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No, they are not.
In the United States, a federal holiday is a public holiday recognized by the United States government. Non-essential federal government offices are closed. All federal employees are paid for the holiday; those who are required to work on the holiday sometimes receive wages for that day in addition to holiday pay. Private banks, stock and futures exchanges that are chartered or regulated by the United States government must also close on these days.
Additionally, here is the US bank holiday schedule for 2009:
New Years Day
January 1
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Martin L King's Birthday
3rd Monday in January
Monday, January 19, 2009
President’s Day
3rd Monday in February
Monday, February 16, 2009
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
Monday, May 25, 2009
Independence Day
July 4
Friday, July 3, 2009
Labor Day
1st Monday in September
Monday, September 7, 2009
Columbus Day
2nd Monday in October
Monday, October 12, 2009
Veteran’s Day
November 11
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Thanksgiving Day
4th Thursday in November
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Christmas Day
December 25
Friday, December 25, 2009
In the United States, a federal holiday is a public holiday recognized by the United States government. Non-essential federal government offices are closed. All federal employees are paid for the holiday; those who are required to work on the holiday sometimes receive wages for that day in addition to holiday pay. Private banks, stock and futures exchanges that are chartered or regulated by the United States government must also close on these days.
Additionally, here is the US bank holiday schedule for 2009:
New Years Day
January 1
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Martin L King's Birthday
3rd Monday in January
Monday, January 19, 2009
President’s Day
3rd Monday in February
Monday, February 16, 2009
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
Monday, May 25, 2009
Independence Day
July 4
Friday, July 3, 2009
Labor Day
1st Monday in September
Monday, September 7, 2009
Columbus Day
2nd Monday in October
Monday, October 12, 2009
Veteran’s Day
November 11
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Thanksgiving Day
4th Thursday in November
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Christmas Day
December 25
Friday, December 25, 2009
source(s):
http://www.buyusa.gov/uk/en/us_bank_holidays.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_holiday
http://www.buyusa.gov/uk/en/us_bank_holidays.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_holiday
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No. It is a federal holiday, which means no government buildings are open and additionally many other businesses and establishments are closed depending on your state. Congress can not mandate states celebrate these Federal Holidays but most states do. Usually schools are closed, there is no garbage p/u, banks, town offices and state offices are all closed. and don't forget the post office.
My bank is open today. Capital One. Was in there on Friday morning and our teller told us that they would be open, but no transactions would be processed until the next business day.
I would recommend calling your bank if you have to swing by the bank today. You might just get lucky!
I would recommend calling your bank if you have to swing by the bank today. You might just get lucky!
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