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NATIVE AMERICANS DAY

When is Native Americans Day in 2024?

Native Americans Day in 2024 is on the Monday, 14th of Oct (10/14/2024).

Native Americans Day is on the 288th day of 2024. There are 78 days left in the year.

Native Americans Day Facts

  • Date: Oct 14, 2024
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  • Celebrations: Celebrations; Organize programs focusing on traditions, background, and the culture
Native Americans Day iImage Credit: Wikipedia

Native Americans Day is a holiday in South Dakota observed under different names in other states. The Day became a holiday in 1989 when the South Dakota legislature passed the replacement of Columbus Day with Native American Day. It was majorly because 10% of the South Dakota population is comprised of Indian Americans. In 1990, the holiday was observed for the first time in South Dakota and has since been celebrated every year.

When is Native Americans Day?

Native Americans Day is marked on the second Monday of October. The Day is also observed in New Mexico, California, and Berkley but under the name Indigenous People’s Day.

Is Native Americans Day a public holiday?

Native Americans Day is a state holiday in South Dakota. Therefore, the residents of South Dakota enjoy a day off, unlike in most other states where Native Americans Day is not recognized as a state holiday.

What is open or closed on Native Americans Day?

Being a day off to the general public, government offices, organizations, schools, and most businesses remain closed on Native Americans Day. However, essential service providers like the police and fire departments are still on duty despite being a day off. The public transport may also be affected and only operate on holiday timetable.

Things to do on Native Americans Day

Native Americans Day is a time to learn about the native people and their contributions to the United States. The Crazy Horse Memorial is the most famous event in South Dakota. The event attracts South Dakotans from far and wide to celebrate the native culture. The event is made lively by native dancers and singers, display of native artworks and creative storytellers. Indeed, this is an event that you need to attend.

Educational institutions and resource centers across South Dakota often organize programs focusing on traditions, background, and the culture of the native people. It is a great chance to equip yourself with great knowledge about the natives.

You may as well attend awareness-raising activities often organized by community groups, religious centers, and organizations. You also gain knowledge about the traditions and the history of the indigenous people.

Native Americans Day Observances

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DATE
HOLIDAY NAME
  • Mon
  • Oct 12, 2020
  • Mon
  • Oct 11, 2021
  • Mon
  • Oct 10, 2022
  • Mon
  • Oct 09, 2023

List of State Holidays of South Dakota in 2023

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
SundaySunJan 01, 2023Jan 01New Year's Day
MondayMonJan 02, 2023Jan 02New Year Holiday
MondayMonJan 16, 2023Jan 16Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
MondayMonFeb 20, 2023Feb 20President's Day
MondayMonMay 29, 2023May 29Memorial Day
TuesdayTueJul 04, 2023Jul 04Independence Day
MondayMonSep 04, 2023Sep 04Labor Day
MondayMonOct 09, 2023Oct 09Native Americans Day
FridayFriNov 10, 2023Nov 10Veteran's Day Holiday
SaturdaySatNov 11, 2023Nov 11Veteran's Day
ThursdayThuNov 23, 2023Nov 23Thanksgiving Day
MondayMonDec 25, 2023Dec 25Christmas Day

List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2023

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
ThursdayThuJan 12, 2023Jan 12National Pharmacists Day
ThursdayThuJan 19, 2023Jan 19National Popcorn Day
WednesdayWedFeb 01, 2023Feb 01National Signing Day
ThursdayThuFeb 02, 2023Feb 02Groundhog Day
FridayFriFeb 03, 2023Feb 03National Wear Red Day
ThursdayThuFeb 09, 2023Feb 09National Pizza Day
MondayMonFeb 13, 2023Feb 13Galentine's Day
TuesdayTueFeb 14, 2023Feb 14Valentine's Day
WednesdayWedFeb 15, 2023Feb 15National Bagel Day
SaturdaySatFeb 18, 2023Feb 18National Drink Wine Day
TuesdayTueFeb 21, 2023Feb 21National Pancake Day
WednesdayWedFeb 22, 2023Feb 22National Margarita Day
FridayFriMar 03, 2023Mar 03National Employee Appreciation Day
TuesdayTueMar 07, 2023Mar 07National Cereal Day
SundaySunMar 12, 2023Mar 12Daylight savings
MondayMonMar 13, 2023Mar 13National Napping Day
TuesdayTueMar 14, 2023Mar 14National Walkout Day
TuesdayTueMar 14, 2023Mar 14National Pi Day
MondayMonMar 20, 2023Mar 20National Proposal Day
ThursdayThuMar 23, 2023Mar 23National Puppy Day
ThursdayThuMar 30, 2023Mar 30National Doctor Day
WednesdayWedApr 05, 2023Apr 05National Walking Day
ThursdayThuApr 06, 2023Apr 06National Burrito Day
FridayFriApr 07, 2023Apr 07National Beer Day
TuesdayTueApr 11, 2023Apr 11National Pet Day
WednesdayWedApr 12, 2023Apr 12National Grilled Cheese Day
ThursdayThuMay 04, 2023May 04National Day Of Prayer
SundaySunMay 14, 2023May 14Mother's Day
ThursdayThuMay 25, 2023May 25National Towel Day
ThursdayThuMay 25, 2023May 25National Wine Day
FridayFriJun 02, 2023Jun 02National Donut Day
ThursdayThuJun 08, 2023Jun 08National Best Friends Day
SundaySunJun 18, 2023Jun 18Father's Day
WednesdayWedJun 21, 2023Jun 21National Selfie Day
ThursdayThuJun 22, 2023Jun 22National Kissing Day
TuesdayTueJul 11, 2023Jul 11Amazon Prime Day
ThursdayThuJul 13, 2023Jul 13National French Fry Day
FridayFriJul 14, 2023Jul 14National Nude Day
SundaySunJul 16, 2023Jul 16National Ice Cream Day
WednesdayWedJul 19, 2023Jul 19National Hot Dog Day
MondayMonJul 24, 2023Jul 24National Tequila Day
SaturdaySatJul 29, 2023Jul 29National Chicken Wing Day
TuesdayTueAug 01, 2023Aug 01National Girlfriends Day
SundaySunAug 06, 2023Aug 06National Sister Day
MondayMonSep 18, 2023Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day
TuesdayTueOct 03, 2023Oct 03National Boyfriends Day
WednesdayWedOct 04, 2023Oct 04National Vodka Day
WednesdayWedOct 04, 2023Oct 04National Taco Day
MondayMonOct 09, 2023Oct 09Leif Erikson Day
SaturdaySatOct 21, 2023Oct 21Sweetest Day
SundaySunOct 29, 2023Oct 29National Cat Day
TuesdayTueOct 31, 2023Oct 31Halloween
FridayFriNov 03, 2023Nov 03National Sandwich Day
FridayFriNov 24, 2023Nov 24Black Friday
MondayMonNov 27, 2023Nov 27Cyber Monday
SaturdaySatDec 02, 2023Dec 02Candle Day
SaturdaySatDec 09, 2023Dec 09National Pastry Day
FridayFriDec 15, 2023Dec 15National Ugly Sweater day