Past year · United States
The year of bank failures, major strikes, the Maui fires and a divided Congress
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Free printable 2023 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".
2023 had 11 federal holidays. The list below also includes 30 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 2023: New Year's Day fell on a Sunday, so the federal day off was Monday, January 2, 2023. Veterans Day fell on a Saturday, so the federal day off was Friday, November 10, 2023.
| Date | Holiday or observance | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
| 1 Sun | New Year's Day · observed Jan 2 | Federal holiday |
| 2 Mon | New Year's Day (observed) New Year's Day fell on a Sunday, so federal employees had Monday, January 2, 2023 off. | Federal holiday |
| 16 Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday |
| 22 Sun | Lunar New Year | Cultural |
| February | ||
| 2 Thu | Groundhog Day | Observance |
| 14 Tue | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| 20 Mon | Presidents' Day The official federal name is Washington's Birthday. | Federal holiday |
| 21 Tue | Mardi Gras | Cultural |
| 22 Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious |
| March | ||
| 12 Sun | Daylight Saving Time begins Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time (except Arizona and Hawaii). | Clock change |
| 17 Fri | St. Patrick's Day | Observance |
| 20 Mon | March Equinox (Spring begins) At 5:24 p.m. ET. | Season |
| 23 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 |
| April | ||
| 1 Sat | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| 6 Thu | Passover (first day) Begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. | Religious |
| 7 Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| 9 Sun | Easter Sunday | Religious |
| 21 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 |
| 22 Sat | Earth Day | Observance |
| May | ||
| 5 Fri | Cinco de Mayo | Cultural |
| 14 Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 29 Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
| June | ||
| 14 Wed | Flag Day | Observance |
| 18 Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
| 19 Mon | Juneteenth | Federal holiday |
| 21 Wed | June Solstice (Summer begins) At 10:57 a.m. ET. | Season |
| 28 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 |
| July | ||
| 4 Tue | Independence Day | Federal holiday |
| September | ||
| 4 Mon | Labor Day | Federal holiday |
| 10 Sun | National Grandparents Day | Observance |
| 11 Mon | Patriot Day | Observance |
| 16 Sat | Rosh Hashanah Begins at sundown on Friday, September 15, 2023. | Religious |
| 23 Sat | September Equinox (Fall begins) At 2:50 a.m. ET. | Season |
| 25 Mon | Yom Kippur Begins at sundown on Sunday, September 24, 2023. | Religious |
| October | ||
| 9 Mon | Columbus Day Many states and cities observe Indigenous Peoples' Day on this date. | Federal holiday |
| 31 Tue | Halloween | Observance |
| November | ||
| 5 Sun | Daylight Saving Time ends Clocks move back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time. | Clock change |
| 10 Fri | Veterans Day (observed) Veterans Day fell on a Saturday, so federal employees had Friday, November 10, 2023 off. | Federal holiday |
| 11 Sat | Veterans Day · observed Nov 10 | Federal holiday |
| 23 Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Federal holiday |
| 24 Fri | Black Friday | Observance |
| December | ||
| 8 Fri | Hanukkah (first day) Begins at sundown on Thursday, December 7, 2023. | Religious |
| 21 Thu | December Solstice (Winter begins) At 10:27 p.m. ET. | Season |
| 24 Sun | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 25 Mon | Christmas Day | Federal holiday |
| 26 Tue | Kwanzaa begins | Cultural |
| 31 Sun | New Year's Eve | Observance |
History
Politics in 2023 displayed both narrow majorities and unusual instability. Kevin McCarthy became House speaker after 15 ballots in January, then became the first speaker removed by a chamber vote in October. Former president Donald Trump faced four criminal indictments, beginning with his April arraignment in New York, while campaigning for another term. The Supreme Court sharply limited race-conscious college admissions, and Congress avoided default after a debt-limit agreement but came close to a government shutdown.
Economic news mixed resilience with disruption. Silicon Valley Bank failed after a rapid deposit run exposed losses and heavy reliance on uninsured technology-sector deposits; Signature Bank and First Republic also failed. Inflation slowed from its 2022 peak and unemployment stayed low, though higher interest rates strained borrowers. Organized labor staged prominent actions in auto manufacturing, entertainment, health care and other sectors. The United Auto Workers used a selective Stand Up Strike against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis before members ratified new contracts.
Disasters left deep local effects. A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, releasing hazardous materials and prompting an evacuation. Wind-driven fires devastated Lahaina and other Maui communities, killing 102 people and destroying more than 2,200 structures. Abroad, Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 and Israel began a war in Gaza, producing a humanitarian crisis and intense US debate. The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl, the Texas Rangers won their first World Series, Everything Everywhere All at Once won Best Picture, and Time selected Taylor Swift as Person of the Year.
The House elected McCarthy in the early hours of January 7 after days of negotiations with Republican holdouts. It was the longest speaker contest by number of ballots since 1859. Concessions that helped him win also reduced his control and foreshadowed the challenge that removed him in October.
Thirty-eight railcars derailed in the Ohio community, including 11 carrying hazardous materials. A fire and later vent-and-burn operation led to an evacuation and persistent health and environmental concern. The NTSB traced the derailment to an overheated wheel bearing and identified major communication and safety failures.
Read the full storyCalifornia regulators closed the technology-focused bank after depositors tried to withdraw tens of billions of dollars. Rising interest rates had reduced the market value of long-duration securities, while uninsured deposits and concentrated customers made funding fragile. Federal authorities protected all depositors and created an emergency lending program.
Read the full storyTrump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records and became the first former US president criminally charged. The case concerned records connected to a payment before the 2016 election. Three additional indictments in Florida, Washington and Georgia followed later in the year.
Film and television writers stopped work after contract negotiations with major studios and streaming companies failed. Compensation in streaming, staffing levels and artificial intelligence were central issues. A July actors' strike created a rare dual shutdown before the writers approved a new agreement in October.
The Court ruled against admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina. The majority held that the programs violated constitutional equal-protection requirements, while dissents argued the decision ignored continuing inequality and precedent. Colleges revised how they evaluated applicants and personal essays.
Read the full storyThe contrasting films became a shared cultural event nicknamed Barbenheimer. Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer drove a major theatrical weekend as audiences often bought tickets for both. The phenomenon showed that original marketing, filmmaker reputations and communal viewing could still produce large cinema crowds.
Fast-moving fires struck several parts of Maui, with the deadliest destroying much of historic Lahaina. The disaster killed 102 people, displaced thousands and destroyed more than 2,200 structures. Investigations examined extreme winds, dry vegetation, utility equipment, warning systems, communications and constrained evacuation routes.
Read the full storyThe union initially struck one assembly plant at each of Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, then expanded selectively during negotiations. It was the first simultaneous UAW strike against all three companies. Tentative agreements arrived in late October and members ratified contracts with substantial wage increases and other gains.
Read the full storyEight Republicans joined Democrats to declare the speakership vacant, the first successful removal vote in House history. The chamber spent three weeks without an elected speaker before choosing Mike Johnson. The episode followed conflict over spending legislation and McCarthy's agreement to prevent a government shutdown.
Hamas-led attackers killed about 1,200 people in Israel and took hostages. Israel declared war and launched a large military campaign in Gaza. The conflict killed many Palestinian civilians, displaced most of Gaza's population and generated urgent diplomacy, humanitarian relief efforts and protests across the United States.
The Food and Drug Administration approved Casgevy for patients 12 and older with sickle cell disease and recurring severe pain crises. The treatment edits a patient's blood-forming stem cells outside the body. Approval brought a major gene-editing milestone along with questions about cost, intensive preparation and access.
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 2023 — from key dates and calendar statistics to major events and achievements.
Important dates in 2023
Water Rabbit
Notable winners and milestones in 2023
How many of each weekday 2023 had.
How many of each weekday 2023 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.
Monday, March 20, 2023
5:24 p.m. ET
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
10:57 a.m. ET
Saturday, September 23, 2023
2:50 a.m. ET
Thursday, December 21, 2023
10:27 p.m. ET
Sunday, March 12, 2023. Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time (except Arizona and Hawaii).
Clock changeSunday, November 5, 2023. Clocks move back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time.
| Month | New Moon | First Quarter | Full Moon | Last Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 3:53 p.m. | 28 10:19 a.m. | 6 6:07 p.m. | 14 9:10 p.m. |
| February | 20 2:05 a.m. | 27 3:06 a.m. | 5 1:28 p.m. | 13 11:01 a.m. |
| March | 21 1:23 p.m. | 28 10:32 p.m. | 7 7:40 a.m. | 14 10:08 p.m. |
| April | 20 12:12 a.m. | 27 5:19 p.m. | 6 12:34 a.m. | 13 5:10 a.m. |
| May | 19 11:53 a.m. | 27 11:21 a.m. | 5 1:33 p.m. | 12 10:27 a.m. |
| June | 18 12:37 a.m. | 26 3:49 a.m. | 3 11:41 p.m. | 10 3:31 p.m. |
| July | 17 2:31 p.m. | 25 6:07 p.m. | 3 7:38 a.m. | 9 9:48 p.m. |
| August | 16 5:38 a.m. | 24 5:57 a.m. | 1 2:31 p.m. 30 9:35 p.m.Blue Moon | 8 6:28 a.m. |
| September | 14 9:39 p.m. | 22 3:31 p.m. | 29 5:57 a.m. | 6 6:20 p.m. |
| October | 14 1:55 p.m. | 21 11:29 p.m. | 28 4:24 p.m. | 6 9:47 a.m. |
| November | 13 4:27 a.m. | 20 5:49 a.m. | 27 4:16 a.m. | 5 3:36 a.m. |
| December | 12 6:31 p.m. | 19 1:38 p.m. | 26 7:33 p.m. | 5 12:48 a.m. |
Reuse your calendar
Every year that starts on a Sunday and is a common (non-leap) year has exactly the same dates and weekdays as 2023. That means a printed 2023 calendar works again in 2034, 2045, 2051.Holidays tied to the moon, such as Easter, will still move.
Why calendars repeatFAQ
2023 started on a Sunday (January 1, 2023) and ended on a Sunday (December 31, 2023). It had 365 days, 52 ISO weeks and 249 working days once federal holidays are excluded.
No. 2023 was a common year with 365 days, so February had 28 days. The nearest leap years were 2020 and 2024. See leap years explained.
2006, 2017, 2034, 2045, 2051 share the exact same calendar as 2023: they start on a Sunday and are common years. A 2023 calendar can be reused in 2034, 2045, 2051. Use the same calendar year finder for any other year.
Thanksgiving Day 2023 was on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November, so it can fall between November 22 and November 28. Read more about Thanksgiving.
Easter Sunday 2023 was on Sunday, April 9, 2023, with Good Friday on Friday, April 7, 2023. Western Easter always falls between March 22 and April 25. See how the date of Easter is calculated.
2023 is the Year of the Water Rabbit, which began with Lunar New Year on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Anyone born between January 1 and January 21, 2023 belongs to the previous zodiac year, the Water Tiger.
Joe Biden (Democratic) was the 46th president throughout 2023, with Kamala Harris as vice president.
There were 11 federal holidays in 2023. 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.