Holidays and Observances
Alphabetical Listing of J Holidays

Below, you can find a Holidays and Observances Alphabetical Listing of US Holidays, World Holidays and Observances that start with the letter J.  We will add any new Holidays as we find them!

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Jazz Appreciation Month is the Month of April.
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• J. R. R. Tolkien Day - January 3

• Jack Fruit Day - July 4

• Jackie Mayer Rehab Day - October 6

• Jackie Robinson Day - April 15

• Jamestown Day - May 9, 2026

• Jane Addams Day - December 10

• Janmashtami - Evening of September 4 - Evening of September 5, 2026

• January Animal Holidays - details on each animal observance in January (Cat's & Dogs are under Pet Holidays)

• January Children's Holidays - details on each children's observance in January

• January Chocolate Holidays - details on each chocolate observance in January

• January Drink Holidays - details on each drink observance in January

• January Festivals and Events - details on each festival and event in January

• January Food Holidays - details on each food observance in January
  

• January Garden Holidays - details on each garden holiday and observance in January

• January Health Holidays - details on each health awareness observance in January

• January Holidays - If you just want a quick bulleted list of all the January monthly holidays, along with the complete schedule of weekly and daily holidays for this month, head over to our main January Holidays page.

• January Military Holidays - details on each military holiday and observance in January

• January Monthly Holidays - Looking for more than just a list? We have created a complete guide breaking down the meaning, history, and wellness themes behind every single month-long observance in January.

• January Music Holidays - details on each music observance in January

• January Pet Holidays - details on each pet observance during January (Cats & Dogs only) 

• January Religious Holidays - details on each religious holiday and observance in January

• January Sports Holidays - details on each sports observance in January

• January Women's Holidays - details on each women's observance in January

• Jazz Appreciation Month - April

• Jeep 4x4 Day - April 4

• Jefferson Davis Birthday - May 25, 2026 (Local Observance in the State of Mississippi)
  

• Jefferson Davis Birthday - June 3 (Local Observance in the State of Florida)

• Jefferson Davis Birthday - June 1, 2026 (Local Observance in the State of Alabama) - First Monday in June

• Jell-O Week - February 8-14, 2026 (Second Full Week in February)

• Jelly Filled Donut Day - June 8
  

• Jellyfish Day - November 3

• Jenkins Ear Day - April 9

• Jerusalem Day - Evening of May 14, 2026, to Evening of May 15, 2026

• Jewish American Heritage Month - May

• Jewish Book Week - February 28 - March 8, 2026

• Jim Thorpe All Indigenous Games - No Longer Happening

• Job Action Day - November 2, 2026 (First Monday in November)

• Jobs for Teens Week - March 15-21, 2026 (Third Full Week of March)

• Jobs in Golf Month - February

• Joe Franklin Day - March 9
  

• Joe Miller's Joke Day - August 16

• John Parker Day - April 19

• Johnny Appleseed Day - March 11 and September 26

• Join Hands Day - May 2, 2026 (First Saturday in May)

• Join Hands Day: Youth and Adults Volunteering Together - May 2, 2026 (First Saturday in May)

• Joseph Brackett Day - May 6

• Josephine Baker Day - May 20

• Judgement Day - January 17

• Julia Child's Birthday - August 15
  

• Julia Pierpont Day - May 23, 2026 (Fourth Saturday in May)

• Julienne Fries Day - August 12
  

• July Holidays - If you just want a quick bulleted list of all the July monthly holidays, along with the complete schedule of weekly and daily holidays for this month, head over to our main July Holidays page.

• July Monthly Holidays - Looking for more than just a list? We have created a complete guide breaking down the meaning, history, and wellness themes behind every single month-long observance in July

• Jumbo Day - April 9

• Jump for Jelly Beans Day - July 31
  

• Jump Over Things Day - April 6

• June Bug Day - June 7

• June Dairy Month - June
  

• June Holidays - If you just want a quick bulleted list of all the June monthly holidays, along with the complete schedule of weekly and daily holidays for this month, head over to our main June Holidays page.

• June is Lane Courtesy Month - June

• June is Perennial Gardening Month - June

• June is Turkey Lovers Month - June
  

• June Monthly Holidays - Looking for more than just a list? We have created a complete guide breaking down the meaning, history, and wellness themes behind every single month-long observance in June

• Juneteenth - June 19

• Jury Rights Day - September 5

• Just Because Day - August 27

• Just Pray No! Worldwide Weekend of Prayer and Fasting - April 18-19, 2026

• Justice for Janitors Day - June 15

• Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month - July

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