Christmas [CLOSED]
In observance of the holiday, all county general government buildings and courts are closed.
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Hanukkah Begins
In 2024, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 and lasts until sundown on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Hanukkah, which is Hebrew for “dedication,” is the Festival of Lights. It commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian Greek army, and the subsequent miracle of rededicating the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and […]
Kwanzaa Begins
Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday that celebrates African heritage and African-American culture. It is observed from December 26th to January 1st each year, culminating in a festive gathering known as the Karamu Ya Imani (Feast of Faith). Kwanzaa is a time for reflection, community, and the reaffirmation of cultural values and principles.
New Year’s Day [CLOSED]
In observance of the holiday, all county general government buildings and courts are closed.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day [CLOSED]
In observance of the holiday all county general government buildings and courts are closed.
Presidents’ Day
All Henrico County general government building and courts are closed in observance of the holiday
Presidents’ Day [CLOSED]
All County courts and general government offices will be closed in observance of the holiday
Ramadan Begins
February 28—March 29 (sundown to sundown) Ramadan is an Islamic holiday marked by fasting, praise, prayer, and devotion to Islam.
Ash Wednesday, Lent Begins
Christians commonly celebrate Ash Wednesday with ashes on their forehead and fasting to start the Lenten season, according to britannica.com. The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the importance of reconciling with God. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which is March 5, 2025. Lent runs through April 17.
St. Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick's Day, while not a legal holiday in the United States, is nonetheless widely recognized and observed throughout the country as a celebration of Irish and Irish-American culture.