New York 2023: Federal Holidays

Questions people ask about New York 2023

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 2023?

11 federal holidays in 2023: New Year's Day (Jan 2), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 16), Presidents' Day (Feb 20), Memorial Day (May 29), Juneteenth (Jun 19), Independence Day (Jul 4), Labor Day (Sep 4), Columbus Day (Oct 9), Veterans Day (Nov 10), Thanksgiving Day (Nov 23), 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 2023?

9 long weekends: Dec 31 – Jan 2 (New Year's Day); Jan 14–16 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Feb 18–20 (Presidents' Day); May 27–29 (Memorial Day); Jun 17–19 (Juneteenth); Sep 2–4 (Labor Day); Oct 7–9 (Columbus Day); Nov 10–12 (Veterans Day); Dec 23–25 (Christmas Day).

How can I turn 2023 holidays in New York into longer breaks?

Based on New York's 2023 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Jul 3) for 4 days in a row, Jul 1–4 (Independence Day); Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 24) for 4 days in a row, Nov 23–26 (Thanksgiving Day); Take 4 days off (Tue Dec 26, Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29) for 10 days in a row, Dec 23 – Jan 1 (Christmas Day + New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in New York in 2023?

Christmas Day 2023 is Mon, Dec 25.