Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day, is a Christian feast holiday observed by Eastern and Western Christians to commemorate the visitation of the three wise men to the infant Jesus in Bethlehem. For more information and a full listing of holidays and celebrations, please visit the Holidays, Heritages, & Celebrations page on SharePoint. […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that commemorates the birth, legacy and achievements of the late civil rights activist who was assassinated in 1968. Henrico County Courts and Offices will be closed in observation of this holiday. For more information and a full listing of holidays and celebrations, please visit the Holidays, […]
Black history month commemorates the rich contributions and achievements of Black Americans in the United States and across the globe. We invite you to explore some of the holidays, heritages, and celebrations observed throughout the month of February. As you explore, we encourage you to find unique ways to recognize the rich histories, cultures, and traditions […]
Henrico County Courts and Offices will are closed in honor of this holiday
Women’s History Month honors and celebrates the contributions of all women on culture, history, and society. We invite you to explore some of the holidays, heritages and celebrations observed throughout the month of March. As you explore, we encourage you to find unique ways to recognize the rich histories, cultures, and traditions behind these occasions while […]
Mardi Gras is the last day for Catholics to indulge before Ash Wednesday starts the sober weeks of fasting that accompany Lent. The term “Mardi Gras” or “Fat Tuesday” is particularly associated with the carnival celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent on the Christian calendar. Its name is derived from the symbolic use of ashes to signify penitence. It takes place immediately after the excesses of the two days of Carnival that take place in Northern Europe and parts of Latin America and the Caribbean.
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to […]
Patrick's Day observes the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking, and a whole lot of green.
The month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, which commemorates the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States in May 1843. It also marks the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad in May 1869 by Chinese immigrants who laid the foundation for this project.