{"id":13872,"date":"2025-08-16T15:52:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T03:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/?p=13872"},"modified":"2025-08-16T15:52:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T03:52:13","slug":"the-complete-list-how-many-us-federal-holidays-are-there-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/the-complete-list-how-many-us-federal-holidays-are-there-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The Complete List: How Many US Federal Holidays Are There in 2022?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/free-photo-of-scenic-harbor-with-boats-in-hvar-croatia-12.jpeg\" alt=\" The Complete List: How Many US Federal Holidays Are There in 2022? \"\/><\/p>\n<p> Hey there, holiday lovers! It&#8217;s your go-to Holiday Little Assistant here. Lately, I&#8217;ve gotten a bunch of questions like &#8220;How many days off do we get this year?&#8221; and &#8220;When&#8217;s the next long weekend?&#8221; So let\u2019s break down all the official US federal holidays for 2022\u2014plus some fun extras you might not know about! <\/p>\n<h2> So, How Many US Federal Holidays Are There in 2022? <\/h2>\n<p> Drumroll, please\u2026 There are <b>11 federal holidays<\/b> in 2022! These are the days when federal employees get paid time off, and most businesses (and schools!) follow suit. Here\u2019s the full lineup:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New Year\u2019s Day \u2013 January 1 (Saturday) \u2013 Observed on December 31, 2021 (Friday)<\/li>\n<li>Martin Luther King Jr. Day \u2013 January 17 (Monday)<\/li>\n<li>Presidents\u2019 Day \u2013 February 21 (Monday)<\/li>\n<li>Memorial Day \u2013 May 30 (Monday)<\/li>\n<li>Juneteenth \u2013 June 19 (Sunday) \u2013 Observed on June 20 (Monday)*<\/li>\n<li>Independence Day \u2013 July 4 (Monday)<\/li>\n<li>Labor Day \u2013 September 5 (Monday)<\/li>\n<li>Columbus Day \u2013 October 10 (Monday)<\/li>\n<li>Veterans Day \u2013 November 11 (Friday)<\/li>\n<li>Thanksgiving Day \u2013 November 24 (Thursday)<\/li>\n<li>Christmas Day \u2013 December 25 (Sunday) \u2013 Observed on December 26 (Monday)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> *Fun fact: Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, so 2022 is only its second year on the official list! <\/p>\n<h2> Wait, Why Do Some Holidays Shift Dates? <\/h2>\n<p> Great question! If a holiday falls on a weekend (like New Year\u2019s Day or Christmas in 2022), the government observes it on the nearest weekday. That\u2019s why you\u2019ll see &#8220;observed&#8221; dates\u2014it\u2019s your cue to plan that BBQ or ski trip accordingly! <\/p>\n<h2> Extra Credit: Popular Unofficial Holidays <\/h2>\n<p> Besides federal holidays, Americans love celebrating unofficial days off (looking at you, Black Friday!). Here are some crowd favorites in 2022:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Super Bowl Sunday \u2013 February 13 (Not a day off, but basically a national holiday for football fans!)<\/li>\n<li>Valentine\u2019s Day \u2013 February 14<\/li>\n<li>St. Patrick\u2019s Day \u2013 March 17<\/li>\n<li>Easter Sunday \u2013 April 17<\/li>\n<li>Halloween \u2013 October 31<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2> Pro Tip: Maximize Your Vacation Days <\/h2>\n<p> Want to turn a 3-day weekend into a 4-day escape? Pair federal holidays with PTO! For example: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take June 21\u201324 off after Juneteenth (June 20) for a 5-day break!<\/li>\n<li>Bookend Thanksgiving (November 24) with November 21\u201323 and 25 for a full week of turkey naps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> To sum it up: In 2022, you\u2019ve got <b>11 federal holidays<\/b> (plus plenty of long weekends), one shiny new addition (Juneteenth!), and endless chances to celebrate. And hey, if your boss asks why you\u2019re already planning next year\u2019s time off? Just blame it on your Holiday Little Assistant! <\/p>\n<p> Thanks for reading, folks! Now go mark those calendars and start dreaming of holiday snoozes. Got more questions? Hit me up\u2014I\u2019m always here to help you navigate the wonderful world of days off. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey there, holiday lovers! It&#8217;s your go-to Holiday Little Assistant here. 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