Many United States residents mark Tax Day as the deadline to file their income tax details to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The date is usually on or around April 15. However, this deadline may be extended to accommodate holidays or extreme weather conditions.

Cinco de Mayo is annually observed on May 5. It celebrates the defeat of the French army during the Battle of Puebla (Batalla de Puebla) in Mexico on May 5, 1862. It is NOT to be confused with Mexico's Independence Day. Cinco de Mayo is seen as a day to celebrate the culture, achievements and experiences of […]

Juneteenth, now a US federal holiday, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Learn more! Visit the Black Heritage Trail of NH to find celebration events happening in NH!

On June 20, the world commemorates the strength, courage and resilience of millions of refugees. For more information, visit: https://www.un.org/en/observances/refugee-day or https://www.unhcr.org/en-us/world-refugee-day.html

Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as "the Fourth of July." It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776. Often celebrated with fireworks, parades and barbecues.

In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year in memory of the people killed in the September 11 attacks of the year 2001. On this day Americans across the country are called to volunteer in their local communities in tribute to the individuals lost and injured in the attacks, first […]

The second Monday of October annually marks Columbus Day in many parts the United States but not all states or regions follow this observance. Instead, they celebrate other events on the day. For example, South Dakota's official holiday on this date is Native Americans' Day, while parts of California celebrate Indigenous People's Day.

El Día de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere. Dia de los Muertos honors the dead with festivals and lively celebrations, a typically Latin American custom that combines indigenous Aztec ritual with Catholicism (Dia de los Muertos is celebrated on All Saints Day […]

In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veterans Day.

Thanksgiving Day in the United States is a holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. Thanksgiving Day is a day for people in the US to give thanks for what they have. Families and friends get together for a meal, which traditionally includes a roast turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pumpkin pie.