US Holidays 2026
There are 11 US federal holidays in 2026, with 8 three-day weekends. Dates for observances like Easter and Mother's Day are below too.
Federal holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1 | New Year's Day | - |
| Monday, January 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | - |
| Monday, February 16 | Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | - |
| Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day | - |
| Friday, June 19 | Juneteenth | - |
| Saturday, July 4 | Independence Day | Observed Friday, July 3 |
| Monday, September 7 | Labor Day | - |
| Monday, October 12 | Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) | - |
| Wednesday, November 11 | Veterans Day | - |
| Thursday, November 26 | Thanksgiving Day | - |
| Friday, December 25 | Christmas Day | - |
When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, federal employees get the Friday before off; on a Sunday, the Monday after. Many employers follow the same rule, but not all.
Long weekends 2026
| Weekend | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 17 to Mon, Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Sat, Feb 14 to Mon, Feb 16 | Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) |
| Sat, May 23 to Mon, May 25 | Memorial Day |
| Fri, Jun 19 to Sun, Jun 21 | Juneteenth |
| Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5 | Independence Day |
| Sat, Sep 5 to Mon, Sep 7 | Labor Day |
| Sat, Oct 10 to Mon, Oct 12 | Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) |
| Fri, Dec 25 to Sun, Dec 27 | Christmas Day |
Three-day weekends from federal holidays observed on a Monday or a Friday. Thanksgiving is on a Thursday, so many people get a four-day weekend.
Observances 2026
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| Saturday, February 14 | Valentine's Day |
| Tuesday, March 17 | St. Patrick's Day |
| Friday, April 3 | Good Friday |
| Sunday, April 5 | Easter Sunday |
| Sunday, May 10 | Mother's Day |
| Sunday, June 21 | Father's Day |
| Saturday, October 31 | Halloween |
| Friday, November 27 | Black Friday |
| Thursday, December 24 | Christmas Eve |
| Thursday, December 31 | New Year's Eve |
These are not federal holidays, so most businesses stay open.
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Questions
How many federal holidays are there in 2026?
11. New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day), Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day), Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
What are the long weekends in 2026?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 17 to Jan 19); Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (Feb 14 to Feb 16); Memorial Day (May 23 to May 25); Juneteenth (Jun 19 to Jun 21); Independence Day (Jul 3 to Jul 5); Labor Day (Sep 5 to Sep 7); Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) (Oct 10 to Oct 12); Christmas Day (Dec 25 to Dec 27).
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thursday, November 26. Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November.