Until Orthodox Great Lent are 18 days. In 2024 Orthodox Great Lent is from March 18th (monday) to May 4th (saturday).
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Ramadan Begins
March 9- April 11
The ninth month in the Islamic calendar is 30 days of strict fasting from sunup to sundown. In honor of the first revelations to the Prophet Muhammed.
Ayyám-i-Há begins
Intercalary Days or Ayyám-i-Há, celebrated by people of the Bahá’í faith. At this time, days are added to the Bahá’í calendar to maintain their solar calendar. Intercalary days are observed with gift-giving, special acts of charity, and preparation for the fasting that precedes the New Year.
Presidents’ Day [CLOSED]
Presidents Day, a federally recognized celebration in the United States that honors the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln birthday, as well as those of every US president
In observance of this holiday, all Henrico County Government offices and courts are closed.
Nirvana Day/ Parinirvana Day
Parinirvana Day (or Nirvana Day), the commemoration of Buddha’s death at the age of 80, when he reached the zenith of Nirvana; February 8 is an alternative date of observance
Valentine’s Day
St. Valentine’s Day, a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early saints named Valentinus. This holiday is typically associated with romantic love and celebrated by people expressing their love with gifts.
Ash Wednesday/ Lent begins
Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent on the Christian calendar. Its name is derived from the symbolic use of ashes to signify penitence.
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the beginning of the lunar calendar in many East Asian cultures. Celebrated with vibrant parades, traditional performances, and family gatherings, it symbolizes the renewal of life and the ushering in of good fortune.
MLK Jr. Day [CLOSED]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. Born in 1929, King’s actual birthday is January 15. The holiday is similar to holidays set under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
In observance of the holiday, all County courts and general government offices are closed.