Texas 2008: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about Texas 2008

Are these Texas state holidays?

No. This is the federal holiday list under 5 U.S.C. §6103, which applies to federal offices and banks. Texas 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 Texas in 2008?

11 federal holidays in 2008: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan 21), Washington's Birthday (Feb 18), Good Friday (Mar 21), 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; Texas state holidays are not listed on this page.

What are the long weekends in Texas in 2008?

7 long weekends: Jan 19–21 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day); Feb 16–18 (Washington's Birthday); Mar 21–23 (Good Friday); 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 Texas into longer breaks?

Based on Texas's 2008 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 Texas in 2008?

Christmas Day 2008 is Thu, Dec 25.