Puerto Rico: Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration
Friday January 6th
Long Weekend!
Three King's Day
Puerto Rico: A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.
Puerto Rico: Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday February 20th
Long Weekend!
President's Day
Puerto Rico: The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday.
Puerto Rico: This public holiday celebrates several key figures from Puerto Rico's history who all had their own public holiday until 2014.
Puerto Rico: On March 2nd 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signed into law the Jones-Shafroth Act, granting U.S. citizenship to residents of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Commemorates the abolishment of slavery in Puerto Rico on this day in 1873.
Friday April 14th
Long Weekend!
Holy Friday
Puerto Rico: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Puerto Rico: On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Jesus Christ after his crucifixion
Monday May 29th
Long Weekend!
Memorial Day
Puerto Rico: Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States
Puerto Rico: On July 4th 1776 the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England
Monday September 4th
Long Weekend!
Labor Day
Puerto Rico: This holiday is most commonly associated with a commemoration of the achievements of the labor movement
Monday October 9th
Long Weekend!
Columbus Day
Puerto Rico: This national holiday commemorates the exact date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas
Puerto Rico: Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918
Monday November 20th
Long Weekend!
Discovery Day
Puerto Rico: On November 19th 1493 Columbus landed on Puerto Rico, naming it San Juan Bautista in honor of Saint John the Baptist
Puerto Rico: Fourth Thursday in November. Traditionally, this holiday celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest
Puerto Rico: Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.
Monday December 25th
Long Weekend!
Christmas Day
Puerto Rico: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC