Lunar New Year is a special time to bring friends and family together for feasting and festivities in Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Mongolia, China, and other countries all over the world.
Celebrations & Observances
Honoring Susan B. Anthony – February 15, 2026
Susan B. Anthony was an American social reformist and women’s rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women’s suffrage movement.
Presidents Day – February 16, 2026 – Schools Closed
In honor of Presidents Day and George Washington’s birthday, all district offices and schools will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Schools Closed on February 13, 2026, in Honor of President Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. He became the 16th president of the United States in 1861.
Honoring Black History Month – February 2026
The theme for 2026 marks a century of national commemorations of black history.
Celebrating Black History Month – Carter G. Woodson
Carter G. Woodson is known as the “Father of Black History.” He was born on December 19, 1875, in New Canton, Virginia to formerly enslaved parents.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day – January 27, 2026
The United Nations General Assembly has designated January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day as it is the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps in 1945.
