It is important to note that there are a total of 11 U.S Federal Holidays in a year and these holidays are New Year’s Day, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Please check out the table below to see the dates of these Federal Holidays for the year 2024. We have also shared 2024 USA Federal Holidays Calendar later in the post for free download in PDF printable format.
Federal Holidays are the holidays that are designated by the U.S. federal government as official holidays. On the Federal Holidays, non-essential national offices are closed although the employees receive pay.
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List of 2024 Federal Holidays with Dates
| Date | Federal holiday | Day of the week |
| January 1, 2024 | New Year’s Day | Monday |
| January 15, 2024 | Martin Luther King Day | Monday |
| February 19, 2024 | Presidents’ Day | Monday |
| May 27, 2024 | Memorial Day | Monday |
| June 19, 2024 | Juneteenth | Wednesday |
| July 4, 2024 | Independence Day | Thursday |
| September 2, 2024 | Labor Day | Monday |
| October 14, 2024 | Columbus Day | Monday |
| November 11, 2024 | Veterans Day | Monday |
| November 28, 2024 | Thanksgiving Day | Thursday |
| December 25, 2024 | Christmas Day | Wednesday |
Important Note: Please note if a holiday falls on a Saturday then it is observed on the preceding Friday, while a holiday that falls on a Sunday is observed on the succeeding Monday.
Also, note that most of the 11 USA Federal Holidays are also State Holidays. Out of these 11 holidays, 5 holidays are fixed while the other 6 holidays are floating.
Fixed Holidays: New Year’s Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Christmas Day
Floating Holidays: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day,
Printable 2024 Calendar with Federal Holidays
2024 USA Federal Holidays Calendar
Significance & History of Each Federal Holiday
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a fixed holiday that is observed on January 1st. This day marks the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year. This day is celebrated as New Year’s Day across the world with joy and happiness. There are fireworks and parties in most parts of the world. Festivities include counting down to 12:00 midnight on the preceding night, New Year’s Eve.
Martin Luther King Day
Martin Luther King Day is a Floating Monday Holiday that is celebrated annually on the third Monday of January in the United States. This day is also referred as King Day, MLK Day or Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It can occur on calendar dates between January 15 and January 21.
Presidents’ Day*
Presidents’ Day* is a Floating Monday Holiday that is celebrated on the third Monday of February in the United States. Presidents’ Day is celebrated across the country to honor all those who served as presidents of the United States. It can occur on calendar dates between February 15 and February 21.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a Floating Monday Federal Holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May month. This is a federal holiday that is observed to honor and mourn the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It can occur on calendar dates between May 25 and May 31.
Juneteenth National Independence Day
Juneteenth National Independence Day is a Fixed Federal Holiday in the United States that is observed on June 19. It commemorates the final end of slavery in the US on June 19, 1865, when Union Army general Gordon Granger proclaimed freedom for slaves in Galveston.
Independence Day
Independence Day is a Fixed Federal Holiday in the United States that is celebrated annually on July 4. This day is also refereed to as Fourth of July or 4th of July. Independence Day is celebrated across the country with fireworks, parades, carnivals, family reunion, etc.
Labor Day
Labor Day is a Floating Monday Federal Holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September. This day is celebrated to honor and recognize the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. It can occur on calendar dates between September 1 and September 7.
Columbus Day
Columbus Day is a Floating Monday Federal Holiday that is observed on the second Monday of October. This holiday is observed to officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas. It can occur on calendar dates between October 8 and October 14.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a Fixed Federal Holiday that is observed annually on November 11. This holiday is observed to honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. This is a day to remember and honor all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is a Floating Thursday Federal Holiday that is observed annually on the fourth Thursday in November. This day is celebrated to celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest, and commonly includes the sharing of a turkey dinner. It can occur on calendar dates between November 22 and November 28.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a Fixed Federal Holiday in the United States that is observed annually on December 25. This day is celebrated across the country for the birth of Jesus Christ. This is a religious and cultural holiday that is celebrated by billions of people around the world.
Conclusion
Now you know the dates of each Federal Holiday in the United States for the year 2024. If you are living or working as per the schedule of the United States then be aware of the Federal Holiday because these are the days on which there is a holiday in the United States. Download 2024 USA Federal Holidays Calendar from this page, take a print-out, and use it to keep a check on holidays and plan the federal holidays to make the most out of them.