Long weekend win! ‘Day After’ rule means 3-day work week for some Americans in November

Certain Americans will get a 3-day work week in November because of a “day after” rule. The extra day off comes right after Thanksgiving. This extra holiday is often called “Family Day” by many people. Thanksgiving is celebrated in all 50 US states on the fourth Thursday of November. On Thanksgiving, many businesses close and government workers usually get the day off. Workers use this time to stay home and spend time with family.

In California, state employees also get Friday off, making a long weeken. This happens because California has a “day after” rule in its official holiday calendar, as stated by The Sun. The rule gives employees more time to relax and celebrate. California is not the only place doing this. A total of 26 US states give a holiday on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Extra day off states

These states include California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia, The Sun listed. Many private companies may still stay open for Black Friday shopping.

What closes on Friday

People should expect government offices like DMVs, courts, and libraries to be closed in states with the extra holiday. State parks may also be closed in those places. The US already has several federal holidays throughout the year.

These include New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, as listed by The Sun. Because Thanksgiving is on Thursday and some states give Friday off, workers can enjoy a long 4-day weekend.

FAQs

Q1. Who gets a 3-day work week in November?

Some state employees in places like California get Friday off after Thanksgiving, creating a shorter work week.

Q2. Will offices be closed after Thanksgiving?

Yes, many state offices like courts, DMVs, and libraries may close in states that treat Friday as a holiday.