Eleven federal holidays recognized by US Government (5 U.S.C. 6103). Non-essential government employees off work on federal holidays. Most state and local governments also close on federal holidays
Japan has 16 official holidays (shukujitsu). Golden Week includes four consecutive holidays. Happy Monday System Law implemented in 2000
Egypt celebrates around 15 public holidays throughout the year. Seven major holidays include Ramadan, Sham En Nessim, Eid, Islamic New Year. Many Islamic holidays affect business hours and public transport availability
Good Friday (18 April) is celebrated only in Alsace and Moselle regions. Easter Sunday (20 April) is celebrated across France but not official. Easter Monday (21 April) is a national public holiday. Ascension Day (29 May) commemorates Jesus's ascension into heaven. Whit Sunday (8 June) and Whit Monday (9 June) are religious observances
First 4 federal holidays established in 1880: New Year's, Independence, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Congress creates federal holidays under Title V of U.S. Code 6103. Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved many holidays to third Monday of each year
Federal holidays are established by federal, state, and local governments. Most states create additional holidays not observed by federal government. Christmas is the only federal holiday requiring all businesses to close. Most federal holidays are celebrated on Mondays or Fridays