There are a number of holidays in the US calendar that are recognized but not celebrated nationwide. In a country the size of America, events that are important in one area may not be seen in quite the same way as in others.
It is also worth mentioning that Thanksgiving is a celebration of one of the early milestones in the birth of the country. July 4th is another important milestone in history. Perhaps Columbus arriving in the land is one celebration too many for most states.
Hawaii, South Dakota, and Nevada do not recognize Columbus Day. See the related link for more information
Colorado was the first state to celebrate Columbus Day. They celebrated it in 1906.
yes. School kids even have day off.
Massachusetts
Same as the continental US and plus Alaska's Day, the day Alaska became a state
Presidents day, Valentines day, Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Columbus day, Ground hog day, St. Patricks day, Cinco De Mayo, and more
Presidents day, Valentines day, Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Columbus day, Ground hog day, St. Patricks day, Cinco De Mayo, and more
Because Veteran's Day is a Federal holiday, EVERY US State celebrates Veteran's Day.
all regions celebrate memorial day
Most US schools are closed for the Columbus Day holiday. The US is the only country where this is true.
st.patricks day
They do not celebrate it as much as the US
Columbus Day is celebrated in the United states in October. In 2014, Columbus Day will be on Monday, October 13th.