How Many Wednesdays Were Public Holidays in 2017? A Complete Breakdown

Hey there, holiday lovers! It’s your pal Holiday Little Assistant back with another fun deep dive into calendar trivia. Today we’re tackling a question that might seem simple but has some sneaky details: How many Wednesdays were public holidays in 2017? Grab your coffee and let’s crunch those numbers together!

First Things First: 2017’s Federal Holiday Lineup

The U.S. had 10 federal holidays in 2017 (yes, including Inauguration Day – but that only mattered for D.C. folks). Here’s the full list:
– New Year’s Day (Sunday, January 1) *Observed Monday 1/2
– MLK Day (Monday, January 16)
– Presidents Day (Monday, February 20)
– Memorial Day (Monday, May 29)
– Juneteenth (not yet federal in 2017)
– Independence Day (Tuesday, July 4)
– Labor Day (Monday, September 4)
– Columbus Day (Monday, October 9)
– Veterans Day (Saturday, November 11) *Observed Friday 11/10
– Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 23)
– Christmas Day (Monday, December 25)

Notice something? Most holidays landed on Mondays thanks to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. But where are our Wednesday holidays hiding?

The Wednesday Holiday Hunt

Drumroll please…2017 had exactly ZERO Wednesday federal holidays! Here’s why:
1. Inauguration Day (January 20, 2017) fell on a Friday – close but no cigar.
2. The only non-Monday/Thursday holidays were:
– July 4th (Tuesday)
– Christmas (Monday)
– New Year’s observed (Monday)

Even state-specific holidays like Good Friday (April 14, 2017) fell on – you guessed it – a Friday. Some years have Wednesday holidays (looking at you, Christmas 2019!), but 2017 just wasn’t that year.

Pro Tip: Finding Wednesday Holidays in Other Years

Want to find years where you get midweek breaks? Watch for:
– Christmas/New Year’s on Wednesdays (last happened in 2019, next in 2030)
– July 4th on Wednesday (2029 is your next chance)
– State holidays like Emancipation Day (April 16, 2024 falls on Tuesday – almost!)

Fun fact: The rarest holiday weekday? Saturday – most get observed on Friday instead!

So there you have it, folks! While 2017 was great for long weekends, Wednesday holidays took the year off. Miss those midweek breaks? Start planning for 2030 now – your future self will thank you!

FAQpro Thanks for reading, folks! Now you’re a pro at 2017’s holiday calendar quirks. Got another head-scratcher about holidays? Hit me up – your Holiday Little Assistant is always here to help!