US Federal Holidays 2028
There are 11 federal holidays in 2028. 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 2028
| Date | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | New Year's Day | Fri, Dec 31 |
| Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 17 |
| Monday | Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday) | Mon, Feb 21 |
| Monday | Memorial Day | Mon, May 29 |
| Monday | Juneteenth | Mon, Jun 19 |
| Tuesday | Independence Day | Tue, Jul 4 |
| Monday | Labor Day | Mon, Sep 4 |
| Monday | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 9 |
| Saturday | Veterans Day | Fri, Nov 10 |
| Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 23 |
| Monday | Christmas Day | Mon, 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 2028
These are not days off, but many people plan around them.
- Valentine's Day Mon, Feb 14
- St. Patrick's Day Fri, Mar 17
- Easter Sunday Sun, Apr 16
- Mother's Day Sun, May 14
- Father's Day Sun, Jun 18
- Halloween Tue, Oct 31
- Black Friday Fri, Nov 24
- Christmas Eve Sun, Dec 24
- New Year's Eve Sun, Dec 31
Plan your 2028
Frequently asked questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2028?
There are 11 federal holidays in 2028.
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 2028 this applies to New Year's Day (observed Friday, December 31, 2027), Veterans Day (observed Friday, November 10, 2028).
When is the first federal holiday of 2028?
New Year's Day on Friday, December 31, 2027.
When is the last federal holiday of 2028?
Christmas Day on Monday, December 25, 2028.