2. Federal Holiday- A holiday that the government
recognizes. All government-run offices are
closed these days.
January 1st- New years Day
Third Monday of January- MLK Day
January 20th- Inauguration day (Every 4 Years)
Third Monday in Feb- Washington’s birthday (President’s Day)
Last Monday in May- Memorial Day
July 4th- Independence Day
First Monday in September- Labor Day
Second Monday of October- Columbus Day
November 11th- Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November- Thanksgiving
December 25th- Christmas

3. New Years Day

4. Many people make new years resolutions at
the start of the year.

5. In some places there are
events called Polar Plunge.
People run into icy waters to
start the New Year.

6. Martin Luther
King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr.
was a civil rights activist
and we celebrate his
progress towards
equality.

7. Presidents Day
A day we celebrate our Presidents!
George Washington’s B-Day

8. Inauguration Day
ery four years, we celebrate (or
urn) whoever is sworn into
ce as the president of the USA.

9. Memorial Day

10. Independence Day

11. This is a day we
celebrate our
independence from
Great Britain. We
celebrate by having
BBQ’s, parades, and
lighting off fireworks.

12. Lighting off fireworks

14. Christopher Columbus
“discovered” America on
October 12th, 1492.

18. Christmas

19. Good Friday

20. Easter

22. Hanukkah
Hanukkah is a Jewish Holiday celebrated in
December.

23. Kwanzaa
This is a holiday
celebrating African
culture and traditions
during the Christmas
season. The festivals
last 1 week.

24. Valentines Day
This day is a day to spend with
your loved ones :) In the United
States, many people give small
gifts, flowers, cards, or do
something special for the people
they care about.

25. Groundhogs Day
Every year in
Punxsutawney,
Pennsylvania, the people
ask a groundhog if winter
is over. If the groundhog
sees his shadow, there
will be 6 more weeks of
winter!

27. Mardi Gras

29. April Fools Day
This is a fun holiday. Many people
play tricks on their friends.

30. Earth Day

31. Arbor Day is a day where
some people plant a tree in
their yards or in approved
places like parks and gardens.

32. Cinco de Mayo

33. Mothers Day
Mothers Day is a day that we
celebrate Moms! Typically we buy
our mothers gifts and flowers.

34. Syttende Mai
This holiday is celebrated mostly in a
neighborhood in Seattle. It is Norwegian
Independence Day. There is a parade there
every year!

35. Fathers Day
Fathers Day is a day to celebrate
Dad. We typically buy my dad
tools or a gift.

36. Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor is a Day that we
remember those who died in
Hawaii at Pearl Harbor when the
Japanese surprise attacked the
USA in 1942.

37. What are some other holidays that you
celebrate here in Spain?
What is your favorite holiday?
What do you do on holidays here?
If you could create a holiday of your
own, what would it be?