How Many Bank Holidays Were There in 2022? A Complete Guide to Last Year’s Days Off

Hey there, holiday lovers! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant back with another helpful breakdown. I noticed one of our readers asked: “How many bank holidays were there in 2022?” Great question! Whether you’re checking past leave days or just feeling nostalgic for last year’s long weekends, let me walk you through everything about 2022’s official time off.

First things first – for Americans, “bank holidays” usually mean federal holidays (those recognized by the U.S. government). In 2022, there were 11 federal holidays on the calendar. But wait! Some years sneak in an extra day or two depending on how dates fall. Here’s the full list from last year:

The Complete 2022 U.S. Federal Holiday Lineup

1. **New Year’s Day** – Saturday, January 1 *(observed Friday, December 31, 2021)*
2. **Martin Luther King Jr. Day** – Monday, January 17
3. **Presidents’ Day** – Monday, February 21
4. **Memorial Day** – Monday, May 30
5. **Juneteenth** – Sunday, June 19 *(observed Monday, June 20)*
6. **Independence Day** – Monday, July 4
7. **Labor Day** – Monday, September 5
8. **Columbus Day** – Monday, October 10
9. **Veterans Day** – Friday, November 11
10. **Thanksgiving Day** – Thursday, November 24
11. **Christmas Day** – Sunday, December 25 *(observed Monday, December 26)*

Fun fact: Because New Year’s Day and Christmas both fell on Sundays in 2022, they got “observed” on the following Mondays – giving us bonus long weekends! Juneteenth also made its second appearance as a federal holiday after being added in 2021.

Wait, Why Do Some Sites Say 10 Holidays?

Here’s where it gets tricky! While there are always 11 federally recognized holidays, actual days off vary. For example:
– Most private employers give 6-8 holidays (like Thanksgiving + July 4th).
– Banks typically close for all 11 but may adjust for weekend dates.
– Some states add extra holidays (like Texas’s Confederate Heroes Day).

So if you saw “10,” it might’ve excluded Juneteenth (still new in 2022) or an observed date. Confusing? Yep – that’s why your Holiday Little Assistant is here to clarify!

Pro tip: Mark your 2023 calendar now! We’ve got 11 federal holidays again this year, with July 4th and Christmas both landing on Tuesdays – no observation shifts needed.

To wrap up, 2022 gave us 11 official federal bank holidays, with two “bonus” observed weekdays thanks to weekend dates. Whether you’re retroactively tracking PTO or just love holiday trivia, I hope this helps!

FAQpro tip: Need to check holiday dates further back? Hit me up – I’ve got archives dating to 1885! Thanks for reading, and remember: more holidays = more happy dances. 🎉