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Many government offices and some private businesses close on annual federal holidays. If the holiday falls during the weekend, the government may observe it on a different day.
New Year's Day (January 1)
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Third Monday in January)
Inauguration Day (January 20, every 4 years following a presidential election)
Washington's Birthday (Also known as Presidents Day; third Monday in February)
Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19)
Independence Day (July 4)
Labor Day (First Monday in September)
Columbus Day (Second Monday in October)
Veterans Day (November 11)
Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)
Christmas Day (December 25)
The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day
On Memorial Day, America honors those who died while serving in the military. On Veterans Day, the country celebrates everyone who has served in the military.
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