The United States celebrates Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 17, 2025. This special day honors all past U.S. presidents, but it started as a way to celebrate George Washington’s birthday. Washington was born on February 22, but the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 moved the holiday to the third Monday in February, so people could enjoy a long weekend.
While many people call it Presidents’ Day, some states like New York, Illinois, Virginia, Iowa, and Florida still call it Washington’s Birthday.
Federal Holidays and Workers
Not every worker gets a day off on federal holidays. These holidays mainly apply to government employees. Private companies can choose if they want to give their workers the day off or pay them extra if they work.
List of Federal Holidays in 2025
The U.S. has 11 federal holidays in 2025, plus one special day that happens every four years, Inauguration Day. Here’s the list:
– January
– New Year’s Day – January 1 (Wed)
– Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 20 (Mon)
– Inauguration Day – January 20 (Mon, once every four years)
– February
– Presidents’ Day (Washington’s Birthday) – February 17 (Mon)
– May
– Memorial Day – May 26 (Mon)
– June
– Juneteenth Day – June 19 (Thu)
– July
– Independence Day – July 4 (Fri)
– September
– Labor Day – September 1 (Mon)
– October
– Indigenous Peoples’ Day (also Columbus Day) – October 13 (Mon)
– November
– Veterans Day – November 11 (Tue)
– Thanksgiving Day – November 27 (Thu)
– December
– Christmas Day – December 25 (Thu)
Other Notable Days in 2025
There are some important days in 2025 that aren’t federal holidays but are widely celebrated, including:
– Valentine’s Day – February 14 (Fri)
– St. Patrick’s Day – March 17 (Mon)
– Good Friday – April 18 (Fri)
Federal Holidays vs. State and Local Holidays
While federal holidays apply to the national government, different states may celebrate local holidays. For example, Texas and Alabama have Confederate Memorial Day, and Hawaii and Alaska celebrate the days they became states.
Some holidays have different names depending on where you are. Presidents’ Day can be called different names in different states, and while some places have Indigenous Peoples’ Day, others still call it Columbus Day.
FAQs
– How many U.S. federal holidays are there in a year?
– There are 11 federal holidays each year, plus Inauguration Day, which is celebrated every four years.
– Which country has the most federal holidays?
– Nepal has the most public holidays in the world, with 39 holidays every year
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