There are many holidays celebrated in the United States. According to official government websites, there are 12 federal holidays recognized in the US, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Inauguration Day (every 4 years), Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
. Some of these holidays are widely observed by private businesses with paid time off, while others are less widely observed
. In addition to federal holidays, there are also cultural and religious holidays celebrated in the US
