American Holidays

A fun way to learn about American culture is to join its traditions. The following ten holidays per year are proclaimed by the federal government. You can use internet to learn where these holidays come from?

 New Year’s Day January 1
 Martin Luther King Day third Monday in January
 Presidents’ Day third Monday in February
 Memorial Day last Monday in May
 Independence Day July 4
 Labor Day first Monday in September
 Columbus Day second Monday in October
 Veterans’ Day second Monday in November
 Thanksgiving Day fourth Thursday in November
 Christmas Day December 25