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SEWARD'S DAY

When is Seward's Day in 2025?

Seward's Day in 2025 is on the Monday, 31st of Mar (3/31/2025).

Seward's Day is on the 90st day of 2025. There are 275 days left in the year.

Seward's Day Facts

  • Date: Mar 31, 2025
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  • Celebrations: Celebrations; attend special history programs
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Seward Day is a special holiday in Alaska to celebrate the US purchase of Alaska from the Russians in 1867. However, the day should not be confused with Alaska Day, which commemorates Alaska's formal transfer from the Russian to the Americans.

What is Seward Day?

Originally, Alaska was part of Russia. However, the narrative changed in 1867 when the then secretary of the United States, William Henry Seward, signed a treaty to buy Alaska for $7.2 million. Many considered it a waste of money and the land useless. The opinions changed in 1897 when gold was discovered in the area and attracted many investors to Alaska. Seward Day was therefore declared a holiday to commemorate the purchase of the Alaska area from the Russians.

When is Seward Day?

Seward Day is marked on the last Monday of March to coincide with the time back in 1867 when the US purchased Alaska.

Is Seward Day a public holiday?

Seward Day is exclusive to Alaska, where it is marked as a state holiday. It is, therefore, a day off to the general population. If Seward Holiday falls on a weekend, it is moved to the nearest weekday.

What is open or closed on Seward Day?

The government offices, post offices, organizations, libraries, and most courts and businesses in Alaska remain closed. Some public schools tend to open, but schools finish early. If you plan to travel on Seward Day, check with the local transport authorities since the timetable tends to change.

Things to do on Seward Day

Seward Day is a day off to the general population in Alaska. Most celebrations are usually centralized in Anchorage, Seward, and Sitka.

Some towns organize special history programs aimed at teaching residents about the state of Alaska. There are also storytelling events for both adults and children. Here, you are assured of learning a lot about Alaska and how it has become the state it is today.

As a student, take the opportunity to learn the much that you can about William Seward's life. Most schools provide students the chance to write essays and class discussions about Seward's achievements and contributions to Alaska.

Seward's Day Observances

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HOLIDAY NAME
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  • Mar 30, 2020
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  • Mar 29, 2021
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  • Mar 28, 2022
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  • Mar 27, 2023
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  • Mar 25, 2024

List of State Holidays of Alaska in 2025

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
WednesdayWedJan 01, 2025Jan 01New Year's Day
MondayMonJan 20, 2025Jan 20MLK Jr.'s Birthday
MondayMonFeb 17, 2025Feb 17Presidents' Day
MondayMonMar 31, 2025Mar 31Seward's Day
MondayMonMay 26, 2025May 26Memorial Day
FridayFriJul 04, 2025Jul 04Independence Day
MondayMonSep 01, 2025Sep 01Labor Day
SaturdaySatOct 18, 2025Oct 18Alaska Day
TuesdayTueNov 11, 2025Nov 11Veterans Day
ThursdayThuNov 27, 2025Nov 27Thanksgiving Day
ThursdayThuDec 25, 2025Dec 25Christmas

List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2025

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
SundaySunJan 12, 2025Jan 12National Pharmacists Day
SundaySunJan 19, 2025Jan 19National Popcorn Day
SundaySunFeb 02, 2025Feb 02Groundhog Day
WednesdayWedFeb 05, 2025Feb 05National Signing Day
FridayFriFeb 07, 2025Feb 07National Wear Red Day
SundaySunFeb 09, 2025Feb 09National Pizza Day
ThursdayThuFeb 13, 2025Feb 13Galentine's Day
FridayFriFeb 14, 2025Feb 14Valentine's Day
SaturdaySatFeb 15, 2025Feb 15National Bagel Day
TuesdayTueFeb 18, 2025Feb 18National Drink Wine Day
SaturdaySatFeb 22, 2025Feb 22National Margarita Day
TuesdayTueMar 04, 2025Mar 04National Pancake Day
FridayFriMar 07, 2025Mar 07National Cereal Day
FridayFriMar 07, 2025Mar 07National Employee Appreciation Day
SundaySunMar 09, 2025Mar 09Daylight savings
MondayMonMar 10, 2025Mar 10National Napping Day
FridayFriMar 14, 2025Mar 14National Walkout Day
FridayFriMar 14, 2025Mar 14National Pi Day
ThursdayThuMar 20, 2025Mar 20National Proposal Day
SundaySunMar 23, 2025Mar 23National Puppy Day
SundaySunMar 30, 2025Mar 30National Doctor Day
WednesdayWedApr 02, 2025Apr 02National Walking Day
ThursdayThuApr 03, 2025Apr 03National Burrito Day
MondayMonApr 07, 2025Apr 07National Beer Day
FridayFriApr 11, 2025Apr 11National Pet Day
SaturdaySatApr 12, 2025Apr 12National Grilled Cheese Day
ThursdayThuMay 01, 2025May 01National Day Of Prayer
SundaySunMay 11, 2025May 11Mother's Day
SundaySunMay 25, 2025May 25National Towel Day
SundaySunMay 25, 2025May 25National Wine Day
FridayFriJun 06, 2025Jun 06National Donut Day
SundaySunJun 08, 2025Jun 08National Best Friends Day
SundaySunJun 15, 2025Jun 15Father's Day
SaturdaySatJun 21, 2025Jun 21National Selfie Day
SundaySunJun 22, 2025Jun 22National Kissing Day
SundaySunJul 13, 2025Jul 13National French Fry Day
MondayMonJul 14, 2025Jul 14National Nude Day
WednesdayWedJul 16, 2025Jul 16National Hot Dog Day
SundaySunJul 20, 2025Jul 20National Ice Cream Day
WednesdayWedJul 23, 2025Jul 23Amazon Prime Day
ThursdayThuJul 24, 2025Jul 24National Tequila Day
TuesdayTueJul 29, 2025Jul 29National Chicken Wing Day
FridayFriAug 01, 2025Aug 01National Girlfriends Day
SundaySunAug 03, 2025Aug 03National Sister Day
ThursdayThuSep 18, 2025Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day
FridayFriOct 03, 2025Oct 03National Boyfriends Day
SaturdaySatOct 04, 2025Oct 04National Vodka Day
SaturdaySatOct 04, 2025Oct 04National Taco Day
ThursdayThuOct 09, 2025Oct 09Leif Erikson Day
SaturdaySatOct 18, 2025Oct 18Sweetest Day
WednesdayWedOct 29, 2025Oct 29National Cat Day
FridayFriOct 31, 2025Oct 31Halloween
MondayMonNov 03, 2025Nov 03National Sandwich Day
FridayFriNov 28, 2025Nov 28Black Friday
MondayMonDec 01, 2025Dec 01Cyber Monday
SaturdaySatDec 06, 2025Dec 06Candle Day
TuesdayTueDec 09, 2025Dec 09National Pastry Day
FridayFriDec 19, 2025Dec 19National Ugly Sweater day