Monday, October 14, 2024
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Patriot Day or September 11th 2025, 2026 and further

View below the dates for (among others) Patriot Day or September 11th 2025 and Patriot Day or September 11th 2026.
You can also see on which day the holiday falls and how many days it is until this holiday.

DateHolidayDayWeek numberDays to go
September 11, 2024 Patriot Day or September 11th 2024 Wednesday 37 -
September 11, 2025 Patriot Day or September 11th 2025 Thursday 37 332
September 11, 2026 Patriot Day or September 11th 2026 Friday 37 697
September 11, 2027 Patriot Day or September 11th 2027 Saturday 36 1062
September 11, 2028 Patriot Day or September 11th 2028 Monday 37 1428
September 11, 2029 Patriot Day or September 11th 2029 Tuesday 37 1793
September 11, 2030 Patriot Day or September 11th 2030 Wednesday 37 2158
September 11, 2031 Patriot Day or September 11th 2031 Thursday 37 2523
September 11, 2032 Patriot Day or September 11th 2032 Saturday 37 2889
September 11, 2033 Patriot Day or September 11th 2033 Sunday 37 3254
September 11, 2034 Patriot Day or September 11th 2034 Monday 37 3619

Significance of Patriot Day 2025

Patriot Day 2025, also referred to as 9/11 or September 11, is a holiday observed annually on September 11. It is a day dedicated to remembering and paying tribute to the 2,977 people killed and numerous people who were injured during the terrorist attacks on September 11,2001, in New York, Washington DC and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in the United States. This holiday should not be confused with Patriots' Day: the anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution and the holiday celebrated in Massachusetts, Maine, and other states.

History of Patriot Day

On September 11, 2001, four jet planes were hijacked. The hijackers then deliberately flew three of the planes into the New York World Trade Centre and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, causing the deaths of 2,977 people. The fourth plane (United Airlines Flight 93) was directed at Washington DC, but its passengers bravely attempted to take back control and it crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. These attacks, because of the loss of life and damage caused, form the biggest act of terrorism ever on United States soil.

The attacks did not only have an immense economic impact on the United Sates but additionally brought increased attention to national security. This has had huge implications for United States national and international politics (particularly for the relationships between the United States and Islamic countries in the Middle East).

Patriot Day 2025 is recognized by United States law as the official day of remembrance for these tragic events, and has been observed every year since the attacks. Although the attacks took place within the United Stated, the shock and grief experienced in response to the attacks was shared throughout the world, and for this reason Patriot Day 2025 will be observed, not only in America, but across the world.

Traditions of Patriot Day 2025

Traditionally, Patriot Day 2025 is viewed as a time of honour and remembrance. Annually, on this day, American flags are flown at half-staff. The United State President asks fellow Americans to observe a moment of silence at 8.46am (Eastern Daylight Time), the time of the first plane collision into the North Tower of the World Trade Centre.

Even though Patriot Day 2025 is not a federal holiday, some people and organizations may take some time out to hold prayers for the victims of the attacks, but these do not usually affect public life for more than a few minutes.

When is Patriot Day 2025

Patriot Day 2025 falls on September 11, annually. The date on which the holiday falls on remain the same, but the day of the week changes each year; consult the above table for exact holiday dates.
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