Federal holidays in the United States are days recognized by the U.S. government for special observance. On these days, non-essential federal government offices are closed, and many federal employees receive a paid day off. While federal holidays influence how banks, schools, and other businesses operate, they are not legally binding on private sector employers, meaning businesses can choose whether or not to close. Currently, there are eleven federal holidays, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, as well as Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) and Juneteenth National Independence Day.
