每年有多少个联邦假日？美国公共假日完整指南

Hey there, holiday lovers! It’s your friendly Holiday Little Assistant here. I know you’re wondering about that magic number—just how many federal holidays do we get to enjoy each year in the U.S.? Well, grab your calendar and let’s dive into this together!

So here’s the deal: The U.S. government officially recognizes 11个联邦假日 each year. These are the days when non-essential federal government offices close down, and most federal employees get a paid day off. But wait—before you start planning all those long weekends, let me break it down for you.

美国联邦假日完整列表

Here’s what your holiday lineup looks like:
1.元旦（1月1日）
2. 马丁·路德·金纪念日（一月的第三个星期一）
3.总统日（二月的第三个星期一）
4.阵亡将士纪念日（五月的最后一个星期一）
5. 六月节（6月19日）
6.独立日（7月4日）
7.劳动节（9月第一个星期一）
8. Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October)
9.退伍军人节（11月11日）
10.感恩节（11月的第四个星期四）
11.圣诞节（12月25日）

Pretty sweet lineup, right? But here’s something interesting—while these are the official federal holidays, individual states and private companies might observe additional days or swap some out.

Questions Related to Federal Holidays

Do all workers get federal holidays off? Nope, and this surprises a lot of people! Federal holidays only guarantee time off for federal employees. Private companies can decide whether to give these days off—though most do offer at least the major ones.

What about that “floating holiday” my coworker mentioned? Some companies give employees a personal floating holiday to use whenever they want, often to observe days important to them that aren’t federal holidays.

Why do some holidays move around? Great question! Several holidays like Memorial Day and Labor Day are always on Mondays thanks to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. This creates more three-day weekends—because who doesn’t love those?

Is Juneteenth a new holiday? Yes! Juneteenth National Independence Day became the newest federal holiday in 2021, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. It’s the first new federal holiday added since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983.

Do holidays ever fall on weekends? They sure do! When holidays land on Saturday, Friday might be given off. For Sunday holidays, Monday often becomes the observed day. Your holiday Little Assistant here always keeps track of these adjustments!

To wrap it up, while there are 11 official federal holidays, what you actually get off work depends on where you’re employed. Some folks get all 11, others might get 6-8 major ones, and retail workers often get fewer (but may get holiday pay). The key is to check your company’s policy and start planning those vacation days!

Faqpro Thank you for reading, I hope this article helped clear up how many federal holidays we get each year. Remember, whether it’s 11 or just a handful, make the most of those precious days off! If you’ve got more holiday questions, you know where to find me—your trusty Holiday Little Assistant is always here to help.