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The following is a list of notable month-long observances, recurrent months that are used by various governments, groups and organizations to raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate something.
United States federal observances are days, weeks, months, or other periods designated by the United States Congress for the commemoration or other observance of various events, activities, or topics. These observances differ from federal holidays in that federal employees only receive a day free from work on holidays, not observances.
The following observances have been mandated or authorized by Congress or the President, but are no longer proclaimed or observed on a regular basis. March 21 (1982–1988): Afghanistan Day [54] June 14 (1982–1992): Baltic Freedom Day; June 25, 1987: National Catfish Day; October 6, 1972: National Coaches Day
An annual fast day in Judaism which commemorates the anniversary of a number of disasters in Jewish history. (see description) Double Ninth Festival: Chung Yeung Festival: China, Vietnam, Korea: A traditional Chinese holiday observed on the 9th day of the 9th month in the Chinese calendar. [9] October 10: Double Ten Day: National Celebration Day
Hanukkah is always observed on the 25th day of Kislev, the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar. That Hebrew calendar is based on a combination of lunar and solar cycles.
Greek festivals should not be placed in the Holidays and observances section, unless it has an equivalent to the modern Gregorian calendar. Take into account that a month in the Greek calendar is different with a month in the Gregorian calendar (e.g. Boedromion 1 is not September 1). Also take into account that different polis in the ancient ...
Confederate Memorial Day: Celebrated by the original Confederate States at various times during the year; still celebrated on the fourth Monday in April in Alabama. Parts of the United States: Siblings Day: 10 April: Originally celebrated only in the United States. Can now be celebrated in various countries around the world. Patriots' Day: 3rd ...
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