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Whether you are a formal sector worker or a student, we are sure that you will be interested in this information, because year after year, something that every citizen wants to know about the country they reside in is the holidays and the calendar for the current year. In this year 2023, in the United States, there will be a total of 10 official holidays and some others that are included in the list of unofficial ones. Remember that if you have to work on a holiday, the extra payment will be very important.
What is celebrated each month of the year in the United States?
In the United States, the holidays and observances 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 4th, 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 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 on June 19th, the end of slavery in the country is celebrated with "Juneteenth".
Another highlighted day on the United States calendar is Veterans Day, which is celebrated on November 11th (although in 2023 it is marked for Monday, November 10th). This date recognizes people who have served in the United States Armed Forces, with tributes, parades, and gatherings held throughout the country.
2023 Calendar: What are the holidays 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?
In the United States, there are other celebrations that have great festivities but are not considered holidays, such as Valentine's Day on February 14th and Halloween on October 31st. On Valentine's Day, couples go out to restaurants and different types of 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.