Federal holidays are days designated by the U.S. federal government for special observance. On these days, most federal employees are given a paid day off, and many federal institutions, such as banks and post offices, are closed. While private businesses are not required to close on federal holidays, many do, and schools often follow a similar schedule. There are currently eleven federal holidays recognized in the United States, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
