close
close

Yiamastaverna

Trusted News & Timely Insights

    • Is Election Day a federal holiday? What you should know about voting in 2024
    Tennessee

    Is Election Day a federal holiday? What you should know about voting in 2024

    Eira Gwyneth Posted on

    play

    Every four years, Americans go to the polls to vote in the presidential election.

    This year, America could vote for a Kamala Harris-Tim Walz or Donald Trump-JD Vance government, among others. In addition to electing the commander in chief, millions will also vote for U.S. representatives and senators. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 34 seats in the Senate are up for election.

    Election Day is less than a month away, so you may be wondering if you have the day off work. If you plan to fulfill your civic duty, here’s what you should know.

    When is Election Day 2024?

    The 2024 election will take place on November 5, 2024. According to the Justice Department, Election Day takes place on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

    Elections 2024: News, candidates, races to watch, analysis.

    Is Election Day a federal holiday?

    Election Day is not a federal holiday.

    However, some states observe Election Day as a holiday. Most government offices are closed on this day, including:

    24 states and the District of Columbia offer paid time off to vote.

    Some states offer time off to vote but without pay, including Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts and Wisconsin.

    How many federal holidays are there? Make sure you don’t miss your days off in 2024-25.

    Just curious for more? We are here for you

    USA TODAY examines the questions you and others ask every day. From “What Are the Qualifications to Be President?” to “Who Controls the Senate?” to “When Was the Constitution Written?”, we strive to find answers to the most common questions you ask every day. Visit our Just Curious section to see what else we can answer.

    Tagged:

    LEAVE A RESPONSE

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Eira Gwyneth
    View all posts

    You Might Also Like

    ads