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Nov. 1 National Although Daylight Saving Time is not used across the country, it ends in states that do use it today. Nov. 1-2 International Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos (sometimes you'll see it as Día de Muertos, which is more traditional), is a Mexican commemoration of departed ancestors. It coincides with the Christian All Saints and All Souls feast days, which are Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, respectively. Researchers are divided about whether it derives from Indigenous Mexican practices, o...
Oct. 1-31 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A campaign held throughout October to raise awareness and support for research, early detection, and education regarding breast cancer. Oct. 1 National Black Dog Day. Did you know black dogs have a harder time getting adopted? Maybe today’s the day you look at your local shelter and adopt a black dog. Oct. 4 National Taco Day. Dig in. Oct. 6 National News Engagement Day. Founded by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), this day encourages people of all ages...
Sept. 1 National Forgiveness Day. This date is dedicated to embracing the journey to forgive others (or maybe ourselves), though some places list this as Sept. 27. Sept. 1 National Victory over Japan (or V-J Day), which recognizes Allied Forces' victory over Japan during World War II. Officials announced the surrender of Japan to the Allies on August 15, 1945. The official signing of surrender took place on September 2, 1945, officially ending World War II. Sept. 4 National Food Bank Day. This...
June 1 Nationwide National Cancer Survivors Day. June 1-30 Nationwide Gun Violence Awareness Month. June 1-30 Nationwide Men's Health Month. Anchorage has a Men's Run on June 13, which proceeds going toward prostate and testicular cancer research and awareness. There is also a virtual option. June 14 National Flag Day June 19 Nationwide Juneteenth. Commemorates the day in 1865 that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom. It is celebrated as a day of freedom, resilience,...
Jan. 1 International New Year’s Day. A federal holiday in the United States. Banks and most government offices will be closed. Jan. 1 Alaska Applications for the Permanent Fund Dividend open and stay open until March 31. Jan. 1 National Dry January. Many people now use January to reset their lives, including making a pledge not to drink alcohol during the month. Jan. 4 International World Braille Day. The day honors Louis Braille, who invented the tactile reading and writing system, which helped usher in greater independence, education, and h...
Dec. 1 International HIV/AIDS Day This day kicks off a whole month to raise awareness about HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and to educate and support people living with HIV/AIDS. Dec. 1-31 National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month Dec. 1-8 National Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week Dec. 1-8 National Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Dec. 1-8 National Influenza Vaccination Week Nov. 25–Dec. 10 National 16 days of activism against gender-based violence Dec. 2 National Giving Tuesday A day that is meant to encourage p...
