April
April 2
:
World Autism Awareness Day
April 8-16
:
Passover
, Jewish holiday and festival in commemoration of the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt
April 12
:
Easter
, celebrated by Christians to recognize Jesus’ return from death after the Crucifixion
May
May 5
:
Cinco de Mayo
, commemorating the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France & celebrates Mexican culture & heritage
Apr 23-May 23
:
Ramadan
fasting, prayer & devotion to Islam
May 25
:
Memorial Day
in the US, federal holiday established to honor military veterans
June
June is
LQBTQ+ Pride Month
, established to recognize the impact that these individuals have had on the world. Groups celebrate with pride parades, parties, and memorials.
June 15
:
Native American Citizenship Day
June 19
:
Juneteenth
, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day
Last Sunday in June
:
LGBTQ+ Pride Day
in the United States
July
July 4
:
Independence Day
, adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776
July 11
:
World Population Day
, observance established in 1989 by the Governing Council of the UN. The annual event is designed to raise awareness of global population issues
July 26
:
Disability Independence Day
, celebrating the anniversary of the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act