Public Holidays in US Virgin Islands in 2024
Upcoming Holidays in US Virgin Islands
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Three King's Day
- A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.
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: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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: President's Day
- The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday.
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: Holy Thursday
- Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist
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: Good Friday
- Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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: Transfer Day
- Commemorates the transfer of the islands from Denmark to the United States in 1917
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: Easter Monday
- Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
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: Memorial Day
- Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States
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: Juneteenth
- Juneteenth is a federal holiday and state holiday in several states. It commemorates the date in 1865 when news of the emancipation of African American slaves reached Galveston
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: V.I. Emancipation Day
- Commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the Danish West Indies on July 3rd 1848
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: US Independence Day
- On July 4th 1776 the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England
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: Labor Day
- This holiday is most commonly associated with a commemoration of the achievements of the labor movement
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: Columbus Day and Puerto Rico Friendship Day
- This national holiday commemorates the exact date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas
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: D. Hamilton Jackson Day
- In honor of a noted labor rights advocate in the Danish West Indies.
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: Veterans Day
- Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918
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: US Thanksgiving
- Fourth Thursday in November. Traditionally, this holiday celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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: Christmas Second Day
- Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December
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