A holiday celebrating America's birthday on July 4th, 1776.

A day about labor? Celebrated on the first Monday of September.

A sort of holiday that only occurs every 4 years, on a leap year. Celebrated February 29th (when there is one).

A holiday celebrated on October 9th, in honor of the Norse explorer.

AKA "Fat Tuesday", the day before Ash Wednesday where people gorge themselves before Lent, and also an excuse to party hard. Particularly notable in New Orleans, celebrated 47 days before Easter.

A holiday in remembrance of Martin Luthor King, Jr., who had a dream... a dream about black equality. Celebrated on the third Monday of January.

A holiday in honor of those who died in the armed services, celebrated on the last Monday of May.

A holiday in honor of your mother, celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Also a Troma movie.

A holiday marking the beginning of the year, on January 1st.

The final day of the year, celebrated on December 31st. For most people, it's an excuse to get drunk and party.