New York 2019: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about New York 2019

Are these New York state holidays?

No. This is the federal holiday list under 5 U.S.C. §6103, which applies to federal offices and banks. New York 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 New York in 2019?

12 federal holidays in 2019: 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 27), Independence Day (Jul 4), Labor Day (Sep 2), Columbus Day (Oct 14), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 28), Christmas Day (Dec 25). They apply to federal offices and banks; New York state holidays are not listed on this page.

What are the long weekends in New York in 2019?

6 long weekends: Jan 19–21 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day); Feb 16–18 (Washington's Birthday); May 25–27 (Memorial Day); Aug 31 – Sep 2 (Labor Day); Oct 12–14 (Columbus Day); Nov 9–11 (Veterans Day).

How can I turn 2019 holidays in New York into longer breaks?

Based on New York's 2019 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 (Fri Jul 5) for 4 days in a row, Jul 4–7 (Independence Day); Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 29) for 4 days in a row, Nov 28 – Dec 1 (Thanksgiving Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in New York in 2019?

Christmas Day 2019 is Wed, Dec 25.