National Holidays

Kindergarten · Social Studies · Study Guide

Learn about special days that the whole country celebrates together.

National holidays are special days when the whole country comes together to celebrate or remember something important. In the United States, there are many national holidays throughout the year.

Independence Day is on July 4th. On this day we celebrate America becoming its own country in 1776. People watch fireworks and have picnics.

Thanksgiving is celebrated in November. People gather with family and friends to share a meal and give thanks for the good things in their lives.

Memorial Day in May and Veterans Day in November are days to honor the brave men and women who have served in the military to protect our country.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January honors a great leader who worked hard so that all people would be treated fairly and equally. Presidents Day honors our country's presidents.

Key terms

national holiday
A special day when the whole country celebrates or remembers something important
Independence Day
July 4th, the day we celebrate America becoming its own country
Thanksgiving
A holiday in November when people share a meal and give thanks
Memorial Day
A May holiday to honor military members who gave their lives for the country
Veterans Day
A November holiday to honor all people who have served in the military
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A January holiday honoring a leader who worked for equal rights for all people

Flashcards

national holiday
A special day celebrated by the whole country
Independence Day
July 4th, celebrating America becoming its own country in 1776
Thanksgiving
November holiday to share a meal and give thanks
Memorial Day
May holiday honoring military members who died serving the country
Veterans Day
November 11th, honoring all people who served in the military
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January holiday honoring the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Presidents Day
February holiday honoring the presidents of the United States

Questions

  1. On which day do Americans celebrate their country's independence?

    1. December 25th
    2. July 4th
    3. January 1st
    4. November 11th
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    Answer: July 4th

    Independence Day is celebrated on July 4th, the day America declared independence in 1776.

  2. Thanksgiving is a time when people gather with family and give thanks.

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    Answer: True

    Thanksgiving is a holiday when families and friends come together to share food and give thanks.

  3. Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors a leader who worked so all people would be treated _____.

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    Answer: fairly

    Martin Luther King Jr. worked so that all people would be treated fairly and equally.

  4. Which holiday honors people who have served in the military?

    1. Independence Day
    2. Thanksgiving
    3. Veterans Day
    4. Halloween
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    Answer: Veterans Day

    Veterans Day is a national holiday that honors all people who have served in the military.

  5. National holidays are only celebrated in one city.

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    Answer: False

    National holidays are celebrated by the whole country, not just one city.

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