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1870 (unpaid holiday for federal employees) 1938 (federal holiday) Celebrates the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence from British rule. Parades, picnics, and cookouts are held during the day and fireworks are set off at night. On the day before this holiday, the stock market trading session ends three hours early. September 1–7
A photo of Ninoy Aquino. Ninoy Aquino Day is a national non-working holiday in the Philippines observed annually on August 21 commemorating the assassination of former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr., the husband of Corazon Aquino, who later became the eleventh Philippine President.
All federal holidays; February 15–21 (3rd Monday) – The federal holiday Washington's Birthday is recognized as "George Washington Day". October 8–14 (2nd Monday) – The federal holiday Columbus Day is recognized as "Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory Day", which honors the final victory at the Siege of Yorktown in the Revolutionary War.
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August 2. National Coloring Book Day. National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. August 3. Clean Your Floors Day. National Watermelon Day. August 4. National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. National White Wine ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 21 December 2024. Holidays in the United States of America For other uses, see Public holidays in the United States (disambiguation). Public holidays in the United States Public • Paid • Federal • Observance • School • Hallmark Observed by Federal government State governments Local governments ...
How much time federal staffers spend telecommuting differs by department, according to an August report from the Office of Management and Budget. Only a small share of employees work fully remotely.
U.S. law provides for the declaration of selected public observances by the President of the United States as designated by Congress or by the discretion of the President. [1] Generally the President will provide a statement about the purpose and significance of the observance, and call on the people of the United States to observe the day ...