United States — Public Holidays 2026
Federal holidays. When a holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed on the preceding Friday; on a Sunday, the following Monday. States and employers may observe additional holidays.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 Thursday | New Year's Day | public | National |
| January 19 Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | public | National |
| February 16 Monday | Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | public | National |
| May 25 Monday | Memorial Day | public | National |
| June 19 Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day | public | National |
| July 3 Friday | Independence Day (substitute) Substitute day | public | National |
| July 4 Saturday | Independence Day | public | National |
| September 7 Monday | Labor Day | public | National |
| October 12 Monday | Columbus Day | public | National |
| November 11 Wednesday | Veterans Day | public | National |
| November 26 Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | public | National |
| December 25 Friday | Christmas Day | public | National |
Holidays can change when governments pass new laws or issue special announcements. This calendar is generated from published statutory rules; always confirm critical dates with an official source.
Data source and notes: Data Sources · Last updated: 2026-07-26