Short answer: whether you get holiday pay for Veterans Day depends on your employer and whether you’re in a public sector (federal/state) role or a private sector job. Federal guidance outlines how holiday pay works for federal employees, but private employers are not required by federal law to provide paid holidays. Here’s a concise breakdown: Federal employees

• If you are a federal employee, you generally receive holiday pay for federal holidays, including Veterans Day. If the holiday falls on a weekend, pay/leave adjustments may apply (often the following Monday). For those who work on the holiday, you typically receive regular pay plus holiday premium pay for holiday work. [federal guidance on holiday pay for federal employees]

Private employers

• The Fair Labor Standards Act does not require paid holidays or premium pay for holidays for private-sector workers. Some employers offer paid holidays or holiday pay as a benefit, and some may offer paid time off in lieu or overtime-like premium pay for holiday work, depending on company policy or union contracts. Always check your employer’s handbook or payroll policy.

State and local variations

• Some states or local jurisdictions have their own rules about holiday pay or premium pay for specific employers or industries; in some cases, state law may require premium pay for holiday work in certain sectors (e.g., healthcare, hospitality) or under specific circumstances. Verify applicable state rules if relevant.

What to do if you’re unsure

• Review your employee handbook or speak with HR to confirm whether Veterans Day is a paid holiday for you, and whether you’ll receive premium pay if you work that day. If you’re in a federal position or a contractor with federal alignment, expectations are more clearly defined by policy.

If you share your employment type (federal, state, private sector, or contractor) and location, I can give a more targeted answer with any applicable rules or typical practices.