The United States in 2025 sees a new Presidential administration take office on Inauguration Day (20 January) โ a day of ceremony in Washington D.C. that is not a federal holiday for most workers. The 11 federal holidays continue on their standard schedule.
Independence Day (4 July) falls on a Friday in 2025 โ an automatic three-day long weekend for federal workers and most private employees. Thanksgiving is Thursday 27 November. Christmas Day falls on a Thursday and New Year's Day 2026 on a Thursday โ giving the festive season two consecutive Thursday holidays.
Public Holidays 2025
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Nationwide Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | Wed | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 20 Jan 2025 | Mon | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Nationwide |
| 20 Jan 2025 | Mon | Inauguration Day | Nationwide |
| 17 Feb 2025 | Mon | Washington's Birthday | Nationwide |
| 26 May 2025 | Mon | Memorial Day | Nationwide |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 4 Jul 2025 | Fri | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Sept 2025 | Mon | Labor Day | Nationwide |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Mon | Columbus Day | Nationwide |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Tue | Veterans Day | Nationwide |
| 27 Nov 2025 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Thu | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2025
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Alabama โ School Holidays Overview
Winter Break
17.02.2025 - 21.02.2025
Spring Break
No break
Summer Holidays
23.05.2025 - 04.08.2025
Christmas Break
22.12.2025 - 04.01.2026
Holidays by Region
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are private employers required to give US federal holidays off?
No. Federal public holidays in the United States apply directly only to federal government employees. Private employers are not legally required to give employees the day off or provide extra pay. Whether a private employee gets federal holidays off depends on their employment contract.
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth (19 June) commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced freedom for enslaved people โ two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It became a federal holiday in 2021.
What is Thanksgiving in the United States?
Thanksgiving is observed on the fourth Thursday of November and is one of the most important American holidays. It centres on a large family meal (traditionally featuring roast turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie) and expressions of gratitude. Canadian Thanksgiving is in October.
How long are school summer holidays in the USA?
US school summer holidays typically last 10โ13 weeks, running from late May/June to August or early September. The exact dates vary by state and district. This is longer than most European countries.
What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day (last Monday in May) honours military personnel who have died in service. Veterans Day (11 November) honours all who have served in the US military, both living and deceased. Veterans Day also coincides with Armistice Day / Remembrance Day in other countries.