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  • Christmas Day [CLOSED]

    In observance of Christmas Day, all county courts and offices will be closed for the day

  • Christmas Eve Observed [CLOSED]

    In observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, all county courts and offices will be closed for December 25 & 26

  • Kwanzaa begins

    Celebrated every year from December 26 through January 1, Kwanzaa is a week of festivities honoring African American culture and heritage. Friends and family gather each day to give thanks, exchange gifts, and share feasts. The holiday was created in 1966, during a time period when many Black people faced unfair treatment because of their skin color. […]

  • Retirement Roundup Series

    virtual

    Attend an online seminar for your County of Henrico 457 Retirement Plan The more you know about your financial picture and your County of Henrico Plan, the more you can get out of it. To provide you with some important tools to help you make informed decisions, your Retirement Plan Advisor, Chip Richardson, is hosting […]

  • Winter Emergency Preparedness

    Tuckahoe Area Library 1901 Starling Drive, Henrico, VA, United States

    Henrico’s Advocate for the Aging is hosting a Winter Emergency Preparedness Event. Come learn ways to ensure you, your home, and your vehicle are prepared for a safe winter. Presenters will include representatives from the Henrico Office of Emergency Management, AAA, The State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance, and Dominion Energy. No registration is required. […]

  • MLK Jr. Day [CLOSED]

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. Born in 1929, King's actual birthday is January 15. The holiday is similar to holidays set under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.  In […]

  • Henrico County Job Fair

    Recreation and Parks Headquarters 6800 Staples Mill Road, Henrico, Virginia, United States

    See the various positions around the County that are currently available, speak to employees, and schedule an interview!

  • Imbolc

    Imbolic a Gaelic, Pagan, and Wiccan traditional festival that represents making way for spring and the rebirth of nature.

  • Lunar New Year

    Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the beginning of the lunar calendar in many East Asian cultures. Celebrated with vibrant parades, traditional performances, and family gatherings, it symbolizes the renewal of life and the ushering in of good fortune.

  • Ash Wednesday/ Lent begins

    Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent on the Christian calendar. Its name is derived from the symbolic use of ashes to signify penitence.

  • Valentine’s Day

    St. Valentine’s Day, a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early saints named Valentinus. This holiday is typically associated with romantic love and celebrated by people expressing their love with gifts. 

  • Nirvana Day/ Parinirvana Day

    Parinirvana Day (or Nirvana Day), the commemoration of Buddha’s death at the age of 80, when he reached the zenith of Nirvana; February 8 is an alternative date of observance

  • Presidents’ Day [CLOSED]

    Presidents Day, a federally recognized celebration in the United States that honors the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln birthday, as well as those of every US president In observance of this holiday, all Henrico County Government offices and courts are closed.  

  • Ayyám-i-Há begins

    Intercalary Days or Ayyám-i-Há, celebrated by people of the Bahá’í faith. At this time, days are added to the Bahá’í calendar to maintain their solar calendar. Intercalary days are observed with gift-giving, special acts of charity, and preparation for the fasting that precedes the New Year. 

  • International Women’s Day

    International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to […]

  • Ramadan Begins

    March 9- April 11 The ninth month in the Islamic calendar is 30 days of strict fasting from sunup to sundown. In honor of the first revelations to the Prophet Muhammed.  

  • Shamrock Shindig

    Eastern Henrico Rec Center 1440 N. Laburnum Ave., Henrico, VA

    Follow the rainbow to Eastern Henrico Rec Center! Join us for an evening of St. Patrick’s Day celebration. There will be thrilling relay races, exciting competitions, awesome raffles, and prizes. Don’t miss out on all the action! Free event! For more information, email [email protected]