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  • Flag Day, United States

    Flag Day in the U.S. commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the country in 1777. The day is an occasion to honor and celebrate the flag's history, symbolizing the unity and identity of the nation.

  • 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.

  • National Freedom Day

    National Freedom Day is observed on February 1st in the United States to commemorate the date in 1865 when President Abraham Lincoln signed the joint resolution that later became the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery. It serves as a day to reflect on the importance of freedom, equality, and the ongoing pursuit of civil…

  • Presidents’ Day

    Presidents' Day, celebrated annually on the third Monday in February, honors all the presidents who have served in the United States.

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the 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 all enslaved people were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. CLICK HERE for more information and activities.

  • 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, barbecues, parades, and various festivities that symbolize the nation's commitment to freedom and independence.