Holidays in New York

Spending New Year’s Day in New York? Then you already have a great start to the year! But what does New York have to offer on January 1st? There are…

Martin Luther King Jr. Day in New York falls annually on the third Monday of January. Considered as the day of equality and celebrating the life and works of Dr….

Celebrating Valentine’s Day in New York? You and your partner are certain to have a romantic time together! Valentine’s Day is the day of love, celebrated annually on the 14th of February….

Presidents’ Day honours all former and current presidents of the United States. Every third Monday in February Presidents’ Day is celebrated through the nation. The reason for the date is that…

Mother’s Day in New York is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. In 2024, Mother’s Day falls on May 12. Are you in New York on Mother’s Day and…

St. Patrick’s Day in New York is an especially big holiday for the Irish-American community. Celebrations always include the colour green, lots of food and drinks and a big parade….

Easter in New York is not very widely celebrated, but there are several things you can do in the city. It’s good to know that in the United States, Easter…

Fleet Week in New York is the annual, week-long tradition that takes place in May and promotes the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The first Fleet Week was organised…

Memorial Day in New York honours all people who have died whilst serving in the military. Memorial Day coincides with the official start of the summer season, so it’s not just…

New York Pride (formerly known as Gay Pride) is an annual event. A celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) community, culture and pride in New York City….

On the 4th of July it is Independence Day in New York. Independence Day is one of the most important holidays in the United States. New Yorkers definitely know how…

Labor Day in New York is a national holiday that marks the end of the summer season, and in 2023, falls on Monday September 4, an annual tribute to the…

Each year on 9/11 in New York, the victims of the terrorist attacks that took place in the United States on September 11, 2001 are remembered. It is not a national holiday…

Columbus Day in New York is an annual celebration that takes place in October. A large parade in honour of Christopher Columbus floats down Fifth Avenue and gathers mostly Italian…

Halloween in New York is big! It falls annually on October the 31st and every year people go all out for this spooky holiday. New Yorkers decorate their houses and…

Veterans Day is celebrated every year on 11/11. Do you want to know what the Americans do during Veterans Day and what activities take place in the city? Then read…

Thanksgiving is America’s most renowned holiday. Dating back to 1621, when it was first celebrated between the American Indians and the Pilgrims. All Americans celebrate Thanksgiving as it is secular….

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual event held on Thanksgiving Day in New York, on the fourth Thursday in November. In 2023 the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place…

Black Friday in New York is the biggest discount shopping day of the year. This is the time when it is common for shoppers to expect sales of up to…

Christmas season in New York is a really special time, the atmosphere is indescribable; you’ll be amazed by the countless lights and magical decorations. For Americans, Christmas is an important…

Christmas in New York is enchanting. Americans love to decorate their homes, and the shops extravagantly adorn their windows with festive decorations. The city is always beautifully illuminated, but during…

Spending New Year’s Eve in New York is a dream for many. New York is famous for it’s parties and the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop ceremony, on Times Square….

New Year’s Eve parties in New York are abundant, but which ones are the best? On this website you can find a good overview of parties in New York. I…