US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a list of Federal holidays for the calendar year 2024
- Delta Force Transport News
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You're absolutely right — and that’s a key detail when applying federal holiday observance rules under 5 U.S.C. § 6103. Here's a concise explanation of how it works:
Note for Non-Monday–Friday Schedules
Employees with alternate work schedules (like shift workers or weekend staff) may observe holidays on different days per agency policy.
Inauguration Day (January 20, every 4 years) is a holiday only in the Washington, D.C. area.
Date | Holiday |
Wednesday, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
Monday, January 20 | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
Monday, January 20 (*) | Inauguration Day (observed only in the D.C. area) |
Monday, February 17 | Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day) |
Monday, May 26 | Memorial Day |
Thursday, June 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
Friday, July 4 | Independence Day |
Monday, September 1 | Labor Day |
Monday, October 13 | Columbus Day |
Tuesday, November 11 | Veterans Day |
Thursday, November 27 | Thanksgiving Day |
Thursday, December 25 | Christmas Day |
This holiday is designated as "Inauguration Day" in section 6103(c) of title 5 of the United States Code,
**This holiday is designated as "Washington's Birthday" in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code, which is the law that specifies holidays for Federal employees. Though other institutions such as state and local governments and private businesses may use other names, it is our policy to always refer to holidays by the names designated in the law.
Logistics: for 2024: U.S. Customs Holiday Schedule & Its Impact on Your Supply Chain
During federal holidays, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offices—including border crossings and administrative centers—may close or operate on reduced schedules. These changes can significantly impact your logistics operations, leading to:
Delays in Customs Clearance – Longer processing times at ports of entry.
Shipping Interruptions – Potential backlogs before and after holiday closures.
Supply Chain Disruptions – Extended transit times, especially for cross-border shipments.
How to Keep Your Shipments Moving