Public holidays in the United States are non-working holidays. They are designated by the federal government to commemorate an event or historical figure of special relevance to the country.
These are days that many people look forward to because, as they are non-working days, they are ideal for taking a short vacation and rest on the beach, or in the winter go hiking through the mountains.
So that you can make your forecasts, we leave you the 2025 calendar of federal holidays, this means that they are dates that are commemorated in the 52 states of the United States.
Holidays in the USA
In the United States there will be 11 holidays during 2025 in which work is not done. Some of the holiday dates are fixed; That is to say, they are celebrated on the same day every year. An example of the above is the holiday of juneteenth which is July 19, but when the work holiday falls on a Saturday it is moved to Friday, and if it falls on a Sunday, it is moved to the following Monday.
Other holidays are dynamic and depend on the calendar of the year. For example, Labor Day, which, unlike many countries that celebrate it on May 1, in the United States is celebrated on the first Monday in September.
Holiday Calendar
These are the dates of the holidays in 2025, and what we celebrate in the United States.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1st | New Year |
| January 13 (second Monday of January) | Day Martin Luther King Jr.., the birth of the civil rights leader is commemorated |
| February 17 (third Monday of February) | Presidents' Day. It commemorates the birthday of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Since 1971, it has become popular as a day to celebrate all US presidents. |
| May 26 (last Monday in May) | Memorial Day or “Memorial Day”. Commemorates all those who died as part of the United States Armed Forces. |
| 19 June | “Juneteenth” or Liberation DayThis holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. |
| 4 July | Independence Day. Commemorates the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. |
| September 1 (first Monday in September) | Labor Day o Labor Day. Recognizes the value of the contributions made by U.S. workers. |
| October 12 | “Columbus Day” or Columbus DayThe holiday commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the New World on October 12, 1942. |
| November 11th | Veterans Day or “Veterans Day”. Commemorates those who have served in the United States Armed Forces |
| November 27 (fourth Thursday of November) | Thanksgiving DayIt commemorates the celebration of the English settlers with the natives of the area to celebrate the first successful harvest. |
| December 25 | Christmas |
Holidays in the United States
Some of the frequently asked questions about holidays in the USA:
Both refer to days designated to commemorate, so they are similar concepts. The United States distinguishes between holidays recognized by the Federal Government and days of mandatory observance.
The 11 holidays included in the list. There are dates that are known as “observance” but they are not national holidays. An example is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. These dates are optional for employers or contractors to consider them non-working, but since they are not national holidays, they are not mandatory.
There are 11 national holidays that are paid, and they are the ones we report in the list above.
All 52 states in the United States commemorate the same 11 national holidays. Each state can have its own “state holidays.” For example California added 3 new state holidays in 2023: Juneteenth, Lunar New Year and Genocide Remembrance Day. Another example is North Carolina, which considers the Good Friday like a state holiday.
The answer is no. According to the usa.gov website, the Fair Labor Standards Act does not require employers to make additional payments for working on a holiday.
Why are they important?
Holidays in the United States are relevant because, in addition to being days of rest in which people do not work, they are a reminder of history and the people who helped shape the United States as an extraordinarily diverse country with a wide range of people. cultural wealth.
They are a way to honor the origins and roots of the country; and prevent important events from being forgotten.
If you want, you can tell us in the comments how the holidays are experienced in your country of origin, how you take advantage of them personally and which ones you enjoy the most.
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