The holiday is observed each year on the third Monday of January, and the commemoration is the only federal holiday that is “designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to ...

Juneteenth, short for "June Nineteenth," commemorates the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and enforce the emancipation of all enslaved people. This event occurred two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.

Mother's Day is this weekend, which means it's time to honor the person who gave you life. Although the holiday was officially recognized in the U.S. in 1914, its roots trace back nearly 45 years ...

National Pet Day is celebrated on April 11th. Many national holidays are officially recognized, while others are popularized through tradition or online platforms.

July's only federal holiday is Independence Day, observed on Friday, July 4. Numerous other celebrations occur in July, including National Ice Cream Month, National Fried Chicken Day, and National Moon Day. Religious observances in July include Ashura, Martyrdom of the Bab and others.

In 2025, National Day of Prayer also falls on May 1. Here's what to know about May 1, and how to celebrate spring, support workers and take part in prayer, as well as any other holidays coming up ...