| Day |
Date |
Holiday |
| Thursday |
January 1 |
New Year's Day |
| Monday |
January 19 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Monday |
February 16 |
Presidents' Day |
| Monday |
May 25 |
Memorial Day |
| Friday |
June 19 |
Juneteenth |
| Friday |
July 3 |
Independence Day |
| Monday |
September 7 |
Labor Day |
| Monday |
October 12 |
Columbus Day |
| Wednesday |
November 11 |
Veterans Day |
| Thursday |
November 26 |
Thanksgiving |
| Friday |
December 25 |
Christmas |
Holidays that fall on a weekend are typically observed on a weekday. For example, if the holiday itself is on a Sunday, it's observed on the following Monday since Sunday is considered a non-working day for federal employees. However, if a holiday falls on a non-working day, such as a Saturday, the holiday is typically observed on the preceding Friday. Employees employed through the federal government receive compensation for their time off, also known as a paid holiday.
Federal holidays were implemented by Congress in 1870 with only four original holidays created. These holidays included New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Christmas, and Thanksgiving. The remaining holidays were incorporated between 1870 through 2021, with Juneteenth being the last U.S. federal holiday being added.
Fun Fact:
Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.
