Connecticut 2012: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about Connecticut 2012

Are these Connecticut state holidays?

No. This is the federal holiday list under 5 U.S.C. §6103, which applies to federal offices and banks. Connecticut 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 Connecticut in 2012?

13 federal holidays in 2012: New Year's Day (Jan 2), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan 16), Lincoln's Birthday (Feb 12), Washington's Birthday (Feb 20), Good Friday (Apr 6), Memorial Day (May 28), Independence Day (Jul 4), Labor Day (Sep 3), Columbus Day (Oct 8), Veterans Day (Nov 12), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 22), Christmas Day (Dec 25). They apply to federal offices and banks; Connecticut state holidays are not listed on this page.

What are the long weekends in Connecticut in 2012?

8 long weekends: Dec 31 – Jan 2 (New Year's Day); Jan 14–16 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day); Feb 18–20 (Washington's Birthday); Apr 6–8 (Good Friday); May 26–28 (Memorial Day); Sep 1–3 (Labor Day); Oct 6–8 (Columbus Day); Nov 10–12 (Veterans Day).

How can I turn 2012 holidays in Connecticut into longer breaks?

Based on Connecticut's 2012 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 23) for 4 days in a row, Nov 22–25 (Thanksgiving Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 24) for 4 days in a row, Dec 22–25 (Christmas Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 31) for 4 days in a row, Dec 29 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Connecticut in 2012?

Christmas Day 2012 is Tue, Dec 25.