The US Announces a Full List of Federal Holiday Dates for 2024: On this day each year, millions of Americans are granted a day off in remembrance of the nation’s former leaders. Initially, the purpose of the third Monday of February was to honor one individual exclusively: George Washington. During the 1880s, Presidents’ Day (12 February) was observed as the birthday of the nation’s first president. Nonetheless, as time passed, a general admiration for the nation’s numerous vanguards developed.
During deliberations on the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill in 1968, Congress considered the possibility of renaming Washington’s birthday to Presidents’ Day. The decision to adopt the new title was also intended to commemorate the birthday of Abraham Lincoln on February 22. The general public did not, however, adopt the new moniker until 1971.
Is Christmas Eve 2023 a federal holiday in the United States?
Despite the legal recognition of certain federal holidays, private sector employees are not obligated to take time off for these holidays.
The scheduled federal holidays for 2024 span from Veterans Day to Christmas.
New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Monday, January 15
President’s Day: Monday, February 19
Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
Juneteenth National Independence Day: Wednesday, June 19
Independence Day: Thursday, July 4
Labor Day: Monday, September 2
Indigenous Peoples’ Day (also observed as Columbus Day): Monday, October 14
Veterans Day: Monday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 28
Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25
Other important days to note:
Valentine’s Day: Wednesday, February 14
St Patrick’s Day: Sunday, March 17
Good Friday: Friday, March 29
Easter: Sunday, March 31
Passover: Monday, April 22
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