Columbus Day. Constitution Day. Independence Day. Labor Day. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.
It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Founder of Labor Day More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers. Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold.
" But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. The First Labor Day The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. U.S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Day.
Thanksgiving Day. Veterans Day. American Holidays. Federal Holidays Find the dates for this year's federal holidays.
Federal law establishes the following public holidays for federal employees. If the holiday falls during the weekend, it may be observed on a different day. Many government offices are closed on federal holidays and some private businesses may close as well. If you plan to visit a government office on or around a federal holiday, you should contact them to determine when they will be open. New Year's Day New Year's Day is January 1. Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Washington's Birthday Washington's Birthday is observed the third Monday of February in honor George Washington, the first President of the United States. Memorial Day Memorial Day is a observed the last Monday of May. Independence Day Independence Day is July 4. Holidays for Kids: List of Days. Celebrating Patriotic Holidays.
The United States celebrates many patriotic holidays throughout the year.
On these days we pause to remember the values of liberty and justice that make our country great, and to be thankful for the remarkable freedoms that we enjoy in the United States of America. As you prepare to celebrate these holidays, help your students learn the history behind the observance by taking a multi-faceted look at the meaning of patriotism. “I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” —Abraham Lincoln Articles Summer of Celebrations Scholastic News Edition 2 | Soon you will be seeing lots of stars and stripes!
Celebrate Constitution Day Scholastic News Online | 15 People across the country will honor the Constitution on September 17, Constitution Day. Save the Flag Scholastic Parents | Find out how to keep yours in shape for summer’s patriotic holidays. Resources The Growth of a Nation The flag flies in many places.