{"id":3502,"date":"2025-04-25T15:14:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T03:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/?p=3502"},"modified":"2025-04-25T15:14:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T03:14:59","slug":"how-many-federal-holidays-are-in-2023-your-complete-guide-to-u-s-public-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/how-many-federal-holidays-are-in-2023-your-complete-guide-to-u-s-public-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Federal Holidays Are in 2023? Your Complete Guide to U.S. Public Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey there, holiday lovers! It’s your Holiday Little Assistant back with the scoop on all the days off you can look forward to. One question I keep hearing is: “How many federal holidays are in 2023?”<\/b> Well, grab your calendar and let\u2019s break it down together!<\/p>\n

The Official Count: 11 Federal Holidays in 2023 <\/h2>\n

That\u2019s right \u2013 Americans get 11 paid federal holidays<\/b> this year. These are days when government offices close, banks take a break, and many employees (especially federal workers) score a paid day off. Here\u2019s the full list:<\/p>\n

1. New Year\u2019s Day<\/b> \u2013 January 1 (Sunday, observed Monday Jan 2)

\n2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day<\/b> \u2013 January 16

\n3. Presidents\u2019 Day<\/b> \u2013 February 20

\n4. Memorial Day<\/b> \u2013 May 29

\n5. Juneteenth<\/b> \u2013 June 19

\n6. Independence Day<\/b> \u2013 July 4

\n7. Labor Day<\/b> \u2013 September 4

\n8. Columbus Day<\/b> \u2013 October 9

\n9. Veterans Day<\/b> \u2013 November 11 (Saturday, observed Friday Nov 10)

\n10. Thanksgiving<\/b> \u2013 November 23

\n11. Christmas Day<\/b> \u2013 December 25<\/p>\n

Wait, Why Do Some Years Feel Different? <\/h2>\n

Great question! The number stays the same<\/i> every year (thanks to the 1968 Uniform Monday Holiday Act), but dates shift. For example: <\/p>\n

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  • Weekend holidays<\/b> like New Year\u2019s or July 4th often get “observed” on a nearby weekday.<\/li>\n
  • Floating holidays<\/b> (MLK Day, Labor Day) always land on Mondays for long weekends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Pro tip: Always check if your employer observes Columbus Day or Juneteenth \u2013 some private companies skip these.<\/p>\n

    Bonus: 3 Holiday Hacks You\u2019ll Love <\/h2>\n

    1. Maximize PTO<\/b>: Bookending holidays (like taking 4 days off around Labor Day = 9-day vacation).

    \n2. Bank closures<\/b>: Plan deposits\/payments around holidays \u2013 most close even for “less popular” ones like Columbus Day.

    \n3. Retail secrets<\/b>: Post-holiday sales (especially after Christmas and July 4th) are goldmines.<\/p>\n

    There you have it \u2013 your cheat sheet to 2023\u2019s federal holidays! Whether you\u2019re planning vacations or just counting down to the next three-day weekend, mark those calendars and enjoy your well-earned breaks. <\/p>\n

    FAQpro tip: Did you know 5 states have additional<\/i> holidays? (Looking at you, Texas with Confederate Heroes Day!) But that\u2019s a story for another time\u2026<\/p>\n

    Thanks for reading, folks! Got burning questions about holiday pay or weird state-specific observances? Hit me up \u2013 your Holiday Little Assistant is always here to help. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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