nurses Day 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon Ramadan starts 2024 Muslim
May 12 - Sun Mothers' Day 2024 Observance
May 15 - Wed Peace Officers Memorial Day 2024 Observance
May 18 - Sat Armed Forces Day 2024 Observance
May 22 - Wed National Maritime Day 2024 Observance
May 23 - Thurs Lag BaOmer 2024 Jewish
May 27 - Mon Memorial Day 2024 National holiday
May 30 - Thurs Ascension Day 2024 Christian
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
June 2024    
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
Jun 5 - Wed Eid al-Fitr 2024 Muslim
Jun 6 - Thurs D-Day 2024 Observance
Jun 9 - Sun Shavuot 2024 Jewish
Jun 9 - Sun Pentecost 2024 Christian
Jun 10 - Mon Whit Monday 2024 Christian
Jun 14 - Fri Flag Day 2024 Observance
Jun 16 - Sun Fathers' Day 2024 Observance
Jun 20 - Thurs Corpus Christi 2024 Christian
Jun 21 - Fri Summer/Winter Solstice 2024 Season
July 2024    
Jul 4 - Thurs Rath Yatra 2024 Hindu
Jul 4 - Thurs 4th of July - Independence Day 2024 National holiday
Jul 28 - Sun Parents Day 2024 Observance
August 2024    
Aug 4 - Sun Friendship Day 2024 Observance
Aug 11 - Sun Day of Arafat 2024 Muslim
Aug 11 - Sun Tisha B'Av 2024 Jewish
Aug 11 - Sun Eid al-Adha 2024 Muslim
Aug 14 - Wed Raksha Bandhan 2024 Hindu
Aug 15 - Thurs Assumption of Mary 2024 Christian
Aug 19 - Mon National Aviation Day 2024 Observance
Aug 21 - Wed Senior Citizens Day 2024 Observance
Aug 23 - Fri Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Hindu
Aug 26 - Mon Women's Equality Day 2024 Observance
Aug 31 - Sat Muharram 2024 Muslim
September 2024    
Sept 2 - Mon Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Hindu
Sep 2 - Mon Labor Day 2024 National holiday
Sep 8 - Sun National Grandparents Day 2024 Observance
Sep 10 - Tues Ashura 2024 Muslim
Sep 11 - Wed Patriot Day 2024 Observance
Sep 17 - Tues Constitution Citizenship Day 2024 Observance
Sep 23 - Mon Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2024 Season
Sept 29 - Sun Navratri 2024 Hindu
Sept 30 - Mon Rosh Hashana 2024 Jewish
October 2024    
Oct 7 - Mon Child Health Day 2024 Observance
Oct 7 - Mon Dussehra 2024 Hindu
Oct 9 - Wed Leif Erikson 2024 Observance
Oct 9 - Wed Yom Kippur 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Sukkot 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Columbus Day 2024 National holiday
Oct 16 - Wed Boss's Day 2024 Observance
Oct 21 - Mon Shemini Atzeret 2024 Jewish
Oct 22 - Tues Simchat Torah 2024 Jewish
Oct 27 - Sun Diwali 2024 Hindu
Oct 31 - Thurs Halloween 2024 Observance
November 2024    
Nov 1 - Fri All Saints' Day 2024 Christian
Nov 2 - Fri All Souls Day 2024 Christian
Nov 3 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - ends 2024 Daylight Saving
Nov 10 - Sun The Prophet's Birthday 2024 Muslim
Nov 11 - Mon Veterans Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 28 - Thurs Thanksgiving Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 29 - Fri Black Friday 2024 Observance
December 2024    
Dec 2 - Mon Cyber Monday 2024 Observance
Dec 1 - Sun Advent 2024 Christian
Dec 6 - Fri St Nicholas Day 2024 Christian
Dec 7 - Sat Pearl Harbor Remebrance Day 2024 Observance
Dec 17 - Tues Wright Brothers Day 2024 Observance
Dec 22 - Sun Winter/Summer Solstice 2024 Season
Dec 23 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Starts 2024 Jewish
Dec 24 - Tues Christmas Eve 2024 Christian
Dec 25 - Wed Christmas Day 2024 National holiday
Dec 26 - Thurs Kwanzaa -thru Jan 1 2024 Observance
Dec 30 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Dec 31 - Tues New Years Eve 2024 Observance

 


Armed Forces Day 2024

When is Armed Forces Day 2024

Armed Forces Day 2024

Saturday, May 18, 2024


When is Armed Forces Day 2025

Armed Forces Day 2025

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Why we celebrate Armed Forces Day 2024 ?

Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of May. In 2024 , the holiday falls on May 18th. On this day, revered men and women serving in the Armed Forces of the country. The idea of ​​creating a holiday belongs to Harry S. Truman. He united the military heroes for their patriotic service in support of the United States of America. Until 1949, one-day celebrations were held for each branch of the army, army, navy, marine corps and air force. On August 21, 1949, Minister of Defense Louis Johnson announced the celebration of Armed Forces Day. The first official Day of the Armed Forces was held on May 20, 1950. More than 10,000 veterans and military personnel took part in the parade. The celebration was not limited to the United States.

What Do People Do?

Armed Forces Day is not a federal holiday. Many military facilities are available for public viewing. On this day, it is customary to wear national clothes, hang out the American flag, talk with the military, make donations to military organizations.

How to Celebrate?

Since 1961, John F. Kennedy declared the Armed Forces Day a national holiday. It is marked by a demonstration of exercises, parades and techniques that emphasize and honor the national army. Offices, banks and other companies are operating normally.

Armed Forces Day Observances

List of dates for other years

Weekday Date Year Name
Saturday 18 May 2024 Armed Forces Day
Saturday 17 May 2025 Armed Forces Day
Saturday 16 May 2026 Armed Forces Day
Saturday 15 May 2027 Armed Forces Day
Saturday 20 May 2028 Armed Forces Day
Saturday 19 May 2029 Armed Forces Day
Saturday 18 May 2030 Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day Video

Armed Forces Day Cards

List of Common Holidays in 2024

Date Holiday Type
January 2024    
Jan 1 - Tues New Year's Day 2024 National holiday
Jan 6 - Sun Epiphany 2024 Christian
Jan 7 - Mon Orthodox Christmas Day 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 14 - Mon Orthodox New Year 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 15 - Tues Makar Sankranti 2024 Hindu
Jan 21 - Mon Tu B'Shevat 2024 Jewish
Jan 21 - Mon Martin Luther King Day 2024 National holiday
February 2024    
Feb 1 - Fri National Freedom Day 2024 Observance
Feb 1 - Fri National Wear Red Day 2024 Observance
Feb 2 - Sat Groundhog Day 2024 Observance
Feb 5 - Tues Chinese New Year 2024 Observance
Feb 12 - Tues Lincoln's Birthday 2024 Observance
Feb 14 - Thurs Valentine's Day 2024 Observance
Feb 18 - Mon Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2024 National holiday
March 2024    
Mar 1 - Fri Read Across America Day 2024 Observance
Mar 1 - Fri Employee Appreciation Day 2024 Observance
Mar 5 - Tues Maha Shivaratri 2024 Hindu
Mar 5 - Tues Mardi Gras 2024 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Lent 2019 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Ash Wednesday 2024 Christian
Mar 10 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - begins 2024 Daylight Saving
Mar 17 - Sun St. Patrick's Day 2024 Observance
Mar 20 - Wed Spring/Fall - March equinox 2024 Season
Mar 21 - Thur Purim 2024 Jewish
Mar 21 - Thurs Holi 2024 Hindu
April 2024    
Apr 1 - Mon April Fools' Day 2024 Observance
Apr 3 - Wed Isra and Mi'raj 2024 Muslim
Apr 13 - Sat Thomas Jefferson Birthday 2024 Observance
Apr 14 - Sun Rama Navami 2024 Hindu
Apr 14 -Sun Palm Sunday 2024 Christian
Apr 15 - Mon Tax Day 2024 Observance
Apr 16 - Tues National Library Workers Day 2024 Observance
Apr 18 - Thurs Maundy Thursday 2024 Christian
Apr 19 - Fri Good Friday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Holy Saturday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Passover - Starts 2024 Jewish
Apr 21 - Sun Laylat al Bara'at 2024 Muslim
Apr 21 - Sun Easter 2024 Christian
Apr 21 - Sun Earth Day 2024 Observance
Apr 22 - Mon Easter Monday 2024 Christian
Apr 24 - Wed Administrative Professionals Day 2024 Observance
Apr 25 - Thurs Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2024 Observance
Apr 26 - Fri Orthodox Good Friday 2024 Orthodox Christian
Apr 26 - Fri Arbor Day 2024 Observance
Apr 27 - Sat Passover - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Apr 28 - Sun Orthodox Easter 2024 Orthodox Christian
May 2024    
May 1 - Wed May Day 2024 Observance
May 2 - Thur Yom Hashoah 2024 Jewish
May 2 - Thurs National Day of Prayer 2024 Observance
May 5 - Sun Cinco de Mayo 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon National Nurses Day 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon Ramadan starts 2024 Muslim
May 12 - Sun Mothers' Day 2024 Observance
May 15 - Wed Peace Officers Memorial Day 2024 Observance
May 18 - Sat Armed Forces Day 2024 Observance
May 22 - Wed National Maritime Day 2024 Observance
May 23 - Thurs Lag BaOmer 2024 Jewish
May 27 - Mon Memorial Day 2024 National holiday
May 30 - Thurs Ascension Day 2024 Christian
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
June 2024    
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
Jun 5 - Wed Eid al-Fitr 2024 Muslim
Jun 6 - Thurs D-Day 2024 Observance
Jun 9 - Sun Shavuot 2024 Jewish
Jun 9 - Sun Pentecost 2024 Christian
Jun 10 - Mon Whit Monday 2024 Christian
Jun 14 - Fri Flag Day 2024 Observance
Jun 16 - Sun Fathers' Day 2024 Observance
Jun 20 - Thurs Corpus Christi 2024 Christian
Jun 21 - Fri Summer/Winter Solstice 2024 Season
July 2024    
Jul 4 - Thurs Rath Yatra 2024 Hindu
Jul 4 - Thurs 4th of July - Independence Day 2024 National holiday
Jul 28 - Sun Parents Day 2024 Observance
August 2024    
Aug 4 - Sun Friendship Day 2024 Observance
Aug 11 - Sun Day of Arafat 2024 Muslim
Aug 11 - Sun Tisha B'Av 2024 Jewish
Aug 11 - Sun Eid al-Adha 2024 Muslim
Aug 14 - Wed Raksha Bandhan 2024 Hindu
Aug 15 - Thurs Assumption of Mary 2024 Christian
Aug 19 - Mon National Aviation Day 2024 Observance
Aug 21 - Wed Senior Citizens Day 2024 Observance
Aug 23 - Fri Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Hindu
Aug 26 - Mon Women's Equality Day 2024 Observance
Aug 31 - Sat Muharram 2024 Muslim
September 2024    
Sept 2 - Mon Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Hindu
Sep 2 - Mon Labor Day 2024 National holiday
Sep 8 - Sun National Grandparents Day 2024 Observance
Sep 10 - Tues Ashura 2024 Muslim
Sep 11 - Wed Patriot Day 2024 Observance
Sep 17 - Tues Constitution Citizenship Day 2024 Observance
Sep 23 - Mon Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2024 Season
Sept 29 - Sun Navratri 2024 Hindu
Sept 30 - Mon Rosh Hashana 2024 Jewish
October 2024    
Oct 7 - Mon Child Health Day 2024 Observance
Oct 7 - Mon Dussehra 2024 Hindu
Oct 9 - Wed Leif Erikson 2024 Observance
Oct 9 - Wed Yom Kippur 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Sukkot 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Columbus Day 2024 National holiday
Oct 16 - Wed Boss's Day 2024 Observance
Oct 21 - Mon Shemini Atzeret 2024 Jewish
Oct 22 - Tues Simchat Torah 2024 Jewish
Oct 27 - Sun Diwali 2024 Hindu
Oct 31 - Thurs Halloween 2024 Observance
November 2024    
Nov 1 - Fri All Saints' Day 2024 Christian
Nov 2 - Fri All Souls Day 2024 Christian
Nov 3 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - ends 2024 Daylight Saving
Nov 10 - Sun The Prophet's Birthday 2024 Muslim
Nov 11 - Mon Veterans Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 28 - Thurs Thanksgiving Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 29 - Fri Black Friday 2024 Observance
December 2024    
Dec 2 - Mon Cyber Monday 2024 Observance
Dec 1 - Sun Advent 2024 Christian
Dec 6 - Fri St Nicholas Day 2024 Christian
Dec 7 - Sat Pearl Harbor Remebrance Day 2024 Observance
Dec 17 - Tues Wright Brothers Day 2024 Observance
Dec 22 - Sun Winter/Summer Solstice 2024 Season
Dec 23 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Starts 2024 Jewish
Dec 24 - Tues Christmas Eve 2024 Christian
Dec 25 - Wed Christmas Day 2024 National holiday
Dec 26 - Thurs Kwanzaa -thru Jan 1 2024 Observance
Dec 30 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Dec 31 - Tues New Years Eve 2024 Observance

 


Isra and Mi’raj 2024

When is Isra and Mi’raj 2024

Isra and Mi’raj 2024

Wednesday, February 07, 2024


When is Isra and Mi’raj 2025

Isra and Mi’raj 2025

Monday, January 27, 2025

Why we celebrate Isra and Mi’raj?

Isra and Mi’raj commemorates the journey of the Prophet Mohammed from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent to heaven. This happened on the 27th day of Rajab, the seventh month of the Islamic calendar.One night, in the 10th year of the prophecy of Muhammad, the angel Gabriel woke him up and went with him to Jerusalem. Muhammad prayed on the site of the Temple of Solomon with the prophets Abraham, Moses, Jesus and others. Then the prophet Mohammed ascended to heaven.

What Do People Do?

Isra and Mi’raj is celebrated in the USA and other countries with muslim belief. People pray this evening, attend services and sermons in Islamic centers or mosques. Some Muslims celebrate this event for more than two days. In recent years, scientific conferences have been held in the United States on this day.

How to Celebrate?

Isra and Mi’raj isn’t a federal public holiday in the United States. In the evening traffic jams may occur on central highways of the city and near mosques. Public transport works according to the usual schedule.

Isra and Mi’raj Observances

List of dates for other years

Weekday Date Year Name
Wednesday 07 February 2024 Isra and Mi’raj
Monday 27 January 2025 Isra and Mi’raj
Friday 16 January 2026 Isra and Mi’raj
Wednesday 06 January 2027 Isra and Mi’raj
Tuesday 26 December 2028 Isra and Mi’raj
Tuesday 04 December 2029 Isra and Mi’raj
Saturday 23 November 2030 Isra and Mi’raj

Isra and Mi’raj Video

Isra and Mi’raj Cards

List of Common Holidays in 2024

Date Holiday Type
January 2024    
Jan 1 - Tues New Year's Day 2024 National holiday
Jan 6 - Sun Epiphany 2024 Christian
Jan 7 - Mon Orthodox Christmas Day 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 14 - Mon Orthodox New Year 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 15 - Tues Makar Sankranti 2024 Hindu
Jan 21 - Mon Tu B'Shevat 2024 Jewish
Jan 21 - Mon Martin Luther King Day 2024 National holiday
February 2024    
Feb 1 - Fri National Freedom Day 2024 Observance
Feb 1 - Fri National Wear Red Day 2024 Observance
Feb 2 - Sat Groundhog Day 2024 Observance
Feb 5 - Tues Chinese New Year 2024 Observance
Feb 12 - Tues Lincoln's Birthday 2024 Observance
Feb 14 - Thurs Valentine's Day 2024 Observance
Feb 18 - Mon Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2024 National holiday
March 2024    
Mar 1 - Fri Read Across America Day 2024 Observance
Mar 1 - Fri Employee Appreciation Day 2024 Observance
Mar 5 - Tues Maha Shivaratri 2024 Hindu
Mar 5 - Tues Mardi Gras 2024 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Lent 2019 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Ash Wednesday 2024 Christian
Mar 10 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - begins 2024 Daylight Saving
Mar 17 - Sun St. Patrick's Day 2024 Observance
Mar 20 - Wed Spring/Fall - March equinox 2024 Season
Mar 21 - Thur Purim 2024 Jewish
Mar 21 - Thurs Holi 2024 Hindu
April 2024    
Apr 1 - Mon April Fools' Day 2024 Observance
Apr 3 - Wed Isra and Mi'raj 2024 Muslim
Apr 13 - Sat Thomas Jefferson Birthday 2024 Observance
Apr 14 - Sun Rama Navami 2024 Hindu
Apr 14 -Sun Palm Sunday 2024 Christian
Apr 15 - Mon Tax Day 2024 Observance
Apr 16 - Tues National Library Workers Day 2024 Observance
Apr 18 - Thurs Maundy Thursday 2024 Christian
Apr 19 - Fri Good Friday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Holy Saturday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Passover - Starts 2024 Jewish
Apr 21 - Sun Laylat al Bara'at 2024 Muslim
Apr 21 - Sun Easter 2024 Christian
Apr 21 - Sun Earth Day 2024 Observance
Apr 22 - Mon Easter Monday 2024 Christian
Apr 24 - Wed Administrative Professionals Day 2024 Observance
Apr 25 - Thurs Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2024 Observance
Apr 26 - Fri Orthodox Good Friday 2024 Orthodox Christian
Apr 26 - Fri Arbor Day 2024 Observance
Apr 27 - Sat Passover - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Apr 28 - Sun Orthodox Easter 2024 Orthodox Christian
May 2024    
May 1 - Wed May Day 2024 Observance
May 2 - Thur Yom Hashoah 2024 Jewish
May 2 - Thurs National Day of Prayer 2024 Observance
May 5 - Sun Cinco de Mayo 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon National Nurses Day 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon Ramadan starts 2024 Muslim
May 12 - Sun Mothers' Day 2024 Observance
May 15 - Wed Peace Officers Memorial Day 2024 Observance
May 18 - Sat Armed Forces Day 2024 Observance
May 22 - Wed National Maritime Day 2024 Observance
May 23 - Thurs Lag BaOmer 2024 Jewish
May 27 - Mon Memorial Day 2024 National holiday
May 30 - Thurs Ascension Day 2024 Christian
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
June 2024    
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
Jun 5 - Wed Eid al-Fitr 2024 Muslim
Jun 6 - Thurs D-Day 2024 Observance
Jun 9 - Sun Shavuot 2024 Jewish
Jun 9 - Sun Pentecost 2024 Christian
Jun 10 - Mon Whit Monday 2024 Christian
Jun 14 - Fri Flag Day 2024 Observance
Jun 16 - Sun Fathers' Day 2024 Observance
Jun 20 - Thurs Corpus Christi 2024 Christian
Jun 21 - Fri Summer/Winter Solstice 2024 Season
July 2024    
Jul 4 - Thurs Rath Yatra 2024 Hindu
Jul 4 - Thurs 4th of July - Independence Day 2024 National holiday
Jul 28 - Sun Parents Day 2024 Observance
August 2024    
Aug 4 - Sun Friendship Day 2024 Observance
Aug 11 - Sun Day of Arafat 2024 Muslim
Aug 11 - Sun Tisha B'Av 2024 Jewish
Aug 11 - Sun Eid al-Adha 2024 Muslim
Aug 14 - Wed Raksha Bandhan 2024 Hindu
Aug 15 - Thurs Assumption of Mary 2024 Christian
Aug 19 - Mon National Aviation Day 2024 Observance
Aug 21 - Wed Senior Citizens Day 2024 Observance
Aug 23 - Fri Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Hindu
Aug 26 - Mon Women's Equality Day 2024 Observance
Aug 31 - Sat Muharram 2024 Muslim
September 2024    
Sept 2 - Mon Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Hindu
Sep 2 - Mon Labor Day 2024 National holiday
Sep 8 - Sun National Grandparents Day 2024 Observance
Sep 10 - Tues Ashura 2024 Muslim
Sep 11 - Wed Patriot Day 2024 Observance
Sep 17 - Tues Constitution Citizenship Day 2024 Observance
Sep 23 - Mon Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2024 Season
Sept 29 - Sun Navratri 2024 Hindu
Sept 30 - Mon Rosh Hashana 2024 Jewish
October 2024    
Oct 7 - Mon Child Health Day 2024 Observance
Oct 7 - Mon Dussehra 2024 Hindu
Oct 9 - Wed Leif Erikson 2024 Observance
Oct 9 - Wed Yom Kippur 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Sukkot 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Columbus Day 2024 National holiday
Oct 16 - Wed Boss's Day 2024 Observance
Oct 21 - Mon Shemini Atzeret 2024 Jewish
Oct 22 - Tues Simchat Torah 2024 Jewish
Oct 27 - Sun Diwali 2024 Hindu
Oct 31 - Thurs Halloween 2024 Observance
November 2024    
Nov 1 - Fri All Saints' Day 2024 Christian
Nov 2 - Fri All Souls Day 2024 Christian
Nov 3 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - ends 2024 Daylight Saving
Nov 10 - Sun The Prophet's Birthday 2024 Muslim
Nov 11 - Mon Veterans Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 28 - Thurs Thanksgiving Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 29 - Fri Black Friday 2024 Observance
December 2024    
Dec 2 - Mon Cyber Monday 2024 Observance
Dec 1 - Sun Advent 2024 Christian
Dec 6 - Fri St Nicholas Day 2024 Christian
Dec 7 - Sat Pearl Harbor Remebrance Day 2024 Observance
Dec 17 - Tues Wright Brothers Day 2024 Observance
Dec 22 - Sun Winter/Summer Solstice 2024 Season
Dec 23 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Starts 2024 Jewish
Dec 24 - Tues Christmas Eve 2024 Christian
Dec 25 - Wed Christmas Day 2024 National holiday
Dec 26 - Thurs Kwanzaa -thru Jan 1 2024 Observance
Dec 30 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Dec 31 - Tues New Years Eve 2024 Observance

 


Peace Officers Memorial Day 2024

When is Peace Officers Memorial Day 2024

Peace Officers Memorial Day 2024

Wednesday, May 15, 2024


When is Peace Officers Memorial Day 2025

Peace Officers Memorial Day 2025

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Why we celebrate Peace Officers Memorial Day?

Peace Officers Memorial Day is held annually in the United States on May 15th. The holiday is dedicated to federal, state and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. This holiday falls on Police Week. The decision to organize the Peace Officers Memorial Day was proposed on October 1, 1961 by Congress. President John F. Kennedy signed the bill on October 1, 1962. On this day, government officials hang half the United States flag on all government buildings.

What Do People Do?

Peace Officers Memorial Day is celebrated in all states. According to statistics, each year about 140–160 officers die in the line of duty. On this day, it is customary to pay tribute to the dead officers. Police departments organize wreath-laying ceremonies at the plaques. Every year, a wreath is laid at the Memorial of National Law Enforcement Officers in Washington. On this day, people are also reminded of the need to be vigilant against all forms of crime.

How to Celebrate?

Peace Officers Memorial Day isn’t a public holiday. All organizations and schools are working in the usual way.

Peace Officers Memorial Day Observances

List of dates for other years

Weekday Date Year Name
Saturday 15 May 2021 Peace Officers Memorial Day
Sunday 15 May 2022 Peace Officers Memorial Day
Monday 15 May 2023 Peace Officers Memorial Day
Wednesday 15 May 2024 Peace Officers Memorial Day
Thursday 15 May 2025 Peace Officers Memorial Day
Friday 15 May 2026 Peace Officers Memorial Day
Saturday 15 May 2027 Peace Officers Memorial Day
Monday 15 May 2028 Peace Officers Memorial Day
Tuesday 15 May 2029 Peace Officers Memorial Day
Wednesday 15 May 2030 Peace Officers Memorial Day
Thursday 15 May 2031 Peace Officers Memorial Day
Saturday 15 May 2032 Peace Officers Memorial Day
Sunday 15 May 2033 Peace Officers Memorial Day
Monday 15 May 2034 Peace Officers Memorial Day

Peace Officers Memorial Day Video

Peace Officers Memorial Day Cards

List of Common Holidays in 2024

Date Holiday Type
January 2024    
Jan 1 - Tues New Year's Day 2024 National holiday
Jan 6 - Sun Epiphany 2024 Christian
Jan 7 - Mon Orthodox Christmas Day 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 14 - Mon Orthodox New Year 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 15 - Tues Makar Sankranti 2024 Hindu
Jan 21 - Mon Tu B'Shevat 2024 Jewish
Jan 21 - Mon Martin Luther King Day 2024 National holiday
February 2024    
Feb 1 - Fri National Freedom Day 2024 Observance
Feb 1 - Fri National Wear Red Day 2024 Observance
Feb 2 - Sat Groundhog Day 2024 Observance
Feb 5 - Tues Chinese New Year 2024 Observance
Feb 12 - Tues Lincoln's Birthday 2024 Observance
Feb 14 - Thurs Valentine's Day 2024 Observance
Feb 18 - Mon Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2024 National holiday
March 2024    
Mar 1 - Fri Read Across America Day 2024 Observance
Mar 1 - Fri Employee Appreciation Day 2024 Observance
Mar 5 - Tues Maha Shivaratri 2024 Hindu
Mar 5 - Tues Mardi Gras 2024 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Lent 2019 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Ash Wednesday 2024 Christian
Mar 10 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - begins 2024 Daylight Saving
Mar 17 - Sun St. Patrick's Day 2024 Observance
Mar 20 - Wed Spring/Fall - March equinox 2024 Season
Mar 21 - Thur Purim 2024 Jewish
Mar 21 - Thurs Holi 2024 Hindu
April 2024    
Apr 1 - Mon April Fools' Day 2024 Observance
Apr 3 - Wed Isra and Mi'raj 2024 Muslim
Apr 13 - Sat Thomas Jefferson Birthday 2024 Observance
Apr 14 - Sun Rama Navami 2024 Hindu
Apr 14 -Sun Palm Sunday 2024 Christian
Apr 15 - Mon Tax Day 2024 Observance
Apr 16 - Tues National Library Workers Day 2024 Observance
Apr 18 - Thurs Maundy Thursday 2024 Christian
Apr 19 - Fri Good Friday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Holy Saturday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Passover - Starts 2024 Jewish
Apr 21 - Sun Laylat al Bara'at 2024 Muslim
Apr 21 - Sun Easter 2024 Christian
Apr 21 - Sun Earth Day 2024 Observance
Apr 22 - Mon Easter Monday 2024 Christian
Apr 24 - Wed Administrative Professionals Day 2024 Observance
Apr 25 - Thurs Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2024 Observance
Apr 26 - Fri Orthodox Good Friday 2024 Orthodox Christian
Apr 26 - Fri Arbor Day 2024 Observance
Apr 27 - Sat Passover - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Apr 28 - Sun Orthodox Easter 2024 Orthodox Christian
May 2024    
May 1 - Wed May Day 2024 Observance
May 2 - Thur Yom Hashoah 2024 Jewish
May 2 - Thurs National Day of Prayer 2024 Observance
May 5 - Sun Cinco de Mayo 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon National Nurses Day 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon Ramadan starts 2024 Muslim
May 12 - Sun Mothers' Day 2024 Observance
May 15 - Wed Peace Officers Memorial Day 2024 Observance
May 18 - Sat Armed Forces Day 2024 Observance
May 22 - Wed National Maritime Day 2024 Observance
May 23 - Thurs Lag BaOmer 2024 Jewish
May 27 - Mon Memorial Day 2024 National holiday
May 30 - Thurs Ascension Day 2024 Christian
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
June 2024    
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
Jun 5 - Wed Eid al-Fitr 2024 Muslim
Jun 6 - Thurs D-Day 2024 Observance
Jun 9 - Sun Shavuot 2024 Jewish
Jun 9 - Sun Pentecost 2024 Christian
Jun 10 - Mon Whit Monday 2024 Christian
Jun 14 - Fri Flag Day 2024 Observance
Jun 16 - Sun Fathers' Day 2024 Observance
Jun 20 - Thurs Corpus Christi 2024 Christian
Jun 21 - Fri Summer/Winter Solstice 2024 Season
July 2024    
Jul 4 - Thurs Rath Yatra 2024 Hindu
Jul 4 - Thurs 4th of July - Independence Day 2024 National holiday
Jul 28 - Sun Parents Day 2024 Observance
August 2024    
Aug 4 - Sun Friendship Day 2024 Observance
Aug 11 - Sun Day of Arafat 2024 Muslim
Aug 11 - Sun Tisha B'Av 2024 Jewish
Aug 11 - Sun Eid al-Adha 2024 Muslim
Aug 14 - Wed Raksha Bandhan 2024 Hindu
Aug 15 - Thurs Assumption of Mary 2024 Christian
Aug 19 - Mon National Aviation Day 2024 Observance
Aug 21 - Wed Senior Citizens Day 2024 Observance
Aug 23 - Fri Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Hindu
Aug 26 - Mon Women's Equality Day 2024 Observance
Aug 31 - Sat Muharram 2024 Muslim
September 2024    
Sept 2 - Mon Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Hindu
Sep 2 - Mon Labor Day 2024 National holiday
Sep 8 - Sun National Grandparents Day 2024 Observance
Sep 10 - Tues Ashura 2024 Muslim
Sep 11 - Wed Patriot Day 2024 Observance
Sep 17 - Tues Constitution Citizenship Day 2024 Observance
Sep 23 - Mon Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2024 Season
Sept 29 - Sun Navratri 2024 Hindu
Sept 30 - Mon Rosh Hashana 2024 Jewish
October 2024    
Oct 7 - Mon Child Health Day 2024 Observance
Oct 7 - Mon Dussehra 2024 Hindu
Oct 9 - Wed Leif Erikson 2024 Observance
Oct 9 - Wed Yom Kippur 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Sukkot 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Columbus Day 2024 National holiday
Oct 16 - Wed Boss's Day 2024 Observance
Oct 21 - Mon Shemini Atzeret 2024 Jewish
Oct 22 - Tues Simchat Torah 2024 Jewish
Oct 27 - Sun Diwali 2024 Hindu
Oct 31 - Thurs Halloween 2024 Observance
November 2024    
Nov 1 - Fri All Saints' Day 2024 Christian
Nov 2 - Fri All Souls Day 2024 Christian
Nov 3 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - ends 2024 Daylight Saving
Nov 10 - Sun The Prophet's Birthday 2024 Muslim
Nov 11 - Mon Veterans Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 28 - Thurs Thanksgiving Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 29 - Fri Black Friday 2024 Observance
December 2024    
Dec 2 - Mon Cyber Monday 2024 Observance
Dec 1 - Sun Advent 2024 Christian
Dec 6 - Fri St Nicholas Day 2024 Christian
Dec 7 - Sat Pearl Harbor Remebrance Day 2024 Observance
Dec 17 - Tues Wright Brothers Day 2024 Observance
Dec 22 - Sun Winter/Summer Solstice 2024 Season
Dec 23 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Starts 2024 Jewish
Dec 24 - Tues Christmas Eve 2024 Christian
Dec 25 - Wed Christmas Day 2024 National holiday
Dec 26 - Thurs Kwanzaa -thru Jan 1 2024 Observance
Dec 30 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Dec 31 - Tues New Years Eve 2024 Observance

 


National Day of Prayer 2024

When is National Day of Prayer 2024

National Day of Prayer 2024

Thursday, May 02, 2024


When is National Day of Prayer 2025

National Day of Prayer 2025

Thursday, May 01, 2025

Why we celebrate National Day of Prayer?

National Day of Prayer is celebrated annually on the first Thursday of May. On this day, Americans thank and pray to God. This day was controversial, because some people believe that it violates the constitutional separation of church and state. The first National Day of Prayer was celebrated until 1775 daily, when there was a threat to the security of the country. Only on April 17, 1952, the Congress declared the National Day of Prayer an official holiday, which should be celebrated once a year. Documents signed by President Harry Truman. In 1972, the National Prayer Committee was formed in the United States. In 1988, President Reagan signed an amendment to the law, which proclaimed the first Thursday of May as the national day of prayer.

What Do People Do?

People on this day pray in churches according to their religion. About 40,000 prayer meetings are held throughout the United States. This means that millions of people around the country use the day to pray. On this day, the president gives a speech, while Americans attend religious events, choirs, concerts, and prayer dinners.

How to Celebrate?

National Day of Prayer isn’t a public holiday. Schools, post offices, shops and other businesses and organizations operate as usual. Public transport services operate according to their normal schedule.

National Day of Prayer Observances

List of dates for other years

Weekday Date Year Name
Thursday 02 May 2024 National Day of Prayer
Thursday 01 May 2025 National Day of Prayer

National Day of Prayer Video

National Day of Prayer Cards

List of Common Holidays in 2024

Date Holiday Type
January 2024    
Jan 1 - Tues New Year's Day 2024 National holiday
Jan 6 - Sun Epiphany 2024 Christian
Jan 7 - Mon Orthodox Christmas Day 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 14 - Mon Orthodox New Year 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 15 - Tues Makar Sankranti 2024 Hindu
Jan 21 - Mon Tu B'Shevat 2024 Jewish
Jan 21 - Mon Martin Luther King Day 2024 National holiday
February 2024    
Feb 1 - Fri National Freedom Day 2024 Observance
Feb 1 - Fri National Wear Red Day 2024 Observance
Feb 2 - Sat Groundhog Day 2024 Observance
Feb 5 - Tues Chinese New Year 2024 Observance
Feb 12 - Tues Lincoln's Birthday 2024 Observance
Feb 14 - Thurs Valentine's Day 2024 Observance
Feb 18 - Mon Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2024 National holiday
March 2024    
Mar 1 - Fri Read Across America Day 2024 Observance
Mar 1 - Fri Employee Appreciation Day 2024 Observance
Mar 5 - Tues Maha Shivaratri 2024 Hindu
Mar 5 - Tues Mardi Gras 2024 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Lent 2019 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Ash Wednesday 2024 Christian
Mar 10 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - begins 2024 Daylight Saving
Mar 17 - Sun St. Patrick's Day 2024 Observance
Mar 20 - Wed Spring/Fall - March equinox 2024 Season
Mar 21 - Thur Purim 2024 Jewish
Mar 21 - Thurs Holi 2024 Hindu
April 2024    
Apr 1 - Mon April Fools' Day 2024 Observance
Apr 3 - Wed Isra and Mi'raj 2024 Muslim
Apr 13 - Sat Thomas Jefferson Birthday 2024 Observance
Apr 14 - Sun Rama Navami 2024 Hindu
Apr 14 -Sun Palm Sunday 2024 Christian
Apr 15 - Mon Tax Day 2024 Observance
Apr 16 - Tues National Library Workers Day 2024 Observance
Apr 18 - Thurs Maundy Thursday 2024 Christian
Apr 19 - Fri Good Friday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Holy Saturday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Passover - Starts 2024 Jewish
Apr 21 - Sun Laylat al Bara'at 2024 Muslim
Apr 21 - Sun Easter 2024 Christian
Apr 21 - Sun Earth Day 2024 Observance
Apr 22 - Mon Easter Monday 2024 Christian
Apr 24 - Wed Administrative Professionals Day 2024 Observance
Apr 25 - Thurs Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2024 Observance
Apr 26 - Fri Orthodox Good Friday 2024 Orthodox Christian
Apr 26 - Fri Arbor Day 2024 Observance
Apr 27 - Sat Passover - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Apr 28 - Sun Orthodox Easter 2024 Orthodox Christian
May 2024    
May 1 - Wed May Day 2024 Observance
May 2 - Thur Yom Hashoah 2024 Jewish
May 2 - Thurs National Day of Prayer 2024 Observance
May 5 - Sun Cinco de Mayo 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon National Nurses Day 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon Ramadan starts 2024 Muslim
May 12 - Sun Mothers' Day 2024 Observance
May 15 - Wed Peace Officers Memorial Day 2024 Observance
May 18 - Sat Armed Forces Day 2024 Observance
May 22 - Wed National Maritime Day 2024 Observance
May 23 - Thurs Lag BaOmer 2024 Jewish
May 27 - Mon Memorial Day 2024 National holiday
May 30 - Thurs Ascension Day 2024 Christian
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
June 2024    
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
Jun 5 - Wed Eid al-Fitr 2024 Muslim
Jun 6 - Thurs D-Day 2024 Observance
Jun 9 - Sun Shavuot 2024 Jewish
Jun 9 - Sun Pentecost 2024 Christian
Jun 10 - Mon Whit Monday 2024 Christian
Jun 14 - Fri Flag Day 2024 Observance
Jun 16 - Sun Fathers' Day 2024 Observance
Jun 20 - Thurs Corpus Christi 2024 Christian
Jun 21 - Fri Summer/Winter Solstice 2024 Season
July 2024    
Jul 4 - Thurs Rath Yatra 2024 Hindu
Jul 4 - Thurs 4th of July - Independence Day 2024 National holiday
Jul 28 - Sun Parents Day 2024 Observance
August 2024    
Aug 4 - Sun Friendship Day 2024 Observance
Aug 11 - Sun Day of Arafat 2024 Muslim
Aug 11 - Sun Tisha B'Av 2024 Jewish
Aug 11 - Sun Eid al-Adha 2024 Muslim
Aug 14 - Wed Raksha Bandhan 2024 Hindu
Aug 15 - Thurs Assumption of Mary 2024 Christian
Aug 19 - Mon National Aviation Day 2024 Observance
Aug 21 - Wed Senior Citizens Day 2024 Observance
Aug 23 - Fri Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Hindu
Aug 26 - Mon Women's Equality Day 2024 Observance
Aug 31 - Sat Muharram 2024 Muslim
September 2024    
Sept 2 - Mon Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Hindu
Sep 2 - Mon Labor Day 2024 National holiday
Sep 8 - Sun National Grandparents Day 2024 Observance
Sep 10 - Tues Ashura 2024 Muslim
Sep 11 - Wed Patriot Day 2024 Observance
Sep 17 - Tues Constitution Citizenship Day 2024 Observance
Sep 23 - Mon Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2024 Season
Sept 29 - Sun Navratri 2024 Hindu
Sept 30 - Mon Rosh Hashana 2024 Jewish
October 2024    
Oct 7 - Mon Child Health Day 2024 Observance
Oct 7 - Mon Dussehra 2024 Hindu
Oct 9 - Wed Leif Erikson 2024 Observance
Oct 9 - Wed Yom Kippur 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Sukkot 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Columbus Day 2024 National holiday
Oct 16 - Wed Boss's Day 2024 Observance
Oct 21 - Mon Shemini Atzeret 2024 Jewish
Oct 22 - Tues Simchat Torah 2024 Jewish
Oct 27 - Sun Diwali 2024 Hindu
Oct 31 - Thurs Halloween 2024 Observance
November 2024    
Nov 1 - Fri All Saints' Day 2024 Christian
Nov 2 - Fri All Souls Day 2024 Christian
Nov 3 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - ends 2024 Daylight Saving
Nov 10 - Sun The Prophet's Birthday 2024 Muslim
Nov 11 - Mon Veterans Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 28 - Thurs Thanksgiving Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 29 - Fri Black Friday 2024 Observance
December 2024    
Dec 2 - Mon Cyber Monday 2024 Observance
Dec 1 - Sun Advent 2024 Christian
Dec 6 - Fri St Nicholas Day 2024 Christian
Dec 7 - Sat Pearl Harbor Remebrance Day 2024 Observance
Dec 17 - Tues Wright Brothers Day 2024 Observance
Dec 22 - Sun Winter/Summer Solstice 2024 Season
Dec 23 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Starts 2024 Jewish
Dec 24 - Tues Christmas Eve 2024 Christian
Dec 25 - Wed Christmas Day 2024 National holiday
Dec 26 - Thurs Kwanzaa -thru Jan 1 2024 Observance
Dec 30 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Dec 31 - Tues New Years Eve 2024 Observance

 


Independence Day 2024

When is Independence Day 2024

Independence Day 2024

Thursday, July 04, 2024


When is Independence Day 2025

Independence Day 2025

Friday, July 04, 2025

Why we celebrate Independence Day?

In 1775 New Englanders fought with the British for their independence. It is known, on July 2 in 1776 Congress secretly voted for independence from Great Britain. Two days later, the Declaration of Independence was approved, which was later published.

In 1870, Independence Day was considered an unpaid holiday for all federal employees, and since 1941 it is considered a paid holiday. Independence Day is celebrated every year on 4 July. This holiday is also called “the fourth of July”.

On that day, in 1776, was published a declaration of independence from Great Britain. The holiday is celebrated with patriotic shows and family events organized in all states. The main symbol of the US Independence Day is the Statue of Liberty.

What Do People Do?

Independence Day is considered a family holiday. On this day it is customary to go on picnics, to make a barbecue. The main thrust of the celebration is political freedom.

How to Celebrate?

On Independence Day, Аmericans hang out their country’s flag from the windows of their homes. Some communities organize fireworks.

Independence Day Observances

List of dates for other years

Weekday Date Year Name
Sunday 04 July 2021 Independence Day
Monday 04 July 2022 Independence Day
Tuesday 04 July 2023 Independence Day
Thursday 04 July 2024 Independence Day
Friday 04 July 2025 Independence Day
Saturday 04 July 2026 Independence Day
Sunday 04 July 2027 Independence Day
Tuesday 04 July 2028 Independence Day
Wednesday 04 July 2029 Independence Day
Thursday 04 July 2030 Independence Day
Friday 04 July 2031 Independence Day
Sunday 04 July 2032 Independence Day
Monday 04 July 2033 Independence Day
Tuesday 04 July 2034 Independence Day

Independence Day Video

Independence Day Cards

List of Common Holidays in 2024

Date Holiday Type
January 2024    
Jan 1 - Tues New Year's Day 2024 National holiday
Jan 6 - Sun Epiphany 2024 Christian
Jan 7 - Mon Orthodox Christmas Day 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 14 - Mon Orthodox New Year 2024 Orthodox Christian
Jan 15 - Tues Makar Sankranti 2024 Hindu
Jan 21 - Mon Tu B'Shevat 2024 Jewish
Jan 21 - Mon Martin Luther King Day 2024 National holiday
February 2024    
Feb 1 - Fri National Freedom Day 2024 Observance
Feb 1 - Fri National Wear Red Day 2024 Observance
Feb 2 - Sat Groundhog Day 2024 Observance
Feb 5 - Tues Chinese New Year 2024 Observance
Feb 12 - Tues Lincoln's Birthday 2024 Observance
Feb 14 - Thurs Valentine's Day 2024 Observance
Feb 18 - Mon Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2024 National holiday
March 2024    
Mar 1 - Fri Read Across America Day 2024 Observance
Mar 1 - Fri Employee Appreciation Day 2024 Observance
Mar 5 - Tues Maha Shivaratri 2024 Hindu
Mar 5 - Tues Mardi Gras 2024 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Lent 2019 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Ash Wednesday 2024 Christian
Mar 10 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - begins 2024 Daylight Saving
Mar 17 - Sun St. Patrick's Day 2024 Observance
Mar 20 - Wed Spring/Fall - March equinox 2024 Season
Mar 21 - Thur Purim 2024 Jewish
Mar 21 - Thurs Holi 2024 Hindu
April 2024    
Apr 1 - Mon April Fools' Day 2024 Observance
Apr 3 - Wed Isra and Mi'raj 2024 Muslim
Apr 13 - Sat Thomas Jefferson Birthday 2024 Observance
Apr 14 - Sun Rama Navami 2024 Hindu
Apr 14 -Sun Palm Sunday 2024 Christian
Apr 15 - Mon Tax Day 2024 Observance
Apr 16 - Tues National Library Workers Day 2024 Observance
Apr 18 - Thurs Maundy Thursday 2024 Christian
Apr 19 - Fri Good Friday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Holy Saturday 2024 Christian
Apr 20 - Sat Passover - Starts 2024 Jewish
Apr 21 - Sun Laylat al Bara'at 2024 Muslim
Apr 21 - Sun Easter 2024 Christian
Apr 21 - Sun Earth Day 2024 Observance
Apr 22 - Mon Easter Monday 2024 Christian
Apr 24 - Wed Administrative Professionals Day 2024 Observance
Apr 25 - Thurs Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day 2024 Observance
Apr 26 - Fri Orthodox Good Friday 2024 Orthodox Christian
Apr 26 - Fri Arbor Day 2024 Observance
Apr 27 - Sat Passover - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Apr 28 - Sun Orthodox Easter 2024 Orthodox Christian
May 2024    
May 1 - Wed May Day 2024 Observance
May 2 - Thur Yom Hashoah 2024 Jewish
May 2 - Thurs National Day of Prayer 2024 Observance
May 5 - Sun Cinco de Mayo 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon National Nurses Day 2024 Observance
May 6 - Mon Ramadan starts 2024 Muslim
May 12 - Sun Mothers' Day 2024 Observance
May 15 - Wed Peace Officers Memorial Day 2024 Observance
May 18 - Sat Armed Forces Day 2024 Observance
May 22 - Wed National Maritime Day 2024 Observance
May 23 - Thurs Lag BaOmer 2024 Jewish
May 27 - Mon Memorial Day 2024 National holiday
May 30 - Thurs Ascension Day 2024 Christian
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
June 2024    
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2024 Muslim
Jun 5 - Wed Eid al-Fitr 2024 Muslim
Jun 6 - Thurs D-Day 2024 Observance
Jun 9 - Sun Shavuot 2024 Jewish
Jun 9 - Sun Pentecost 2024 Christian
Jun 10 - Mon Whit Monday 2024 Christian
Jun 14 - Fri Flag Day 2024 Observance
Jun 16 - Sun Fathers' Day 2024 Observance
Jun 20 - Thurs Corpus Christi 2024 Christian
Jun 21 - Fri Summer/Winter Solstice 2024 Season
July 2024    
Jul 4 - Thurs Rath Yatra 2024 Hindu
Jul 4 - Thurs 4th of July - Independence Day 2024 National holiday
Jul 28 - Sun Parents Day 2024 Observance
August 2024    
Aug 4 - Sun Friendship Day 2024 Observance
Aug 11 - Sun Day of Arafat 2024 Muslim
Aug 11 - Sun Tisha B'Av 2024 Jewish
Aug 11 - Sun Eid al-Adha 2024 Muslim
Aug 14 - Wed Raksha Bandhan 2024 Hindu
Aug 15 - Thurs Assumption of Mary 2024 Christian
Aug 19 - Mon National Aviation Day 2024 Observance
Aug 21 - Wed Senior Citizens Day 2024 Observance
Aug 23 - Fri Krishna Janmashtami 2024 Hindu
Aug 26 - Mon Women's Equality Day 2024 Observance
Aug 31 - Sat Muharram 2024 Muslim
September 2024    
Sept 2 - Mon Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Hindu
Sep 2 - Mon Labor Day 2024 National holiday
Sep 8 - Sun National Grandparents Day 2024 Observance
Sep 10 - Tues Ashura 2024 Muslim
Sep 11 - Wed Patriot Day 2024 Observance
Sep 17 - Tues Constitution Citizenship Day 2024 Observance
Sep 23 - Mon Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2024 Season
Sept 29 - Sun Navratri 2024 Hindu
Sept 30 - Mon Rosh Hashana 2024 Jewish
October 2024    
Oct 7 - Mon Child Health Day 2024 Observance
Oct 7 - Mon Dussehra 2024 Hindu
Oct 9 - Wed Leif Erikson 2024 Observance
Oct 9 - Wed Yom Kippur 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Sukkot 2024 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Columbus Day 2024 National holiday
Oct 16 - Wed Boss's Day 2024 Observance
Oct 21 - Mon Shemini Atzeret 2024 Jewish
Oct 22 - Tues Simchat Torah 2024 Jewish
Oct 27 - Sun Diwali 2024 Hindu
Oct 31 - Thurs Halloween 2024 Observance
November 2024    
Nov 1 - Fri All Saints' Day 2024 Christian
Nov 2 - Fri All Souls Day 2024 Christian
Nov 3 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - ends 2024 Daylight Saving
Nov 10 - Sun The Prophet's Birthday 2024 Muslim
Nov 11 - Mon Veterans Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 28 - Thurs Thanksgiving Day 2024 National holiday
Nov 29 - Fri Black Friday 2024 Observance
December 2024    
Dec 2 - Mon Cyber Monday 2024 Observance
Dec 1 - Sun Advent 2024 Christian
Dec 6 - Fri St Nicholas Day 2024 Christian
Dec 7 - Sat Pearl Harbor Remebrance Day 2024 Observance
Dec 17 - Tues Wright Brothers Day 2024 Observance
Dec 22 - Sun Winter/Summer Solstice 2024 Season
Dec 23 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Starts 2024 Jewish
Dec 24 - Tues Christmas Eve 2024 Christian
Dec 25 - Wed Christmas Day 2024 National holiday
Dec 26 - Thurs Kwanzaa -thru Jan 1 2024 Observance
Dec 30 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Final Day 2024 Jewish
Dec 31 - Tues New Years Eve 2024 Observance