Will St. Patrick’s Day Become a New Federal Holiday?
St. Patrick’s Day is a popular day in America but it seems unlikely that Congress will create a new holiday.
St. Patrick’s Day is a popular day in America but it seems unlikely that Congress will create a new holiday.
Washington’s birthday is now Presidents’ day, a paid holiday for many including federal employees. Here is why George Washington is celebrated.
Creating a holiday commemorating Martin Luther King was a foregone conclusion. The cost of paying federal employees for the holiday was a major point of contention.
Legislation has been reintroduced to create a federal holiday for Diwali. Federal employees would get another paid holiday if it were to pass.
Legislation has been introduced to create a new federal holiday for Workers’ Memorial Day.
Legislation has been introduced to make St. Patrick’s Day a federal holiday.
Legislation has been reintroduced to create another federal holiday for Lunar New Year.
Legislation has been reintroduced to establish a new federal holiday known as Rosa Parks Day.
President’s Day is a relatively new holiday. It’s official title is Washington’s Birthday but President’s Day is now the more common name used.
The Gold Star Families Day Act is the latest bill proposing more federal holidays.