Past year · United States
A year of surveillance disclosures, a Boston tragedy, civil-rights rulings and a shutdown
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Free printable 2013 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".
2013 had 10 federal holidays plus Inauguration Day on January 21 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.
Every federal holiday in 2013 fell on a weekday, so no substitute "observed" days were needed.
| Date | Holiday or observance | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
| 1 Tue | New Year's Day | Federal holiday |
| 21 Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday |
| 21 Mon | Inauguration Day January 20 fell on a Sunday, so the public ceremony and holiday moved to Monday, January 21. | Federal holiday |
| February | ||
| 2 Sat | Groundhog Day | Observance |
| 10 Sun | Lunar New Year | Cultural |
| 12 Tue | Mardi Gras | Cultural |
| 13 Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious |
| 14 Thu | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| 18 Mon | Presidents' Day The official federal name is Washington's Birthday. | Federal holiday |
| March | ||
| 10 Sun | Daylight Saving Time begins Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time (except Arizona and Hawaii). | Clock change |
| 17 Sun | St. Patrick's Day | Observance |
| 20 Wed | March Equinox (Spring begins) At 7:01 a.m. ET. | Season |
| 26 Tue | Passover (first day) Begins at sundown on Monday, March 25, 2013. | Religious |
| 29 Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| 31 Sun | Easter Sunday | Religious |
| April | ||
| 1 Mon | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| 22 Mon | Earth Day | Observance |
| May | ||
| 5 Sun | Cinco de Mayo | Cultural |
| 12 Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 27 Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
| June | ||
| 14 Fri | Flag Day | Observance |
| 16 Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
| 19 Wed | Juneteenth Recognized by many states at the time. It became a federal holiday in 2021. | Observance |
| 21 Fri | June Solstice (Summer begins) At 1:03 a.m. ET. | Season |
| July | ||
| 4 Thu | Independence Day | Federal holiday |
| 9 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 |
| August | ||
| 8 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 |
| September | ||
| 2 Mon | Labor Day | Federal holiday |
| 5 Thu | Rosh Hashanah Begins at sundown on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. | Religious |
| 8 Sun | National Grandparents Day | Observance |
| 11 Wed | Patriot Day | Observance |
| 14 Sat | Yom Kippur Begins at sundown on Friday, September 13, 2013. | Religious |
| 22 Sun | September Equinox (Fall begins) At 4:43 p.m. ET. | Season |
| October | ||
| 14 Mon | Columbus Day Many states and cities observe Indigenous Peoples' Day on this date. | Federal holiday |
| 15 Tue | 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 |
| 31 Thu | Halloween | Observance |
| November | ||
| 3 Sun | Daylight Saving Time ends Clocks move back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time. | Clock change |
| 11 Mon | Veterans Day | Federal holiday |
| 28 Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Federal holiday |
| 28 Thu | Hanukkah (first day) Begins at sundown on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. | Religious |
| 29 Fri | Black Friday | Observance |
| December | ||
| 21 Sat | December Solstice (Winter begins) At 12:11 p.m. ET. | Season |
| 24 Tue | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 25 Wed | Christmas Day | Federal holiday |
| 26 Thu | Kwanzaa begins | Cultural |
| 31 Tue | New Year's Eve | Observance |
History
The United States began 2013 with President Barack Obama starting his second term and lawmakers still divided over taxes, spending and health care. That division became tangible on October 1, when a lapse in appropriations shut parts of the federal government for sixteen days. Earlier, the Supreme Court struck down the federal definition of marriage in Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, a decision that extended federal recognition to lawful same-sex marriages.
Two stories changed how Americans thought about public safety and government power. Bombs near the Boston Marathon finish line killed three people and injured hundreds on April 15, followed by an extraordinary regional manhunt. In June, documents provided by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden revealed secret surveillance programs and triggered arguments about privacy, intelligence oversight and the reach of digital data collection.
Culture and sports supplied moments of shared attention. The Baltimore Ravens won a Super Bowl interrupted by a power outage, while the Boston Red Sox returned to Fenway Park and clinched the World Series months after the marathon attack. Netflix released House of Cards as a complete season, strengthening the case for streaming-first television. Pope Francis was elected in March, Nelson Mandela died in December, and the final episode of Breaking Bad drew a large audience to a drama that had grown from a modest cable debut into a national conversation.
President Barack Obama took the public oath of office at the US Capitol after beginning his second term with a private Sunday ceremony. His inaugural address emphasized equality, collective action and unfinished work on climate, immigration and civil rights.
The Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34–31 in Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans. A power failure stopped play for about 34 minutes, and Baltimore held off a strong second-half comeback after building a 28–6 lead.
The conclave elected Argentina's Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the 266th pope. He became the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pope and the first to choose the name Francis.
Two bombs exploded near the Boston Marathon finish line, killing three people and injuring hundreds. The attack prompted a rapid investigation, a regional manhunt and years of medical care and remembrance for survivors and families.
Read the full storyA violent tornado crossed Moore and nearby communities, killing 24 people and destroying homes, schools and businesses. The National Weather Service rated it EF5, the highest category on the Enhanced Fujita scale.
Read the full storyThe Guardian published a secret court order requiring Verizon to provide telephone metadata to the National Security Agency. The document, supplied by Edward Snowden, opened a wider series of disclosures about surveillance and government oversight.
Read the full storyUnited States v. Windsor invalidated Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act. The 5–4 decision required the federal government to recognize same-sex marriages that were lawful under state law.
Read the full storyA Florida jury acquitted George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Alicia Garza's response and the hashtag promoted by Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi helped form Black Lives Matter.
AMC broadcast the final episode of Breaking Bad, closing Walter White's five-season story. The drama's audience had expanded sharply through streaming and word of mouth, illustrating how on-demand viewing could revive and grow a television series.
A funding lapse closed many federal operations and furloughed hundreds of thousands of workers. The shutdown ended October 17 after Congress passed, and President Obama signed, temporary appropriations and a debt-limit suspension.
Read the full storyThe Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in six games and won the championship at home for the first time since 1918. David Ortiz was named World Series Most Valuable Player.
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black president and a central figure in ending apartheid, died at his Johannesburg home. Memorials around the world honored his political courage, long imprisonment and commitment to reconciliation.
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 2013 — from key dates and calendar statistics to major events and achievements.
Important dates in 2013
Water Snake
Notable winners and milestones in 2013
How many of each weekday 2013 had.
How many of each weekday 2013 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.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
7:01 a.m. ET
Friday, June 21, 2013
1:03 a.m. ET
Sunday, September 22, 2013
4:43 p.m. ET
Saturday, December 21, 2013
12:11 p.m. ET
Sunday, March 10, 2013. Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time (except Arizona and Hawaii).
Clock changeSunday, November 3, 2013. Clocks move back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time.
| Month | New Moon | First Quarter | Full Moon | Last Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11 2:43 p.m. | 18 6:45 p.m. | 26 11:38 p.m. | 4 10:58 p.m. |
| February | 10 2:20 a.m. | 17 3:30 p.m. | 25 3:26 p.m. | 3 8:56 a.m. |
| March | 11 3:51 p.m. | 19 1:26 p.m. | 27 5:27 a.m. | 4 4:52 p.m. |
| April | 10 5:35 a.m. | 18 8:30 a.m. | 25 3:57 p.m. | 3 12:36 a.m. |
| May | 9 8:28 p.m. | 18 12:34 a.m. | 25 12:24 a.m. | 2 7:13 a.m. 31 2:58 p.m. |
| June | 8 11:56 a.m. | 16 1:23 p.m. | 23 7:32 a.m. | 30 12:53 a.m. |
| July | 8 3:14 a.m. | 15 11:18 p.m. | 22 2:15 p.m. | 29 1:43 p.m. |
| August | 6 5:50 p.m. | 14 6:56 a.m. | 20 9:44 p.m. | 28 5:35 a.m. |
| September | 5 7:36 a.m. | 12 1:08 p.m. | 19 7:12 a.m. | 26 11:56 p.m. |
| October | 4 8:34 p.m. | 11 7:02 p.m. | 18 7:37 p.m. | 26 7:40 p.m. |
| November | 3 7:49 a.m. | 10 12:56 a.m. | 17 10:15 a.m. | 25 2:27 p.m. |
| December | 2 7:22 p.m. | 9 10:11 a.m. | 17 4:28 a.m. | 25 8:47 a.m. |
Reuse your calendar
Every year that starts on a Tuesday and is a common (non-leap) year has exactly the same dates and weekdays as 2013. That means a printed 2013 calendar works again in 2019, 2030, 2041.Holidays tied to the moon, such as Easter, will still move.
Why calendars repeatFAQ
2013 started on a Tuesday (January 1, 2013) and ended on a Tuesday (December 31, 2013). It had 365 days, 52 ISO weeks and 251 working days once federal holidays are excluded.
No. 2013 was a common year with 365 days, so February had 28 days. The nearest leap years were 2012 and 2016. See leap years explained.
1991, 2002, 2019, 2030, 2041 share the exact same calendar as 2013: they start on a Tuesday and are common years. A 2013 calendar can be reused in 2019, 2030, 2041. Use the same calendar year finder for any other year.
Thanksgiving Day 2013 was on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November, so it can fall between November 22 and November 28. Read more about Thanksgiving.
Easter Sunday 2013 was on Sunday, March 31, 2013, with Good Friday on Friday, March 29, 2013. Western Easter always falls between March 22 and April 25. See how the date of Easter is calculated.
2013 is the Year of the Water Snake, which began with Lunar New Year on Sunday, February 10, 2013. Anyone born between January 1 and February 9, 2013 belongs to the previous zodiac year, the Water Dragon.
Barack Obama (Democratic) was the 44th president throughout 2013, with Joe Biden as vice president.
There were 10 federal holidays in 2013, 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.