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   Is July 4th a federal holiday?

   • The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution.

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   Is Independence Day a federal holiday?

   • In 1938, Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal holiday. Independence Day is a national holiday marked by patriotic displays. Per 5 U.S.C. § 6103, Independence Day is a federal holiday, so all non-essential federal institutions (such as the postal service and federal courts) are closed on that day.

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   When was Independence Day ratified?

   • Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America .

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   Why is Independence Day celebrated every July 4th?

   • Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of the United States as a sovereign nation. It is celebrated every July 4th, and has been a federal holiday since 1870. When is the next Independence Day? Independence Day will next be observed on Thursday, July 4th, 2024.

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2. www.opm.gov › pay-leave › federal-holidaysFederal Holidays - U.S. Office of Personnel Management

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   Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) establishes the public holidays listed in these pages for Federal employees. Please note that most Federal employees work on a Monday through Friday schedule.

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3. www.federalpay.org › holidays › independence-dayIndependence Day - List of Federal Holidays for 2024

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   Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of the United States as a sovereign nation. It is celebrated every July 4th, and has been a federal holiday since 1870.

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     Hamilton

     The story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton

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     Independence Day

     Aliens attack Earth over the Fourth of July weekend, while humans battle for survival.

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     The Right Stuff

     The selection and training of the original Mercury 7 astronauts amid media hype.

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     African-American mathematicians in NASA serve a vital role in launching astronaut John Glenn into outer space.

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     Elite Navy jet pilots compete to be the best, and a hotshot flirts with a civilian astrophysicist.

   • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

     A naive but idealistic man faces ridicule and corruption when he serves in the U.S. Senate.

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     Col. Robert Gould Shaw fights prejudice as he leads an all-black regiment during the U.S. Civil War.

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     The life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer, and singer George M. Cohan.

   • Captain America: The First Avenger

     An experimental program turns Steve Rogers into a supersoldier, the crime-fighting Captain America.

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     True story of coach Herb Brooks who led the U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the Soviet team in 1980.

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     When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Is there mail delivery? All about the federal holiday

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     Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday

     Juneteenth quickly gained traction across the country, with 59 percent of American adults reporting that they knew “a lot” or “some” about the holiday in 2022, up from 37 percent in 2021, according ...

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     When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Here's when the US commemorates the end of slavery

     "Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day. Although it has long celebrated in the African American community, this monumental event remains largely unknown to most Americans," ...

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     Here's the difference between fixed and floating holidays

     Beginning with the fixed dates, we have New Year’s Day (January 1), Juneteenth (June 19), Independence Day (July 4), Veteran’s Day (November 11), and Christmas Day (December 25). The floating ...

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     Norwich, Waterford add Juneteenth as a paid municipal holiday for employees

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     What and when is Juneteenth? A beginner's guide to the holiday

     New Jersey made Juneteenth an official state holiday on June 25, 2020. Juneteenth is now a federal holiday also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day and Emancipation Day. Why do ...

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     When is Father's Day this year? Everything to know about the dad-loving holiday

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   Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.

7. www.smithsonianmag.com › smart-news › why-juneteenthWhy Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a ...

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   1 day ago · The 2021 bill’s passage made Juneteenth the nation’s 12th federal holiday. The last time the government added a new holiday to its calendar was in 1983, when the third Monday of January was ...

8. www.timeanddate.com › holidays › usIndependence Day 2024 in the United States - timeanddate.com

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   The Statue of Liberty is a national monument associated with Independence Day. Is Independence Day a Public Holiday? This is a state public holiday. State government offices are closed. Some schools and businesses may also be closed on this day. Fourth of July. Independence Day is a federal holiday. If July 4 is a Saturday, it is observed on ...

9. www.history.com › topics › holidaysFourth of July – Independence Day - HISTORY

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   Dec 16, 2009 · The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to...

10. www.cnn.com › politics › live-newsJune 17, 2021 Juneteenth becomes a federal holiday - CNN

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    Jun 18, 2021 · President Biden is expected to sign a bill this afternoon establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United...