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Hey there, holiday lovers! It\u2019s your Holiday Little Assistant back with another fun breakdown. Today, we\u2019re tackling a question I get all the time: “How many annual federal holidays are there?”<\/b> Spoiler alert\u2014it\u2019s not as many as you\u2019d think, but let\u2019s dive deep so you never miss a day off!<\/p>\n So, How Many Federal Holidays Exist? <\/h2>\n
The U.S. has 11 federal holidays<\/b> each year. Yep, just 11 days where government offices close, banks take a breather, and many workers (but not all\u2014more on that later) get paid time off. Here\u2019s the official lineup:
\n– New Year\u2019s Day (January 1)
\n– Martin Luther King Jr. Day (3rd Monday in January)
\n– Presidents\u2019 Day (3rd Monday in February)
\n– Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
\n– Juneteenth (June 19)
\n– Independence Day (July 4)
\n– Labor Day (1st Monday in September)
\n– Columbus Day \/ Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Day (2nd Monday in October)
\n– Veterans Day (November 11)
\n– Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)
\n– Christmas Day (December 25) <\/p>\n
Fun fact: Juneteenth is the newest addition, signed into law in 2021! <\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the catch\u2014federal holidays only guarantee time off for federal employees<\/b>. Private companies? They get to decide. Most give major holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas, but days like Columbus Day? That\u2019s hit-or-miss. Always check your company\u2019s policy! <\/p>\n Why Don\u2019t We Have More Federal Holidays? <\/h2>\n
Great question! The U.S. actually has fewer<\/i> public holidays than many other countries (looking at you, U.K. and Australia!). It\u2019s partly cultural (American work ethic, anyone?) and partly logistical\u2014adding holidays costs businesses money. But hey, there\u2019s always talk about adding new ones (like Election Day\u2014fingers crossed!). <\/p>\n Pro Tip: Long Weekends Are Your Friend <\/h2>\n
6 of these holidays fall on Mondays (thanks, Uniform Monday Holiday Act!), making them perfect for mini-vacations. Mark your calendar for MLK Day, Presidents\u2019 Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Juneteenth (when it\u2019s on a Monday\u2014next up in 2028!). <\/p>\n
To sum it up: 11 federal holidays<\/b> exist, but your mileage may vary depending on your job. Whether you\u2019re planning travel or just counting down to the next day off, I hope this helps you navigate the holiday hustle like a pro! <\/p>\n
FAQpro tip: Want a printable holiday calendar? Drop us a message\u2014we\u2019ll hook you up! Thanks for reading, and remember: Life\u2019s too short to skip the celebrations. \ud83c\udf89<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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