United States of America (Alaska) : public and bank holidays, closure of banks, stock exchanges, school vacations

Secular holiday : Many Americans take the following day off and enjoy a four-day holiday. The first formal celebration was held by an English explorer, Martin Frobisher, who attempted to establish a settlement on Baffin Island, after failing to discover a northern passage to the Orient in 1576. The Pilgrims of Plymouth Rock held their Thanksgiving in 1621 as a three-day thank you celebration to the leaders of the Wampanoag Indian tribe and their families for teaching them the survival skills they needed to make it in the New World. The turkey tradition was introduced by Benjamin Franklin who made it a national symbol: quick runner, wary, sharp eyesight... The one-time holiday was declared by George Washington, whereas Abraham Lincoln elected the 4th Thursday in November.

Special Events : Day of sales and bargains

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Secular holiday : The world's most widely celebrated holiday, New Years was set on January 1 by Julius Caesar because that was the date the Roman consuls took over their duties. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

Culture : Admitted as 49th State on Jan 3, 1959

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in Anchorage
PISA ranking (average 493): 496
Schooling is mandatory till age 18
Average class size: more than 26
Average class size: more than 26
number of instructional days and/or hours in the school year: 170 day / 760 hours (grade K3) - 900 hours (grades 4-12)
Teaching languages: Spanish, English
schools may open on Saturday
school uniforms not required
University of Alaska - Fairbanks ranking: Times Higher Education #301-400/QS ranking #--/Shanghai (2023) #601-700

We carry confirmed dates till June 2026 ; Further dates are projected dates based on previous years

Please note that authorities may take last-minute decisions; please double-check if this information is vital to you
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Secular holiday : Martin Luther King was a U.S civil rights leader and American clergyman. His non-violent demonstrations against racial inequality led to civil rights legislation. He was assassinated in 1968.

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Banks only : Commemorates the births of George Washington (22.2.1732) and Abraham Lincoln (12.2.1809). The memory of America’s first president, George Washington, was once celebrated on his birthday, February 22nd. The date was changed to the third Monday in February to create a three-day weekend Banks, post office and governement close, but businesses, more and more, remain open, as well as universities. These banks remain open: Chase Bank, TD Bank, Wells Fargo

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Secular holiday : Commemorating the signing of the treaty by which the United States bought Alaska from Russia on March 30, 1867. Named after the Secretary of State William H. Seward, who negotiated the purchase.