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Discovering the U.S.
Public Holidays
Most schools, banks, and government offices close on national public holidays. The U.S.
Postal Service does not deliver mail on these days.
Holiday
Date
*New Year’s Day
January 1
Martin Luther King Day
January 15. In honor of the birthday of the late civil rights
leader (Observed on the following Monday).
Presidents’ Day
Third Monday in February. Combined celebration of
Abraham Lincoln's birthday on February 12 and George
Washington's birthday on February 22.
*Memorial Day
Last Monday in May. In remembrance of all who died
serving the U.S. in wartime.
*Independence Day
July 4. Commemorating U.S. independence; usually
celebrated with parades and fireworks.
*Labor Day
First Monday in September. To honor all workers.
Columbus Day
Second Monday in October. Commemorating
Christopher Columbus discovering America.
Veterans Day
November 11. To honor all veterans of the U.S. military.
*Thanksgiving
Fourth Thursday in November. Commemorates the
original Colonial American settlers’ first fall harvest.
Turkey is traditionally served for the meal.
*Christmas Day
December 25. The only religious holiday that is officially
observed.
*Days when the majority of businesses are closed in observance of the holiday.