Federal Holidays in USA in 2017
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: New Year's Day (in lieu)
- Monday 2 January 2017 is a public holiday as New Year's Day falls on a Sunday
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: New Year's Holiday
- Second day of holidays for the New Year
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: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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: President's Day
- The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday.
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: Mother's Day
- Not a public holiday, but a legal national holiday observed on the second Sunday in May in the United States
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: Memorial Day
- Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States
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: Father's Day
- Not a public holiday, Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers
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: Independence Day Holiday
- 8 hours additional holiday time is granted today to create a long weekend
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: Independence Day
- On July 4th 1776 the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England
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: Labor Day
- This holiday is most commonly associated with a commemoration of the achievements of the labor movement
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: Columbus Day
- This national holiday commemorates the exact date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas
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: Columbus Day
- This national holiday commemorates the exact date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas
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: Native Americans Day
- This state holiday has been adopted on the second Monday in October to replace Columbus Day
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: Veterans Day
- Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918
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: Thanksgiving
- Fourth Thursday in November. Traditionally, this holiday celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest
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: Day after Thanksgiving
- Whilst it is not an official holiday, the Day after Thanksgiving is given an a holiday by most employers
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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