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Keep reading and find out which unofficial holidays there are. The year 2023 is progressing rapidly and many are wondering which days have been declared holidays and what other dates will be holidays. Therefore, one of the most important things that workers and students need to know is the information from the official calendar for this 2023. In this case, we bring you everything about the calendar of the United States, which has a large number of official holidays where work is not mandatory and students do not have to attend schools or universities.
What is celebrated each month of the year in the United States?
In the United States, the holidays and holidays for this year 2023 have already been officialized. The most important days for Americans are the Independence Day of the United States, that is, July 4, which falls on a Tuesday this year.
Another important date for the USA is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is celebrated every third Monday in January, commemorating his "I Have a Dream" speech to over 200,000 people in Washington D.C.
In the calendar, the Presidents' Day is also contemplated, where the birth of the first president of the United States, George Washington, is commemorated. While on June 19, the end of slavery in the country is celebrated with "Juneteenth".
Another notable day in the United States calendar is Veterans Day, which is celebrated on November 11 (although in 2023 it is marked for Monday, November 10). This date is in recognition of the people who served in the United States Armed Forces, for which tributes are made throughout the country, as well as parades and gatherings.
Calendar 2023: What holidays are there in the United States?
- Sunday, January 1 - New Year's Day
- Monday, January 16 - Martin Luther King Day (MLK Day)
- Monday, February 20 - Presidents' Day
- Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day
- Tuesday, July 4 - Independence Day in the United States
- Monday, September 4 - Labor Day
- Monday, October 9 - Columbus Day
- Friday, November 10 - Veterans Day
- Thursday, November 23 - Thanksgiving Day
- Monday, December 25 - Christmas Day
What other days are not official holidays in the USA?
There are other celebrations in the United States that have big celebrations but are not considered holidays, such as Valentine's Day on February 14 and Halloween on October 31. On Valentine's Day, couples go out to restaurants and various events like the "longest kiss" can be seen, among other peculiar moments. While on Halloween, children take to the streets with their pumpkins to ask for candy dressed in unique costumes.