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Holidays Around the WorldAll Countries • All Holidays • Major Religions • Multi-CulturalNorth America HolidaysUnited States of America Celebrates Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day in the USA: February 20Presidents’ Day is celebrated as a public holiday in the United States of America and its territories. The United States of America honors and celebrates their yearly Presidents’ Day which is held every third Monday of the month of February. The event is also known as Washington’s Birthday and is considered as a federal holiday in the United States. Carnival: South America’s Number One Party!South American Carnival: February 18-21Carnival is a public holiday in South America. Carnival, or “carnaval” in Portuguese, is a four-five day celebration starting from Saturday and usually ends on Tuesday (Mardi-Gras) in some countries. The actual date of carnival celebration varies slightly from country to country with the last day considered as the most special, but is celebrated before the beginning of lent in Roman Catholic calendar in February. The holiday is very popular because of its exuberant display of masquerade parties on street and state-sponsored floats, parades, and costumed dancers singing and dancing in public. Mexico Celebrates Constitution Day
Constitution Day: February 5Constitution day is observed as a public national holiday in Mexico. The 5th of February marks the celebration day in honor of Mexico’s Constitution which was drafted during the Mexican Revolution on 1917 by Santiago Queretaro. The constitution is officially known as the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States or the Fundamental Law of Magna Carta. Groundhog Day Celebrated in the United States and Canada
Groundhog Day: February 2Groundhog Day is NOT a public holiday in the United States and Canada. In the vein of strange holidays and their traditions, the United States and Canada honor an odd burrowing rodent, proclaiming its amazing ability to forecast the coming of favorable spring weather. This day is known as Groundhog Day, and it’s celebrated on February 2 every year. It is said that if the groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, winter-like conditions will persist for another six weeks. Martin Luther King, Jr. is Commemorated in the United States
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 16Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a national holiday in the United States and its territories. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a national holiday celebrated in the United States commemorating the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is celebrated annually on the third Monday in January. The holiday is notable as one of only four federal holidays that recognizes an individual. « Previous Page — Next Page » |
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