Which days are considered federal holidays by the USPTO?
The USPTO recognizes the following days as federal holidays, as specified in MPEP 710.05:
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (third Monday in January)
- Washington’s Birthday (third Monday in February)
- Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
- Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day (first Monday in September)
- Columbus Day (second Monday in October)
- Veteran’s Day (November 11)
- Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
Additionally, when a federal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is also considered a federal holiday. When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is considered a federal holiday.
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