Holidays in USA

Thanksgiving Day: Fourth Thursday in November. As mentioned earlier, this holiday is a time of giving thanks for the blessings of the year and sharing a feast with family and friends.

Independence Day: July 4th. Celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which declared the United States' independence from Great Britain.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Third Monday in January. Honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

Presidents' Day: Third Monday in February. Celebrates the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, both of whom were U.S. presidents.

Memorial Day: Last Monday in May. Honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Labor Day: First Monday in September. Honors the contributions and achievements of American workers.

Columbus Day: Second Monday in October. Commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas in 1492.

Veterans Day: November 11th. Honors all American veterans who have served in the U.S. military.