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Celebrate Independence Day 2024 with iconic fireworks displays in cities like New York, Nashville, Washington DC, and Boston. Enjoy the festivities!
4th of July and fireworks are deeply intertwined in American culture, with over 400 million pounds set to explode this year.
Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell and poet Tongo Eisen-Martin speak at Juneteenth celebration. Miss Juneteenth Choice McCarty leads parade in Boston.
Juneteenth, a federal holiday this year, celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. on June 19. Here's what to know.
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Banks and post offices will be closed on Saturday for Veterans Day, while stock markets will operate normally. FedEx and UPS open.
Veterans Day is on Nov. 11 every year, regardless of what day of the week it falls. This year, it's on a Saturday.
Banks and businesses close for Veterans Day. Check if your bank is open. Many restaurants offer free meals to veterans.
Veterans Day is celebrated on the 11th of November to honor military veterans, living and dead, with parades and observances.
Social Security offices will be closed on Veterans Day, Nov. 10, but you can still access services online.
Banks, post offices, and other businesses will close on Veterans Day to honor those who have served the country.
Veterans Day is a federal holiday honoring all service members, celebrated annually on November 11.
Indigenous Peoples' Day, an alternative to Columbus Day, is a day to honor Native Americans' history and culture. It is not yet a federal holiday, but efforts are being made to change that. The Native American Indian Association of Tennessee will hold a pow wow to celebrate and showcase Native American culture.
The big secret of 9/11: A third building was demolished after the attack. Patriots' Day and efforts to make 9/11 a state holiday.
Labor Day 2023 marks the end of summer and celebrates workers' contributions. Enjoy the long weekend with family and friends!
Ever wondered how many federal holidays there are in the good ole' USA and what they represent? We're going to dive into that topic right now.
So, first off, what exactly is a Federal holiday? Is it just another excuse for a day off work or school? Well, kind of! Federal holidays are indeed public holidays established by Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103). On these days, non-essential government offices close and most federal employees get a paid day off.
There's more than meets the eye though - each holiday carries its significance. It gets interesting when we start unpacking them individually!
You might be asking yourself, "What are these specific holidays?" There are ten you should know about: New Year’s Day on January 1st; Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday on the third Monday in January; Washington's Birthday (also known as Presidents' Day) falling on third Monday of February; Memorial Day at end May; Independence Day on July 4th (mark this one with extra stars and stripes); then comes Labor Day early September. Following suite we have Columbus Day in mid-October; Veterans’ Day November 11th followed by Thanksgiving – usually gobbled up by all those tasty treats - on fourth Thursday of November closing out with Christmas on December 25th.
Captivated yet?
All these sacred dates give us an opportunity to pause, reflect and show gratitude towards significant milestones in American history or pay tribute to influential personalities who've immensely contributed towards shaping our nation
. I bet after reading through this article you'll never treat your next long weekend simply as 'another three-day break', rather acknowledging them as rightful 'monuments' etched onto our calendars.So next time you enjoy a Federal holiday, sprinkle some appreciation for the history behind it! Let your day off be full of gratitude and understanding. It's more than just a break from work - it's a piece of living American history! Why not explore these commemorative days with this newfound knowledge and see how their stories shape you?
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