Hey there, holiday lovers! It’s your go-to public holiday helper, Holiday Little Assistant, back with another deep dive. Today we’re tackling a question one of our readers asked: “How many bank holidays were there in the USA in 2015?” Let’s break it down together!

First things first – when we talk about “bank holidays” in the U.S., we’re usually referring to federal holidays. These are the days when government offices, banks, and many businesses close up shop to observe important dates. 2015 was a pretty standard year with the usual lineup of holidays, but let’s get into the specifics.

The Complete List of 2015 Federal Bank Holidays

In 2015, there were 10 official federal holidays observed across the United States. Here’s the full rundown:

1. New Year’s Day – January 1 (Thursday)
2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 19 (Monday)
3. Presidents’ Day – February 16 (Monday)
4. Memorial Day – May 25 (Monday)
5. Independence Day – July 4 (Saturday)
6. Labor Day – September 7 (Monday)
7. Columbus Day – October 12 (Monday)
8. Veterans Day – November 11 (Wednesday)
9. Thanksgiving Day – November 26 (Thursday)
10. Christmas Day – December 25 (Friday)

Now here’s an interesting thing about 2015 – July 4th fell on a Saturday. When this happens, federal employees typically get the preceding Friday (July 3) off as an observed holiday. So while technically there were 10 holidays, many workers effectively got 11 days off!

Questions Related to 2015 U.S. Bank Holidays

Did any holidays fall on weekends in 2015?
Yes! As mentioned, Independence Day was on a Saturday, which meant the observed holiday for many was Friday, July 3. Christmas also fell on a Friday, making for a nice long weekend for many workers.

Were there any unusual holiday observations in 2015?
Nothing too out of the ordinary, though Thanksgiving was on November 26, which was about as late as it can possibly fall. The holiday can occur as early as November 22 and as late as November 28.

How does 2015 compare to other years?
Most years have between 10-11 federal holidays depending on how the dates fall. 2015 was pretty average in this regard. Some years when multiple holidays fall on weekends might feel like they have more observed days off.

To wrap it all up – 2015 had all the standard federal holidays Americans know and love, adding up to 10 official days. Whether you’re looking back nostalgically or researching for some reason, hopefully this gives you the full picture of how many bank holidays there were in the USA in 2015.

Thanks for hanging out with me today, folks! If you’ve got more questions about holidays – whether from 2015 or any other year – don’t hesitate to reach out. Your Holiday Little Assistant is always here to help make sense of all those days off we all look forward to!