There is no law that requires them to observe certain holidays.
To thank veterans for serving our country.
Veterans Day this year is on November 11
November 11th
November 11
Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11 each year.
armistice day
No. Memorial Day is one of the six holidays that fedex does observe, and they make no deliveries or pickups.
Memorial Day
Yes. Veterans Day observed in Port St. Lucie as a national holiday. For all except 2005, Veterans Day observes in mine hill as an Observance. Veterans Day observes in mine hill as a National Holiday for 2005 Only.
If by "authorized to observe" you mean to take a day off from work with pay, the answer is NO. On the other hand, if your employer's policy allows for a "personal day," then you may be able to take the day off, with pay. A personal day is an optional holiday/vacation day which can be chosen by the employee and taken with pay, if the employee can be spared from the job without detrimental impact on the employer's operation. Most employers reserve the right to deny an employee's request for a personal day, if the employee's presense is absolutely essential to the operation of the business.
Canada and the US celebrate Veterans Day. Other countries have similar observances, some on November 11th, others on different days. They are all in tribute to the millions that have served their countries in the armed forces.
Even Active Duty Military Veterans might not get the Day off, my husband served multiple tours in Iraq but now is a Drill Sergeant and for them this is a regular training day which means off to work he goes. And actually today he'll be gone all day and all night :-)