Past year · United States
A year of marriage equality, climate diplomacy, racial reckoning and reusable-rocketry progress
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Free printable 2015 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".
2015 had 10 federal holidays. 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 2015: Independence Day fell on a Saturday, so the federal day off was Friday, July 3, 2015.
| Date | Holiday or observance | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
| 1 Thu | New Year's Day | Federal holiday |
| 19 Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday |
| 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 |
| 17 Tue | Mardi Gras | Cultural |
| 18 Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious |
| 19 Thu | Lunar New Year | Cultural |
| 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 6:45 p.m. ET. | Season |
| April | ||
| 1 Wed | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| 3 Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| 4 Sat | Passover (first day) Begins at sundown on Friday, April 3, 2015. | Religious |
| 5 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 |
| 18 Thu | 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 |
| 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 12:37 p.m. ET. | Season |
| July | ||
| 3 Fri | Independence Day (observed) Independence Day fell on a Saturday, so federal employees had Friday, July 3, 2015 off. | Federal holiday |
| 4 Sat | Independence Day · observed Jul 3 | Federal holiday |
| 17 Fri | 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 | ||
| 7 Mon | Labor Day | Federal holiday |
| 11 Fri | Patriot Day | Observance |
| 13 Sun | National Grandparents Day | Observance |
| 14 Mon | Rosh Hashanah Begins at sundown on Sunday, September 13, 2015. | Religious |
| 23 Wed | Yom Kippur Begins at sundown on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. | Religious |
| 23 Wed | 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 |
| 23 Wed | September Equinox (Fall begins) At 4:20 a.m. ET. | Season |
| 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 | Black Friday | Observance |
| December | ||
| 7 Mon | Hanukkah (first day) Begins at sundown on Sunday, December 6, 2015. | Religious |
| 21 Mon | December Solstice (Winter begins) At 11:48 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 Supreme Court reshaped civil law in 2015. On June 26, Obergefell v. Hodges held that the Fourteenth Amendment protects same-sex couples' right to marry throughout the United States. Four months earlier, the Federal Communications Commission adopted open-internet rules that barred broadband providers from blocking, throttling or selling paid priority to lawful online traffic. Both actions inspired celebration, opposition and years of political and legal argument.
The country also confronted racist violence and questions about public memory. Nine Black worshippers were murdered during Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Survivors and relatives offered striking expressions of faith while federal and state prosecutors pursued the killer. The attack accelerated efforts to remove the Confederate battle flag from the South Carolina State House grounds and reopened debate over Confederate symbols elsewhere.
Major international developments arrived late in the year. Coordinated attacks in Paris killed 130 people in November. On December 12, nearly every country adopted the Paris Agreement, creating a shared framework for limiting climate change through national plans and repeated reviews. Nine days later, SpaceX launched eleven communications satellites and landed the Falcon 9 first stage near Cape Canaveral. The booster landing demonstrated a central part of the company's plan to reuse orbital-class rockets and lower launch costs.
Attackers killed twelve people at the offices of the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo and nearby streets. Related violence over the next two days brought the death toll to seventeen victims and prompted mass demonstrations in France.
The New England Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28–24 in Glendale, Arizona. Rookie Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson's pass at the goal line with 20 seconds remaining, securing New England's fourth Super Bowl championship.
The Federal Communications Commission voted to prohibit broadband blocking, throttling and paid prioritization. It reclassified broadband internet access under Title II while declining to apply many traditional telephone regulations.
Read the full storyA magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near Gorkha, Nepal, killing nearly 9,000 people and damaging communities across the region. Historic buildings collapsed in Kathmandu, and avalanches struck Mount Everest.
A white supremacist killed nine Black parishioners during Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. The victims included the church's pastor, state Senator Clementa Pinckney.
Read the full storyIn Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court ruled 5–4 that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry and that states must recognize lawful same-sex marriages performed elsewhere.
Read the full storyIran, the United States and five other powers finalized the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Iran accepted limits and monitoring of its nuclear program in exchange for relief from nuclear-related sanctions.
Pope Francis became the first pope to address a joint meeting of Congress. He spoke about immigration, poverty, religious liberty, the death penalty and environmental responsibility during his first visit to the United States.
The Royals defeated the New York Mets in five games, winning the deciding game in twelve innings at Citi Field. It was Kansas City's first World Series championship since 1985.
Attackers targeted the Bataclan concert hall, restaurants and the area near Stade de France. The coordinated assault killed 130 victims and led France to declare a state of emergency.
Parties at the UN climate conference adopted an agreement to keep warming well below 2 degrees Celsius and pursue efforts toward 1.5 degrees. Countries committed to submit and strengthen national climate plans over time.
Read the full storyAfter launching eleven Orbcomm satellites, a Falcon 9 first stage returned to Landing Zone 1 at Cape Canaveral. It was the first landing of an orbital-class rocket stage after an operational launch.
Read the full storyGold 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 2015 — from key dates and calendar statistics to major events and achievements.
Important dates in 2015
Wood Goat
Notable winners and milestones in 2015
How many of each weekday 2015 had.
How many of each weekday 2015 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, 2015
6:45 p.m. ET
Sunday, June 21, 2015
12:37 p.m. ET
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
4:20 a.m. ET
Monday, December 21, 2015
11:48 p.m. ET
Sunday, March 8, 2015. Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time (except Arizona and Hawaii).
Clock changeSunday, November 1, 2015. Clocks move back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time.
| Month | New Moon | First Quarter | Full Moon | Last Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 8:13 a.m. | 26 11:48 p.m. | 4 11:53 p.m. | 13 4:46 a.m. |
| February | 18 6:47 p.m. | 25 12:14 p.m. | 3 6:09 p.m. | 11 10:50 p.m. |
| March | 20 5:36 a.m. | 27 3:43 a.m. | 5 1:05 p.m. | 13 1:48 p.m. |
| April | 18 2:56 p.m. | 25 7:54 p.m. | 4 8:05 a.m. | 11 11:44 p.m. |
| May | 18 12:13 a.m. | 25 1:18 p.m. | 3 11:42 p.m. | 11 6:35 a.m. |
| June | 16 10:05 a.m. | 24 7:02 a.m. | 2 12:19 p.m. | 9 11:41 a.m. |
| July | 15 9:24 p.m. | 24 12:04 a.m. | 1 10:19 p.m. 31 6:42 a.m.Blue Moon | 8 4:24 p.m. |
| August | 14 10:53 a.m. | 22 3:31 p.m. | 29 2:35 p.m. | 6 10:03 p.m. |
| September | 13 2:41 a.m. | 21 4:58 a.m. | 27 10:50 p.m. | 5 5:54 a.m. |
| October | 12 8:05 p.m. | 20 4:30 p.m. | 27 8:05 a.m. | 4 5:05 p.m. |
| November | 11 12:47 p.m. | 19 1:27 a.m. | 25 5:44 p.m. | 3 7:23 a.m. |
| December | 11 5:29 a.m. | 18 10:14 a.m. | 25 6:11 a.m. | 3 2:40 a.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 2015. That means a printed 2015 calendar works again in 2026, 2037, 2043.Holidays tied to the moon, such as Easter, will still move.
Why calendars repeatFAQ
2015 started on a Thursday (January 1, 2015) and ended on a Thursday (December 31, 2015). It had 365 days, 53 ISO weeks and 251 working days once federal holidays are excluded.
No. 2015 was a common year with 365 days, so February had 28 days. The nearest leap years were 2012 and 2016. See leap years explained.
1998, 2009, 2026, 2037, 2043 share the exact same calendar as 2015: they start on a Thursday and are common years. A 2015 calendar can be reused in 2026, 2037, 2043. Use the same calendar year finder for any other year.
Thanksgiving Day 2015 was on Thursday, November 26, 2015. Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November, so it can fall between November 22 and November 28. Read more about Thanksgiving.
Easter Sunday 2015 was on Sunday, April 5, 2015, with Good Friday on Friday, April 3, 2015. Western Easter always falls between March 22 and April 25. See how the date of Easter is calculated.
2015 is the Year of the Wood Goat, which began with Lunar New Year on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Anyone born between January 1 and February 18, 2015 belongs to the previous zodiac year, the Wood Horse.
Barack Obama (Democratic) was the 44th president throughout 2015, with Joe Biden as vice president.
There were 10 federal holidays in 2015. 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.