Is Easter Monday a federal holiday?
EASTER Monday has almost arrived in the United States.
It will follow a weekend of Christian celebrations remembering the death of Jesus on the cross on Good Friday and his return to life on Easter Sunday.
Is Easter Monday a federal holiday?
Easter Monday, which falls on April 10, 2023, is not considered a federal holiday in the United States.
All federal holidays with time off are non-religious, with the exception of Christmas Day.
Easter is a Christian tradition that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and marks the end of Lent.
Those who follow the Bible believe that Christ was crucified at Calvary on Good Friday.
According to the New Testament of the Bible, Easter occurs three days after the crucifixion of Jesus by the Romans.
Three days after Christ was nailed to the cross, Mary Magdalene, followed by some of Jesus’ disciples, discovered Jesus’ body had disappeared from the tomb, leaving just clothes behind.
The Bible says that when the stone covering the entrance to the tomb was moved, Jesus' corpse was nowhere to be found, and onlookers discovered he had risen.
Christians believe the Son of God was resurrected on this day, which has become known as Easter Sunday.
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What are the United States federal holiday dates in 2023?
As listed by the , the 11 federal holidays in America during 2023 are:
- Monday, January 2 – New Year’s Day
- Monday, January 16 – Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Monday, February 20 – Washington's Birthday
- Monday, May 29 – Memorial Day
- Monday, June 19 - Juneteenth National Independence Day
- Tuesday, July 4 – Independence Day
- Monday, September 4 – Labor Day
- Monday, October 9 – Columbus Day
- Friday, November 10 – Veterans Day
- Thursday, November 23 – Thanksgiving Day
- Monday, December 25 – Christmas Day
If a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is a holiday.
If a federal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a holiday, reports .
State holidays are breaks for the government and public sector, in that state, and ";many, but not all private businesses will give employees the day off," it adds.
What shops close on federal holidays?
Most department stores and retail shops will remain open on federal holidays — with many offering sales.
Most restaurants also keep their doors open. Most grocery stores stay open as well.