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HalloweenDescription
A celebration observed in many countries on the evening of October 31. Activities include trick-or-treating, costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, and watching horror films. Has roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.Location
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0001-10-31 – 0001-10-31Recurrence
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Christmas DayDescription
The most widely celebrated holiday of the Christian year, traditionally observed as a commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Commonly celebrated by Christians and non-Christians alike with various religious and secular traditions including gift-giving, family gatherings, and festive meals.Location
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0001-12-25 – 0001-12-25Recurrence
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Valentine's DayDescription
A celebration of love and affection between intimate companions. Observed through the exchange of cards, flowers, chocolates, and gifts. Named after Saint Valentine, the holiday has become a significant cultural and commercial celebration of romance.Location
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0496-02-14 – 0496-02-14Recurrence
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New Year's DayDescription
Celebrates the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year. Festivities include counting down to midnight on New Year's Eve, often with fireworks displays and parties. Serves as the traditional end of the Christmas and holiday season.Location
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1583-01-01 – 1583-01-01Recurrence
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Independence DayDescription
Celebrates the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence from British colonial rule. Parades, picnics, and cookouts are held during the day and fireworks are set off at night. Commonly known as the Fourth of July.Location
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1776-07-04 – 1776-07-04Recurrence
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Labor DayDescription
Honors and recognizes the American labor movement and the contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. Over half of Americans celebrate Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer. Observed on the first Monday in September.Location
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1894-09-03 – 1894-09-03Recurrence
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Mother's DayDescription
Honors mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. Established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914. Celebrated with cards, flowers, gifts, and family gatherings. Observed on the second Sunday in May.Location
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1914-05-10 – 1914-05-10Recurrence
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Veterans DayDescription
Honors all veterans of the United States armed forces. Observed on November 11 due to its origins as Armistice Day, recalling the end of World War I on that date in 1918. Major hostilities formally ended at 11:00 of the 11th day of the 11th month when the Armistice with Germany went into effect.Location
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1938-11-11 – 1938-11-11Recurrence
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ThanksgivingDescription
Traditionally celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest. Commonly includes the sharing of a turkey dinner with family and friends. Several large parades are broadcast on television, and football games are often held. Observed on the fourth Thursday in November.Location
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1941-11-27 – 1941-11-27Recurrence
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Presidents' DayDescription
Honors George Washington, Founding Father and first U.S. president, born February 22, 1732. In 1968, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act shifted the date to the third Monday in February. Many consider it a day honoring all American presidents, though the official name remains Washington's Birthday.Location
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1968-02-19 – 1968-02-19Recurrence
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memorial-daySummary
Memorial DayDescription
Honors U.S. military personnel who have fought and died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Many municipalities hold parades with marching bands and an overall military theme. The day marks the unofficial beginning of summer. Observed on the last Monday in May.Location
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1968-05-27 – 1968-05-27Recurrence
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Columbus DayDescription
Honors Christopher Columbus, whose voyages to the Americas from 1492 to 1504 marked the beginning of large-scale European colonization of the Americas. Celebrates Italian and Spanish culture and heritage. Some locales use this date to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day. Observed on the second Monday in October.Location
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1968-10-14 – 1968-10-14Recurrence
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Father's DayDescription
Honors fathers, fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Made a permanent national holiday in 1972 by President Richard Nixon. Celebrated with cards, gifts, and family activities. Observed on the third Sunday in June.Location
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1972-06-18 – 1972-06-18Recurrence
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Martin Luther King Jr. DayDescription
Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a Civil Rights movement leader born January 15, 1929. Since the 1994 King Holiday and Service Act, it has become a day of citizen action volunteer service, sometimes referred to as the MLK Day of Service. Observed on the third Monday of January.Location
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1983-01-17 – 1983-01-17Recurrence
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Daylight Saving Time BeginsDescription
Clocks spring forward one hour at 2:00 AM local time. Extended to the second Sunday in March in 2007 under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Remember: 'Spring forward' - set clocks ahead one hour before going to bed.Location
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2007-03-11 – 2007-03-11Recurrence
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Daylight Saving Time EndsDescription
Clocks fall back one hour at 2:00 AM local time. Extended to the first Sunday in November in 2007 under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Remember: 'Fall back' - set clocks back one hour before going to bed, gaining an extra hour of sleep.Location
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2007-11-04 – 2007-11-04Recurrence
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JuneteenthDescription
Commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States on the anniversary of the 1865 date when emancipation was announced in Galveston, Texas. Celebratory traditions include readings of the Emancipation Proclamation, singing traditional songs, rodeos, street fairs, family reunions, cookouts, and historical reenactments.Location
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2021-06-19 – 2021-06-19Recurrence
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