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1. Martin Luther King Day

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   Martin Luther King Day honors the life and legacy of one of the visionary leaders of the Civil Rights Movement and recipient of the 1964 Nobel Prize for Peace.

2. President's Day

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   This federal holiday is formally called "Washington's Birthday" and is celebrated on the third Monday in February.

3. Memorial Day

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   Memorial Day is a holiday to honor the men and womn who have died in wars or in the service of their country.

4. Independence Day

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   Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4 because on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, officially breaking bonds with England and forming a new independent nation, the United States of America.

5. Labor Day

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   Labor Day was established as a holiday for workers, both as a tribute to their contributions to the nation, and as a means of bringing more public awareness to their struggles.

6. Columbus Day

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   Columbus Day is a legal federal holiday that commemorates the first voyage of Christopher Columbus, who sailed west from Spain in 1492 and reached the islands of present day Bahamas.

7. Thanksgiving Day

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   Thursday is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. It is a day to gather with family and friends and enjoy a traditional meal. Learn about the history of this holiday and how people celebrate it today.

8. Veterans Day

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   On this holiday, Americans remember war veterans and the trials and hardships they experienced.

9. Christmas

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   Christmas is a joyful holiday of Christian origin that is recognized by many people in the United States.

10. Chinese New Year

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    Chinese New Year is one of the most important and festive Chinese holidays. More than 2.5 million people of Chinese descent live in the United States and Chinese New Year's celebrations provide an important connection to Chinese culture and heritage.

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