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As we approach 2025, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the diverse holidays that enrich our cultural landscape, and to learn about those around us.
Join us as we celebrate diversity and the shared spirit of togetherness that these holidays inspire.
In preparation for a new year, this is a great time to make sure your calendar reflects your community of staff and stakeholders. You can use a Pulse Check to quickly learn what holidays or days of the year are more important for your community. Meanwhile, we’ve gathered a few important dates that may matter to your community.’
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In addition to these dates, consider other key dates that may impact your community:
-School holidays, parent conferences, graduations, and calendar dates
-Election days
-Major events in your city (sports, college homecomings, etc.)
- (Jan 1) New Years Day
- (Christmas – Jan 7) Eastern Orthodox holiday
- (Third Monday of January) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- (January 27) International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- (January 29) Lunar New Year
- (February) Black History Month – US and Canada
- (Third Monday of February) President’s Day
- (February 28) Ramadan
- (March 8) International Women’s Day
- (March 14) Holi
- (March 29) Eid al-Fitr
- (Friday before Easter) Good Friday
- (April 20) Easter Sunday
- (April 22) Earth Day
- (May 05) Cinco de Mayo
- (May 11) Mother’s Day
- (May 26) Memorial Day
- (June) Pride Month
- (June 15) Father’s Day
- (July 4) Independence Day – United States
- (August 9) International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
- (First Monday of September) Labor Day
- (September 22) Rosh Hashanah
- (October 13) National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- (October 20) Diwali
- (October 31) Halloween
- (November 1) Dia de Los Muertos
- (November 11) Veterans Day
- (November 27) Thanksgiving
- (December 25) Christmas
- (December 25-Jan 2) Hanukkah
- (December 26) Kwanzaa
Whether you’re marking a significant date or simply seeking to learn more about a holiday that’s new to you, may this year be filled with joy, discovery, and appreciation for the vibrant tapestry of global celebrations. Happy exploring!
