2025 US Holidays: Inauguration Day and Federal Holiday Observances Detailed
- The United States recognizes 11 official holidays in 2025, including New Year’s Day and Christmas Day. The most recent addition to the calendar was Juneteenth Day, declared a holiday by Congress in 2021.
- In 2025, some regions will observe an extra holiday, Inauguration Day, which occurs every four years on January 20. This year, Donald Trump will be sworn in as president on this day, which coincides with another national holiday.
- The Office of Personnel Management has outlined the dates for the official federal holidays in 2025, including Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday on January 20 and Memorial Day on May 26.
- Federal government offices are required to close on official holidays, providing government employees with a paid day off. However, many private institutions may not observe all holidays, leading to varied practices across different sectors.
- While federal law does not mandate overtime pay for working on holidays, some states have laws requiring overtime compensation. This can vary significantly depending on the state and individual company policies.
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