2019 Holidays and Events in Boston, United States of America
Additional Information
Date
Name
1/1/2019, Tue
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.
1/21/2019, Mon
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
1/30/2019, Wed
Yankee Dental Congress
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hotels booked, 26,000 people, estimated
1/31/2019, Thu
Yankee Dental Congress
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hotels booked, 26,000 people, estimated
2/1/2019, Fri
Yankee Dental Congress
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hotels booked, 26,000 people, estimated
2/2/2019, Sat
Yankee Dental Congress
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hotels booked, 26,000 people, estimated
2/3/2019, Sun
Yankee Dental Congress
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hotels booked, 26,000 people, estimated
2/10/2019, 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.
2/14/2019, Thu
Valentine's Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
2/18/2019, Mon
Washington's Birthday
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
–
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Also known as President's Day. An official national government and private business holiday.
3/6/2019, Wed
Ash Wednesday
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by some Christian organizations.
3/17/2019, Sun
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.
4/15/2019, Mon
Boston Marathon
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Foot Race through Boston’s streets
4/15/2019, Mon
Patriot's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Parade on Patriot’s Day
4/19/2019, Fri
Good Friday
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by most Christian organizations.
4/20/2019, Sat
Passover Begins
Businesses Closed
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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.
4/21/2019, 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.
5/6/2019, Mon
Ramadan Begins
Businesses Closed
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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.
5/12/2019, 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.
5/27/2019, 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.
6/1/2019, Sat
Boston Pride March
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
6/5/2019, 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.
6/16/2019, 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.
6/18/2019, Tue
Bunker Hill Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
local govt offices closed
6/19/2019, Wed
Juneteenth National Independence Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
6/26/2019, 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.
6/27/2019, 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.
6/28/2019, 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.
6/29/2019, 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.
6/30/2019, 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.
7/1/2019, 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.
7/2/2019, 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.
7/3/2019, 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.
7/4/2019, 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.
7/4/2019, Thu
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.
8/11/2019, 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.
9/2/2019, Mon
Labor Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
9/30/2019, Mon
Rosh Hashanah Begins
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Rosh Hashanah is celebrated for 2 days.
10/9/2019, Wed
Yom Kippur
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/14/2019, Mon
Columbus Day& Parade
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/14/2019, 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.
10/31/2019, Thu
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.
11/10/2019, Sun
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.
11/11/2019, Mon
Veteran's Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
11/28/2019, Thu
Thanksgiving Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
12/23/2019, 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.
12/25/2019, Wed
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.