California 2004: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about California 2004

Are these California state holidays?

No. This is the federal holiday list under 5 U.S.C. §6103, which applies to federal offices and banks. California 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 California in 2004?

11 federal holidays in 2004: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan 19), Lincoln's Birthday (Feb 12), Washington's Birthday (Feb 16), Memorial Day (May 31), Independence Day (Jul 5), Labor Day (Sep 6), Columbus Day (Oct 11), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 25), Christmas Day (Dec 24). They apply to federal offices and banks; California state holidays are not listed on this page.

What are the long weekends in California in 2004?

7 long weekends: Jan 17–19 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day); Feb 14–16 (Washington's Birthday); May 29–31 (Memorial Day); Jul 3–5 (Independence Day); Sep 4–6 (Labor Day); Oct 9–11 (Columbus Day); Dec 24–26 (Christmas Day).

How can I turn 2004 holidays in California into longer breaks?

Based on California's 2004 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Feb 13) for 5 days in a row, Feb 12–16 (Lincoln's Birthday + Washington's Birthday); Take 1 day off (Fri Jan 2) for 4 days in a row, Jan 1–4 (New Year's Day); Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 12) for 4 days in a row, Nov 11–14 (Veterans Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in California in 2004?

December 25, 2004 is a Saturday, so the Christmas holiday is observed Fri, Dec 24.