Working practices
Normal working hours are 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. The average annual leave allowance (vacation time) is around 13 days. There are however no federal laws stipulating that employers are required to offer paid vacation time in the US. Employers usually offer between 10 and 20 days vacation.
Public (Bank) Holidays 2012:
New Years Day - January 1 Monday, 2 January 2012
Martin L King’s Day - Monday, 16 January 2012
Presidents’ Day - Monday, 20 February 2012
Memorial Day - Monday, 28 May 2012
Independence Day - Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Labor Day - Monday, 3 September 2012
Columbus Day - Monday, 8 October 2012
Veteran’s Day - Monday, 12 November 2012
Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, 22 November 2012
Christmas Day - Tuesday, 25 December 2012
* New Year’s Day 1 January 2012 falls on a Sunday. Thus for most Federal employees, holiday will be replaced to Monday, 2 January 2012.
** Veteran’s Day 11 November 2012 falls on a Sunday. Thus for most Federal employees, holiday will be replaced to Monday, 12 November 2012.
