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Dec 22, 2009 · Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated every February 14. In 2026, it falls on Saturday, February 14. Across the United States and in other places around the world, friends and loved ones ...

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Feb 3, 2026 · The exact origin of Valentine’s Day is unknown, but the holiday’s name and date come from the martyrdom of St. Valentine, a third-century priest.

Apr 13, 2010 · Labor Day 2026 occurs on Monday, September 7. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first …

Oct 27, 2009 · Memorial Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 25. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.

Mar 11, 2017 · The first Pi Day celebration took place at the Exploratorium (Shaw’s place of work), a San Francisco-based interactive science museum, and featured a circular parade and the eating of …

Oct 27, 2009 · The history of St. Patrick’s Day dates back more than 1,000 years. Although largely a secular holiday today, the origin of St. Patrick’s Day is religious.

Oct 27, 2009 · Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues and the holiday is now a global celebration that’s sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days …