Mother's Day, the second Sunday in May: A day in which mothers receive gifts, cards or special attention.

Memorial Day, May 30 or nearest Monday: A legal and business holiday when citizens pay homage to U.S. soldiers who have died in wars.

Flag Day, June 14: Flags are flown to mark the adoption of the American Flag.

Father's Day, the third Sunday in June: A day in which fathers receive gifts, cards or special attention.

Juneteenth: Officially Juneteenth National Independence Day and also known as Freedom Day, and Black Independence Day, is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. Juneteenth is usually celebrated on the third Saturday in June.

Independence Day, July 4: Parades, fireworks, and flags celebrate the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776. A federal holiday.

Labor Day, first Monday of September: Originally organized to celebrate various labor unions' strengths of and contributions to the United States' economy.

Emancipation Day, September 22: Residents of Ohio commemorate the abolishment of slavery. Abraham Lincoln issued a preliminary proclamation, which required all states to abandon slavery within 100 days. It declared all slaves “thenceforth and forevermore free”. The Emancipation Proclamation went into effect on January 1, 1863.

Halloween, October 31: Usually celebrated with costume parties and trick-or-treating.

Veteran's Day, November 11: Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities.

Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday of November: A day for feasting and being thankful. The meal often includes a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, pumpkin pie, and vegetables. This holiday was initiated by the pilgrims and Native Americans. A federal holiday.