Calendars

Dr. MLK Jr’s Birthday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an American federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. King's birthday is January 15^th. The holiday is similar to holidays set under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. The campaign for a federal holiday in King's honor began soon after his assassination in 1968.

Haiti Independence Day
On January 1, 1804 Haiti got its independence. This day celebrates establishment of the country that was the first free black nation in the world.

Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of black people in U.S. history.

Chinese New Year 2021 (Year of the Ox)
Starts Feb 12^th ends Feb 26^th (15 days). Chinese New Year is the Chinese festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar.

Dominican Republic Independence Day
On February 27, 1844 the Dominican Republic got their autonomy from Haiti.

Tibetan New Year
The holiday is a new year's festival, celebrated on the first day of the lunisolar Tibetan calendar.

Holi
Indian festival of color celebrated in various parts of India. Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Newar Buddhists and other secular non-Hindus observe this festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil.

Sikh Nation New Year
This day has been recognized by the Governor of Connecticut to recognize the distinct identity of Sikhs. According to the Mool Nanakshai Sikh Calendar which starts from year 1469 (Year Guru Nanak was Born). March 14^th refers to the start of the first month of Sikh Calendar known as “Chet”.

St. David's Day
A Christian feast day celebrated annually on March 1st in honor of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales ("Dewi Sant" in Welsh).

St. Patrick’s Day
This day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, céilís, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks.

Arab American Heritage Month
Celebrating the Arab American heritage and culture and paying tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans.

Holocaust Remembrance Day
On this annual day of commemoration, the UN urges every member state to honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism and to develop educational programs to help prevent future genocides.

Israel Independence Day
This is the national day of Israel, commemorating the Israeli
Declaration of Independence in 1948.

Lao New Year
In Lao, it is called 'Songkran' or 'Pii Mai', which means 'new year'. It is based on the traditional solar new year.

National Sikh Day (Vaisakhi)
Vaisakhi (also known as Baisakhi), the celebration of the founding of the Sikh community as the Khalsa (community of the initiated) and the birth of the Khalsa.This Day has been Recognized by the State of Connecticut and by the United States Senate as National Sikh Day.

Sikh Declaration of Independence Day
On April 29, 1986 Sikh Nation called for Sarbat Khalsa which is the Gathering of Sikhs worldwide in Amritsar where the decision was made that Sikhs will no longer be enslaved and will get their homeland “Punjab” free from Indian State.This day is commemorated by Sikhs all around the globe to spread messages of equality, bravery, social justice, freedom and peace.

African Day
African Day (formerly African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day) is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organization of African Unity on May 25, 1963. It is celebrated in various countries on the African continent, as well as around the world.

Asian Heritage Month
The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants. This month also celebrates the Asian American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Asian Americans.

Cinco de Mayo
A Mexican holiday commemorating the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). This day celebrates Mexican culture and heritage, including parades and mariachi music performances.

Haitian Flag Day
Haitians around the world celebrate National Flag Day, expressing their national pride, honoring the forefathers of the Nation, and replenishing their resolve for Haiti’s future in the face of their ancestors’ tremendous and unique accomplishment.

Jewish American History Month
Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is an  annual recognition and celebration of Jewish American achievements in and contributions to the  United States of America during the month of May. President George W. Bush first proclaimed the  month on April 20, 2006.

Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration dating back to 1865. This represents the ending of slavery in the United States.

Philippine Independence Day
It is an annual national holiday in the Philippines observed on June 12th commemorating the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain in 1898.

Sikh Memorial Day
This Day has been recognized by the Governor of the State of Connecticut to honor lives of those who died during June of 1984 during the attack on Darbar Sahib, the Sikhs Holiest Site by the Indian Government. This day is commemorated by Sikhs all around the globe to spread the message of unity, bravery, social justice, freedom and peace.

Argentina Independence Day
On July 9, 1816, they declared the country independent under the name of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata. Several years of hard fighting followed before the Spanish royalists were defeated in northern Argentina.

Cape Verdean Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Cape Verde, observed on July 5th each year. This is the National Day of Cape Verde and commemorates the country's independence from Portugal on this day in 1975.

Peruvian Independence Day
Known as 'Fiestas Patrias', this holiday is always celebrated on July 28^th and marks Peru's declaration of independence from Spain in 1821.

Puerto Rico Constitution Day
Law #1 of August 4, 1952 of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico established a full state holiday on July 25th of every year, to be known as Puerto Rico Constitution Day. The holiday commemorates the day the Constitution of Puerto Rico, approved on July 3, 1952, was signed into law by Governor Luis Muñoz Marín the same year.

United States Independence Day
Independence Day (colloquially the Fourth of July or  July 4) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of  the United States, on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American  colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and  were now united, free, and independent states. The Congress had voted to declare  independence two days earlier, on July 2, but it was not declared until July 4.

India Independence Day
On Aug 15, 1947 India became independent from British Rule. Transfer of Power took place and India and Pakistan were established.This day is also known as the Division of Punjab Day as the State of Punjab which is in between both countries was divided into two parts. One part was given to Pakistan and the other part is still occupied by India.

Islamic New Year (Al Hijri)
Hijri New Year, the day that marks the beginning of the new Islamic calendar year.

Pakistan Independence Day
This day is annually held on August 14th, celebrates the country's independence from the British rule on that date in 1947. This day is an occasion to promote patriotism and national unity.

Pan African Flag Day
The Pan African flag also known as the Afro-American flag, Black Liberation flag, UNIA flag and various other names - is a tri-color flag consisting of three equal horizontal bands of (from top down) red, black and green.

Brazil Independence Day
The Independence Day of Brazil, commonly called Sete de Setembro, is a national holiday observed in Brazil on September 7th of every year. The date celebrates Brazil's Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves on September 7, 1822.

Chile Independence Day
This public holiday is always celebrated in Chile on September 18^th and marks the date when the Chilean people declared independence from Spain in 1810. It is Chile's National Day and along with Christmas, this period is the most important holiday time in the year in Chile.

Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua Independence Day
The Act of Independence of Central America. Five Central American countries - Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua - dissolved their ties to Spain and gained their independence on September 15, 1821.

Mexico Independence
This fiesta-friendly holiday celebrates Mexico's declaration of independence from Spain in 1810, and it's filled with national pride, colorful parades, mariachi concerts, and food, food and more sabrosa food.

China National Day
Officially the National Day of the People's Republic of China, is a public holiday in China celebrated annually on October 1^st as the national day of the People's Republic of China, commemorating the formal establishment of the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949.

Indigenous People Day
Observed on the 2nd Monday in October. Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities.

Italian American Heritage Day
This Day marks recognizing the contributions and achievements of Italian Americans. Over 26 million Americans of Italian descent currently reside in the U.S. making up America’s seventh largest ethnic group.

Diwali
Indian Festival of Lights also known as Bandi Chor Divas (Religious Significant for Sikh Community ). Diwali/Bandi Chor Divas is celebrated by the Hindu, Jain and Sikh. A one day festival of lights celebrating new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and lightness over darkness.

Native American Heritage Month
On August 3, 1990, the President of the United States George H. W. Bush declared the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month, there after commonly referred to as Native American Heritage Month.

Poland Independence Day
A national day in Poland celebrated on November 11th to commemorate the anniversary of the restoration of Poland's sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in 1918 from the German Austro-Hungarian and Russian Empires.

Sikh Genocide Remembrance Day
This day is recognized by the State of Connecticut in memory of the thousand men, women and children who were killed by the Indian Government in November 1984 a genocidal campaign all over India. This day is commemorated by the Sikh Community to give a message of equality, love, tolerance and social justice.

The birth of Bahá'u'lláh Bahá'u'lláh is the founder of the Bahá’í religion. Baháʼís usually observe the holy day with community gatherings where prayers are shared and the birth of Baháʼu'lláh is celebrated.

Hanukkah/Chanukah
A Jewish holiday celebrated around the world for eight days and nights. Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees, or the Israelites, over the Greek-Syrian ruler, Antiochus, approximately 2,200 years ago.

Christmas 
Aan annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.

Kwanzaa
An African American holiday started by Maulana Karenga in 1966 to celebrate universal African American heritage.