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Is Sept. 11 a Federal Holiday?
Congress has considered making Sept. 11 a federal holiday, but it remains Patriot Day and a national day of service.
- Today, Friday, September 11, 2026, marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, with communities nationwide holding ceremonies and moments of silence to honor the nearly 3,000 victims.
- Although federal law designates the date as Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance, it remains a standard workday with government offices, banks, and schools generally continuing normal operations.
- The Patriot Day Act , introduced by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, a Pennsylvania Republican, and New York Democrat Tom Suozzi in 2025, remains in the 'Introduced' stage without a committee vote.
- Supporters argue a federal holiday would preserve public memory for younger generations, while critics cite administrative costs and concerns that the day's solemn nature could be diminished if viewed as a day off.
- Federal law requires flags to be flown at half-staff annually to honor victims, while across New York State and the country, landmarks will light up and commemorations will continue throughout the day.
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As the United States approaches the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, some members of Congress are still pushing for the Patriot Day Act (H.R. 911), hoping to designate September 11 as a federal holiday and permanently dedicate it to a day of national reflection, remembrance, and service.
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