Discovering the US 2019

Public Holidays Most schools, banks, and government offices close on national public holidays. The US Postal Service does not deliver mail on these days.

Holiday

Date

*New Year’s Day

January 1

January 15. In honor of the birthday of the late civil rights leader (Observed on the following Monday). Third Monday in February. Combined celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday on February 12 and George Washington's birthday on February 22. Last Monday in May. In remembrance of all who died serving the US in wartime. July 4. Commemorating US independence; usually celebrated with parades and fireworks. First Monday in September. To honor all workers. November 11. To honor all veterans of the US military. Fourth Thursday in November. Commemorates the original Colonial American settlers’ first fall harvest. Turkey is traditionally served for the meal. December 25. The only religious holiday that is officially observed. Second Monday in October. Commemorating Christopher Columbus discovering America.

Martin Luther King Day

Presidents’ Day

*Memorial Day

*Independence Day

*Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

*Thanksgiving

*Christmas Day

*Days when the majority of businesses are closed in observance of the holiday.

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