Public holidays in United States
The 11 federal holidays set by 5 U.S.C. 6103. Is today a holiday, what is on this week, and when is the next day off — worked out for America/New York time.
Today in United States
This week
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- Thursday 1 January — New Year's Day
- Monday 19 January — Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Monday 16 February — Washington's Birthday
- Monday 25 May — Memorial Day
- Friday 19 June — Juneteenth National Independence Day
- Friday 3 July — Independence Day day off in lieu
About holidays in United States
Federal holidays close federal offices and most banks; states and employers decide their own days off. When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, federal workers get the Friday before; on a Sunday, the Monday after. Both dates are listed here: the holiday itself and the observed day off.
All United States public holidays in 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Monday 19 January | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Monday 16 February | Washington's Birthday |
| Monday 25 May | Memorial Day |
| Friday 19 June | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Friday 3 July | Independence Day day off in lieu |
| Saturday 4 July | Independence Day |
| Monday 7 September | Labor Day |
| Monday 12 October | Columbus Day |
| Wednesday 11 November | Veterans Day |
| Thursday 26 November | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
Full month-by-month calendars: 2026 calendar · 2027 calendar.
Questions and answers
How many public holidays does United States have in 2026?
This list has 11 holiday dates in 2026, plus 1 substitute day off. It covers the 11 federal holidays set by 5 U.S.C. 6103.
Which United States holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
Independence Day (Saturday 4 July). Where the rules give a substitute day off, it is listed separately.
Which dates could still change?
None of the 2026 dates depend on a moon sighting, but governments can still add one-off holidays during the year.
Which time zone does “today” use on this page?
America/New York. United States has more than one time zone, so near midnight the date can differ in other parts of the country. The status box at the top is worked out in your browser from your device clock.
Where are the official dates published?
U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Holidays. When this page and the official source disagree, the official source is right.
For reference only — governments can add, move or cancel holidays at short notice. Confirm with the official source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Holidays. Data: the open-source holidays library (MIT), spot-checked against official 2026 calendars.