State Days
What are state days?
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Some states have holidays that are specific for each state. Even though we are one united country, our country is made up of 50 unique states. Click the slides below to learn about a few of the state days!
Pascua Florida Day
Florida has a state day! The day is called Pascua Florida Day, and it is celebrated on April 2. The Spanish explorer, Juan Ponce de León, named Florida on the day he landed on it. He named it “La Florida” after Pascua Florida, the Feast of the Flowers, celebrated at that time in Spain. Now, people who live in Florida celebrate that day and remember the sighting and naming of their state! If you live in Florida, you can celebrate, too!
Nevada State Day
On the last Friday in October, students in Nevada get a day off from school, and some employees have a day off work. They are celebrating the anniversary of the day that Nevada was added to the union, which was October 31, 1864. If you live in Nevada, this is a celebration day for you!
Georgia State Day
Georgia celebrates the anniversary of the first day that colonists landed in Georgia, February 12, 1733. The day is celebrated with a parade. If you live in Georgia, how do you celebrate this day?
Texas State Day
People who live in Texas celebrate San Jacinto Day. On April 21, 1836, Texas won its independence from Mexico. The anniversary of this date is celebrated by closing businesses for a day.
Which state celebrates its independence from Mexico?
- Florida
- Nevada
- Georgia
- Texas
Incorrect. Florida celebrates the day a Spanish explorer found Florida.
Incorrect. Nevada celebrates the day it was added as a state to the union.
Incorrect. Georgia celebrates the day when colonists first arrived in Georgia.
Correct!
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