1994 Holidays and Events in Boston, United States of America
Additional Information
Date
Name
1/1/1994, Sat
New Year's Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
–
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
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Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
1/17/1994, Mon
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
1/26/1994, Wed
Yankee Dental Congress
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hotels booked, 26,000 people, estimated
1/27/1994, Thu
Yankee Dental Congress
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hotels booked, 26,000 people, estimated
1/28/1994, Fri
Yankee Dental Congress
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hotels booked, 26,000 people, estimated
1/29/1994, Sat
Yankee Dental Congress
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hotels booked, 26,000 people, estimated
1/30/1994, Sun
Yankee Dental Congress
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hotels booked, 26,000 people, estimated
2/12/1994, Sat
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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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.
2/13/1994, Sun
Football Super Bowl
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Many members of the public stay home to watch this on TV.
2/14/1994, Mon
Valentine's Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
2/16/1994, Wed
Ash Wednesday
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by some Christian organizations.
2/21/1994, Mon
Washington's Birthday
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
–
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
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Note
Also known as President's Day. An official national government and private business holiday.
3/14/1994, Mon
Eid-al-Fitr Begins
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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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.
3/17/1994, Thu
St. Patrick's Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
3/27/1994, Sun
Passover Begins
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Passover is celebrated for 7 days in Isreal and 8 days outside of Isreal.
4/1/1994, Fri
Good Friday
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by most Christian organizations.
4/3/1994, Sun
Easter
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by all Christian organizations.
4/18/1994, Mon
Boston Marathon
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Foot Race through Boston’s streets
4/18/1994, Mon
Patriot's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Parade on Patriot’s Day
5/8/1994, Sun
Mother's Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
5/20/1994, Fri
Eid-al-Adha Begins
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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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.
5/30/1994, Mon
Memorial Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
6/4/1994, Sat
Boston Pride March
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
6/18/1994, Sat
Bunker Hill Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
local govt offices closed
6/19/1994, Sun
Father's Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
6/19/1994, Sun
Juneteenth National Independence Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
6/20/1994, Mon
Juneteenth National Independence Day: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
6/26/1994, 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.
6/27/1994, 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.
6/28/1994, 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.
6/29/1994, 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.
6/30/1994, 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.
7/1/1994, 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.
7/2/1994, 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.
7/3/1994, 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.
7/4/1994, 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.
7/4/1994, Mon
Independence Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
8/19/1994, Fri
Mohammad's Birthday (Mawlid)
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Muslim
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Date approximate, determined by moon sighting.
9/5/1994, Mon
Labor Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
9/6/1994, Tue
Rosh Hashanah Begins
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Rosh Hashanah is celebrated for 2 days.
9/15/1994, Thu
Yom Kippur
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/10/1994, Mon
Columbus Day& Parade
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/10/1994, Mon
Columbus Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
A national goverment holiday. Businesses closing is optional.
10/31/1994, Mon
Halloween
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
–
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
11/11/1994, Fri
Veteran's Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
11/24/1994, Thu
Thanksgiving Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
11/28/1994, Mon
Hanukkah Begins
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hanukka is celebrated for 8 days.
12/25/1994, Sun
Christmas Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
12/26/1994, Mon
Christmas Day: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.