The Americancalendar is filled with numerous holidays. The following table shows some ofthe more popular holidays. Important national holidays have been indicated inbold face. Most non-essential government offices will be closed on these days.(Fire, Ambulance and Police are always open.) Banks and post offices also tendto be closed on these days, and many businesses will give their employees theday off.
| Holiday | Date |
| New Year‘s Day | January 1 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Third Monday in January |
| Ground Hog Day | February 2 |
| Valentine’s Day | February 14 |
| President‘s Day | Third Monday in February |
| St. Patrick’s Day | March 17 |
| April Fool‘s Day | April 1 |
| Patriots Day | Third Monday in April |
| Good Friday | Friday before Easter Sunday |
| Mother’s Day | Second Sunday in May |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday in May |
| Flag Day | June 14 |
| Father‘s Day | Third Sunday in June |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
| Labor Day | First Monday in September |
| Columbus Day | Second Monday in October |
| Halloween | October 31 |
| Election Day | Tuesday after the first Monday in November |
| Veterans Day | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving | Fourth Thursday in November |
| Christmas Day | December 25 |
It is alsoimportant to be aware of the holidays of people of other religious faiths. Forexample, important Jewish holidays include Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkoth,Chanukah, and Passover. Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah, and Sukkoth occur in thefall. Chanukah occurs in December, near Christmas. Passover occurs in March orApril, near Easter.
From: www.eduPASS.org