I will testify to that personally! We have until the 3rd Monday of this month, when Dr. Martin Luther Day is celebrated. It's an endless holiday in some of these governmental centers. Then you have sick days, personal days, vacation days, my dog is sick I can't come to work days, etc.
If I don't go out the door, I don't get paid period.
After Jan.20 the next one up is Feb.17 - Washington's BDay. With Valentines Day right before.