[dnptrll]

A radio announcer said yesterday that the addition of Juneteenth as a paid Federal Holiday makes a total of 48/year. That means that Federal employees get a total of over 9 weeks of paid holidays every year. Can that be correct?

[Mrprez]

No. It’s not. Currently, federal employees get 10 paid holidays and now 11.

Holidays Work Schedules and Pay

[TJ SoBos]

So, does the new holiday today mean no mail delivery today???

[retiredguy123]

If you include sick leave, 13 days, vacation, 26 days (for those with 15 years of service), and holidays, 11, it comes to 50 days off. And, the day after Thanksgiving is often added as a day off, by the President.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by TJ SoBos

So, does the new holiday today mean no mail delivery today???

The actual holiday was Friday because June 19 is on a weekend. But, the Post Office decided to deliver mail on Friday and Saturday this year. But, in the future, the normal schedule is to not deliver mail on holidays.

[PugMom]

i read that too. i don't mind it, another day to celebrate

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by PugMom

i read that too. i don't mind it, another day to celebrate

Jealousy perhaps? I for one am tired of paying for it. Juneteeth? Fair we could have a holiday for every race, creed religion and there would be no time to work or do anything.
I with no choice pay every quarter.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by DAVES

Jealousy perhaps? I for one am tired of paying for it. Juneteeth? Fair we could have a holiday for every race, creed religion and there would be no time to work or do anything.
I with no choice pay every quarter.

No comment.

Actually one----When are we going to declare a Federal holiday in honor of the ancient Egyptian god Osiris? Definitely would be more interesting than this one

[Irishmen]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

No comment.

Actually one----When are we going to declare a Federal holiday in honor of the ancient Egyptian god Osiris? Definitely would be more interesting than this one

I'm good with it. Now another excuse for a big fat juicy red ribeye on the grill.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by DAVES

Jealousy perhaps? I for one am tired of paying for it. Juneteeth? Fair we could have a holiday for every race, creed religion and there would be no time to work or do anything.
I with no choice pay every quarter.

Every Federal office I ever "worked" in was so overstaffed that all the essential work was done by about 20 percent of the employees. The other 80 percent either did no work or just got in the way. Adding another holiday will have no affect on productivity or cost.

[Stu from NYC]

This is getting out of hand.

What about good old RA?

[Taltarzac725]

What Is Juneteenth? African American History Blog | The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross

I thought there was a month about Black History? February.

African American History Month

[Neils]

When are the special holidays for American Indians? Italian Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Americans?

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Neils

When are the special holidays for American Indians? Italian Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Americans?

Various states probably have one or more of these listed above.

For example-- Native American Day - Wikipedia

[GrumpyOldMan]

I for one think it is about time to have a Federal Holiday celebrating Grumpy Old Men! I was going to say, grumpy old people, or grumpy old women too - but, naw, we don't want to do that. Before long women might get all uppity and want to vote too.