Public Holidays in San Francisco
If you're thinking of travelling to San Francisco, you should check out the public holidays as some tourist attractions may be closed. On the other hand, you are likely to find a special atmosphere unlike any other time of year.
Public Holidays:
- New Year's Day: 1st January.
- Martin Luther King Jr Day: Third Monday of January.
- Presidents' Day: Third Monday in February. In honour of the country's ex-presidents, particularly George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
- Memorial Day: Last Monday in May. Pays tribute to the military personal who have lost their lives during service.
- Independence Day: 4th July. On 4th July 1776, thirteen colonies were declared free from British rule and they formed the first of the country's states.
- Labor Day: First Monday in September.
- Columbus Day: Second Monday in October.
- Veterans' Day: 11th November. In celebration of the end of World War One and in honour of all veterans.
- Thanksgiving: Last Thursday in November.
- Christmas Day: 25th December.
