State of Pennsylvania Holidays & Observances

Comprehensive list Pennsylvania Official National and State Holidays and how they are observed

Pennsylvania Day: December 12
Became the 2nd State to join the Union that makes up our Nation.

In Pennsylvania, there is a bill to add Diwali as a State Holiday that passed the House and now awaits approval of the State's Senate. Diwali has been added in several states and seems to be a trending new state holiday. 

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List of Pennsylvania  Legal Public Holidays 

Sunday - first day of each week

New Year's Day - January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday - 3rd Monday in January

Presidents' Day - 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day - last Monday in May

Juneteenth - June 19

Independence Day - July 4

Labor Day - 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October

Veterans' Day - November 11

Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day - December 25

Special Observances and Recognition Days

Persian Gulf War Veterans Day - March 6

Global War on Terrorism Veterans Day - October 7

Women Veterans Day - June 12

Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day - March 29 

State Statutes:  (Source)

This article updated as of November 2023. While every attempt is made to be sure the information is accurate, we do not guarantee the information provided. States determine these holidays and new calendars and dates observed each year and may eliminate or add holidays and observances. Please check with your local state government website for the most up to date information and legal holiday guidelines. 

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