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The following is a list of notable month-long observances, recurrent months that are used by various governments, groups and organizations to raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate something.
Holidays proclaimed in this way may be considered a U.S. "national observance", but it would be improper to refer to them as "federal holidays". Many of these observances designated by Congress are authorized under permanent law under Title 36, U.S. Code , in which cases the President is under obligation to issue an annual proclamation.
week of 3rd Fri. in May - National Transportation Week [34] week of June 14 - National Flag Week [35] June 14 (Flag Day) to July 4 (Independence Day) - Honor America Days [22] September 17 to September 23 - Constitution Week [36] 2nd Sun. in October - National School Lunch Week [37] 3rd Sun. in October - National Forest Products Week [38]
March 1. World Candle Day. World Compliment Day. World Music Therapy Day. World Seagrass Day. National Peanut Butter Lover's Day. Saint David's Day. Self-Injury Awareness Day
National Wildfire Awareness Month. Pet Sitter Safety Month. Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Small Business Month. Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month (May 15 - June 15)
Add these January holidays and observances to your calendar. Find official awareness days and various weekly and monthly observances in 2024.
These observances differ from federal holidays in that federal employees only receive a day free from work on holidays, not observances. Federal observances that are designated by Congress appear in Title 36 of the United States Code (36 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.). Below is a list of all observances so designated.
Check out this list of April holidays, observances and awareness months. Find a reason to celebrate each day, week or all month long. April holidays and observances to add to your 2024 calendar