New Year's Day - January 1 - Celebrates the beginning of year, marks the traditional end of "Holiday Season."

Birthday of Martin Luther King - third Monday of January - Honors Martin Luther King, Jr., Civil Rights leader.

Inauguration Day - January 20, every fourth year following Presidential Election - Observed only by federal government employees in Washington D.C., and the border counties of Maryland and Virginia, in order to relieve congestion that occurs with this major event.

Groundhog Day - February 2 - Prediction from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania groundhog on whether the country will have six more weeks of winter.

Presidents' Day - third Monday of February - This holiday was born out of the combination of the Washington and Lincoln birthday's, which were previously held on two seperate days. Many people now refer to this holday as "Presidents' Day" and the consider it a day honoring all American Presidents, although the federal government refers to the day as "Washington's Birthday."

Valentine's Day - February 14 - Traditional celebration of love and romance, including the excange of cards, candy, flowers, and other gifts.

St. Patrick's Day - March 17 - A celebration of Irish heritage and culture, based on the Catholic feast of St. Patrick. Gift idea.

April Fool's Day - April 1 - A day to play trick on family, friends, and coworkers, if so inclined.

Earth Day - April 22 - A day used to promote environmentalism.

Administrative Professionals' Day - last Wednesday of April - A day for honoring secretaries and other administrative personnel. Gift Idea.

Arbor Day please see The List of Arbor Dates for States - A day for planting of trees.

Cinco de Mayo - May 5 - A celebration of Mexican culture by Mexican-Americans living in the United States. This is the anniversary of the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Mothers' Day  - second Sunday of May - Honors mothers and motherhood. Gift idea.

Armed Forces Day - third Saturday of May - Celebrates the United States Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.

Memorial Day - last Monday in May - Honors the nation's war dead.

Flag Day June 14 - Honors the American flag, encourages citizens to fly the flag and study its traditions.

Fathers' Day - third Sunday in June - Honors fathers and fatherhood. Gift idea.

United States of America Independence Day - July 4 - Celebrates Declaration of Independence, usually called the Fourth of July. Flag gift.

Labor Day - first Monday in September - Celebrate the achievements of workers and the labor movement.

Grandparents Day - first Sunday after Labor Day - Honors grandparents. Gift idea.

Columbus Day (Observed) - second Monday in October - Honors Christopher Columbus, traditional discover of the Americas.

Halloween - October 31 - Celebrates All Hallow's Eve, decorations include jack o'lanterns, costume wearing and trick-or-treating for candy.

Election Day - first Tuesday after the first Monday in November - Observed by the federal and state governments in applicable years.

Veterans' Day - November 11 - Honors all veterans of the United States armed forces.

Thanksgiving Day - fourth Thursday in November - Traditionally celebrates the giving of thanks to God (or other) for the autumn harvest.

Christmas Day December 25 - Celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which took place 25 December 1 BC. Gift idea.

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