How Many Monday Holidays Are There in 2022? A Complete Breakdown

Hey there, holiday lovers! It’s your friendly Holiday Little Assistant here. I know how much everyone looks forward to those sweet three-day weekends, so today we’re tackling a question I get asked a lot: how many Monday holidays were there in 2022? Let’s dive in and crunch those numbers together!

2022 Monday Holidays at a Glance

In 2022, the U.S. had 6 federal holidays that fell on a Monday. That’s right – six perfect opportunities for long weekends! Here’s the full list:
– **New Year’s Day (Observed)** – January 3 (since January 1 was a Saturday)
– **Martin Luther King Jr. Day** – January 17
– **Presidents’ Day** – February 21
– **Memorial Day** – May 30
– **Labor Day** – September 5
– **Columbus Day** – October 10

Fun fact: Most of these are always scheduled on Mondays thanks to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act (more on that later!). The only exception was New Year’s, which got “observed” on Monday since the actual date fell on a weekend.

Why So Many Mondays? The Uniform Holiday Bill Explained

Back in 1968, Congress decided we needed more three-day weekends (smart thinking, right?). They passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which moved key holidays like MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, and Labor Day to specific Mondays. This created consistent long weekends while honoring historical dates. Memorial Day and Columbus Day were already Monday holidays, so they just fit right into the pattern. The goal? More leisure time and fewer midweek interruptions – a win-win!

Wait, What About Other Holidays?

Great question! Some big holidays like Independence Day (July 4) and Christmas stick to their fixed dates, even if they land on a Tuesday or Wednesday. In 2022, July 4 was a Monday (lucky!), but Christmas fell on a Sunday, so the observed holiday was Monday, December 26. But since Christmas isn’t *always* on a Monday, we didn’t include it in our original count of six.

Comparing 2022 to Other Years

Six Monday holidays is actually pretty standard! Most years have 5–6, depending on how weekends line up. For example:
– **2021:** Had 6 (just like 2022)
– **2023:** Will have 5 (Juneteenth and Christmas both miss Mondays)
Pro tip: If New Year’s or July 4 falls on a weekend, you’ll often get an extra “observed” Monday holiday!

To wrap up, 2022 gave us six fantastic Monday holidays, keeping the tradition of long weekends alive. Whether you used them for travel, BBQs, or just extra sleep, I hope you made the most of them! Got more holiday questions? Hit me up – your Holiday Little Assistant is always here to help. ’Til next time, keep celebrating!

FAQpro: Thanks for reading! Now you’re a pro at 2022’s Monday holidays. If you’re already planning for 2023, check out our holiday calendar cheat sheet for upcoming three-day weekends. Happy holiday planning!