Monday January 1st
New Year's Day
Puerto Rico: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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.
Puerto Rico: This public holiday celebrates several key figures from Puerto Rico's history who all had their own public holiday until 2014.
Monday February 19th
President's Day
Puerto Rico: The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday.
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 March 29th
Holy Friday
Puerto Rico: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Puerto Rico: Easter Sunday is the most important date in the Christian church. In the bible, it is the day when Mary Magdalene found that an empty tomb in the cave in which Jesus had been placed.
Monday May 27th
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 2nd
Labor Day
Puerto Rico: This holiday is most commonly associated with a commemoration of the achievements of the labor movement
Monday October 14th
Columbus Day
Puerto Rico: This national holiday commemorates the exact date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas
Puerto Rico: To allow voters to participate in the Puerto Rico gubernatorial election.
Monday November 11th
Veterans Day
Puerto Rico: Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918
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.
Puerto Rico: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
