Federal Holidays in Alaska in 2023
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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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: New Year's Day (in lieu)
- As New Year's Day falls on a Sunday in 2023, the following Monday will be a federal holiday and state holiday.
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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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: Groundhog Day
- February 2nd each year brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent.
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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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: Seward's Day
- A legal state holiday observed in Alaska, USA. It is celebrated on the last Monday in March and commemorates the signing of the the Alaska Purchase treaty on March 30th 1867.
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: Easter Sunday
- Flag Day
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: Mother's Day
- Not a public holiday, but a legal national holiday observed on the second Sunday in May in the United States
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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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: Father's Day
- Not a public holiday, Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers
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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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: 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
- This national holiday commemorates the exact date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas
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: Alaska Day
- Marks the official transfer of Alaska from Russia to USA on October 18th 1867
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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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: 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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