US Bank Holidays 2009: When are Banks Closed?

Since July 4 falls on a weekend in 2009, many are wondering when US banks will be closed around the fourth of July.  While Friday, July 3 is technically a federal holiday, many banks will be open on the 3rd, but closed on Saturday, July 4. Whether your bank is closed on Friday and/or Saturday will vary from bank to bank so it's best to check with your financial institution.

Here is  a list of 2009 US Federal Holidays according to BuyUSA.gov, a website run by the US Department of Commerce:

  New Year's Day  January 1

  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day  January 19
 
  Washington's Birthday/Presidents' Day  February 16
 
  Good Friday  April 10
 
  Memorial Day  May 25

  Independence Day July 3
 
  Labor Day  September 7
 
  Thanksgiving Day  November 26
 
  Christmas  December 25