US Federal Holidays 2025
There are 11 federal holidays in 2025. Federal offices, banks and the postal service close on federal holidays; most private employers give at least the main ones off. State holidays and observances such as Black Friday are not federal days off.
Federal holidays 2025
| Date | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | New Year's Day | Wed, Jan 1 |
| Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 20 |
| Monday | Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday) | Mon, Feb 17 |
| Monday | Memorial Day | Mon, May 26 |
| Thursday | Juneteenth | Thu, Jun 19 |
| Friday | Independence Day | Fri, Jul 4 |
| Monday | Labor Day | Mon, Sep 1 |
| Monday | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 13 |
| Tuesday | Veterans Day | Tue, Nov 11 |
| Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 27 |
| Thursday | Christmas Day | Thu, Dec 25 |
When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the Friday before. When it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the Monday after. Substitute days are shown in amber. Week numbers follow ISO 8601 (Monday to Sunday).
Other important dates in 2025
These are not days off, but many people plan around them.
- Valentine's Day Fri, Feb 14
- St. Patrick's Day Mon, Mar 17
- Easter Sunday Sun, Apr 20
- Mother's Day Sun, May 11
- Father's Day Sun, Jun 15
- Halloween Fri, Oct 31
- Black Friday Fri, Nov 28
- Christmas Eve Wed, Dec 24
- New Year's Eve Wed, Dec 31
Plan your 2025
Frequently asked questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2025?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2025.
What happens when a federal holiday falls on a weekend?
When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the Friday before. When it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the Monday after. In 2025 no holiday needs a substitute day.
When is the first federal holiday of 2025?
New Year's Day on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
When is the last federal holiday of 2025?
Christmas Day on Thursday, December 25, 2025.