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What are the public holidays in the USA?
In the United States, public holidays are mandated only for federal employees. There is no legal requirement for private sector employers to observe public holidays or provide time off. Employers have the discretion to decide which holidays, if any, they choose to recognize and provide time off for their employees.
Federal Public Holidays for 2024
Here are the federal public holidays for 2024:
- Monday, January 1, 2024 - New Year's Day
- Monday, January 15, 2024 - Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Monday, February 19, 2024 - Washington's Birthday
- Monday, May 27, 2024 - Memorial Day
- Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - Juneteenth National Independence Day
- Thursday, July 4, 2024 - Independence Day
- Monday, September 2, 2024 - Labor Day
- Monday, October 14, 2024 - Columbus Day
- Monday, November 11, 2024 - Veterans Day
- Thursday, November 28, 2024 - Thanksgiving Day
- Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
Commonly Observed Holidays
While not legally required, many businesses choose to observe the following common holidays and provide Paid Time Off (PTO) for their employees:
- December 31 - New Year’s Eve
- January 1 - New Year’s Day
- May 30 - Memorial Day (last Monday of May)
- July 4 - Independence Day
- September 5 - Labor Day
- November 24 - Thanksgiving Day
- November 25 - Day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday)
- December 24 - Christmas Eve
- December 25 - Christmas Day
Employer Discretion
Employers have full discretion to determine which holidays they observe and whether to provide time off or holiday pay. This allows companies to tailor their holiday policies to fit their business needs and the preferences of their workforce.
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