Patriots' Day is not designated as a standard union holiday. Its recognition as a paid day off for unionized workers is contingent upon its inclusion in a specific collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The term "union holiday" generally refers to any holiday, whether federal, state, or otherwise, that has been negotiated between a labor union and an employer as a paid holiday for the employees covered by that contract.
The status of Patriots' Day is determined primarily by geography and sector. It is an official state holiday only in Massachusetts and Maine, commemorating the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. Consequently, it is most likely to be included as a negotiated holiday in CBAs for public sector employees (such as state, county, and municipal workers) within those states. Private sector union contracts in Massachusetts and Maine may also include it, but this is not universal and depends on industry norms and the success of union negotiations. Outside of these specific states, it is highly unlikely to be recognized in a union contract, as it lacks official status elsewhere.
Therefore, to determine if Patriots' Day is a holiday for a particular union member, one must consult the specific collective bargaining agreement governing their employment. Federal holidays like Labor Day or Thanksgiving are far more common in union contracts nationwide, whereas state-level holidays have a much more localized and variable presence. The critical factors are the state of employment and the explicit terms negotiated and codified in the union contract.
