A holiday is a great time for planning an enthralling vacation with your family & friends. One can always check out websites that send out reminde...
A holiday is a great time for planning an enthralling vacation with your family & friends. One can always check out websites that send out reminders to you a few days before all the major USA public holidays,
so that you do not miss out on the action!
Here are the top 10 public holidays in USA which are celebrated with mirth by all the residents:
i. Christmas: Christmas is actually a ceremony which is observed all over the world. Its ubiquitous presence in various countries and the joyful celebrations has made it as one of the most eagerly anticipated holidays. It is observed on 25th December every year and marks the birth of Lord Jesus Christ.
ii. New Year: New Year is another occasion in which the whole of America erupts in phantasmagoric delight. The adrenaline starts pumping a few hours before midnight. People gather in streets and in popular hang-out zones to welcome the New Year (1st January) as the clock chimes 12’o’clock.
iii. Independence Day: America celebrates its Independence Day every year on 4th of July. It was on this day that the country was liberated from the bondage of Britain. Flags are waved all across the country and the President usually makes a heart-rending speech. Patriotism flows in full vigor inside the veins of all citizens, politicians, army men and even celebs.
iv. Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving is another of the major public holidays in USA. It is an annual event observed every year on the 4th Thursday of November. It is the day when families & friends come together and thank each other for being a part of their lives. A lavish dinner is always on the cards with the delicious turkey as the marquee star of the menu. Gifts are also exchanged sporadically!
v. Labor Day: If it is the first Monday of September, then you can expect a day-off from your office. The day is observed as a Labor Day when the role of the working class is given acknowledgement. It is a national holiday and all offices stay shut.
vi. Veterans Day: Veterans Day, observed on 11th November, is observed to acknowledge the larger-than-life contributions of the army men and every person who has prioritized national or social welfare over individual objectives. It is one of the most meaningful and relevant USA public holidays.
vii. Columbus Day: On October month’s second Monday, some states observe Columbus Day in memory and reverence of the adventurer-cum-sailor Christopher Columbus, who discovered America.
viii. Memorial Day: This special day is observed on the Monday of the last week of May. It is a day marked to pay homage to people who perished in the American Civil War and those who, henceforth, lost their lives for the honor of the country. It is another holiday laced with patriotism.
ix. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Observed on the third Monday in January, this day has been singled out to remember the contributions of the great Martin Luther King Jr. for spreading harmony & equality in the society.
x. President’s Day: Observed on the third Monday of February, it is another of the major public holidays in USA. It is held for the glorification of George Washington and all the subsequent American presidents.
