Colorado 2003: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about Colorado 2003

Are these Colorado state holidays?

No. This is the federal holiday list under 5 U.S.C. §6103, which applies to federal offices and banks. Colorado may have additional state holidays (such as Lincoln's Birthday or Election Day) that are not shown here.

Does my employer have to give me federal holidays off?

Federal law does not require private employers to give time off or premium pay for federal holidays. Whether you get them depends on company policy or your employment contract.

How many federal holidays are there in Colorado in 2003?

11 federal holidays in 2003: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan 20), Washington's Birthday (Feb 17), Memorial Day (May 26), Independence Day (Jul 4), Labor Day (Sep 1), Columbus Day (Oct 13), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 27), Christmas Day (Dec 25). They apply to federal offices and banks; Colorado state holidays are not listed on this page.

What are the long weekends in Colorado in 2003?

6 long weekends: Jan 18–20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day); Feb 15–17 (Washington's Birthday); May 24–26 (Memorial Day); Jul 4–6 (Independence Day); Aug 30 – Sep 1 (Labor Day); Oct 11–13 (Columbus Day).

How can I turn 2003 holidays in Colorado into longer breaks?

Based on Colorado's 2003 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Nov 10) for 4 days in a row, Nov 8–11 (Veterans Day); Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 28) for 4 days in a row, Nov 27–30 (Thanksgiving Day); Take 1 day off (Fri Dec 26) for 4 days in a row, Dec 25–28 (Christmas Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Colorado in 2003?

Christmas Day 2003 is Thu, Dec 25.