The United States' 11 federal holidays in 2024 include a Presidential Election Day on Tuesday 5 November — not a federal holiday, but observed by many states and employers. Independence Day (4 July) falls on a Thursday — federal workers and many private employees take Friday 5 July off for a four-day Independence weekend.
Memorial Day falls on Monday 27 May — the traditional start of American summer, observed with ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and the Indianapolis 500. Labor Day is Monday 2 September — the traditional end of summer. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday 20 January and Presidents' Day is Monday 19 February — both following the Monday observance rule.
Juneteenth (19 June) falls on a Wednesday in 2024 — mid-week. Thanksgiving is Thursday 28 November. Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Wednesday — federal offices close, and many private employers extend the break to include Friday 27 December.
Nationwide Holidays 2024
11 holidays| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2024 | Mon | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 15 Jan 2024 | Mon | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Nationwide |
| 19 Feb 2024 | Mon | Washington's Birthday | Nationwide |
| 27 May 2024 | Mon | Memorial Day | Nationwide |
| 19 Jun 2024 | Wed | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 4 Jul 2024 | Thu | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 2 Sept 2024 | Mon | Labor Day | Nationwide |
| 14 Oct 2024 | Mon | Columbus Day | Nationwide |
| 11 Nov 2024 | Mon | Veterans Day | Nationwide |
| 28 Nov 2024 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2024 | Wed | Christmas Day | Nationwide |