Patriot Day
September 11, Thursday
History of the holiday
After the tragedy of September 11, 2001, the U.S. Congress and President George Bush declared this date Patriot Day. In 2002, the holiday was officially established by law. It commemorates the victims of the attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania, as well as the heroism of firefighters, police officers, medical personnel, and ordinary citizens.
Traditions
On this day, various memorial events take place in the United States:
* Moments of silence at specific hours when the planes struck the Twin Towers.
* Laying flowers and wreaths at memorials and monuments.
* Reading the names of the victims in New York at the site of the World Trade Center.
* Holding mourning ceremonies in different states.
* Participating in charitable and volunteer activities in memory of the victims.
Flags and symbols
According to tradition, U.S. government flags are flown at half-staff on this day. This is a symbol of mourning and respect for the victims of the tragedy. In many places, American flags are also displayed as a sign of unity and patriotism.
Significance of the holiday
Patriot Day has become not only a day of mourning but also a day of national unity. It reminds people of the importance of mutual help, solidarity, and readiness to defend the values of freedom and democracy.
Patriot Day in other years
- 2021 September 11, Saturday
- 2022 September 11, Sunday
- 2023 September 11, Monday
- 2024 September 11, Wednesday
- 2026 September 11, Friday