{"id":4208,"date":"2025-05-07T22:01:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T10:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/?p=4208"},"modified":"2025-05-07T22:01:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T10:01:42","slug":"how-many-us-federal-holidays-are-there-in-2023-your-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/how-many-us-federal-holidays-are-there-in-2023-your-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many US Federal Holidays Are There in 2023? Your Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/of-matera-sassi-1200459_1280.jpg\" alt=\" How Many US Federal Holidays Are There in 2023? Your Complete Guide \"\/><\/p>\n<p> Hey there, holiday lovers! It&#8217;s your pal Holiday Little Assistant back with the scoop on <b>US holidays in 2023<\/b>. Whether you&#8217;re planning vacations or just counting down to those precious days off, I&#8217;ve got all the deets to keep you in the loop. Let&#8217;s dive in! <\/p>\n<h2> So, How Many US Federal Holidays Are There in 2023? <\/h2>\n<p> Great question! In 2023, the US has <b>11 federal holidays<\/b>. These are the big ones where most government offices, banks, and many businesses take a break. Here\u2019s the full lineup:  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udf89 <b>New Year\u2019s Day<\/b> \u2013 January 1 (Sunday, observed Monday January 2)<\/li>\n<li>\u270a <b>Martin Luther King Jr. Day<\/b> \u2013 January 16<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 <b>Presidents\u2019 Day<\/b> \u2013 February 20<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf96\ufe0f <b>Memorial Day<\/b> \u2013 May 29<\/li>\n<li>\ud83e\udd85 <b>Juneteenth<\/b> \u2013 June 19<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf86 <b>Independence Day<\/b> \u2013 July 4<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcbc <b>Labor Day<\/b> \u2013 September 4<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d <b>Columbus Day<\/b> \u2013 October 9<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf96\ufe0f <b>Veterans Day<\/b> \u2013 November 11 (observed Friday November 10)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83e\udd83 <b>Thanksgiving Day<\/b> \u2013 November 23<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf84 <b>Christmas Day<\/b> \u2013 December 25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2> Wait, Why Do Some Holidays Shift Dates? <\/h2>\n<p> Oh, good catch! If a holiday lands on a weekend (like New Year\u2019s Day did in 2023), it\u2019s usually observed on the closest weekday. That\u2019s why January 2 was the day off instead of January 1. Pro tip: Always double-check the &#8220;observed&#8221; date for long-weekend planning! <\/p>\n<h2> Are Federal Holidays the Same as State Holidays? <\/h2>\n<p> Not always! While federal holidays apply nationwide, states can add extras (like Texas\u2019s <b>Texas Independence Day<\/b> or California\u2019s <b>C\u00e9sar Ch\u00e1vez Day<\/b>). Some companies also observe floating holidays (looking at you, Black Friday shoppers!). <\/p>\n<h2> Which Holiday Gets the Most Time Off? <\/h2>\n<p> Thanksgiving wins for most extended breaks\u2014many folks get the whole week off! But Christmas to New Year\u2019s is a close second, with lots of workplaces shutting down. 2023\u2019s holiday calendar is pretty sweet for maximizing PTO\u2014pair those mid-week holidays with vacation days for extra-long escapes. <\/p>\n<h2> Fun Fact About 2023 Holidays <\/h2>\n<p> Juneteenth (June 19) became a federal holiday in 2021, so 2023 marks just its third year of nationwide recognition. Time to celebrate Black history with parades, cookouts, and reflection! <\/p>\n<p> To wrap it up: <b>11 official federal holidays<\/b> dot 2023\u2019s calendar, with room for more depending on your state or job. Mark \u2018em, plan \u2018em, and enjoy \u2018em!<\/p>\n<p> Thanks for reading, folks! Got more holiday Qs? Hit me up\u2014your Holiday Little Assistant is always here to help. \ud83c\udf1f <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey there, holiday lovers! It&#8217;s your pal Holiday Little Assistant back with the scoop on US holidays in 2023. 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