A federal holiday is essentially a pre-scheduled paid day off for employees of the federal government. Federal holidays, also known as public holidays, are determined by federal officials and ...

Here's the full list of federal holidays for 2025, along with their dates and significance: Full List of US Federal Holidays in 2025 New Year's Day – Wednesday, January 1.

Easter Monday could soon be a federal holiday under a new legislative proposal. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., and Rep. Riley Moore, R-W. Va., are leading the way on legislation to make the day ...

Though most Americans know about the ins and outs of Easter, Christians or not, others know little to nothing about its neighboring holiday. Here's what to know about Good Friday, including when ...

The more-than-a-century old federal holiday each Nov. 11 honors America's veterans. Most public agencies, including schools, post offices and local governments are closed.