US Federal Holidays 2026
There are 11 federal holidays in 2026. 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 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19 |
| Monday | Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday) | Mon, Feb 16 |
| Monday | Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 |
| Friday | Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19 |
| Saturday | Independence Day | Fri, Jul 3 |
| Monday | Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 |
| Monday | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12 |
| Wednesday | Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 |
| Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 |
| Friday | Christmas Day | Fri, 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 2026
These are not days off, but many people plan around them.
- Valentine's Day Sat, Feb 14
- St. Patrick's Day Tue, Mar 17
- Easter Sunday Sun, Apr 5
- Mother's Day Sun, May 10
- Father's Day Sun, Jun 21
- Halloween Sat, Oct 31
- Black Friday Fri, Nov 27
- Christmas Eve Thu, Dec 24
- New Year's Eve Thu, Dec 31
Plan your 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2026?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2026.
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 2026 this applies to Independence Day (observed Friday, July 3, 2026).
When is the first federal holiday of 2026?
New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
When is the last federal holiday of 2026?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.