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Is Thanksgiving a federal holiday? What about Black Friday?
The day after Thanksgiving Day has come to be known as “Black Friday,” the unofficial first day of holiday shopping in the U.S.
By Federal Times staff
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How Labor Day became the more ‘civilized’ federal holiday for workers
The history behind the creation of Labor Day is full of struggle, strikes and a fight for recognition of hard work.
Is Emancipation Day a federal holiday?
More than 150 years later, the District celebrates Emancipation Day every spring with live music, parades and fireworks.
When is Tax Day this year?
Every April, Tax Day comes around as the official filing deadline for Americans to submit income tax returns to the federal government.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday?
The 28th officially recognized MLK Day will be observed on Jan. 16.
Is Columbus Day a federal holiday?
Growing number of states, cities celebrate “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” instead.
By Federal Times staff