Holiday Calendar

Public holidays to watch out for month-by-month.

Argentina

Known as ‘feriados’, most public holidays are fixed in Argentina:

January 1: New Year’s Day
February/March: Carnival – the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday – February 12 and 13 in 2018; March 4 and 5 in 2019.
April 2: Malvinas War Veterans Day
Thursday before Easter (‘Jueves Santo’) – March 29 in 2018; April 18 in 2019.
Good Friday (‘Viernes Santo’) – March 30 in 2018; April 19 in 2019.
May 1: Labour Day
May 25: Revolution Day
June 17: General Martín Manuel de Güemes Memorial Day
June 20: General Belgrano Memorial Day (sometimes known as Flag Day, celebrating the creation of Argentina’s national flag)
July 9: Independence Day
December 8: Day of the Immaculate Conception
December 25: Christmas Day

For the following holidays, the day of the holiday moves to the Monday before if it falls on a Tuesday or Wednesday, or to the following Monday if it falls Thursday to Sunday:

17 August: San Martín Memorial Day
12 October: Columbus Day (officially, Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity)
20 November: National Sovereignty Day

A full list of public holidays in Argentina can be found here. Many businesses, and some museums and entertainment venues, close on these days, but it isn’t unusual for restaurants, bars and supermarkets to stay open. Public transport continues to run, even on Christmas Day, but at a reduced frequency.

School holidays in the summer run from the middle of December to the end of February, with another two weeks for winter holidays in July.

United States

Here is a list of holidays in the United States (federal and non-federal) for the year 2024. This extensive list will provide dates and information about the upcoming public holidays and observances in the country. Whether you are planning a vacation, a family gathering, or simply want to be aware of these special days, this calendar will be a valuable resource.

Federal holidays 2024

Here is a list of federal holidays in the United States for the year 2024:

New Year’s Day: January 1, 2024 (Monday)

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 15, 2024 (Monday)

Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day): February 19, 2024 (Monday)

Memorial Day: May 27, 2024 (Monday)

Independence Day: July 4, 2024 (Thursday)

Labor Day: September 2, 2024 (Monday)

Columbus Day: October 14, 2024 (Monday)

Veterans Day: November 11, 2024 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Day: November 28, 2024 (Thursday)

Christmas Day: December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)

Non-federal holidays 2024

Here’s a list of some notable non-federal holidays in the United States in 2024:

Groundhog Day – Friday, Feb. 2

Chinese New Year – Saturday, Feb. 10

Mardi Gras – Tuesday, Feb. 13

Valentine’s Day – Wednesday, Feb. 14

Ash Wednesday – Wednesday, Feb. 14

Ramadan – (tentative date) evening of March 10 through April 8

St. Patrick’s Day – Sunday, March 17

Nowruz – Wednesday, March 20 (date varies depending on location)

Holi – Monday, March 25

Good Friday – Friday, March 29

Easter Sunday – Sunday, March 31

Cinco de Mayo – Sunday, May 5

Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 12

Flag Day – Friday, June 14

Father’s Day – Sunday, June 16

Halloween – Thursday, Oct. 31

Diwali – begins Friday, Nov. 1

Christmas Eve – Tuesday, Dec. 24

Hanukkah – evening of Wednesday, Dec. 25 through Thursday, Jan. 2

Kwanzaa – Thursday, Dec. 26 through Jan. 2

New Year’s Eve – Tuesday, Dec. 31

*Please note that these dates are for the year 2024, and some holidays may vary based on cultural or regional observances. Additionally, specific states or communities may recognize additional holidays not included in this list. Always check with local authorities or community calendars for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Colombia

01 January – New Years Day

08 January – Epiphany
25 March – Saint Joseph’s Day
28 April – Maundy Thursday
29 April – Good Friday
01 May – Labor Day / May Day
13 May – Ascension Day
03 June – Corpus Christi
10 July – Sacred Heart
01 July – Feast of Saint Peter & Saint Paul
20 July – Independence Day
07 August – Battle of Boyacá Day
19 August – Assumption of Mary
14 October – Columbus Day