Special Observances
January
Martin Luther King, Jr. BirthdayOn the third Monday of January, we celebrate the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On this day, we reflect on the principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change espoused by Dr. King. It is designated as a national day of service, to encourage Americans to volunteer in support of resolving our nation's most pressing problems. |
February
National Black History MonthFebruary is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. |
March
Women’s History MonthMarch is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. |
April
Holocaust Remembrance Day - Days of RemembranceThe internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar. |
May
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthPaying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success. |
June
LGBTQ+ Pride MonthJune is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time for us to celebrate the important and lasting contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and recommit to combatting discrimination. |
August
Women’s Equality DayWomen's Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting the right to vote to women. |
September
National Hispanic Heritage MonthHispanic Heritage Month, which is observed annually between September 15th and October 15th, celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Americans. |
October
National Disability Employment Awareness MonthThe month of October is designated as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The observance celebrates the contributions of people with disabilities to the American workforce. |
November
National Native American Heritage MonthNovember is National Native American Heritage Month Month, or as it is commonly refered to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. |
As the most centrally-located county in Maryland and site of the state capital of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County is in many ways the heart of Maryland. Half a million people call the county home.
