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Holidays proclaimed in this way may be considered a U.S. "national observance", but it would be improper to refer to them as "federal holidays". Many of these observances designated by Congress are authorized under permanent law under Title 36, U.S. Code , in which cases the President is under obligation to issue an annual proclamation.
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.
These observances differ from federal holidays in that federal employees only receive a day free from work on holidays, not observances. Federal observances that are designated by Congress appear in Title 36 of the United States Code (36 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.). Below is a list of all observances so designated.
National Tsunami Awareness Week - March 24 to 30. Month-Long Observances. Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month. American Red Cross Month. Berries and Cherries Month. Brain Injury Awareness Month.
National Hot Chocolate Day. Weekly Observances in January 2024. January 1 to 7: Celebration of Life Week, Diet Resolution Week, New Year’s Resolutions Week, National Silent Record Week.
Here's a list of all the October 2024 national holidays and observances, like Halloween, International Coffee Day, World Smile Day and many more fun holidays.
week ending Fri. before Memorial Day - National Safe Boating Week [33] week of 3rd Fri. in May - National Transportation Week [34] week of June 14 - National Flag Week [35] June 14 (Flag Day) to July 4 (Independence Day) - Honor America Days [22] September 17 to September 23 - Constitution Week [36] 2nd Sun. in October - National School Lunch ...
National Testosterone Awareness Day. National Take a Hike Day. monkeybusinessimages - Getty Images. Monday, Nov. 18. National Vichyssoise Day. National Princess Day. Mickey Mouse Day. Apple Cider Day.