There are 12 federal holidays in the United States, 11 of which are observed annually. The 12th, Inauguration Day, is celebrated every four years and applies only to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Creating a new federal holiday requires approval by both chambers of Congress and the president’s signature. The most recent addition—Juneteenth National Independence Day—was signed into law by Pres. Joe Biden in June 2021.
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