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href="/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/business-taxes">Small Business Taxes</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/state-taxes">State and Local Taxes</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/tax-benefits">Tax Credits and Deductions</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/irs-scams">IRS Scams</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/resolve-tax-disputes">Resolve Tax Disputes</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/business-taxes">Small Business Taxes</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/state-taxes">State and Local Taxes</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/check-tax-status">Tax Return Status</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/check-tax-withholding">Tax Withholding</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/unclaimed-money">Unclaimed 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href="/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/business-taxes">Small Business Taxes</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/start-business">Start Your Own Business</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/state-business">State Business Resources</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=""> <a aria-describedby="sr-next" aria-expanded="false" data-href="/travel-and-immigration" href="#">Travel and Immigration</a> <ul> <li class=""> <a aria-describedby="sr-next" aria-expanded="false" data-href="/immigration-and-citizenship" href="#">Immigration and Citizenship</a> <ul> <li> <a href="/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/deportation">Deportation</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/green-cards">Green Cards and Permanent Residence in the U.S.</a> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/become-us-citizen">How to Apply for U.S. Citizenship</a> </li> <li> <a 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</li> <li> <a href="#item-36017" onclick="document.getElementById('item-36017').focus();">Official Language of the United States </a> </li> <li> <a href="#item-37612" onclick="document.getElementById('item-37612').focus();">States and State Capitals </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <article role="complementary" aria-labelledby="item-37617"> <header> <h2 id="item-37617">American Holidays</h2> </header><h3><strong>Federal Holidays</strong></h3><p>Many government offices close on federal holidays and some private businesses may close as well. If the holiday falls during the weekend, the government may observe it on a different day. Federal employees receive pay and many receive time off for <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-administration/fact-sheets/holidays-work-schedules-and-pay">federal holidays</a>.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Federal Holidays</strong></h4><p>New Year&#39;s Day (January 1)</p><p>Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Third Monday in January)</p><p>Washington&#39;s Birthday (Third Monday in February)</p><p>Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)*</p><p>Juneteenth (June 19)</p><p>Independence Day (July 4)</p><p>Labor Day (First Monday in September)</p><p>Columbus Day (Second Monday in October)</p><p>Veterans Day (November 11)*</p><p>Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)</p><p>Christmas Day (December 25)</p><p>*Some people get Memorial Day and Veterans Day confused. On Memorial Day, America honors those who died while serving in the military. On Veterans Day, the country celebrates everyone who has served in the military. &nbsp;</p><h3>Commonly Celebrated Holidays and Observances</h3><p>Some holidays honor specific groups and events, such as Valentine&rsquo;s Day, Earth Day, Mother&rsquo;s Day, Father&rsquo;s Day, Flag Day, and Halloween. These are not federal holidays. Some holidays and observances receive presidential proclamations.</p><h3>Ethnic and Religious Holidays</h3><p>Various ethnic and religious groups in the United States celebrate days with special meaning to them. Some of these holidays include Easter for Christians, the High Holy Days for Jews, Ramadan for Muslims, Day of Vesak for Buddhists, and Diwali&nbsp;for Hindus.</p> </article> <article role="complementary" aria-labelledby="item-37317"> <header> <h2 id="item-37317">American Money</h2> </header><p>The United States issues paper currency and coins to pay for purchases, taxes, and debts.</p><h3>Paper Money</h3><h4>Denominations</h4><p>American paper currency come in seven <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://www.uscurrency.gov/denominations">denominations</a>: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100.&nbsp;The United States no longer issues bills in larger denominations, such as $500,&nbsp;$1,000, $5,000, and $10,000&nbsp;bills. But they are still legal tender and&nbsp;may still be in circulation. All U.S. currency issued since 1861 is valid and redeemable at its full face value.</p><h4>Design and Security Features of Paper Money</h4><p>The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) manufactures paper money. It also <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://www.bep.gov/currency/currency-redesign">redesigns money</a>, with new appearances and&nbsp;enhanced <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://www.uscurrency.gov/denominations">security features</a>. BEP includes&nbsp;security features to&nbsp;prevent counterfeiting. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://catalog.usmint.gov/">Purchase commemorative or bulk versions of American currency</a> through the Bureau&#39;s Money Store.</p><h3>Coins</h3><p>The United States issues several denominations, with the most common being: 1&cent;, 5&cent;, 10&cent;, 25&cent;, 50&cent;, and $1. The U.S. Mint&nbsp;manufactures and circulates coins to pay for goods and services. It also issues <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://catalog.usmint.gov/shop/gift-ideas/">collectible</a> and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://catalog.usmint.gov/coins/commemorative-coins/">commemorative coins</a>&nbsp;for <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://catalog.usmint.gov/">sale</a>. These coins honor a person, place, or event.</p><h3>Mutilated Money</h3><p>If you have paper money that is extremely&nbsp;damaged, you can <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://www.bep.gov/services/mutilated-currency-redemption">redeem it</a> with the BEP. Examples of damaged paper money include:</p><ul><li>Bills that are less than one half of the bill</li><li>Bills&nbsp;in such a condition that you&#39;re unable to tell the denomination.</li></ul><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://www.usmint.gov/news/consumer-alerts/mutilated-coin-program">Redeem bent or partial coins</a> through the Mutilated Coin Redemption Program.</p> </article> <article role="complementary" aria-labelledby="item-36017"> <header> <h2 id="item-36017">Official Language of the United States</h2> </header><p>There is no &quot;official&quot; language at the federal level for the United States. Although the&nbsp;<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://www.census.gov/topics/population/language-use/about.html">most commonly used language is English</a>, more than 300 languages are spoken or signed by the population.&nbsp;Some individual states list English as their official language.&nbsp;If you would like the United States or your state to adopt an official language, you should <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials/">contact your&nbsp;elected officials</a>.</p><p>The federal government is required to provide access to federal programs and federally assisted programs for people with <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://www.lep.gov/">limited English proficiency</a>.</p> </article> <article role="complementary" aria-labelledby="item-37612"> <header> <h2 id="item-37612">States and State Capitals</h2> </header><p>The Library of Congress provides historical information and fun facts about <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://www.americaslibrary.gov/es/index.php">each state in the United States</a>,&nbsp;including when it became a state, its nickname, and its capital.</p><p>If you need information on state programs and services, browse <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://www.usa.gov/states-and-territories">your&nbsp;state government website</a>.</p> </article><!-- social media feature begin--> <div id="sm-share"><span id="share-page">Share This Page:</span> <div> <a id="fcb" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.usa.gov/life-in-the-us&amp;v=3" aria-labelledby="fcb share-page"> <img src="/web/20230207221000im_/https://www.usa.gov/images/Icon_Connect_Facebook.png" alt="Facebook"/> </a> <a id="twr" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=webclient&amp;text=Learn About Life in the U.S.https://www.usa.gov/life-in-the-us" aria-labelledby="twr share-page"> <img src="/web/20230207221000im_/https://www.usa.gov/images/Icon_Connect_Twitter.png" alt="Twitter"/> </a> <a id="em" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230207221000/mailto:/?subject=Learn About Life in the U.S.&amp;body=https://www.usa.gov/life-in-the-us" aria-labelledby="em share-page"> <img src="/web/20230207221000im_/https://www.usa.gov/images/Icon_Connect_Email.png" alt="Email"/> </a> </div> </div> <!-- social media feature ends--> <div id="cntctbx"> <h2 id="">Do you have a question?</h2> <p> Ask a real person any government-related question for free. 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