Feast of St Francis of Assisi
Many Catholics in the United States, particularly those with pets, celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, on October 4 each year.
The Day After Thanksgiving is also known as Black Friday. It is a holiday in more than 20 states.
Is Day After Thanksgiving a Public Holiday?
This is a state public holiday. State government offices are closed. Some schools and businesses may also be closed on this day.
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The Thanksgiving Weekend
Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday in November, and it is celebrated widely by Americans. Schools and universities are closed for the entire Thanksgiving weekend. It is a time for family celebration on the Thursday, and many spend the day after — which is also known as Black Friday — bargain shopping.
The Friday after Thanksgiving is a state holiday in California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Georgians Celebrate Robert E. Lee
In Georgia, it is also a state holiday. Georgians have chosen this day to commemorate the birth of Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate army during the American Civil War in the 1860s. HIs birthday is also a holiday in other states, however on different dates.
Day After Thanksgiving Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Fri | Nov 23 | Day After Thanksgiving | State Holiday | 20 states |
| 2018 | Fri | Nov 23 | Family Day | State Holiday | Nevada |
| 2018 | Fri | Nov 23 | Acadian Day | State Holiday | Louisiana |
| 2019 | Fri | Nov 29 | Day After Thanksgiving | State Holiday | 20 states |
| 2019 | Fri | Nov 29 | Family Day | State Holiday | Nevada |
| 2019 | Fri | Nov 29 | Acadian Day | State Holiday | Louisiana |
| 2020 | Fri | Nov 27 | Day After Thanksgiving | State Holiday | 20 states |
| 2020 | Fri | Nov 27 | Family Day | State Holiday | Nevada |
| 2020 | Fri | Nov 27 | Acadian Day | State Holiday | Louisiana |
| 2021 | Fri | Nov 26 | Day After Thanksgiving | State Holiday | 20 states |
| 2021 | Fri | Nov 26 | Family Day | State Holiday | Nevada |
| 2021 | Fri | Nov 26 | Acadian Day | State Holiday | Louisiana |
| 2022 | Fri | Nov 25 | Day After Thanksgiving | State Holiday | 20 states |
| 2022 | Fri | Nov 25 | Family Day | State Holiday | Nevada |
| 2022 | Fri | Nov 25 | Acadian Day | State Holiday | Louisiana |
| 2023 | Fri | Nov 24 | Day After Thanksgiving | State Holiday | 20 states |
| 2023 | Fri | Nov 24 | Family Day | State Holiday | Nevada |
| 2023 | Fri | Nov 24 | Acadian Day | State Holiday | Louisiana |
| 2024 | Fri | Nov 29 | Day After Thanksgiving | State Holiday | 20 states |
| 2024 | Fri | Nov 29 | Family Day | State Holiday | Nevada |
| 2024 | Fri | Nov 29 | Acadian Day | State Holiday | Louisiana |
| 2025 | Fri | Nov 28 | Day After Thanksgiving | State Holiday | 20 states |
| 2025 | Fri | Nov 28 | Family Day | State Holiday | Nevada |
| 2025 | Fri | Nov 28 | Acadian Day | State Holiday | Louisiana |
| 2026 | Fri | Nov 27 | Day After Thanksgiving | State Holiday | 20 states |
| 2026 | Fri | Nov 27 | Family Day | State Holiday | Nevada |
| 2026 | Fri | Nov 27 | Acadian Day | State Holiday | Louisiana |
| 2027 | Fri | Nov 26 | Day After Thanksgiving | State Holiday | 20 states |
| 2027 | Fri | Nov 26 | Family Day | State Holiday | Nevada |
| 2027 | Fri | Nov 26 | Acadian Day | State Holiday | Louisiana |
| 2028 | Fri | Nov 24 | Day After Thanksgiving | State Holiday | 20 states |
| 2028 | Fri | Nov 24 | Family Day | State Holiday | Nevada |
| 2028 | Fri | Nov 24 | Acadian Day | State Holiday | Louisiana |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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