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We have a desk diary here that says today is a public holiday in the U.S. Is this true? If so, what's the occasion?
Jimmy Snyder said:It's a holiday to honor Ronald Reagan, George Bush, George W. Bush, and others.
Lincoln's Birthday is a legal holiday in some U.S. states including California, Connecticut, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Indiana. [...] There has never been an annual Federal holiday honoring Lincoln.
U.S. public holidays are important because they are days designated by the government to commemorate and celebrate significant events or people in American history, culture, and society.
There are 10 federal holidays in the U.S., which are observed by the government and banks, and may also be observed by private businesses. However, some states and local governments have additional holidays, bringing the total number of public holidays to 18 days in some areas.
No, not all states observe the same public holidays. While most states recognize the federal holidays, some states may also have their own holidays that are specific to their history or culture.
Federal holidays are observed by the entire country, while state holidays are only observed by the specific state. State holidays may also differ from state to state, whereas federal holidays are consistent across all states.
No, U.S. public holidays can fall on different dates each year. Some holidays, like Thanksgiving and Christmas, always fall on the same day of the week, while others, like Independence Day, have a set date but may be observed on a different day if it falls on a weekend. Some holidays, like Memorial Day and Labor Day, are always observed on a specific Monday of the month.