California 2020: Federal Holidays

11 federal holidays · 8 long weekends

These are federal holidays under 5 U.S.C. §6103. Banks and federal offices close, but federal law does not require private employers to provide paid time off.

No more days off this year
Computed from rulesSource: 5 U.S.C. §6103 – Federal Holidays · checked

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Nothing left this year.

11 already passed
12.25FriChristmas Day2116d ago
11.26ThuThanksgiving Day2145d ago
11.11WedVeterans Day2160d ago
10.12MonColumbus Day2190d ago
09.07MonLabor Day2225d ago
07.03FriIndependence Day2291d ago
05.25MonMemorial Day2330d ago
02.17MonWashington's Birthday2428d ago
01.01WedNew Year's Day2475d ago
Jan2 off
Feb1 off
Mar
Apr
May1 off
Jun1 off
Jul1 off
Aug
Sep1 off
Oct1 off
Nov2 off
Dec1 off
Statutory — paid day offObserved by many employers, not required

Questions people ask about California 2020

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 2020?
11 federal holidays in 2020: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 20), Presidents' Day (Feb 17), Memorial Day (May 25), Juneteenth (Jun 19), 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 2020?
8 long weekends: Jan 18–20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Feb 15–17 (Presidents' Day); May 23–25 (Memorial Day); Jun 19–21 (Juneteenth); Jul 3–5 (Independence Day); Sep 5–7 (Labor Day); Oct 10–12 (Columbus Day); Dec 25–27 (Christmas Day).
How can I turn 2020 holidays in California into longer breaks?
Based on California's 2020 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 27) for 4 days in a row, Nov 26–29 (Thanksgiving Day); Take 2 days off (Thu Jan 2, Fri Jan 3) for 5 days in a row, Jan 1–5 (New Year's 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 California in 2020?
Christmas Day 2020 is Fri, Dec 25.