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Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday in May pays tribute to the military personnel serving in the United States Armed Forces. The celebration takes place each year during Armed Forces Week.

National Memorial Day in the USA is celebrated on the last Monday in May. All men and women, who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces, are commemorated on this day. National Memorial Day is formally known as Decoration Day, the day that commemorated the Union and Confederate soldiers, who died during the American Civil War. […]

Since 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, Americans have commemorated the adoption of the Stars and Stripes in many ways–displaying the flag in the front of their homes, parades, and other patriotic observances.

Father's Day is always celebrated on the third Sunday in June. Father's Day 2024 is on Sunday, June 16. Learn the fascinating history how this holiday came to be, along with recipes and unique ideas to celebrate Dad!

How many years of Independence Day in 2024? 77 years This distinction arises because 1947 stands as the foundational year of India's liberty and its inaugural Independence Day. In the year 2024, India will proudly mark its 78th Independence Day on the 15th of August, honoring 77 years of treasured freedom.

Parents' Day is a celebration honoring parents, celebrated throughout the United States. Established in 1994 by President Clinton, it is held every year on the fourth Sunday of July. It complements Father's Day, Mother's Day and Grandparents' Day.

Labor Day has deep roots in the 130 years of the labor movement and its efforts to improve working conditions in America. It is also known as International Workers’ Day or May Day and is celebrated on May 1 internationally. With the growth of the Industrial Revolution came the demand for labor and trade unions. Around the 1850s, eight-hour movements across the world aimed to reduce the working […]

Grandparents' Day or National Grandparents' Day is a secular holiday celebrated in various countries; it is celebrated to show the bond between grandparents and grandchildren. It occurs on various days of the year, either as one holiday or sometimes as a separate Grandmother's Day and Grandfather's Day. It was celebrated for the first time in Poland in 1965