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List of 2024 and 2025 Federal Holidays. There are eleven federal holidays recognized by the US government. View all holidays and download printable holidays table.
The United States recognizes 12 federal holidays. Learn about federal, state, and cultural holidays celebrated in the U.S.
New Year’s Day. January 15. Monday. Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. February 19. Monday. Washington’s Birthday (aka Presidents Day) May 27. Monday.
** This holiday is designated as "Washington's Birthday" in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code, which is the law that specifies holidays for Federal employees. Though other institutions such as state and local governments and private businesses may use other names, it is our policy to always refer to holidays by the names ...
Federal holidays in the United States are 11 calendar dates designated by the U.S. federal government as holidays. On these days non-essential U.S. federal government offices are closed and federal employees are paid for the day off.
In the United States, public holidays are set by federal, state, and local governments and are often observed by closing government offices or giving government employees paid time off.
Holidays today, tomorrow, and upcoming holidays in the United States, including types like federal, national, statutory, and public holidays.
There are 11 federal holidays including Inauguration Day when the president of the United States is sworn into office. Some federal holidays such as Christmas Day honor events that are sacred in some religions.
The following Federal holidays are established by law (5 U.S.C. 6103): New Year's Day (January 1). Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Third Monday in January). Washington's Birthday (Third Monday in February). Memorial Day (Last Monday in May). Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19). Independence Day (July 4).
Federal holidays in the United States are public holidays that have been recognized by the federal government, and are applicable to federal employees. State holidays are public holidays recognized by states – and often (though not always) include the same holidays recognized at the federal level.