1980 Holidays and Events in Boston, United States of America
Additional Information
Date
Name
1/1/1980, Tue
New Year's Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
–
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
1/21/1980, Mon
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
1/30/1980, Wed
Yankee Dental Congress
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hotels booked, 26,000 people, estimated
1/30/1980, Wed
Mohammad's Birthday (Mawlid)
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Muslim
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Date approximate, determined by moon sighting.
1/31/1980, Thu
Yankee Dental Congress
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hotels booked, 26,000 people, estimated
2/1/1980, Fri
Yankee Dental Congress
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hotels booked, 26,000 people, estimated
2/2/1980, Sat
Yankee Dental Congress
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hotels booked, 26,000 people, estimated
2/3/1980, Sun
Yankee Dental Congress
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hotels booked, 26,000 people, estimated
2/10/1980, Sun
Football Super Bowl
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Many members of the public stay home to watch this on TV.
2/14/1980, Thu
Valentine's Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
2/18/1980, Mon
Washington's Birthday
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
–
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Also known as President's Day. An official national government and private business holiday.
2/20/1980, Wed
Ash Wednesday
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by some Christian organizations.
3/17/1980, Mon
St. Patrick's Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
4/1/1980, Tue
Passover Begins
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Passover is celebrated for 7 days in Isreal and 8 days outside of Isreal.
4/4/1980, Fri
Good Friday
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by most Christian organizations.
4/6/1980, Sun
Easter
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by all Christian organizations.
4/21/1980, Mon
Boston Marathon
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Foot Race through Boston’s streets
4/21/1980, Mon
Patriot's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Parade on Patriot’s Day
5/11/1980, Sun
Mother's Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
5/26/1980, Mon
Memorial Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
6/7/1980, Sat
Boston Pride March
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
6/15/1980, Sun
Father's Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
6/18/1980, Wed
Bunker Hill Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
local govt offices closed
6/19/1980, Thu
Juneteenth National Independence Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
6/26/1980, Thu
Boston Harborfest
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
LRB8 Seven-day long Fourth of July festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston. Harborfest is considered to be the largest patriotic celebration in the nation with visitors enjoying more than 200 activities during the weeklong festival.
6/27/1980, Fri
Boston Harborfest
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
LRB8 Seven-day long Fourth of July festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston. Harborfest is considered to be the largest patriotic celebration in the nation with visitors enjoying more than 200 activities during the weeklong festival.
6/28/1980, Sat
Boston Harborfest
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
LRB8 Seven-day long Fourth of July festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston. Harborfest is considered to be the largest patriotic celebration in the nation with visitors enjoying more than 200 activities during the weeklong festival.
6/29/1980, Sun
Boston Harborfest
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
LRB8 Seven-day long Fourth of July festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston. Harborfest is considered to be the largest patriotic celebration in the nation with visitors enjoying more than 200 activities during the weeklong festival.
6/30/1980, Mon
Boston Harborfest
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
LRB8 Seven-day long Fourth of July festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston. Harborfest is considered to be the largest patriotic celebration in the nation with visitors enjoying more than 200 activities during the weeklong festival.
7/1/1980, Tue
Boston Harborfest
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
LRB8 Seven-day long Fourth of July festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston. Harborfest is considered to be the largest patriotic celebration in the nation with visitors enjoying more than 200 activities during the weeklong festival.
7/2/1980, Wed
Boston Harborfest
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
LRB8 Seven-day long Fourth of July festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston. Harborfest is considered to be the largest patriotic celebration in the nation with visitors enjoying more than 200 activities during the weeklong festival.
7/3/1980, Thu
Boston Harborfest
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
LRB8 Seven-day long Fourth of July festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston. Harborfest is considered to be the largest patriotic celebration in the nation with visitors enjoying more than 200 activities during the weeklong festival.
7/4/1980, Fri
Boston Harborfest
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
LRB8 Seven-day long Fourth of July festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston. Harborfest is considered to be the largest patriotic celebration in the nation with visitors enjoying more than 200 activities during the weeklong festival.
7/4/1980, Fri
Independence Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
7/14/1980, Mon
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Muslim
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrated for 29 or 30 days (the month of Ramadan), starting the evening before the first official day and ending the day before Eid-al-Fitr; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
8/13/1980, Wed
Eid-al-Fitr Begins
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Muslim
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebration begins in the evening of the preceding day (the last day of Ramadan) and lasts 3 days; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
9/1/1980, Mon
Labor Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
9/11/1980, Thu
Rosh Hashanah Begins
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Rosh Hashanah is celebrated for 2 days.
9/20/1980, Sat
Yom Kippur
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/13/1980, Mon
Columbus Day& Parade
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/13/1980, Mon
Columbus Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
A national goverment holiday. Businesses closing is optional.
10/19/1980, Sun
Eid-al-Adha Begins
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Muslim
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebration begins in the evening of the preceding day and lasts 3 days; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
10/31/1980, Fri
Halloween
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
–
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
11/11/1980, Tue
Veteran's Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
11/27/1980, Thu
Thanksgiving Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
12/3/1980, Wed
Hanukkah Begins
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hanukka is celebrated for 8 days.
12/25/1980, Thu
Christmas Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.