Everybody loves holidays and if you are like most you can’t wait to find out which federal holidays you will get off in 2012. If you are wondering when those special days are going to start you will be so happy because the very first one starts on the second day of January and they just keep coming.
January 2, New Year’s Day
The federal holiday season starts off with a bang on the first Monday of 2012. The actual holiday falls on a Sunday in 2012, so as is tradition the first Monday will be the day given off to celebrate. Since there will be work on January 3rd how bout just taking this day off to recharge your batteries for the next few weeks. Check the sidebar for Federal holidays 2012 detailed article about this day!
January 16, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Just when you are getting back into the routine after the holidays this Monday sneaks up on you and bam a three day weekend, in order to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr., and everything he did for equal rights for minorities. Since it is winter you could spend time at a museum or someplace warm with a good book. Check the sidebar for Federal holidays 2012 detailed article about this day!
February 20, Washington’s Birthday
Just a little more than a month later another Monday off creating another three day weekend, this time it is to celebrate the life of possibly the greatest leader ever; George Washington. Still winter outside but this time how about some skiing or sledding, by this point it has been a long winter, why not get outside and stretch your legs a bit. Check the sidebar for Federal holidays 2012 detailed article about this day!
May 28, Memorial Day
This is the Monday that most people consider the first day of summer; why not head out fishing or camping with the family? Check the sidebar for Federal holidays 2012 detailed article about this day!
July 4, Independence Day
Fireworks on a Wednesday; Awesome! This is the middle and biggest celebration of the summer so get outside and do something fun! Federal holidays 2012 detailed article about this day is coming soon!
September 3, Labor Day
This is the Monday every kid in America dreads, because tomorrow is the first day of school, unless that already started, since the children’s stress levels are so high, how about a shopping trip? Federal holidays 2012 detailed article about thisday is coming soon!
October 8, Columbus Day
Finally, the first Monday off of the school year, the kids will be so happy you will not have to take them anywhere! Federal holidays 2012 detailed article about this day is coming soon!
November 12, Veterans Day
A Monday in November off must means Veterans day, and with Thanksgiving on the horizon how about a good Shopping trip for all the goodies you will prepare in just a couple of weeks. Federal holidays 2012 detailed article about this day is coming soon!
November 22, Thanksgiving Day
If you cannot smell the turkey already you are not American, a Thursday with a big dinner and football, what else could be better? Federal holidays 2012 detailed article about this day is coming soon!
December 25, Christmas Day
This Tuesday Christmas celebration can be as big or small as you like it! Federal holidays 2012 detailed article about this day is coming soon!