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LEIF ERIKSON DAY

When is Leif Erikson Day in 2024?

Leif Erikson Day in 2024 is on the Wednesday, 9th of Oct (10/09/2024).

Leif Erikson Day is on the 283th day of 2024. There are 83 days left in the year.

Leif Erikson Day Facts

  • Date: Oct 09, 2024
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  • Celebrations: Celebrations; norwegian museum, craft fairs, parades, and Norwegian food
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Of all Europeans, Leif was the first man to land in America. Scholars believe that Leif Jackson was the discoverer of America at the Norse-American Centennial. Today Leif Jackson Day is observed to honor this great Viking.

Who was Leif Jackson?

Leif was born around 970 CE in Iceland to a family of Scandinavian explorers. He had two siblings and one son. His father was banished from Iceland and established the first known settlement in Greenland in 986CE. Leif did not like the cold weather in Greenland, and he moved to Norway, where he worked for King Olaf I. He converted to Christianity and was given a mission to spread the religion. He bought a boat in 1003 and, alongside his crew, set out to explore the west of Greenland, current North America. Leif explored Baffin Island and Labrador before settling in Newfoundland island. He died in Greenland.

When is Leif Jackson Day?

Leif Jackson Day is not a public holiday but is marked on 9th October every year. The day coincides with the day in 1825 when ship restoration arrived in New York from Stavanger Norway to mark the beginning of organized immigration from the Scandinavia to the USA. Interestingly, the event has no relation to Leif's life.

Why celebrate Leif Jackson Day

Leif Jackson is celebrated for his courage to voyage beyond his territory to an unknown land. He opened doors for other explorers who came after him to discover the area of North America. That would explain why Nordic communities in the northern Midwest of the USA put up quite a show on Leif Jackson Day.

Things to do on Leif Jackson Day

Leif Jackson Day is a day to get into the history and learn how the United States was discovered. A visit to a Norwegian museum will arm you with all the knowledge you need about the Nordic communities. Some of the great Norwegian museums include Vesterheim Museum in Lowa, National Nordic Museum in Seattle, and if you are in Brooklyn, you can visit the Scandinavian Heritage Museum.

You could also head to the library and get reading about the Nordic people. Watching a movie about Leif Erickson or Vikings can give you an idea of the Nordic life. Some great film include Leif Ericson (2000) and The Vikings (1958).

The Nordic communities in the USA are very particular about celebrating Leif Jackson Day. Take the opportunity to learn more about Norwegian culture. Viking weddings, craft fairs, parades, and Norwegian food is very common among the USA's Nordic community. Visit them and learn about this great culture.

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List of National and Regional Public Holidays of United States in 2024

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
MondayMonJan 01, 2024Jan 01New Year's Day
MondayMonJan 15, 2024Jan 15M L King Day
MondayMonFeb 19, 2024Feb 19Presidents' Day
FridayFriMar 29, 2024Mar 29Good Friday
SundaySunMar 31, 2024Mar 31Easter Sunday
MondayMonMay 27, 2024May 27Memorial Day
WednesdayWedJun 19, 2024Jun 19Juneteenth
ThursdayThuJul 04, 2024Jul 04Independence Day
MondayMonSep 02, 2024Sep 02Labor Day
MondayMonOct 14, 2024Oct 14Columbus Day
MondayMonNov 11, 2024Nov 11Veterans Day
ThursdayThuNov 28, 2024Nov 28Thanksgiving Day
WednesdayWedDec 25, 2024Dec 25Christmas

List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2024

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
FridayFriJan 12, 2024Jan 12National Pharmacists Day
FridayFriJan 19, 2024Jan 19National Popcorn Day
FridayFriFeb 02, 2024Feb 02Groundhog Day
FridayFriFeb 02, 2024Feb 02National Wear Red Day
WednesdayWedFeb 07, 2024Feb 07National Signing Day
FridayFriFeb 09, 2024Feb 09National Pizza Day
TuesdayTueFeb 13, 2024Feb 13Galentine's Day
TuesdayTueFeb 13, 2024Feb 13National Pancake Day
WednesdayWedFeb 14, 2024Feb 14Valentine's Day
ThursdayThuFeb 15, 2024Feb 15National Bagel Day
SundaySunFeb 18, 2024Feb 18National Drink Wine Day
ThursdayThuFeb 22, 2024Feb 22National Margarita Day
ThursdayThuFeb 29, 2024Feb 29Leap Day
FridayFriMar 01, 2024Mar 01National Employee Appreciation Day
ThursdayThuMar 07, 2024Mar 07National Cereal Day
SundaySunMar 10, 2024Mar 10Daylight savings
MondayMonMar 11, 2024Mar 11National Napping Day
ThursdayThuMar 14, 2024Mar 14National Walkout Day
ThursdayThuMar 14, 2024Mar 14National Pi Day
WednesdayWedMar 20, 2024Mar 20National Proposal Day
SaturdaySatMar 23, 2024Mar 23National Puppy Day
SaturdaySatMar 30, 2024Mar 30National Doctor Day
WednesdayWedApr 03, 2024Apr 03National Walking Day
ThursdayThuApr 04, 2024Apr 04National Burrito Day
SundaySunApr 07, 2024Apr 07National Beer Day
ThursdayThuApr 11, 2024Apr 11National Pet Day
FridayFriApr 12, 2024Apr 12National Grilled Cheese Day
ThursdayThuMay 02, 2024May 02National Day Of Prayer
SundaySunMay 12, 2024May 12Mother's Day
SaturdaySatMay 25, 2024May 25National Towel Day
SaturdaySatMay 25, 2024May 25National Wine Day
FridayFriJun 07, 2024Jun 07National Donut Day
SaturdaySatJun 08, 2024Jun 08National Best Friends Day
SundaySunJun 16, 2024Jun 16Father's Day
FridayFriJun 21, 2024Jun 21National Selfie Day
SaturdaySatJun 22, 2024Jun 22National Kissing Day
SaturdaySatJul 13, 2024Jul 13National French Fry Day
SundaySunJul 14, 2024Jul 14National Nude Day
WednesdayWedJul 17, 2024Jul 17National Hot Dog Day
SundaySunJul 21, 2024Jul 21National Ice Cream Day
TuesdayTueJul 23, 2024Jul 23Amazon Prime Day
WednesdayWedJul 24, 2024Jul 24National Tequila Day
MondayMonJul 29, 2024Jul 29National Chicken Wing Day
ThursdayThuAug 01, 2024Aug 01National Girlfriends Day
SundaySunAug 04, 2024Aug 04National Sister Day
WednesdayWedSep 18, 2024Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day
ThursdayThuOct 03, 2024Oct 03National Boyfriends Day
FridayFriOct 04, 2024Oct 04National Vodka Day
FridayFriOct 04, 2024Oct 04National Taco Day
WednesdayWedOct 09, 2024Oct 09Leif Erikson Day
SaturdaySatOct 19, 2024Oct 19Sweetest Day
TuesdayTueOct 29, 2024Oct 29National Cat Day
ThursdayThuOct 31, 2024Oct 31Halloween
SundaySunNov 03, 2024Nov 03National Sandwich Day
FridayFriNov 29, 2024Nov 29Black Friday
MondayMonDec 02, 2024Dec 02Cyber Monday
SaturdaySatDec 07, 2024Dec 07Candle Day
MondayMonDec 09, 2024Dec 09National Pastry Day
FridayFriDec 20, 2024Dec 20National Ugly Sweater day