Every year, American Citizenship Day is observed on March 2 in Puerto Rico to commemorate the day that Puerto Ricans were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917. President Woodrow Wilson signed the Jones-Shafroth Act and granted statutory U.S. citizenship to the residents of Puerto Rico on this day.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March 2 | Saturday |
| 2025 | March 2 | Sunday |
| 2026 | March 2 | Monday |
| 2027 | March 2 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | March 2 | Thursday |
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FAQs
Which is Puerto Rico a national language?
It has two national languages — English and Spanish.
Can Americans visit Puerto Rico?
U.S. citizens can visit Puerto Rico without a visa or passport.