The United States recognizes 12 federal holidays, with government office closings and sometimes business closings.
Holiday (official name) |
Date |
New Year's Day |
January 1 |
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
Third Monday in January |
Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) |
Third Monday in February |
Memorial Day |
Last Monday in May |
Juneteenth National Independence Day |
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 in November |
Christmas Day |
December 25 |