Experts explain why Sept. 11 is not designated as a federal holiday despite nationwide remembrance activities such as flags at half-staff and moments of silence. Also reported: members of Congress have introduced bills to make it a federal holiday, but none have passed.
WHO:Experts
WHAT:Experts explain why Sept. 11 is not a federal holiday, despite repeated congressional efforts to change that.
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:No federal holiday designation has been enacted for Sept. 11, even though bills have been introduced to do so.
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