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NEVADA DAY

When is Nevada Day in 2023?

Nevada Day in 2023 is on the Friday, 27th of Oct (10/27/2023).

Nevada Day is on the 300th day of 2023. There are 65 days left in the year.

Nevada Day Facts

  • Date: Oct 27, 2023
  • Regional
  • Also Called: Admission Day
  • Celebrations: Celebrations; big parade, Pow wow, concerts, sport matches, and fun activities
Nevada Day iImage Credit: wikipedia

Originally called Admission Day, this holiday commemorates the day the state of Nevada was included in the United States union back in 1864. The inclusion of Nevada Day made it the 36th state in the union.

What is the history of Nevada Day?

Nevada had remained unknown to the settlers until 1859. The popularity was made possible by Henry Comstock’s discovery of gold. He mined silver and gold worth over a billion dollars, and soon, settlers flocked Nevada. Within two years, it became a territory and was made a state on October 31, 1864. In 1891, Governor Roswell Colcord signed a bill that made October 31, a holiday.

When is Nevada Day?

Nevada Day is on the last Friday in October. Initially, the date was set as October 31 before it was moved to the current date to create a three-day weekend.

Is Nevada Day a public holiday?

Nevada Day is a public holiday across the state. The holiday was observed for the first time on October 31, 1864.

What is open or closed on Nevada Day?

As a state holiday, government offices, educational institutions, most organizations, and businesses remain closed. If you have traveling plans, you may need to check with the transport authorities for any changes in the transit schedules.

Things to on Nevada Day

The most famous event that you cannot afford to miss is held at Carson City. The event is marked by a big parade, Pow wow, concerts, sport matches, and fun activities like rock drilling competitions and beard contests. Indeed, the activities are ideal for your entire family and a great way to enjoy Nevada Day.

You can also attend the Nevada Day Carnival. The event features live music, food booths, and karaoke celebrations. The proceeds of the event are geared towards helping the seniors in society.

Nevada Day is also a good time to visit one of over 300 hot springs in Nevada. In fact, Nevada has the highest number of hot springs compared to all the other states. Nevada Day is a good time to spend the day at one luxurious and relaxing hot springs.

Nevada Day Observances

DAY
DATE
HOLIDAY NAME
  • Fri
  • Oct 30, 2020
  • Fri
  • Oct 29, 2021
  • Fri
  • Oct 28, 2022
  • Fri
  • Oct 27, 2023

List of State Holidays of Nevada 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
FridayFriOct 27, 2023Oct 27Nevada Day
FridayFriNov 10, 2023Nov 10Veteran Day Holiday
SaturdaySatNov 11, 2023Nov 11Veteran's Day
ThursdayThuNov 23, 2023Nov 23Thanksgiving Day
FridayFriNov 24, 2023Nov 24Family 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
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
SundaySunJul 23, 2023Jul 23Amazon Prime 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