{"id":6678,"date":"2025-07-07T08:16:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T20:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/?p=6678"},"modified":"2025-07-07T08:16:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T20:16:44","slug":"your-complete-guide-how-many-public-holidays-are-there-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/en\/your-complete-guide-how-many-public-holidays-are-there-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Complete Guide: How Many Public Holidays Are There in 2023?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.publicholidaycalendar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pexels-photo-246576.jpeg\" alt=\" Your Complete Guide: How Many Public Holidays Are There in 2023? \"\/><\/p>\n<p> Hey there, holiday lovers! It&#8217;s your pal Holiday Little Assistant back with the scoop on everyone&#8217;s favorite topic\u2014days off! I&#8217;ve been getting tons of questions like *&#8221;Yo, how many holidays do we actually get in 2023?&#8221;* So grab your planners, because we\u2019re breaking down ALL the long weekends, three-day breaks, and time to binge-watch your favorite shows next year. <\/p>\n<h2> So\u2026 How Many Holidays Are in 2023? <\/h2>\n<p> Drumroll, please\u2026 The U.S. has <b>11 federal holidays<\/b> in 2023! But wait\u2014before you panic that your vacation stash feels light, remember: Some holidays (looking at you, Thanksgiving) always land on weekdays, while others (like July 4th) might sneak into your weekend. Here\u2019s the full lineup: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udf89 **New Year\u2019s Day** \u2013 January 1 (Sunday, observed Monday Jan 2!)<\/li>\n<li>\u270a **MLK Jr. Day** \u2013 January 16<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 **Presidents\u2019 Day** \u2013 February 20<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udc90 **Memorial Day** \u2013 May 29<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf86 **Juneteenth** \u2013 June 19<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd25 **Independence Day** \u2013 July 4 (Tuesday\u2014perfect for a 4-day weekend!)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udc77 **Labor Day** \u2013 September 4<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d **Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Day** \u2013 October 9 (Note: Some states call this Columbus Day)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf83 **Veterans Day** \u2013 November 11 (Saturday, observed Friday Nov 10)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83e\udd83 **Thanksgiving** \u2013 November 23<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf84 **Christmas Day** \u2013 December 25 (Monday\u2014woohoo, no midweek fuss!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Pro tip: If a holiday falls on a Saturday, federal employees (and many companies) get the Friday before off. If it\u2019s a Sunday? Enjoy that Monday! <\/p>\n<h2> Wait, What About State Holidays? <\/h2>\n<p> Ohhh, great question! Federal holidays are just the baseline\u2014your state might add extras. For example: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Texas celebrates **Texas Independence Day** (March 2), but good luck finding open banks.<\/li>\n<li>Massachusetts goes hard for **Patriots\u2019 Day** (April 17) with epic marathon energy.<\/li>\n<li>Hawaii honors **King Kamehameha Day** (June 11) with flower parades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Moral of the story? Check your local calendar for hidden gems. <\/p>\n<h2> How to Maximize Your 2023 Holiday Game <\/h2>\n<p> Want to turn 11 holidays into 20+ days off? Here\u2019s how to hack PTO like a pro: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>**July 4th is a Tuesday?** Take Monday (July 3) off for a **4-day weekend**.<\/li>\n<li>**Juneteenth (Monday, June 19) + 4 vacation days = 9-day break** (take off June 20-23).<\/li>\n<li>**Christmas Eve** isn\u2019t a federal holiday, but 40% of companies give it off *wink*.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Remember: Some retail\/healthcare jobs swap holidays (you might work July 4th but get Black Friday). Always check with HR! <\/p>\n<p> Whether you\u2019re planning epic road trips or just counting the minutes \u2019til naptime, 2023\u2019s holiday lineup has something for everyone. Need printable calendars or reminders for long weekends? Drop me a comment\u2014your Holiday Little Assistant\u2019s got you covered! \ud83c\udf89 <\/p>\n<p> FAQpro tip: Bookmark this page and tag a coworker\u2014they\u2019ll thank you when they\u2019re sipping margaritas on an extra day off. \ud83d\ude09 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey there, holiday lovers! It&#8217;s your pal Holiday Little Assistant back with the scoop on everyone&#8217;s favorite topic\u2014days off! 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