Everything You Need to Know About Bank Holidays in 2020

Hey everyone, your Holiday Little Assistant here! So I was chatting with a friend recently who asked me a pretty common question about how many bank holidays we had back in 2020. I realized this might be something a lot of folks are curious about, especially when planning vacations or sorting out work schedules. Let’s break it all down together.

First off, it’s important to remember that bank holidays can vary depending on whether we’re talking about federal holidays observed by most banks or state-specific ones. For 2020, the total number of federal bank holidays—the ones where major financial institutions and government offices are closed across the U.S.—was 10. Yep, you heard that right! These are the days when you might have to wait an extra day for that check to clear or reschedule that trip to the DMV. But hey, who doesn’t love a day off, right?

Questions Related to How Many Bank Holidays Are There in 2020

Now, let’s dive a bit deeper because I know some of you might be wondering, “Wait, are all banks closed on the same days?” Great question! While federal holidays are pretty standard, some states or individual banks might observe additional days, like local holidays or even weather-related closures (looking at you, snow days!). But for the most part, when people ask about bank holidays, they’re referring to the big 10 federal ones. In 2020, those included classics like New Year’s Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving, plus a few others like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth—which, by the way, became a federal holiday later, but in 2020, it was already recognized by many institutions. So, if you’re counting just the federal ones, it’s a solid 10, but always double-check with your local bank for any extras.

To wrap it up, 2020 had a total of 10 federal bank holidays, giving everyone a nice handful of long weekends and breaks throughout the year. Whether you were planning a getaway or just enjoying some downtime, knowing these dates helped make the most of the calendar.

Thanks for reading, folks! I hope this clears up any confusion about bank holidays in 2020. If you’ve got more questions about holidays or anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m always here to help. Catch you in the next article!