Past year · United States
The year of a new president, a recession's turning point, Flight 1549 and the H1N1 pandemic
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Free printable 2009 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".
2009 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 2009: Independence Day fell on a Saturday, so the federal day off was Friday, July 3, 2009.
| Date | Holiday or observance | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
| 1 Thu | New Year's Day | Federal holiday |
| 19 Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday |
| 20 Tue | Inauguration Day Holiday for federal employees in the Washington, DC area only. | Federal holiday |
| 26 Mon | Lunar New Year | Cultural |
| February | ||
| 2 Mon | Groundhog Day | Observance |
| 14 Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| 16 Mon | Presidents' Day The official federal name is Washington's Birthday. | Federal holiday |
| 24 Tue | Mardi Gras | Cultural |
| 25 Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious |
| March | ||
| 8 Sun | Daylight Saving Time begins Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time (except Arizona and Hawaii). | Clock change |
| 17 Tue | St. Patrick's Day | Observance |
| 20 Fri | March Equinox (Spring begins) At 7:43 a.m. ET. | Season |
| April | ||
| 1 Wed | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| 9 Thu | Passover (first day) Begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. | Religious |
| 10 Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| 12 Sun | Easter Sunday | Religious |
| 22 Wed | Earth Day | Observance |
| May | ||
| 5 Tue | Cinco de Mayo | Cultural |
| 10 Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 25 Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
| June | ||
| 14 Sun | Flag Day | Observance |
| 19 Fri | Juneteenth Recognized by many states at the time. It became a federal holiday in 2021. | Observance |
| 21 Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
| 21 Sun | June Solstice (Summer begins) At 1:45 a.m. ET. | Season |
| July | ||
| 3 Fri | Independence Day (observed) Independence Day fell on a Saturday, so federal employees had Friday, July 3, 2009 off. | Federal holiday |
| 4 Sat | Independence Day · observed Jul 3 | Federal holiday |
| August | ||
| 22 Sat | 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 |
| September | ||
| 7 Mon | Labor Day | Federal holiday |
| 11 Fri | Patriot Day | Observance |
| 13 Sun | National Grandparents Day | Observance |
| 19 Sat | Rosh Hashanah Begins at sundown on Friday, September 18, 2009. | Religious |
| 20 Sun | 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 |
| 22 Tue | September Equinox (Fall begins) At 5:18 p.m. ET. | Season |
| 28 Mon | Yom Kippur Begins at sundown on Sunday, September 27, 2009. | Religious |
| October | ||
| 12 Mon | Columbus Day Many states and cities observe Indigenous Peoples' Day on this date. | Federal holiday |
| 31 Sat | Halloween | Observance |
| November | ||
| 1 Sun | Daylight Saving Time ends Clocks move back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time. | Clock change |
| 11 Wed | Veterans Day | Federal holiday |
| 26 Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Federal holiday |
| 27 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 |
| 27 Fri | Black Friday | Observance |
| December | ||
| 12 Sat | Hanukkah (first day) Begins at sundown on Friday, December 11, 2009. | Religious |
| 21 Mon | December Solstice (Winter begins) At 12:46 p.m. ET. | Season |
| 24 Thu | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 25 Fri | Christmas Day | Federal holiday |
| 26 Sat | Kwanzaa begins | Cultural |
| 31 Thu | New Year's Eve | Observance |
History
The United States entered 2009 in a severe recession and with a change of presidential administrations. Barack Obama was inaugurated on January 20 as the first African American president. Congress enacted a large recovery package in February, while the Treasury and Federal Reserve continued emergency measures begun during the financial crisis. General Motors entered a court-supervised bankruptcy on June 1 and emerged from restructuring in July. The recession officially ended in June, although unemployment and household hardship remained high well afterward.
Two stories showed institutions responding under pressure. On January 15, US Airways Flight 1549 lost thrust in both engines after striking birds and landed on the Hudson River; all 155 people aboard survived. In spring, a newly identified H1N1 influenza virus spread in the United States and abroad. Federal officials declared a public health emergency on April 26, the World Health Organization declared a pandemic in June, and an autumn vaccination campaign followed.
The year also brought important cultural and legal milestones. The Senate confirmed Sonia Sotomayor as the first Latina Supreme Court justice. Michael Jackson's death prompted worldwide mourning, the New York Yankees won their 27th World Series, and James Cameron's Avatar opened in December. Pittsburgh won both the Super Bowl and Stanley Cup, Slumdog Millionaire received the Best Picture Oscar, the Black Eyed Peas led Billboard's year-end chart, and Time named Federal Reserve chair Ben Bernanke Person of the Year.
After a bird strike caused an almost complete loss of thrust in both engines, Captain Chesley Sullenberger and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles ditched an Airbus A320 in the Hudson River. Ferry crews and other responders helped rescue all 150 passengers and five crew members.
Read the full storyObama took office before a vast crowd in Washington and became the first African American president. His inaugural address confronted recession and war while calling for civic responsibility. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath again the next evening after words were misplaced during the public ceremony.
Read the full storyPresident Obama signed an approximately $787 billion package of tax relief, aid to states and spending on infrastructure, energy, health and education. Congress designed the measure to support demand and employment during the recession, though economists and politicians continued to debate its size and composition.
Federal officials declared a public health emergency as infections from a newly identified influenza A(H1N1) virus appeared in several states. The declaration helped agencies release supplies and coordinate their response. The World Health Organization characterized the global outbreak as a pandemic on June 11.
Read the full storyGM entered a government-supported bankruptcy after falling sales, heavy debt and the credit crisis made its existing structure unsustainable. A new company acquired most operating assets and emerged in July, with the US Treasury as its largest shareholder and several brands, plants and dealerships slated for closure.
Read the full storySinger and performer Michael Jackson died at age 50 after suffering cardiac arrest caused by acute propofol intoxication. News of his death spread rapidly across television and the internet, producing a worldwide outpouring and renewed attention to the recordings, performances and controversies of his career.
The Senate confirmed Judge Sonia Sotomayor by a 68-31 vote. Sworn in two days later, she became the Court's first Latina justice and its third woman. Her nomination followed almost 17 years as a federal judge and replaced retiring Justice David Souter.
Read the full storyPresident Obama used a joint-session address to make the case for health-insurance reform, describing proposed consumer protections, subsidies and a marketplace for coverage. The speech came amid contentious town halls and legislative negotiations that eventually produced the Affordable Care Act in March 2010.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Obama as the Peace Prize recipient, citing his efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation. The selection, less than nine months into his presidency, surprised supporters and critics alike. Obama accepted the prize in Oslo on December 10.
An Army psychiatrist opened fire at the Soldier Readiness Processing Center at Fort Hood, Texas, killing 13 people and wounding more than 30. Military police officers stopped the attack and the gunman was later convicted by a military court and sentenced to death.
The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies four games to two, completing the series at the new Yankee Stadium. Hideki Matsui drove in six runs in Game 6 and became World Series MVP, giving New York its first championship since 2000.
James Cameron's science-fiction film Avatar opened nationwide after years of technical development. Its performance-capture imagery and stereoscopic presentation helped drive interest in digital 3D exhibition, and its global theatrical revenue eventually established a box-office record after later rereleases.
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 2009 — from key dates and calendar statistics to major events and achievements.
Important dates in 2009
Earth Ox
Notable winners and milestones in 2009
How many of each weekday 2009 had.
How many of each weekday 2009 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.
Friday, March 20, 2009
7:43 a.m. ET
Sunday, June 21, 2009
1:45 a.m. ET
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
5:18 p.m. ET
Monday, December 21, 2009
12:46 p.m. ET
Sunday, March 8, 2009. Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time (except Arizona and Hawaii).
Clock changeSunday, November 1, 2009. Clocks move back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time.
| Month | New Moon | First Quarter | Full Moon | Last Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26 2:55 a.m. | 4 6:56 a.m. | 10 10:26 p.m. | 17 9:46 p.m. |
| February | 24 8:35 p.m. | 2 6:13 p.m. | 9 9:49 a.m. | 16 4:37 p.m. |
| March | 26 12:05 p.m. | 4 2:46 a.m. | 10 10:37 p.m. | 18 1:47 p.m. |
| April | 24 11:22 p.m. | 2 10:33 a.m. | 9 10:55 a.m. | 17 9:35 a.m. |
| May | 24 8:11 a.m. | 1 4:43 p.m. 30 11:22 p.m. | 9 12:01 a.m. | 17 3:25 a.m. |
| June | 22 3:35 p.m. | 29 7:28 a.m. | 7 2:11 p.m. | 15 6:14 p.m. |
| July | 21 10:34 p.m. | 28 5:59 p.m. | 7 5:21 a.m. | 15 5:53 a.m. |
| August | 20 6:01 a.m. | 27 7:41 a.m. | 5 8:54 p.m. | 13 2:55 p.m. |
| September | 18 2:44 p.m. | 26 12:49 a.m. | 4 12:02 p.m. | 11 10:15 p.m. |
| October | 18 1:33 a.m. | 25 8:42 p.m. | 4 2:10 a.m. | 11 4:56 a.m. |
| November | 16 2:13 p.m. | 24 4:38 p.m. | 2 2:13 p.m. | 9 10:55 a.m. |
| December | 16 7:02 a.m. | 24 12:35 p.m. | 2 2:30 a.m. 31 2:12 p.m.Blue Moon | 8 7:12 p.m. |
Reuse your calendar
Every year that starts on a Thursday and is a common (non-leap) year has exactly the same dates and weekdays as 2009. That means a printed 2009 calendar works again in 2015, 2026, 2037.Holidays tied to the moon, such as Easter, will still move.
Why calendars repeatFAQ
2009 started on a Thursday (January 1, 2009) and ended on a Thursday (December 31, 2009). It had 365 days, 53 ISO weeks and 251 working days once federal holidays are excluded.
No. 2009 was a common year with 365 days, so February had 28 days. The nearest leap years were 2008 and 2012. See leap years explained.
1987, 1998, 2015, 2026, 2037 share the exact same calendar as 2009: they start on a Thursday and are common years. A 2009 calendar can be reused in 2015, 2026, 2037. Use the same calendar year finder for any other year.
Thanksgiving Day 2009 was on Thursday, November 26, 2009. Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November, so it can fall between November 22 and November 28. Read more about Thanksgiving.
Easter Sunday 2009 was on Sunday, April 12, 2009, with Good Friday on Friday, April 10, 2009. Western Easter always falls between March 22 and April 25. See how the date of Easter is calculated.
2009 is the Year of the Earth Ox, which began with Lunar New Year on Monday, January 26, 2009. Anyone born between January 1 and January 25, 2009 belongs to the previous zodiac year, the Earth Rat.
George W. Bush served until January 20, 2009, when Barack Obama (Democratic) was inaugurated as the 44th president, with Joe Biden as vice president.
There were 10 federal holidays in 2009, 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.