Which US public holidays are there in 2025?

Knowing when every public holiday is going to be celebrated in 2025 helps you enjoy the year and your place in society. We’re going to tell you the dates of every federal holiday, highlight any state-level considerations, and point to any predicted impact on travel during the holidays.

How Many Public Holidays Are There in 2025?

There are 11 public holidays in 2025 that the US celebrates at a federal level:

When Are Government Offices Closed for the Holidays?

All non-essential government offices are closed for the duration of each of the 11 US federal holidays. Critical infrastructure, such as emergency asylum processing, will remain open at all times, although there may be slower service times due to fewer people in work on that day. U.S. embassies around the world will also remain open.

If you are a federal employee, you get the day off and get paid for it. If you have to work, your federal department will pay you a holiday rate as compensation.

Are Businesses Closed for the Holidays in 2025?

Banks and financial institutions will typically close for the holidays, while other businesses can reserve the right to. If in doubt, contacting a local business in the week leading up to the next holiday is the best approach to take. You will find that some businesses are opening as normal and others are offering reduced opening hours for the holiday.

Are There Any Bridge Holidays in 2025?

Bridge holidays occur when there is one day between a government holiday and the preceding or approaching weekend. If a holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, there will also be a bridge holiday. In 2025 there will be two of them:

• • Juneteenth National Independence Day falls on Thursday, June 19
• • Veterans Day falls on Tuesday, November 11

If you are employed by a government department, they will confirm whether people in your role get the bridge holiday off as well. Some businesses will also choose to offer reduced opening hours or early finishes for their staff. It’s important to note that this is not a legal requirement and that it is done at the discretion of your employer.

What Is the Impact of the Holidays on Travel?

vTravel is most impacted during the Christmas period and on Thanksgiving. This is because many US citizens take internal flights to visit friends and family during the holiday season. In addition, travel to and from Washington, D.C. is heavily congested on Inauguration Day.

Many fliers choose to book their tickets in advance to secure a seat and to hopefully save money on flexibly priced tickets. The surge in demand for last-minute travel often results in spikes in airline ticket pricing.

How Should Visitors Celebrate the US 2025 Holidays?

Every holiday has its own character and traditions, with Americans always proving warm and welcoming to visitors and tourists. Celebrating the holidays by watching parades — whether in person or on TV — and eating traditional foodstuffs is a great way to feel connected to the US. Some highlights in 2025 include:

• • Thanksgiving parades and giving thanks around the dinner table while eating a traditional roast dinner
• • The presidential turkey pardon where the residents of the White House grant one lucky turkey a stay of execution so it can live to old age
• • Independence Day parades and outdoor food festivals where US citizens enjoy the warmer summer months and celebrate their independence from the British Empire

Planning for US Public Holidays in 2025

There are 11 public holidays celebrated at a national level in the US during 2025. All of the government offices that are deemed non-essential will be closed, while travel can be congested and cost a premium due to increased demand. Also note that full-time employees working on a holiday are entitled to holiday pay at a premium rate.

If you are searching for your vital records during the holidays, you can start here online before the offices reopen.

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