Der vollständige Leitfaden: Wie viele Bundesfeiertage gibt es in den USA im Jahr 2023?
Hey there, holiday lovers! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant back with the scoop on all the days off you’ll get next year. I know you’re wondering – how many federal holidays does the USA actually have in 2023? Well grab your calendars, because we’re breaking it down real simple.
Die schnelle Antwort
For 2023, the United States has 11 gesetzliche Feiertage. That’s right – eleven glorious days where government offices close, banks take a break, and many workers get paid time off. Now before you start planning all those 3-day weekends, let’s get into the details.
The Full 2023 Federal Holiday List
Here’s the complete lineup of next year’s holidays (plus some fun facts about each):
- Neujahr – January 1 (Sunday, so observed Monday January 2)
- Martin Luther King Jr.-Tag – January 16 (always 3rd Monday in January)
- Präsidententag – February 20 (originally Washington’s Birthday)
- Volkstrauertag – May 29 (the unofficial start of summer!)
- Junizehnter – June 19 (newest federal holiday since 2021)
- Unabhängigkeitstag – July 4 (Tuesday – perfect for fireworks!)
- Tag der Arbeit – September 4 (say goodbye to white pants)
- Kolumbus-Tag – October 9 (controversial in some states)
- Veteranentag – November 11 (Saturday, so observed Friday Nov 10)
- Erntedankfest – November 23 (plus Black Friday the 24th!)
- Weihnachtstag – December 25 (Monday – great for travel)
Wait… Don’t Some States Have Extra Holidays?
Great question! While these 11 are recognized nationally, individual states often add their own. For example:
- Texas feiert Tag der Helden der Konföderierten in January
- Massachusetts observes Patriots’ Day in April
- Several states add Karfreitag around Easter
Pro tip: Always check your local calendar – you might get bonus days off!
How Many Paid Holidays Do Most Americans Actually Get?
Here’s the real talk – federal holidays only guarantee time off for government workers. Private companies can choose which to observe. On average, full-time US employees get:
- 7-8 paid holidays from their employer
- The “big six” (New Year’s, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) are nearly universal
- Juneteenth is becoming more common since becoming federal
So there you have it, folks! Whether you’re planning vacations or just counting down to long weekends, now you’re a 2023 holiday expert. And remember – if a holiday falls on a weekend, you usually get the nearest weekday off (hello, 3-day weekend!).
Faqpro Thanks for reading! Got more questions about holidays? Your Holiday Little Assistant is always here to help. Wishing you a year full of happy celebrations and well-deserved time off!
