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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 New Year's Day is the first day of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used in many countries such as the USA.
Epiphany
Sunday, January 6, 2008 Many people in the United States annually observe Epiphany, or Three Kings’ Day, on January 6. It is a Christian observance and a public holiday in the US Virgin Islands.
Orthodox Christmas Day
Monday, January 7, 2008 Many Orthodox Christian churches in countries such as the United States observe Christmas Day on or near January 7 in the Gregorian calendar.
International Programmers' Day
Monday, January 7, 2008 Many people celebrate International Programmers’ Day on January 7, while others observe this event on the 256th day of the year, usually on September 13 or on September 12 in leap years.
Battle of New Orleans
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 Battle of New Orleans is a state legal holiday in the USA
Muharram
Thursday, January 10, 2008 The first day of Muharram, which is the first month in the Islamic calendar, marks the start of the Islamic New Year.
Stephen Foster Memorial Day
Sunday, January 13, 2008 Stephen Foster Memorial Day is annually observed in the United States on January 13. The day remembers the achievements of Stephen Foster, who is known as the “father of American music”.
Orthodox New Year
Monday, January 14, 2008 Many Orthodox Christian churches in countries such as the United States celebrate New Year’s Day on January 14 in the Gregorian calendar.
Lee-Jackson Day
Friday, January 18, 2008 Lee-Jackson Day is an annual state holiday in Virginia, the United States, on the Friday before Martin Luther King Day in January.
Ashura
Saturday, January 19, 2008 Ashura is a Muslim in the USA
Robert E. Lee's Birthday
Saturday, January 19, 2008 Robert E. Lee’s birthday is an annual official state holiday that is shared with Martin Luther King’s birthday in some parts of the US.
Confederate Heroes' Day
Saturday, January 19, 2008 On Confederate Memorial Day remembers the soldiers who died fighting for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861-1865). It is a state holiday in some parts of the United States.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 21, 2008 Martin Luther King Day marks the anniversary of the date of birth of the influential American civil right leader of the same name.
Robert E. Lee's Birthday
Monday, January 21, 2008 Robert E. Lee’s birthday is an annual official state holiday that is shared with Martin Luther King’s birthday in some parts of the US.
Idaho Human Rights Day
Monday, January 21, 2008 Idaho Human Rights Day is a state holiday in Idaho, the United States, on the third Monday of January.
Civil Rights Day
Monday, January 21, 2008 Civil Rights Day is on the third Monday of January in Arizona and New Hampshire. It honors civil rights activists such as Martin Luther King Jr.
Tu Bishvat/Tu B'Shevat
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Tu B’Shevat, known as the “New Year for Trees”, is a Jewish festival similar to Arbor Day.
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
Sunday, January 27, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust remembers those who died and suffered during the Holocaust before and during World War II. It is on January 27 each year.
World Leprosy Day
Sunday, January 27, 2008 World Leprosy Day brings awareness of leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, and ways to prevent the disease.
Kansas Day
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Kansas Day is an annual observance that commemorates the state's admission to the Union in 1861.
National Freedom Day
Friday, February 1, 2008 National Freedom Day in the United States is observed on February 1 each year.
National Wear Red Day
Friday, February 1, 2008 National Wear Red Day® raises public awareness of heart disease in women and ways to avoid and combat this problem.
First Day of Black History Month
Friday, February 1, 2008 First Day of Black History Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA
World Wetlands Day
Saturday, February 2, 2008 World Wetlands Day raises awareness about the important role that the wetlands play in the environment and in our lives.
Groundhog Day
Saturday, February 2, 2008 Many people in the United States observe Groundhog Day on February 2.
Super Bowl
Sunday, February 3, 2008 The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL) in the United States. It is played every year in February.
World Cancer Day
Monday, February 4, 2008 World Cancer Day is an annual global event on February 4 to raise people’s awareness of cancer.
Rosa Parks Day
Monday, February 4, 2008 The life of American civil rights leader Rosa Parks is celebrated in the United States on either February 4 or December 1.
Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 Shrove Tuesday is traditionally known as the day prior to Lent but it also serves as a day of celebration, known as Mardi Gras.
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Ash Wednesday is a Christian observance that marks the first day of Lent, which is prior to Easter.
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is an awareness campaign to end a harmful practice that violates girls’ and women’s rights.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 National Girls and Women in Sports Day is a observance in the USA
Lunar New Year
Thursday, February 7, 2008 Lunar New Year marks the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar.
Lincoln's Birthday
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Lincoln’s Birthday is observed in the United States in honor of Abraham Lincoln, who was the nation’s 16th president and was known as the Great Emancipator.
Georgia Day
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Georgia Day is a state observance in the USA
Valentine's Day
Thursday, February 14, 2008 Valentine's Day is an occasion to celebrate romantic love.
Statehood Day
Thursday, February 14, 2008 Statehood Day is a local observance in the USA
Susan B. Anthony Day
Friday, February 15, 2008 Susan B Anthony Day is an national American observance that is legally recognized in some states.
Susan B. Anthony's Birthday
Friday, February 15, 2008 Susan B Anthony Day is an national American observance that is legally recognized in some states.
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
Saturday, February 16, 2008 Elizabeth Peratrovich was one of the main driving forces behind the territory's Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945.
Presidents' Day
Monday, February 18, 2008 Washington's Birthday, or Presidents' Day, honors the life and work of the first president of the United States, George Washington.
Daisy Gatson Bates Day
Monday, February 18, 2008 Daisy Gatson Bates Day is a state holiday in Arkansas, the United States, on the third Monday of February. It coincides with Washington’s Birthday.
International Mother Language Day
Thursday, February 21, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) International Mother Language Day is annually held on February 21 to celebrate languages spoken worldwide. It also observes the human right to use these languages.
African-American Scientist and Inventor Day
Monday, February 25, 2008 African-American Scientist and Inventor Day is a state observance in the USA
George Rogers Clark Day
Monday, February 25, 2008 George Rogers Clark Day is a state observance in the USA
Linus Pauling Day
Thursday, February 28, 2008 Linus Pauling Day is a state holiday on February 28 in Oregon, USA.
Leap Day
Friday, February 29, 2008 Leap Day, February 29, usually occurs every 4 years and is part of a Leap Year, which is 366 days.
St. David's Day
Saturday, March 1, 2008 Many Welsh communities in the United States celebrate the life of their patron saint, St David, and their links with Wales on St David’s Day.
First Day of Women's History Month
Saturday, March 1, 2008 First Day of Women's History Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA
First Day of Irish American Heritage Month
Saturday, March 1, 2008 First Day of Irish American Heritage Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA
Texas Independence Day
Sunday, March 2, 2008 Texas Independence Day is a legal holiday in Texas, in the United States.
Casimir Pulaski Day
Monday, March 3, 2008 Casimir Pulaski Day is a day off for some schools and offices in Illinois, USA, on the first Monday of March each year.
Read Across America Day
Monday, March 3, 2008 Read Across America Day is observed in the United States on March 2 each year.
Casimir Pulaski Day
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 Casimir Pulaski Day is a day off for some schools and offices in Illinois, USA, on the first Monday of March each year.
Town Meeting Day
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 The state of Vermont, in the USA, holds its Town Meeting Day on the first Tuesday of March each year.
Maha Shivaratri
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Maha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation.
Employee Appreciation Day
Friday, March 7, 2008 Employee Appreciation Day is a US unofficial observance that recognizes and appreciates employees in all industries, aimed at helping employers keep their staff.
International Women's Day
Saturday, March 8, 2008 International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements worldwide and throughout history.
Daylight Saving Time starts
Sunday, March 9, 2008 Daylight Saving Time starts in the USA
World Kidney Day
Thursday, March 13, 2008 World Kidney Day is an annual observation that attempts to raise global awareness about the importance of kidney health and tries to bring attention to the unique challenges faced by those who suffer from Chronic Kidney Disease.
St. Patrick's Day
Saturday, March 15, 2008 St Patrick's Day marks the life and deeds of St Patrick, one of Ireland's patron saints. It is an Irish-American celebration in the USA.
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 16, 2008 Palm Sunday in the United States celebrates Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. It is also the Sunday before Easter Sunday.
Evacuation Day
Monday, March 17, 2008 Evacuation Day in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, commemorates the first major American military victory in the Revolutionary War, which saw the British troops evacuate Boston.
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, March 20, 2008 Maundy Thursday, which is also known as Holy Thursday, is the day before Good Friday.
The Prophet's Birthday
Thursday, March 20, 2008 Eid Milad ul-Nabi (Mawlid or Milad-un-Nabi) commemorates the Prophet Muhammed's birthday.
March Equinox
Thursday, March 20, 2008 March Equinox in the USA (New York)
Holi
Friday, March 21, 2008 Holi is a spring festival of colors celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and others. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the upcoming season of spring. The festival can last up to sixteen days.
Purim
Friday, March 21, 2008 Purim commemorates a time when Jewish people were saved from death around the fourth century BCE, according to the Book of Esther.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Friday, March 21, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is annually observed on March 21.
World Poetry Day
Friday, March 21, 2008 World Poetry Day celebrates poetry around the world on March 21 each year.
Good Friday
Friday, March 21, 2008 Good Friday commemorates Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, March 22, 2008 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday in the United States.
World Water Day
Saturday, March 22, 2008 World Water Day aims to increase people's awareness of the water's importance in all aspects of life.
World Meteorological Day
Sunday, March 23, 2008 World Meteorological Day marks the anniversary of the World Meteorological Organization's establishment on March 23, 1950.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, March 23, 2008 Easter Sunday is an important day in the Christian church calendar because it celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
World Tuberculosis Day
Monday, March 24, 2008 World Tuberculosis Day is annually held on March 24 to raise awareness of tuberculosis and ways to eradicate the disease.
Easter Monday
Monday, March 24, 2008 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. It is not a federal holiday in the United States of America (USA).
International Day of Remembrance of Slavery Victims and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade remembers the lives of Africans who were forced into slavery in North, Central and South America.
International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 The UN’s International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is annually held on March 25.
Maryland Day
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Maryland Day commemorates the arrival of Lord Baltimore and the first colonists in Maryland, the United States, in the 17th century.
Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day is annually held in Hawaii on March 26 to honor Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole.
Earth Hour
Saturday, March 29, 2008 Earth Hour is an annual event in which many people worldwide turn their lights off on the last Saturday in March.
Doctors' Day
Sunday, March 30, 2008 Doctors' Day is a observance in the USA
Seward's Day
Monday, March 31, 2008 Seward’s Day is a state holiday in Alaska, in the United States, on the last Monday of March.
César Chávez Day
Monday, March 31, 2008 César Chávez Day celebrates the birthday of César Estrada Chávez.
April Fool's Day
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 April Fool's Day, on April 1, is a day to play practical jokes and tricks.
World Autism Awareness Day
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 World Autism Awareness Day raises an awareness of issues surrounding people, particularly children, with autism worldwide.
Pascua Florida Day
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Pascua Florida Day, which usually falls on April 2, is a state day in Florida, USA.
United Nations' Mine Awareness Day
Friday, April 4, 2008 The United Nations' International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is annually observed on April 4.
National Tartan Day
Sunday, April 6, 2008 National Tartan Day is annually observed on April 6 to honor the major role that Scottish Americans played in the founding of the United States of America.
United Nations' World Health Day
Monday, April 7, 2008 The World Health Organization, the United Nations' the directing and coordinating authority for health, annually highlights one of its priorities for global health on World Health Day.
Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide
Monday, April 7, 2008 The UN’s Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide is observed on April 7 each year.
National Library Workers' Day
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 National Library Workers’ Day recognizes the efforts and achievements that librarians make to give Americans access to information via books, computers and other media.
Tax Day
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Tax Day is the deadline for United States residents to file details of their income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) so that their liability for income tax can be assessed.
Father Damien Day
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Father Damien Day or Saint Damien Day is an occasion for residents of the state of Hawaii to remember the life and deeds of a Belgian missionary.
Emancipation Day
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 People celebrate the end of slavery and citizens' rights on Emancipation Day in the United States.
Passover Eve
Saturday, April 19, 2008 Passover Eve is a Jewish holiday in the USA
Passover (first day)
Sunday, April 20, 2008 Passover marks the Israelites' liberation from slavery and their exodus from Egypt around 3000 years ago.
Patriots' Day
Monday, April 21, 2008 Patriots' Day commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, which were two of the earliest battles in the American Revolutionary War.
San Jacinto Day
Monday, April 21, 2008 San Jacinto Day commemorates the Battle of San Jacinto in what is now Harris County, Texas.
Boston Marathon
Monday, April 21, 2008 Boston Marathon is one of the world's oldest yearly marathon. It is held annually on Patriot's Day in the month of April.
Earth Day
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 The United Nations' International Mother Earth Day promotes environmental awareness and calls for the protection of our planet.
Oklahoma Day
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Oklahoma Day in the United States marks the anniversary of the opening of Oklahoma's lands to European settlers.
World Book and Copyright Day
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 World Book and Copyright Day is an occasion to celebrate the contribution of books and authors to our global culture and the connection between copyright and books.
Administrative Professionals Day
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Administrative Professionals Day® is on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. It remembers the important role of administrative professionals.
Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Thursday, April 24, 2008 Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is a observance in the USA
Orthodox Good Friday
Friday, April 25, 2008 Many Orthodox Christians in the United States remember the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion on Great Friday.
World Malaria Day
Friday, April 25, 2008 World Malaria Day is annually observed on April 25 to promote efforts that provide effective control of malaria worldwide.
Arbor Day
Friday, April 25, 2008 Arbor Day encourages people to plant and care for trees. In Nebraska, it falls on the last Friday of April.
Orthodox Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 26, 2008 Many Orthodox Christians in the United States remember Jesus Christ’s burial and his descent into Hades on Holy Saturday.
World Intellectual Property Day
Saturday, April 26, 2008 World Intellectual Property Day is annually held on April 26 to increase awareness and understanding of intellectual property worldwide.
Confederate Memorial Day
Saturday, April 26, 2008 On Confederate Memorial Day remembers the soldiers who died fighting for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861-1865). It is a state holiday in some parts of the United States.
Last Day of Passover
Sunday, April 27, 2008 The last day of Passover marks the end of the Passover period, which lasts for seven or eight days.
Orthodox Easter
Sunday, April 27, 2008 Many Orthodox Christians in the United States mark Easter Sunday, also known as Pascha, as the day Jesus Christ was resurrected, according to the Christian bible.
Orthodox Easter Monday
Monday, April 28, 2008 Many Orthodox churches in the United States observe Easter Monday on the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday date.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Monday, April 28, 2008 The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on April 28 each year.
Arbor Day
Monday, April 28, 2008 Arbor Day is a state observance in the USA
Confederate Memorial Day
Monday, April 28, 2008 On Confederate Memorial Day remembers the soldiers who died fighting for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861-1865). It is a state holiday in some parts of the United States.
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 The UN’s Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare is annually observed on April 29.
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 1, 2008 Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter and commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Yom HaShoah
Thursday, May 1, 2008 Many people in the United States observe Yom Hashoah by remembering Holocaust victims who died during World War II.
Law Day
Thursday, May 1, 2008 Law Day in the United States is annually held on May 1.
Loyalty Day
Thursday, May 1, 2008 Loyalty Day is a special day for people to reaffirm their loyalty to the United States and to recognize the heritage of American freedom.
National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 1, 2008 National Day of Prayer is held on the first Thursday of May each year, inviting Americans of all faiths to pray for the country and its leaders.
Lei Day
Thursday, May 1, 2008 May Day is Lei Day in Hawai'i, celebrating Hawaiian culture or the “Aloha spirit.
First Day of Military Appreciation Month
Thursday, May 1, 2008 First Day of Military Appreciation Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA
First Day of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Thursday, May 1, 2008 First Day of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA
First Day of Jewish American Heritage Month
Thursday, May 1, 2008 First Day of Jewish American Heritage Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA
Kentucky Oaks
Friday, May 2, 2008 The Kentucky Oaks is a rade 1 Stakes horse race held annually on the Friday before the Kentucky Derby in May.
World Press Freedom Day
Saturday, May 3, 2008 World Press Freedom Day focuses on the importance of the freedom of the press and freedom of expression.
Kentucky Derby
Saturday, May 3, 2008 Kentucky Derby is a Grade I Stakes horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky in May.
Kent State Shootings Remembrance
Sunday, May 4, 2008 Kent State Shootings Remembrance Day is a local observance in Kent, Ohio.
Rhode Island Independence Day
Sunday, May 4, 2008 Rhode Island Independence Day is a day to celebrate the state's declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776.
Cinco de Mayo
Monday, May 5, 2008 'Cinco de Mayo' means "Fifth of May" in Spanish and is a festival of Mexican pride and heritage.
National Nurses Day
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 National Nurses Day is an occasion to honor the work of nurses.
Primary Election Day
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Many Indiana residents take part in voting on primary election day in Indiana.
National Teacher Appreciation Day
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 National Teacher Appreciation Day is a observance in the USA
Yom Ha'atzmaut
Thursday, May 8, 2008 Many Jewish communities in the United States celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut, which is Israel’s Independence Day, on the fifth day of the month of Iyar in the Jewish calendar.
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War
Thursday, May 8, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War is annually held over two days, from May 8-9.
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Thursday, May 8, 2008 World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is a worldwide observance in the USA
Truman Day
Thursday, May 8, 2008 Truman Day is a holiday in the state of Missouri to honor Harry S Truman, the only person born in Missouri to ever become President of the United States.
Victory in Europe Day
Thursday, May 8, 2008 Victory in Europe Day is a observance in the USA
Confederate Memorial Day observed
Friday, May 9, 2008 On Confederate Memorial Day remembers the soldiers who died fighting for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861-1865). It is a state holiday in some parts of the United States.
World Migratory Bird Day
Saturday, May 10, 2008 World Migratory Bird Day is observed the second weekend of May every year.
Confederate Memorial Day
Saturday, May 10, 2008 On Confederate Memorial Day remembers the soldiers who died fighting for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861-1865). It is a state holiday in some parts of the United States.
Pentecost
Sunday, May 11, 2008 Many Christians in the United States observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 11, 2008 Mother's Day celebrates the role of mothers and mother figures.
Whit Monday
Monday, May 12, 2008 Many Christians in the United States will observe Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday. It is the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
International Nurses Day
Monday, May 12, 2008 International Nurses Day focuses on the critical contribution of nurses around the world in maintaining public health.
Primary Election Day
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Many residents in West Virginia vote during the state’s primary election day.
International Day of Families
Thursday, May 15, 2008 The International Day of Families is an occasion to celebrate the importance of families to people, societies and cultures around the world.
Peace Officers Memorial Day
Thursday, May 15, 2008 Peace Officers Memorial Day is held annually in the United States on May 15 in honor of federal, state and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.
National Defense Transportation Day
Friday, May 16, 2008 National Defense Transportation Day occurs annually in the United States on the third Friday of May.
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Saturday, May 17, 2008 World Information Society Day is celebrated each year to raise awareness of how information and communication can be beneficial for societies and economies.
Armed Forces Day
Saturday, May 17, 2008 Armed Forces Day is a national observance in the United States on the third Saturday of May each year.
Preakness Stakes
Saturday, May 17, 2008 The Preakness Stakes is the second event in the Triple Crown and is annually held two weeks after the Kentucky Derby.
Trinity Sunday
Sunday, May 18, 2008 Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost and is celebrated by many Christians in the United States.
Day of Vesak
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Vesak Day is a Buddhist holiday that celebrates the birth of its founder. It is usually observed on the day of the full moon in May.
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, held on May 21, is an occasion for people to deepen their understanding of cultural diversity.
Corpus Christi
Thursday, May 22, 2008 Corpus Christi is observed in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
International Day for Biological Diversity
Thursday, May 22, 2008 The International Day for Biological Diversity is an occasion to increase the global understanding and awareness of issues and challenges around biodiversity.
National Maritime Day
Thursday, May 22, 2008 National Maritime Day is annually observed in the United States on May 22. It is a time to observe its maritime heritage, to honor those who served as merchant mariners, and to recognize the benefits of the maritime industry.
Lag BaOmer
Friday, May 23, 2008 Many Jewish Americans observe Lag B’Omer on the 18th day of the month of Iyar in the Jewish calendar.
African Liberation Day
Sunday, May 25, 2008 African Liberation Day celebrates African nations' hard-fought freedom from European colonial powers.
National Missing Children's Day
Sunday, May 25, 2008 National Missing Children's Day is an observation dedicated to addressing the problem of child abduction.
Memorial Day
Monday, May 26, 2008 Memorial Day commemorates all Americans who have died in military service for the United States.
Jefferson Davis' Birthday
Monday, May 26, 2008 Jefferson Davis' Birthday, also known as Jefferson Davis Day, is a state holiday in Alabama in the United States.
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
Thursday, May 29, 2008 The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is an occasion to pay tribute to people who served in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations.
World No Tobacco Day
Saturday, May 31, 2008 World No Tobacco Day draws attention to the health problems caused by tobacco use.
First Day of Pride Month
Sunday, June 1, 2008 First Day of Pride Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA
First Day of Caribbean-American Heritage Month
Sunday, June 1, 2008 First Day of Caribbean-American Heritage Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA
Statehood Day
Sunday, June 1, 2008 Statehood Day marks the anniversary of the dates that Kentucky became the 15th state and Tennessee became the 16th state of the United States.
Jefferson Davis' Birthday
Monday, June 2, 2008 Jefferson Davis' Birthday, also known as Jefferson Davis Day, is a state holiday in Alabama in the United States.
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed on June 4 each year.
World Environment Day
Thursday, June 5, 2008 World Environment Day is held each year on June 5. It is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations (UN) stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.
D-Day
Friday, June 6, 2008 D-Day is a special anniversary in some countries, including the United States (U.S.), to remember Allied forces’ invasion of Normandy, France, in the Second World War.
Belmont Stakes
Saturday, June 7, 2008 The Belmont Stakes is the third and final horse race of the Triple Crown. It is run annually five weeks after the Kentucky Derby.
Shavuot
Monday, June 9, 2008 Shavuot, also known as the Festival of Weeks, is one of three major Jewish festivals.
Kamehameha Day
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Kamehameha Day, held annually on June 11, honors Kamehameha the Great (Kamehameha I), the monarch who united and established the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Loving Day
Thursday, June 12, 2008 Loving Day is a observance in the USA
Friday the 13th
Friday, June 13, 2008 Friday the 13th is a day full of superstitious beliefs in communities worldwide.
Army Birthday
Saturday, June 14, 2008 Army Birthday is a observance in the USA
Flag Day
Saturday, June 14, 2008 Flag Day is annually held on June 14 to honor the United States flag.
Father's Day
Sunday, June 15, 2008 Father's Day celebrates the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children.
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 The United Nations' World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed worldwide on June 17 each year.
Bunker Hill Day
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Bunker Hill Day commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill, which took place on June 17, 1775 on the Charlestown Peninsula, Boston Harbor, in Massachusetts.
Juneteenth
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Juneteenth is a observance in the USA
Juneteenth Day
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Juneteenth Day is a state observance in the USA
Juneteenth National Freedom Day
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Juneteenth National Freedom Day is a state observance in the USA
Juneteenth
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Juneteenth is a state observance in the USA
National Juneteenth Freedom Day
Thursday, June 19, 2008 National Juneteenth Freedom Day is a state observance in the USA
Juneteenth
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Juneteenth is a state observance in the USA
Emancipation Day
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Emancipation Day is a state observance in the USA
Juneteenth
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Juneteenth is a state observance in the USA
Juneteenth Freedom Day
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Juneteenth Freedom Day is a state observance in the USA
Juneteenth
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Juneteenth is a state observance in the USA
Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom Day
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom Day is a state observance in the USA
Juneteenth
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Juneteenth is a state observance in the USA
Emancipation Day
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Emancipation Day is a state holiday in the USA
World Refugee Day
Friday, June 20, 2008 The United Nations' World Refugee Day honors refugees' courage, strength and determination.
West Virginia Day
Friday, June 20, 2008 West Virginia Day, or WV Day, celebrates the anniversary of the creation of the state of West Virginia on June 20, 1863.
American Eagle Day
Friday, June 20, 2008 Observed annually on June 20 in 47 American states, American Eagle Day is an unofficial holiday that celebrates the removal of the American Bald Eagle from a list of "endangered species".
June Solstice
Friday, June 20, 2008 June Solstice in the USA (New York)
Juneteenth National Freedom Day
Saturday, June 21, 2008 Juneteenth National Freedom Day is a state observance in the USA
Juneteenth Day
Saturday, June 21, 2008 Juneteenth Day is a state observance in the USA
Juneteenth National Freedom Day
Saturday, June 21, 2008 Juneteenth National Freedom Day is a state observance in the USA
Juneteenth Independence Day
Saturday, June 21, 2008 Juneteenth Independence Day is a state observance in the USA
Juneteenth National Freedom Day
Saturday, June 21, 2008 Juneteenth National Freedom Day is a state observance in the USA
Juneteenth Independence Day
Saturday, June 21, 2008 Juneteenth Independence Day is a state observance in the USA
Juneteenth National Freedom Day
Saturday, June 21, 2008 Juneteenth National Freedom Day is a state observance in the USA
Juneteenth Freedom Day
Saturday, June 21, 2008 Juneteenth Freedom Day is a state observance in the USA
Juneteenth Independence Day
Sunday, June 22, 2008 Juneteenth Independence Day is a state observance in the USA
Public Service Day
Monday, June 23, 2008 The United Nations’ Public Service Day celebrates the idea that democracy and successful governance depend on a competent civil service.
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Thursday, June 26, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking raise awareness about the dangers of illicit drugs.
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Thursday, June 26, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is annually observed on June 26 to remind people that human torture is not only unacceptable – it is also a crime.
Carolina Day
Saturday, June 28, 2008 Carolina Day is a state observance in the USA
Independence Day
Friday, July 4, 2008 On Independence Day, Americans celebrate the anniversary of publication of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776.
International Day of Cooperatives
Saturday, July 5, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Cooperatives recognizes and reaffirms the role of cooperatives in economic, social and cultural development and in the achievement of social policy objectives.
World Population Day
Friday, July 11, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) World Population Day reaffirms the human right to plan for a family.
Nathan Bedford Forrest Day
Sunday, July 13, 2008 Nathan Bedford Forrest Day is a local observance in the USA
Bastille Day
Monday, July 14, 2008 Bastille Day is a observance in the USA
Pioneer Day
Thursday, July 24, 2008 Pioneer Day is an annual state holiday in Utah in the United States. 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.
Parents' Day
Sunday, July 27, 2008 Parents’ Day is celebrated in the United States on the fourth Sunday of July each year to recognize and promote parenting as a crucial part of families and the wider community.
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
Sunday, July 27, 2008 National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day is a observance in the USA
Isra and Mi'raj
Thursday, July 31, 2008 Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night when the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Colorado Day
Friday, August 1, 2008 Colorado Day is an annual observance that commemorates the state’s birthday on August 1, 1876, and its history.
American Family Day
Sunday, August 3, 2008 American Family Day is a state holiday in the USA
Coast Guard Birthday
Monday, August 4, 2008 Coast Guard Birthday is a observance in the USA
Purple Heart Day
Thursday, August 7, 2008 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.
International Day of the World's Indigenous People
Saturday, August 9, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of the World's Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous peoples.
Tisha B'Av
Sunday, August 10, 2008 Tisha B’Av is on the ninth day of the month of Av in the Jewish calendar.
Victory Day
Monday, August 11, 2008 Victory Day, also known as VJ Day, is an annual state holiday celebrated on the second Monday in August in Rhode Island in the United States. It marks the anniversary of the Allies’ victory over Japan during World War II.
International Youth Day
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Youth Day is annually held on August 12 to celebrate the achievements of the world’s youth and to encourage their participation in enhancing society.
Assumption of Mary
Friday, August 15, 2008 Assumption Day is a Christian observance in the United States that is held annually on August 15. Catholics observe the Dormition (falling asleep) or the day that the Blessed Virgin Mary was received into heaven.
Hawaii Statehood Day
Friday, August 15, 2008 Hawaii’s Statehood Day is celebrated on the third Friday of August to commemorate the anniversary of Hawaii’s statehood.
Bennington Battle Day observed
Friday, August 15, 2008 Bennington Battle Day is a state holiday in Vermont. It commemorates the American victory at the Battle of Bennington during the Revolutionary War in north America in 1777.
Raksha Bandhan
Saturday, August 16, 2008 Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima). The day is also sometimes referred to as Brother and Sister Day because it honors the relationship between brother and sister.
Bennington Battle Day
Saturday, August 16, 2008 Bennington Battle Day is a state holiday in Vermont. It commemorates the American victory at the Battle of Bennington during the Revolutionary War in north America in 1777.
National Senior Citizens Day
Sunday, August 17, 2008 National Senior Citizens Day is an observance on the third Sunday of August to honor the contributions of senior citizens in the United States.
National Aviation Day
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 National Aviation Day is observed in the United States on August 19 each year to celebrate the history and development of the aviation.
Janmashtami
Saturday, August 23, 2008 Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava (Bhadrapada), which is usually in August or September.
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
Saturday, August 23, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is held on August 23 each year to remind people of the tragedy of the transatlantic slave trade.
Women's Equality Day
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Women's Equality Day on August 26 is an annual observance that commemorates the anniversary of the first time voting rights were extended to women in the United States.
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Lyndon Baines Johnson Day is a state holiday in Texas in the United States on August 27 each year. It commemorates the birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, who was the 36th president of the USA.
International Overdose Awareness Day
Sunday, August 31, 2008 International Overdose Awareness Day is an annual observation which aims to raise global awareness of about the impact of drug overdose on families and communities. The campaign also attempts to remove the stigma associated with overdose.
Labor Day
Monday, September 1, 2008 Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States. It gives workers a day of rest and it celebrates their contribution to the American economy.
Ramadan Starts
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 Many Muslims in the United States fast in the hours of daylight during Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 Ganesh Chaturthi is the great Ganesha festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha during the Hindu Month of Bhadra, which usually falls between mid-August and mid-September. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and can last up to 10 days.
Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day
Saturday, September 6, 2008 Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day encourages people in the United States to participate in cleaning up the federal lands. It is observed on the first Saturday after Labor Day.
Native American Day
Saturday, September 6, 2008 Native Americans' Day, on the second Monday of October, is celebrated some parts of the United States in lieu of Columbus Day.
National Grandparents Day
Sunday, September 7, 2008 National Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September after Labor Day in the United States.
International Literacy Day
Monday, September 8, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) International Literacy Day is held on September 8 each year.
California Admission Day
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 California Admission Day is an annual legal observance in California, in the United States.
World Suicide Prevention Day
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 World Suicide Prevention Day promotes worldwide action to prevent suicides on September 10 each year.
Patriot Day
Thursday, September 11, 2008 Patriot Day is held in memory of nearly 3000 people who died during terrorist attacks in New York, Washington DC and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
Constitution Commemoration Day
Sunday, September 14, 2008 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is a combined event that occurs in the United States on September 17 each year.
International Day of Democracy
Monday, September 15, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Democracy is observed on September 15 each year.
First Day of National Hispanic Heritage Month
Monday, September 15, 2008 First Day of National Hispanic Heritage Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer focuses on the importance of protecting human health and the environment.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is a combined event that occurs in the United States on September 17 each year.
Air Force Birthday
Thursday, September 18, 2008 Air Force Birthday is a observance in the USA
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Friday, September 19, 2008 National POW/MIA Recognition Day is annually observed in the United States on the third Friday of September.
International Day of Peace
Sunday, September 21, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Peace is annually held on September 21 to recognize the efforts of individuals, organizations and governments to end conflict and promote peace.
American Indian Day
Monday, September 22, 2008 American Indian Day is a state observance in the USA
Emancipation Day
Monday, September 22, 2008 Emancipation Day is a state-wide observation in Ohio on September 22.
September Equinox
Monday, September 22, 2008 September Equinox in the USA (New York)
International Celebrate Bisexuality Day
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 International Celebrate Bisexuality Day, also known as Bi Visibility Day, promotes the rights of bisexual people around the world.
World Maritime Day
Thursday, September 25, 2008 World Maritime Day is held on the last week of September each year, although the exact date is up to individual governments around the world.
Native American Day
Friday, September 26, 2008 Native Americans' Day, on the second Monday of October, is celebrated some parts of the United States in lieu of Columbus Day.
Lailat al-Qadr
Saturday, September 27, 2008 Laylat al Qadr is most likely to be held on one of the last 10 days of month of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar.
World Tourism Day
Saturday, September 27, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) World Tourism Day is annually held on September 27 to raise awareness on the benefits of tourism.
National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 27, 2008 National Public Lands Day is a observance in the USA
World Rabies Day
Sunday, September 28, 2008 World Rabies Day is annually observed on September 28 to raise awareness about rabies and how it can be prevented.
World Heart Day
Sunday, September 28, 2008 World Heart Day raises awareness of cardiovascular diseases and ways to reduce their risk.
Gold Star Mother's Day
Sunday, September 28, 2008 Gold Star Mother’s Day is annually observed in the United States on the last Sunday of September.
Navratri
Monday, September 29, 2008 Navratri is a Hindu holiday in the USA
Rosh Hashana
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. Many Jewish-run organizations in the US are closed during the two-day celebration.
International Day of Older Persons
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Older Persons is celebrated on October 1 each year as a special day for older persons worldwide.
World Vegetarian Day
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 World Vegetarian Day is an annual observation that spreads awareness about the health, environmental, and ethical benefits of following a vegetarian lifestyle. The unofficial holiday encourages people to avoid eating foods that include animal products and to adopt a plant-based diet.
International Day of Non-Violence
Thursday, October 2, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Non-Violence is a globally observed on October 2 each year to promote non-violence.
Feast of St Francis of Assisi
Saturday, October 4, 2008 Many Catholics in the United States, particularly those with pets, celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, on October 4 each year.
World Teachers' Day
Sunday, October 5, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) World Teachers' Day commemorates the work of teachers and their contributions to society. It is observed on October 5 each year.
World Habitat Day
Monday, October 6, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) World Habitat Day reflects on the state of human settlements and people’s right to sufficient shelter.
German American Day
Monday, October 6, 2008 German American Day is a observance in the USA
Child Health Day
Monday, October 6, 2008 Child Health Day is annually celebrated in the United States on the first Monday of October.
International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction is annually observed on the second Wednesday of October to promote a global culture of natural disaster risk reduction.
Dussehra
Thursday, October 9, 2008 Dussehra is a Hindu holiday in the USA
Yom Kippur
Thursday, October 9, 2008 Yom Kippur is an important Jewish holiday that falls on the 10th day of the month of Tishrei in the Jewish calendar.
World Post Day
Thursday, October 9, 2008 World Post Day marks the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union's establishment in 1874. It is held on October 9 each year.
World Sight Day
Thursday, October 9, 2008 World Sight Day is annually held on the second Thursday of October to raise awareness about blindness and vision impairment.
Leif Erikson Day
Thursday, October 9, 2008 Leif Erikson Day honors the first Scandinavian known to have set foot on American soil and the contribution of the Nordic peoples to the United States.
Yom Kippur
Thursday, October 9, 2008 Yom Kippur is an important Jewish holiday that falls on the 10th day of the month of Tishrei in the Jewish calendar.
World Mental Health Day
Friday, October 10, 2008 World Mental Health Day, which is supported by the United Nations (UN), is annually held on October 10 to raise public awareness about mental health issues worldwide.
Casimir Pulaski Day
Saturday, October 11, 2008 Casimir Pulaski Day is a day off for some schools and offices in Illinois, USA, on the first Monday of March each year.
Chicago Marathon
Sunday, October 12, 2008 The Chicago Marathon is one of the six World Marathon Majors and is held annually in October.
Navy Birthday
Monday, October 13, 2008 Navy Birthday celebrates the establishment of the United States Navy on October 13, 1775.
Columbus Day
Monday, October 13, 2008 Columbus Day celebrates 15th century explorer Christopher Columbus's arrival in America in 1492.
Fraternal Day
Monday, October 13, 2008 Fraternal Day is a state holiday in the USA
Native American Day
Monday, October 13, 2008 Native Americans' Day, on the second Monday of October, is celebrated some parts of the United States in lieu of Columbus Day.
Indigenous People's Day
Monday, October 13, 2008 Indigenous People's Day is a state observance in the USA
American Indian Heritage Day
Monday, October 13, 2008 American Indian Heritage Day is often observed on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day in the United States.
First Day of Sukkot
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 The first day of Sukkot marks the start of the Sukkot festival for Jewish communities in many countries, including the United States.
International Day of Rural Women
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Rural Women is annually celebrated on October 15 to recognize rural women’s role in supporting their communities.
White Cane Safety Day
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 White Cane Safety Day is a United States observance annually held on October 15 to celebrate blind and visually impaired people's achievements and the importance of the white cane.
World Food Day
Thursday, October 16, 2008 World Food Day is celebrated on October 16 each year.
Boss's Day
Thursday, October 16, 2008 Boss’s Day is observed in many workplaces in the United States on October 16, or the nearest working day, each year.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Friday, October 17, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is annually observed on October 17 to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty worldwide.
Alaska Day observed
Friday, October 17, 2008 Alaska Day is an official holiday in Alaska, the United States, on October 18 each year. It commemorates the formal transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States on October 18, 1867.
Alaska Day
Saturday, October 18, 2008 Alaska Day is an official holiday in Alaska, the United States, on October 18 each year. It commemorates the formal transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States on October 18, 1867.
Sweetest Day
Saturday, October 18, 2008 Sweetest Day is a observance in the USA
Last Day of Sukkot
Monday, October 20, 2008 Many Jewish communities in countries such as the United States observe the last day of Sukkot, which marks the end of the Sukkot festival.
Shmini Atzeret
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Shemini Atzeret (or Shmini Atzeret) is a Jewish holiday dedicated to the love of God, while Simchat Torah (Simchas Torah or Simhat Torah) marks the end of Sukkot and celebrates the completion of the annual reading of the Torah.
Simchat Torah
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Simchat Torah (Simchas Torah or Simhat Torah) is a Jewish holiday that marks the end of Sukkot and celebrates the completion of the annual reading of the Torah.
United Nations Day
Friday, October 24, 2008 United Nations Day marks the anniversary of the United Nations Charter coming into force in 1945 and celebrates the work of this organization. United Nations Day annually falls on October 24.
World Development Information Day
Friday, October 24, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) World Development Information Day falls on October 24 each year.
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Monday, October 27, 2008 The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is observed on October 27 every year.
Diwali/Deepavali
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Halloween
Friday, October 31, 2008 Halloween is celebrated by hosting costume parties, playing 'trick-or-treat', watching horror films, visiting haunted houses or carving lanterns out of pumpkins.
Nevada Day
Friday, October 31, 2008 Nevada Day is an annual state holiday celebrated in Nevada, the United States, on the last Friday of October. It commemorates the statehood of Nevada, which took place on October 31, 1864.
All Saints' Day
Saturday, November 1, 2008 Many Catholics honor all the saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day, in the United States.
World Vegan Day
Saturday, November 1, 2008 World Vegan Day is an annual observation that brings together vegans around the world to bring attention to animal rights and to spread the word about the health advantages of following a vegan diet.
First Day of Native American Heritage Month
Saturday, November 1, 2008 First Day of Native American Heritage Month is a annual monthly observance in the USA
All Souls' Day
Sunday, November 2, 2008 Prayers for the dead are made on All Souls’ Day in the United States, which falls on November 2 each year. The Day of the Dead is also celebrated on this day.
New York City Marathon
Sunday, November 2, 2008 The New York City Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons and takes place every year in November.
Daylight Saving Time ends
Sunday, November 2, 2008 Daylight Saving Time ends in the USA
Election Day (General Election)
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Election Day in the United States of America is the day on which popular ballots are held to select public officials.
Election Day
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Election Day in the United States of America is the day on which popular ballots are held to select public officials.
Susan B. Anthony Day
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Susan B Anthony Day is an national American observance that is legally recognized in some states.
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Thursday, November 6, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is held on November 6 each year.
Return Day
Thursday, November 6, 2008 Return Day is held on the Thursday after Election Day in Georgetown, Delaware. It is a post-election tradition that celebrates the announcement of the election results with a unique festival and ceremony.
World Science Day for Peace and Development
Monday, November 10, 2008 The World Science Day for Peace and Development (WSDPD) is celebrated on November 10 each year.
Marine Corps Birthday
Monday, November 10, 2008 Marine Corps Birthday celebrates the establishment of the United States Marine Corps on November 10, 1775.
Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Veterans Day in the USA is a holiday to honor all who have served in the United States Military Services.
World Diabetes Day
Friday, November 14, 2008 World Diabetes Day is held annually to raise awareness of diabetes and its complications and the care that people with this condition need. It is observed on November 14 each year.
International Day for Tolerance
Sunday, November 16, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for Tolerance is observed on November 16 each year to help people understand the importance of tolerance worldwide.
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Sunday, November 16, 2008 The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims serves as a major advocacy day for road traffic injury prevention.
World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day is held on the second or third Wednesday of November each year.
International Men's Day
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 International Men’s Day celebrates men's achievements worldwide and throughout history.
George Rogers Clark Day
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 George Rogers Clark Day is a state observance in the USA
Universal Children's Day
Thursday, November 20, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) Universal Children's Day is an occasion to promote the welfare of children and an understanding between children all over the world. It is held on November 20 each year
Africa Industrialization Day
Thursday, November 20, 2008 Africa Industrialization Day aims to stimulate the international community's commitment to the industrialization of Africa.
World Philosophy Day
Thursday, November 20, 2008 World Philosophy Day is celebrated on the third Thursday of November each year.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Thursday, November 20, 2008 Transgender Day of Remembrance is a worldwide observance in the USA
World Television Day
Friday, November 21, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) World Television Day is globally celebrated on November 21 each year.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women raises public awareness of violence against women in all countries around the world and at all levels of society. It is observed each year on November 25.
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 27, 2008 Thanksgiving Day in the United States is traditionally a holiday to give thanks for the food collected at the end of the harvest season.
Presidents' Day (Observed)
Friday, November 28, 2008 Presidents' Day (Observed) is a state holiday in the USA
Day After Thanksgiving
Friday, November 28, 2008 The Day After Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, is a state holiday more than 20 states.
Family Day
Friday, November 28, 2008 The Day After Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, is a state holiday more than 20 states.
Acadian Day
Friday, November 28, 2008 The Day After Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, is a state holiday more than 20 states.
Black Friday
Friday, November 28, 2008 Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day in the USA. It is a busy shopping day and is a holiday in some states.
American Indian Heritage Day
Friday, November 28, 2008 American Indian Heritage Day is often observed on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day in the United States.
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Saturday, November 29, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is annually observed on November 29.
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, November 30, 2008 Many Christians in the United States observe the first Sunday of Advent, which marks the start of the Christian year.
World AIDS Day
Monday, December 1, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) World AIDS Day is annually observed on December 1.
Cyber Monday
Monday, December 1, 2008 Most online retailers in the US offer discounted prices on their products and services on Cyber Monday.
Rosa Parks Day
Monday, December 1, 2008 The life of American civil rights leader Rosa Parks is celebrated in the United States on either February 4 or December 1.
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is annually observed on December 2.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Persons with Disabilities is annually observed on December 3 to re-affirm and draw attention to the rights of people who live with disabilities.
International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Friday, December 5, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, also known as International Volunteer Day (IVD), is observed on December 5 each year.
St Nicholas Day
Saturday, December 6, 2008 Some churches in the United States recognize St Nicholas' Day as a feast day.
International Civil Aviation Day
Sunday, December 7, 2008 International Civil Aviation Day is observed globally on December 7 each year. It is observed by organizations such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Sunday, December 7, 2008 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day remembers those who died or were injured when Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, was attacked in 1941.
Delaware Day
Sunday, December 7, 2008 Delaware Day is a state observance in the USA
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Monday, December 8, 2008 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
Green Monday
Monday, December 8, 2008 The last Monday at least ten days before Christmas has been dubbed “Green Monday” by online marketers.
Eid al-Adha
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 For more than 3 millions Muslims in the US, Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most important dates in the calendar.
International Anti-Corruption Day
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 The United Nations’ (UN) International Anti-Corruption Day is annually observed on December 9 to raise public awareness of corruption and ways to fight it.
Human Rights Day
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of when the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed.
Wyoming Day
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Wyoming Day is a state observance in the USA
International Mountain Day
Thursday, December 11, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) International Mountain Day is an occasion to help raise awareness of the people who live in mountainous regions and the role that these regions play in providing food, water, and recreation. It is observed on December 11 each year.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Friday, December 12, 2008 The Feast of Our Lady Guadalupe, in honor of Jesus’ mother Mary, is a Catholic observance in the United States.
National Guard Birthday
Saturday, December 13, 2008 National Guard Birthday is a observance in the USA
Bill of Rights Day
Monday, December 15, 2008 Bill of Rights Day is a observance in the USA
Pan American Aviation Day
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 December 17 marks Pan American Aviation Day, which is annually observed in the United States.
Wright Brothers Day
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 The Wright Brothers Day is annually celebrated in the United States on December 17 to commemorate the historic flight made by Orville and Wilbur Wright on that date in 1903.
International Migrants Day
Thursday, December 18, 2008 The United Nations (UN) International Migrants Day is celebrated on December 18 each year.
International Day for South-South Cooperation
Friday, December 19, 2008 The United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is observed on September 12 each year.
International Human Solidarity Day
Saturday, December 20, 2008 The United Nations' (UN) International Human Solidarity Day is celebrated on December 20 each year to raise public awareness on the importance of solidarity in fighting poverty.
December Solstice
Sunday, December 21, 2008 December Solstice in the USA (New York)
Chanukah/Hanukkah (first day)
Monday, December 22, 2008 The first day of Hanukkah is the start of the Hanukkah period, which lasts for eight days, from the 25th day of the month of Kislev to the second day of Tevet in the Hebrew calendar.
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 Christmas Eve in the United States is on December 24 each year.
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25, 2008 Christmas Day celebrates Jesus Christ's birth.
Kwanzaa (first day)
Friday, December 26, 2008 Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday honoring the culture and traditions of African people and their descendants worldwide, especially in the United States.
Day After Christmas Day
Friday, December 26, 2008 Some states in the United States observe the Day after Christmas Day as a public holiday.
Washington's Birthday
Friday, December 26, 2008 Washington's Birthday is a state holiday in the USA
Last Day of Chanukah
Monday, December 29, 2008 The last day of Hanukkah marks the end of a festive Jewish occasion, known as Hanukkah or Chanukah.
Muharram
Monday, December 29, 2008 The first day of Muharram, which is the first month in the Islamic calendar, marks the start of the Islamic New Year.
New Year's Eve
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 New Year's Eve is the last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. Many parties to welcome the New Year are held in in the United States on New Year's Eve.
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