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National Holidays

President’s Day Washington's Birthday is the official name designated to what many of us know as President's Day. During the month of February the birthday of two of our Greatest President's takes place. Both George Washington who was born on Feb. 22nd and Abraham Lincoln born on Feb. 12th. It is celebrated On the third Monday in February.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. marking the birthdate of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year, around the time of King's birthday, January 15

Veteran’s Day Veteran’s Day is a day to honor the veterans who have served in our United States Military. These men and women have served in the Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force. In May of 1938, November 11, became known as a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day'."

Memorial Day Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who Have died in our nation's service. Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by General John Logan. It is observed on the last Monday in May. People often place flowers on the graves of soldiers.

Constitution Day On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States. Constitution Day is observed every September 17th.

Labor Day Labor Day is a day when everyone in the United States celebrates the Hard work that people have done and are doing to help the economy. The economy is how people use their resources to meet their needs. Selling products to make money and buying products To use. Labor Day is observed on the first Monday is September.

Independence Day Independence Day is also known as the 4th of July. celebrates when the original thirteen colonies became their own states as part of the United States of America. This national holiday is celebrated on the 4th of July with fireworks, parades, and barbeques.

Columbus Day Columbus Day celebrates the anniversary of when Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492. It became a national holiday in the year Columbus Day is celebrated the second Monday in October.