Der vollständige Leitfaden zu den Bundesfeiertagen in den USA: Wie viele freie Tage haben die Amerikaner wirklich?

Hey there, holiday lovers! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant back with some juicy info about America’s favorite topic – days off work! Recently one of you asked me: “How many federal holidays are there in the USA anyway?” Great question! Let’s dive deep into America’s calendar of official celebrations.

So here’s the deal – the United States recognizes 11 Bundesfeiertage each year. These are the big ones where government offices close, banks take a break, and many employees (especially federal workers) get paid time off. But wait – before you start planning your 11 vacation stretches, there are some important details you should know!

Die vollständige Liste der US-Bundesfeiertage

Lassen Sie es mich Monat für Monat für Sie aufschlüsseln:

– Januar: Neujahr (1. Januar)

– January (third Monday): Martin Luther King Jr.-Tag

– February (third Monday): Präsidententag

– May (last Monday): Volkstrauertag

– June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day (newest addition since 2021!)

– July 4: Unabhängigkeitstag

– September (first Monday): Tag der Arbeit

– October (second Monday): Kolumbus-Tag/Tag der indigenen Völker

– November 11: Veteranentag

– November (fourth Thursday): Erntedankfest

– December 25: Weihnachtstag

Wait, But Here’s the Catch…

While there are 11 official federal holidays, private employers aren’t required to give these days off. Shocking, right? About 91% of federal employees get these holidays paid, but only 79% of private sector workers get most of them. The “big six” that most companies observe are New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Another fun fact? If a holiday falls on a weekend, the observance might shift. For example, when July 4th is on Sunday, you’ll often get Monday July 5th off instead. Same with December 25th – Sunday Christmas means Monday December 26th becomes the holiday.

Questions Related to US Federal Holidays

1. Do all states celebrate the same federal holidays?

Nope! States can add their own (like Texas’s Confederate Heroes Day) or choose not to observe some (looking at you, South Dakota and Columbus Day).

2. Is Juneteenth a paid holiday everywhere?

Since becoming federal in 2021, adoption has been slow. About 30% of employers added it by 2023 – way better than the 9% before 2020!

3. Why isn’t Election Day a federal holiday?

Great question! Despite being a democracy, the US never made it one. Some states (like New York) treat it as a holiday though.

To wrap it up, while America has 11 gesetzliche Feiertage, what you actually get depends on whether you’re a government employee or work in the private sector. The most universally observed are the six major ones, with newer additions like Juneteenth still gaining traction.

FAQpro Thanks for reading, friends! Now you’re a total expert on US federal holidays. Want to know about state-specific holidays or how other countries compare? Hit me up – your Holiday Little Assistant is always here to help!