If a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, what standard is often adopted by many private companies regarding observance?

Answer

Federal guidelines often dictate that the preceding Friday is observed, and federal employees receive pay for that day off.

When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, federal guidelines frequently dictate that the preceding Friday is observed, a standard that many private companies choose to adopt as a benchmark.

If a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, what standard is often adopted by many private companies regarding observance?
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