Pioneer Day in United States - 2023
24 Jul 2023, Monday
Pioneer Day is an annual state holiday in Utah in the United States. It is celebrated to honor the pioneers who demonstrated industry and bravery when they ventured to settle in a place that is now Salt Lake City.
How many days ago was Pioneer Day 2023? [Countup]
How many months ago was Pioneer Day 2023?
8 Months, 4 Days
How many weeks ago was Pioneer Day 2023?
35 Weeks, 3 Days
How many days ago was Pioneer Day 2023?
248 Days
How many hours ago was Pioneer Day 2023?
5,952 Hours
How many minutes ago was Pioneer Day 2023?
357,120 Minutes
When was Pioneer Day in United States 2023?
24 July 2023, Monday
About: Pioneer Day
Pioneer Day is an official holiday celebrated on July 24 in the American state of Utah, with some celebrations taking place in regions of surrounding states originally settled by Mormon pioneers. It commemorates the entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847, where the Latter-day Saints settled after being forced from Nauvoo, Illinois, and other locations in the eastern United States. Parades, fireworks, rodeos, and other festivities help commemorate the event. Similar to July 4, many local and all state-run government offices and many businesses are closed on Pioneer Day. In addition to being an official holiday in Utah, Pioneer Day is considered a special occasion by many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On Pioneer Day, some Latter-day Saints walk portions of the Mormon Trail or reenact entering the Salt Lake Valley by handcart.
Observed by | Utah, United States |
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Significance | commemorates the first entry of Brigham Young and a group of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847 |
Celebrations | parades, fireworks, rodeos, and other festivities |
Date | July 24 |
date | July 24 |
Frequency | annual |
Wikidata description | Utah holiday |
Wikidata id | Q254295 |
Wikidata label | Pioneer Day |
Wikidata aliases | Array |
Pioneer Day (2023) in other countries.
S.no. | Country | Date | Holiday | Type |
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1 | United States | 24 Jul, Monday | Pioneer Day | Local holiday , Utah (UT) |