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Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...

The Office of Personnel Management lists 11 federal holidays throughout the year, with two in January: New Year's Day (Jan. 1 ...