This article clarifies the difference between New Year's Day and New Year's Eve regarding their status as federal holidays in the United States. It explains the implications for government services and provides information on other holidays observed in January, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day.
While Christmas has come and gone, many Americans are planning celebrations for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day as the holidays wrap up. Those who are planning to get together with friends and family may also be wondering how the holidays cooperate with work schedules, and which days are considered federal holidays in the United States. New Year's Day is considered to be one of 11 federal holidays throughout the year, while New Year's Eve is not classified as a federal holiday.
This means that while government services such as mail delivery won't be available on New Year's Day, operations continue as normal on New Year's Eve.New Year's Day marks the first of the year's holidays, as well as the first of two in January, with Martin Luther King Jr. Day being observed on the third Monday of each January.Additionally, Jan. 20 also serves as Inauguration Day in 2025, in which federal employees in the Washington, D.C. area are entitled to a holiday on the day of inauguration. Many retailers also have holiday hours in place for one or both of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, while others may close for the holidays.
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