Americans enjoy their holidays. From celebrations of tiny green Leprechauns to honoring our armed forces, nearly every month is filled with holidays. But what constitutes a legal federal holiday, a bank holiday, or a public or patriotic observance? The answer can be confusing, so check here for a quick Holiday list for 2011.
Legal United States Federal Holidays in 2011
There are ten holidays that are recognized by the U.S. federal government as legal holidays in 2011. The federal government and the District of Columbia observe these holidays. A majority of the states observe them as well, with county and local governments following suit. When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, usually the holiday is observed the Friday before. For holidays on a Sunday, the observed date is usually the Monday after. One extra federal holiday is added every four years for the presidential inauguration. The next inauguration will be observed on Monday, January 21, 2013.
Jan. 1, 2011- New Year's Day- falls on a Saturday, observed Friday, December 31, 2010
Jan. 17, 2011- Martin Luther King Jr. Day- always the third Monday of January
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