US Holiday Calendar 2024
11 months agoAs we embark on the journey of a new year, it’s essential to mark our calendars with dates that hold cultural, historical, and celebratory significance.
Here is a list of holidays in the United States (federal and non-federal) for the year 2024. This extensive list will provide dates and information about the upcoming public holidays and observances in the country. Whether you are planning a vacation, a family gathering, or simply want to be aware of these special days, this calendar will be a valuable resource.
Federal holidays 2024
Here is a list of federal holidays in the United States for the year 2024:New Year’s Day: January 1, 2024 (Monday)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 15, 2024 (Monday)
Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day): February 19, 2024 (Monday)
Memorial Day: May 27, 2024 (Monday)
Independence Day: July 4, 2024 (Thursday)
Labor Day: September 2, 2024 (Monday)
Columbus Day: October 14, 2024 (Monday)
Veterans Day: November 11, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Day: November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Christmas Day: December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
Non-federal holidays 2024
Here’s a list of some notable non-federal holidays in the United States in 2024:Groundhog Day – Friday, Feb. 2
Chinese New Year – Saturday, Feb. 10
Mardi Gras – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Valentine’s Day – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Ash Wednesday – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Ramadan – (tentative date) evening of March 10 through April 8
St. Patrick’s Day – Sunday, March 17
Nowruz – Wednesday, March 20 (date varies depending on location)
Holi – Monday, March 25
Good Friday – Friday, March 29
Easter Sunday – Sunday, March 31
Cinco de Mayo – Sunday, May 5
Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 12
Flag Day – Friday, June 14
Father’s Day – Sunday, June 16
Halloween – Thursday, Oct. 31
Diwali – begins Friday, Nov. 1
Christmas Eve – Tuesday, Dec. 24
Hanukkah – evening of Wednesday, Dec. 25 through Thursday, Jan. 2
Kwanzaa – Thursday, Dec. 26 through Jan. 2
New Year’s Eve – Tuesday, Dec. 31
Non-federal holidays, like Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Halloween, are not set by the government and do not have to be observed by federal employees. However, many businesses choose to close on certain non-federal holidays.