We also wish to thank Mr. Leslie Sackett and Mr. Tsukasa Matsui, who helped with the preliminary research. By studying American holidays, it is possible to understand American culture better. On federal holidays, federal and state offices, banks, schools, and companies close throughout the United States. Most people have a day off. There are ten federal holidays now.
State holidays are legal holidays in a particular state or states.
State offices, banks, schools, and companies in that state close. For annual events, offices and stores do not close, and people work as usual. American holidays can be divided into four categories based on their content. Jewish holidays are celebrated by Jewish Americans. There are many other holidays which are not mentioned.