Trump plans to change Veterans Day into ‘Victory Day for World War I’Veterans Day has been a federal holiday since 1938, honoring the contributions of American military personnel. By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Juneteenth falls on a Wednesday this year. Do feds get the day off?On June 19, 1865, troops came to Galveston, Texas, two-and-a-half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the historic document that freed slaves.By Molly Weisner19 months ago
Is Memorial Day a federal holiday for government workers?Since Nov. 11, 2001, more than 7,000 U.S. service members and 8,000 contractors have died in conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and associated battles.By Molly Weisner19 months ago
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.By Molly Weisner21 months ago
Will St. Patrick’s Day become a federal holiday?Some agencies take the opportunity to issue special advisories as the revelry begins.By Molly Weisner22 months ago
Do feds get religious days like Easter, Passover or Ramadan off?There are ways the observant can seek time off from work to celebrate.By Molly Weisner22 months ago