List of holidays for January 2025: MLK Jr. Day, Inauguration Day, Day of Mourning, National Day

January is packed with notable holidays, observances, and national days. Here’s a breakdown of the key dates to know for this month:

Federal Holidays in January

According to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), there are three federal holidays in January 2025:

1. Wednesday, January 1: New Year’s Day
   • A federal and bank holiday marking the start of the new year.
2. Monday, January 20: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
   • Observed on the third Monday of January to honor the civil rights leader’s legacy.
   • A federal and bank holiday.
3. Monday, January 20: Inauguration Day
   • Occurs every four years when a new president takes office.
   • In 2025, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in at noon.

National Day of Mourning

• Thursday, January 9: National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.
  • Declared by President Joe Biden to honor Carter’s legacy.
  • Closures include federal offices, the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, the Supreme Court, and the USPS.
  • Organizations are observing this day, although it is not considered a federal or bank holiday.

Notable National Days in January

1. Thursday, January 4: National Spaghetti Day
2. Thursday, January 9: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
3. Monday, January 15: National Bagel Day
4. Saturday, January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
5. Monday, January 20: National Cheese Lover’s Day

Key Observations

• MLK Day and Inauguration Day Overlap occur on Monday, January 20, making it a significant day in January 2025.
• Bank Holidays: Only New Year’s Day (January 1) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 20) are bank holidays.

This January, in addition to celebrating federal holidays, many will honor the life and contributions of former President Jimmy Carter during the national day of mourning.

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