International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender […]

César Chávez Day is observed in the United States on March 31 each year. It celebrates the birthday of César Estrada Chávez and it serves as a tribute to his […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]