US Holiday On August 16 2024?

The following is a compilation of American federal holidays, federal observances, state holidays and other common patriotic and national observances and commemorations that apply to the United States during Friday, 2024-08-16:

• National Health Center Week - Day 6:

  ^[pro] This week we recognize the 59th anniversary of the first community health centers being established in America. According to the Presidential Proclamation,

  For a half century, health centers have delivered comprehensive, high quality, cost-effective primary health care to patients regardless of their ability to pay. This week, let us recognize the role of health centers and thank the tireless and dedicated center staff who work long hours to provide fundamental services to those who need them most.

• Hawaii Statehood Day:

  ^[hi] Hawaii Statehood Day, also called Hawaii Admission Day, is celebrated annually on the third Friday in August to commemorate the anniversary of the 1959 admission of Hawaii into the Union. In August 21, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a proclamation making Hawaii the 50th state, after Hawaiian residents in a referendum voted 94% in support of statehood.

Notes:

^[pro] This is a special day designated by presidential proclamation.

^[hi] This is a State Holiday in the State of Hawaii.