American Family Day
Arizona Revised Statutes §1-301 enumerates the first Sunday in August as American Family Day among Arizona holidays.
Date and recurrence
first Sunday in August annually
This observance follows a reusable calendar rule rather than one fixed Gregorian date. The actual date can move from year to year. Rule: first Sunday in August
Scope and status
The verified scope stored for this record is Arizona, United States / state statutory holiday. The site preserves that boundary and does not infer broader government, global or public-holiday status from the observance name alone.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
Sources
- Arizona Legislature — A.R.S. §1-301Official Legislation
Frequently asked questions
When is American Family Day?
first Sunday in August annually The stored recurrence guidance is: first Sunday in August.
Does American Family Day fall on the same date every year?
It follows a recurring calendar rule, so the Gregorian date can change from year to year.
Is American Family Day an official public holiday?
Within the verified scope, the authority record identifies it as Arizona, United States / state statutory holiday. That status is not automatically extended to other countries or jurisdictions.
Who established or recognizes American Family Day?
The stored designation basis is: Arizona Revised Statutes §1-301 enumerates the first Sunday in August as American Family Day among Arizona holidays.. Supporting provenance includes Arizona Legislature — A.R.S. §1-301. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is American Family Day international or country-specific?
This authority record is country-scoped to United States. Its fuller verified scope is: Arizona, United States / state statutory holiday.
How is this page verified?
The factual layer is source-backed and keeps its date rule, scope, provenance and editorial guardrails attached to the authority record. This record was checked on 2026-09-08.
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