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Puerto Rico: 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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Puerto Rico: A major Christian celebration. Epiphany commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the wise men
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Puerto Rico: 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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Long Weekend!
President's Day
Puerto Rico: The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday in 1796
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Puerto Rico: This public holiday celebrates several key figures from Puerto Rico's history who all had their own public holiday
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Puerto Rico: On 2 March 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signed into law the Jones-Shafroth Act, granting U.S. citizenship to residents of Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico: Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834
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Long Weekend!
Holy Friday
Puerto Rico: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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Puerto Rico: On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Jesus Christ after his crucifixion
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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
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Puerto Rico: On July 4th 1776 the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England
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Long Weekend!
Labor Day
Puerto Rico: This holiday is most commonly associated with a commemoration of the achievements of the labor movement
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Long Weekend!
Columbus Day
Puerto Rico: This national holiday commemorates the exact date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas
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Long Weekend!
Veterans Day
Puerto Rico: Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918
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Puerto Rico: On 19 November 1493 Columbus landed on Puerto Rico, naming it San Juan Bautista in honor of Saint John the Baptist
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Puerto Rico: Fourth Thursday in November. Traditionally, this holiday celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest
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Puerto Rico: Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.
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Puerto Rico: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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Summary: Mostly cloudy throughout the day.
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