# Understanding the Lunar New Year Day Act

This bill would make Lunar New Year an official federal holiday in the United States. Right now, the federal government recognizes holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Independence Day, but Lunar New Year isn't among them. This bill would change that by adding Lunar New Year to the list of federal holidays that all federal employees get off with pay.

When a day becomes a federal holiday, it means federal government offices close and federal employees receive a paid day off. This includes workers at agencies like the Social Security Administration, the IRS, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and many others. Banks and the stock market also typically close on federal holidays. However, it's important to understand that federal holidays don't automatically mean private businesses have to close or give their employees the day off—that's up to individual companies to decide.

The practical impact would be most direct for the roughly 2 million federal employees who would gain an additional paid day off. For the broader public, the main effect would be that federal offices and services would be closed on Lunar New Year, similar to how they close on other recognized holidays. This could affect anyone who needs to visit a federal office or conduct business with federal agencies on that day. The bill recognizes the cultural significance of Lunar New Year, which is celebrated by millions of Americans, particularly those with Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and other Asian backgrounds, and acknowledges this important celebration at the national level.

Lunar New Year Day Act

Meng, Grace

Lunar New Year Day Act This bill establishes Lunar New Year Day as a federal holiday.