Finding out What National Holiday Is Today is easy! This article provides a comprehensive list of US national holidays for the past decade, helping you quickly identify if today is a special day.
US National Holidays: A Year-by-Year Look
To determine what national holiday is today, refer to the current year’s list below. Remember that if a holiday falls on a weekend, the observed date may shift to the preceding Friday or the following Monday for federal employees. This practice often extends to many businesses and organizations as well.
2023:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 2* | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 16 | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Monday, February 20** | Washington’s Birthday |
| Monday, May 29 | Memorial Day |
| Monday, June 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Tuesday, July 4 | Independence Day |
| Monday, September 4 | Labor Day |
| Monday, October 9 | Columbus Day |
| Friday, November 10* | Veterans Day |
| Thursday, November 23 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Monday, December 25 | Christmas Day |
*Observed holiday.
** Officially Washington’s Birthday, often celebrated as Presidents’ Day.
2022:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 31* | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 17 | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Monday, February 21** | Washington’s Birthday |
| Monday, May 30 | Memorial Day |
| Monday, June 20* | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Monday, July 4 | Independence Day |
| Monday, September 5 | Labor Day |
| Monday, October 10 | Columbus Day |
| Friday, November 11 | Veterans Day |
| Thursday, November 24 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Monday, December 26* | Christmas Day |
*Observed holiday.
** Officially Washington’s Birthday, often celebrated as Presidents’ Day.
2021-2011: For a complete listing of federal holidays from 2021 to 2011, please consult a government resource such as the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website. These resources often offer detailed information about holiday observance dates and any applicable legal statutes.
Understanding “Observed” Holidays
Federal law designates specific dates for national holidays. However, when a holiday falls on a Saturday, it is typically observed on the preceding Friday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.
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This practice ensures that federal workers receive their entitled holiday time off. While private sector observance can vary, many businesses follow the federal government’s lead in observing holidays.
Beyond Federal Holidays
Remember that this list focuses on federal holidays. Individual states may also celebrate state-specific holidays not included here. Additionally, there are many other significant cultural and religious observances throughout the year that are not federally recognized holidays.
Be sure to check your local calendar for a complete picture of holidays and special events in your area.
