Holidays — United States Citizenship Practice Test

This United States Citizenship Holidays practice set has 4 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 60% on the real United States Citizenship knowledge test to pass.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Holidays bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 4 questions at random from the same bank.

1. What is Independence Day?

   • A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence from Britain — Correct answer
   • A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
   • A holiday to celebrate the end of slavery
   • A holiday to honor U.S. presidents

   Explanation: Independence Day is a holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain). Another acceptable answer is: the country's birthday.

   Handbook: Holidays

2. Name three national U.S. holidays.

   • Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day — Correct answer
   • Valentine's Day, Halloween, and April Fools' Day
   • Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Groundhog Day
   • Flag Day, Election Day, and Mardi Gras

   Explanation: Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day are three national U.S. holidays. Other acceptable answers include: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth.

   Handbook: Holidays

3. What is Memorial Day?

   • A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service — Correct answer
   • A holiday to honor all people who have served in the U.S. military
   • A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence
   • A holiday to celebrate the end of slavery

   Explanation: Memorial Day is a holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service.

   Handbook: Holidays