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US Holiday On January 16 2024?

The following is a compilation of American federal holidays, federal observances, state holidays and other common patriotic and national observances and commemorations that apply to the United States during Tuesday, 2024-01-16:

  • Religious Freedom Day:

    [pro] National Religious Freedom Day commemorates the Virginia General Assembly's adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on January 16, 1786. This vital document became the basis for the establishment clause, and led to freedom of religion for all Americans as protected in the religion clause in the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment.

Notes:

[pro] This is a special day designated by presidential proclamation.

Content last updated on 2016-08-23T15:26:00Z