Columbus Day is observed in the United States on the second Monday of October. It recognizes the historic voyage and arrival of Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus who sailed to the Americas on October 12, 1492. The next Columbus Day is Monday, October 13, 2025. 2026 Monday, October 12 2027 Monday, October 11 2028 Monday, October
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October 28th is National Chocolate Day, a great day to indulge in some trivia and history on this sweet treat. Dig in!
Read MoreDo you believe in ghosts? Did you know there’s an actual holiday a few days after Halloween that’s dedicated to honoring the faithfully departed? While such a day might sound spooky, this day—All Souls’ Day, November 2nd—has little to do with scary things and nightmares. It’s a Catholic holiday when the living remember our beloved
Read MoreJuneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Learn how it came to be and how it's celebrated.
Read MoreWhen Is Flag Day? National Flag Day is Sunday, June 14, 2026. Though not a federal holiday, Flag Day is annual observance for all Americans. Each year, the sitting president encourages all Americans to display the US flag outside their homes and businesses. In observance, the flag is flown from all public buildings, speeches are
Read MoreJune 6 marks the anniversary of D-Day. We explain what happened on that historic day and what D-Day stands for.
Read MoreLearn all about the July 1st Canadian celebration of Canada Day!
Read MoreWhat Is Arbor Day? Arbor Day is a national holiday that recognizes the importance of trees. The most common way people celebrate Arbor Day is to get together in groups to plant trees. The next National Arbor Day is Friday, April 24, 2026. However many states observe Arbor Day on different days, based on the
Read MoreEarth Day has been celebrated around the world since 1970 by people from all walks of life who are concerned about preserving the environment. Check out these great ideas!
Read MoreWhat are Ember Days and what are the dates this year?
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