Holidays and Observances
Mormons celebrate the regional and national holidays of the countries where they live, along with birthdays, anniversaries and similar events.
Worldwide members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrate Christmas and Easter, regarding these two events as the most spiritually significant days in history because of the birth, suffering, death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The first Latter-day Saint pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. Members of the Church worldwide honor their pioneer heritage on the 24th of July of each year. This celebration is called Pioneer Day.
Additionally, twice a year—usually the first weekend in April and October—the Church holds a general conference for all members. Although this is not considered a holiday, members of the Church take time on these days to be instructed and encouraged by Church leaders.
