Number: 98-301
Title: Federal Holidays: Evolution and Application
Authors: Stephen W. Stathis, Government Division 
Abstract: Congress has statutorily established 11 permanent federal holidays, which are legally applicable only to federal employees and the District of Columbia. Neither Congress nor the President has asserted the authority to declare a "national holiday" which would be binding on the 50 states. This report discusses the history of each federal holiday and explains the rationale where a public record exists.
Pages: 12
Date: February 8, 1999