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One of the most basic topics that workers and students should know is the information about the official calendar for this 2023. On this occasion, we have all the data about the calendar of the United States, which has many official holidays where work is not mandatory and students do not have to attend schools or universities. Likewise, in this note you can find out what unofficial holidays are. Keep reading and find out the complete agenda.
What is celebrated each month of the year in the United States?
The United States has already formalized the holidays and public holidays it will have this year 2023. The most important days for Americans are the Independence Day of the United States, that is, July 4th which falls on a Tuesday this year.
Another important date for the US is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is celebrated every third Monday in January, commemorating his speech "I Have a Dream" before more than 200 thousand people in Washington D.C.
The calendar also includes Presidents Day, which commemorates the birth of the first President of the United States, George Washington. While June 19th is celebrated as the end of slavery in the country with "Juneteenth".
Another noteworthy day on the calendar of the United States is Veterans Day, which is celebrated on November 11th (although in 2023 it is marked for Monday, November 10th). This date is in recognition of those who served in the United States Armed Forces, for which tributes are held throughout the country, as well as parades and gatherings.
Calendar 2023: What are the holidays in the United States?
- Sunday January 1st - New Year's Day
- Monday January 16th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Monday February 20th - Presidents Day
- Monday May 29th - Memorial Day
- Tuesday July 4th - Independence Day in the United States
- Monday September 4th - Labor Day
- Monday October 9th - Columbus Day
- Friday November 10th - Veterans Day
- Thursday November 23rd - Thanksgiving Day
- Monday December 25th - Christmas Day
What other days are not official holidays in the USA?
In the United States, there are other celebrations that have big festivities but are not considered public holidays, such as Valentine's Day on February 14th and Halloween on October 31st. On Valentine's Day, couples go out to restaurants and various types of events like the "longest kiss" can be seen, among other peculiar moments. Meanwhile, on Halloween, children take to the streets with their pumpkins to ask for candy dressed in unique costumes.