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Federal holidays
January 1 New Year's Day
Celebrates beginning of the Gregorian calendar year.
Festivities include counting down to midnight (12:00 AM) on the preceding night,
New Year's Eve. Traditional end of holiday season.
Third Monday in January Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., or Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day
Honors Martin Luther King, Jr., Civil Rights leader, who was actually born
on January 15, 1929; combined with other holidays in several states.
January 20, the first January 20th following a Presidential election
Inauguration Day
Observed only by federal government employees in Washington D.C., and the
border counties of Maryland and Virginia, in order to relieve congestion that
occurs with this major event.
Swearing-in of President of the United States and Vice President of the United
States. Celebrated every fourth year. Note: Takes place on January 21 if the
20th is a Sunday
(although the President is still privately inaugurated on the 20th). If
Inauguration Day falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, the preceding Friday or
following Monday is not a Federal Holiday.
Third Monday in February Washington's Birthday
Washington's Birthday was first declared a federal holiday by an 1879 act of
Congress. The Uniform Holidays Act, 1968, shifted the date of the commemoration
of Washington's Birthday from February 22 to the third Monday in February
(between February 15 and 21, meaning the observed holiday never actually falls
on Washington's actual birthday). Because of this, many people now refer to this
holiday as
"Presidents' Day" and consider it a day honoring all American presidents.
However, neither the Uniform Holidays Act nor any subsequent law changed the
name of the holiday from Washington's Birthday to Presidents' Day
Last Monday in May Memorial Day
Honors the nation's war dead from the Civil War onwards; marks the
unofficial beginning of the summer season. (traditionally May 30, shifted by the
Uniform Holidays Act 1968)
July 4 Independence Day
Celebrates Declaration of Independence, also called the Fourth of
July.
First Monday in September Labor Day
Celebrates the achievements of workers and the labor movement; marks the
unofficial end of the summer season.
Second Monday in October Columbus Day
Honors Christopher Columbus, traditional discoverer of the Americas. In some
areas it is also a celebration of Italian culture and heritage. (traditionally
October 12);
celebrated as American Indian Heritage Day and Fraternal Day in Alabama.
Celebrated as Native American Day in South Dakota. In Hawaii, it is celebrated
as Discoverer's Day, though is not an official state holiday.
November 11 Veterans Day
Honors all veterans of the United States armed forces. A traditional
observation is a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. remembering those killed in
war.
Commemorates the 1918 armistice, which began at "the eleventh hour of the
eleventh day of the eleventh month."
Fourth Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day
Traditionally celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest.
Traditionally includes the consumption of a turkey dinner. Traditional start of
the holiday season.
(Note: Thanksgiving is not celebrated on the same day in Canada).
December 25 Christmas Celebrates the Nativity of Jesus.
February or March, date varies Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday A festive season
(Carnival) leading up to Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras.
Closes with Ash Wednesday (40 days before Easter, not counting Sundays), which
starts the season of Lent in the Christian calendar.
First Sunday in February Super Bowl Sunday
The day of the National Football League's championship, the Super Bowl,
which is the top prize in the sport of American football. Festivities generally
include in-home parties, tailgate parties and
watching the game on television with beverages and snacks.
February 2 Groundhog Day
The day on which the behavior of a groundhog emerging from its burrow is
said to predict the onset of Spring.
February 14 Valentine's Day
Traditional celebration of love and romance, including the exchange of
cards, candy, flowers, and other gifts.
March 17 St. Patrick's Day
A celebration of Irish heritage and culture, based on the Catholic feast of
St. Patrick. Primary activity is simply the wearing of green clothing although
drinking beer dyed green is also popular.
Attending St. Patrick's Day parades has historically been more popular in the
United States than in Ireland.
April 1 April Fools' Day
A day to play tricks on family, friends, and coworkers, if so inclined. This day
used to be the start of the New Year. The tradition started when New Year's Day
was moved from April 1st to January 1.
Late March or April Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ by Pontius Pilate, believed by
Christians to have taken place on April 1, 33 AD. Sometimes celebrated as a
"Spring holiday or Spring Break"
for Universities and schools in certain states. Christians traditionally
celebrate by abstaining from meat to honoring Christ's death.
Easter Sunday
First Sunday after the first ecclesiastical full
moon after the vernal equinox
Easter Celebrates the Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus. For
Christians, Easter is a day of religious services and the gathering of family.
Many Americans follow old traditions of
coloring hard-boiled eggs and giving children baskets of candy. On the next day,
Easter Monday, the President of the United States holds an annual Easter egg
roll on the White House lawn for young children.
The holiday is also often celebrated as a nonsectarian spring holiday. Not
generally observed by most businesses as it always falls on a Sunday. Most
financial markets and some other businesses close on the Friday prior,
Good Friday (which is a state holiday in many states). Roman Catholic and
Protestant groups celebrate Easter on a different Sunday (most years) than
Orthodox groups.
Easter is generally considered to be the most significant observance of the
Christian faith. The date on which Easter falls varies from year to year. (In
the Eastern Orthodox church, it falls on a different date, usually later than
the Western date.)
Conventionally, Easter is observed on the first Sunday after the full moon that
occurs after the spring equinox. However, this definition is a bit imprecise, so
the actual date is determined
by a rather complicated mathematical algorithm. In the Western calendar, it
occurs from March 22 to April 25.
April 22 (varies by location and observance) Earth Day A day used to
promote environmentalism.
Arbor Day - A day for the planting of trees, commonly the last Friday of
April but depending on the climate of each individual state.
May 5 Cinco de Mayo
Primarily a celebration of Mexican culture by Mexican-Americans living in
the United States. Although this is the anniversary of the victory of the
Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862,
Cinco de Mayo is far more important in the USA than in México itself.
Additionally, this "holiday" is often mistaken by Americans as being
Mexican Independence Day, which is actually observed on September 16.
Second Sunday in May Mother's Day
Honors all mothers and motherhood. Husbands traditionally send gifts to
their wives as well as gifts from the children, grandparents etc. Sunday brunch
is also a traditional way to celebrate
June 14 Flag Day - Commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United
States.
Third Sunday in June Father's Day Honors fathers and fatherhood.
Gifts are normally sent by children as well as a gift from the wife,
grandparents etc. Brunch is also a traditional way to celebrate
September 17 Constitution/Citizenship Day Commemorates the adoption
of the Constitution of the United States.
September or October (depends on Hebrew calendar) Rosh Hashanah
Traditional beginning of the Jewish High Holidays. It is also
celebrates the beginning of a new year on the Hebrew calendar.
September or October (depends on Hebrew calendar) Yom Kippur -
Traditional end of and highest of the Jewish High Holidays.
October 12 Columbus Day - Honors the first European explorer known to
have set foot on North America.
October 31 Halloween
Celebrates All Hallow's Eve, decorations include jack o'lanterns, ghosts &
goblins etc. Halloween costumes, parties, and candy such as candy corn are also
part of the holiday.
Kids go trick-or-treating to neighbors who give away candy.
First Tuesday after the first Monday in November Election Day -
Observed by the federal and state governments in applicable years; legal holiday
in some states.
Friday after Thanksgiving Day Black Friday
Kickoff to the Christmas shopping season, known to be the busiest shopping
day of the year due to low prices and high discounts.
December (depends on Hebrew calendar) Hanukkah
An eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the
Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd
century BC.
December 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
A Day to mourn the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese on December 7,
1941/
December 24 Christmas Eve Day before Christmas Day
December 25 Christmas Day Celebrates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Marks
the beginning of the twelve days of Christmas. Christmas Has become a major
event for many retailers due
to heightened economic activity and shopping for gifts.
December 26 through January 1 Kwanzaa
African American holiday celebration created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Ron
Karenga
December 31 New Year's Eve - Final Day of the Gregorian year. Usually
accompanied by much celebration, fireworks and lots of partying to bring in and
celebrate the new year.
Non-holiday Observances
2 February Groundhog Day
14 February Valentine's Day
17 March St Patrick's Day
1 April April Fools' Day
22 April Earth Day
Wednesday of the
last full week of April Administrative Professionals' Day - (formerly
Secretaries' Day)
6 May Nurses' Day
1st Thursday in May National Day of Prayer
2nd Sunday in May Mothers' Day
3rd Saturday in May Armed Forces Day
3rd Sunday in June Fathers' Day
19 June (Liberation of Slaves)
4th Sunday in July Parents' Day
1st Sunday in August Friendship Day
Sunday after Labor Day Grandparents' Day
17 September Citizenship Day or Constitution Day
2nd Sunday in October National Children's Day
16 October Bosses' Day
3rd Saturday in October Sweetest Day
26 October Mother-in-Law's Day
27 October Navy Day
31 October Halloween
26 to 31 December Kwanzaa
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southeastern region of the United States of America. It is bordered by Tennessee
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are searching for the perfect gift for a loved one
or looking for that one-of-a-kind piece of artwork
to adorn a living room wall, Alabama has the
solution to your shopping needs. The Wharf in Orange Beach features a half-mile-long boardwalk of boutiques and beach stores. A 15-screen movie theater, the Southeast's tallest Ferris wheel, an amphitheater and some mouthwatering restaurants will all add fun to your shopping spree. In Montgomery's Eastchase, you'll find upscale specialty merchants and lots of dining establishments. Explore the quaint shops of the Mulberry District, one of Montgomery's historic shopping areas, and the Governor's Mansion Gift Shop, which boasts an impressive line of Alabama-made products. In Camden, Black Belt Treasures is a storehouse for artwork and many one-of-a-kind products. Alabama Flea Markets and Trade Days - such as Mountain Top Flea Market in Attalla, Collinsville Trade Days, and Santuck, near Wetumpka - allow you to bargain for almost anything you can imagine. Visitors come by the busload to Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro, and millions still make their way annually to Birmingham's Riverchase Galleria. The Summit, also in Birmingham, is an open-air center offering a mix of upscale merchants and restaurants not seen anywhere else in Alabama. Small towns and downtowns are also perfect spots for finding hidden Alabama treasures. Many old buildings have been restored and turned into boutiques, art galleries and restaurants in downtown Mobile. Directly across the bay, Fairhope offers a unique landscape ideal for exploring art-filled boutiques and shops laden with homemade candies and jellies, antiques and more. In the heart of Cullman, A Touch of German offers a variety of German items including dolls, clocks and steins. Boaz and Foley have long been synonymous with outlet shopping, while the Pillow Factory in Muscle Shoals, and its second location in Tuscumbia, provide the ultimate experience when shopping for goose-down bedding. Stroll through downtown Decatur and historic Hartselle for toys, artwork, clothing, gifts and home accessories. The Gourdie Shop in Mentone is the only shop of its kind in the U.S. Discerning collectors will find plenty of fine furnishings, rare books and collectible glassware at Railroad Station Antique Mall in historic downtown Huntsville. |
Other Important Information
Alabama State Chamber of Commerce *
Business Council of Alabama
2 North Jackson
PO Box 76 *
Montgomery, Alabama 36101 *
Phone: 334-834-6000 *
Fax: 334-262-7371
Alabama State Chamber of Commerce Website:
http://www.bcatoday.org
Alabama Hospital Association * Main Office * 500 North East Blvd. | Montgomery, AL 36117 * Phone: (334) 272-8781 | Fax: (334) 270-9527 * prdept@alaha.org
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