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That said, most private sector employers do offer paid holidays as part of their benefits package. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 81% of private employees have access to paid holidays, averaging 7.6 paid holidays per year. In practice, most employers give employees the day off for major holidays or pay premium rates for working those days—it’s just not legally required.
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