US federal holidays 2023: Check full list of holidays in America

The first federal holiday that Americans will soon enjoy is the start of the new year's festivities. The new year (2023) will be ushered in at midnight on December 31 by people all over the world. The day also marks the beginning of New Year's Day, the first recognized federal holiday in the US for the year, which falls on January 1.

However, because January 1st, 2023 falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on January 2. 11 significant days that Americans recognize and celebrate make up the list of US federal holidays, which was first adopted by Congress in 1885 when it was decided that federal employees should have specific days off from work.
Additionally, guidelines have been established to ensure that national holidays are observed by all individuals and institutions.



US government offices, including the post office and social security office, are closed over these 11 days. Although with sporadic staffing levels and limited public access, law enforcement and border control, two essential government functions, will continue to function.

Federal workers typically get the prior Friday off when a federal holiday occurs on a Saturday and the following Monday off when it falls on a Sunday. There are now 11 federal holidays; however, they have changed over time and may change again in the future.

Federal holidays for the year 2023

• New Year’s Day: Sunday, January 1 (Observed Monday, January 2)
• Martin Luther King Jr Day: Monday, January 16
• Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 20
• Memorial Day: Monday, May 29
• Juneteenth: Friday, June 16
• Independence Day: Tuesday, July 4
• Labor Day: Monday, September 4
• Indigenous Peoples’ Day (also observed as Columbus Day): Monday, October 9
• Veterans’ Day: Saturday, November 11 (Observed Friday, November 10)
• Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 23
• Christmas: Monday, December 25

FAQs:

1. What is a federal holiday?
   A federal holiday is a day off that the U.S. government gives to its staff.
2. Are federal holidays observed by all American workers?
   Only those who work for the federal government are specifically entitled to paid time off on federal holidays.