I'm from Argentina, but I have American holidays because I work for IBM and I want to know if this is a holiday that you don't work like thanksgiving.... I cannot find that on the web...
2006-12-19 11:18:43 · 9 answers · asked by Genio Atrapado 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
I personally have it off......each company is different though.
2006-12-19 11:25:44 · answer #1 · answered by Kiss My Shaz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although the day is a federal holiday and a state holiday in all states, it is usually not observed by small private companies except for banks. Some large corporations close their operations (more so than on Veterans Day or Columbus Day, which are also federal holidays, but less so than on holidays such as Memorial Day or Labor Day when virtually all corporations are closed), but small shops, restaurants, and grocery stores tend to remain open. Overall, in 2006, 31% of employers are giving employees the day off, with 35% of large employers over 1,000 giving time off and 29% of smaller employers giving time off. The observance is most popular amongst nonprofit organizations and least popular among factories and manufacturers. The reasons for this have varied, ranging from the recent addition of the holiday (each year more businesses are closed than the year before) to its occurrence just two weeks after the week between Christmas and New Year's Day, when many businesses are closed for part of or sometimes all of the week. Additionally, some schools and places of higher education are closed for classes; others remain open but may hold seminars or celebrations of Dr. King's message.
2006-12-19 11:21:17 · answer #2 · answered by Wyatt B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is traditionally a national holiday in the U.S. Most people do not work on that Monday. It's a chance to celebrate the efforts of a great civil rights leader.
2006-12-19 11:21:18 · answer #3 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Martin Luther King is a National holiday and is celebrated as such with all government offices, bank, schools and most businesses being closed. His birthday is January 15 and the holiday does not fall exactly on that date, but on the Monday closest to his birthday.
2006-12-19 11:22:54 · answer #4 · answered by danaluana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We go to work on MLK day. There are some schools that close but major businesses remain open. The US doesn't really close on many holidays. July 4th, Labor day, Memorial day, Christmas, & New Years are the basic days businesses close.
2006-12-19 11:22:30 · answer #5 · answered by sharebear213 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the company. Not everyone gets it off.
2006-12-19 11:20:54 · answer #6 · answered by lcraesharbor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only govt. offices and banks close on this day in USA.
2006-12-19 11:21:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on company policy.
2006-12-19 11:19:43 · answer #8 · answered by SKYDOGSLIM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do
2006-12-19 11:20:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋