Rhode Island, or the State of Rhode Island, is the smallest state in the United States of America, located in the country’s Northeastern region. Rhode Island is famous for Narragansett Bay which provides a living for the fisherman. In this article, you will learn about Rhode Island holidays. To save you time and effort, we have provided you with the list of R.I. state holidays as you look for the holidays falling in the year 2022.
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Rhode Island Holidays 2022:
Below is the list of public holidays in Rhode Island. The list will help you know the important days when federal agencies, schools, colleges and most businesses remain closed. The days are essential for people as they plan their vacations and make necessary preparations.
Rhode Island holidays list includes all the days that the state government decides. Changes can be made to the list as per the government’s decisions. So let us have a look at Rhode Island state holidays:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 3 | Monday | New Year's Day* |
| January 17 | Monday | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday |
| May 30 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| July 4 | Monday | Independence Day |
| August 8 | Monday | Victory Day |
| September 5 | Monday | Labor Day |
| October 10 | Monday | Columbus Day |
| November 8 | Tuesday | Election Day |
| November 11 | Friday | Veteran's Day |
| November 24 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 26 | Monday | Christmas Day* |
*If a holiday falls on Sunday then it is observed on the following Monday. Whereas, New Year will be observed on January 3.
Now, we will talk about the importance of these holidays, which are included in the list of holidays in Rhode Island.
- New Year’s Day*(January 3, 2022): New Year’s Day is celebrated at midnight on December 31 to welcome the coming year. People celebrate the day with new hopes and better days. New Year’s Day is an official holiday for everyone and is thus considered a state of Rhode Island holidays.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 17, 2022): Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated as the birthday of king Jr. He was a famous personality in the United States who fought for people’s rights. He believed in equality and successfully eradicated the injustice faced by people during that time.
- Memorial Day (May 30, 2022): Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday of May every year. The day honors the people who sacrificed their lives in any war. Spending time at home and remembering the sacrifices is much more important than just a holiday. Every citizen celebrates Memorial Day to honor the departed souls.
- Independence Day (July 4, 2022): July 4 plays a vital role in U.S. history. On July 4, the publication of the Declaration of Independence against Great Britain was made official, and since then, people have celebrated this day every year.
- Victory Day (August 8, 2022): Every year, Victory Day is celebrated as a holiday on the second Monday in August. It is a state holiday observed in Rhode Island. The day is observed to commemorate the end of World War 2.
- Labor Day (September 5, 2022): Labor Day is celebrated to honor the Laborer class of America. The celebration marks the importance of laborer whose work helps develop American society.
- Columbus Day (October 10, 2022): Second Monday in October is celebrated as Columbus Day. The day is marked by the arrival of Christopher Columbus in America. The day is celebrated only in a few states of America.
- Election Day (November 8, 2022): Election Day is a holiday for the people of America to vote. The day is now considered an official holiday, giving elections much importance.
- Veterans Day (November 11, 2022): Veterans Day is observed to honor the Veterans who served in the U.S. military. The Veterans are sacrificing their lives for the country, and to honor their sacrifice and uplift their courage, people celebrate November 11 as Veterans Day.
- Thanksgiving Day (November 24): Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in November. The holiday theme is stated by the name itself, i.e. giving thanks and being thankful.
- Christmas Day* (December 26, 2022): Christmas Day is celebrated as the birthday of Jesus Christ. Though the holiday is of religious importance, it is observed as a national holiday.
As we can see, the federal holidays listed above play an essential role and carry historical or religious importance. However, there are other days which are not considered official holidays but are equally significant. These days are listed below:
- Epiphany
- Orthodox Christmas Day
- Civil Rights Day
- National Freedom Day
- Lunar New Year
- Rosa Parks Day
- Town Meeting Day
- Ash Wednesday
- Maundy Thursday
- Passover
- Oklahoma Day
- Arbor Day
- Mother’s Day
- Parent’s Day
- Halloween
- Return Day
- Black Friday
Conclusion:
Therefore, the above list includes the days considered official holidays recognized by the state of Rhode Island. To avoid confusion, we have also listed down other days that are not considered federal or public holidays.
