Table of State, Federal & Observed Holidays: 2024

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Date	Name	Type	Details

* Observed exclusively in certain communities within this state.

** Observed in only specific regions of this state.

*** Optional holiday in this state.

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US Observance Holidays: 2024

Date	Day	Name
Jan 13	Saturday	Stephen Foster Memorial Day
Feb 1	Thursday	National Freedom Day
Feb 2	Friday	Groundhog Day
Feb 2	Friday	National Wear Red Day
Feb 7	Wednesday	National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Feb 10	Saturday	Lunar New Year
Feb 14	Wednesday	Valentine's Day
Mar 1	Friday	St. David's Day
Mar 1	Friday	Read Across America Day
Mar 1	Friday	Employee Appreciation Day
Mar 17	Sunday	St. Patrick's Day
Mar 30	Saturday	Doctors' Day
Mar 30	Saturday	Vietnam Veterans Day
Apr 6	Saturday	National Tartan Day
Apr 9	Tuesday	National Library Workers' Day
Apr 13	Saturday	Thomas Jefferson's Birthday
Apr 15	Monday	Tax Day
Apr 24	Wednesday	Administrative Professionals Day
Apr 25	Thursday	Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Apr 29	Monday	Arbor Day
Apr 29	Monday	Confederate Memorial Day
May 1	Wednesday	Law Day
May 1	Wednesday	Loyalty Day
May 2	Thursday	National Day of Prayer
May 10	Friday	Military Spouse Appreciation Day
May 15	Wednesday	Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 17	Friday	National Defense Transportation Day
May 18	Saturday	Armed Forces Day
May 25	Saturday	National Missing Children's Day
Jun 6	Thursday	D-Day
Jun 14	Friday	Army Birthday
Jun 14	Friday	Flag Day
Jun 20	Thursday	American Eagle Day
Jun 20	Thursday	June Solstice
Jul 14	Sunday	Bastille Day
Jul 27	Saturday	National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
Jul 28	Sunday	Parents' Day
Aug 4	Sunday	Coast Guard Birthday
Aug 4	Sunday	Barack Obama Day
Aug 7	Wednesday	Purple Heart Day
Aug 18	Sunday	National Senior Citizens Day
Aug 19	Monday	National Aviation Day
Aug 26	Monday	Women's Equality Day
Sep 7	Saturday	Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day
Sep 8	Sunday	National Grandparents Day
Sep 11	Wednesday	Patriot Day
Sep 17	Tuesday	Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Sep 18	Wednesday	Air Force Birthday
Sep 20	Friday	National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Sep 22	Sunday	September Equinox
Sep 28	Saturday	National Public Lands Day
Sep 29	Sunday	Gold Star Mother's Day
Oct 6	Sunday	German American Day
Oct 7	Monday	Child Health Day
Oct 9	Wednesday	Leif Erikson Day
Oct 13	Sunday	Navy Birthday
Oct 15	Tuesday	White Cane Safety Day
Oct 16	Wednesday	Boss's Day
Nov 1	Friday	Law Day
Nov 1	Friday	First Day of Native American Heritage Month
Nov 2	Saturday	All Souls' Day
Nov 3	Sunday	Daylight Saving Time ends
Nov 5	Tuesday	Election Day (General Election)
Nov 10	Sunday	Marine Corps Birthday
Nov 15	Wednesday	Peace Officers Memorial Day
Nov 28	Thursday	Thanksgiving Day
Nov 29	Friday	Black Friday
Nov 29	Friday	Native American Heritage Day
Dec 6	Friday	St Nicholas Day
Dec 7	Saturday	Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Dec 15	Sunday	Bill of Rights Day
Dec 17	Tuesday	Pan American Aviation Day
Dec 17	Tuesday	Wright Brothers Day
Dec 21	Saturday	December Solstice
Dec 24	Tuesday	Christmas Eve
Dec 26	Thursday	Kwanzaa (first day)

How To Use The State, Federal & Observed Holiday Table

Our interactive holiday table is designed to make it easy for you to find the holiday information you need. Follow these simple steps to get the most out of this tool:

Select Your State:

Locate the dropdown menu labeled “Select Your State.”
Click on the dropdown menu to see a list of all states.
Choose your state from the list. If you want to see holidays for all states, select “All States.”

View the Table:

After selecting your state, the table will automatically update to display holidays relevant to your selection.
The table is organized with the following columns:
- Date: The specific date of the holiday.
- Name: The name of the holiday.
- Type: The category of the holiday (e.g., State Holiday, Federal Holiday, Observance).
- Details: Additional information about which states observe the holiday or any other pertinent details.

Search for Specific Holidays:

Use your browser’s search function (Ctrl+F on Windows, Command+F on Mac) to quickly find a specific holiday within the table.
Type in keywords related to the holiday you’re looking for (e.g., “Christmas,” “Independence Day”) to jump directly to those entries.

Responsive Design:

The table is designed to be fully responsive, meaning it will adjust to fit your screen size whether you’re on a desktop, tablet, or mobile device.
On smaller screens, the table’s layout changes to ensure readability and usability. Each row will display as a block with the column headers shown as labels before the data.

Hover for Highlights:

As you hover over each row in the table, it will highlight to make it easier to read and focus on the specific holiday details.

US Religious Holidays

In the United States, a variety of religious holidays are observed by different faith communities throughout the year. These holidays hold significant cultural and spiritual meaning for those who celebrate them. Below is an overview of some of the major religious holidays observed in the US:

Christian Holidays

Christmas (December 25, 2024)
- Description: Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
- Significance: A major holiday for Christians, marked by church services, gift-giving, and festive meals.
- Observance: Federal Holiday, widely celebrated across the US.
Easter (March 31, 2024)
- Description: Commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- Significance: The most important holiday in the Christian calendar, celebrated with church services, Easter egg hunts, and family gatherings.
- Observance: Widely observed by Christian communities.
Good Friday (March 29, 2024)
- Description: Marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
- Significance: A day of mourning and reflection, often observed with fasting and special church services.
- Observance: State holiday in some states, widely observed by Christians.
All Saints’ Day (November 1, 2024)
- Description: Honors all saints, known and unknown.
- Significance: A day to remember and pray for all saints and martyrs.
- Observance: Observed by many Christian denominations.

Jewish Holidays

Rosh Hashanah (October 3, 2024)
- Description: Jewish New Year.
- Significance: A time of reflection and repentance, marked by synagogue services and the blowing of the shofar.
- Observance: Observed by Jewish communities with family gatherings and special meals.
Yom Kippur (October 12, 2024)
- Description: Day of Atonement.
- Significance: The holiest day in the Jewish calendar, dedicated to fasting, prayer, and repentance.
- Observance: Observed with a 25-hour fast and intensive prayer.
Hanukkah (December 25, 2024)
- Description: Festival of Lights.
- Significance: Commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
- Observance: Celebrated with lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and eating fried foods.

Muslim Holidays

Ramadan (Starts on March 12, 2024)
- Description: Month of fasting and prayer.
- Significance: A time of spiritual reflection, fasting from dawn to sunset, and increased devotion.
- Observance: Observed by Muslims with fasting, prayer, and community gatherings.
Eid al-Fitr (April 10, 2024)
- Description: Festival of Breaking the Fast.
- Significance: Marks the end of Ramadan, celebrated with communal prayers, feasts, and giving of alms.
- Observance: Celebrated with special prayers, festive meals, and exchanging gifts.
Eid al-Adha (August 11, 2024)
- Description: Festival of Sacrifice.
- Significance: Commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.
- Observance: Observed with prayers, feasts, and charity, including the ritual sacrifice of an animal.

Hindu Holidays

Diwali (November 1, 2024)
- Description: Festival of Lights.
- Significance: Celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
- Observance: Marked by lighting oil lamps, fireworks, and sharing sweets and gifts.
Holi (March 25, 2024)
- Description: Festival of Colors.
- Significance: Celebrates the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.
- Observance: Celebrated with throwing colored powders, singing, dancing, and festive foods.
Navratri (October 3, 2024)
- Description: Nine Nights.
- Significance: Dedicated to the worship of the Hindu goddess Durga.
- Observance: Celebrated with fasting, dancing, and religious ceremonies.

US Religious Holidays: 2024

Date	Day	Name	Religion
Jan 6	Saturday	Epiphany	Christian
Jan 7	Sunday	Orthodox Christmas Day	Orthodox
Jan 14	Sunday	Orthodox New Year	Orthodox
Feb 8	Thursday	Isra and Mi'raj	Muslim
Feb 13	Tuesday	Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras	Christian
Feb 14	Wednesday	Ash Wednesday	Christian
Feb 12	Monday	Lunar New Year	Buddhist
Mar 8	Friday	Maha Shivaratri	Hindu
Mar 12	Tuesday	Ramadan Starts	Muslim
Mar 24	Sunday	Palm Sunday	Christian
Mar 24	Sunday	Purim	Jewish
Mar 28	Thursday	Maundy Thursday	Christian
Mar 29	Friday	Good Friday	Christian
Mar 30	Saturday	Holy Saturday	Christian
Mar 31	Sunday	Easter Sunday	Christian
Apr 1	Monday	Easter Monday	Christian
Apr 22	Monday	Passover Eve	Jewish
Apr 23	Tuesday	Passover (first day)	Jewish
Apr 30	Tuesday	Last Day of Passover	Jewish
May 6	Monday	Yom HaShoah	Jewish
May 9	Thursday	Ascension Day	Christian
May 15	Wednesday	Peace Officers Memorial Day	Christian
May 19	Sunday	Pentecost	Christian
May 20	Monday	Whit Monday	Christian
Jun 17	Monday	Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)	Muslim
Jul 17	Wednesday	Ashura (Tentative Date)	Muslim
Aug 19	Monday	Raksha Bandhan	Hindu
Aug 26	Monday	Janmashtami	Hindu
Sep 16	Monday	The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date)	Muslim
Oct 3	Thursday	Navratri	Hindu
Oct 3	Thursday	Rosh Hashana	Jewish
Oct 4	Friday	Feast of St Francis of Assisi	Christian
Oct 12	Saturday	Dussehra	Hindu
Oct 12	Saturday	Yom Kippur	Jewish
Oct 17	Thursday	First Day of Sukkot	Jewish
Oct 23	Wednesday	Last Day of Sukkot	Jewish
Oct 24	Thursday	Shmini Atzeret	Jewish
Oct 25	Friday	Simchat Torah	Jewish
Oct 31	Thursday	Diwali/Deepavali	Hindu
Nov 1	Friday	All Saints' Day	Christian
Nov 2	Saturday	All Souls' Day	Christian
Nov 5	Tuesday	Election Day (General Election)	Observance
Dec 1	Sunday	First Sunday of Advent	Christian
Dec 6	Friday	St Nicholas Day	Christian
Dec 9	Monday	Feast of the Immaculate Conception	Christian
Dec 12	Thursday	Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe	Christian
Dec 24	Tuesday	Christmas Eve	Christian
Dec 25	Wednesday	Christmas Day	Christian
Dec 26	Thursday	Chanukah/Hanukkah (first day)	Jewish

FAQ: US Holidays and Work

What are federal holidays in the United States?

Federal holidays are public holidays established by the federal government. On these days, non-essential federal government offices are closed, and most federal employees are paid for the holiday. Some of the major federal holidays include New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Are employers required to give employees time off on federal holidays?

No, private employers are not legally required to give employees time off on federal holidays. However, many employers choose to do so as part of their benefits package. Public sector employees typically receive time off on these holidays.

Do employees get paid for federal holidays?

Federal employees are paid for federal holidays. For private sector employees, paid holidays are not mandated by federal law, but many employers offer paid holidays as a benefit.

What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

If a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, it is typically observed on the preceding Friday. If it falls on a Sunday, it is usually observed on the following Monday. Employers may follow similar practices, but it can vary depending on company policy.

Are state holidays different from federal holidays?

Yes, state holidays are holidays that are recognized by individual states and can vary widely. States may recognize additional holidays that are not federal holidays, such as Patriots’ Day in Massachusetts and Maine, or Texas Independence Day in Texas.

Can employers require employees to work on holidays?

Yes, employers can require employees to work on holidays, unless there is a contract or union agreement that states otherwise. Many essential services and retail businesses require employees to work on holidays.

What is holiday pay?

Holiday pay refers to additional pay that an employee might receive for working on a holiday. This can include time-and-a-half or double time, depending on company policy or union contracts. Federal law does not require holiday pay.

How do holidays affect overtime calculations?

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime is calculated based on hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Paid holiday time off does not count towards hours worked for overtime calculation. However, if an employee works on a holiday, those hours do count towards the 40-hour threshold.

Do part-time employees receive holiday pay?

It depends on the employer’s policy. Some employers offer holiday pay to part-time employees on a pro-rated basis, while others may not. It’s best to check with your HR department or employee handbook.

What religious holidays do employers have to accommodate?

Employers are required to reasonably accommodate employees’ sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the business. This might include flexible scheduling or allowing employees to use leave for religious holidays.

Can an employee request time off for a holiday not recognized by their employer?

Yes, employees can request time off for holidays not recognized by their employer. Many employers have policies in place to allow the use of personal or vacation days for this purpose. It’s advisable to make such requests in advance.

Are employees entitled to extra pay for working on a holiday?

There is no federal requirement for extra pay (such as time-and-a-half) for working on a holiday. However, some states and employers have their own policies that provide for additional pay on holidays.

Can an employer change the observed holiday schedule?

Yes, employers have the right to set and change their holiday schedules, provided they comply with any contractual or union agreements in place. Employers should communicate any changes well in advance.

How should employers handle holiday pay for employees on leave?

Policies on holiday pay for employees on leave vary by employer. Typically, if an employee is on paid leave (such as vacation or sick leave), they may still receive holiday pay. If on unpaid leave, they might not receive holiday pay.

What should employees do if they feel their holiday rights are being violated?

Employees should first review their company’s holiday policy and then address concerns with their HR department or manager. If the issue remains unresolved, employees may contact the U.S. Department of Labor or their state labor department for further assistance.

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