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American Holidays Federal Holidays Many government offices are closed on federal holidays and some private businesses may close as well. Federal employees are paid, even though they don’t work. If they do work, they are paid in addition to their normal wages. Federal holidays are public days which are designated by the Constitution. Martin Luther King Jr.: Jan 16th Washington’s day: Feb 20th Independence Day: July 4 Thanksgiving: Nov 22nd Christmas: Dec. 25th Christmas: Jesus Christ’s Birthday New Years: Jan. 1st U.S. Public and Patriotic Observances There are many other holidays celebrated in the U.S. Some of these religious and secular observances may be lesser known, but each has their own customs. Many of the holidays in this list do not result in closure of public and private offices or schools. Public Holidays Holiday Dates Super Bowl Last Sunday of Jan (Feb 3) Groundhogs Day Feb 2nd Valentines Day Feb 14th St. Patricks Day March 16th April Fools April 1st Earth Day April 22nd Arbor Day Last day of April May Day May 1st Patriots Day (9-11) Sept 11th Halloween Oct. 31st Black Friday Day after Thanksgiving Super Bowl Sunday: Jan Valentines Day: Feb 14th St. Patrick’s Day: March 16th April Fools: April 1st Patriots Day: 9-11 Halloween: Oct 31st