{"id":13167,"date":"2025-08-08T11:00:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T23:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/?p=13167"},"modified":"2025-08-08T11:00:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T23:00:51","slug":"the-complete-guide-to-2018-bank-holidays-how-many-days-off-did-we-really-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/de\/the-complete-guide-to-2018-bank-holidays-how-many-days-off-did-we-really-get\/","title":{"rendered":"Der vollst\u00e4ndige Leitfaden zu den Feiertagen 2018: Wie viele freie Tage hatten wir wirklich?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-photo-261101-4.jpeg\" alt=\" The Complete Guide to 2018 Bank Holidays: How Many Days Off Did We Really Get? \"\/><\/p>\n<p> Hey there, holiday lovers! It&#8217;s your go-to Holiday Little Assistant here. Lately, one question keeps popping up: <i>&#8220;How many bank holidays were there in 2018?&#8221;<\/i> Whether you&#8217;re planning a retro vacation review or just curious, let&#8217;s break it down together!<\/p>\n<h2> So, How Many Bank Holidays Did 2018 Actually Have? <\/h2>\n<p> In 2018, the U.S. had <b>10 bundesweite Feiertage<\/b>. These are the days when banks, federal offices, and many businesses close their doors (hello, long weekends!). Here\u2019s the full lineup:  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udf89 New Year&#8217;s Day (January 1, Monday)<\/li>\n<li>\u270a Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 15, Monday)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 Presidents&#8217; Day (February 19, Monday)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udc90 Memorial Day (May 28, Monday)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf86 Independence Day (July 4, Wednesday)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcbc Labor Day (September 3, Monday)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udea2 Columbus Day (October 8, Monday)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83e\ude96 Veterans Day (November 11, Sunday; observed Monday Nov 12)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83e\udd83 Thanksgiving Day (November 22, Thursday)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf84 Christmas Day (December 25, Tuesday)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pro tip: Since Veterans Day fell on a Sunday, most folks got Monday, November 12 off instead\u2014bonus!<\/p>\n<h2> Why Do Some States Get More Holidays Than Others? <\/h2>\n<p> Federal holidays are just the baseline! States and even companies can add extras. For example:<br \/>\n\u2013 Texas feiert <b>Tag der Helden der Konf\u00f6derierten<\/b> (January 19).<br \/>\n&#8211; Massachusetts kicks off <b>Tag der Patrioten<\/b> in April (hello, Boston Marathon!).<br \/>\n&#8211; Some employers throw in <b>Schwarzer Freitag<\/b> or Christmas Eve. Always check your local calendar!<\/p>\n<h2> Did 2018 Feel More &#8220;Holiday-Packed&#8221; Than Other Years? <\/h2>\n<p> Sort of! While 10 is standard, <b>holiday spacing<\/b> makes a big difference. In 2018:<br \/>\n&#8211; July 4 was a Wednesday (no long weekend \ud83d\ude29).<br \/>\n&#8211; Christmas and New Year\u2019s were on Tuesdays\u2014decent for travel plans!<br \/>\n&#8211; No &#8220;floating&#8221; holidays like Juneteenth (which became federal in 2021).<br \/>\nFun fact: 2017 had 11 holidays thanks to Inauguration Day!<\/p>\n<h2> What If I Worked at a Bank in 2018? <\/h2>\n<p> Bankers scored all 10 federal holidays off, but <i>credit unions<\/i> sometimes follow different rules. Also, ATMs never take a break\u2014just saying! \ud83d\udcb5<\/p>\n<h2> How Does 2018 Compare to 2024 Holidays? <\/h2>\n<p> Fast-forwarding to 2024: We\u2019ve got Juneteenth now (woohoo!), but holidays like Independence Day fall on a Thursday\u2014better for 4-day weekend hacks! \ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p> To wrap it up: 2018 gave us <b>10 solid bank holidays<\/b>, a mix of midweek and long-weekend vibes. Miss those days? Maybe it\u2019s time to dig up old photos from that Memorial Day barbecue! <\/p>\n<p> FAQpro: Thanks for hanging out! Did this answer your 2018 holiday nostalgia? If you\u2019re wondering about other years or quirky state holidays, hit me up\u2014your Holiday Little Assistant is always on duty! \ud83c\udf89 <\/p>\n<p> P.S. Want a printable 2018 holiday calendar? Drop a comment\u2014I\u2019ve got you covered. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hallo, Urlaubsliebhaber! Hier ist euer kleiner Urlaubsassistent. In letzter Zeit taucht immer wieder eine Frage auf: \u201eWie viele Feiertage gab es 2018?\u201c Egal, ob ihr einen Retro-Urlaubsbericht plant oder einfach nur neugierig seid, lasst es uns gemeinsam aufschl\u00fcsseln! Also, wie viele Feiertage gab es 2018 tats\u00e4chlich? Im Jahr 2018 gab es in den USA 10\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13166,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"slim_seo":{"title":"The Complete Guide to 2018 Bank Holidays: How Many Days Off Did We Really Get? - Public Holiday Calendar","description":"Hey there, holiday lovers! 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