US Holidays 2551 — Dates, Weekdays & Countdowns
All 11 US federal holidays and major observances in 2551: the exact date, the day of the week, the federally observed date, and a live countdown to each.
| Holiday | Date | Day of week | Observed | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2551 | Friday | — | in 191439 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2551 | Monday | — | in 191456 days |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2551 | Monday | — | in 191484 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2551 | Monday | — | in 191589 days |
| Juneteenth | June 19, 2551 | Saturday | June 18, 2551 | in 191608 days |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2551 | Sunday | July 5, 2551 | in 191623 days |
| Labor Day | September 6, 2551 | Monday | — | in 191687 days |
| Columbus Day | October 11, 2551 | Monday | — | in 191722 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2551 | Thursday | — | in 191753 days |
| Thanksgiving | November 25, 2551 | Thursday | — | in 191767 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2551 | Saturday | December 24, 2551 | in 191797 days |
When a fixed-date federal holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed the Friday before; on a Sunday, the Monday after. Monday-rule holidays (like Memorial Day or Labor Day) never need an observed date.
| Holiday | Date | Day of week | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | February 14, 2551 | Sunday | in 191483 days |
| Mother's Day | May 9, 2551 | Sunday | in 191567 days |
| Father's Day | June 20, 2551 | Sunday | in 191609 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2551 | Sunday | in 191742 days |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2551 | Friday | in 191803 days |
Holiday Calendar Frequently Asked Questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2551?
There are 11 US federal holidays in 2551: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
When is Thanksgiving 2551?
Thanksgiving 2551 falls on Thursday, November 25, 2551 — the fourth Thursday of November, as set by federal law.
What does the "observed" date mean?
When a fixed-date federal holiday lands on a weekend, federal employees get the nearest weekday off instead: the Friday before if it falls on Saturday, or the Monday after if it falls on Sunday. That weekday is the observed date; the holiday itself does not move.
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