Holidays

The 4 official questions on Holidays — numbers 125–128 of the 128-question bank for the 2025 civics test — with every accepted answer. At the interview the officer asks up to 20 questions from the full bank; 12 correct passes, and the officer stops at 12 right or 9 wrong.

125. What is Independence Day?

     • A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
     • The country's birthday

126. Name three national U.S. holidays.

     • New Year's Day
     • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
     • Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday)
     • Memorial Day
     • Juneteenth
     • Independence Day
     • Labor Day
     • Columbus Day
     • Veterans Day
     • Thanksgiving Day
     • Christmas Day

127. What is Memorial Day?

     • A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service

128. What is Veterans Day?

     • A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military
     • A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)

Last verified against USCIS on 2026-08-25.