2001 Holidays and Events in New York, United States of America
Additional Information
Date
Name
1/1/2001, Mon
New Year's Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
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Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
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Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
1/15/2001, 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
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Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
2/11/2001, Sun
Football Super Bowl
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
Many members of the public stay home to watch this on TV.
2/14/2001, Wed
Valentine's Day
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
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
2/19/2001, 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.
2/28/2001, Wed
Ash Wednesday
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
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Note
Observed by some Christian organizations.
3/5/2001, Mon
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
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Note
Celebration begins in the evening of the preceding day and lasts 3 days; dates approximate, determined by moon sightings.
3/17/2001, Sat
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
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Note
5th Avenue from 44th to 86th St. Major event during the day. Traffic congestion.
3/17/2001, Sat
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
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Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
4/8/2001, Sun
Passover Begins
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
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Note
Passover is celebrated for 7 days in Isreal and 8 days outside of Isreal.
4/13/2001, Fri
Good Friday
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
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Note
Observed by most Christian organizations.
4/15/2001, Sun
Easter
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
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Note
Observed by all Christian organizations.
5/6/2001, Sun
Annual 5 Borough Bike Tour
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
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Note
Bike Race 30,000 riders through all 5 boroughs
5/6/2001, Sun
Cuban Day Parade
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
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Note
Parade route; 6th Ave between 39th and 56th sts.
5/13/2001, Sun
Mother's Day
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
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
5/28/2001, Mon
Memorial Day – Parade
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
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Note
1998 Change: Type changed from Holiday to Holiday & Parade Traffic problems on west side of Manhattan during the day.
5/28/2001, Mon
Memorial Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
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Disrespectful to Hold an Event
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Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
6/4/2001, Mon
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
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Note
Date approximate, determined by moon sighting.
6/10/2001, Sun
Puerto Rican Day Parade
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
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Note
Parade Route: Fifth Avenue midtown Parade route; between 44th and 86th sts.
6/17/2001, Sun
Father's Day
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
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
6/19/2001, Tue
Juneteenth National Independence Day
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
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
6/24/2001, Sun
Gay Pride Parade
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
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Note
parade Route: Fifth Avenue midtown Columbus Circle to Christopher St.
7/4/2001, Wed
The Great July 4th Festival
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
1998 Change: This has been added Takes place on Water St. between State and Fulton Streets to Battery Park in downtown Manhattan
7/4/2001, Wed
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.
8/12/2001, Sun
Dominican Day Parade
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
parade Route: Sixth Avenue midtown from 39th to 58th Streets
9/3/2001, Mon
Labor Day – Parade
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Traffic problems in Mid•town Manhattan during the day.Parade Route: Fifth Avenue from 44th to 72nd Streets
9/3/2001, 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.
9/16/2001, Sun
Mexican Parade
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Parade route; Madison Ave. between 27th & 41st Sts. 250,000+ spectators.
9/18/2001, 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
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Note
Rosh Hashanah is celebrated for 2 days.
9/27/2001, Thu
Yom Kippur
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/8/2001, Mon
Columbus Day
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
A national goverment holiday. Businesses closing is optional.
10/14/2001, Sun
Hispanic Day Parade
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Parade Route: Fifth Avenue from 44th to 72nd Streets
10/31/2001, Wed
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.
11/4/2001, Sun
New York City Marathon
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Foot race
11/11/2001, Sun
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.
11/12/2001, Mon
Veteran's 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.
11/17/2001, 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.
11/22/2001, Thu
Thanksgiving Day – Parade
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Central Park West and 77th St. to Herald.
11/22/2001, 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.
12/10/2001, 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.
12/17/2001, 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.
12/25/2001, Tue
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.