Inauguration 2013 falls on MLK holiday

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Looking ahead to inauguration day when Obama gets sworn in, it falls on Monday Jan 21th same day as MLK holiday. jan 20th is the official day for presidents to get sworn in but since it's on a Sunday, they will apparently do it on Mon. How's that for coinicidence and isn't it going to interfere with MLK observance and festivities.

It also means no additional day off for local fed employees as it stands.

OP, you sound lazy.

I don't know about that. Most people I know look forward to the days off on minor holidays to catch up on the tons of work they have waiting for them at home. And a relaxed day home with one's children or spouse is also time well spent.

[Anonymous]

That's why you have so much annual leave. Many of us aren't given "minor holidays."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That's why you have so much annual leave. Many of us aren't given "minor holidays."

Doesn't mean someone looking forward to a day off is lazy. BTW, I'm not OP. Nor am I a fed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That's why you have so much annual leave. Many of us aren't given "minor holidays."

OK, quick question. How many salaried/professional jobs really don't provide at least 8 holidays a year? I'd also rate MLK above Veteran's Day, Washington's Birthday, and Columbus Day in what appears to be closed/non-working on that day.

[Anonymous]

My impression is that these are pretty much standard now for everyone:
New Years Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
4th of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

These are mixed, in terms of who gets them off:
MLK Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Day after Thanksgiving

Did I miss any?

For those who complain about how many holidays the Feds get, remember that they DON'T get the day after Thanksgiving, which almost everyone else gets...