2012 Holidays and Events in Massachusetts, United States of America
Additional Information
Date
Name
1/15/2007, 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.
2/11/2007, 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.
2/14/2007, Wed
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.
2/19/2007, 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.
2/21/2007, Wed
Ash Wednesday
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by some Christian organizations.
3/17/2007, Sat
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.
3/31/2007, Sat
Mohammad's Birthday (Mawlid)
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Muslim
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Date approximate, determined by moon sighting.
4/3/2007, 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.
4/6/2007, Fri
Good Friday
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by most Christian organizations.
4/8/2007, Sun
Easter
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by all Christian organizations.
5/13/2007, 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.
5/28/2007, Mon
Memorial Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
6/17/2007, 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.
9/3/2007, Mon
Labor Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
9/13/2007, 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.
9/13/2007, Thu
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.
9/22/2007, Sat
Yom Kippur
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
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Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/8/2007, Mon
Columbus Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
A national goverment holiday. Businesses closing is optional.
10/13/2007, Sat
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.
10/31/2007, Wed
Halloween
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
–
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
11/12/2007, Mon
Veteran's Day: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
11/22/2007, Thu
Thanksgiving Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
12/5/2007, Wed
Hanukkah Begins
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hanukka is celebrated for 8 days.
12/19/2007, Wed
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.
1/21/2008, 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.
2/6/2008, Wed
Ash Wednesday
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by some Christian organizations.
2/10/2008, 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.
2/14/2008, 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.
2/18/2008, 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.
3/17/2008, 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.
3/20/2008, Thu
Mohammad's Birthday (Mawlid)
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Muslim
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Date approximate, determined by moon sighting.
3/21/2008, Fri
Good Friday
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by most Christian organizations.
3/23/2008, Sun
Easter
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by all Christian organizations.
4/20/2008, Sun
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.
5/11/2008, 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.
5/26/2008, Mon
Memorial Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
6/15/2008, 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.
9/1/2008, Mon
Labor Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
9/2/2008, Tue
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.
9/30/2008, Tue
Rosh Hashanah Begins
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Rosh Hashanah is celebrated for 2 days.
10/2/2008, Thu
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.
10/9/2008, Thu
Yom Kippur
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/13/2008, Mon
Columbus Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
A national goverment holiday. Businesses closing is optional.
10/31/2008, 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.
11/27/2008, Thu
Thanksgiving Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
12/8/2008, Mon
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.
12/22/2008, Mon
Hanukkah Begins
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hanukka is celebrated for 8 days.
1/19/2009, 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.
2/8/2009, 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.
2/14/2009, Sat
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.
2/16/2009, 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.
2/25/2009, Wed
Ash Wednesday
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by some Christian organizations.
3/9/2009, Mon
Mohammad's Birthday (Mawlid)
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Muslim
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Date approximate, determined by moon sighting.
3/17/2009, Tue
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.
4/9/2009, Thu
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.
4/10/2009, Fri
Good Friday
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by most Christian organizations.
4/12/2009, Sun
Easter
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by all Christian organizations.
5/10/2009, 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.
5/25/2009, Mon
Memorial Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
6/21/2009, 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.
7/3/2009, Fri
Independence Day: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
8/22/2009, Sat
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.
9/7/2009, Mon
Labor Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
9/19/2009, Sat
Rosh Hashanah Begins
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Rosh Hashanah is celebrated for 2 days.
9/21/2009, Mon
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.
9/28/2009, Mon
Yom Kippur
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/12/2009, Mon
Columbus Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
A national goverment holiday. Businesses closing is optional.
10/31/2009, Sat
Halloween
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
–
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
11/26/2009, Thu
Thanksgiving Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
11/27/2009, Fri
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.
12/12/2009, Sat
Hanukkah Begins
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hanukka is celebrated for 8 days.
1/18/2010, 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.
2/14/2010, 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.
2/14/2010, Sun
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.
2/15/2010, 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.
2/17/2010, Wed
Ash Wednesday
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by some Christian organizations.
2/26/2010, Fri
Mohammad's Birthday (Mawlid)
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Muslim
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Date approximate, determined by moon sighting.
3/17/2010, Wed
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.
3/30/2010, 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.
4/2/2010, Fri
Good Friday
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by most Christian organizations.
4/4/2010, Sun
Easter
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by all Christian organizations.
5/9/2010, 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.
5/31/2010, Mon
Memorial Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
6/18/2010, Fri
Juneteenth National Independence Day: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
6/20/2010, 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.
7/5/2010, Mon
Independence Day: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
8/11/2010, Wed
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.
9/6/2010, Mon
Labor Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
9/9/2010, 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.
9/10/2010, Fri
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.
9/18/2010, Sat
Yom Kippur
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/11/2010, Mon
Columbus Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
A national goverment holiday. Businesses closing is optional.
10/31/2010, Sun
Halloween
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
–
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
11/16/2010, Tue
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.
11/25/2010, Thu
Thanksgiving Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
12/2/2010, Thu
Hanukkah Begins
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hanukka is celebrated for 8 days.
12/24/2010, Fri
Christmas Day: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
12/31/2010, Fri
New Year's Day: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
–
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
1/17/2011, 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.
2/13/2011, 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.
2/14/2011, Mon
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.
2/16/2011, 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.
2/21/2011, 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.
3/9/2011, Wed
Ash Wednesday
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by some Christian organizations.
3/17/2011, Thu
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.
4/19/2011, 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.
4/22/2011, Fri
Good Friday
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by most Christian organizations.
4/24/2011, 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.
5/8/2011, 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.
5/30/2011, 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.
6/19/2011, 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.
6/20/2011, Mon
Juneteenth National Independence Day: Additional Observance 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.
8/1/2011, 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.
8/31/2011, 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.
9/5/2011, Mon
Labor 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.
9/29/2011, 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.
10/8/2011, Sat
Yom Kippur
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/10/2011, Mon
Columbus Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
A national goverment holiday. Businesses closing is optional.
10/31/2011, Mon
Halloween
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.
11/6/2011, 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.
11/24/2011, Thu
Thanksgiving Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
12/21/2011, Wed
Hanukkah Begins
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hanukka is celebrated for 8 days.
12/26/2011, Mon
Christmas Day: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
1/1/2012, Sun
New Year'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.
1/1/2012, Sun
New Year'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.
1/1/2012, Sun
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.
1/1/2012, Sun
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.
1/1/2012, Sun
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.
1/1/2012, Sun
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.
1/2/2012, Mon
New Year's Day: Additional Observance 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.
1/16/2012, 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.
2/5/2012, Sun
Mohammad's Birthday (Mawlid)
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Muslim
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Date approximate, determined by moon sighting.
2/12/2012, 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.
2/14/2012, Tue
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.
2/20/2012, 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.
2/22/2012, 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.
3/17/2012, Sat
St. Patrick's Day
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
4/6/2012, Fri
Good Friday
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by most Christian organizations.
4/7/2012, 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.
4/8/2012, Sun
Easter
Businesses Closed
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Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed by all Christian organizations.
5/13/2012, 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.
5/28/2012, Mon
Memorial Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
6/17/2012, 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.
6/19/2012, Tue
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.
6/19/2012, Tue
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.
6/19/2012, Tue
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.
6/19/2012, Tue
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.
6/19/2012, Tue
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.
6/19/2012, Tue
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.
7/4/2012, Wed
Independence Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
7/4/2012, Wed
Independence Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
7/4/2012, Wed
Independence Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
7/4/2012, Wed
Independence Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
7/4/2012, Wed
Independence Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
7/4/2012, Wed
Independence Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
7/20/2012, Fri
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.
8/19/2012, Sun
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.
9/3/2012, Mon
Labor Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
9/17/2012, Mon
Rosh Hashanah Begins
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Rosh Hashanah is celebrated for 2 days.
9/26/2012, Wed
Yom Kippur
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
10/8/2012, Mon
Columbus Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
A national goverment holiday. Businesses closing is optional.
10/25/2012, Thu
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.
10/31/2012, Wed
Halloween
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
–
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Observed nationally but not an official public or private holiday.
11/11/2012, Sun
Veteran's Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
11/11/2012, Sun
Veteran's Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
11/11/2012, Sun
Veteran's Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
11/11/2012, Sun
Veteran's Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
11/11/2012, Sun
Veteran's Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
11/11/2012, Sun
Veteran's Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
11/12/2012, Mon
Veteran's Day: Additional Observance Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
11/22/2012, Thu
Thanksgiving Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
12/9/2012, Sun
Hanukkah Begins
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Jewish
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Hanukka is celebrated for 8 days.
12/25/2012, Tue
Christmas Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
12/25/2012, Tue
Christmas Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
12/25/2012, Tue
Christmas Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
12/25/2012, Tue
Christmas Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
12/25/2012, Tue
Christmas Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.
12/25/2012, Tue
Christmas Day
Businesses Closed
–
Banks Closed
–
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
An official national government and private businesses holiday.