Mayflower Day
September 16, Tuesday

When it is celebrated
Mayflower Day is celebrated annually on September 16.
Traditions and activities
* Conducting historical reenactments of the Pilgrims’ landing.
* Educational events and lectures on the history of the Mayflower and the colonization of North America.
* Visiting museums dedicated to the Mayflower and early colonies.
* Family and school events including stories about the lives of the Pilgrims.
* Celebrations and parades in cities with historical ties to the Mayflower.
Significance of the holiday
Mayflower Day reminds us of the hardships and hopes of the first settlers, their cultural and historical heritage. The holiday emphasizes the value of courage, determination, and striving for new horizons, while strengthening the understanding of early US colonization history.
Mayflower Day in other years
- 2021 September 16, Thursday
- 2022 September 16, Friday
- 2023 September 16, Saturday
- 2024 September 16, Monday
- 2026 September 16, Wednesday