Past year · United States
The year of YouTube's first upload, Hurricane Katrina, a comet collision and a new Xbox
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Free printable 2005 calendars: the Year PDF fits all twelve months on one US Letter page, and the Monthly PDF gives each month its own page with holidays written in the day boxes. Both are landscape and print well on A4 with "fit to page".
2005 had 10 federal holidays plus Inauguration Day on January 20 for federal workers around Washington, DC. The list below also includes 31 widely observed religious, cultural and civic dates, the start of each season and the daylight saving time changes. Federal holidays are shaded red on the calendar.
Observed dates in 2005: New Year's Day fell on a Saturday, so the federal day off was Friday, December 31, 2004. Christmas Day fell on a Sunday, so the federal day off was Monday, December 26, 2005.
| Date | Holiday or observance | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
| 1 Sat | New Year's Day · observed Dec 31 | Federal holiday |
| 17 Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday |
| 20 Thu | Inauguration Day Holiday for federal employees in the Washington, DC area only. | Federal holiday |
| 21 Fri | Eid al-Adha Date follows the Umm al-Qura calculation. Many US communities rely on moon sighting, so the day observed can differ by one day. | Religious |
| February | ||
| 2 Wed | Groundhog Day | Observance |
| 8 Tue | Mardi Gras | Cultural |
| 9 Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious |
| 9 Wed | Lunar New Year | Cultural |
| 14 Mon | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| 21 Mon | Presidents' Day The official federal name is Washington's Birthday. | Federal holiday |
| March | ||
| 17 Thu | St. Patrick's Day | Observance |
| 20 Sun | March Equinox (Spring begins) At 7:33 a.m. ET. | Season |
| 25 Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| 27 Sun | Easter Sunday | Religious |
| April | ||
| 1 Fri | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| 3 Sun | Daylight Saving Time begins Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time (except Arizona and Hawaii). | Clock change |
| 22 Fri | Earth Day | Observance |
| 24 Sun | Passover (first day) Begins at sundown on Saturday, April 23, 2005. | Religious |
| May | ||
| 5 Thu | Cinco de Mayo | Cultural |
| 8 Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 30 Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
| June | ||
| 14 Tue | Flag Day | Observance |
| 19 Sun | Juneteenth Recognized by many states at the time. It became a federal holiday in 2021. | Observance |
| 19 Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
| 21 Tue | June Solstice (Summer begins) At 2:46 a.m. ET. | Season |
| July | ||
| 4 Mon | Independence Day | Federal holiday |
| September | ||
| 5 Mon | Labor Day | Federal holiday |
| 11 Sun | Patriot Day | Observance |
| 11 Sun | National Grandparents Day | Observance |
| 22 Thu | September Equinox (Fall begins) At 6:22 p.m. ET. | Season |
| October | ||
| 4 Tue | Rosh Hashanah Begins at sundown on Monday, October 3, 2005. | Religious |
| 4 Tue | Ramadan begins Date follows the Umm al-Qura calculation. Many US communities rely on moon sighting, so the day observed can differ by one day. | Religious |
| 10 Mon | Columbus Day Many states and cities observe Indigenous Peoples' Day on this date. | Federal holiday |
| 13 Thu | Yom Kippur Begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 12, 2005. | Religious |
| 30 Sun | Daylight Saving Time ends Clocks move back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time. | Clock change |
| 31 Mon | Halloween | Observance |
| November | ||
| 3 Thu | Eid al-Fitr Date follows the Umm al-Qura calculation. Many US communities rely on moon sighting, so the day observed can differ by one day. | Religious |
| 11 Fri | Veterans Day | Federal holiday |
| 24 Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Federal holiday |
| 25 Fri | Black Friday | Observance |
| December | ||
| 21 Wed | December Solstice (Winter begins) At 1:35 p.m. ET. | Season |
| 24 Sat | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 25 Sun | Christmas Day · observed Dec 26 | Federal holiday |
| 26 Mon | Christmas Day (observed) Christmas Day fell on a Sunday, so federal employees had Monday, December 26, 2005 off. | Federal holiday |
| 26 Mon | Hanukkah (first day) Begins at sundown on Sunday, December 25, 2005. | Religious |
| 26 Mon | Kwanzaa begins | Cultural |
| 31 Sat | New Year's Eve | Observance |
History
The United States began 2005 with George W. Bush taking the oath for a second presidential term and American forces still deeply engaged in Iraq. Domestic arguments ranged from Social Security reform to the extraordinary congressional and court fight over Terri Schiavo's medical care. In July, Bush nominated John Roberts to the Supreme Court; Roberts became chief justice in September after William Rehnquist died. Sandra Day O'Connor's retirement created a second vacancy that would be filled by Samuel Alito in early 2006.
Hurricane Katrina defined the year. The storm crossed southern Florida, intensified to Category 5 over the Gulf of Mexico, and struck the northern Gulf Coast on August 29 as a large Category 3 hurricane. Storm surge devastated coastal Mississippi, levee failures flooded most of New Orleans, and the delayed public response became a national controversy. Hurricane Rita followed in September, adding damage along the Louisiana-Texas coast during the busiest Atlantic hurricane season then recorded.
A quieter transformation was taking place online and in living rooms. The YouTube domain was registered in February, the first video went up in April, and the service reached a public beta in May. NASA's Deep Impact probe struck comet Tempel 1 on July 4 to expose material beneath its surface. Microsoft released the Xbox 360 before Thanksgiving, beginning a new console generation. In sports, the Chicago White Sox ended an 88-year championship wait, while the NHL canceled an entire season because of a labor dispute.
Chief Justice William Rehnquist administered the oath to President George W. Bush at the US Capitol. Bush used his inaugural address to emphasize the spread of democratic government abroad, while security was unusually heavy and demonstrations accompanied the ceremonies in Washington.
New England defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX at Jacksonville. Deion Branch caught 11 passes for 133 yards and was named MVP. The victory gave coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady their third championship together.
Former PayPal employees Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim created a site intended to make online video easier to upload and share. Karim posted the first clip, “Me at the zoo,” on April 23, and YouTube entered public beta in May.
Read the full storyTerri Schiavo died in a Florida hospice 13 days after her feeding tube was removed under a state-court order. Her husband and parents had fought for years over her wishes and diagnosis. Congress passed emergency legislation, but federal courts declined to order treatment restored.
Revenge of the Sith completed George Lucas's prequel trilogy and showed Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader. The film earned more than $380 million in the United States and Canada and became the year's highest-grossing domestic release.
An 820-pound copper-reinforced impactor collided with Tempel 1 at about 23,000 miles per hour while a flyby spacecraft observed the plume. The planned collision exposed subsurface material and helped researchers study a comet's structure, dust, ice and organic compounds.
Read the full storyKatrina made landfall near Buras, Louisiana, as a Category 3 hurricane and produced a destructive storm surge across Louisiana and Mississippi. Levee and floodwall failures inundated much of New Orleans. The disaster caused more than 1,300 deaths and damage estimated at roughly $125 billion.
Read the full storyThe Senate confirmed John G. Roberts Jr. by a 78-22 vote, and Justice John Paul Stevens administered the judicial oath the same day. President Bush had first nominated Roberts to replace Sandra Day O'Connor, then chose him for chief justice after William Rehnquist died.
Rosa Parks died at her home in Detroit nearly 50 years after her arrest helped launch the Montgomery bus boycott. She later became the first woman to lie in honor in the US Capitol Rotunda, where tens of thousands of people paid their respects.
Read the full storyChicago beat the Houston Astros 1-0 in Game 4 to win its first World Series since 1917. Jermaine Dye drove in the only run and was named series MVP. The White Sox went 11-1 during the postseason and allowed seven runs in the four-game final.
Microsoft released its second video game console in the United States and Canada at $299.99 for the Core model and $399.99 for the package with a hard drive. Strong online features, high-definition graphics and early shortages shaped the holiday launch.
Read the full storyTransport Workers Union Local 100 shut down the city's subways and buses after contract talks failed, forcing millions of commuters to walk, cycle, carpool or work from home. A judge imposed escalating fines, and service resumed after union leaders ended the walkout on December 22.
Gold dots on the calendar above mark these dates. Articles are researched from primary and authoritative sources listed on each page.
At a glance
Quick facts about 2005 — from key dates and calendar statistics to major events and achievements.
Important dates in 2005
Wood Rooster
Notable winners and milestones in 2005
How many of each weekday 2005 had.
How many of each weekday 2005 had. A common year has 52 of every weekday plus one extra—the weekday it starts on; a leap year gets two extras.
Sky calendar
All times are US Eastern Time, calculated with standard astronomical algorithms (Meeus). Dates can differ by a day in other time zones.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
7:33 a.m. ET
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
2:46 a.m. ET
Thursday, September 22, 2005
6:22 p.m. ET
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
1:35 p.m. ET
Sunday, April 3, 2005. Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time (except Arizona and Hawaii).
Clock changeSunday, October 30, 2005. Clocks move back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time.
| Month | New Moon | First Quarter | Full Moon | Last Quarter |
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| January | 10 7:02 a.m. | 17 1:57 a.m. | 25 5:32 a.m. | 3 12:45 p.m. |
| February | 8 5:27 p.m. | 15 7:16 p.m. | 23 11:53 p.m. | 2 2:27 a.m. |
| March | 10 4:10 a.m. | 17 2:19 p.m. | 25 3:58 p.m. | 3 12:37 p.m. |
| April | 8 4:31 p.m. | 16 10:36 a.m. | 24 6:06 a.m. | 1 7:50 p.m. |
| May | 8 4:45 a.m. | 16 4:56 a.m. | 23 4:18 p.m. | 1 2:23 a.m. 30 7:47 a.m. |
| June | 6 5:55 p.m. | 14 9:22 p.m. | 22 12:13 a.m. | 28 2:23 p.m. |
| July | 6 8:02 a.m. | 14 11:20 a.m. | 21 7:00 a.m. | 27 11:19 p.m. |
| August | 4 11:04 p.m. | 12 10:38 p.m. | 19 1:52 p.m. | 26 11:18 a.m. |
| September | 3 2:45 p.m. | 11 7:36 a.m. | 17 10:00 p.m. | 25 2:40 a.m. |
| October | 3 6:27 a.m. | 10 3:00 p.m. | 17 8:13 a.m. | 24 9:16 p.m. |
| November | 1 8:24 p.m. | 8 8:57 p.m. | 15 7:57 p.m. | 23 5:10 p.m. |
| December | 1 10:00 a.m. 30 10:11 p.m. | 8 4:35 a.m. | 15 11:15 a.m. | 23 2:35 p.m. |
Reuse your calendar
Every year that starts on a Saturday and is a common (non-leap) year has exactly the same dates and weekdays as 2005. That means a printed 2005 calendar works again in 2011, 2022, 2033.Holidays tied to the moon, such as Easter, will still move.
Why calendars repeatFAQ
2005 started on a Saturday (January 1, 2005) and ended on a Saturday (December 31, 2005). It had 365 days, 52 ISO weeks and 251 working days once federal holidays are excluded.
No. 2005 was a common year with 365 days, so February had 28 days. The nearest leap years were 2004 and 2008. See leap years explained.
1983, 1994, 2011, 2022, 2033 share the exact same calendar as 2005: they start on a Saturday and are common years. A 2005 calendar can be reused in 2011, 2022, 2033. Use the same calendar year finder for any other year.
Thanksgiving Day 2005 was on Thursday, November 24, 2005. Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November, so it can fall between November 22 and November 28. Read more about Thanksgiving.
Easter Sunday 2005 was on Sunday, March 27, 2005, with Good Friday on Friday, March 25, 2005. Western Easter always falls between March 22 and April 25. See how the date of Easter is calculated.
2005 is the Year of the Wood Rooster, which began with Lunar New Year on Wednesday, February 9, 2005. Anyone born between January 1 and February 8, 2005 belongs to the previous zodiac year, the Wood Monkey.
George W. Bush (Republican) was the 43rd president throughout 2005, with Dick Cheney as vice president.
There were 10 federal holidays in 2005, plus Inauguration Day for federal workers in the Washington, DC area. When a holiday lands on a Saturday, federal employees get the Friday before off; a Sunday holiday moves to Monday. See how federal holidays work.