This national holiday commemorates the exact date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas 2nd Monday in October Information provided by www.officeholidays.com

Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918 Information provided by www.officeholidays.com

Fourth Thursday in November. Traditionally, this holiday celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvestnn4th Thursday in NovembernnInformation provided by www.officeholidays.com

Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC Information provided by www.officeholidays.com

New Year’s Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of IsraelnnnnInformation provided by www.officeholidays.com

Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.nn3rd Monday in JanuarynnInformation provided by www.officeholidays.com

The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington’s birthday. 3rd Monday in February Information provided by www.officeholidays.com

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States Last Monday in May Information provided by www.officeholidays.com

Juneteenth is a federal holiday and state holiday in several states. It commemorates the date in 1865 when news of the emancipation of African American slaves reached Galveston Emancipation Day Information provided by www.officeholidays.com

On July 4th 1776 the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England Information provided by www.officeholidays.com