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. It is considered the day of equality and celebrating the life and works of…

Lunar New Year in New York is a celebration of the beginning of a new year according to the lunar calendar. In 2025, this day falls on Wednesday January 29th…

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 it is celebrated throughout the nation. In 2024, Presidents’ Day falls on Monday…

Mother’s Day in New York is celebrated on the second Sunday in May (in 2025 it will be on May 11th), which is different than Mother’s Day in the UK,…

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…

Tartan Week in New York – a week-long celebration of Scottish heritage. During Tartan Week lots of Scottish-themed events and activities are organised throughout the city. The highlight of which, being Tartan Day. Tartan Day…

Fleet Week in New York is the annual, week-long tradition that takes place at the end of May and promotes the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. During Fleet Week,…

Memorial Day in New York honours all people who have died whilst serving in the military. It’s always held on the last Monday of May, so in 2025, Memorial Day…

New York Pride (formerly known as Gay Pride) is an annual event. A celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, culture and pride in New York City. The NYC Pride March is…

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…

The Dominican Day Parade in New York celebrates and showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Dominican community in the city. It is an event with music, dance and regional…

Labor Day in New York is a national holiday that marks the end of the summer season. Originally, Labor Day is an annual tribute to the contribution that workers have…

Each year on 9/11 in New York, the nearly 3,000 victims of the terrorist attacks that took place in the United States on September 11, 2001, are remembered. It is…

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 31st and every year people go all out for this spooky holiday. New Yorkers decorate their houses and put…

Veterans Day in New York is celebrated every year on 11/11. On this day, all military personnel who served in the American armed forces during wars are honoured. November 11…

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. When is…

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

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 at…

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

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…