American Holidays Crossword Puzzle

About the American Holidays Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers holidays and observances celebrated across the United States, including federal dates, religious celebrations, and familiar seasonal traditions. Find names such as Memorial Day, Kwanzaa, and Groundhog Day, along with customs like parades and fireworks. It is a good fit for students learning about American culture and for anyone who enjoys exploring how people mark special days throughout the year.

This crossword draws on 37 clues about American Holidays. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Tree-planting observance (8 letters)
• •December celebration of Jesus's birth (9 letters)
• •April 22 environmental observance (8 letters)
• •Bright bursts used in July Fourth celebrations (9 letters)
• •Jewish Festival of Lights lasting eight nights (8 letters)
• •New Orleans celebration before Lent, known for beads and masks (9 letters)
• •December 31 festivities before January 1 (11 letters)
• •Wrapped surprises exchanged during celebrations (8 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.