Stephen Foster Memorial Day is a
United States Federal Observance Day observed on January 13. According to
36 U.S.C. § 140, Stephen Foster Memorial Day celebrates the life of American songwriter
Stephen Foster.[1] The date commemorates date that Foster died. The law took effect on November 2, 1966, and the day was first observed in January 1967.
(federal) = federal holidays, (abbreviation) = state/territorial holidays, (religious) = religious holidays, (cultural) = holiday related to a specific
racial/ethnic group or
sexual minority, (week) = week-long holidays, (month) = month-long holidays, (36) =
Title 36 Observances and Ceremonies
Stephen Foster Memorial Day is a
United States Federal Observance Day observed on January 13. According to
36 U.S.C. § 140, Stephen Foster Memorial Day celebrates the life of American songwriter
Stephen Foster.[1] The date commemorates date that Foster died. The law took effect on November 2, 1966, and the day was first observed in January 1967.
(federal) = federal holidays, (abbreviation) = state/territorial holidays, (religious) = religious holidays, (cultural) = holiday related to a specific
racial/ethnic group or
sexual minority, (week) = week-long holidays, (month) = month-long holidays, (36) =
Title 36 Observances and Ceremonies
