US Holidays 2026
The 11 federal holidays with the day off when they fall on a weekend, plus the days most people celebrate.
In short
There are 11 federal holidays in 2026. One falls on a weekend: Independence Day (Sat, Jul 4; day off Fri, Jul 3). Federal employees have 11 days off in 2026, which leaves 250 working days.
Federal holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 | same day |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19 | same day |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16 | same day |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 | same day |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19 | same day |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4 | Fri, Jul 3 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | same day |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 | same day |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | same day |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | same day |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | same day |
Other holidays and observances 2026
Not federal holidays – most people work – but on most calendars.
| Day | Date |
|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Sat, Feb 14 |
| Mardi Gras | Tue, Feb 17 |
| Lunar New Year | Tue, Feb 17 |
| Ash Wednesday | Wed, Feb 18 |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sun, Mar 8 |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tue, Mar 17 |
| Palm Sunday | Sun, Mar 29 |
| Passover (first day) | Thu, Apr 2 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Easter Sunday | Sun, Apr 5 |
| Mother's Day | Sun, May 10 |
| Father's Day | Sun, Jun 21 |
| Rosh Hashanah | Sat, Sep 12 |
| Yom Kippur | Mon, Sep 21 |
| Halloween | Sat, Oct 31 |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sun, Nov 1 |
| Election Day | Tue, Nov 3 |
| Black Friday | Fri, Nov 27 |
| Hanukkah (first day) | Sat, Dec 5 |
| Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24 |
| New Year's Eve | Thu, Dec 31 |
Questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2026?
11, set by 5 U.S.C. 6103: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
For federal employees, a Saturday holiday is observed on the Friday before and a Sunday holiday on the Monday after. Most private employers follow the same rule.
Are banks closed on federal holidays?
Most banks follow the Federal Reserve, which closes on federal holidays. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the Fed stays open on the Friday before; on a Sunday it closes on Monday.
Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Federal Holidays, 5 U.S.C. 6103 (holidays), Federal Reserve holiday schedule · Updated: November 2026 · How the calendars are made
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