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American Indian Heritage Day, also sometimes known as Native American Heritage Day, recognizes the native American heritage, history and contributions. Some states recognize this day as a legal holiday or observance.
Many people observe American Indian Heritage Day with activities, programs, and ceremonies that promote the historical and present day status of Native Americans and the Native American tribal governments. These events celebrate the culture, traditions, and languages of Native Americans that all Americans enjoy today
The day also encourages public elementary and secondary schools to educate students about the history, achievements, and contributions of Native Americans by providing classroom instructions and activities.
American Indian Heritage Day is a civil holiday but some individual states, such as Maryland recognize this day as a state holiday. Maryland state agencies, libraries and public schools are closed on this day and most state employees and many others have the day off from work.
Native Americans are the descendants of the aboriginal, indigenous, native people who were the original inhabitants of the United States. American Indian Heritage Day aims to highlight the relationship between the United States government and the Native American governments, as well as honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the US.
Native Americans have made distinct and significant contributions to the United States and the rest of the world in many fields, including agriculture, medicine, music, language, and art. Throughout history, Native Americans have distinguished themselves as inventors, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, as well as scholars.
Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type | Area |
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2019 | Fri | Sep 27 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Observance | Montana, Texas |
2019 | Mon | Oct 14 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Alabama |
2019 | Fri | Nov 29 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Maryland |
2020 | Fri | Sep 25 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Observance | Montana, Texas |
2020 | Mon | Oct 12 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Alabama |
2020 | Fri | Nov 27 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Maryland |
2021 | Fri | Sep 24 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Observance | Montana, Texas |
2021 | Mon | Oct 11 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Alabama |
2021 | Fri | Nov 26 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Maryland |
2022 | Fri | Sep 30 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Observance | Montana, Texas |
2022 | Mon | Oct 10 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Alabama |
2022 | Fri | Nov 25 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Maryland |
2023 | Fri | Sep 29 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Observance | Montana, Texas |
2023 | Mon | Oct 9 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Alabama |
2023 | Fri | Nov 24 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Maryland |
2024 | Fri | Sep 27 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Observance | Montana, Texas |
2024 | Mon | Oct 14 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Alabama |
2024 | Fri | Nov 29 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Maryland |
2025 | Fri | Sep 26 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Observance | Montana, Texas |
2025 | Mon | Oct 13 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Alabama |
2025 | Fri | Nov 28 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Maryland |
2026 | Fri | Sep 25 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Observance | Montana, Texas |
2026 | Mon | Oct 12 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Alabama |
2026 | Fri | Nov 27 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Maryland |
2027 | Fri | Sep 24 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Observance | Montana, Texas |
2027 | Mon | Oct 11 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Alabama |
2027 | Fri | Nov 26 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Maryland |
2028 | Fri | Sep 29 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Observance | Montana, Texas |
2028 | Mon | Oct 9 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Alabama |
2028 | Fri | Nov 24 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Maryland |
2029 | Fri | Sep 28 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Observance | Montana, Texas |
2029 | Mon | Oct 8 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Alabama |
2029 | Fri | Nov 23 | American Indian Heritage Day | State Holiday | Maryland |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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