Public Holiday Observances

There is a Day for That! provides you with a list of observances and national days related to Public Holiday.

On these extra special red-letter days, most people get a day off work - double the reason to celebrate!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Washington's Birthday

Washington's Birthday

Washington's Birthday is an American federal holiday on the third Monday in February that began in 1796 to honor George Washington.

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Anzac Day

Anzac Day

Marks the anniversary of the first key military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

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Memorial Day

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is an American federal holiday on the last Monday in May. Originally called Decoration Day, it is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States.

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Canada Day

Canada Day 🍁

Celebrates of the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada

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Labor Day

Labor Day

This holiday is most commonly associated with a commemoration of the achievements of the labor movement

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Veteran's Day

Veteran's Day 🎖️

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Veterans Day

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Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving 🦃

Traditionally, this holiday celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest

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