special observance days for our military
Dates marked
in BLACK are traditional (and some more
recently acknowledged) observances for the Armed Forces of the United States of
America. Other traditional (non-military) dates have been included as
well.
Dates marked
in BLUE are listed to help military supporters
understand that holidays (as well as birthdays, graduations, births, weddings,
funerals) are significants days in which the absence of a loved one (due to
deployment, geographical separation, or loss) is felt on a more significant
level.
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January
1, 2013 - New Year's Day
January
21, 2013 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A day set aside to celebrate
the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., aninfluential American
civil rights leader. Learn more...
February
14, 2013 - Valentine's Day
LINK - Organizations that support deployed military personnel on
Valentine's Day
LINK - Coloring page for military children
18, 2013 - President's Day
A day originally set aside
to honor George Washington. Now, other presidents are also
honored on this
day. Learn more...
March
3,
2013 - Navy Reserve Birthday
4-8, 2013 - Military and Veterans Caregiver Week
A week when Americans
recognize and honor military caregivers’ sacrifices and
successes. Learn more...
13,
2013 - K 9 Veterans Day
A national effort to make
March 13 K9
Veterans Day.
March 13, 1942 is the officialbirthday of the United States K9 Corps,
and so it seems only right to annually honortheir service on that date. They served to save, and they deserve to
be remembered.
Learn more...
17,
2013 - St. Patrick's Day
19,
2012 -
National Day of Honor
On the anniversary of the US
forces moving into Iraq in 2003, this is a day set aside tohonor
the success, service, and sacrifice of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation
NewDawn veterans. Learn more...
30,
2013 - Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
A day set aside to show
honor and respect to our Vietnam Veterans and to say "Welcome
home."
March 31, 2013 - Easter
Sunday
LINK - Organizations that support deployed military personnel at
Easter
LINK - Coloring page for military
children
April
Month of
the Military Child
An opportunity to recognize
military children and youth for their heroism, character,courage, sacrifices
and continued resilience. Learn more...
April 5,
2013 - Gold Star Wives Day
A day set aside to recognize
the sacrifices of Gold Star wives.
LINK - Organizations that support Gold Star
Families
April 9,
2012 -
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
A day of remembrance set
aside to honor all American prisoners of war, our servicemembers, and our
veterans. Learn more...
April 14,
2013 - Air Force Reserve Birthday
April 23,
2013 - Army Reserve Birthday
April 25,
2013 - ANZAC Day (Australia and New Zealand)
A day of remembrance to
honor those who served and died in military service for
their
countries. Learn
more...
May
National
Military Appreciation Month
A month which recognize and
show appreciation to the Armed Forces of the UnitedStates of
America. Learn more...
May 1,
2013 - Loyalty Day
A day set aside for American
citizens to reaffirm their loyalty to the United States
and to recognize the
heritage of American freedom. Learn more...
May 1,
2013 - Silver Star Service Banner Day
A day set aside to honor our
wounded, ill and dying military personnel by
participating in flying a
Silver Star Banner. Learn more...
May 2,
2013 - National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer
is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of
May, inviting people of all
faiths to pray for the nation. Learn more...
How can you pray for the
military community? Learn more...
May 8,
2013 - VE (Victory in Europe) Day
(Celebrated May 7 in
commonwealth countries)
A day which marks the
anniversary of the Allies' victory in Europe during World War
II
on May 8,
1945. Learn
more...
May 10,
2013 - Military Spouse Appreciation Day
A day set aside to
acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of the spouses of
the U.S. Armed
Forces. Learn
more...
LINK - Practical insights in caring for a military home front
family
May 12,
2013 - Mother's Day
LINK - Organizations that support deployed military personnel on
Mother's Day
LINK - Coloring page for military children
May 18,
2013 - Armed Forces Day
A day set aside to pay
tribute to men and women who serve in the United States’
Armed
Forces. Learn more...
May 27,
2013 - Memorial Day (Decoration Day)
A day set aside to
commemorate all who have died in military service for the UnitedStates.
Typically recognized by parades, visiting memorials and
cemeteries. Learn
more...
LINK - Coloring page for military children
June
June -
Graduation
June 14,
2013 - Flag Day
A day to commemorate the
adoption of the United States flag. Learn more...
June 14,
2013 - Army Birthday
June 16,
2013 - Father's Day
LINK - Organizations that support deployed military personnel on
Father's Day
LINK - Coloring page for military children
June 27,
2013 - National PTSD Awareness Day
A day set aside to raise
public awareness about issues related to PTSD.
LINK - PTSD resources
LINK - Insights in caring for families coping with
PTSD
July
July 4,
2013 - Independence Day
LINK - Organizations that support deployed military personnel on
Independence Day
LINK - Coloring page for military children
July 29,
2013 - Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps
LINK - Organizations that assist the military chaplain in their
ministry
August
August 4,
2013 - Coast Guard Birthday
August 7,
2013 - Purple Heart Day
National Purple Heart Day
honors the men and women who have been wounded or killed
in military
service.
August
29, 2013 - Marine Forces Reserve Birthday
September
September
- Back to School
LINK - Coloring page for military children
September
2, 2013 - Labor Day
September
11, 2013 - Patriot Day
Patriot Day is an annual
observance on September 11 to remember those who were
injured or died during the
terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001.
Learn more...
LINK
- I will 9/11 Tribute
Movement
September
18, 2013 - Air Force Birthday
September
20, 2013 - POW/MIA Recognition Day
A time set aside to remember
those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those
who are missing in action
(MIA), as well as their families. Learn more...
September
29, 2013 - Gold Star Mothers Day
A day set aside to honor and
recognize mothers who have lost a son or
daughter
during military
service. Learn
more...
LINK - Organizations that support Gold Star
Families
October
October
13, 2013 - Navy Birthday
October
14, 2013 - Columbus Day
A day set aside to
commemorate Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas on October 12,
1492. Learn
more...
October
26, 2013 - Day of the Deployed
A day set aside to recognize
the sacrifices of deployed U.S. servicemen and women
and their loved
ones. Learn
more...
October
31, 2013 - Halloween
LINK - Organizations that send Halloween candy to deployed military
personnel
LINK - Coloring page for military children
November
USPS
deadlines for military Christmas holiday mail
Will
update as information becomes available.
https://www.usps.com/shippingdates/welcome.htm
Military
Family Month
A month to honor and
celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of the families of
the U.S. Armed
Forces. Learn more...
November
10, 2013 - Marine Corps Birthday
November
11, 2013 - Armistice Day (France)
A day set aside to remember
those who died or were injured in World War I and otherwars. Learn more...
November
11, 2013 - Remembrance Day (Britain)
A day set aside to remember
all those men and women who were killed during the twoWorld Wars and other
conflicts. Learn
more...
November
11, 2013 - Remembrance Day (Canada)
A day set aside to
commemorates the sacrifices of people in all armed conflicts.
Learn more...
November
11, 2013 - Veterans Day
The anniversary date of the
signing of the armistice which ended the World War I.
Also a day set aside to
thank military veterans for their service. Learn more...
LINK - A listing of classroom resources, parade listings, and
more.
LINK - Coloring page for military children
LINK - Veterans Day promotions, freebies and
initiatives
November
28, 2013 - Thanksgiving Day
LINK - Organizations that help deployed military personnel
celebrate Thanksgiving Day.
LINK - Coloring page for military children
December
December
7, 2013 - Pearl Harbor Day
Called "A day which will
live in infamy" by Franklin D. Roosevelt - On December 7,
1941, Japan attacked Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii. Learn more...
December
13, 2013 - National Guard Birthday
December
14, 2013 - National Wreaths Across America
An annual laying of wreaths
at veterans cemeteries across the nation.
LINK - Wreaths Across America
December
24, 2013 - Christmas Eve
December
25, 2013 - Christmas Day
LINK - Organizations that support deployed military personnel at
Christmas
LINK - Coloring page for military children
December
28, 2013 - Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Assistant
December
31, 2013 - New Year's Eve
Other
Alive
Day
Commemorates the day a
Veteran suffered near-fatal battlefield injuries yet managed to
survive. Learn more...
Birthday
LINK - Organizations that support deployed military personnel on
their birthday
LINK - Coloring page for military children
Red Shirt
Friday (RED - Remembering Everyone Deployed)
Wear a red shirt on Friday to show support
of our service men and women.
Learn more...
Wedding
anniversary
LINK - Organizations that support deployed military personnel for
their wedding
anniversary
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observances for the
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