Ronald Reagan Day
February 6, Thursday
Wisconsin, California
Key Accomplishments
As president, Reagan was a proponent of lower taxes and stronger defense. His economic policies, known as Reaganomics, included:
Cutting taxes to encourage investment and stimulate economic growth.
Cuts in government spending on social programs and increases in defense spending, which led to a budget deficit, but, in Reagan's view, strengthened the United States' position in the Cold War.
Fighting Communism. Reagan is known for his tough stance on the Soviet Union and his pursuit of a "free world." He promoted military and diplomatic pressure on the USSR, which some historians believe ultimately played a role in its collapse.
Symbolism and Importance of the Holiday
Ronald Reagan Day has become an important event for many Americans who share his views on freedom, patriotism, and limited government. The day is marked by events such as lectures and seminars honoring his political legacy, screenings of his films, readings of his speeches, and discussions of his contributions to the United States. California, Reagan's home state, hosts particularly significant events, and his library and museum in Simi Valley is a hub for events that draw visitors from across the country.
Ronald Reagan Day in other years
- 2021 February 6, Saturday
- 2022 February 6, Sunday
- 2023 February 6, Monday
- 2024 February 6, Tuesday
- 2026 February 6, Friday