1st January The end of New Year‘s Eve Celebrations New Year‘s resolutions
Third Monday of January In United States only (since 1976)
14th February Not a real holiday Celebration of love Sending cards, gifts Symbols: Cupid hearts red and pink color Heavily commercial
Third Monday of February Also known as President‘s Day Commemorates all of US‘s presidents Schools organize events about George Washington George Washington‘s birthday was on 22nd February
Not fixed date, Easter Sunday is on the March equinox Crucifixion of Christ, then his resurrection Special services in churches Decorating eggs, Easter egg hunts
First Monday of May Also called May Day Only in UK Maypole dancing Flower decorations
Last Monday of May Only in the US Celebrates people, who have died in military service for the US Visiting cementeries and memorials
4th July Only in the US Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Family events, displaying the US flag, patriotism
Last Monday in August In the UK End of summer holidays Notting Hill Carnival in London
First Monday of September In the US Going on trips, organizing parties The end of summer
Second Monday of October In the US Remembering Columbus‘ arvival to the Americas on 12th October 1492
31st October Not an official holiday Horror themed parties Trick-or-treating, pumpkin lanterns Heavily commercial
5th November In the UK only Also called Bonfire Night A lot of fireworks and bonfires Parades burning Guy Fawkes
Second Sunday in November In the UK only Honors the sacrifices and achievements of the past wars 2 minutes of silence
11th November In the US only Anniversary of the end of the WWI Veterans are thanked for their services 2 minutes of silence
Fourth Thursday of November In the US only Families get together for a special meal Some cities make parades
24th December Shopping, decorations Special church events Hanging stocking for Santa Claus Highly commercialised
25th December Celebrates the birth of Christ Special meal Exchanging gifts and cards
26th December Called Boxing day in the UK Resting from Christmas Day Start of the post-Christmas sales In the UK, day of sporting events
31st December Parties and public events are held Drinking, partying, fireworks