2011 Calendar of Holidays, Ethnic Heritage Days, Special Observances, Health Awareness Months, Sports Events and Moon Phases

The year 2011 is the late year: the Super Bowl is February 6, Easter is April 24, Chinese New Year is February 3, the Kentucky Derby is May 7, and the first and only Friday the 13^th isn't until May. You might want to plan your summer vacation and 4^th of July celebration in Athens, Greece and attend the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games from June 25 through July 4, 2011.

Whether you are planning your vacation, your health and wellness prevention screenings, your wedding, or your moon watching parties, this 2011 calendar of holidays and special events has just about all of it.

King James Bible Turns 400 in 2011
The King James Bible was translated into English and published in 1611 in England. The best selling book that literally changed the world is turning 400 years old in 2011. Click here to see an excellent video of the history and celebration of the King James Bible at the King James Bible Trust.

Chinese New Year- Year of the Rabbit:
The Chinese New Year is February 3, 2011 and it is the year of the Rabbit. Be sure to wear your red clothes to ward off evil spirits and bad fortune in accordance with Chinese folklore. New red clothes are even better since they help bring in a great new Chinese year.

2011 Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas:
Super Bowl XLV will be played on Sunday, February 6th at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Cowboys Stadium is the home of the Dallas Cowboys and for Super Bowl XLV, the NFL will increase the seating capacity to over 100,000 people. The 2011 Super Bowl attendance will be the largest in Super Bowl history. Click here to buy tickets.

To find approved dates for 2011 Jewish Weddings, click here.

To see the 10 official 2011 United States Federal Holidays, click here.

January 2011 Holidays, Health Awareness Days, Special Events and Moon Phases
January 2011 is the 150^th Anniversary of the American Civil War
January 2011 is the 20^th Anniversary of the Gulf War - Operation Desert Storm
January 2011 is the 25^th Anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion
January 2011 is the 75^th Anniversary of the Baseball Hall of Fame
January 2011 is the 75^th Anniversary of America's Billboard Magazine Music Hit Parade
January 2011 is National Blood Donor Month
January 2011 is National Book Month
January 2011 is National Eye Care Month
January 2011 is Cervical Health Awareness Month

1 New Year's Day
1 Kwanzaa, Imani (Faith)
6 Epiphany
17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observed
19 Tu B'Shevat (begins at Sunset)
26 Australia Day
28 Christa McAuliffe Day

January Moon Phases:
New Moon - January 4
First Quarter Moon - January 12
Full Moon - January 19
Last Quarter Moon - January 26

February 2011 Holidays, Health Awareness Days, Special Events and Moon Phases
February 2011 is American Heart Month
February 2011 is National Dental Month
February 2011 is Black History Month
February 2011 is National Bird Feeding Month
February 2011 is Chocolate Lover's Month

1 National Freedom Day
2 Ground Hog Day
2 Candlemas
3 Chinese New Year
4 National Wear Red Day
6 Super Bowl Sunday in Arlington, Texas
8 Boy Scout Day
12 Lincoln's Birthday
14 National Donor Day
14 Valentine's Day
17 Ash Wednesday
18 National Women's Heart Day (3^rd Friday in February)
20 National Women's Heart Health Day
21 President's Day
22 Washington's Birthday

February 2011 Moon Phases:
New Moon - February 2
First Quarter - February 11
Full Moon - February 18
Last Quarter Moon - February 24

March 2011 Holidays, Health Awareness Days, Special Events and Moon Phases
March 2011 is Diabetes Alert Month
March 2011 is Kidney Month
March 2011 is American Red Cross Month
March 2011 is National Women's History Month
March 2011 is Irish-American Heritage Month
March 2011 is National Nutrition Month
March 6-12, 2011 is National Girl Scout Week
March Third Week is National Poison Prevention Week

2 Read Across America - Dr. Seuss Birthday
8 Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday
9 Ash Wednesday and Lent
13 Daylight Savings Time Begins
17 St. Patrick's Day
20 First Day of Spring
20 Purim
26 Earth Hour - turn your lights off from 8:30-9:30 pm in your local time zone

March 2011 Moon Phases:
New Moon - March 4
First Quarter - March 12
Full Moon - March 19
Last Quarter Moon - March 26

April 2011 Holidays, Health Awareness Days, Special Events and Moon Phases
April 2011 is Cancer Control Month
April 2011 is Alcohol Awareness Month
April 2011 is National Autism Awareness Month
April 2011 is Physical Awareness Month
April 2011 is National Kite Month

1 April Fool's Day; All Fool's Day
7 World Health Day
14 National Eating Disorders Awareness and Screening Day
15 Federal Income Tax Due
17 Palm Sunday
19 Passover Begins
22 Earth Day
22 Good Friday
24 Easter
26 Last day of Passover
27 Administrative Professionals Day

April 2011 Moon Phases:
New Moon - April 3
First Quarter - April 11
Full Moon - April 17
Last Quarter - April 24

May 2011 Holidays, Health Awareness Days, Special Events and Moon Phases
May 2011 is Healthy Vision Month
May 2011 is National Stroke Awareness Month
May 2011 is National Arthritis Month
May 2011 is Older Americans Month
May 2011 is Safe Boating Month
May 2011 is National Sports and Fitness Month
May 2011 is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

1 May Day
2 Lag B'Omer
3 National Teachers Day
5 Cinco de Mayo
7 Kentucky Derby
8 Mother's Day
12 Nurse's Day
13 Friday the 13th
15 Peace Officers Memorial Day
21 Armed Forces Day
21 Ascension Day
22 National Maritime Day
23 Victoria Day
25 National Senior Health & Fitness Day
29 Indianapolis 500
30 Memorial Day Observed
31 World No Smoking Day

May Moon Phases:
New Moon - May 3
First Quarter Moon - May 10
Full Moon - May 17
Last Quarter Moon - May 24

June 2011 Holidays, Health Awareness Days, Special Events and Moon Phases
June 2011 is Home Safety Month
June 2011 is National Dairy Month
June 2011 is National Rose Month
June 2011 is Men's Health Month

1 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins
3-6 College World Series of Baseball
5 World Environment Day
6 D-Day Honor Veterans
7 National Cancer Survivor's Day
8 Shavuo'ot
14 Flag Day
15 Total Lunar Eclipse
19 Juneteenth
19 Father's Day
21 Summer Begins
June 25-July 4 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece

June 2011 Moon Phases:
New Moon - June 1
First Quarter - June 8
Full Moon - June 15
Last Quarter - June 23

July 2011 Holidays, Health Awareness Days, Special Events and Moon Phases
July 2011 is Sun Safety Month
July 2011 is Blueberry Month
July 2011 is National Parks and Recreation Month

1 Canada Day
4 Independence Day
14 Bastille Day
18-24 Special Olympics 2011 USA National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska
24 Parent's Day

July 2011 Moon Phases:
New Moon - July 1
First Quarter - July 8
Full Moon - July 15
Last Quarter - July 23
New Moon - July 30

August 2011 Holidays, Health Awareness Days, Special Events and Moon Phases
August 2011 is Immunization Awareness Month
August 2011 is Cataract Awareness Month
August 2011 is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month

1 Ramadan
1-7 World Breastfeeding Week
9 Tisha B'Av
15 Assumption Day
19 National Aviation Day
26 Women's Equality Day
30 Eid ul-Fitr

August 2011 Moon Phases:
First Quarter - August 6
Full Moon - August 13
Last Quarter - August 21
New Moon - August 28

September 2011 Holidays, Health Awareness Days, Special Events and Moon Phases
September 2011 is Take A Loved One to the Doctor Month
September 2011 is National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 2011 - Last Week is Single American's Week
September 2011 is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

5 Labor Day
11 Patriot Day
11 Grandparent's Day
16 16^th de Septiembre
17 Constitution Day
21 International Day of Peace
23 Autumn Begins
23 Native American Day
28 National Women's Health & Fitness Day
29 Rosh Hashanah

September 2011 Moon Phases:
First Quarter Moon - September 4
Full Moon - September 12
Last Quarter Moon - September 20
New Moon - September 27

October 2011 Holidays, Health Awareness Days, Special Events and Moon Phases
October 2011 is National Dental Hygiene Month
October 2011 is National Breast Cancer Month
October 2011 is World Series of Baseball Month
October 2011 is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

3 National Child Health Day
8 National Children's Day
8 Yom Kippur
10 Thanksgiving in Canada
10 Columbus Day
13 Succoth
15 Sweetest Day
16 National Boss Day
20 Sh'mini Atz
21 Simchat Torah
23 Mother-in-Law Day
24 United Nations Day
31 Halloween

October 2011 Moon Phases:
First Quarter Moon - October 3
Full Moon - October 11
Last Quarter Moon - October 19
New Moon - October 26

November 2011 Holidays, Health Awareness Days, Special Events and Moon Phases
November 2011 is American Diabetes Month
November 2011 is American Indian Heritage Month
November 2011 is Alaska Native Heritage Month
November 2011 is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November 2011 is National Healthy Skin Month
November 2011 is National Family Caregivers Month

1 All Saints Day
2 All Soul's Day
6 Daylight Saving Time Ends
8 Election Day
11 Veteran's Day
11 Armistice Day
11 Remembrance Day
24 Thanksgiving Day
26 Islamic New Year

November 2011 Moon Phases:
First Quarter Moon - November 2
Full Moon - November 10
Last Quarter - November 18
New Moon - November 25

December 2011 Holidays, Health Awareness Days, Special Events and Moon Phases
December 2011 is Stress Management Month
December 2011 is Colorectal Cancer Education and Awareness Month

1 AIDS Awareness Day
1 Chanukah begins at Sunset
5 Islamic Ashura
7 Pearl Harbor Day in 1941
10 Human Rights Day
10 Total Lunar Eclipse
17 Wright Brothers Day
20 Hanukkah Begins
21 Winter Begins
25 Christmas Day
26 Kwanzaa, Umoja (Unity)
27 Kwanzaa, Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
28 Kwanzaa, Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)
29 Kwanzaa, Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
30 Kwanzaa, Nia (Purpose)
31 Kwanzaa, Kuumba (Creativity)
31 New Year's Eve

December 2011 Moon Phases:
First Quarter Moon - December 2
Full Moon - December 10
Last Quarter Moon - December 17
New Moon - December 24