US federal holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Thursday | New Year’s Day | — |
| Monday | Monday | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | — |
| Monday | Monday | Washington’s Birthday | — |
| Monday | Monday | Memorial Day | — |
| Friday | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day | — |
| Friday | Friday | Independence DayObserved date (in lieu of the weekend holiday). | Observed date (in lieu of the weekend holiday). |
| Monday | Monday | Labor Day | — |
| Monday | Monday | Columbus Day | — |
| Wednesday | Wednesday | Veterans Day | — |
| Thursday | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | — |
| Friday | Friday | Christmas Day | — |
Source and date notes
These are federal holiday observance dates for most federal employees on a Monday–Friday schedule. State, school, bank and private-employer calendars can differ.
11 federal holiday observances
The table uses the observed day when the statutory date falls on a weekend. Washington’s Birthday is the federal holiday’s official name, even where other calendars call it Presidents’ Day.
Source: US Office of Personnel Management. View the official schedule.
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