The federal minimum wage in the United States is currently set at $7.25 per hour for employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This has been the standard rate since July 24, 2009. However, state and local governments have the authority to set their own minimum wages, which may be higher to reflect […]

Federal holidays in the United States are days designated by the federal government during which non-essential government offices close, and most federal employees are given paid time off. Many businesses also observe these holidays, although it is not mandated. Holiday Date Day New Year’s Day January 1, 2026 Thursday Martin Luther King Jr. Day January