The US federal government only has the authority to grant holidays to federal employees. Employers are under no obligation to grant those holidays to their empl

The US federal government only has the authority to grant holidays to federal employees. Employers are under no obligation to grant those holidays to their employees. How many have Columbus or Veterans day off? Both MLK and Presidents Day? Many employers and unions follow the federal calendar, but many do not. Some state governments do not even follow the federal calendar (MLK especially). Another federal holiday will just be another week day where most people go to work, but the banks are closed and your mail will not be delivered.