California 2008: Federal Holidays
11 federal holidays · 6 long weekends
These are federal holidays under 5 U.S.C. §6103. Banks and federal offices close, but federal law does not require private employers to provide paid time off.
Questions people ask about California 2008
- 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 2008?
- 11 federal holidays in 2008: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan 21), Lincoln's Birthday (Feb 12), Washington's Birthday (Feb 18), 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; California state holidays are not listed on this page.
- What are the long weekends in California in 2008?
- 6 long weekends: Jan 19–21 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day); Feb 16–18 (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 2008 holidays in California into longer breaks?
- Based on California's 2008 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Feb 11) for 4 days in a row, Feb 9–12 (Lincoln's Birthday); 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). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
- When is the Christmas holiday in California in 2008?
- Christmas Day 2008 is Thu, Dec 25.