The Complete Guide to 2017 Bank Holidays: How Many Days Off Did We Really Get?

Hey there, holiday lovers! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant coming at you with some juicy info. Today we’re time-traveling back to 2017 to settle that burning question: how many bank holidays were there that year? Whether you’re checking for payroll reasons or just nostalgic for pre-pandemic times, I’ve got you covered.

So, What Was the 2017 Holiday Count?

Drumroll please… 10 federal bank holidays made the 2017 calendar! That’s right – the usual crew showed up, with New Year’s Day kicking things off in January and Christmas wrapping it up in December. Here’s the full lineup you probably missed:

1️⃣ New Year’s Day (January 2nd – observed Monday)
2️⃣ Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 16th)
3️⃣ Presidents’ Day (February 20th)
4️⃣ Memorial Day (May 29th)
5️⃣ Independence Day (July 4th)
6️⃣ Labor Day (September 4th)
7️⃣ Columbus Day (October 9th)
8️⃣ Veterans Day (November 11th fell on Saturday, so Friday November 10th was observed)
9️⃣ Thanksgiving Day (November 23rd)
🔟 Christmas Day (December 25th)

Wait – Why Does This Matter Now?

Great question! People usually search old holiday calendars for:

• Pay disputes – Maybe you’re checking if your old job shorted you on holiday pay (rude!).
• Historical research – Students and writers often need this for projects.
• Future planning – Seeing past patterns helps predict future holiday schedules.

Pro Tip: The “Observed” Holiday Twist

Here’s where it gets spicy – when holidays fall on weekends, banks observe them on weekdays. That’s why in 2017:

• New Year’s Day got moved to Monday January 2nd (since January 1st was Sunday)
• Veterans Day was observed Friday November 10th (actual holiday Saturday November 11th)

This “observed” rule is super important for HR folks calculating paid time off – missing this detail could mean accidentally working on what should’ve been a day off!

How This Compares to Other Years

For context:

• 2023 had 11 holidays (Thanks, Juneteenth!)
• 2016 also had 10 like 2017
• Leap years sometimes shift dates slightly

The takeaway? 2017 was pretty standard for U.S. holidays – no extra surprises, but no skipped dates either. Just that sweet, sweet 3-day-weekend goodness spread throughout the year.

FAQpro tip: Bookmark us for current year calendars too! Whether you’re planning vacation days or just counting down to the next long weekend, your Holiday Little Assistant has your back. Thanks for reading – now go enjoy whatever holiday is coming up next!