State of Pennsylvania Holidays & Observances
Comprehensive list Pennsylvania Official National and State Holidays and how they are observed
Pennsylvania Day: December 12
Became the 2nd State to join the Union that makes up our Nation.
In Pennsylvania, there is a bill to add Diwali as a State Holiday that passed the House and now awaits approval of the State's Senate. Diwali has been added in several states and seems to be a trending new state holiday.
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List of Pennsylvania Legal Public Holidays
Sunday - first day of each week
New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday - 3rd Monday in January
Presidents' Day - 3rd Monday in February
Memorial Day - last Monday in May
Juneteenth - June 19
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - 1st Monday in September
Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October
Veterans' Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November
Christmas Day - December 25
Special Observances and Recognition Days
Persian Gulf War Veterans Day - March 6
Global War on Terrorism Veterans Day - October 7
Women Veterans Day - June 12
Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day - March 29
State Statutes: (Source)
This article updated as of November 2023. While every attempt is made to be sure the information is accurate, we do not guarantee the information provided. States determine these holidays and new calendars and dates observed each year and may eliminate or add holidays and observances. Please check with your local state government website for the most up to date information and legal holiday guidelines.
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