There are numerous observances that must also be considered. The following is a list of these observances:
■ African-American History Month (February) ■ Women’s History Month (March) ■ Irish-American Heritage Month (March) ■ Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May) ■ Older Americans Month (May) ■ Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act (July 26) ■ Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) ■ American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month (November)
These are available from the United States Census Bureau’s Facts for Features series and can be accessed from http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/ facts_for_features_special_editions/cb11-ff13.html.