United States
Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It marks the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that…
Independence Day, United States
U.S. Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the thirteen American colonies' separation from British rule. The day is observed with patriotic displays, fireworks,…
Little League World Series
The Little League World Series, an annual baseball tournament in the United States for children 10 to 12 years of age, takes place from August 14 to August 25 at…
Aloha Festivals
Aloha Festivals occur annually all over the state of Hawaii. These festivals are celebrated to acknowledge and preserve the unique traditions of the Hawaiian Islands. The celebrations are enjoyed for…
Labor Day, US
Labor Day is a United States federal holiday celebrated every year on the first Monday of September. This day celebrates the efforts that workers make for themselves and their country.
National Day of Service and Remembrance, US
National Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day is a day of unity and charitable service, observed throughout the U.S. and in other countries around the world on the anniversary of the September…
Election Day, United States
Voters in the United States elect a new President every four years.
Veteran’s Day, US
Veteran's Day is an American holiday that honors military veterans (people who served in the U.S. Armed Forces).
Thanksgiving, United States
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day to give thanks for the autumn harvest and other blessings.
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is an annual holiday, celebrated primarily in the United States, affirming African family and social values. It takes place through January 1.