While studying at the ELI, students can experince American culture through everyday life and holidays. Learn more about American culture and holidays in the links below.
Spring Semester Holidays (January - April)
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day (third Monday of January)
- Groundhog Day: February 2
- Valentine's Day: February 14
- Black History Month (February)
- St. Patrick's Day: March 17
- Women's History Month (March)
- Easter (varies)
Summer Semester Holidays (May - August)
- Mother's Day (second Sunday in May)
- Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
- Juneteenth: June 19
- American Independence Day: the 4th of July
Fall Semester Holidays (September - December)
- Labor Day (first Monday in September)
- Halloween: October 31
- Light Up Night (a Pittsburgh tradition the week before Thanksgiving)
- Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November)
- Black Friday (day after Thanksgiving)