There are numerous holidays that occur throughout a calendar year, ranging from New Year’s Day to Christmas. However, not all holidays are recognized by the government. Few holidays in the United States are recognized as “federal holidays” by the federal government.
Non-essential federal offices are closed on these holidays, although government employees still get paid for the day off. On government holidays, other organizations including schools, companies, and banks might also get paid time off.
Read on to find out how many federal holidays there are and how to make the most of your PTO.
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Third Monday in January)
- Presidents’ Day (Third Monday in February)
- Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
- Juneteenth (June 19)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day (First Monday in September)
- Columbus Day (Second Monday in October)
- Veterans Day (November 11)
- Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday of November)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
Here are the Federal Holidays for 2023
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Third Monday in January)
- Presidents’ Day (Third Monday in February)
- Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
- Juneteenth (June 19)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day (First Monday in September)
- Columbus Day (Second Monday in October)
- Veterans Day (November 11)
- Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday of November)
- Christmas Day (December 25)