So You Want to Slack Off in LA: A Guide to County Employee Holidays (and How to Use Them to Your Advantage)
Ah, Los Angeles. The land of sunshine, surf, and... a surprising number of paid holidays? That's right, folks, working in LA County comes with some serious perks, besides the occasional celebrity sighting at the grocery store (looking at you, Chris Pratt). But with all this talk of holidays, you might be wondering: just what days exactly do us lucky Angelenos get to sleep in and avoid that TPS report? Buckle up, work warriors, because we're about to delve into the glorious world of LA County holidays.
The Classics: When America Takes a Break, So Do We
Let's start with the hits, the headliners, the days even your grandma knows about. New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas – these are your guaranteed no-work zones. Sleep in, hit the beach, stuff yourself with turkey (or tofurkey, no judgement!), and ponder your resolutions (or lack thereof). Just remember, with great holidays comes great responsibility: traffic will be epic on these days, so plan your travel accordingly.
The Deep Cuts: Holidays You Might Not Have Known Existed
But LA County goes above and beyond, my friends. We're talking holidays you might need a history degree to identify. Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Of course! President's Day? You betcha. But then we get fancy with Cesar Chavez Day, honoring the legendary labor leader. Feeling cultured? Indigenous Peoples' Day (formerly Columbus Day) is your jam. And let's not forget everyone's favorite – Juneteenth, a celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. Basically, if there's a reason to celebrate American history or social justice, LA County is all over it (with a paid day off, of course).
The "Wait, Seriously?" Category: Holidays That Will Make You Say "Heck Yes!"
Now we're getting to the good stuff. Because apparently, working in LA County means you occasionally get random Mondays off. Memorial Day (makes sense) and Labor Day (duh) are a given, but then things get interesting. How about the Day After Thanksgiving? Because let's face it, after that food coma, who really wants to be at work anyway? And the pièce de résistance: if a major holiday falls on a weekend, we get the following Monday off! So basically, the universe is conspiring to make sure you have a long weekend every now and then. Talk about a win-win.
So there you have it, folks. A comprehensive (and hopefully humorous) guide to Los Angeles County holidays. Remember, use these days wisely. Catch up on sleep, explore the city, or perfect your poolside tan. Just don't forget to come back to work eventually, unless you plan on becoming a professional beach bum (which, honestly, sounds pretty tempting).
