The U.S. federal holiday calendar includes 11 significant days that Americans observe and celebrate. On Monday, January 20, the U.S. will honor the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. and the inauguration of the 47th president, Donald Trump. Initially, Inauguration Day was held on March 4, where incoming presidents, vice presidents, and members of Congress were sworn into office. However, in 1933, the 20th Amendment was ratified, moving Inauguration Day up to January 20. Since then, each president-elect has taken the presidential oath of office every four years, whether it’s their first or second term.
Though the law recognizes both Martin Luther King Day and Inauguration Day as federal holidays, this does not mean that individuals working for private businesses are required to have two days of work off. In fact, a federal holiday doesn’t guarantee workers will get even one day off as they apply only to federal government employees and institutions. It is up to individual employers to decide whether they offer time off or additional pay for work on federal holidays.
Find the list in full below:. New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1. Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Monday, January 20. Inauguration Day: Monday, January 20. Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 17. Memorial Day: Monday, May 26. Juneteenth National Independence Day: Thursday, June 19.
