American Family Day |
Observed by |
Arizona, United States |
Date |
First Sunday in August |
2023 date |
August 6 (2023-08-06) |
2024 date |
August 4 (2024-08-04) |
2025 date |
August 3 (2025-08-03) |
2026 date |
August 2 (2026-08-02) |
Frequency |
annual |
American Family Day is the 14th state-recognized holiday in Arizona, Title 1-301.[1][2] American Family Day, much like Mothers Day or Father's Day is a non-paid holiday established as a separate day to appreciate family members by spending time with them. Families are discouraged from buying gifts or other material items.
Arizona resident, John Makkai, is credited with pushing the holiday through the Arizona legislation. American Family Day began as a 1-year proclamation, signed by then Governor Raúl Héctor Castro, declaring August 7, 1977 American Family Day. The following year, American Family Day was signed into law as an official Arizona holiday by Governor Bruce Babbitt. The holiday also caught on in several other states, including North Carolina[3] and Georgia.
From the Georgia Department of Education Parent Engagement Program,[4] "American Family Day- this day brings families together to share their love and appreciation of one another."
Note: Not to be confused with the commercial company, American Family Holiday, which popularized on the American Family Day holiday name.
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(federal) = federal holidays, (state) = state holidays, (religious) = religious holidays, (week) = weeklong holidays, (month) = monthlong holidays, (36) = Title 36 Observances and Ceremonies
Bolded text indicates major holidays that are commonly celebrated by Americans, which often represent the major celebrations of the month.[1][2]
See also: Lists of holidays, Hallmark holidays, public holidays in the United States, Puerto Rico, United States Virgin Islands, New Jersey and New York.
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