Holiday Days
Traditional holidays and special occasions
Explore all 101 holiday days and observances with full details including history, fun facts, and ideas for how to celebrate. Each entry includes upcoming dates, related occasions, and frequently asked questions to help you make the most of every holiday celebration throughout the year.
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New Year's Day
Ring in the new year with hope and celebration on New Year's Day! This global holiday marks the beginning of a fresh year and symbolizes…
Veganuary
Veganuary is a month-long January campaign that invites people to try vegan — plant-based — eating for 31 days. Founded in the United…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Honor the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this federal holiday! This day celebrates Dr. King's contributions to…
Burns Night
Mark Burns Night with a plate of haggis, neeps and tatties, and a few lines of verse. Every 25 January, Scotland and the Scottish diaspora…
Australia Day
Australia Day falls on 26 January — the anniversary of the First Fleet’s landing at Sydney Cove in 1788. It is Australia’s national day and…
National Freedom Day
Celebrate liberty and the signing of the 13th Amendment on National Freedom Day! Observed on February 1st, this day commemorates the…
Groundhog Day
Will he see his shadow? Celebrate Groundhog Day, America's quirky weather-predicting tradition! This beloved American holiday centers…
Waitangi Day
Waitangi Day is New Zealand’s national day, observed each 6 February. It marks the first signings of the Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o…
Super Bowl Sunday
Get ready for the biggest sports event in America on Super Bowl Sunday! This unofficial American holiday brings families and friends…
Valentine's Day
Celebrate love and romance on Valentine's Day! This beloved holiday is all about expressing affection for the special people in your life…
Presidents Day
Honor the legacy of American presidents on Presidents Day! This federal holiday celebrates the contributions and leadership of all U.S…
Family Day (Canada)
Take the February long weekend on Family Day! In several Canadian provinces the third Monday in February is a statutory holiday meant to…
Lunar New Year
Welcome the Year of the Horse! Lunar New Year is the most important celebration in Chinese culture, also celebrated across Asia. Enjoy…
Mardi Gras
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is a day of celebration before Lent begins. From New Orleans parades to king cake…
Pancake Day
Flip a thin British pancake on Pancake Day! In the UK this is the everyday name for Shrove Tuesday — the movable Tuesday before Lent — when…
Ramadan
Observe the holy month of Ramadan! Muslims worldwide fast from dawn to sunset, focusing on prayer, reflection, and community. Ramadan…
Commonwealth Day
Note Commonwealth Day on the second Monday in March. It is the annual civic date for the Commonwealth of Nations — a voluntary association…
Mothering Sunday
Plan flowers, a card, and lunch for Mothering Sunday — the UK’s Mother’s Day. It always falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent (three weeks…
St. Patrick's Day
Wear green and celebrate Irish culture on St. Patrick's Day! This festive holiday honors Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and…
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Honor the courage and sacrifice of Vietnam War veterans on National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Observed on March 29th, this day recognizes…
Passover
Observe Passover, the Jewish celebration of freedom! This eight-day festival commemorates the Exodus from Egypt. Families gather for Seder…
April Fools' Day
April Fools' Day arrives every April 1 with a worldwide habit of light pranks, fake headlines, and playful “gotchas.” The exact medieval…
Easter
Celebrate renewal and new beginnings on Easter! This important Christian holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is also…
Tax Day (US)
Tax Day is the familiar U.S. shorthand for the annual federal individual income-tax filing deadline, traditionally April 15. It is a civic…