Federal Holidays
What are federal holidays?
Federal holidays are authorized holidays recognized by the Government of the United States. On these days, all federal and private offices are closed. Any private sector employee working on legal holidays can receive additional payment. Additionally, each state and city has the authority to observe its own state or city holidays.
Federal holidays are designated by the United States Congress in Title V of the United States Code.
List of all Federal Holidays for 2024:
| Date | Official Name | Details |
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | Celebrated from midnight on December 31st , marking the start of the new year on the Gregorian calendar. |
| January 15 | Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. | Honours the birthday of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., an African American clergymen known for his tireless efforts to secure civil rights for all through non-violence. |
| February 19 | Washington’s Birthday | Honors the legacy of George Washington, the first president of the United States. |
| May 27 | Memorial Day | Honors those who lost their lives during the American Civil War through special programs and remembrances. |
| June 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Celebrates President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, granting freedom to enslaved African American people. |
| July 4 | Independence Day | Celebrates the nation’s birthday – the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1976. |
| September 2 | Labour Day | Honors the nation’s working people with parades and marks the end of summer vacation and the start of the school year. |
| October 14 | Columbus Day | Commemorates the day Italian navigator Christopher Colombus discovered the New World. |
| November 11 | Veterans Day | Honors Americans who served in World War I and now extends to honor the sacrifices of veterans of all the wars the US has fought. |
| November 28 | Thanksgiving Day | Begun by the Puritans to show gratitude to the Native Americans for their help with the harvest. Celebrated with a feast including roast turkey, cranberry sauce, potatoes, and pumpkin pie. |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Marks the birth of Christ and is celebrated by decorating houses with lights, putting up Christmas tree, giving gifts, and sending greeting cards. |