California 2009: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about California 2009

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 2009?

11 federal holidays in 2009: 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 25), Independence Day (Jul 3), Labor Day (Sep 7), Columbus Day (Oct 12), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26), 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 2009?

7 long weekends: Jan 17–19 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day); Feb 14–16 (Washington's Birthday); May 23–25 (Memorial Day); Jul 3–5 (Independence Day); Sep 5–7 (Labor Day); Oct 10–12 (Columbus Day); Dec 25–27 (Christmas Day).

How can I turn 2009 holidays in California into longer breaks?

Based on California's 2009 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 27) for 4 days in a row, Nov 26–29 (Thanksgiving Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in California in 2009?

Christmas Day 2009 is Fri, Dec 25.