Public holidays
1972, USA, District of Columbia
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday, January 1, 1972 | New Year's Day |
| 2 | Monday, February 21, 1972 | Washington's Birthday |
| 3 | Sunday, April 16, 1972 | Emancipation Day |
| Monday, April 17, 1972 | Patriots' Day/Emancipation Day (observance) | |
| 4 | Monday, May 29, 1972 | Memorial Day |
| 5 | Tuesday, July 4, 1972 | Independence Day |
| 6 | Monday, September 4, 1972 | Labor Day |
| 7 | Monday, October 9, 1972 | Columbus Day |
| 8 | Monday, October 23, 1972 | Veterans Day |
| 9 | Thursday, November 23, 1972 | Thanksgiving |
| 10 | Monday, December 25, 1972 | Christmas |