Federal holidays
United States holidays 1997
National dates and standard observed days for current-law calendar planning. Regional holidays are not included.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 1997 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day | National |
| January 20, 1997 | Monday | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | National |
| February 17, 1997 | Monday | Washington’s Birthday | National |
| May 26, 1997 | Monday | Memorial Day | National |
| July 4, 1997 | Friday | Independence Day | National |
| September 1, 1997 | Monday | Labor Day | National |
| October 13, 1997 | Monday | Columbus Day | National |
| November 11, 1997 | Tuesday | Veterans Day | National |
| November 27, 1997 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | National |
| December 25, 1997 | Thursday | Christmas Day | National |
Coverage uses current national rules for planning dates from 1971 through 2100; it is not a historical record. Source reference: U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Always confirm workplace closures with the relevant employer or authority.