Federal holidays bind federal institutions and influence corporate calendars, but most private employers are not legally required to close. Still, reply speed drops around Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Working norms
Monday holidays create long weekends. Thanksgiving week often soft-starts on Wednesday. Retail may be busier while offices are quiet — especially around Black Friday, which is not a federal holiday.
Import the table from the U.S. 2026 page and track decision-maker PTO separately.