American Holidays and National Observances

Americans celebrate a variety of federal holidays and national observances. Get helpful resources on upcoming holidays, such as the Fourth of July, and read a little background on each.

The U.S. government is closed on federal holidays. Other institutions (such as schools, banks, and local government) may also be closed on federal holidays.

There are several other commonly observed celebrations in the United States that recognize specific causes or groups of people, but the federal government is not closed on those occasions.