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April Holidays and Observances 2022

April is associated with springtime, new beginnings, and a time to bloom. That’s not a coincidence either. April comes from the Latin verb “Aperire” which means “to open.” Like the flowers and trees, it’s a time to start fresh and shed those cool weather layers. With the month comes a wide array of holidays and observances to make every day a reason to celebrate.

From health awareness and art to cuisines and music, April is a month worth celebrating (except Tax Day 😖). Oh, and we can’t forget about April Fool’s Day. Starting the month with some friendly pranks always reminds us to not take everything so seriously. No matter how serious or silly the holiday may be, there’s surely a day that’ll suit your fancy.

April Daily Holidays and Observances

April 1: April Fool’s Day, International Fun at Work Day, Walk to Work Day
April 2: World Autism Awareness Day, National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
April 3: National Chocolate Mousse Day, Find a Rainbow Day, World Party Day
April 4: International Carrot Day, National Hug a Newsperson Day
April 5: National Deep Dish Pizza Day
April 6: National Walking Day, Siamese Cat Day, Student-Athlete Day, New Beer’s Eve
April 7: World Health Day, National Beer Day, Burrito Day, No Housework Day
April 8: National Empanada Day, Day of Silence
April 9: National Unicorn Day, Winston Churchill Day, Name Yourself Day, Chinese Almond Cookie Day
April 10: National Hug Your Dog Day, Siblings Day, Farm Animals Day
April 11: National Pet Day, Submarine Day, Eight Track Tape Day, Barbershop Quartet Day
April 12: International Day of Human Space Flight, National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, Library Workers Day
April 13: International Plant Appreciation Day, National Make Lunch Count Day, Peach Cobbler Day, Scrabble Day
April 14: International Moment of Laughter Day, National Gardening Day, Look Up at the Sky Day
April 15: National Laundry Day, Titanic Remembrance Day, World Art Day, Tax Day
April 16: Husband Appreciation Day, National Librarian Day
April 17: Easter, International Haiku Poetry Day, National Cheese Ball Day

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April 18: National Velociraptor Day, Animal Crackers Day
April 19: Wear Pajamas to Work Day, Garlic Day
April 20: National Look-Alike Day, Chinese Language Day
April 21: National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day, High Five Day, Kindergarten Day, Tea Day
April 22: Earth Day, National Jelly Bean Day
April 23: World Book Day, National Picnic Day, Shakespeare Day
April 24: National Pet Parents Day, National Pigs in a Blanket Day, World Laboratory Day
April 25: National DNA Day, Telephone Day, World Malaria Day
April 26: Audubon Day, National Pretzel Day
April 27: Babe Ruth Day, National Prime Rib Day, Tell a Story Day
April 28: Workers’ Memorial Day, Stop Food Waste day, National Superhero Day, Blueberry Pie Day
April 29: International Dance Day, National Arbor Day
April 30: International Jazz Day, Honesty Day, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, Oatmeal Cookie Day

April has two zodiac signs—Aries ♈️ and Taurus ♉️. If you were born between March 21 – April 19, you’re an Aries, typically known for a competitive, energetic, fearless spirit. If you were born between April 20 – May 20, you’re a Taurus who can tend to be stubborn yet reliable, responsible, and practical.

April Weekly Holidays and Observances

National Library Week (April 3-9)
National Wildlife Week (April 5-11)
Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (April 10-16)
National Volunteer Week (April 17-23)
Every Kid Healthy Week (April 19-23)
National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 26-30)

April Monthly Holidays and Observances

Autism Awareness Month
Child Abuse Awareness Month
Couple Appreciation Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Fair Housing Month
Financial Literacy Month
International Guitar Month
Jazz Appreciation Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
National Decorating Month
National Garden Month
National Humor Month
National Month of Hope
National Pecan Month
National Poetry Month
National Volunteer Month
Occupational Therapy Month
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Scottish-American Heritage Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month

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Holidays and Observances in April

National and cultural days to celebrate this month

Carol Bainbridge

Carol Bainbridge is a freelance writer covering lifestyle and holiday observances for The Spruce. She’s currently an adjunct professor at IU Northwest.

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Updated on 10/03/22

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In This Article

What Major Holidays Are in April?
Daily Observances
Weekly Observances
Monthly Observances
FAQ

With spring in full bloom, this month comes a plethora of holidays and observances that focus on health awareness, cuisine, the arts and reading, and community service. For example, wear blue to support Autism Awareness, plant a vegetable garden for National Garden Month, raise a glass on National Beer Day, organize a poetry reading for Poetry Month, volunteer for a good cause for Volunteer Week, or plant a tree for Arbor Day, all in the name of April. Some special days are month-long observances with regional events throughout the country; others are week-long celebrations centered around a theme.

What Major Holidays Are in April?

Many times, but not always, Good Friday, Easter, Passover, and Ramadan fall in April; other times, the holidays fall in March. And, though rarely considered a holiday for many, the inevitable day your annual taxes are due in the United States falls in mid-April, typically on the 15th. Another holiday that falls in April and many consider major is Earth Day. April Fool’s day is an annual custom, but it is not considered a holiday.

30 Reasons to Celebrate in April

Here are all the daily, weekly, and monthly fun and special days you’ll find a reason to celebrate in April.

April Daily Holidays and Observances

April 1: April Fools’ Day, International Fun at Work Day, National Walk to Work Day* (first Friday)
April 2: World Autism Awareness Day, International Children’s Book Day*, National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, National Ferret Day
April 3: National Find a Rainbow Day, World Party Day, National Geologists Day* (first Sunday), International Carrot Cake Day
April 4: National Hug a Newsperson Day, School Librarians’ Day
April 5: National Deep Dish Pizza Day, National Dandelion Day, Read a Road Map Day, National Library Workers Day*
April 6: National Siamese Cat Day, National Student-Athlete Day, National Walking Day* (first Wednesday), National Bookmobile Day*
April 7: National Beer Day, World Health Day, International Beaver Day, National No Housework Day, National Burrito Day* (first Thursday)
April 8: National Empanada Day, Draw a Picture of a Bird Day, Zoo Lovers Day, Day of Silence* (second Friday)
April 9: National Winston Churchill Day, National Name Yourself Day
April 10: National Hug Your Dog Day, National Siblings Day, Golfer’s Day, National Farm Animals Day
April 11: National Pet Day, National Submarine Day
April 12: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, National Licorice Day, International Day of Human Space Flight, International Be Kind to Lawyers Day*
April 13: National Make Lunch Count Day, National Scrabble Day, International Plant Appreciation Day, National Peach Cobbler Day
April 14: International Moment of Laughter Day, Look Up at the Sky Day, National Dolphin Day
April 15: National Laundry Day, Titanic Remembrance Day, World Art Day
April 16: National Stress Awareness Day, Save the Elephant Day, Husband Appreciation Day* (third Saturday)
April 17: National Cheeseball Day, International Bat Appreciation Day, National Haiku Poetry Day
April 18: National Velociraptor Awareness Day, National Columnists Day, Patriots Day* (third Monday)
April 19: Wear Pajamas to Work Day, National Garlic Day
April 20: Chinese Language Day, National Look-Alike Day, Volunteer Recognition Day
April 21: National Bulldogs are Beautiful Day, National Kindergarten Day, National D. A.R.E. Day (Drug Abuse Resistance Education, second Thursday), National High Five Day*
April 22: Earth Day, National Jelly Bean Day, Girl Scout Leader Day
April 23: National Picnic Day, World Book and Copyright Day, National Lover’s Day, National Take a Chance Day
April 24: World Laboratory Day
April 25: National DNA Day, National Hug a Plumber Day, National Telephone Day, World Malaria Day, World Penguin Day, National Zucchini Bread Day, National Hairstylist Appreciation Day*
April 26: National Pretzel Day
April 27: National Prime Rib Day, Morse Code Day, Babe Ruth Day, National Tell a Story Day, Administrative Professionals’ Day*, International Guide Dog Day* (last Wednesday)
April 28: National Superhero Day, National Kiss Your Mate Day, Annual Teach Children to Save Day* (varies in April), Take Your Daughter and Son to Work Day* (fourth Thursday)
April 29: International Dance Day, International Shrimp Scampi Day, National Zipper Day, National Arbor Day* (last Friday)
April 30: International Jazz Day, National Honesty Day, National Raisin Day, National Mahjong Day

The Gateway to Spring

April comes from the Latin verb aperire, which means “to open. ” Many like to believe the name of the month describes the flowers and trees opening in springtime.

April Weekly Holidays and Observances

Laugh at Work Week (first week)
National Library Week (April 3-9)
Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week (third week)
National Coin Week (third week)
National Volunteer Week (third week)
Organize Your Files Week (third week)
National Karaoke Week (fourth week)
Fibroid Awareness Week (April 22-27)
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (April 24-30)

April Monthly Holidays and Observances

World Autism Awareness Month
National Garden Month
National Humor Month
National Poetry Month
National Internship Awareness Month
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Stress Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Scottish-American Heritage Month
National Soft Pretzel Month
National Pet Month
National Pecan Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Move More Month
National Decorating Month
Couple Appreciation Month
International Guitar Month
National Kite Month

*Denotes that date changes each year

Holidays and Observances in May

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One school of thought claims that this day emerged from the custom of mother worship in ancient Greece. Mother worship which kept a festival to Cybele, a great mother of gods, and Rhea, the wife of Cronus, was held on March 15 to March 18 around Asia Minor. They insist that this custom spread around the world.
Mothering Sunday is the celebration of motherhood in the United Kingdom. It is also known as Mid-lent Sunday, Rose Sunday and Laetare Sunday. It originally comes from the Victorian practice of allowing servants to return home to visit their mothers on this day.
In the United States, Julia Ward Howe (May 27, 1819- October 17, 1910) was a prominent American abolitionist, social activist, and poet. Howe’s Battle Hymn of the Republic was first published in the Atlantic Monthly in 1862 and quickly became one of the most popular songs for the Union during the American Civil War. After the war she focused her activities on the causes of Pacifism and women’s suffrage. In 1870 she was the first to proclaim Mother’s Day, with her Mother’s Day Proclamation. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson approved Mother’s Day in 1914

Memorial Day

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US holidays – a complete list and calendar for 2022

The USA is a state with a rich history and multinational composition. That is why hundreds of holidays of different peoples of the world are celebrated in the country. Some of them are enshrined at the legislative level and are official, others are folk, and others are religious. But most of the holidays in the country are celebrated on a grand scale. Each holiday has its own history and traditions, and we will talk about them further.

Public holidays

There are dozens of official holidays in America. They are state-owned, on this day US citizens have a day off. The President and high-ranking officials take part in the celebrations and festive events. Officials from other states come to some holidays.

Christmas

Despite the fact that citizens of different religions live in the USA, the main and favorite holiday of many was and remains Catholic Christmas. All Christians in America celebrate it on the night of December 25th.

Until the 18th century, Christmas in the United States was banned, the colonists recognized only Thanksgiving Day. But already in 1832, the state of Oklahoma was the first in the country to assign the status of an official holiday to Christmas. And in 1891, all the states celebrated it.

They begin to prepare for the holiday long before this date – they decorate houses inside and out, put up a Christmas tree, buy gifts.

THIS IS INTERESTING! Americans like to compete with their neighbors, whose house is better decorated for Christmas. Therefore, a lot of money is spent on street illumination, and the electricity bill on holidays reaches several thousand dollars.

On Christmas Eve (Christmas Eve), the whole family gathers for a festive dinner. This is a family holiday, so the closest people are at the table.

The following dishes are traditionally prepared for Christmas:

roasted turkey garnished with Brussels sprouts, potatoes or beans;
fruit cake soaked in rum or syrup;
gingerbread men – gingerbread;
Eggnogg is a drink made from raw chicken eggs and milk.

It is customary to pray and thank God at the table. On Christmas night, all religious Americans go to church for services. Christmas parades are held on the streets of cities, hymns are sung, illuminations are lit everywhere.

Both adults and children receive Christmas presents. Santa Claus brings them to children on Christmas morning. He puts them either under the Christmas tree or in a special stocking that is hung by the fireplace.

New Year

The people of the USA represent the New Year in the form of a baby that grows every month and by the end of December turns into a very old man. And on December 31, he transfers his powers to a new child. Unlike Christmas, which Americans celebrate at home, New Year’s is a noisy holiday. Americans spend the night from December 31 to January 1 with friends at a party, clubs, restaurants, or even on the street.

They make a lot of noise, sing loud songs, fireworks, car horns. Exactly at midnight, Americans open champagne, kiss and hug everyone around them.

THIS IS INTERESTING! In 1907, a tradition appeared in America, which was subsequently adopted by many countries. At the last minute of the old year in New York in Times Square, a large ball is dropped from a building 23 meters high. It flies to the ground for exactly a minute, and the time is broadcast on the big screen. The last 10 seconds of all the Americans in Times Square are counting out in unison. This event is broadcast on all TV channels.

It is not customary to cook a lot of dishes for the New Year’s table. Most Americans make do with snacks or fast food. But it is desirable that cheese, nuts and champagne be present on the table.
One of the popular dishes is “Jumping John” – pork with peas and rice. According to legend, it brings good luck and happiness to everyone who cooks it on New Year’s Eve. And the next morning, all that’s left of the dish is called Jumping Jenny. But some Americans will never put a chicken on the New Year’s table, believing that this is unfortunately – it is replaced with a turkey.

Presidents Day

Presidents Day is celebrated in the United States every year on the third Monday in February. Since 1880, the entire country has celebrated the birthday of America’s first president, George Washington, on February 22. In addition, since 1865, many states have celebrated the birthday of another president, Abraham Lincoln. In the 19th century, luxurious balls and receptions were held in the States, but now various parades and rallies are held in cities.

The idea to combine these two holidays into one appeared at 1971, when President Richard Nicholson proposed renaming Washington’s birthday as Presidents’ Day and honoring all US rulers, not just one.

Since then, every third Monday in February is an official holiday in America. Many people try to use the three-day weekend to spend time with family or get out into nature. And in stores and supermarkets these days there are various symbols and images of the presidents of America.

Thanksgiving

One of the most important holidays in the US is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of November. This is Thanksgiving Day, or Thanksgiving Day. Immediately after it, the whole country begins to prepare for Christmas.

The history of the holiday dates back to 1621, the first Thanksgiving Day was celebrated in the state of Plymouth (modern Massachusetts). It was there that the first pilgrims landed and founded the English colony. Many of them did not survive the harsh cold winter, and those who survived began farming in the spring. In the autumn of 1621, an unexpectedly large crop of vegetables was obtained. The Pilgrims considered this a blessing and held a feast that lasted three days. Since then, a tradition has emerged in America to celebrate Thanksgiving Day.

For many years this holiday was popular, but in 1789 George Washington gave it official status. For some time the holiday was celebrated on November 26, but the date caused a lot of controversy. As a result, in 1941, it was decided to celebrate Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday of November. The main tradition of the holiday was and remains a festive family dinner. The following dishes should be on the table:

turkey;
pumpkin pie;
baked potatoes;
cranberry sauce.

At the table before the meal, all family members say a prayer in which they express their gratitude for all the events. Many Americans go to church services on this day, and parades take place on the streets.

THIS IS INTERESTING! The day after Thanksgiving comes Black Friday, the day when stores have big discount sales.

Independence Day

The holiday, which commemorates one of the most important events in American history – the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, is celebrated every year on July 4th.

This is a federal holiday, so almost all state institutions are closed on this day. Independence Day is celebrated from morning to evening, very noisy and bright. Many Americans prefer to spend the holidays with family and friends. Usually they get out into nature and have picnics or barbecues in their backyard and invite all their loved ones and neighbors.

Parades and processions are held on the streets on this day, fairs and charity bazaars are organized. Officials take part in solemn ceremonies.

Concerts and baseball games are held on Independence Day. The streets are decorated with lanterns, paper ribbons and other decorations. All must be in the colors of the American flag. In the evening, festive fireworks are launched in many states. Often American patriotic songs are played against the backdrop of fireworks.

National holidays

Not all public holidays in the US are days off. But, despite this, they are celebrated as widely and brightly as public holidays. After work, Americans take to the streets, arrange noisy festivities or rush to a gala dinner.

St. Valentine’s Day

The most romantic holiday in America, like in a number of other countries, is celebrated on February 14th. By this date, all the shops, streets and restaurants of the country are painted in pink and red colors. Flowers (both natural and artificial), hearts, Cupid figurines are usually used as decorations. Romantic music sounds everywhere, films about love are shown on TV and in cinemas.

On this holiday, you definitely won’t be able to just go to the first cafe you come across and sit down at a free table – couples in love book seats long before February 14th.

It is customary to exchange gifts on holidays. Most often these are pleasant trifles:

postcards with love poems;
stuffed animals;
flowers;
chocolate.

In schools, children make big hearts out of papier-mâché, which they send to all sick and lonely people on holidays to please them a little.

THIS IS INTERESTING! For many years in the United States, there was a tradition of giving marzipans on Valentine’s Day. Usually they were sent by young men to their brides. But such a delicacy was expensive and contained a lot of sugar. Therefore, from the 1850s, marzipans were replaced by red and white caramels, which were later placed in heart-shaped boxes.

Halloween

Americans celebrate the most terrible holiday of the year on the eve of All Saints’ Day, on the night of October 31 to November 1. But already in September, all the streets and houses of Americans are stylistically decorated for the holiday – pumpkins with carved scary muzzles, figures of skeletons and various evil spirits, artificial bats appear.

Many horror movie producers go out of their way to have their movie released on Halloween, which is considered very prestigious. Television also takes part in the celebration. On this day, news channels report that aliens have attacked the country or a meteorite is flying towards Earth. Of course, all this news is a joke.

But the main tradition for many years is dressing up and begging for sweets. On a holiday, all the streets of the United States are filled with Americans dressed in various costumes. Previously, they mainly depicted zombies, skeletons, vampires. Now more and more often they dress up as their favorite superheroes, actors or singers. Dressed up children in groups go to neighbors’ houses and beg for sweets.

THIS IS INTERESTING! Previously, children were treated to anything – sweets, lollipops, homemade cakes. But since 1964 years old, according to the law, all goodies must be in their original packaging. This is due to the fact that one day a certain Helen Fail pumped candies with arsenic and treated them to children – according to her, she wanted to teach the neighbor’s children a lesson, who extorted sweets from her.

April Fool’s Day

Americans are big fans of fun, so they are happy to celebrate April Fool’s Day or, as it is often called, April Fool’s Day.

Like all over the world, in America this holiday is celebrated on April 1st. On this day, it is customary to joke a lot and arrange various practical jokes. The American morning on April 1 begins with a list of the most stupid people in the country being announced on TV. Of course, the presenters warn that this is just a joke and you should not be offended by this.

In every state, people you know and don’t know joke about each other. Various prank devices are sold in US stores for pranks.

Also, the government and news channels are organizing large-scale pranks on the population. One of the highlights was the news announcement that the United States would no longer sell any cigarettes until they invented those that were not harmful to health. Many smokers immediately rushed to buy cigarettes in blocks, and manufacturers of products simply enriched themselves that day.

Groundhog Day

A traditional holiday celebrated in Canada and the United States on February 2 every year is dedicated to groundhog sightings. According to a long-standing belief, on this day you need to carefully monitor this animal – if the day is sunny and the groundhog sees its shadow, then the winter will last for another 6 long weeks (the animal is frightened by the shadow and hides back into the hole). Otherwise, spring will come very soon.

The custom of predicting the weather by the behavior of the animal was brought to America by settlers from Europe. In Rome, a hedgehog “worked” as a meteorologist, in Germany – a badger. For many years, this tradition in the United States remained a joke, until in 1886 an article in the Pennsylvania state newspaper appeared that “the best place to watch the beast is Turkey Hill.” The following year, a lot of people gathered there. Then they built a house for the groundhog on the mountain, after which the animal was given a name – Phil.

Today, the groundhog awakening ceremony begins at night – fireworks thunder, processions are organized. At precisely twenty-five minutes past eight in the morning, men in top hats and tuxedos take the groundhog out of its mink to make his prediction. Then he is placed on stage, where anyone can take a picture with him. Festive events last all day, the marmot is returned to the mink late at night.

THIS IS INTERESTING! In recent years, animal rights activists have advocated that the use of a live marmot is harmful to its health, and it is worth replacing the animal with a dummy or a robot and reconsidering the concept of the holiday.

Mother’s Day

The day Americans congratulate their mothers is celebrated every year on the second Sunday in May. For many years, when Mother’s Day was already celebrated in many European countries, there was no official holiday in the United States. The idea of adding another date to the national calendar was first proposed by Julia Ward Howe, author of the Republican anthem, in 1872. In 1907, a certain Anna Jarvis from Philadelphia began a large-scale campaign for the recognition of the holiday at the national level. She and her assistants wrote letters to officials, organized rallies, appealed to politicians and businessmen. They were heard only at 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson signed a decree that Mother’s Day would be celebrated annually on the second Sunday in May.

Today this holiday is very popular among Americans. Most of them try to spend at least a little time with their mothers on this day, give them gifts and please them.

Religious holidays

The main religion in the USA is Christianity. Many Americans are Catholics and Protestants. They attend church regularly and observe fasts. Religious holidays are important events in the lives of many Americans.

Easter

One of the most beloved and significant religious holidays in America, as well as throughout the world, is Easter. There is no clear date for the holiday, it is celebrated on any Sunday in the spring from March 25 to the end of April. Most often, this day falls on April, in 2022 in America, Easter will be celebrated on the 17th.

The main symbol of the holiday is the Easter Bunny. According to legend, a poor woman hid colored eggs and sweets in the yard of her children’s house. When the children found them, a white rabbit ran past, and the kids decided that it was he who brought them gifts. The legend has taken root, now American children are sure that it is the rabbit that brings them sweets and gifts for Easter.

In addition to sweet treats, little Americans are given books, toys, stationery. But chocolate eggs remain the main gift.

Egg Hunt competition for children on Easter. To do this, eggs are hidden everywhere in the courtyard of the house, and the kids are given plastic baskets where they need to put the prey. The child who finds the most eggs wins.

The day after Easter, many Americans gather on the lawn in front of the White House. They organize a big holiday there, the main event of which is the “rolling of Easter eggs” – hundreds of adults and children try to roll eggs into special holes. The president of the country also takes part in the competition.

St. Patrick’s Day

The holiday, on which many American Christians honor St. Patrick, came to the country from Ireland. It is celebrated every year on March 17th. For the first time this day was celebrated in 1762 in New York, where at that time a large Irish community lived.

Today, the biggest celebrations take place in Chicago, where thousands of tourists come in mid-March. They all want to see the main event of the holiday – the coloring of the river in green. To do this, at 10 am, a special boat sails along the river, which sprays bright yellow-green paint. In a matter of seconds, it colors the water. After that, a parade in honor of St. Patrick is held in the city, its participants are dressed in green uniforms, loud music sounds, figures of leprechauns and lions ride on large platforms. Celebrations come to an end in one of the Irish pubs, where the audience sings Irish songs.

Military holidays

Over its centuries-old history, the United States has participated in hundreds of military conflicts both inside and outside the country. The most significant military dates today are national holidays in America.

Memorial Day

The second name of the holiday is Memorial Day. It is celebrated on the last Monday of May, when many educational institutions go on summer holidays. For some Americans, this day marks the beginning of summer, but for most citizens, it is an occasion to remember all the men and women who gave their lives in the line of military duty.

Some Americans spend time with their families or go to nature on this day. Many go to the beaches to spend a warm day on the shore of the reservoir. But the vast majority of Americans take part in military parades and processions on this day.

On the last Monday of May, large-scale processions take place in the cities of the United States, the participants of which put on the uniform of various military times, carry American flags, and patriotic music sounds everywhere. On this day, the military go to cemeteries to honor the memory of their fallen colleagues. Some buildings and electronic displays are painted in the colors of the national flag. Services are held in churches and temples.

Veterans Day

Another important military holiday in America is celebrated on November 11, the day the First World War ended. Previously, this holiday was called Armistice Day.

This day is a public holiday and official holiday. But despite this, many educational institutions and offices continue to work, as there is very little left until another weekend – Thanksgiving Day.

Veterans Day celebrations and military parades are held throughout the country.

They are attended by veterans and high-ranking officials, including the President of America. A mandatory ritual is the laying of flowers by the head of state at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

Victory Day

If in Russia the day when World War II ended is celebrated on May 9, in Europe and the USA, due to the time difference, it is celebrated a day earlier – on May 8. In the United States, the holiday is celebrated with a small reservation – “Victory Day in Europe”, because for American soldiers the war did not end on May 8, bloody battles with Japan in the Pacific Ocean awaited them ahead.

May 8 is not an official holiday in the United States and is celebrated quite modestly. Veterans gather at the monument to the fallen Soviet soldiers, small solemn ceremonies and parades are held in the cities.

Holiday calendar in the USA

The United States of America is a multinational country where each nation celebrates its own holidays. That is why the US holiday calendar has hundreds of dates. Below are the most significant holidays. As you can see, Americans are big fans of fun. And if there is no reason for a holiday, then they will simply come up with it. Therefore, the country celebrates the days of favorite American dishes, movie heroes, comics, rights activists, birthdays of presidents and much more. Every holiday is an occasion to gather with family and friends and take part in festive ceremonies.

January

January 1 is the New Year.
January 4 is National Spaghetti Day (pasta is a favorite delicacy of many Americans; gastronomic festivals and festivities are held in cities on this day).
January 16 is Religious Freedom Day in the United States (on this day, lectures are held in educational institutions on the topic of various religions, and the president reminds his citizens that there are many faiths in the world).
January 17 – Martin Luther King Day (a holiday dedicated to a black fighter for their civil rights, celebrated on the third Monday of January, rallies and celebrations are held in cities).
January 19 is the birthday of Robert Lee (famous military leader).

February

February 1 is Lunar New Year (on this day, all Chinese living in the United States gather with their families and celebrate the holiday according to their traditions).
February 1 is National Liberty Day in the United States, on this day in 1865, President Lincoln signed the congressional resolution on the introduction of the thirteenth amendment to the Constitution.
February 2 is Groundhog Day.
February 3 is National Carrot Cake Day (carrot cake is one of America’s favorite desserts, food festivals and exhibitions are held on the holiday).
February 4 is National Homemade Soup Day (every self-respecting American housewife is sure to cook hot and delicious soup on this holiday).
February 12 is President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.
February 14 is St. Valentine’s Day (Valentine’s Day).
February 21 is Presidents Day.
February 22 is George Washington’s birthday.

March

March 1 – Mardi Gras (a noisy and cheerful holiday with parades and festivals, various competitions and competitions are held in the cities, the “three kings” pie is always prepared).
March 1 is International Pancake Day.
March 1 – National Women of Color Day (various exhibitions, lectures and forums dedicated to women of different nationalities).
March 6 is National Frozen Food Day.
March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day.
March 27 – Academy Awards.
March 29 is Vietnam Veterans Day.
March 30 is National Doctor’s Day.
March 31 – Day of Caesar Chavez (famous fighter for social rights).

April

April 1 is April Fool’s Day.
April 8 – World Oatmeal Festival.
April 17 is Easter.
April 22 is International Mother Earth Day.
April 29 – Arbor Day (Thousands of trees are planted all over the country on this day).

May

May 5 – Chinco de Mayo (the day of the victory of the Mexicans over the French in the battle in 1862).
May 6 is Beverage Day (on this day, many Americans consider it their duty to drink some delicious drink).
May 8 is Mother’s Day.
May 8 – Victory Day in Europe.
May 11 is National Eat Whatever You Want Day.
May 30 is Memorial Day.

June

June 11th is King Kamehameah Day in Hawaii.
June 14 is American Flag Day (on this day, Americans decorate their homes with the national canvas, parades and processions take place).
June 19 is Father’s Day.

July

July 4 is Independence Day in the United States.
July 20 is National Hot Dog Day.
July 29 is System Administrator Day.
July 31 is Hawaiian Flag Day.

August

August 4 is Coast Guard Day.
August 9 – Day of protection of the forest from fires.
August 16 is National Airborne Forces Day.
August 16 is Elvis Presley Day.
August 24 is National Waffle Day.
August 26 is Women’s Equality Day.

September

September 5 is Labor Day.
September 7 is Salami Day.
September 17 is Constitution and Citizenship Day.
September 22 is American Business Women’s Day (Business Woman Day).
September 24 is National Hunting and Fishing Day.
September 25 is National Comic Book Day.

October

October 10 is Columbus Day.
October 15 is Sweets Day.
October 18 is Alaska Day.
October 31 is Halloween.
October 31 is Nevada State Day.

November

November 3rd is National Sandwich Day.
November 5 is Giant Omelet Day.
November 11 is Veterans Day.
November 17 is No Smoking Day.
November 24 is Friends Day (Friends Winning Day).