Native American Day

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2026 USASep 25, Oct 12 USA Mon, Oct 12Observances Holiday USA Fri, Sep 25Observances Holiday 2025 USASep 26, Oct 13 USA Mon, Oct 13Observances Holiday USA Fri, Sep 26Observances Holiday 2024 USASep 27, Oct 14 USA Mon, Oct 14Observances Holiday USA Fri, Sep 27Observances Holiday 2023 USASep 22, Oct 9 USA Mon, Oct 9Observances Holiday USA Fri, Sep 22Observances Holiday 2022 USASep 23, Oct 10 USA Mon, Oct 10Observances Holiday USA Fri, Sep 23Observances Holiday
Summary
Native American Day is a good reminder to reflect on, and learn more about, the important contributions of Native American people.

The fourth Friday in September is Native American Day, where residents of California and Nevada honor the indigenous people of the United States. It is observed as a holiday in these states with some government buildings closing.

In South Dakota, it is celebrated on the second Monday in October with a state holiday. 

California was the first state to honor this day. Governor Culbert Olson started the tradition in 1939, dedicating October 1st as "Indian Day." Then in 1968, then-Governor Ronald Regan signed a resolution calling for the holiday to be held the fourth Friday in September. It wasn't until 1998, however, that the California Assembly passed AB 1953; this made Native American Day an official state holiday. Nevada also declared the fourth Friday of September Native American Day in 1997.

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