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Long weekends in 2001
Federal days off that fall on a Monday or Friday give a three-day weekend.
Dec 30–Jan 1 New Year's Day
Jan 13–15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 17–19 Presidents' Day
May 26–28 Memorial Day
Sep 1–3 Labor Day
Oct 6–8 Columbus Day
Nov 10–12 Veterans Day
The observed-day rule
When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, federal employees get the day off on the Friday before; when it falls on a Sunday, they get the Monday after. Holidays fixed to a weekday, such as Labor Day or Thanksgiving, are never moved. Banks and private employers usually, but not always, follow the same rule.
Observances in 2001
Common days that are not public holidays: schools and businesses stay open.
Date
Day
Holiday
Feb 2
Friday
Groundhog Day
Feb 14
Wednesday
Valentine's Day
Mar 11
Sunday
Daylight Saving Time begins
Mar 17
Saturday
St. Patrick's Day
Apr 15
Sunday
Easter Sunday
Apr 16
Monday
Tax Day
Apr 22
Sunday
Earth Day
May 13
Sunday
Mother's Day
Jun 14
Thursday
Flag Day
Jun 17
Sunday
Father's Day
Oct 31
Wednesday
Halloween
Nov 4
Sunday
Daylight Saving Time ends
Nov 23
Friday
Black Friday
Dec 24
Monday
Christmas Eve
Dec 31
Monday
New Year's Eve
Printable 2001 calendar with holidays
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Questions and answers
How many federal holidays are in 2001?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2001. When one falls on a Saturday it is observed on Friday, and on a Sunday it is observed on Monday.
Which federal holidays fall on a weekend in 2001?
In 2001 Veterans Day (Sunday, November 11, observed Monday, November 12) fall on a weekend, so they are observed on the nearest weekday.
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday?
Yes. Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, became the 11th federal holiday in 2021. In 2001 it falls on Tuesday, June 19.
When is the next federal holiday?
The next federal holiday is Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.