Labor Day - a holiday that honors working people. It is observed as a legal holiday on the first Monday in September throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Learn more about this holiday at the following websites:

• U.S. Department of Labor
• PBS: Origins of Labor Day
• History.com History of Labor Day - includes video, photographs, labor history, and more.

Citizenship/Constitution Day - this holiday is celebrated on September 17 each year and was designated to celebrate the laws of our land and the oldest working Constitution in the world. Learn more about this holiday at the following websites:

• The National Archives: Celebrate Constitution Day
• Bill of Rights Institute
• Visit my Constitution Day website to access numerous additional resources.
  

Columbus Day - we celebrate the discovery of our country by Columbus on the second Monday in October. Learn more about this holiday at the following websites:

• History.com History of Columbus Day - includes video, photographs, labor history, and more.
• Today in History
• Sunshine Bunniezz History of Columbus Day - appropriate historical information for younger students

Veterans Day - formerly called Armistice Day, this holiday is celebrated each year on November 11th. Learn more about this holiday at the following websites:

• Department of Veterans Affairs
• Patriotism.org
• VA Kids
• Library of Congress: Veterans History Project
  

Thanksgiving - on the 4th Thursday in November we eat turkey and celebrate Thanksgiving. Learn more about this holiday at the following websites:

• History.com History of Thanksgiving - includes video, photographs, history about the pilgrims, and more.
• Kaboose Thanksgiving History - learn all about Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims and Native Americans when you visit the sites included at this site.
• Visit my Thanksgiving Resource page to access additional Thanksgiving links.
  

Martin Luther King Day - celebrated on the third Monday in January, Learn more about this holiday at the following websites:

• Martin Luther King Jr. - Making the Calendar (Seattle Times article)
• The History of Martin Luther King Day
• The King Center
• Learn about Martin Luther King when you visit my Martin Luther King, Jr. Had a Dream site
  

Inauguration Day - held every 4 years (starting in 1937) on January 20th. Learn more about this holiday at the following websites:

• Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
• The White House

President's Day - celebrated the third Monday in February. Learn more about this holiday at the following websites:

• History of President's Day - background history, lessons, and links
• President's Day Classroom Resources - numerous activities and resources associated with this holiday
• Education World President's Day Activities
• Kidz World President's Day

Armed Forces Day - celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May, this holiday is a day set aside to honor and acknowledge the people of the Armed Forces of the United States.

• United States Department of Defense: Armed Forces Day History
• eHow: How to Celebrate Armed Forces Day
  

• The History Channel
• US Memorial Day.org
• PBS: The History of Memorial Day

Flag Day - always celebrated on June 14th, this day commemorates the official adoption of our flag. Learn more about this holiday at the following websites:

• The History of Flag Day
• Twilight's History of Flag Day
• Learn more about the flag using the Flag link on this site
  

Indepependence Day (The 4th of July) - always celebrated on the 4th of July this holiday celebrates the official split from Britain's rule and the beginning of the American Revolution. Learn more about this holiday at the following websites:

• PBS History of the Fourth
• This Day in History
• USA.gov: Fourth of July is Independence Day - fast facts, teacher resources, activities, and more