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Holidays and Observances

This guide provides information about a variety of cultural and religious celebrations, including calendars. Use this resource to assure inclusivity and plan accommodations in events and classroom activities.

Cultural Holidays

Pan African Holidays and Observances

December 26: Kwanzaa begins

January 1: Kwanzaa ends

Minnesota Public Holidays

January 1: New Year's Day

3rd Monday in January: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Last Monday in May: Memorial Day

July 4: Independence Day

1st Monday in September: Labor Day

2nd Monday in October: Indigenous Peoples' Day

November 11: Veterans Day

4th Thursday in November: Thanksgiving

December 25: Christmas

USA National Holidays

These holidays are celebrated widely in the United States with government office closings and sometimes business closings.

January 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

February 18: President's Day

March 27: Memorial Day

June 19: Juneteenth

July 4: Independence Day

September 4: Labor Day

September 11: Patriot Day

November 11: Veteran's Day

November 28: Thanksgiving