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Cherokee National Holiday
August 29 – 31, 2025
August 29 – 31, 2025
our homecoming
The Cherokee National Holiday commemorates the signing of the 1839 Cherokee Nation Constitution. It is an annual celebration of our shared history and heritage that draws tens of thousands of visitors each year over Labor Day weekend. It reaffirms that the Cherokee Nation is a sovereign nation and honors the goodwill, camaraderie and positivity that Cherokees share with one another. Welcome to our homecoming.
weaving our future
The guide to the official artwork and theme of the 72nd Cherokee National Holiday is now available to download. Learn about the richly detailed meaning presented in the Holiday artwork, created by Cherokee National Treasure Dan Mink, and centered around the story of the water spider.
Opportunities & Resources
See how you can join in on the fun, fellowship and excitement of Cherokee National Holiday. Your support and talent make the weekend one of a kind. Find out how to become a vendor, volunteer or sponsor an event.
A Timeline of Cherokee Fellowship
Using this timeline, you can view decades of Cherokee National Holiday memorabilia. Navigate with the arrows to view Holiday covers and programs through the years. To take a closer look, simply select the image.
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