Where can I find a list of post office holidays?”
US Post Office Holidays are those which the government observes or recognizes for the significance of an event, person, or people that have been important to, or made a positive impact on the nation. The majority of holidays celebrated in America have no religious value or origin, despite the fact that the very word ‘holiday’ means ‘holy day’. The word is interchangeable with ‘celebration’. Martin Luther King Day is one of the US Post Office holidays, and is held in honor of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Every year, people across the nation take time to remember the famous man who was a prominent leader of the Civil Rights movement. The Reverend’s memorable speech preceded the passing of laws by the United States Congress which prohibited discrimination in major public sectors, such as voting, education and employment. He was assassinated in 1968, and since his death his birthday, January fifteenth has been dedicated to his memory. Every February on the third of the month an
New Year’s Day – January 1st Martin Luther King’s Birthday – January 19th. This falls on the third Monday in January. Inauguration Day – January 20th. Since 1965, this holiday is observed every four years following the general election in November of the preceding year. Note: Only certain Washington D.C. area federal employees will get this day off. Washington’s Birthday (commonly known as President’s Day) – February 16th. This falls on the third Monday in February. Memorial Day – May 25th. This is the last Monday in May. Independence Day – July 4th. Since the Fourth of July falls on Saturday this year, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management has indicated that July 3, 2009 is actually the day that will be treated as a federal holiday for most government employees. Labor Day – September 7th. This is the first Monday in September. Columbus Day – October 12th. This falls on the second Monday in October. Veterans Day – November 11th. Thanksgiving Day – November 26th. This falls on the fou
