Most Federal employees are entitled to holiday premium pay when they are required to work during designated holiday hours. This fact sheet applies to employees who are covered by the holiday and …

Dec 25, 2011 · There are a few typical paid holidays in the U.S. that most employees can expect, like Labor Day, but the other paid holidays may differ based on employer and job sector.

Dec 9, 2025 · On average, U.S. employees receive 7.6 days of paid holidays per year. The manufacturing sector provides the best-paid holiday benefits, with 97% of its employees receiving …

Nov 26, 2025 · Federal law does not require private employers to offer paid holidays or premium pay for working on holidays. However, federal employees receive paid days off for designated holidays, and …

Jul 22, 2025 · In the U.S., there’s no federal law requiring private employers to give paid holidays—yep, you read that right! Most full-timers get 6-11 paid holidays per year, but this varies wildly by …

May 8, 2025 · What are the differences between paid holiday policies between the government and private sector? Typically federal government employees get 11 holidays, while private sector …

Jun 16, 2025 · In reality, the number of paid holidays offered varies significantly by employer size, industry, and worker status. For example: Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, SHRM Employee …

Mar 9, 2023 · Paid holidays refer to almost all federally observed holidays (national, state, or religious). The company usually decides to pay wages for taking these days off. In fact, they’re typically offered …

Paid holidays for Federal employees are established annually by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), based on a "holiday pay law" that is specifically for Federal employees. However, there is no …

All full-time employees, including those on flexible or compressed work schedules, are entitled to an "in lieu of" holiday when a holiday falls on a nonworkday. Part-time and intermittent employees are not …