The federal calendar is the floor. Many states observe additional days (Lincoln’s Birthday, Patriot’s Day, etc.). The table covers the 11 federal holidays — your state may add more.
Public holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year's Day | Federal |
| 19 January | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal |
| 16 February | Monday | Washington's Birthday | Federal (often "Presidents Day") |
| 25 May | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
| 19 June | Friday | Juneteenth | Federal |
| 3 July | Friday | Independence Day (observed) | Federal — actual day is Sat 4 Jul |
| 7 September | Monday | Labor Day | Federal |
| 12 October | Monday | Columbus Day | Federal (state names vary) |
| 11 November | Wednesday | Veterans Day | Federal |
| 26 November | Thursday | Thanksgiving | Federal |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day | Federal |
Notes
- When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, the Friday before is observed; on a Sunday, the Monday after.
- Several states recognise additional state-specific holidays — California Cesar Chavez Day, Massachusetts Patriots' Day, Texas Confederate Heroes Day, etc.
- Federal employees are paid; private-sector employees often but not always are.
Inside Vacation Flow
Set a team member's office to United States and these public holidays load automatically — they show on every connected calendar and never deduct from PTO balances.
Track leave around these holidays — free for teams up to 20 →