Public Holidays in New York City

Updated: 6 abril 2024

When choosing your dates to visit New York, you might want to take into consideration these public or bank holidays.

On these dates, some major attractions in NYC might be closed or have reduced hours.

On the other hand, some of these holidays make the city extra fun, offering special events and festivities like Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Thanksgiving, and the Fourth of July!

Here is a list of holidays as well as links to related posts.


New Year’s Day: January 1


Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Third Monday in January


President’s Day: Third Monday of February


Memorial Day: Last Monday of May 

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Juneteenth: June 19

Though this is only a federal holiday, there are many events, especially in Harlem, that commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865. 


Independence Day: July 4 


Labor Day: First Monday of September


Columbus Day: Second Monday of October


Veterans Day: November 11


Thanksgiving Day: Last Thursday of November


Christmas Day: December 25


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Courtney Shapiro

Courtney is a lifelong New Yorker fascinated with the city’s history, culture and cuisine. She loves exploring the world, as well as sharing her travel expertise with others. She joined the Free Tours by Foot team in 2011, first as a guide and then as a writer. She has a law degree, a teaching degree and a worn-out passport. Her motto is “Have backpack, will travel”. READ MORE...
Updated: abril 6th, 2024
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