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Public Holidays Most schools, banks, and government offices close on national public holidays. The US Postal Service does not deliver mail on these days.

Holiday

Date

*New Year’s Day

January 1

January 15. In honor of the birthday of the late civil rights leader (Observed on the following Monday). Third Monday in February. Combined celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday on February 12 and George Washington's birthday on February 22. Last Monday in May. In remembrance of all who died serving the US in wartime. July 4. Commemorating US independence; usually celebrated with parades and fireworks. First Monday in September. To honor all workers. Second Monday in October. Commemorating Christopher Columbus discovering America. November 11. To honor all veterans of the US military. Fourth Thursday in November. Commemorates the original Colonial American settlers’ first fall harvest. Turkey is traditionally served for the meal. December 25. The only religious holiday that is officially observed.

Martin Luther King Day

Presidents’ Day

*Memorial Day

*Independence Day

*Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

*Thanksgiving

*Christmas Day

*Days when most businesses are closed in observance of the holiday.

Emergency IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY DIAL 911 FOR FIRE, POLICE, AND AMBULANCE Any time you are in serious danger or witness an accident or a crime, dial 911 immediately. If possible, remain on the phone with the 911 operator until help arrives. If the person calling 911 is unable to speak English, they can tell the operator what language they speak. The 911 Operator can access an interpreter to assist with the translation. They will ask for your name, address, and phone number so it is important to have this information accessible to all members of your family. In the event a potentially dangerous substance is ingested, contact one the following: + Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 + Animal Poison Control: 1-800-548-2423

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