Holidays/Observances
Veteran’s Day
A US federal holiday to honor military veterans of the US Armed Forces.
Thanksgiving Day
A US federal holiday to celebrate the harvest and other blessings of the past year.
Hanukkah
Jewish Festival of Lights. It commemorates the Maccabean recapture and rededication of the Jerusalem Temple in 165-164 b.c.e.
Christmas Day
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Kwanza
An African American and Pan-African holiday celebrating family, community and culture.
New Year’s Day
The first day of the year in the modern Gregorian calendar.
Orthodox Christmas
Christian Orthodox celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Martin Luther King Jr Day
A US federal holiday celebrating the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Maha Shivaratri
A Hindu festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati.
President’s Day
A US federal holiday to honor all persons who served as presidents of the United States.