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NEVADA DAY

When is Nevada Day in 2024?

Nevada Day in 2024 is on the Friday, 25th of Oct (10/25/2024).

Nevada Day is on the 299th day of 2024. There are 67 days left in the year.

Nevada Day Facts

  • Date: Oct 25, 2024
  • Regional
  • Also Called: Admission Day
  • Celebrations: Celebrations; big parade, Pow wow, concerts, sport matches, and fun activities
Nevada Day iImage Credit: wikipedia

Originally called Admission Day, this holiday commemorates the day the state of Nevada was included in the United States union back in 1864. The inclusion of Nevada Day made it the 36th state in the union.

What is the history of Nevada Day?

Nevada had remained unknown to the settlers until 1859. The popularity was made possible by Henry Comstock’s discovery of gold. He mined silver and gold worth over a billion dollars, and soon, settlers flocked Nevada. Within two years, it became a territory and was made a state on October 31, 1864. In 1891, Governor Roswell Colcord signed a bill that made October 31, a holiday.

When is Nevada Day?

Nevada Day is on the last Friday in October. Initially, the date was set as October 31 before it was moved to the current date to create a three-day weekend.

Is Nevada Day a public holiday?

Nevada Day is a public holiday across the state. The holiday was observed for the first time on October 31, 1864.

What is open or closed on Nevada Day?

As a state holiday, government offices, educational institutions, most organizations, and businesses remain closed. If you have traveling plans, you may need to check with the transport authorities for any changes in the transit schedules.

Things to on Nevada Day

The most famous event that you cannot afford to miss is held at Carson City. The event is marked by a big parade, Pow wow, concerts, sport matches, and fun activities like rock drilling competitions and beard contests. Indeed, the activities are ideal for your entire family and a great way to enjoy Nevada Day.

You can also attend the Nevada Day Carnival. The event features live music, food booths, and karaoke celebrations. The proceeds of the event are geared towards helping the seniors in society.

Nevada Day is also a good time to visit one of over 300 hot springs in Nevada. In fact, Nevada has the highest number of hot springs compared to all the other states. Nevada Day is a good time to spend the day at one luxurious and relaxing hot springs.

Nevada Day Observances

DAY
DATE
HOLIDAY NAME
  • Fri
  • Oct 30, 2020
  • Fri
  • Oct 29, 2021
  • Fri
  • Oct 28, 2022
  • Fri
  • Oct 27, 2023
  • Fri
  • Oct 25, 2024

List of State Holidays of Nevada in 2024

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
MondayMonJan 01, 2024Jan 01New Year's Day
MondayMonJan 15, 2024Jan 15Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
MondayMonFeb 19, 2024Feb 19President's Day
MondayMonMay 27, 2024May 27Memorial Day
ThursdayThuJul 04, 2024Jul 04Independence Day
MondayMonSep 02, 2024Sep 02Labor Day
FridayFriOct 25, 2024Oct 25Nevada Day
MondayMonNov 11, 2024Nov 11Veteran's Day
ThursdayThuNov 28, 2024Nov 28Thanksgiving Day
FridayFriNov 29, 2024Nov 29Family Day
WednesdayWedDec 25, 2024Dec 25Christmas Day

List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2024

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
FridayFriJan 12, 2024Jan 12National Pharmacists Day
FridayFriJan 19, 2024Jan 19National Popcorn Day
FridayFriFeb 02, 2024Feb 02Groundhog Day
FridayFriFeb 02, 2024Feb 02National Wear Red Day
WednesdayWedFeb 07, 2024Feb 07National Signing Day
FridayFriFeb 09, 2024Feb 09National Pizza Day
TuesdayTueFeb 13, 2024Feb 13Galentine's Day
TuesdayTueFeb 13, 2024Feb 13National Pancake Day
WednesdayWedFeb 14, 2024Feb 14Valentine's Day
ThursdayThuFeb 15, 2024Feb 15National Bagel Day
SundaySunFeb 18, 2024Feb 18National Drink Wine Day
ThursdayThuFeb 22, 2024Feb 22National Margarita Day
ThursdayThuFeb 29, 2024Feb 29Leap Day
FridayFriMar 01, 2024Mar 01National Employee Appreciation Day
ThursdayThuMar 07, 2024Mar 07National Cereal Day
SundaySunMar 10, 2024Mar 10Daylight savings
MondayMonMar 11, 2024Mar 11National Napping Day
ThursdayThuMar 14, 2024Mar 14National Walkout Day
ThursdayThuMar 14, 2024Mar 14National Pi Day
WednesdayWedMar 20, 2024Mar 20National Proposal Day
SaturdaySatMar 23, 2024Mar 23National Puppy Day
SaturdaySatMar 30, 2024Mar 30National Doctor Day
WednesdayWedApr 03, 2024Apr 03National Walking Day
ThursdayThuApr 04, 2024Apr 04National Burrito Day
SundaySunApr 07, 2024Apr 07National Beer Day
ThursdayThuApr 11, 2024Apr 11National Pet Day
FridayFriApr 12, 2024Apr 12National Grilled Cheese Day
ThursdayThuMay 02, 2024May 02National Day Of Prayer
SundaySunMay 12, 2024May 12Mother's Day
SaturdaySatMay 25, 2024May 25National Towel Day
SaturdaySatMay 25, 2024May 25National Wine Day
FridayFriJun 07, 2024Jun 07National Donut Day
SaturdaySatJun 08, 2024Jun 08National Best Friends Day
SundaySunJun 16, 2024Jun 16Father's Day
FridayFriJun 21, 2024Jun 21National Selfie Day
SaturdaySatJun 22, 2024Jun 22National Kissing Day
SaturdaySatJul 13, 2024Jul 13National French Fry Day
SundaySunJul 14, 2024Jul 14National Nude Day
WednesdayWedJul 17, 2024Jul 17National Hot Dog Day
SundaySunJul 21, 2024Jul 21National Ice Cream Day
TuesdayTueJul 23, 2024Jul 23Amazon Prime Day
WednesdayWedJul 24, 2024Jul 24National Tequila Day
MondayMonJul 29, 2024Jul 29National Chicken Wing Day
ThursdayThuAug 01, 2024Aug 01National Girlfriends Day
SundaySunAug 04, 2024Aug 04National Sister Day
WednesdayWedSep 18, 2024Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day
ThursdayThuOct 03, 2024Oct 03National Boyfriends Day
FridayFriOct 04, 2024Oct 04National Vodka Day
FridayFriOct 04, 2024Oct 04National Taco Day
WednesdayWedOct 09, 2024Oct 09Leif Erikson Day
SaturdaySatOct 19, 2024Oct 19Sweetest Day
TuesdayTueOct 29, 2024Oct 29National Cat Day
ThursdayThuOct 31, 2024Oct 31Halloween
SundaySunNov 03, 2024Nov 03National Sandwich Day
FridayFriNov 29, 2024Nov 29Black Friday
MondayMonDec 02, 2024Dec 02Cyber Monday
SaturdaySatDec 07, 2024Dec 07Candle Day
MondayMonDec 09, 2024Dec 09National Pastry Day
FridayFriDec 20, 2024Dec 20National Ugly Sweater day