New Year's Day
A fresh start to the calendar year.
AFTER HOURS, AHEAD OF TIME / 2024
Good things are on the horizon.
Look ahead to the holidays, late-night countdowns and celebrations that light up your year.
Next on the calendar
The year ahead
2024 holiday calendar
January 2024
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A day to reflect on civil rights and service.
February 2024
Groundhog Day
A playful winter tradition centered on the weather.
Valentine's Day
A date for affection, friendship and thoughtful gestures.
Washington's Birthday
The federal holiday honoring George Washington.
March 2024
St. Patrick's Day
A celebration of Irish heritage and community.
Good Friday
A Christian day of remembrance before Easter.
Easter Sunday
The Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus.
April 2024
April Fools' Day
A lighthearted day for jokes and playful surprises.
Earth Day
A moment to focus on the environment.
Arbor Day
A national occasion to appreciate and plant trees.
May 2024
Cinco de Mayo
A cultural observance with roots in Mexican history.
Mother's Day
Time to recognize mothers and mother figures.
Memorial Day
Remembering those who died in U.S. military service.
June 2024
Flag Day
An observance honoring the United States flag.
Father's Day
A day for fathers and father figures.
Juneteenth National Independence Day
A day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
July 2024
Independence Day
The Fourth of July celebration of American independence.
September 2024
Labor Day
A holiday recognizing the contributions of workers.
National Grandparents Day
A day to appreciate connections across generations.
Patriot Day
Remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
An occasion to learn about the U.S. Constitution and citizenship.
October 2024
Columbus Day
The federal holiday on the second Monday of October.
Halloween
An evening of costumes and autumn traditions.
November 2024
Veterans Day
Honoring people who have served in the U.S. military.
Thanksgiving Day
A day often centered on gratitude and gathering.
Black Friday
A major retail shopping date after Thanksgiving.
December 2024
Cyber Monday
An online shopping date following Thanksgiving weekend.
Christmas Eve
The evening and day before Christmas.
Christmas Day
A Christian holiday also widely observed as a cultural celebration.
New Year's Eve
The closing night of the calendar year.
A little calendar clarity
One calendar. Different kinds of days.
Federal holidays
These dates follow the U.S. federal holiday schedule. When a fixed date falls on a weekend, a separate observed date may apply to a standard Monday–Friday workweek.
Observances & celebrations
Cultural, religious and shopping dates are included for planning. They do not automatically mean a day off. Check local opening hours and your employer’s calendar.