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In the United States, there are 11 federal holidays in 2023, and two of them fall on weekends.
One public holiday falls on Sunday and is observed on the following Monday: New Year's Day. One public holiday falls on Saturday and is observed on Friday: Veterans' Day.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2023, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The holiday marks the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., who advocated nonviolent means for racial segregation and successfully protested racial discrimination. It is observed on the third Monday of January, which is January 16, 2023.
Washington's Birthday
The holiday is in honor of the first president of the United States, George Washington, who was born on February 22, 1732, and served as president from April 30, 1789 to March 4, 1797. It is observed on the third Monday of February, which is February 20, 2023.
Memorial Day
The holiday honors and mourns those who have died in the United States military services. It is observed on the last Monday of May, which is May 29, 2023.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, or Juneteenth Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States, and it is observed on June 19, 2023. Juneteenth is the combination of the two words "June" and "19". The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Independence Day
The holiday, observed on July 4, 2023, commemorates the Declaration of Independence of the United States. On July 4, 1776, 13 colonies agreed to the United States Declaration of Independence and declared as free and independent states.
Labor Day
Labor Day, observed on September 4, 2023, is a holiday to celebrate labor movement and workers' contributions to American development and achievements. Labor Day has its origins in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Columbus Day
The holiday is to celebrate the discovery of the Americas when Christopher Columbus first arrived in the Americas on October 12, 1492. It is observed on the second Monday in October, which is October 9, 2023.
Veterans' Day
The holiday honors those who have served in the United States military, unlike Memorial Day, which honors those who died in the military service. It falls on November 11, 2023, and is observed on November 10, 2023.
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday to celebrate the successful harvest and all the blessings from the last year, and it is observed on the fourth Thursday in November each year. It falls on November 23, 2023.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2023, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
The following is the list of federal holidays in USA 2023.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2023 | Sunday | Federal Holiday |
| New Year's Day Holiday | Jan 02, 2023 | Monday | Observed |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 16, 2023 | Monday | Federal Holiday |
| Washington's Birthday | Feb 20, 2023 | Monday | Federal Holiday |
| Memorial Day | May 29, 2023 | Monday | Federal Holiday |
| Juneteenth | Jun 19, 2023 | Monday | Federal Holiday |
| Independence Day | Jul 04, 2023 | Tuesday | Federal Holiday |
| Labor Day | Sep 04, 2023 | Monday | Federal Holiday |
| Columbus Day | Oct 09, 2023 | Monday | Federal Holiday |
| Veterans' Day Holiday | Nov 10, 2023 | Friday | Observed |
| Veterans' Day | Nov 11, 2023 | Saturday | Federal Holiday |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov 23, 2023 | Thursday | Federal Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2023 | Monday | Federal Holiday |
Please also check the working days in the United States in 2023.