January 1: Last Day of Chanukah

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish observance to commemorate the Jewish people's struggle for religious freedom.

It is a Jewish tradition for candles to be lit during Hanukkah.

The Last Day of Hanukkah is not a nationwide federal holiday in the United States. Many Jewish schools have their schools vacation fall around the same time of Hanukkah. 

January 1: New Year's Day

New Year's Day falls on January 1 and marks the start of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar. It marks the end of New Year's Eve celebrations in the United States and gives many Americans a chance to remember the previous year.

The start of New Year's Day, at midnigth, is heraldos by fireworks, parties and special events, which are often televised.

January 6: Epiphany

Epiphany, commonly known as Three Kings’ Day in the United States, is on January 6. It celebrates the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus and also remembers his baptism, according to the Christian Bible’s events.

Epiphany marks the beginning of the Mardi Gras season in Louisiana.

January 16: Idaho Human Rigths Day

Idaho Human Rights Day, is a state holiday in Idaho, the United States, on the third Monday of January. It focuses on human rights while embracing diversity. It also honors Martin Luther King Jr, an American civil rights leader.

Some people celebrate Idaho Human Rights Day/Martín Luther King Day with candleligth parades, music and speeches. 

February 1: National Freedom Day1

National Freedom Day is an observance in the United States that honors the signing of a resolution that proposed the 13th amendment of the nation's constitution on February 1, 1865. Abraham Lincoln, who was the president at the time, signed the resolution to outlaw slavery. This anniversary is annually observed on February 1.

Many people in the United States reflect on and remember the importance of freedom on National Freedom Day.

February 2: Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day falls on February 2 in the United States, coinciding with Candlemas. It is a part of popular culture among many Americans and it centers on the idea of the groundhog coming out of its home to “predict” the weather.

Groundhog Day is a popular festivities in a many parts of the United States attracting thousands of visitors elche year.

February 11: Tu Bishvat/Tu B'Shevat

Tu B’Shevat is the 15th day of the Jewish months of Shevat. This festival is also known as the “New Year for Trees” and is observed in Jewish communities in countries such as the United States.

Many Jewish communities in the United States observe the festival by eating fruit on this day.

February 14: Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14. It is a festival of romantic love and many people give cards, letters, flowers or presents to their spouse or partner. They may also arrange a romantic meal in a restaurant or night in a hotel. Common symbols of Valentine's Day are hearts, red roses and Cupid.

Jun 3: Jefferson Davis Birthday

Jefferson Davis' Birthday commemorates the life and work of Jefferson Davis, who was president of the Confederate States of America.

Who's Jefferson Davis?

Jefferson Finis Davis was an American military officer and statesman, president of the Confederation during the American Civil War.

Birthdate

June 3, 1808, Kentucky, in United States

Date of death

December 6, 1889, New Orleans, in United States

Jun 14: Flag Day

The Flag Day represents freedom that has been an enduring symbol of the country’s ideals since its early days. During both events, Americans also remember their loyalty to the nation, reaffirm their belief in liberty and justice, and observe the nation’s unity.

Jun 18: Father's Day

Father's Day is an occasion to 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

July 4: Independence Day

Independence Day is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence 241 years ago in 1776 on July 4 by the Continental Congress. It declared that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, the United States of America, and were no longer part of the British Empire.

July 23: Parents Day

The Parent's Day is aimed at the responsibility of the parents and the recognition of positive models of parents. The day celebrate the love between the father figures and their children.

July 24: Pioneer Day

It is celebrated to honor the pioneers who demonstrated industry and bravery when they ventured to settle in a place that is now Salt Lake City

August 1: Colorado Day

Some museums offer free admissions to the public and a number of businesses in Colorado offer special deals or discounts for products and services to celebrate the day.

August 7: Purple Hearth

Purple Heart Day on August 7 commemorates the day in 1782 when General George Washington created the Purple Heart Medal – a military decoration that is awarded to those wounded or killed while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

August 14: Victory Day

The victory Day marks the anniversary the Allies’ victory over Japan during World War II. It followed the dropping of the devastating atomic bomb on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima

August 27 - September 4: Burning Man Festival

During the first week of September, tens of thousands of people gather in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art, self-expression and self-reliance. On Saturday night, a giant wooden sculture, which has got a man's figure, is burned. 

September 4: Labor Day

Labor Day is on the first Monday of September every year. It was originally organized to celebrate various labor unions' strengths of and contributions to the United States' economy. It's a day of rest or the last chance for many people to go on trips before the summer ends or to organize parties.

September 10: National Grandparents' Day

This day honors grandparents and it takes place on the first Sunday of September after Labor Day. Many people honor their grandparents through a range of activities like gift-giving, card-giving and, for children, to invite their grandparents to school for a day.

September 11: Patriot Day

Patriot Day is an annual observance to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. The flag of the United States of America should be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect to those who died.

September 17: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

This day commemorates the formation and signing of the Constitution of the United States on September 17, 1787. It is dedicated to all US citizens. 

October 1- October 9: Albuquerque International Balloon Festival

Every October the skies of Albuquerque (New Mexico) fill with the vibrant colors of hot air balloons. Festival guests can witness various competitions including races and a special shape rodeo. Balloon rides are available for people who want to get their feet off the ground.

October 9: Columbus Day

This day, which is 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.

October 16: Boss's Day

Boss’s Day, also known as National Boss Day or Bosses Day, is a time for many workers to appreciate their employers. Some people give their bosses cards, gift certificates, or flowers on this day.

October 31: Halloween

Children all across the USA dress in costumes and prowl their neighbourhoods seeking candy treats while many cities and towns host costume parades. The best parades are found in New York City's Greenwich Village and in San Francisco where the large gay communities turn out in elaborate and outlandish costumes.

November 1: All Saints' Day

Many Catholic churches in the United States celebrate All Saints' Day to honor all the saints, particularly those who do not have their own special feast day, on November 1.

November 23: Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day in the United States is a holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. It's truly an American holiday. Families and friends gather on this day for a feast and to give thanks for the blessings in their lives. It has enormous tethered balloons of famous cartoon characters, marching bands and entertainers. This is one of the largest and most famous parades in the USA.

November 24, Black Friday

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day in the United States. It is a busy shopping day. Some people have a day off work to start shopping for the Christmas season.

December 17: Pan American Aviation Day

Pan American Aviation Day is annually observed in the United States on December 17. It celebrates and stimulates interest in aviation in the western hemisphere as an important way to develop more rapid communications and cultural development. It is observed on the same day as the Wrigth Brothers Day and must not be confused with National Aviation Day.

December 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.

December 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.

Many Americans attend special New Year's Eve celebrations where food and drinks, such as wine, are servidor.