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Information to know: museums, shows and shops are closed exceptionally for Thanskgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The rest of the year everything is open.
January 1: New Year’s Day
As in Europe, New Year’s Day is a holiday in New York. Note that most museums are closed on this day. However, the 3 New York observatories are open: the Empire State building, the Top of the Rock and the One World Trade Center observatory.
3rd Monday in January: Martin Luther King day
Anniversary of the birth of black American pastor Martin Luther King. This holiday was established to honor his memory after his assassination in Memphis in 1968.
3rd Monday in February: President day
Party celebrating the Presidents of the United States. This date was chosen because it falls between the birthdays of former presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Easter monday: Easter Monday
The exact date of this holiday changes every year.
Last Monday in May: Memorial day
This holiday celebrates the memory of soldiers who died in combat.
July 4: national holiday
The American National Day celebrates July 4, 1776, the date of independence from the United States.
First Monday in September: labor day
Labor day is the American Labor Day. Indeed, the United States does not celebrate Labor Day on May 1, as is done in Europe.
Second Monday in October: Colombus day
Commemoration of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.
11 novembre : Veteran day
Holiday in honor of veterans.
Last Thursday of November Thanksgiving
December 25: Christmas
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