Holiday Blog
Discover the stories behind every holiday and get inspired with celebration ideas.
Memorial Day
Monday, May 25, 2026
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. It honors members of the US military who have died in service. The holiday also marks the unoffici...
Eid al-Adha
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Eid al-Adha, the "Festival of Sacrifice," is one of the most important Islamic holidays. It honors Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son as an ac...
NBA Finals
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The NBA Finals is the championship series of the National Basketball Association. Typically held in June, it determines the NBA champion in a best-of-...
FIFA World Cup
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious international soccer (football) tournament, held every four years. The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the...
Bonnaroo
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is held annually on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee. The four-day camping festival features a diverse lineup...
Juneteenth
Friday, June 19, 2026
Juneteenth, observed on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It became a federal holiday in 20...
Father's Day
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in the United States. It honors fathers and father figures with gifts, meals, and quality time....
First Day of Summer
Sunday, June 21, 2026
The first day of summer (summer solstice) marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It typically falls on June 20th or 21st and si...
Major HolidaysIndependence Day
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Americans celebrate with fireworks, ba...
Comic-Con
Thursday, July 23, 2026
San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) is the largest comic book and pop culture convention in the world. Held annually in San Diego, it features panels, previews...
Lollapalooza
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Lollapalooza is an annual four-day music festival held in Grant Park, Chicago. It features a diverse lineup spanning rock, pop, hip-hop, electronic, a...
College Football
Saturday, August 29, 2026
The college football season runs from late August through early January, culminating in bowl games and the College Football Playoff. It is one of the ...
Burning Man
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Burning Man is an annual gathering in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, focused on community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. The week-long ev...
Labor Day
Monday, September 7, 2026
Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September. It honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers. The holiday marks th...
NFL Season
Thursday, September 10, 2026
The NFL regular season typically begins in early September and runs through January. It is the most popular professional sports league in the United S...
The Emmys
Sunday, September 20, 2026
The Primetime Emmy Awards is the most prestigious awards ceremony for the television industry. It recognizes excellence in American primetime televisi...
First Day of Fall
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The first day of fall (autumnal equinox) marks the beginning of the autumn season in the Northern Hemisphere. It typically falls on September 22nd or ...
World Series
Friday, October 23, 2026
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball. Played in late October, it determines the champion of MLB in a best-of-se...
Halloween
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Halloween is celebrated on October 31st each year. Originating from ancient Celtic festivals, it has evolved into a day of costumes, trick-or-treating...
Daylight Saving (Fall Back)
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday in November, when clocks "fall back" one hour at 2:00 AM. This returns us to standard time, giving us an...
Diwali
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important Hindu holidays. Celebrated over five days, it symbolizes the victory of light over darkne...
Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Veterans Day is observed on November 11th each year. It honors all who have served in the US Armed Forces. Unlike Memorial Day, which honors those who...
Friday the 13th
Friday, November 13, 2026
Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in Western superstition. It occurs when the 13th day of a month falls on a Friday. The day has inspired h...
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States. It is a time for families to gather and give thanks, typically fea...
Hanukkah
Friday, December 4, 2026
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is an eight-day celebration commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Traditions incl...
First Day of Winter
Monday, December 21, 2026
The first day of winter (winter solstice) marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It typically falls on December 21st or 22nd a...
Christmas
Friday, December 25, 2026
Christmas is celebrated on December 25th each year, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is one of the most widely observed holidays worldwide,...
New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026
New Year's Eve is celebrated on December 31st, the last day of the year. Festivities include parties, fireworks, countdowns, and the iconic ball drop ...
New Year's Day
Friday, January 1, 2027
New Year's Day on January 1st marks the beginning of a new calendar year. It is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated with parades, footb...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 18, 2027
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday in January. It honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader of the ci...
The Grammys
Sunday, January 31, 2027
The Grammy Awards is the most prestigious music awards ceremony, presented annually by the Recording Academy. It recognizes outstanding achievements i...
Lunar New Year
Saturday, February 6, 2027
Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is the most important holiday in many East Asian cultures. Celebrations include fam...
Ramadan
Monday, February 8, 2027
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Muslims fast from dawn to sunse...
Valentine's Day
Sunday, February 14, 2027
Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th as a day of love and romance. Named after Saint Valentine, the holiday is marked by exchanging cards, f...
Super Bowl
Sunday, February 14, 2027
The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL) and is the most-watched television event in the United States. It...
Presidents' Day
Monday, February 15, 2027
Presidents' Day is observed on the third Monday in February. Originally established to honor George Washington's birthday, it now celebrates all US pr...
Eid al-Fitr
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. It is celebrated with prayers, feasts, gift-giving, and community gatherings....
SXSW
Friday, March 12, 2027
South by Southwest (SXSW) is an annual festival held in Austin, Texas, combining music, film, and interactive media conferences. It has become one of ...
Daylight Saving (Spring Forward)
Sunday, March 14, 2027
Daylight Saving Time begins on the second Sunday in March, when clocks "spring forward" one hour at 2:00 AM. This gives us an extra hour of daylight i...
March Madness
Tuesday, March 16, 2027
March Madness is the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, one of the most exciting sporting events in America. The single-elimination tourname...
St. Patrick's Day
Wednesday, March 17, 2027
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th, honoring Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. In the United States, celebrations include wearing...
First Day of Spring
Saturday, March 20, 2027
The first day of spring (vernal equinox) marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It typically falls on March 19th or 20th, bringing ...
Easter
Sunday, March 28, 2027
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The date varies each year, falling on the first Sunday after the first ful...
The Oscars
Sunday, March 28, 2027
The Academy Awards (Oscars) is the most prestigious awards ceremony in the film industry, recognizing excellence in cinematic achievements. Held annua...
Cesar Chavez Day
Wednesday, March 31, 2027
Cesar Chavez Day, observed on March 31st, honors the legacy of civil rights and labor movement activist Cesar Chavez. The day promotes community servi...
The Masters
Thursday, April 8, 2027
The Masters Tournament is one of the four major championships in professional golf, held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. Known for ...
Coachella
Friday, April 9, 2027
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is an annual music and arts festival held in Indio, California. Known for its stunning desert setting, ar...
Passover
Wednesday, April 21, 2027
Passover (Pesach) is a major Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites' liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. The week-long celebration includes...
Kentucky Derby
Saturday, May 1, 2027
The Kentucky Derby, held on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, is America's most famous horse race. Known as "The M...
Cultural & ReligiousCinco de Mayo
Wednesday, May 5, 2027
Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5th, commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the US, it ha...
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 9, 2027
Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May in the United States. It honors mothers and maternal figures with gifts, cards, flowers, and sp...
EDC Las Vegas
Friday, May 14, 2027
Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas is one of the largest electronic dance music festivals in the world. Held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, it ...
Summer Olympics
Friday, July 21, 2028
The Summer Olympic Games is the world's largest international multi-sport competition, held every four years. Athletes from around the world compete i...