Bennington Battle Day

United States

Holiday Date

08-16-2024

08-16-2025

08-16-2026

Rule

August 16

About U.S. States Independence Days

Several States in the U.S. Celebrate an Independence Day or Statehood Day when the state became independent from another country and/or joined the Union and became part of the U.S.

Local Area

Vermont

Bennington Battle Day celebrates the Victory of the United States in Bennington, Vermont during the Revolution. Many historians consider the Bennington Battle to be the first victory for the United States, so it was a very important battle for the American spirit. It is now celebrated as a public holiday in Vermont. Many people gather in Bennington, Vermont to observe this holiday each year.

Observance Type

Local