Native American Day

Category: Diversity
Native American Day in USA in 2023
Image: Dignity, South Dakota. by Clarence Alford , from Pixabay. CC0

About Native American Day

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Dates of Native American Day
2025 Sep 26, Oct 13
USAMon, Oct 13Observances Holiday
USAFri, Sep 26Observances Holiday
2024 Sep 27, Oct 14
USAMon, Oct 14Observances Holiday
USAFri, Sep 27Observances Holiday
2023 Sep 22, Oct 9
USAMon, Oct 9Observances Holiday
USAFri, Sep 22Observances Holiday
2022 Sep 23, Oct 10
USAMon, Oct 10Observances Holiday
USAFri, Sep 23Observances Holiday
2021 Sep 24, Oct 11
USAMon, Oct 11Observances Holiday
USAFri, Sep 24Observances Holiday
Summary
Native American Day is a good reminder to reflect on, and learn more about, the important contributions of Native American people.

The fourth Friday in September is Native American Day, where residents of California and Nevada honor the indigenous people of the United States. It is observed as a holiday in these states with some government buildings closing.

In South Dakota, it is celebrated on the second Monday in October with a state holiday. 

California was the first state to honor this day. Governor Culbert Olson started the tradition in 1939, dedicating October 1st as "Indian Day." Then in 1968, then-Governor Ronald Regan signed a resolution calling for the holiday to be held the fourth Friday in September. It wasn't until 1998, however, that the California Assembly passed AB 1953; this made Native American Day an official state holiday. Nevada also declared the fourth Friday of September Native American Day in 1997.

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