Latest "holidays" stories

Is Good Friday a federal holiday?

Every year, federal workers ask if Good Friday — which in 2023 falls on Friday, April 7 — will be a holiday. Here's the answer.

By Jessica Edwards and Molly Weisner

10 days ago

Is Easter a federal holiday? What about other religious days?

Traditionally, the president observes the date with an annual Easter egg roll for children on the White House lawn.

By Nathan Strout and Molly Weisner

3 weeks ago

Is Presidents Day a federal holiday?

The Office of Personnel Management has its own take on the day’s naming convention.

By Molly Weisner

6 weeks ago

Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday?

The 28th officially recognized MLK Day will be observed on Jan. 16.

By Molly Weisner

3 months ago

Do federal employees get Christmas Day 2022 off of work?

Christmas Day and New Year's are on a Sunday this year. What does that mean for feds?

By Molly Weisner

3 months ago

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