The Eighth (United States)

The Eighth
The Battle of New Orleans by N. Currier shows Brevet Major General Andrew Jackson's victory on January 8, 1815.
Observed byLouisiana
TypeFederal holiday (formerly)
State holiday
DateJanuary 8
Next time8 January 2027 (2027-01-08)
Frequencyannual

The Eighth was a federal holiday in the United States from 1828 until 1861 commemorating the U.S. victory in the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815.

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