Texas 2015: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about Texas 2015

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 2015?

11 federal holidays in 2015: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan 19), Washington's Birthday (Feb 16), Good Friday (Apr 3), 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; Texas state holidays are not listed on this page.

What are the long weekends in Texas in 2015?

8 long weekends: Jan 17–19 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day); Feb 14–16 (Washington's Birthday); Apr 3–5 (Good Friday); 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 2015 holidays in Texas into longer breaks?

Based on Texas's 2015 statutory holidays: 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); Take 2 days off (Mon Nov 9, Tue Nov 10) for 5 days in a row, Nov 7–11 (Veterans Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Texas in 2015?

Christmas Day 2015 is Fri, Dec 25.